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· 5 years agoCavs' Rodney Hood believes his best days are ahead of him

Rodney Hood of the Cleveland Cavaliers believes his best days are ahead of him, and the 26-year-old guard is hoping to prove that by beating his old team, the Utah Jazz. “It’s been some tough times and it’s been some great times, but it’s really made me better for the long haul,” Hood said to […]

· 5 years agoKyle Korver says no bad vibes for Cavs after trade to Jazz

Kyle Korver is taking the floor against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Quicken Loans Arena for the first time since he was traded to the Utah Jazz. The sharpshooting guard, however, isn’t going to seek revenge on Friday night when he faces the Cavs. “Some people come back with a chip on their shoulder and feel […]

· 5 years agoDwyane Wade didn't want trade from Cavs

Dwyane Wade signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers with hopes of making another run at a championship. LeBron James and the Cavs were favorites to make a fourth straight NBA Finals, which was the real reason why Wade chose to sign with Cleveland, and he didn’t want out. “That’s why I signed there in the first […]

· 5 years agoDwyane Wade signed with Cavs knowing LeBron James was heading to Lakers

LeBron James’ 2018 free agency was somewhat of a mystery, but close friend Dwyane Wade knew he was probably going to be playing his last season with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Wade still signed with the Cavs despite knowing that James wouldn’t be there for very long. “LeBron, first of all, he’s a guy who always […]

· 5 years agoCavs' Tristan Thompson practices for first time since suffering foot injury

The Cleveland Cavaliers need Tristan Thompson back in the lineup. He’s missed the last eight games with a sprained foot and during those games, the Cavs are a paltry 2-6. According to Joe Vardon of The Athletic, Thompson is participating in Cavs practice again and he could make his return as soon as Friday. Tristan […]

· 5 years agoLarry Drew says Cavs are putting up a good fight but can't overcome at the end

The Cleveland Cavaliers are enduring a rough year after losing LeBron James in free agency. In the 2018 playoffs, the Cavs swept the Toronto Raptors, but now the tables have turned. On Friday, Toronto took down the Cavs 126-110, but Cleveland’s interim head coach Larry Drew was happy with the fight his team put up. “I […]

· 5 years agoFormer Cavs GM Jim Paxson admits Andre Miller trade was a tank move for a star like LeBron James in lottery

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ future was dramatically changed when they drafted LeBron James, and former Cavs general manager Jim Paxson is talking about how they were able to get in position to make that pick. In fact, Paxson is admitting to trading away Andre Miller in an effort to take another step back and ensure a […]

· 5 years agoKevin Love says Matthew Dellavedova will get a smaller statue alongside a big one for LeBron James in Cleveland

Matthew Dellavedova is feeling the love after returning to Cleveland and Cavaliers forward Kevin Love believes Delly has already cemented his place in Cleveland history. “He’s a folk hero,” Kevin Love told Chris Fedor of cleveland.com. “Bron will have a statue outside and Delly will have a little, smaller one.” First off, LeBron James is […]

· 5 years agoRockets and Pelicans interested in J.R. Smith

The Cleveland Cavaliers are dealing away many of the veterans on the squad and the next domino to fall could be J.R. Smith. According to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer, the Houston Rockets and New Orleans Pelicans are interested in Smith as a trade piece. O’Connor writes: “Expect the Cavaliers to try to move on […]

· 5 years agoMatthew Dellavedova tears up upon return to Cleveland

Matthew Dellavedova received a warm ovation in his return to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Delly wasn’t in the lineup for Cleveland’s 15-point victory over the Washington Wizards, but he was in attendance for Saturday night’s game. The Cleveland fans remember the good times with Dellavedova. He was part of the first two runs to the NBA Finals […]

· 5 years agoWhy Cleveland and Bucks needed George Hill-Matthew Dellavedova deal done ASAP

The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Milwaukee Bucks raced to complete a trade centered around George Hill and Matthew Dellavedova. However, there was a reason for the hurried deal between the Cavs and the Bucks, according to ESPN‘s Adrian Wojnarowski: “For Cavaliers and Bucks, there was an urgency to a get deal done by 6 PM ET […]

· 5 years agoChanning Frye says he's Cavs 'fire extinguisher'

Channing Frye had an interesting analogy for what he brings to the young Cleveland Cavaliers team. Frye believes that he acts as a “fire extinguisher” for the Cavs and he explains his reasoning that makes perfect sense. “My value comes from not taking a shot and giving our guys freedom of mind to think, ‘If […]

· 5 years agoCavs star Kevin Love says LeBron James 'dictated' teammates' free agency

Much of the basketball world revolves around Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and free agency was no different according to Cleveland Cavaliers star Kevin Love. The Cavs big man knew that James dictated much of what happened in free agency this past summer. “I think everybody was uncertain because LeBron kind of dictated what […]

· 5 years agoDraymond Green thinks Cavs would've won another title, Kyrie Irving would've stayed if Warriors didn't come around

