Annette Santos, age 54, passed away on August 23, 2024. Born on June 14, 1970, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her loving parents, Jose and Elsa Hernandez, Annette was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. She is survived by her devoted husband, Ruben Santos; her cherished children, Emilia and Jovani Santos; and her precious grandchildren, Annalise Annette, Gianna, and Emilia Santos. Annette was the dear sister of Margarita Hernandez and Mayda Santos and a treasured aunt to Jose Suarez, Michael Alvarado, Leonardo Camargo, Lillian Santos, Denise Padilla, Wanda Suarez, Jacqueline Santos, Nicole Cuaves, and Celia Schoenfeld.

Annette found joy in shopping, trying new restaurants, savoring chocolate martinis, and organizing the Corporate Challenge. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Family and friends are welcome on Monday, August 26, 2024, from 4 to 8 p.m., at Slone & Co. Life Celebration Center 3556 W. 130th St. Cleveland, OH 44111, where a funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at 10 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have given out contract extensions to Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen this offseason. However, they’ve yet to come to terms with restricted free agent Isaac Okoro.

With Training camp just around the corner, Okoro’s chances of returning to the Cavs are apparently dwindling with every day that passes.

 Sam Amico of Hoops Wire reported on Saturday morning that “The Cavaliers have made some offers to Isaac Okoro, a restricted free agent. But Okoro’s camp has turned them away. So the Cavs are fully expected to try to trade Okoro before training camp tips off in October.”

“That doesn’t mean they will. It doesn’t even mean they’re determined to do so. But it does mean they will explore the idea. Or in the case of the Cavaliers, revisit the idea — as they’ve already had a few sign-and-trade discussions, sources confirmed to Hoops Wire.”

The possibility that Cleveland could look to move Okoro has become a key talking point over the last few days.

ESPN’s Brian Windhorst gave an update on the situation on Friday and also revealed that there has been limited communication between the Cavs and Okoro’s camp so far.

“I think there’s only been a little bit of talking back and forth. I’m sure it will increase as we get closer to camp,” said Windhorst. “I think the Cavs are realizing that all the money is spent out there. Okoro has the option of taking his qualifying offer. I am told the Cavs made a multiyear offer, whatever that’s worth.”

Okoro has been a key reserve for the Cavaliers over the last four seasons. Last year, he averaged 9.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.9 assists while shooting 49 percent from the floor and 39 percent from behind the arc.

Ice was also one of Cleveland’s best perimter defenders and proved to be one of the best defenders in the game.

However, Cavs already have numerous wing-guard combos who could fill in for Okoro if he were to be traded. Caris LeVert could see an even bigger role off the bench and Cleveland’s first round pick from the 2024 NBA Draft, Jaylon Tyson, has the potential to be a great scoring player off the bench.

The Okoro contract situation is certainly something to keep an eye on as the offseason comes to an end.

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Cleveland, OH – The National Weather Service has issued a warning for Cleveland and surrounding areas as extreme heat continues to grip the region. The heat index, which factors in temperature and humidity, is expected to soar above 100 degrees by Tuesday. This intense heat will persist through early next week, putting residents at risk of heat-related illnesses.

According to the National Weather Service in Cleveland, the combination of high temperatures and increasing humidity will drive the heat index to dangerous levels. Cities such as Toledo and Findlay are forecast to experience heat indexes as high as 105 degrees, while Cleveland’s could hit 100. Isolated thunderstorms are also expected from Sunday through Tuesday, with a low chance of severe weather.

Residents are urged to take precautions, including staying hydrated, avoiding outdoor activities during peak heat, and checking on vulnerable neighbors. Cooling centers are expected to be available in some areas. The National Weather Service advises monitoring local forecasts for updates as conditions evolve.