AP Through the first 4 games of the 2014-15 season, the Cleveland Cavaliers got off to a rugged 1-3 start, but have since turned things around as they are currently on a 4 game win streak, tied for the current longest in the NBA with the Portland Trailblazers. There are many things that have contributed […]

David Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images The Cavaliers started the night with a Shawn Marion miss. Let’s just say there weren’t many more of those after. LeBron James led the Cavaliers again with 32 points on 13-20 shooting (4-5 from 3), 6 rebounds, 7 assists, and a block. Paul Millsap was the top contributor for the […]

Cavs Nation’s Matt Thomas Your Cleveland Cavaliers (4-3) come home for a Saturday night bout with the Atlanta Hawks (5-3) tonight at 7:30pm. The Atlanta Hawks are coming off a win against the Heat at home 114-103 Friday night. The Cavaliers land in Cleveland from Boston after defeating the Celtics last night; they will look […]

Scott Cunningham/NBAE/Getty Images The Atlanta Hawks do everything really well; Not too incredible or flashy and not terribly and casually. They are incredibly balanced with their starters and reserves respectively because everyone knows their roles well. Jeff Teague controls and runs their offense at the Point Guard spot. He has improved every aspect of his […]

Mark Duncan/AP We are through the first 6 games of the still young 2014-15 season, and the Cleveland Cavaliers have gotten off to a rugged 3-3 start. There are many things that have contributed to the Cavs 3-3 start, some excellent and other somewhat shocking. In this segment, we’ll look at the Cavaliers’ strong suits […]

Welcome to the first edition of Cavs Nation’s new segment, Wine & Fantasy, where we take an inside look at the NBA Fantasy’s Top 25 players at every position each week of the long Fantasy season. After a couple weeks to see what every player can do, taking into account who’s injured, who’s contributing the […]

David Richard-USA TODAY Sports At the beginning of the season, Dion Waiters was seen as the Cleveland Cavaliers’ starting Shooting Guard and alongside Kyrie Irving, be a part of one of the best backcourts in the NBA. Three games in, however, Dion Waiters was relegated to a bench role in favor of veteran forward Shawn […]

Jason Miller/Getty Images Multiple reports have surfaced that Cavaliers guard Dion Waiters, who was going to come off the bench for the first time this season, skipped the National Anthem Wednesday night at the Utah Jazz for religious reasons. The main report from the Northeast Ohio Media Group (NEOMG) claims that Waiters’ being Muslim was […]

Jason Miller/Getty Images Multiple reports have surfaced that Cavaliers guard Dion Waiters, who was going to come off the bench for the first time this season, skipped the National Anthem Wednesday night at the Utah Jazz for religious reasons. The main report from the Northeast Ohio Media Group (NEOMG) claims that Waiters’ being Muslim was […]

Doug Pensinger/Getty Images The Cleveland Cavaliers wanted to improve as a whole from last game. The Cavs came into tonight’s game against the Nuggets averaging 16 assists per game, the lowest in the NBA, while allowing the most assists by their opponents at 26 a game. Ball movement, man movement, and good shot selection were […]

Doug Pensinger/Getty Images The Cleveland Cavaliers wanted to improve as a whole from last game. The Cavs came into tonight’s game against the Nuggets averaging 16 assists per game, the lowest in the NBA, while allowing the most assists by their opponents at 26 a game. Ball movement, man movement, and good shot selection were […]

Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports We’re into the 2nd week of NBA basketball now and the Cleveland Cavaliers will play their 3rd, 4th, and 5th games, of the season, all on the road, against the Portland Trailblazers, the Utah Jazz, and the Denver Nuggets. Probably the toughest matchup of the week will be against the Jazz […]

LeBron James has had many high flying and highlight plays throughout his career in the NBA. Here are King James’ top 10 dunks of all time! #10. No Sunshine The Suns actually believed that they could stop LeBron James. But knowing LeBron James, he wasn’t going to let them get too comfortable. Watch as LeBron […]

With the NBA Season just around the corner, a lot of you fans have set up your fantasy teams or are about ready to go into your fantasy basketball draft boards and make some tough decisions. If you’re a Cavs fan, it’s hard to not draft the entire team, especially after Cleveland’s summer of redemption […]

