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The Cleveland Cavaliers could certainly use the skills of guard J.R. Smith right now, but the guard has been struggling to find his form. Aside from his personal issues about having to be moved to the bench earlier this season to allow Dwyane Wade to be inserted into the starting lineup, Smith has been somewhat […]

LeBron James clarified his comments on rookie Dennis Smith Jr. after saying the North Carolina State product should have been drafted by the New York Knicks, which the latter took as a diss to Frank Ntilikina, who they drafted with the eighth overall selection. “I just think that his athleticism, his playmaking ability… I’ve been […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers, now 3rd in the Central Division standings with a 6-7 record, have been dealing with several injuries through the early stages of the 2017-18 NBA season. On Monday night, when they face off against the New York Knicks inside Madison Square Garden, they’ll be without the services of Tristan Thompson (left calf […]

According to a report from Brian Mahoney of The Associated Press, Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Derrick Rose will be forced to miss Monday night’s road game against the New York Knicks due to continued discomfort in his left ankle. No Derrick Rose tonight again for Cavs at MSG — Brian Mahoney (@briancmahoney) November 13, 2017 […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have managed to keep the ship afloat after a four-game skid sent some fans into panic mode to start the season. Since then, the Cavs have managed to win three of their last five games, putting that losing streak behind them in the quest to reaching the .500 mark again. Even from […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have faced their share of struggles throughout this start to the regular season, already tying the worst losing streak of last season with a four-game skid — but have somehow managed to steady the ship, winning three of their last five games. Despite the tumultuous ride through the first month of competition, […]

While more speculations are emerging on the highly anticipated return of Isaiah Thomas to action, January 1 continues to be the date the Cleveland Cavaliers are projecting for him to make his debut for the team. However, he recently hinted that it could be earlier, or even later than that time, depending on how fast […]

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Isaiah Thomas is far from a return to action, as he continues to recover from a hip injury, but he remains optimistic that his Cavs debut will be sooner than later. According to Marc Stein of The New York Times, the diminutive guard thinks that he’s close to suiting up. Good […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have had a rough start to their season, considering their record and the injuries they’ve had to endure. While they currently sit at 6-6, the Cavs have yet to unleash their All-Star point guard in Isaiah Thomas. The Cavs have seen firsthand what Thomas can do to opposing teams having played against […]

At age 32, Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James looks as good as ever. While he is undoubtedly one of the greatest players in NBA history, James’ durability is a testament to the work he puts in off the court. As he enters the final stretch of being in his prime, James has witnessed the departure […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers, now fourth in the Central Division with a 5-7 record, are in the midst of a four-game road trip. On Saturday night, the Cavs will face off against the Dallas Mavericks inside the American Airlines Center, and for a second consecutive game, they’ll be without the services of Derrick Rose. Rose, now […]

As the Cleveland Cavaliers are set the face the Dallas Mavericks, it potentially marks one of their final meetings against Dirk Nowitzki. While Nowitzki has not made a decision to play past the 2017-18 NBA season, the 39-year-old is currently in his 20th season with the Mavericks. During their careers, Nowitzki and Dwyane Wade faced […]

To begin the 2017-18 NBA season, the Cleveland Cavaliers are 5-7 through the first 12 games. Despite getting a nice trade package for Kyrie Irving while signing Dwyane Wade and Derrick Rose in free agency, the Cavaliers will need more time to gel together. As the Cavaliers have not gotten off to a strong start, […]

Prior to their road game against the Lakeland Magic on Friday night, several members of the Canton Charge sang happy birthday to Kendrick Perkins for his 32nd birthday. “Perk,” as he is known, was serenaded near halfcourt during Friday morning’s shootaround. The 6-10 center, who was invited to the Cavs’ training camp this season, watched […]

LeBron James is already thinking about the next chapter of his life and his mind has been made up. No, this doesn’t mean that he is ready to bolt Cleveland to make a new life in another city for another team, but it’s the exact opposite. James spoke to The Athletic earlier this year to […]

According to a report from Fox Sports Ohio’s Fred McLeod, Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Derrick Rose will miss Saturday night’s road game against the Dallas Mavericks due to soreness in his left ankle — his second consecutive DNP. Just as he did in Cleveland’s 117-113 loss to the Houston Rockets on Thursday night, Cavs head […]

Back in December 2010, veteran forward Jeff Green needed open-heart surgery to repair an aortic aneurysm that both threatened to end his NBA career and his life. It has also provided a new perspective on life for the 31-year-old that has led to him connecting to others away from the game of basketball that have gone […]

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, […]

Through the first couple of weeks of the season, the Cleveland Cavaliers have struggled to find their footing on both ends of the floor that has contributed to their slow start. However, it has provided All-Star point guard Isaiah Thomas a clear view of the other ways that he can help the team aside from […]

It’s no secret the Cleveland Cavaliers have been struggling since the season began. In fact, it seems as if they have picked up where they left off last season where they struggled defensively. The snowball didn’t quite stop either as the Cavs defensive struggles went from bad to worse, hitting a league historical record low […]

