There’s a river of positive energy flowing through the Cavaliers organization right now and its biggest dividend could come this summer.

Spurred on by limitless playoff potential and the satisfaction of achievement from this breakout season, all signs point to LeBron James quickly and happily signing a five-year contract extension in the offseason.

The team will officially offer the deal, worth around $75 million, on July 1 and James can sign it any time between July 12 and Oct. 31. With Team USA training for the FIBA World Championships set for July 19 in Las Vegas, then an Asian tour and the competition itself set to eat up all of August and some of September, it would be prudent for James to get the deal done.

He said Wednesday he’s almost overwhelmed by how fast the team has developed around him and it has led to a very positive take on the franchise’s future.

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CLEVELAND (AP) — Larry Hughes walked off the practice floor Saturday dripping with sweat and itching to play.

He’ll get his chance in Game 7.

Cleveland’s guard, who returned to the club Friday after missing three games in the Detroit series following the death of his younger brother, is expected to play in Sunday’s decisive game at The Palace in Auburn Hills, Mich.

Hughes dressed for Game 6 but didn’t see any action in Cleveland’s 84-82 loss. However, Hughes’ presence was an emotional lift for the Cavs, who traveled to St. Louis to attend Justin Hughes’ funeral Tuesday.

Now, Hughes is hoping to give his team a boost on the court.

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