Most fans marveled at new Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Koby Altman for making such a gutsy move and doing more than just a point guard swap with the Boston Celtics to unload estranged All-Star Kyrie Irving barely a month after being named to his position, there was more than meets the eye. According to Kevin […]

In the aftermath of a long and exhausting process to move Kyrie Irving out of Cleveland, owner Dan Gilbert addressed the post-apocalyptic rumors stemming from broken plans of a potential renovation and assured fans that he would never move the Cleveland Cavaliers out of the city. Gilbert took to Twitter on Thursday morning and stated his […]

Now that the trade between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Boston Celtics has been finally ironed out, former Cavs star point guard Kyrie Irving took to Instagram to give a farewell message to the city he called home throughout the first six years of his career. “My love extends way beyond the court I have […]

Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert has rid himself of a nightmare, having traded Kyrie Irving through a long-extensive process that ended up with his general manager, Koby Altman, milking an additional pick from the Boston Celtics as compensation for the length of Isaiah Thomas’ injury. Yet he may face another nightmare if all the effort […]

Fox Sports 1’s Chris Broussard let it all fly in a revealing interview with Alex Kennedy on the HoopsHype Podcast, giving his thoughts about the long-term fate of LeBron James and his potential destination. While Broussard put his chips on him staying on Cleveland, he put out the San Antonio Spurs and the Los Angeles […]

With no clear signs of LeBron James’ willingness to commit to staying with the Cleveland Cavaliers long-term despite last week’s trade with the Boston Celtics, there’s a feeling that his time with the organization is ticking as this offseason gets underway. Fox Sports 1’s Chris Broussard noted during The HoopsHype Podcast with Alex Kennedy that […]

While there’s still dispute whether the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Boston Celtics have had talks regarding the health of point guard Isaiah Thomas’ hip, one thing is certain — the concern is very, very real. Hip injuries have a horrendous track record in the NBA, proven to be the center point of torque for a […]

With only a few days before the release of The Prelude, NBA 2K18 has released the list of the top 10 small forwards in the game, topped by Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James, who also leads all active players with a 97 rating. The King showed the world the extent of his capabilities on the court […]

Despite a trade impasse during the weekend over the state of Isaiah Thomas’ hip upon further examination, Jae Crowder is already rocking his Cleveland Cavaliers’ gear. The Georgia native was seen alongside Josh Okogie at Georgia Tech facilities decked out in Cavs gear as part of his offseason workout program. Josh Okogie and Jae Crowder […]

As of yesterday afternoon, the Cleveland Cavaliers have made no request to the Boston Celtics for additional assets in the aftermath of the pending physical results of point guard Isaiah Thomas in the trade for Kyrie Irving, according to Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com. The Cavs were rumored to ask for either Jayson Tatum or Jaylen […]

J.R. Smith and teammate LeBron James were two Cleveland Cavaliers sitting ringside for the much-hyped between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor on Saturday night at the T-Mobile Arena. Both Cavs were in company of their wives, as was potential-new teammate Isaiah Thomas during the Aug. 26 bout. Smith took the obligatory selfie, as it’s customary […]

Despite making a big-time move acquiring Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, Ante Zizic, and a top-10 protected first-round draft pick in return for estranged star Kyrie Irving, a Cleveland Cavaliers future without LeBron James seems inevitable for many NBA executives. Bleacher Report’s Ric Bucher talked to a few suits from around the league, inquiring about the […]

While most have now seen the dust start to settle after the Cleveland Cavaliers sent an unhappy Kyrie Irving to the Boston Celtics for a bundle including All-Star point guard Isaiah Thomas, there might still be another piece that is waiting to shipped off. According to a report by ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, forward Iman Shumpert […]

Rumors had run rampant of the Cleveland Cavaliers exploring trade options to move Kyrie Irving in order to land big-time free agents, even before the 25-year-old requested a trade. According to Jason Lloyd of The Athletic, the Cavs were in line to thread a three-team trade with the Indiana Pacers and the Phoenix Suns, signifying […]

In the midst of a Chris Broussard report citing new Cleveland Cavs point man Isaiah Thomas rubbing some of his former teammates the wrong way due to his ego and a Napoleon complex, his former head coach and current Nuggets coach, Mike Malone, came to his defense. “I coached Isaiah Thomas in Sacramento, he was/is […]

Fox Sports 1’s Chris Broussard received plenty of backlash after reporting new Cleveland Cavaliers’ acquisition Isaiah Thomas had rubbed some teammates the wrong way, citing anonymous sources throughout the league’s executive ranks for this tidbit. Broussard went on to explain that Thomas’ “Napoleon complex” was one of the key reasons his teammates had become aware […]

Kobe Bryant issued a challenge to new Cleveland Cavaliers’ acquisition Isaiah Thomas, daring him to make the First Team All-NBA next season over an Instagram post on his birthday. https://www.instagram.com/p/BYLedzvAHOP/?taken-by=kobebryant The Black Mamba has recently issued challenges to other stars like DeMar DeRozan, Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman, sprinter Allyson Felix, and even rapper Kendrick […]

Despite having pulled off a great return for their unhappy star Kyrie Irving, the Cleveland Cavaliers might not have entirely solved their puzzle against the Golden State Warriors just yet. One of their key return pieces, Isaiah Thomas, has mightily struggled against the Warriors last season, managing only 34.4 percent from the field and 31.3 […]

Despite a tumultuous offseason after Kyrie Irving’s trade request became public, some of his former teammates were hopeful the 25-year-old star could work out his differences with the team and stay to take another crack at the Golden State Warriors, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. This glimmer of hope was eventually all for naught, as […]