Following a 0-2 start to the season that included a season opener loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Boston Celtics have ripped off 10 straight wins. This has all come to no surprise for All-Star point guard Isaiah Thomas, who spent the last 2 1/2 years with the Celtics, according to Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com. […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have struggled through the early phases of this young season. After Thursday night’s 117-113 loss to the Houston Rockets, the Cavs are now carrying a 5-7 record — a far cry from the team that most experts believe to be the top dog in the Eastern Conference. Newly-acquired point guard Isaiah Thomas, […]

Since being acquired by the Cleveland Cavaliers over the offseason in exchange for fellow All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving, Isaiah Thomas has had to make a major adjustment to his new team and new surroundings. Although he’s yet to play a single game due to his hip injury, Thomas has a clear understanding of what […]

As most hoops fans know, Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Isaiah Thomas is expected to be out of commission until sometime around January due to a hip injury he sustained in last season’s Playoffs. How the crafty ball-handler will perform with LeBron James and the Cavs in an actual game setting remains to be seen. He’s […]

On Thursday night, the Cleveland Cavaliers kicked off their current four-game road trip with a matchup against the Houston Rockets inside the Toyota Center. Despite several come-back efforts, the Cavs fell to the Rockets, 117-113. Trailing by six points near the midway point of the second quarter, Cavs superstar LeBron James was whistled for a […]

Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James has never been shy about expressing his political opinions. As one of the biggest sports icons on the planet, James’ stances off the court carry plenty of weight. But could ‘The King’ possibly trade in his throne for the Oval Office once his playing days are over? Actor Will Ferrell […]

Even after he hangs up his sneakers, Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James might continue to chase the ghost of Michael Jordan. Just like Mike, James would like to have his own NBA team someday, and preferably it would be the franchise that he played with for most of his career and guided to its first-ever […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have sputtered off to a 5-6 start to begin the 2017-18 NBA season. Of course, with so many faces come and gone, getting assimilated was expected to take some time. Cleveland has been vocal about their struggles starting games as one of the factors for their current play, However, they have still […]

The Cavaliers kickoff their longest road trip of the season, where five of their next six will be played on another team’s court. Tonight, they visit the Houston Rockets, who hold the second seed in the West. Thankfully, the better the team, the better version of the Cavs we usually get. Here are some pindowns, […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Isaiah Thomas has not been the kind that holds back his thoughts, especially on social media. He has been outspoken about different topics, whether it’s about basketball, his personal life, or anything that captures his attention. The All-Star point guard recently made his thoughts known about wanting his hometown to once again […]

According to several reports, Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Koby Altman was seen scouting 18-year-old Real Madrid shooting guard Luka Doncic during a Euroleague game on Thursday. Cavs GM Koby Altman is in Israel scouting and taking notes on Real Madrid's Luka Doncic. Cleveland own Brooklyn's pick, currently projected at #6. — David Pick (@IAmDPick) November […]

Several players have had breakout performances through the early stages of this young season, it’s true. However, when it comes to players with the most 27/7/7 performances, 32-year old Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James, now in his 15th season of NBA service, is leading the pack. The Cavs are currently ranked ninth in the Eastern […]

It’s a debate that captivates the NBA world on a daily basis. The debate that can divide the closest of friends, that can turn the internet upside down in an instant — who is the greatest basketball player of all-time, LeBron James or Michael Jordan? As the kid from Akron continues to dominate the NBA […]

Kevin Love turned a lot of heads with the performance he had on Tuesday night against the Milwaukee Bucks. Despite needing to go to the hospital following their previous game, he proved he was back to 100 percent, by posting an impressive stat line, and helping the Cleveland Cavaliers win their fifth game this season. […]

On Thursday night, the Cleveland Cavaliers will kick off their four-game road trip with a nationally-televised matchup against the Houston Rockets. The Cavs, now 2nd in the Central Division with a 5-6 record, will be without the services of former MVP Derrick Rose, according to a report from ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. “Cleveland Cavaliers guard Derrick […]

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love went from taking a trip to the hospital to recording one of the most spectacular performances by a big man in this young NBA season. Against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday, Love made sure that it wasn’t just LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo who would end the night with terrific […]

A few minutes following the Boston Celtics’ win over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night, LeBron James sent out an Instagram post of the Arthur first meme that caught fire over social media. It immediately became the center of conversation as to what the exact message James was trying to subtly convey with his post. […]

With the Cleveland Cavaliers off to a lackluster 5-4 start to the 2017-18 NBA season, the panic flames have been fanned by superstar LeBron James’ recent cryptic post on Instagram. It was presumed that the picture James posted of the Arthur meme was in regards to former teammate Kyrie Irving’s early success with the Boston Celtics. […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers grabbed just their second win in the last seven games by topping the Milwaukee Bucks 124-119 on Tuesday night. An intriguing part of that victory was head coach Tyronn Lue’s decision to go with a small-ball lineup that featured Dwyane Wade, J.R. Smith, Iman Shumpert, Kyle Korver, and Jeff Green. It proved […]