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· 5 years agoREPORT: Cavs hire Jazz assistant Antonio Lang

The Cleveland Cavaliers continue to add pieces to their retooled coaching staff. The Cavs have hired Utah Jazz assistant Antonio Lang to become one of their assistant coaches for next season. According to Tony Jones of The Athletic, Lang has already accepted the job and he will be in the second assistant chair on the […]

· 5 years agoRUMOR: Cavs exploring trade for 26th pick for a 'younger veteran'

The Cleveland Cavaliers are reportedly shopping the 26th pick in the 2019 NBA Draft in exchange for a younger veteran, according to Sam Amico of Amico Hoops. The Cavs acquired the late first-rounder in a previous deal with the Houston Rockets. Multiple sources have told Amico Hoops the Cavs are exploring trading the 26th pick […]

· 5 years agoCavs have unique flexibility with JR Smith contract, can explore many options

The Cleveland Cavaliers could eventually benefit from JR Smith in the coming months, and the Cavs have some options in the offseason. The Cavs will likely get a lot of calls from teams about gauging their interest in trading Smith. According to Danny Leroux of The Athletic, Smith is a unique trade chip for the […]

· 5 years agoRichard Jefferson chimes in on Warriors' Stephen Curry's jab at Cavs' Kevin Love from 2016 NBA Finals

Former Cleveland Cavaliers forward Richard Jefferson gave his take on Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry’s swipe at Kevin Love. Jefferson replied to Love’s reaction on Twitter and the retired NBA star said that he would have to agree with Curry at least in one sentence. While he did not clarify, Jefferson might be agreeing […]

· 5 years agoCavs' Larry Nance Jr. says 'nobody's opinion is more valid than the players' when it comes to NBA awards

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. voiced his opinion on the recent 2019 NBA season awards, saying the opinions of players are being disregarded. Nance took to Twitter to air his frustrations, pointing out that NBA players should have a strong voice in the process of determining the winners of the annual awards. He insisted […]

· 5 years agoCavs get permission to interview Spurs' top assistant Ettore Messina

The Cleveland Cavaliers continue to add options in their search for their next head coach after parting ways with Larry Drew. According to Marc Stein of New York Times, the Cavaliers have secured a permission to talk to San Antonio Spurs top assistant Ettore Messina for their coaching vacancy. The veteran coach will be the […]

· 5 years agoCavs request permission to interview Nuggets assistant Jordi Fernandez for head coaching opening

The Cleveland Cavaliers have requested permission to talk to Denver Nuggets assistant coach Jordi Fernandez about their coaching vacancy. The Cavaliers have Fernandez on their radar, and they will finally get the chance to interview the Nuggets assistant coach who is familiar with Cleveland. He spent six years with the Cavaliers before and was also […]

· 5 years agoREPORT: Cavs deny interest in Rick Pitino as next head coach

The Cleveland Cavaliers are being linked with former Louisville head coach Rick Pitino. However, a source said that the rebuilding Cavs are not interested in hiring the Hall of Fame coach. NBA insider Peter Vecsey sparked rumors about a possible partnership between the Cavaliers and Pitino. Vecsey reported that Cavs owner Dan Gilbert — who […]

· 5 years agoCavs' Kevin Love thinking about trying out for USA FIBA World Cup team

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love wants to remain active this summer, as he is considering a possible stint with USA Basketball in the offseason. Team USA will defend their crown in the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup in China in August. Love is one of the candidates for a final roster spot, and the Cavs […]

· 5 years agoVideo: Cavs' Kevin Love checks into game wearing Channing Frye's Arizona jersey

Cleveland Cavaliers superstar Kevin Love paid tribute to his good friend and teammate for several seasons, Channing Frye, who is playing in his final season in the NBA. Love gave up his starting spot to Frye during their game against the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland. And when […]

· 5 years agoJ.R. Smith reacts to Kyrie Irving's apology to LeBron James

JR Smith reacted to Kyrie Irving’s decision to call and apologize to LeBron James following their infamous breakup in Cleveland last year, which eventually led to the Cavaliers’ downfall. Smith took to Twitter to express his thoughts on Irving reaching out to James. His tweet looked like a praise for Irving because of showing that […]

· 5 years agoRichard Jefferson gives walkthrough of LeBron James, Kyrie Irving Game 7 moments

Richard Jefferson had a lot of unforgettable moments in his illustrious career, but it appears there is nothing memorable than what he experienced during the 2016 NBA Finals. Jefferson gave an interesting walkthrough of the crucial stretch of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ Game 7 win over the Golden State Warriors in 2016. He was a part […]

· 5 years agoCavs' Kevin Love will start basketball activities, but exact timeline for return remains unknown

The struggling Cleveland Cavaliers might get a huge boost soon, as superstar Kevin Love gets the green light to start basketball activities. Love has only played in four games this season after undergoing toe surgery in November. The Cavaliers released an official statement on Thursday, saying that doctors have allowed Love to perform select basketball […]