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green has a knack for needling Cleveland Cavaliers fans, and his recent comments on the team and former Cavs star Kyrie Irving are sure to sting. Draymond Green believes that had the Warriors never rose, Kyrie Irving would have probably stayed in Cleveland and the league would be a lot […]

· 5 years agoVideo: Cavs' Tristan Thompson flips off Nets fan after verbal spat

The Cleveland Cavaliers secured a last-second victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Monday, and Tristan Thompson had a little extra juice for the Brooklyn crowd. The Cleveland big man flipped off the home crowd after he successfully defended Spencer Dinwiddie’s last-second shot that would have won the game for Brooklyn: Expect the league to dole […]

· 5 years agoCavs veteran Tristan Thompson says he's worried about helping young guys develop

Entering the season, Tristan Thompson declared the Cleveland Cavaliers as the team to beat in the Eastern Conference. About one-quarter of the way through the season and that was clearly a misguided statement. The Cavs are no longer thinking about a playoff run. Instead, the focus has shifted to the future and the development of […]

· 5 years agoFormer No. 1 overall pick Anthony Bennett has career night for Clippers' G League team

Anthony Bennett could be poised for a return to the NBA. The first overall pick from the 2013 draft was a gigantic bust for the Cleveland Cavaliers, but he’s making waves in the G League. Bennett went off for 36 points and six assists for the Agua Caliente Clippers in a Friday night victory. Bennett’s […]

· 5 years agoCavs guard J.R. Smith says Stephen A. Smith can't stop talking about him

Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith is firing back at Stephen A. Smith after he felt slighted by the First Take host. Stephen A. Smith was talking about J.R. Smith’s gaffe in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, and the Cavs guard felt that the host took the criticism a little too far. When asked if J.R. […]

· 5 years agoCavs' Tristan Thompson gets booed by Kendall Jenner at the free-throw line

Kendall Jenner was in attendance in Philadelphia when the Sixers took on the Cleveland Cavaliers and she was spotted booing Tristan Thompson while he was shooting free throws. Thompson is part of the extended Kardashian universe due to his relationship with Kendall Jenner’s half-sister, Khloe Kardashian. https://www.instagram.com/p/BqjGyMIh9Ts/ I really don’t know what the current Kardashian […]

· 5 years ago[WATCH] Jordan Clarkson blows kisses to Sixers fans

The Cleveland Cavaliers haven’t had much to cheer about this season, but Jordan Clarkson gave Cavs fans something to cheer about on Friday. The guard put the finishing touches on a nine-point victory against the vaunted Philadelphia 76ers. Clarkson added insult to injury after scoring a late dagger when he started blowing kisses to a […]

· 5 years agoCollin Sexton says dad helped him make adjustments to game

Collin Sexton is riding a pretty significant hot streak for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Since joining the starting lineup, Sexton has found his game and improved upon his outside shooting tremendously. The rookie point guard is attributing his success to putting in the work on his shot, something his dad has helped him with. Collin Sexton […]

· 5 years agoCavs' Kevin Love credits Spurs' DeMar DeRozan for opening door to become face of mental health awareness

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love is one of the leading voices in the NBA’s quest to bring the conversation about mental health to the mainstream. However, the Cavs star admits he wouldn’t be in the position if not for San Antonio Spurs guard DeMar DeRozan. DeMar DeRozan and Kevin Love both came forward last season […]

· 5 years agoCavs HC Larry Drew still deciding between Collin Sexton, George Hill when Hill gets healthy

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Larry Drew have a point guard dilemma on their hands. Collin Sexton has played well as a starter for the last four games as George Hill’s replacement. Drew spoke with Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com about his impending decision regarding his starting point guard. “I think everybody wants to start, but everybody’s production […]

· 5 years agoCavs forward Cedi Osman returning Wednesday vs. Wizards

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Cedi Osman will be available in the Cavs’ Wednesday night match-up against the Washington Wizards. The 23-year-old Turkey international will come off the bench for the first time this season. .@cediosman will be available tonight and will come off the bench keeping an eye on his minutes..6:30 on @FOXSportsOH — Fred McLeod […]

· 5 years agoKyle Korver likely out for Cavs in next two games

The Cleveland Cavaliers will be without their 3-point assassin, Kyle Korver, on Tuesday and Wednesday due to a sore foot. The Cavs are set to take on the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday before traveling to Washington to take on the flailing Wizards on Wednesday. According to Spencer Davies of Basketball Insiders, Kyle Korver has been dealing […]

· 5 years agoCavs to start J.R. Smith, Cedi Osman moves to the 4 spot

With Sam Dekker on the shelf, the Cavs are inserting J.R. Smith back into the starting lineup and moving Cedi Osman to power forward, per Joe Vardon of The Athletic. Everything seems to be out of whack in Cleveland. They’ve already moved on from head coach Tyronn Lue, and now Kevin Love is out for […]

