The Cleveland Cavaliers have begun talks with restricted free agent Drew Gooden, but according to The Morning Journal the team would prefer to square away the extension negotiations with superstar LeBron James before taking care of other matters.

Gooden, according to his agent, is listening to other options and has received ''some bites''. Should Gooden sign an offer sheet with another team, the Cavaliers have seven days to match.

The Cavaliers reportedly spoke to the agents for two other big men -- Portland center Joel Przybilla and Memphis forward/center Lorenzen Wright.

Also, they talked to agent Mark Bartelstein about Los Angeles Lakers swingman Devean George, who is unrestricted.

Via The Morning Journal

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