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Editorials · 5 years agoAre the Cavs intentionally tanking or just the NBA's worst team?

On Sunday, the Cleveland Cavaliers broke their 12-game losing streak by upsetting the LeBron James-less Los Angeles Lakers. The Cavs, now 9-35, still own the NBA’s worst record. The victory was their first since December 18th, and that losing streak was the team’s longest since Cleveland set the single-season record for consecutive losses with 26 […]

Editorials · 5 years agoCedi Osman cites change in playing style as reason for his recent success

Cleveland Cavaliers second-year forward Cedi Osman has had an up-and-down season in his first year as a starter. After breaking out onto the scene in his first two games of the 2018-19 season with averages of 19.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 1.5 steals per game on 51.9 percent shooting from the field and […]

Editorials · 5 years agoCollin Sexton, the Young Bull: What to like, what not to like

Collin Sexton, the point guard drafted by the Cavs eighth overall in the 2018 NBA Draft, has been somewhat of a polarizing case since he’s entered into the league and began playing for the Cavs. The decision to draft him was reflective of a new identity the Cavs chose to embrace. An identity that embraced […]

Editorials · 5 years agoWhy the Cavs should move Tristan Thompson, Jordan Clarkson at the trade deadline

The Cleveland Cavaliers find themselves in the midst of what could wind up being their worst season in franchise history. Halfway through the season, the Cavs are on pace for 16 wins and they’re spared by two seasons in which Cleveland — an expansion team — only recorded 15 wins (1970-71, their first season in […]

Editorials · 5 years agoWhat exactly should the Patrick McCaw fiasco cost the Cavs?

The newest member of the Cleveland Cavaliers is guard Cameron Payne, who is only with the team because of what happened on Sunday. After the Golden State Warriors declined to match the offer sheet that Cleveland extended to Patrick McCaw, the Cavs waived McCaw after only three games, sparking a conspiracy theory that actually has […]

Editorials · 5 years agoWhy the Cavs should consider trading for Carmelo Anthony

There was a time when trading for forward Carmelo Anthony to the Cleveland Cavaliers meant sending away five-time All-Star Kevin Love. There was also a time when Anthony’s signing with the Cavs would have been seen as little more than an attempt to appease former franchise cornerstone LeBron James. Yet, with Cleveland in a state […]

Editorials · 5 years agoAnthony Davis gives his key to the Cavs becoming a playoff-contender once again

New Orleans Pelicans superstar center Anthony Davis was his usual dominant self on Saturday night, posting a double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds in 28 minutes while adding three assists, four steals and two blocks to his stat line while teammate Jrue Holiday sliced and diced his way to 22 points and frontcourt mate […]

Editorials · 5 years agoWhy the Cavs should move Cedi Osman to the second unit when Kevin Love returns

When Cleveland Cavaliers five-time All-Star Kevin Love returns to the Cavs starting lineup, which is expected to happen within the next couple of weeks with Love cleared to resume basketball activities, there are three players at risk of being moved to the bench in Alec Burks, Rodney Hood and Cedi Osman. Though in such a […]

Editorials · 5 years agoMatthew Dellavedova's on-court impact has been better than the Cavs could have ever hoped

When the Cleveland Cavaliers traded for Matthew Dellavedova in early December, they weren’t making moves in order to compete for a playoff berth. Dellavedova was not acquired to drastically improve the team; the deal was a way to add future draft capital and increase fan interest in the NBA’s worst team. His locker room impact […]

Editorials · 5 years agoWhy Rodney Hood has disappointed the Cavaliers

After receiving a disappointing return from the Boston Celtics for Kyrie Irving prior to the 2017-2018 NBA season, the Cleveland Cavaliers shipped out misfits Derrick Rose, Jae Crowder, and Iman Shumpert after production on both ends of the floor dropped dramatically, receiving back George Hill from the Sacramento Kings and Rodney Hood from the Utah […]

Editorials · 5 years agoWhy the Cavaliers should push for Jabari Parker

Playoff contention has never been in the question for the Cleveland Cavaliers this season. The Cavs are now looking to rebuild by getting rid of bad contracts and veterans for draft picks, and taking risks on younger players. Part of that experiment should involve bringing in the No. 2 Overall Pick from the 2014 Draft, […]

Editorials · 5 years agoDo the Cavs have enough leadership?