· 5 years agoCavs' J.R. Smith says Hawks' Trae Young will win Rookie of the Year

Trae Young is off to a hot start and he’s one of the early season favorites to win Rookie of the Year — at least that’s what J.R. Smith is saying. Smith took to Twitter to gas up Young after his 24 points and 15 assists against the Miami Heat on Saturday night. ROY https://t.co/jaB7e5LbF4 […]

· 5 years agoCavs call Jim Boylan's lawsuit a 'shameless cash grab'

Nothing can go right for the Cleveland Cavaliers right now. The team is in utter disarray, and to make matters worse, former assistant coach Jim Boylan is suing the Cavs for age discrimination. He’s alleging that the Cavaliers and owner Dan Gilbert wanted to bring in younger coaches who they could pay less. Former Cavs […]

· 5 years agoReport: Adam Silver says Cavs' J.R. Smith not expected to be fined after expressing trade wish

J.R. Smith’s straightforward proclamation that he’s hoping for a trade out of Cleveland had some speculating whether or not the NBA would slam him with a fine. The league doesn’t want its players publicly requesting trades, but according to Joe Vardon of The Athletic, Adam Silver doesn’t expect Smith to be fined for his comments. Silver […]

· 5 years agoNBA officially announces Cleveland as host for 2022 All-Star Game

The Cleveland Cavaliers continue to descend into utter chaos, but they received some good news for a change when the NBA announced that Cleveland will host the 2022 All-Star Game. The 2021-22 season will be the league’s historic 75th year in existence. The NBA announced today that Cleveland has been selected to host NBA All-Star […]

· 5 years agoLarry Drew 'disappointed' there has been no resolution on Cavs contract

The Cleveland Cavaliers are in the midst of a crisis following the ousting of Tyronn Lue. The Cavs tabbed Larry Drew to be the interim coach, but he’s not comfortable with that title and wants a long-term commitment. Unfortunately, Drew has yet to reach an agreement on a contract and is clearly frustrated with the situation. […]

· 5 years agoCavs GM Koby Altman releases statement on Tyronn Lue firing

The Cleveland Cavaliers are in disarray after firing Tyronn Lue, and Koby Altman is part of the reason why the Cavs are where they are — 0 and 6 to begin the season. “This was a very difficult decision. It is especially so, considering Coach Lue’s time with us over the last four years, including […]

· 5 years agoReport: Tyronn Lue had $15 million left on his Cavs contract

The Cleveland Cavaliers have parted ways with Tyronn Lue despite the fact that Lue still had $15 million left on his contract, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The Cavs committed to Lue following the organization’s first championship in 2016. Lue signed an extension that kept him with four guaranteed years and a fifth-year team option. Obviously, […]

· 5 years agoTyronn Lue thanks Cavs for the opportunity in gracious statement after firing

Tyronn Lue is the first NBA coaching casualty of the season. The Cleveland Cavaliers are parting ways with Lue just six games into the season — six games the Cavs have lost. Lue issued a gracious statement about his time in Cleveland, per Marc. J Spears of The Undefeated. “My time here in Cleveland was truly […]

· 5 years agoLeBron James reacts to Tyronn Lue's firing

Tyronn Lue’s firing took the NBA community by surprise, and former Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James is the latest player to comment. James thanked Lue for the memories they created with the Cavs and reminded everyone that Lue brought the city a championship: T Lue thanks for the memories and more importantly our partnership bringing […]

· 5 years agoCavs PF Channing Frye burns Tobias Harris on Instagram

There’s nothing better than roasting your friend’s serious Instagram post just to blow up their spot. Channing Frye did exactly that to Tobias Harris’ latest Instagram. Harris posted the quote: “A wise man can always be found alone. A weak man can always be found in a crowd.” Frye responded by asking Harris if this […]

· 5 years agoTyronn Lue says 'morale was down' after veterans didn't play vs. Hawks

The Cleveland Cavaliers aren’t in crisis mode, but coach Tyronn Lue’s squad is trending in that direction. After a blowout at the hands of Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks, the morale in the Cavs locker room was low. “I think it was tough. I think after our older guys didn’t play I think the […]

· 5 years agoCavs coach Tyronn Lue going back to veterans after initially deciding to go young

We’re only a week into the NBA season, but Tyronn Lue is already changing course with his plan for the Cleveland Cavaliers. It’s nothing major, but after starting the year off with three consecutive losses, the Cavs are going to start leaning on the veterans. This is coming just days after Lue and Cavs general […]

· 5 years agoTyronn Lue says Collin Sexton's competitive nature got better of him against Trae Young

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young got the better of fellow rookie and Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton in the first match-up between the top-10 picks, and Cavs head coach Tyronn Lue believes Sexton’s competitive nature and aggressiveness played a factor in his performance. Young went off for 35 points and 11 assists, while Sexton struggled […]

· 6 years agoCavs' Tyronn Lue tells Kevin Love he plays his best when he's an 'a-hole'

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue has a message for Cavs All-Star forward Kevin Love: play like an “A-hole.” The Cavs want to see the best in Love this year as he takes over as the team’s leading man, and Lue believes Love needs to show some attitude to truly unleash his game. “He’s like, […]