THE OTHER JAMES: In many ways it is as if James Jones has emerged as the Cleveland Cavaliers' version of Udonis Haslem -- doesn't play a lot but plays a significant role in the locker room. Upon re-signing Jones to a one-year, veteran-minimum deal, Cavaliers General Manager David Griffin released a statement that read, "He is a Champion in every sense of the word and his leadership and professionalism over the last two years have translated with our team in many different ways that have helped us reach our goals. 'Champ' delivers a clear reflection of what success at the highest level should embody and his contributions and commitment to our team are something we need and appreciate greatly." Jones has been in the NBA Finals each of the past six seasons, all alongside LeBron James, the first four trips coming with the Heat. For his part, Haslem was named the best teammate in the Heat locker room in the recently released survey by the NBA players' association, with Jones taking that honor inside Cleveland's locker room.