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Editorials · Three buyout candidates the Cavs can kick the tires on to round out the roster

After taking a powder keg to their roster and rotations, the Cleveland Cavaliers were wheeling and dealing at the NBA Trade deadline by sending away six of their own players and bringing back four, all while keeping the coveted 2018 Brooklyn Nets first-round draft pick. The biggest message the Cavs made at the conclusion of […]

Editorials · The Cavs made a major investment in their future when acquiring Rodney Hood from the Utah Jazz

Heading into the final day of the NBA’s trade deadline, things were pretty dull on the trade market with the Detroit Pistons trading for former L.A. Clippers star Blake Griffin being the biggest move up until that point. But around lunchtime, the Cleveland Cavaliers, staying strong with the season’s theme of constant drama, turned the […]

Editorials · Trade Deadline Mayhem: By the Numbers

The trade deadline saw a complete change of identity for the Cavaliers. Gone were some of their most lauded off-season additions: Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, Derrick Rose, and Dwayne Wade. Gone were two members of the 2016 Championship squad: Channing Frye and Iman Shumpert. In return, the Cavaliers picked up Akron-born Larry Nance Jr., Rodney […]

Editorials · It makes zero sense for LeBron James to want to leave the Cavs for the Lakers

With the NBA announcing the final All-Star Game voting results, Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James was the top vote-getters followed by Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry, with both of them being team captains for the upcoming All-Star Draft: The #NBAAllStar reserves (as selected by NBA head coaches) will be revealed 6pm/et January 23 @NBAonTNT […]

Editorials · The Cavs built the wrong team, and they're paying the price

After an embarrassing 120-88 drubbing at the hands of the Houston Rockets, it’s officially time for the Cleveland Cavaliers to panic. Shots aren’t falling, defense is a complete afterthought, and Tyronn Lue is trotting out lineups like Isaiah Thomas – Derrick Rose – Dwyane Wade – Kyle Korver – Jeff Green. The dysfunction surrounding the […]

Editorials · Dwight Howard makes sense as a Cavs trade target

The February 8th NBA trade deadline is fast approaching, and the Cleveland Cavaliers have to make a big move. The Cavs are 30-20, coming off of an ugly win against the Miami Heat. Dysfunction and under-performance have dragged down the team all season, and now, Kevin Love is expected to miss the next two months […]

Editorials · How's the other Cavs rookie looking these days?

With all the drama and turmoil that constantly surrounds this season’s Cleveland Cavaliers squad, most recently the beef between star guard Isaiah Thomas and star forward Kevin Love, one thing that gets left to the wayside is the younger players on the Wine and Golders. Throughout this season, the one rookie that has been the […]

Editorials · Isaiah Thomas may be to blame for Cavs' chemistry destruction

From November 7th to December 21st, the Cleveland Cavaliers won 20 games and lost just two. But since their loss to the Golden State Warriors on Christmas Day, the Cavs have looked completely different. Over their last 14 games, the Cavs are just 3-11, with two of those wins coming against the NBA’s worst team […]

Editorials · Kevin Love should not be the scapegoat in the never-ending Cavaliers drama

The 2017-18 NBA season has been nothing but drama for the Cleveland Cavaliers even before the season even began. Former Cavaliers star guard Kyrie Irving got things rolling by requesting to be traded because he “did not want to play in LeBron James’ shadow any longer” and things kept rolling from there. After two shaky […]

Editorials · Remembering the Lakers’ failed attempt to trade Kobe Bryant for LeBron James

More than ten years ago, the L.A. Lakers inquired from the Cleveland Cavaliers about the possibility of trading one superstar for another—Kobe Bryant for LeBron James. The Cavaliers declined, and now we are left wondering what might have been. This was a moment in NBA history whose details were locked away in a closet somewhere […]

Editorials · The Cavs need to sit Jae Crowder already and right the ship

Once the now notorious Kyrie Irving trade went through, a big addition to the Cavs (besides Isaiah Thomas and the 2018 Brooklyn Nets first round pick) was forward Jae Crowder. Known for being a stalwart defender during his time with both the Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics, Crowder was envisioned as the final piece to […]

Editorials · Is it time to let J.R. Smith go?

Just over three years ago, the Cleveland Cavaliers made a trade that would change the fortunes of their franchise. The Oklahoma City Thunder and New York Knicks agreed with Cleveland on a three-team trade; the disgruntled Dion Waiters would be sent to Oklahoma City, Alex Kirk, Lou Amundson, and Lance Thomas went to New York, […]

Editorials · What kind of trade would Cleveland bite on to trade the Nets pick before the trade deadline (Ranked 10 to 1)

In the Cleveland Cavaliers’ latest outing they squared off with their rivals the Golden State Warriors at home and lost a mostly-tightly contested match to the tune of 118-108. While this possible repeat of an NBA Finals preview was a lot closer compared to their outing on Christmas Day, the Warriors still look a class […]

Editorials · Would trading for a top center actually hurt the Cavs?

