It’s a narrative that we thought was put to bed in the Finals: Kyrie Irving is terrible on defense. When he outplayed Stephen Curry on both sides of the ball, helping bring the Cavs back from 3-1, it felt like Irving turned a corner. Really, after Steve Blake beat him off the dribble in the […]

We here at Cavs Nation pride ourselves on bringing you all of the Cavs news, not just the good stuff (such as how the Golden State Warriors blew a 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals, making your Cleveland Cavaliers the NBA Championships). Cleveland, as is tradition, still somehow after a championship makes reporting an interesting […]

We here at Cavs Nation pride ourselves on bringing you all of the Cavs news, not just the good stuff (such as how the Golden State Warriors blew a 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals, making your Cleveland Cavaliers the NBA Championships). Cleveland, as is tradition, still somehow after a championship makes reporting an interesting […]

Despite beef in 2014, Kanye West and Iman Shumpert have moved on after quarrels about Mr. West criticizing Mrs. Shump’s album. The three musicians came together this year to celebrate West’s latest album by making a raw, unapologetic music video for Life of Pablo‘s “Fade.” Disclaimer: it’s not the most appropriate of scenes, but what […]

Recall, at the time of LeBron James‘ return, the Cavaliers‘ first home pregame hype video connected the initial “dream team” from “all walks of life” with glimpses of high school mixtapes to circle back to the kid from Akron. Looking back from the now successful quest of assembling a diverse, championship-caliber roster, Cleveland gave up […]

The mechanics of Kyrie Irving are silly, like a yo-yo on a string. He’s capable of placing the ball in every spot and move it in every direction. With his understanding of space and deception of speed, Irving is arguably the most difficult assignment to defend on the Cavs in tandem with LeBron James. Thanks […]

He’s an athletic specimen, World Champion, MVP, promise-keeper and movie star – What’s left for LeBron James? A lot actually. When James entered his 22nd year on Earth, he had no idea he’d take the weakest team in NBA history to the Finals. 2007 is unbelievably far now, but thinking as a 32-year-old has LeBron […]

LeBron James finished Zero Dark Thirty as a returning NBA champion, and now he’s the celebrity and story every host and media needs. In the midst of an aggressive media tour, James has made stops on radio and instagram, but his next stop is television. Tonight: @NBA Superstar @KingJames is here! pic.twitter.com/76hhYLrsGd — The Daily […]

Cleveland’s summer of success has been a monsoon of pride and relief for a city tormented for decades. Every story has a conflict, and every hero has his obstacles. Coach Tyronn Lue dealt with the pressure of job security and family health issues back home, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love shared redemption, and some kid […]

If you didn’t know by now, LeBron James loves his Cavaliers. He loves his Cleveland, and he can’t wait to be back representing the setting of his storied career. James’ tales will always center around his work ethic. The $90 million-dollar Nike Prodigy at 17, capturing all the hype and elusive promises. In yet another […]

No clever introduction is needed to depict LeBron James‘ comfort on a stage. No matter the size or stakes of the moment, the King only bows out once he captures it. Fulfilling a promise in fairytale style, James traveled down to Columbus this weekend to rap with Drake in Pop Style. Perhaps this is what […]

With his third and most captivating championship yet, LeBron James has changed his critics’ rhetoric for them. Ultimately, fans and critics unalike commend James’ undeniable athleticism. In one of the more sporty summers in recent memory, the King’s throne has stood out in great company. ESPY titles and viral social media movements have polished what […]

The NBA has remixed its rosters and tinkered its rules, but the same objective for the league’s reigning champions stands – defend the Land. Still, looking back a month after quenching Cleveland’s decadent drought is a beautiful perspective. In what was a scramble for the highest honor in basketball, Game 7 of these NBA Finals […]

Overcoming every odd has become the way of the Cavalier. Yet, every spirit spirals and there will always be tribulations. The city’s ethereal streak came to an end with the loss of Cleveland legend Nate Thurmond, who passed away Saturday morning from a battle with Leukemia at the age of 74. One of the first […]

LeBron James took another mental picture from the top of the World Thursday night when he stepped in to host a post-ESPY party, telling friends, family, athletes and the rest of Hollywood to “dance or get the f*** out!” RELATED: Cavs sign free agent center Chris Andersen to 1-year deal When you’re a legend, why […]

Winning the championship and proving you’re the best team in basketball? Cool. Winning the Oscars of sports for best championship and best team on the planet all year? Very cool. Along with five other awards in the annual ESPY’s, Cleveland pinched itself one more time on Thursday night to confirm it’s not dreaming. Every Cavalier- […]

Much of Kyrie Irving that was confirmed after this season has been known for a long time. His jumper was always clutch, his handles have convinced, and his talent has always foreshadowed “Superstar.” From just 11 games at Duke, Irving was a diamond in the Cleveland rough before the World embraced him. But Irving has […]

Leaving something you love is never easy. For Kobe, it took a season of goodbyes. For LeBron, it cost airplane tickets and misguided hatred. For vetern and now NBA champion Richard Jefferson, it took everything he had to leave; and he still couldn’t do it. After Cleveland’s godsend against testy matchups with Golden State, Jefferson […]

The NBA season is a lively one, escalating in tension and anticipation from preseason to the playoffs; but it doesn’t just stop. Even after one team rises the Larry O’Brien for the admiration of 29 other franchises, the headlines don’t lose any traction. Free Agency kicks off a new season, and now into July, general […]