The Cleveland Cavaliers have leaders — head coach Larry Drew, veteran center Tristan Thompson, All-Star forward Kevin Love, fan favorite Larry Nance Jr. — but do they have the leader that they need? The answer to that question seems to be no and while Cleveland has enough leadership to keep the locker room relatively peaceful in what’s […]

Editorials · 5 years agoThe most realistic Kevin Love trade the Cavs could make with the Nuggets

With the Cleveland Cavaliers rumored to have power forward Kevin Love available for the right price and the Denver Nuggets rumored to have long-standing interest in acquiring Love, it’s time to ask if there are any viable trade packages that would satisfy both the Cavs and the Nuggets in a trade centered around Love. A […]

Editorials · 5 years agoAnalyzing Collin Sexton's play through the first half of the season

When the Cleveland Cavaliers selected the University of Alabama’s Collin Sexton with the eighth overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, they were aware that they weren’t getting the point guard with the best feel for the game, the best passing instincts or the best defensive potential. In fact, in selecting Sexton, they were both […]

Editorials · 5 years agoWhy Matthew Dellavedova is More Than Just a Player to the Cavs

The buzzer sounded, and the Cleveland Cavaliers had defeated the New York Knicks by a final score of 113-106. It was a rare victory for the Cavs, but it wasn’t just any win. It was the first game back in Cleveland for newly (re)acquired point guard Matthew Dellavedova, who finished with 15 points, three assists, […]

Editorials · 6 years agoRumor: Rodney Hood drawing trade interest from Sixers

Per Amico Hoops‘ basketball insider Sam Amico, Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard Rodney Hood has been drawing interest from the Philadelphia 76ers with the league’s trade deadline just a couple of months away: It’s hard to imagine either Rodney Hood or Alec Burks being on the team following the Feb. 7 deadline. Both have smaller, expiring contracts. I’ve heard Burks […]

Editorials · 6 years agoIt's Larry Nance Jr.'s time to shine

With Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson ruled out for 2-4 weeks with a sprained right foot, Cavs fan favorite Larry Nance Jr. will get his first chance this season to prove he’s worth the four-year, $45 million contract extension that Cleveland gave him. Perceived to be a franchise cornerstone by the Cavs front office, Nance’s […]

Editorials · 6 years agoWhat do the Cavs need the most?

At 6-21, the Cleveland Cavaliers have — without a doubt — struggled mightily through the first leg of the NBA season. There have been moment when the Cavs look like one of the worst teams in league history, like when they found themselves getting blown out by the Atlanta Hawks on October 21st, and times […]

Editorials · 6 years agoWhy the Cavs cutting Billy Preston was a mistake

The Cleveland Cavaliers made waves with their trade of sharpshooter Kyle Korver, but lost in that news was a smaller pair of transactions that may not appear to mean much, but make little sense nonetheless. Andrew Harrison and Billy Preston, Cleveland’s two-way players, were waived and replaced with Jalen Jones and Jaron Blossomgame. Harrison was […]

Editorials · 6 years agoThe underrated value of the Matthew Dellavedova trade

On Friday, shortly before the rebuilding Cleveland Cavaliers faced off against the upstart Sacramento Kings, a major trade was announced that sent shockwaves throughout Northeast Ohio. Cavs general manager Koby Altman had managed to trade veteran point guard George Hill and forward Sam Dekker in a three-team deal with the Milwaukee Bucks and Washington Wizards […]

Editorials · 6 years agoDon't Expect Alec Burks to Stick Around

Alec Burks is the currently man of the hour in Cleveland. After being dealt to the Cavaliers in exchange for Kyle Korver, Burks has performed well, including a game-winning dunk with three seconds remaining against the Brooklyn Nets on Monday. Burks is a great fit for the Cavs and has clearly improved the team, but […]

Editorials · 6 years agoDan Gilbert, David Griffin, and the Internal Power Struggle that Doomed the Cavs

The Cleveland Cavaliers currently sit at 4-16, the second-worst record in the NBA. The future looks bleak, and the cause for this stunning shift from the past four seasons is the departure of LeBron James. However, the situation goes much deeper than that. Even when James was in Cleveland, there was turmoil within the organization. […]

Editorials · 6 years agoWhat will Alec Burks bring to the Cavs?

On Wednesday, the Cleveland Cavaliers traded veteran sharpshooter Kyle Korver to the Utah Jazz in exchange for guard Alec Burks and two second-round picks. While it was a trade that satisfied the obvious demands of sending Korver to a playoff-bound team and bringing in a younger player in his place, as Burks is just 27-years-old, […]

Editorials · 6 years agoLeBron James' 5 Most Miserable Moments in Cleveland

One of the most painful sports images in Cleveland Cavaliers history is that of LeBron James removing his jersey in frustration after losing to the Boston Celtics. This was in the 2010 Eastern Conference Semifinals when the Cavs bowed out early in the playoffs despite having the league’s best record at 61-21. James miserably had […]

Editorials · 6 years ago7 most interesting things J.R. Smith did on the Cavs, ranked

J.R. Smith wants out of Cleveland with one championship in his name. He will definitely be remembered well by Cavs and non-Cavs fans. What for? That is hard to say. After all, J.R. Swish has a lot of swish and miss moments in a Cavs jersey and that made him one of the most interesting […]

Editorials · 6 years agoCounting Down LeBron James’ Greatest Moments Against the Cavs

For the first time in years, LeBron James will be returning to Ohio as a member of the opposing team when the Los Angeles Lakers visit the Cleveland Cavaliers Wednesday night. When James signed with the Miami Heat as a free agent in 2010, he endured nearly four years of vitriol hurled at him by […]

Editorials · 6 years agoShould the Cavs take a look at Markelle Fultz?

