# Jefferson’s Exit After 2016 Finals

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Podcast: [Cleveland Cavaliers News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cleveland-cavaliers-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7556352)
Published: 2026-06-18T21:53:06+00:00
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## Resource

Richard Jefferson spilled the tea on why he left the Cavs after their 2016 championship run—forced by Wade’s surprise buyout and LeBron’s roster crunch. A loyal vet who helped turn the tide in the Finals, Jefferson faced a brutal choice: LeBron’s favorite teammate or his best friend. Traded to Atlanta in 2017, waived immediately to make room for Wade’s return, it’s a reminder that even legends sometimes get sacrificed for the team’s bigger picture. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c1032a2bbf9d7074

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