No champion wins without a story, and between LeBron James’ three fairytales are narratives all too bleak and painful to remember. But now, after 12 years of writing, James’ career continuously overlaps, raising questions that force us to think about greatness in countless ways. His time with Miami spawned four years of contention. The following […]

Cleveland is the city, for once. Making history and sustaining parades well beyond its capacity, Cleveland is getting whatever it wants, like LeBron James. James silenced any remaining hecklers with an overpowering Finals performance. Emblematic of the King’s dominance is downtown’s 10-story banner raised across from the Q. I remember walking out of the Game […]

With Minnesota’s 31st overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, the Cleveland Cavaliers selected Cedi Osman as their most recent European excursion since the signing of David Blatt – RIP. Osman averaged 7.9 points and 3.1 rebounds in 20 minutes a game for Efes Pilsen of the Turkish Euroleague. Undersized at the three and underdeveloped […]

The line between the limelight and spotlight is often times a fickle one. From the casual New York pandemonium to the championship or bust Cleveland drama, former Carmelo Anthony outcasts JR Smith and Iman Shumpert found their true colors this year with their first rings. With over 1.3 million people drowning the Land, Smith and […]

Who doesn’t love a hustler? Every team has them and pays them despite disparities in skill. The best part about professional go-getters is that they come in all shapes and sizes. Cleveland has invested in all brands of hustle. Like everything else for the Cavs, it starts with LeBron James. Our unanimous, Finals MVP led […]

What’s happening? The same question asked a week ago in a same, but opposite context after the Cavaliers became the third team in NBA history to even the NBA Finals after starting down 3-1. The Cavs have turned the table in just a matter of days, keeping Cleveland’s championship hopes alive in a variety of […]

Late in the first half of Game 5, Kyrie Irving seemed to see something that he won’t forget. RELATED: Celebrities and NBA Stars react to LeBron and Kyrie’s 82-point Game 5! The camera didn’t catch any reactions, but the shot captured J.R. Smith’s reaction looking up at Kyrie. Maybe he saw a fly, or a […]

What happened? Down 3-1 at a time when we were even last year. Stacked but still struggling to score. Healthy but still falling behind on defense. The Cavs are failing to set themselves apart like 28 other teams, and it’s painful to watch after just four games. For LeBron, a legacy stands at crossroads between […]

Game Four’s have not been friendly to the championship-chasing Cavaliers. Like last year’s fizzle, Friday’s Game Four was layered with panic and pain. In the end, seeing let alone thinking clearly is a bit difficult; but that’s the beauty of NBA replay, something referees don’t do enough: You're not gonna believe it but Draymond punched […]

20,562 stand strong in the Q Friday night as the Cavs aim to even the NBA Finals, silence the critics and prove something to their opponents. It’s a fight, and one Clevelander took it upon himself to show who the Warriors are up against. To witness Game Four in person, nosebleeders in Cleveland cost at […]

Game Three meant something different for everyone. The Warriors realized the East isn’t a complete joke, their fans probably didn’t lose sleep. The Cavaliers found their mojo while their fans couldn’t sleep out of excitement. For sidelined Kevin Love, Game Three was some sort of bittersweet joke, both sick and cruel with remnants of last […]

Just breathe. Cleveland and its Cavaliers can attest to the gravity of falling behind two games in the NBA Finals after losing just two all postseason. But no one can describe Golden State’s quick start as shocking. The truth is that Cleveland, one of the hottest teams to enter the Finals since Michael Jordan’s 1996 […]

In an overwhelming clash of nightmares, the Cavs find themselves down two games in the NBA Finals less than two weeks after their opponents faced elimination against Oklahoma City. ESPN odds predicted the Warriors would have a higher chance to sweep these Finals (12%) than the Cavs do to win in six games (11%). After […]

There are feelings that few can put to words in the NBA. For instance, very few can describe accomplishing their childhood driveway dreams with the glorious fulfillment of winning a championship on basketball’s biggest stage. On the other hand, 29 other teams can easily describe frustrations and regrets every season. But one of those teams […]

Watching Canada’s clock in the NBA run down to zero meant a lot to both teams involved in a surprisingly competitive Eastern Conference Finals. For Toronto, the Game 6 loss ended the Raptors greatest season in franchise history with not one, but two victories in their first Conference Finals. For Cleveland, it’s a second chance […]

There have been countless theories on the turnaround on and off the court for Cavs in the playoffs. The harmonizing Big Three, engaged role players and an inexhaustible fan base have given the front office everything it hoped for when it committed to a life of luxury tax. But, ask anyone in the franchise and […]

Here we are, back in Cleveland where the Cavs will try to redirect a towering tide Toronto has turned. The Cavs are up against a team that plays with the same ferocity and motivation. A young and determined Kyle Lowry trying to prove himself against a redemptive Kyrie Irving, each with their share of hot […]

The Raptors responded with a Game 3 victory last night, and it was time for the Cavs to review. Kicking off their long wait for revenge in Game 4, veteran Richard Jefferson responded to Cleveland’s shocking 99-84 Game 3 loss in the suffocating Air Canada Centre, taking a jab at the Raptors using their “We […]

Since taking over David Blatt’s position, captain Tyronn Lue has helped Cleveland’s crew jump from the East-leading ship to the “champion-ship” that is sailing through the playoffs en route to another Finals appearance. With a 10-love start in the East, the Cavs have stopped at an island against Toronto, with two Conference Finals games that […]

Every success story in the NBA can look back to the days when grind came before glory. It’s a tale of teens, with inspirational legends in their prime and role models in their lives; but what might be most memorable is that friend you had before you made it. For Tristan Thompson, it’s Raptors Point […]