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48 hours after J.R. Smith cost the Cleveland Cavaliers a chance to take the first game of the 2018 NBA Finals, the rage that many Cleveland fans held against Smith had subsided, and the view of Smith had returned to normal. This was because Cavs fans knew Smith well. They knew the type of player […]

While much is made of LeBron James’ potential destinations, another option is a re-hashed version of this Cleveland Cavaliers roster with other players joining him. While this is perhaps a tougher route to pull off, James is reportedly still looking to lure talent to play alongside him in Cleveland, gauging whether they’d rather join him […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are in the middle of an interesting offseason. With LeBron James possibly leaving the team for free agency, the Cavs have been doing their due diligence to explore ways on how to satisfy the four-time MVP’s cravings for help on the court while at the same time trying to position the team […]

It’s turning out to be a very busy offseason for the Cleveland Cavaliers’ front office. After losing in the 2018 NBA Finals via a four-game sweep at the hands of the Golden State Warriors, the Cavs’ focus is now on improving the team. It’s going to be a stretch to say that the team will improve […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have officially shifted gears towards a crucial offseason following their quick dismissal from the 2018 NBA Finals. Needless to say, Cleveland has a big summer ahead of them as they hope to keep small forward LeBron James around. One of the notable decisions they must make is whether or not shooting guard Rodney […]

While the Cleveland Cavaliers wait for LeBron James’ decision on whether to remain a Cav for at least one more year or move on to another team, the team’s front office is busying itself exploring options to improve the roster, which, at the same time, could also help lure James back to The Land. Among […]

LeBron James has a big decision to make, one that will send shockwaves and cause ripple effects across the NBA. That decision may not come any time soon, however, as ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowksi recently reported that the Cleveland Cavaliers superstar could bide for more time before conveying his choice officially (h/t Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints). Woj […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are heading into an offseason where there is much uncertainty surrounding the franchise with four-time league MVP LeBron James having a pending free agency decision ahead of him. It has put the front office in a state of influx with the rest of the roster well ahead of next season. One of […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers want LeBron James to stay and what better way to entice him to do just that than to acquire another superstar to help him out on the court. To be more specific, how would the four-time MVP like it if the Cavs pulled off a move that would land them embattled San […]

While the Cleveland Cavaliers (and the whole world) await the decision of one LeBron James, the reigning Eastern Conference champions have silently been overseeing changes in their coaching staff. Following the departure last week of Vitaly Potapenko as the Cavs’ big-man head coach, two more assistant coaches are also set to leave the team with […]

What will LeBron James do? That’s depends who, and when, you ask? Last week, James was a sure-fire pick to go to the Los Angeles Lakers. Now, it appears the Cavs have a leg up on getting him to stay in Cleveland. It’s apparent, however, that even the four-time MVP does not know the answer […]

LeBron James’ impending decision has Cleveland Cavaliers fans wondering what if, as a myriad of changes resulted in an unprecedented season with James still managing to carry the team to a fourth straight NBA Finals. It was only a year ago that the Cavs could line themselves to acquire then-Indiana Pacers forward Paul George, but talks […]

The jersey that Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard J.R. Smith wore during Game 1 of the 2018 NBA Finals will be put up for auction, according to a report from Sports Illustrated. As most hoops fans will remember, Smith had a bit of a brain fart, as they say, in the closing minutes of Game 1 […]

Even in the offseason, Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant can’t get enough hoop action, looking at some of the up-and-coming talents for the distant future. Among them was LeBron James Jr., who has excelled through the AAU circuit and during summer leagues at an early age. In an Overtime clip, Durant marveled at James […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will face a domino effect after their biggest star, LeBron James, makes his free-agent decision. The franchise has been rumored to turn the wheels on forward Kevin Love if James leaves, likely not seeing any No. 1 scorer potential in him after a rather disappointing spell with the organization. According to Terry […]

It’s been recently reported that Kawhi Leonard had expressed his intent to be traded by the San Antonio Spurs. As such, NBA teams have scoured all possible objectives on how to possibly land him. The Cleveland Cavaliers, who are on the verge of being left by LeBron James again, have reportedly inquired about Leonard. According […]

In the last several days, things have heated up on the front with the San Antonio Spurs after All-Star Kawhi Leonard reportedly made it clear that he wants to be moved this offseason. It has put to the forefront the trade chatter around Leonard in the brief time leading up to the 2018 NBA Draft later […]

NBA journeyman Matt Barnes has recently gone on tirade against Cleveland Cavaliers big man Tristan Thompson. In an interview with TMZ Sports, Barnes gave his two cents on the beef between Thompson and former teammate Draymond Green. Barnes did not put much of an effort to conceal his dislike of Thompson. He claimed that Mr. […]

Major changes are coming to the Cleveland Cavaliers, whether LeBron James remains with the team or not. One of those changes could be moving on from Kevin Love. Formerly the Cavs’ third wheel, Love became the second option after the departure of Kyrie Irving, and played well. Even though he put up solid numbers in […]

LeBron James has a big summer coming up and there are going to be a lot of factors that will weigh on his decision on where he wants to play. Shaquille O’Neal who was once James’ teammate has one word of advice — don’t go chasing rings. In an interview with Ian Begley of ESPN,  […]

