Cleveland, OH
Cleveland man wanted in connection to deadly shooting in Central neighborhood
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Cleveland police have issued an arrest warrant for a 19-year-old man in connection to a deadly shooting in the city’s Central neighborhood.
Records show David Patrick of Cleveland is wanted for the April 19 shooting death of 42-year-old Piankhi Bruce.
He is facing a murder charge.
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Officers found Bruce in the front yard of a home on Friendly Court after responding to a ShotSpotter alert, according to records.
The North Ridgeville man had been shot multiple times and was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office, he was shot in the head, neck, chest and left thigh.
Records show Patrick also has an active warrant from a separate criminal case.
He was indicted earlier this year for multiple felonies, including two weapons charges.
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NBA Rumors: Darius Garland Trade Possible If Donovan Mitchell Signs New Cavs Contract
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The Cleveland Cavaliers’ season came to an end Wednesday with their 113-98 loss to the Boston Celtics in Game 5 of their second-round series, and now all eyes turn toward the future.
With that in mind, Shams Charania, Joe Vardon and Jason Lloyd of The Athletic reported that Darius Garland’s representation, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul, would discuss a potential trade with the team’s front office if Donovan Mitchell decides to stay in Cleveland on a long-term contract extension.
The report also noted that “rival executives believe the Cavs will have to seriously evaluate the fit of Mitchell and Garland and ultimately may have to choose one or the other.”
Mitchell is under contract for just one more season with a player option for the 2025-26 campaign.
There have been plenty of trade rumors surrounding the five-time All-Star, and everything Cleveland does this offseason will likely revolve around what happens with the go-to option.
On paper, Garland is more of a long-term option for the Cavaliers since he is signed through the 2027-28 season. The front office figures to build around him and Evan Mobley if Mitchell is ultimately traded or decides to go elsewhere, but the equation would change if he returns.
There is something to be said about Mitchell’s presence as a ball-dominant guard impacting Garland’s overall development and ceiling. Perhaps he would be better fitted somewhere else where he can be the primary option and facilitator, especially since he is still just 24 years old.
Yet he struggled without Mitchell in Wednesday’s loss and went 4-of-17 from the field. If the Cavaliers were going to have any chance at an upset win on the road without Mitchell, Caris LeVert and Jarrett Allen, they needed a better performance than that from the point guard.
But changes need to be made if Cleveland is going to compete with the likes of the Celtics and other top teams in the Eastern Conference next season and beyond.
Trading Mitchell would be something of a reset. Keeping him and trading Garland could allow the front office to get some win-now pieces in return, which might bring Cleveland a bit closer to the top of the conference.
If nothing else, the Cavaliers will be one of the teams to watch this offseason.
Cleveland, OH
Dan Gilbert’s Viral Post On X After Cleveland Cavaliers Get Eliminated By Celtics
On Wednesday evening, the Cleveland Cavaliers had their season come to an end when they lost to the Boston Celtics in Game 5 of their second-round playoff series (113-98).
The Cavs dealt with a injuries, as Jarrett Allen did not appear in the series, Donovan Mitchell missed the final two games and Caris LeVert did not play in Game 5.
After the disappointing end to the series, Dan Gilbert sent out a post on X that had over 3,000 likes in less than two hours.
Gilbert wrote: “Cleveland, it’s heartbreaking, but I am proud of the fight and the progress of this team. Thanks to all @cavs fans and supporters who were there all season for us. The future is bright in The Land! #LetEmKnow”
The Cavs were the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 48-34 record.
They beat the Orlando Magic in the first round (in seven games).
The Cavs had missed the NBA playoffs from 2019-22, but were able to end the drought in 2023 (they lost to the New York Knicks in the first round).
Currently, the roster is good enough to be seen as a contender in the Eastern Confernece.
However, they will likely have to make some changes over the offseason.
After the game, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported the latest on their coaching situation.
Wojnarowski: “ESPN Sources: After an Eastern Conference semifinal loss to Celtics with short-handed lineup, Cavaliers plan to take time to evaluate coach JB Bickerstaff’s future, but organization remains fond of him and marketplace is sparse of proven candidates. There will be a lot of conversations on different ways to proceed for a franchise that reached Eastern semis for first time since 2018.”
Cleveland, OH
Cavs' Donovan Mitchell Day-to-Day with Calf Injury After Missing Game 4 vs. Celtics
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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell is considered day-to-day with his calf injury, head coach JB Bickerstaff said after Monday’s loss to the Boston Celtics.
The update comes after Mitchell missed Game 4 due to a left calf strain, as ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski first reported. The Celtics hold a 3-1 series lead ahead of Wednesday’s Game 5.
Defeating the top-seeded Celtics even at full strength was a daunting task for the Cavaliers, so the latest injury is quite the blow.
Mitchell has been brilliant throughout the playoffs and has carried the team’s offense for extended stretches. He poured in 50 points in Game 6 of Cleveland’s first-round series against the Orlando Magic and then helped close out the No. 5 seed with 39 points, nine rebounds and five assists in Game 7.
It has been more of the same against the Celtics.
The Louisville product averaged 31.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.0 steals while shooting 51.5 percent from the field and 53.3 percent from deep through the first three games against the Celtics and is a primary reason Boston isn’t going for a sweep in Monday’s contest.
Frankly, this all but ends the Cavaliers’ realistic chances at advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals.
Even if Mitchell returns for Game 5, Cleveland likely isn’t going to win three straight with two of the contests on the road against this loaded Celtics team.
Boston didn’t lose three games in a row a single time all season.
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