After a demoralizing 118-108 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Monday, the Cleveland Cavaliers sit at 26-17, riding a four game losing streak and barely breaking even so far in the new year. It’s clear that as the team is currently constructed, they won’t be able to topple the Warriors in the Finals. At […]

Editorials · Hey, Ty Lue – It's time to let Cedi Osman really play

In the Cavs latest loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, where they were at one point down by forty-one points, the Cavs starting unit was yet-again outplayed and the bench had to come and save the day to keep the deficit from growing to an even more insane number. Out of the starting unit of Isaiah […]

Editorials · The Cavaliers latest problem is the return of one of their own players

While the Cavs already have a few problems on their plate with Isaiah Thomas coming back and trying to integrate him into their lineup, they also have lost five of their last seven games, including a drubbing by the Minnesota Timberwolves to the tune of 127-99. This is a-near Jekyll and Hyde transformation for the […]

Editorials · 5 players the Cavs need to trade Channing Frye and Iman Shumpert for

The Cleveland Cavaliers are in a unique position. Although they are prime to stomp their way to the NBA Finals for the third consecutive time, they are still inferior to the Golden State Warriors. One of their most underlying problems is the ineffectiveness of their second unit. Simply put, the Cavaliers’ bench is atrocious compared […]

Editorials · It's high time everyone shows Tyronn Lue respect as one of the best coaches in the NBA

Throughout LeBron James’s second stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers, there has been plenty of drama with the team. Whether it was LeBron James using Twitter to call out Kevin Love, Kyrie Irving demanding to be traded, or recently the issue between JR Smith and Dwyane Wade on who should join the Cavs starting lineup, there […]

Editorials · Why the name Jonny Flynn should worry Cavs fans

As Isaiah Thomas’ return looms large, the Cleveland Cavaliers are hopeful that he can provide the spark they need to finish out the rest of the NBA season on a high note, and eventually to face the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals. If the same Isaiah Thomas who averaged 28.9 points per game […]

Editorials · Why the slow grind was worth it for Cavs fans for the three things Isaiah Thomas brings to the table

Even though Christmas is nearly here I have been a real Grinch about the Cleveland Cavaliers chance of being able to land New Orleans Pelicans superstar DeMarcus Cousins or Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George. But, I will not be a total killjoy this holiday season as Yahoo Sports NBA Insider Shams Charania decided to […]

Editorials · Three trade options for the Cavs to help further improve their perimeter defense

Based on his own sources USA Today’s Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt, Oklahoma City Thunder star forward Paul George is now officially off the table, and with that maybe people can stop projecting the Cavs to trade the 2018 Brooklyn Nets first round pick to the Thunder to acquire George. Besides, as mentioned before the […]

Editorials · Why Cavs fans should give up on the delusion of the team trading for DeMarcus Cousins or Paul George

With Christmas nearly around the corner, a really common trend for fans of the Cleveland Cavaliers fans seems to be giving something Cavs related to their loved ones. Believe me, almost my entire family is getting something with either a Cavs logo or a player’s name or likeness on it for Christmas this year. (Hopefully, […]

Editorials · The injustice that is officiating LeBron James

It may sound odd, but LeBron James is experiencing a career resurgence at the age of 32. He is averaging 28.2 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 8.6 assists per game. MVP-level numbers at first glance, but a closer look reveals just how well James has been playing. He has never shot the ball better, as his […]

Editorials · Five players that should be on the Cavs' radar for their own 2018 NBA Draft pick

As previously mentioned, the Cleveland Cavaliers have two first-round draft picks in the 2018 NBA Draft, the Brooklyn Nets’ pick and their own pick. While many people are clamoring for the Cavs to trade the Nets pick to land a superstar like New Orleans Pelicans center DeMarcus Cousins, their own first round pick may be […]

Editorials · Plan B and C: The Cavs other options if they fail to land DeAndre Jordan from Clippers

As mentioned before by Cleveland.com’s Joe Vardon, the Cavaliers are one of the teams in talks to acquire star center DeAndre Jordan from the LA Clippers. The most likely trade is involving a package centered around Tristan Thompson, Cedi Osman, and the Cavs own 2018 first-round draft pick. The only thing off of the table […]

Editorials · Cavs should hire David Fizdale as an assistant coach

After a 7-12 start to the season, the Memphis Grizzlies fired head coach David Fizdale. In his first with Memphis, Fizdale lead the team to a 43-39 record, and the seventh seed in the Western Conference. Thus far, the Grizzlies’ struggles can be tied primarily to injuries; Mike Conley, JaMychal Green, and Ben Mclemore have […]

Editorials · Cavs should hope Greg Monroe is bought out

In early November, Eric Bledsoe was traded from Phoenix to Milwaukee in exchange for Greg Monroe, a first-round pick, and a protected second-round pick. While the Cavs were rumored to have interest in Bledsoe, no deal materialized. However, Cleveland should have interest in Monroe, provided he is attainable. One of the Cavs’ biggest weaknesses currently […]