Larry Nance Jr. is entering the final year of his rookie contract and it sounds like the Cleveland Cavaliers are interested in offering him an extension. The Cavs can begin negotiating with Nance, who will make roughly $2.3 million next season, on July 1. According to a report from Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com, there is […]

With the 2017-18 NBA season only ending a little bit ago, things are buzzing in Northeast Ohio. The Cleveland Cavaliers’ future is currently in limbo, with everything hinging on whether LeBron James will either leave or return. With the team at a crossroads, there will be some big changes. If James does stay, the team […]

Third-string point guard is not an incredibly important position, but there is still some worth to it, as the Cleveland Cavaliers discovered this season. Jose Calderon filled that role in 2017-2018, and despite the rather negative reaction at his signing, performed rather well in his limited action. After having Kay Felder as the reserve point […]

For all the talk that says LeBron James is going to the Los Angeles Lakers or the Houston Rockets or the Philadelphia 76ers or to a team that’s not called the Cleveland Cavaliers, it’s still technically possible for the four-time league MVP to stay put in his hometown ball club. While no one knows for […]

In less than a week’s time, Koby Altman, and co. will have to make a crucial decision on the Cleveland Cavaliers’ No.8 pick in the NBA Draft. The options are aplenty but LeBron James’ hanging status makes it all the more complicated. They could use the pick or trade it for a more established star. […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have a big summer ahead of them starting with Thursday night’s NBA Draft, where they hold the number eight overall pick and have the potential to select a young star in the making. On top of that, the Cavs also have to deal with the upcoming free agency of superstar LeBron James, […]

Up next in this series is another fairly new addition, former Los Angeles Laker Jordan Clarkson. Late in the playoffs, Clarkson found himself in Ty Lue’s doghouse because of his extremely poor performance. However, this does not mean that Clarkson is on his way out of Cleveland, to the chagrin of many Cavalier fans. In […]

Despite a recent report of a strained hip, Missouri Tigers product Michael Porter Jr. is still expected to be among the first 10 names taken off the board in next week’s 2018 NBA Draft. This is according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski (h/t Sagar Trika of Blazer’s Edge). Among the teams who are keeping a close […]

There is a big push to get a statue of LeBron James put up in Cleveland, and it’s coming from an unlikely source in a town clergy. “We, the clergy of Greater Cleveland, are calling for a life-sized statue of LeBron James to be erected in this city, and a street named in his honor. […]

Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard J.R. Smith took to Instagram early Thursday morning to share a bit of good news with his friends and followers. He and his wife, Jewel Harris, have welcomed a baby girl into this world. Her name? Denver. “She’s here!!!!,” Smith wrote in his post, referring to Denver. “Welcome to the world, […]

With the future of the Cleveland Cavaliers hanging in the balance, depending on what LeBron James decides to do, it’s time to take a look at the current roster and determine what direction the team should take with its players, whether James stays or leaves. First up is starting point guard George Hill, who was […]

Former NBA player Stephen Jackson went in on LeBron James after a convincing loss to the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals, questioning his heart, not his hand throughout the series. Jackson appeared on Fox Sports 1, speaking his heart out on this fourth Cavs-Warriors iteration, having much more to say and even prompting […]

With the 2018 NBA Draft nearly upon us, Koby Altman, general manager of the Cleveland Cavaliers, and his front office have left no stone unturned. They have worked out a ton of players including Duke’s Wendell Carter Jr., Kentucky’s Kevin Knox, Alabama’s Collin Sexton, and IMG Academy’s Anfernee Simons. After working out everyone and their […]

Doubts have been placed on LeBron James on whether or not his hand was really broken. To put everything to rest below is a photographic investigation of James’ injured hand. Did he fake it to gain sympathy? Or did he really play in the NBA Finals with a handicap? Michael Hurley of CBS Boston culled […]

Stephen Jackson does not come across as a LeBron James loyalist. It’s easy to tell, thanks to the many times he’s gone on air to criticize and lambaste the four-time MVP, who, last time we checked, is still a Cleveland Cavaliers player. In his latest tirade aimed at James, Jackson, during an appearance on Fox […]

With it officially being the time of the year when everyone has a declaration to make about where Cleveland Cavaliers forward Lebron James will play next, it is now the turn of Migos to chime in. For those unaware, Migos is not one person, but a three-person rap group. As the kids say these days, […]

Though the 2017-18 season is in the rearview mirror, teams all across the NBA are gearing up for Summer League action, including the Cleveland Cavaliers. In fact, for the first time, all 30 teams are participating. This year’s tournament runs from July 6th through July 17th, with the championship game scheduled to be played at […]

With rumors (whether founded or otherwise) swirling that LeBron James is interested in bringing Russell Westbrook to the Cleveland Cavaliers, it’s time to take a look at how the Cavs would change if Westbrook joined the team. In order to know how the Cavs would look with Westbrook, we need to break down how they […]

In 2010, LeBron James was lambasted for his TV special entitled “The Decision” where a young man announced in an unceremonious fashion that he’ll be leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers. In 2014, James, more matured this time, announced his decision to return to the Cavs via an eloquently-penned letter that goes deep within the hearts of […]