Getty Images In the most important preseason game of October, the Cleveland Cavaliers faced off against their pre-labeled rival in the Eastern Conference: the Chicago Bulls. Cleveland came out on top in a 107-98 game that saw incredible point guard play from both Derrick Rose and the Cavs’ own Kyrie Irving. Rose finished with a […]

During the busy 2014-15 offseason, a number of teams have revamped their lineups. With the season only days away, Cavs Nation looks at the Top 5 Starting Lineups in the NBA that will be put out on opening night. These rankings are not set in stone, as injuries and development will change this list entirely […]

Getty Images With preseason games and an NBA season just over a week away, many fans and teams are anxious for the start of the regular season. The Cleveland Cavaliers however, are looking forward to their preseason matchup against the Chicago Bulls on tonight. Following the morning shoot-around at Ohio State University, where the game […]

Issac Baldizon/Getty Images As the days approach the biggest game of preseason this weekend in Brazil between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Miami Heat, there has been the inevitable apprehension and political statements we’d all expect. In a recent interview, Bosh spoke with Bleacher Report, saying, “Yeah, it’s a lot more difficult taking a step […]

Cavs Nation’s Matt Thomas The 2014-15 NBA season will be far different from anything Cleveland has recently seen from their Cavaliers. Prior to the offseason, Kyrie Irving was an All-Star who was constantly hampered by injuries and a lack of support from his teammates. Mike Brown was the Cavaliers coach who didn’t seem to have […]

Brad Penner – USA TODAY Sports The United States Men’s National Team has had big players and outstanding teams in the past. The most memorable so far is likely the Dream Team from the 1992 Olympics which included Larry Bird of Boston, Michael Jordan of Chicago, Magic Johnson of the Lakers, Karl Malone from the […]

Gregory Shamus – Getty Images Last year, LeBron James was a 2-time NBA champion with the Miami Heat. Winning in back-to-back seasons, LeBron had the grand chance to complete a three-peat and win his 3rd consecutive championship. However, what happened in the 2014 NBA Finals was a complete turnaround from what was expected; the Spurs […]

Gregory Shamus – Getty Images Last year, LeBron James was a 2-time NBA champion with the Miami Heat. Winning in back-to-back seasons, LeBron had the grand chance to complete a three-peat and win his 3rd consecutive championship. However, what happened in the 2014 NBA Finals was a complete turnaround from what was expected; the Spurs […]

Christian Petersen/Getty Images Kyrie Irving has played himself into the conversation of the NBA’s best point guards. There’s no refuting that Irving, after being named the MVP of the All-Star game and FIBA World Cup in the same season, is on the verge of superstardom. So far, that success hasn’t translated exactly as the Cavs […]

The eyes of the basketball world will be watching the Cleveland Cavaliers this season. A franchise that entered the offseason with one of the most mediocre teams in today’s NBA is finishing the summer with one of the most exciting rosters in NBA history. Now, with all the hype and drama lifting expectations of critics, […]

John Leyba/Denver Post File The 2014 NBA offseason was headlined by some of the best players in the league entering free agency. Players like Luol Deng, Chris Bosh, Dwyane Wade, Lance Stephenson, and Pau Gasol all gauged lots of interest from numerous teams, but their destinations weren’t solely in their hands. Many top tier free […]

John Leyba/Denver Post File The 2014 NBA offseason was headlined by some of the best players in the league entering free agency. Players like Luol Deng, Chris Bosh, Dwyane Wade, Lance Stephenson, and Pau Gasol all gauged lots of interest from numerous teams, but their destinations weren’t solely in their hands. Many top tier free […]

At 25 years old, LeBron James had to make one of the hardest decisions of his life in the best possible manner. As one of the most criticized players in sports, all eyes were on James and his first encounter with free agency. Coming off a very disappointing playoff series defeat to the Boston Celtics, […]

Jim Rogash/Getty Images The 2014 offseason has been quite a memorable one for the NBA. From the highly skilled players drafted to the big names who have moved on to play for different and now contending teams, this offseason has been full of surprises. With the Eastern conference making the biggest moves, there are now […]