Editorials · Why the Cleveland Cavaliers should absolutely make an offer for LA Clippers center DeAndre Jordan

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been soaring lately, winning nine games in a row and battling through some injury bugs with Derrick Rose, Tristan Thompson, and Isaiah Thomas sidelined for various ailments. While the Cavs have been playing great as of late, there is still the looming concern about the center position. For the majority of […]

Editorials · Five players the Cavaliers should consider with the Brooklyn Nets pick based on early NCAA play

While the Cleveland Cavaliers have found their groove as of late, finally looking like an elite team on the offensive and defensive side of the ball, there still remains one major question: What the heck are they going to do with their highly coveted 2018 Brooklyn Nets Pick? As it stands right now, the Nets […]

Editorials · The Jeff Green gamble has paid off thus far

After a slow start to the 2017-18 NBA season, the Cleveland Cavaliers have turned things around, and are currently riding an eight-game winning streak. One of the biggest reasons for this has been the emergence of Jeff Green. After signing a one-year $15 million contract with the Orlando Magic in 2016, Green joined the Cavs […]

Editorials · Three possible options for the Cavaliers at backup point guard

Seventeen games into the 2017-18 NBA regular season and the Cleveland Cavaliers starting lineup is still in flux. They have seen LeBron James, Jae Crowder, Kevin Love, Tristan Thompson, Dwyane Wade, JR Smith, Iman Shumpert, Derrick Rose, and Jose Calderon play as a part of the starting unit and have seem to finally have some […]

Editorials · Should the Cavs trade Iman Shumpert and Channing Frye for Bismack Biyombo?

There’s no easy way to say it: the Cleveland Cavaliers aren’t a great defensive team. Ranking in the bottom portion of team defenses, the Cavaliers need to make some changes if they want to make their way back to a fourth straight finals appearance this season. While many notice the Cavs have ranked high in […]

Editorials · LeBron James is an expert at creating drama and chaos to motivate his Cavaliers

After all of his accomplishments and accolades, Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James has easily joined players like Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson as one the greatest players of all time. Besides being great players, Jordan and Johnson were also great teammates as well due to their leadership. For Johnson, he was considered one of the […]

Editorials · Will Isaiah Thomas' return fix the Cavs?

The Cleveland Cavaliers are currently 7-7. They sit in 9th place in the Eastern Conference, and the panic alarms from fans and pundits have gone off. LeBron James continues to dominate while playing 38 minutes per game. Unfortunately, he hasn’t been getting much help. Derrick Rose has been held out of multiple games due to […]

Editorials · The Cleveland Cavaliers have three legitimate sixth man of the year candidates this season

For the Cleveland Cavaliers, last season’s biggest downfall was their bench during the 2017 NBA Finals. With next-to-no depth, the Golden State Warriors were easily took care of the Cavaliers, winning the series 4-1. One of the biggest reasons the Warriors manhandled the Cavs was through the services of players like Andre Iguodala, Shaun Livingston, […]

Editorials · The failure of the Kevin Love center experiment

With a sluggish start of 4-6 and no team respecting them on defense, the Cleveland Cavaliers are in an obvious rut. After trading away disgruntled point guard Kyrie Irving and reloading the team through the trade and free agency, many picked the Cavs to play like an All-Star Team with their roster. But, the only […]

Editorials · How the Cavaliers can get past the dog days of October

Heading midway into the third week of the 2017-18 NBA regular season, some teams that have really surprised everyone are the Orlando Magic, Memphis Grizzlies, L.A. Clippers, and (for all the wrong reasons) the Cleveland Cavaliers. For the Cavs, many thought they would come out of the gates roaring after losing Kyrie Irving but gaining […]

Editorials · Dwyane Wade's new role with the Cavs

One of the biggest free agency signings for the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2017 NBA offseason was agreeing to terms with Dwyane Wade after Wade reached a buyout agreement with the Chicago Bulls. The move was the cherry on top for the Cavaliers, who now had arguably the deepest team in not only the NBA […]

Editorials · Postgame Pindowns: Cavs tame early rampage by Bulls for the home win

The Cavaliers are truly living day by day with new situations, matchups, and lineups. With their only active point guard, Jose Calderon, not playing, Cleveland had to get creative. J.R. Smith also starts for the first time since Game 5 of the 2017 NBA Finals. Dwyane Wade comes off the bench for the first time […]

Editorials · Burned one too many times by the Suns, Bledsoe can restart career with Cavaliers

In what was a fairly quiet Sunday afternoon for the NBA Phoenix Suns point guard Eric Bledsoe came totally out of left field by tweeting out: I Dont wanna be here — Eric Bledsoe (@EBled2) October 22, 2017 This soon sent the NBA world into a tizzy as Phoenix tried to deal with the fallout […]

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