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The Cleveland Cavaliers’ Kevin Love problem is only getting worse. From the moment he signed a massive four-year deal worth $120 million in the summer of 2018, Love has become a salary albatross for an organization in a rebuild. While the Cavs had hoped he might be able to ease the pain of the transition […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are currently ranked in 13th place in the Eastern Conference. Holding a 20-37 record with just 15 games left, it’s not likely they make the postseason this year. Since LeBron James and Kyrie Irving departed from the organization, the Cavs have been struggling to say the least. This season might be over, […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are still in the talent acquisition stage of their rebuild, so naturally, they should be interested in acquiring talent whenever and wherever they can. 2018 first-round pick Zhaire Smith was recently waived by the Detroit Pistons after being acquired in a trade, and he’s exactly the kind of low-risk, high-reward player the […]

The 2020 NBA Draft is just days away, and next up in this series of Cavs Draft Profiles is Israeli wing Deni Avdija, a versatile player that has received comparisons to Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic, whether fair or otherwise. Strengths Playmaking and basketball IQ Avdija is a very intelligent player with a great feel for […]

Though the Cavs were left off the invitation list to the NBA’s bubble complex in Florida, second and third-year guards Collin Sexton and Darius Garland are looking strong for the coming season. One source tells basketballnews.com that Sexton has worked on his body this offseason, noting that the former No. 8 overall pick is “looking […]

Collin Sexton is making the most of his opportunity with the Cleveland Cavaliers. But for his future with the Cavs to bear fruit, Young Bull needs to take a backseat in the rotation. While his 20.8 points per game and 38% shooting from beyond the 3-point arc look pretty, the question still looms on whether […]

Whenever the 2020 offseason officially begins, the Cleveland Cavaliers will have a bevy of important decisions to make. The Cavs’ front office, led by general manager Koby Altman, will likely try and trade All-Star power forward Kevin Love after failing to move him at the 2020 trade deadline. Altman and Co. will also have to […]

Koby Altman was appointed interim general manager of the Cleveland Cavaliers on June 19, 2017 after David Griffin and the Cavs mutually parted ways. LeBron James has been on record saying that Kyrie Irving’s trade request was the beginning of the end of his second run with the Cavs. Altman’s sixth move as general manager […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are bound to have their sixth head coach in seven years after reports that newcomer John Beilein, who was signed to a five-year deal in the summer, will not continue at the helm of the Cavs. Whether he calls it quits soon or finishes out the season, the Beilein era is clearly […]

The Cavs hired John Beilein as their head coach prior to the start of the 2019-20 NBA season. At the time, the organization, as well as its fans, had high hopes for the future. He was the man who was tasked with developing the young players on the roster, and most thought he was a […]

Andre Drummond is known as one of the best post players in today’s NBA. Alley-oop slams and rebounding have been his trademarks. In his debut with the Cavs, however, the former UConn standout took three shots from beyond the arc, sinking two. So… should Drummond take more threes with the Cavs? Our answer: No. Drummond […]

Fans inside Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse were excited to greet Andre Drummond on Sunday night, as he was making his debut with the Cavs. The excitement wore off rather quickly, though, as Cleveland was handed its worst home loss in franchise history. Though his new team was defeated by the Clippers, 133-92, Drummond had a nice […]

The Cavs made an interesting move just before Thursday’s trade deadline, acquiring Andre Drummond from the Pistons for John Henson, Brandon Knight and a second-round draft pick in 2023. The deal was met with some skepticism, as it created several lingering questions for the team’s future. Some thought Tristan Thompson would be on the move […]

Trade winds are starting to blow around the NBA landscape, with various organizations on the lookout for players who might bolster their respective lineups. The Cleveland Cavaliers are among these teams, and ESPN’s Bobby Marks recently suggested the Cavs are mulling whether or not to make a run at Andre Drummond, who has spent his […]

There were many reasons why the 2015-16 Cleveland Cavaliers won the NBA championship, and while the contributions of superstars Lebron James and Kyrie Irving were the main reasons, the contributions of key role players also led to that title. Perhaps the most key role player, particularly in the Finals series with the Golden State Warriors, […]

Contrary to what most experts predicted at the beginning of this season, the Cavs are proving to be a tough matchup for opposing sides. Their starting lineup is an interesting compilation, with veterans Kevin Love and Tristan Thompson leading a young core of Collin Sexton, Darius Garland and Cedi Osman. So far, things are looking […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have played two games so far in the 2019-2020 season and have already equaled their win total from the first 12 contests of last year. Two games is obviously an incredibly small sample size, but there are still some takeaways to discuss. Here is what we’ve learned about this team already. This […]

The Cavs will reportedly utilize a dual point guard lineup this season. The goal is to have Darius Garland and Collin Sexton running the team’s backcourt, using head coach John Beilein’s pace and space style. So far, the two ball handlers have struggled to find a rhythm, though their time on the court together has […]