During the end of LeBron James’ first tenure in Cleveland, the Cavaliers were considered serious contenders to win NBA Championships. Those were the years, the times when King James established a winning culture that elevated any mediocre expectations in the city of Cleveland. The Cavaliers’ teams of 2008-2010 had a lot of success, especially at […]

Getty Images Kobe Bryant is arguably one of the best players of all time. Even realistic Cavs fans will agree with the common basketball fan that Bryant has built a resume for himself that puts him amongst the league’s all-time greats. For that, he has a lot to thank the Charlotte Hornets in the 1996 […]

During the NBA season, there are constantly changing arguments about one of the least important team awards, but one of the most important individual awards. That is the Most Valuable Player trophy. Over the past half decade, no one has been more dominant as an individual than LeBron James. One of the things that make […]

Getty Images The race in the East has not been as exciting the past couple of seasons. That is about to change with all the trades, draftees, and free agent signings that occurred this past offseason. Here’s our Eastern Conference Projections for the 2014-15 season! Begin the countdown on the next page!

(Photo by Rhona Wise – Associated Press Photo) Recently on the Dan Patrick Show, a radio and television sports talk show, Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry visited to talk about numerous things basketball. From the Kevin Love-to-Golden State rumors, his time with Team USA, and his own all NBA-football team to his thoughts […]

Alongside Tim Duncan, Blake Griffin, and Dirk Nowitzki, Kevin Love is arguably the best power forward in the league right now. From being a rebounding force to a dead-eye shooter, Kevin Love can do it all. There are a few concerns with Love, however. He hasn’t been able to play a full 82-game season since […]

Angelo Merendino/Getty Images Just over four years ago, LeBron James made a decision that would affect not only himself and his new team, but also the entire NBA. “The Decision” to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers, a city just an hour north of his hometown of Akron, for the Miami Heat brought a lot of love […]

The year 1970-71 was a great year for basketball fans in the city of Cleveland. The National Basketball Association just had its fifth ever expansion draft, a draft in which a sports league chooses to create new teams in cities across the country. In the draft, the NBA founded the Portland Trailblazers, Buffalo Braves, and […]

Giuseppe CACACE/AFP/Getty Images When the Cleveland Cavaliers interviewed, selected, and signed David Blatt as their new head coach, many were left wondering just where he came from. Although the casual fan may have heard his name, many don’t know of his successful coaching career all over Europe. A lot of Cavs fans questioned just who […]

Giuseppe CACACE/AFP/Getty Images When the Cleveland Cavaliers interviewed, selected, and signed David Blatt as their new head coach, many were left wondering just where he came from. Although the casual fan may have heard his name, many don’t know of his successful coaching career all over Europe. A lot of Cavs fans questioned just who […]

Jesse D. Garrabrant/Getty Images In the past couple of seasons, the Western Conference always had the most intriguing race to the playoffs. Whether it be who grabs the last home court spot or which team will earn the 8th and final playoff spot, the race in the West always appealed more to fans than that […]

Photo by D. Clarke Evans/NBAE via Getty Images When the season starts in late October, there aren’t many NBA teams that look forward to December or January. Most teams, the contending teams, are marking their calendars for April, the best ones circle June. Although not all teams make it past April when the NBA playoffs […]

AP Photo/Jim Mone Since LeBron James returned to Cleveland, Kevin Love and James have openly stated their desire to play alongside one another with all-star point guard Kyrie Irving in Cleveland. Multiple reports from Chris Broussard stated that he would sign long-term if he were to be traded to the Cavaliers. The cost however, would […]

AP Photo/Jim Mone Since LeBron James returned to Cleveland, Kevin Love and James have openly stated their desire to play alongside one another with all-star point guard Kyrie Irving in Cleveland. Multiple reports from Chris Broussard stated that he would sign long-term if he were to be traded to the Cavaliers. The cost however, would […]

David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images We all know the impact of having LeBron James on your team and what he is capable of doing. Your team will make the playoffs with a top-4 seed and are expected to legitimately compete for a championship. In the past 8 years, whether in Cleveland or Miami, that […]