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The Cavaliers have locked up one of their two restricted free agents, as Daniel Gibson has reportedly signed with the Cavs (from the Plains Dealer). The terms of the deal have yet to be announced, but it is being reported as a 5-year deal.  

As one of the younger members of the Cavs who delivers consistently while healthy, securing Gibson to a long term deal was a top priority for the Cavs.  We’ll have more commentary on the deal as soon as the figures are leaked. Below you’ll find what Mary Schmitt Boyer had to say:

The Cavaliers have come to terms with guard Daniel “Boobie” Gibson on a multi-year contract. The official announcement was released by the team this morning.The 6-2, 194-pound guard, 22, became a fan favorite because of his shooting touch and ready smile. Not to mention that nickname.

After a sterling rookie season, Gibson seemed to be en route to stardom last year, when he averaged career highs of 10.4 points, 2.3 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game and finished second to Jason Kapono in the Foot Locker 3-Point Shootout. He also was the MVP of the T-Mobile Rookie Challenge during All-Star weekend, scoring 33 points on 11 3-pointers to lead the sophomores to a 136-109 victory.

But he missed 17 games with a sprained left ankle shortly after that and struggled to regain his form. He suffered a separated shoulder in the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Boston Celtics and missed the last two games. He recently had arthroscopic surgery to clean out his left ankle, but he is expected to be ready for training camp.

Now the Cavs can turn their focus towards Delonte West, and insure that the masthead of this site can remain intact.