The preseason has finally begun for the Cleveland Cavaliers, so it’s time to take a look at the roster for the upcoming campaign. Up next is combo guard Brandon Knight, who was added to the team at the trade deadline back in February. His role in 2019-2020 is unknown due to the influx of young […]

The Cavs remained relatively quiet this offseason with regards to blockbuster trades or signings, but that doesn’t mean the team hasn’t improved. Now, with the start of the training camp on the horizon, we take a look at what fans should expect from the Wine and Gold in the 2019-20 NBA season. * Coaching * […]

This offseason has been much longer than normal for Cavs fans, but the Cleveland Cavaliers will finally begin training camp this month. The playoffs are likely still out of reach for this young team, but the 2019-2020 season should be entertaining nonetheless. Here are three storylines to follow as the preseason approaches. 3. Kevin Love’s […]

At a quick glance, it seems the Cleveland Cavaliers won’t be under much pressure for the coming season. However, there are some members of the Cavs who will have something to prove, including second-year guard Collin Sexton, Cedi Osman and newly-appointed head coach John Beilein. The Cavs selected Sexton with the No. 8 pick in […]

Since the NBA regular season schedule has been released, fans can now pencil in some must-watch games for their favorite teams. While the Cleveland Cavaliers might not be predicted to win many games (24.5 is the over/under on most betting sites), they are still sure to have some great games that will keep Cavs fans […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers entered June’s draft looking for a boost in pretty much every area of their lineup. As the franchise continues to find its footing in what has turned out to be their second post-LeBron James era, there is no doubt the Cavs are in a hole right now. However, they did fare relatively […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are currently in rebuild mode, trying assemble a team of young players with the potential to be stars, or even superstars, in the league. They want to replicate the success once brought by four-time MVP LeBron James, and they are optimistic that one of the guys they’ve drafted will lead them to […]

J.R. Smith has left several endearing memories with the Cavs. While Smith’s tenure with the Cavs isn’t ending on a high note, he’ll always be loved in Northeast Ohio for what he contributed to the franchise and the city. With the 33-year-old’s time in Cleveland just about up, let’s take a look at some of his […]

The Cavs have taken point guards in each of the last two drafts. In 2018, the team selected Collin Sexton at No. 8 overall. In this year’s draft, Cleveland went with Darius Garland at No. 5 overall. The fact that the Cavs took point guards in successive drafts leaves a lingering question: How will these […]

After a run that included five consecutive Finals appearances and three championships, the Golden State Warriors are showing vulnerability, and the league is taking notice. Not only are two of Golden State’s star players entering free agency, those same players could very likely miss most, if not all, of next season. Upcoming free agent Klay […]

As the Cleveland Cavaliers prepare for the NBA Draft in just 10 days, their arch-nemesis, the Golden State Warriors, find themselves in a deep hole, down three games to one against the Toronto Raptors in the NBA Finals. Before Toronto’s Game 4 victory, there were multiple valid reasons to resist pulling for the Raptors. Perhaps […]

As expected, the loss of hometown hero LeBron James sent the Cleveland Cavaliers back towards the bottom of the league in the 2018-19 NBA season. With Kevin Love missing the majority of the year due to injury and the Cavs looking to give more playing time to youngsters like rookie Collin Sexton and Cedi Osman, […]

The Cavs will have a pair of selections in the first round of the 2019 NBA Draft: 5th and 26th. There has been a lot of speculation as to who the team will take at No. 5, but less has been said about their 26th pick. Over the course of the 2018-19 season, the Cavaliers […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers landed the No. 5 overall pick in this year’s draft. At this point, it’s not clear who the team has their eye on. There are several talented players worth consideration, including North Carolina Tar Heels guard Coby White. With the fifth pick, the Cavs will have options. Most experts believe Duke’s Zion […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers landed the No. 5 pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. The Cavs will have their options in that slot, whether it’s staying put or even looking to make a trade, up or down. It does seem unlikely that the Cavs will be able to move up in the pecking order at this […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers shared the best odds for the no. 1 pick in the 2019 NBA Draft alongside the New York Knicks and the Phoenix Suns. While the Knicks managed to stay in the top three, the Cavs fell to the no. 5 spot after the Pelicans, Lakers and Grizzlies all climbed up the board. […]

John Beilein has agreed to a five-year deal to become the next head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to a report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Michigan’s John Beilein has agreed to a five-year deal to become coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers, league sources tell ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) May 13, 2019 Beilein, now […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers had a great four-year run between the 2014-15 and 2017-18 campaigns, making it to four straight NBA Finals and bringing home a championship. But once the Cavaliers were swept by the Golden State Warriors in last year’s Finals, the writing was on the wall. LeBron James seemed ready to head to Hollywood, […]

During his time with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Kyrie Irving had his share of highlight-reel moments. He and LeBron James formed a potent duo that helped the Cavs win their first NBA title in franchise history in 2016. But as great as Irving was in Cavs Wine and Gold, he also had his share of Shaqtin’ […]