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ESPN: After Thomas physical, Cavs plan to seek further compensation before finalizing Irving trade

ESPN: After Thomas physical, Cavs plan to seek further compensation before finalizing Irving trade
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The Cavs want more for Kyrie Irving.

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski‏, after Cleveland's physical examination of Isaiah Thomas' injured hip, Cavaliers officials are planning to seek further compensation before finalizing a deal to send Kyrie Irving to the Boston Celtics.

Without these revisions, the Cavs could threaten to veto the trade, ESPN reports. 

According to the NBA's collective bargaining agreement, a trade can be voided if a player fails his physical.

The Associated Press reported earlier Sunday that the Cavs were conducting a "deep and thorough" review of the deal.

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