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“See it’s tough because…” is how JR Smith and many players around the league start their answers to a very intriguing question after last week’s changes to the All Star game: who picks who? There are so many possibilities that make fans and reporters want to get in the mind of today’s biggest stars more […]

Tonight (Friday), the Cleveland Cavaliers will host the Indiana Pacers inside Quicken Loans Arena at 7:30 p.m. EST for their second preseason game of their 2017-18 campaign. According to a report from ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, Cavs superstar LeBron James, who turned his ankle during a practice session last week, will be held out of tonight’s […]

The NBA All-Star Game is many months away but people are talking about it now like it’s about to happen next weekend. This is happening because the NBA recently announced changes in the event that it hopes would add more spice to the game and a little bit more drama and enough motivation for players […]

LeBron James is not Roger Ebert but he doesn’t need to have the mind of a famous critic of the arts to surmise that the TV show Keeping Up With The Kardashians is pure crap. That’s exactly what the Cleveland Cavaliers forward said in a recent Instagram story he posted recently when the reality show’s […]

Dwyane Wade was only seconds shy of missing his cue when introduced as a starter of the Cleveland Cavaliers for the first time. The 14-year pro spent his first 13 seasons with the Miami Heat, netting three championships in the process, spending his last with his hometown Chicago Bulls, agreeing to a buyout with them […]

Earlier this week, Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love told several of the team’s beat reporters that he and his teammates hope to attend Game 1 of Major League Baseball’s American League Divisional Series as a group. Now, with just hours remaining until first pitch at Progressive Field, it sounds like Love’s plans will come to […]

Prior to their first preseason game of the 2017-18 NBA season, Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James turned his ankle during a team practice session. “The King,” as he has came to be known, was forced to sit out of the Cavs’ matchup against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night due to his ailment. However, it […]

On Wednesday night, Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard, also known as “Dame Dolla,” paid a visit to Sway In The Morning to drop an exclusive track from his second album, Confirmed, which is slated for an October 6th release. After hearing Lillard’s new jam for the first time, Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith […]

On Wednesday night, the Cleveland Cavs kicked off their 2017 preseason campaign with a matchup against the Atlanta Hawks inside Quicken Loans Arena. Though they were defeated, 109-93, head coach Tyronn Lue and his Cavs got a good look at some of the younger guys on the squad, including Cedi Osman. The recently-signed forward Osman saw […]

During the first quarter of their preseason game against the Atlanta Hawks, Cleveland Cavs guard Iman Shumpert landed awkwardly on his left foot. “Shump,” as he is known, then managed to walk to the sidelines under his own power, but he did not return to play. On Thursday morning, Shumpert underwent further examination by the […]

Apparently, the New York Yankees think they’re funny… In a bit of a cheeky shot, the Yankees’ official Twitter account decided to take a jab at Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James on Thursday afternoon. As most hoops fans know, James, a native of Akron, Ohio, has been spotted wearing Yankees gear in the past. However, […]

The NBA All-Star Game has a new format, and it seems as though Cleveland Cavaliers forward Richard Jefferson is less than pleased. For the first time, All-Star teams will be selected by a pair of captains — no more East vs. West. Who the fans will vote into captaincy remains to be seen, but the topic […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have a tough decision to make in terms of trimming their roster down from 16 guaranteed contracts following Dwyane Wade’s signing to the maximum of 15 by the start of the season. One possible solution would be to move veteran Richard Jefferson. According to Cleveland.com’s Joe Vardon, the Cavs have already contacted […]

Just like everybody else, Tyronn Lue was shocked when he heard the news of the massacre in Las Vegas, where a deranged killer sprayed bullets all over a crowd of people that were watching a country music concert last Sunday. The incident left 59 dead bodies and hundreds more injured. It’s a matter that has […]

According to several reports that were released earlier this afternoon, the Cleveland Cavaliers have hired Andrae Patterson to a front office position. Patterson, 41, previously served as a personnel/player programs coordinator for the Utah Jazz. Now, under newly-appointed general manager Koby Altman, he’ll serve as director of basketball administration. Via Joe Vardon of cleveland.com: “Patterson […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers made their preseason debut on Wednesday inside the Quicken Loans Arena. They faced off against the Atlanta Hawks, in a game highly anticipated by many, as it will be the first time they’ll see some new additions to the team playing in the Wine and Gold jerseys. One of them is Dwyane […]

