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Quenton Albertie

Quenton Albertie is an author and sportswriter with a focus on the NBA. A native of Fort Hood, TX, Albertie currently lives in Atlanta, GA.

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Kevin Love wanted assurances before signing extension that Cleveland wouldn't tank

When the Cleveland Cavaliers signed five-time All-Star Kevin Love to a four-year, $120 million extension in the offseason, from the outside looking in it became obvious that they had decided to remain competitive in the wake of LeBron James’ free agency departure rather than tanking. Tanking would have been an easy option for Cavs general […]

Cavs coach Tyronn Lue says J.R. Smith's 'body of work speaks for itself'

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue’s loyalty to shooting guard J.R. Smith is well-known. When everyone else seems to lose faith in the mercurial 3-point artist, Lue has stuck by the 33-year-old Smith, even telling media members after a practice last season, “If it wasn’t for JR in ’16 making those eight straight points coming out […]

'Level-headed' Collin Sexton off to a promising start in the Land

Cleveland Cavaliers rookie point guard Collin Sexton scored 15 points in his preseason debut, a 105-97 win over the title-contending Boston Celtics. In a constant attack, and often matching up against Celtics breakout player Terry Rozier or defensive standout Marcus Smart, he pressed the issue, getting to the rim and letting jumpers fly when defenders gave […]

'Level-headed' Collin Sexton off to a promising start in the Land

Cleveland Cavaliers rookie point guard Collin Sexton scored 15 points in his preseason debut, a 105-97 win over the title-contending Boston Celtics. In a constant attack, and often matching up against Celtics breakout player Terry Rozier or defensive standout Marcus Smart, he pressed the issue, getting to the rim and letting jumpers fly when defenders gave […]