The Cleveland Cavaliers have had a busy start to their season, but their most significant transactions may be yet to come. Veterans such as George Hill, Kyle Korver, and J.R. Smith could very well be on new teams by the trade deadline, but the Cavs should also be looking for ways to add players, not […]

Editorials · 6 years agoLarry Drew to consider making Collin Sexton the full-time starter

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Collin Sexton has been on a roller coaster ride early in his rookie season and the stage for potential dysfunction was set before the 2018-19 season started. Sexton has been tasked with helping the Cavaliers maintain relevance in an apocalyptic post-LeBron world when, ironically, LeBron’s perception of him is likely what […]

Editorials · 6 years agoShould the Cavs trade Kevin Love?

Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Kevin Love should be respected for his outstanding NBA career and revered for the leadership position he’s taken in the mental health community. But he’s not long for Cleveland, and here’s why. While Love was was signed to a four-year, $120 million extension in order to be the face of the […]

Editorials · 6 years agoHow are the Cavs affected by the new draft lottery odds?

The Cleveland Cavaliers are currently 2-12, the worst record in the NBA. It appears as if Cavs fans are in for a long season, as this is clearly the worst the team has been since the 2013-2014 season, the year before LeBron James returned. Normally, this depressive thought could be combated with the old “at […]

Editorials · 6 years agoWhat could the Cavs get for Kyle Korver?

Over the past few days, there has been much talk of Kyle Korver possibly being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers. Articles such as this one used headlines like “Report: 76ers close to acquiring Kyle Korver”. This is a good way to generate buzz, but that headline wasn’t the truth. A closer look reveals that the […]

Editorials · 6 years agoThe Cavs are Playing Basketball Wrong

The Cleveland Cavaliers are now 1-10. One month ago, the team was thought to be a potential contender for the eighth and final playoff seed in the Eastern Conference. Now, the Cavs are the favorites to finish with the worst record in the NBA, although not necessarily with the first overall pick, thanks to the […]

Editorials · 6 years agoZion Williamson vs R.J. Barrett: Who should the Cavs tank for?

After Duke University’s star duo of R.J. Barrett and Zion Williamson dominated the second-ranked men’s college basketball program in their NCAA debuts on Tuesday night, you could practically hear the squeak of the dry erase marker that Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Koby Altman used to circle their names at the top of their draft board. […]

Editorials · 6 years agoIs Oregon's Bol Bol the Cavs' ideal draft target in 2019?

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ biggest weakness for years has been their inability to defend the paint. That could all change if Cleveland selects the University of Oregon’s Bol Bol with what’s on pace to be one of the top picks in the 2019 NBA Draft. Bol is the son of shot-blocker extraordinaire Manute Bol, one of […]

Editorials · 6 years agoShould Collin Sexton get more playing time at the possible expense of wins?

Cleveland Cavaliers rookie point guard Collin Sexton is in an unfortunate circumstance. In the social media era of the digital age, information is transmitted and received instantaneously, setting the stage for human beings’ patience to dwindle to the point where the results we want are unrealistic not because of the loftiness of the goal but […]

Editorials · 6 years agoDysfunction is Driving the Cavs Toward the Inevitable – Tanking

The Cleveland Cavaliers are 1-9, and the team has replaced the Browns as the most dysfunctional organization in Cleveland. It wasn’t supposed to be this way. Throughout the entire summer, all levels, from owner Cavs Dan Gilbert to then head coach Tyronn Lue to the players themselves, repeatedly stated that the goal was the compete […]

Editorials · 6 years agoMarvin Williams vouches for Cavs coach Larry Drew

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Cavs acting head coach Larry Drew has been thrown into a difficult situation in Cleveland, and his new team has continued to struggle under his leadership. To be fair, Drew inherited a winless team from Tyronn Lue, and they just lost the best basketball player in the world this past summer. While […]

Editorials · 6 years ago3 potential trade suitors for Cavs' Kyle Korver

With the Cleveland Cavaliers choosing to invest in the young talent that they have at the position, they’re testing the trade market for 16-year veteran Kyle Korver. Korver, who was brought to Cleveland in order to space the floor and be one of LeBron James’ premier off-ball targets, is out-of-place in a Cleveland offense without […]

Editorials · 6 years agoTyronn Lue's Stubbornness Ultimately Cost Him His Job

After opening the season with six consecutive losses, the Cleveland Cavaliers fired head coach Tyronn Lue. The winless start was bad, but it wasn’t the only reason why the Cavs decided to move on. Tendencies that have plagued Lue since the beginning of his tenure continued to manifest themselves, and without LeBron James to cover […]

Editorials · 6 years agoTop Cavs coaching candidates to replace Tyronn Lue

After firing former head coach Tyronn Lue on Sunday and learning that Larry Drew won’t accept the interim tag because he would prefer a long-term deal, the Cleveland Cavaliers are on their first real coaching search since 2014. It’s certainly a new era for the Cavs, who were the last team to win a game […]