The trade between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Boston Celtics represents a fresh start for all involved. For star point guard Kyrie Irving, it represents the chance to lead a new group and win now, but by landing in Boston, alongside new acquisition Gordon Hayward, it once again pairs him with another star player to […]

In the aftermath of the Kyrie Irving for Isaiah Thomas trade, the Cleveland Cavaliers’ front office can finally exhale for the first time in more than a month. But this big sigh of relief comes only after a relentless grind to ship their estranged All-Star point guard to a destination that could yield valuable pieces […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Boston Celtics have engaged in trade talks involving point guards Kyrie Irving and Isaiah Thomas, according to Shams Charania of The Vertical. The two teams are nearing completion, reportedly packaging forward Jae Crowder in the deal and a potential future pick in exchange for Irving, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Dwyane Wade is expected to reunite with former Miami Heat teammate LeBron James as a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers at some point this season, according to Cleveland.com’s Joe Vardon via Bleacher Report. “As of right now, people close to James are fairly confident that, at some point this year, Dwyane […]

LeBron James’ camp has vehemently denied a prior report from ESPN’s Chris Sheridan, claiming this would be the King’s last season with the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype. “That source is totally off,” James’ camp told Kennedy. “Especially about the relationship between LeBron and ownership.” Sheridan had not only tweeted about the […]

Amidst the hoopla surrounding him this offseason due to all his potential trade destinations, Kyrie Irving was back in the hardwood at the Prather Pro-Am league in Atlanta, this time sporting a new look. Irving ditched the goatee and went with the clean-shaven straight mustache during his run with former Georgia Tech player Gani Lawal […]

LeBron James darted yet another shot at President Donald Trump after his recent speech following the violent white supremacist gathering in Charlottesville, Virginia, doubling down on his approach Tuesday. The 45th president angrily defended himself against the incessant criticism that he did not specifically condemn Nazi and white supremacist groups following this weekend’s deadly racial unrest. […]

Richard Jefferson and Channing Frye have had some of the most candidly-open podcasts this past season and even through the offseason, Road Trippin’ hasn’t changed one bit. The animated player-led pod featured ESPN’s Dave McMenamin in its most recent episode, who made sure to tickle certain observations from his experience covering the Cleveland Cavaliers last season — […]

Former Cleveland Cavaliers general manager David Griffin joined ESPN’s The Jump via Ben Rohrbach of Yahoo!, addressing the Kyrie Irving trade request and the aftermath that came from it after news broke out. Recently, Ron Harper was critical of the 25-year-old for his decision, citing immaturity for his wanting to become the face of a franchise, […]

While the start of the regular season is still a ways away, it’s never too soon to rank the available talent in the league, starting with the point guard position, where Cleveland Cavaliers estranged floor general Kyrie Irving ranked a mere seventh out of 30, according to HoopsHype’s Mika Honkasalo. These projections show another two […]

The summer is in full heat and the anticipation for NBA 2K18 with the release of some of the player ratings are only making the water boil — but for now a preview of a very different Boston Celtics team and the Eastern Conference champion Cleveland Cavaliers in NBA 2K17 will do. The simulation features […]

While the long search for a trade destination for Cleveland Cavaliers’ All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving is still underway, the 25-year-old is getting his first taste at being the “go-to guy” at a local pickup game. As it turns out, Irving is reveling in this new facet of his NBA life, starting with accountability, seemingly upset […]

Nike officials released images of the new LeBron 14 Low “USA” — which have a patriotic theme in its classic red, white, and blue, which boast resemblance to the Jordan 15s with its checkered fabric pattern. #FirstLook Nike LeBron 14 Low 'USA' pic.twitter.com/1ze4KkweYL — #SneakerScouts (@SneakerScouts) July 25, 2017 But could this mean a return […]

U.S. National Soccer Team talisman Christian Pulisic hasn’t been witness to many defeats, either with the youth-infused red-white-and-blue or with his club team Borussia Dortmund, but upon returning to his new home in Germany, he’s bound to feel what it’s like to lose a bet with another pro. No, it was wasn’t millions or thousands, […]

NBA teams have started to gear up talks regarding Kyrie Irving, and while nearly 20 of 30 teams have inquired in some way or another, so have NBA players about the possibility to have him on their team. “I don’t like him personally, but I hate playing against him. I’d trade a lot to get […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are expecting large riches in return for their young All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving, reportedly wanting a package similar to what the Denver Nuggets got in 2011 for Carmelo Anthony, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. “The Cavaliers want a package that resembles the 2011 Denver Nuggets-New York Knicks deal for Carmelo Anthony […]

The NBA is taking its proper caution when it comes to Kyrie Irving, as teams are meticulously studying every aspect of his persona to gauge if he is worth a collection of assets in a potential trade scenario. An organization will look at every angle, asking about his character and habits, his leadership and late […]

Despite a relatively mum press conference on Wednesday, the Cleveland Cavaliers are putting wheels in motion on a Kyrie Irving trade and could look to ship out other assets that have put the organization over the luxury tax, according to Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders. “Another stated goal is to dump off some salary and reduce […]

LeBron James has invited new Cleveland Cavaliers addition Derrick Rose to his workout in Las Vegas, which he accepted. The two will be joined by trade prospect Eric Bledsoe of the Phoenix Suns, who is reportedly also part of the group of players in the workout, according to ESPN’s Chris Haynes. Rose was recently signed […]

If the disconnect between Kyrie Irving and LeBron James wasn’t evident by the headlines stemming from Friday’s leak of the former’s trade request, it has now been made even more apparent in social media circles. Bleacher Report pointed out the Instagram-active Irving didn’t have James in his follow list any longer. The rupture between these […]