In what could be a very fitting and even ironic development inside the Cleveland Cavaliers locker room, their latest signing, Dwyane Wade, has reportedly taken over the locker room of Kyrie Irving. The closet will now be the place where a player who chose to play for the team will have his stuff in, which […]

Tonight (Wednesday), the Cleveland Cavaliers will kick off their series of preseason games with a 7:00 p.m. matchup against the Atlanta Hawks inside Quicken Loans Arena. Tomorrow, however, Cavs forward Kevin Love says he and several of his teammates hope to attend a much bigger game as a group at neighboring Progressive Field, where the […]

Earlier this week, the NBA made the decision to change up the format for the 2018 All-Star Game a bit by allowing a pair of captains from the voted-in players to choose the teams rather than the typical East vs. West matchup. This brought forth questions about other possible changes down the line such as […]

Since being traded to the Cleveland Cavs from the Boston Celtics, Isaiah Thomas has primarily voiced excitement about the new opportunity in front of him in his next chapter of his career. However, it is also evident that there was some level disdain about being moved by the Celtics despite him stating that the NBA […]

With the start of the 2017-18 NBA’s regular season now less than two weeks away, teams around the Association are locking in, preparing for the upcoming battle. There will be several talking points throughout the 82-game grind, including favorites to win the championship, as well as league MVP. Cavs’ forward Kevin Love is already thinking […]

With the start of the NBA’s regular season right around the proverbial corner, GM’s around the league were recently asked to vote on a series of topics, including best teams, players, coaches, fans, and offseason moves. As it turns out, LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers were near the top in quite a few categories. […]

After a summer shakeup that dramatically changed basketball, preseason has taken the liberty to alter basketball operations. The National Basketball Association is doing away with the traditional East verse West format and introducing a pickup version with team captains and a draft. While change is always tough on the lay man, players find the new […]

Dwyane Wade made a lot of headlines when he decided to take his talents to Northeast Ohio and join the Cleveland Cavaliers. He is now reunited with his good friend and former teammate, LeBron James, whom he won two championships with during their days with the Miami Heat. Now, the other member of their “Big […]

The biggest trade news came late in the summer when the Cleveland Cavaliers searched for a new home for All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving, who shockingly requested a trade. The Cavs managed to acquire Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas and Jae Crowder whom many feel made the team even better. In addition to the trade, the team acquired Dwyane […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have undergone some serious retooling over the offseason. They traded Kyrie Irving to the Boston Celtics, and got Isaiah Thomas and Jae Crowder in return, signed Cedi Osman, Derrick Rose, Dwyane Wade, and uhm…Jose Calderon! All these transactions give the Cavs a very different roster to parade this coming season than the […]

During the 2017 NBA Finals, Cleveland Cavs veteran guard Iman Shumpert saw his role on the floor significant diminish as the series wore on. In the offseason that has followed, he saw his name mentioned in various trade rumors, but nothing came to fruition. According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com, Shumpert aired out his feelings […]

Don’t believe everything you see in video games. But if you do, you’re going to have a tough time convincing people that 5-foot-9 Isaiah Thomas could physically raise 6-foot-8, 250-pound LeBron James with ease and without a single vein in his head and arms on the verge of popping. That’s what Twitter user @GlenInfante saw […]

Heading into this upcoming season, the Cleveland Cavaliers have a clear singular goal in mind in getting back to a fourth straight NBA Finals. According to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com, offseason acquisition Jae Crowder revealed that he sees the play calling in practice lining up for another rematch against the Golden State Warriors. #Cavs Jae […]

It seems as though Cleveland Cavaliers forward Jae Crowder, who was recently acquired in a deal with the Boston Celtics, is really digging his new environment with the Cavs and may have even taken a bit of a jab at his former team. Along with Isaiah Thomas, Ante Zizic, and a pair of future draft […]

On Monday night, the Cleveland Cavaliers held their annual Wine and Gold scrimmage game inside Quicken Loans Arena. After three abbreviated quarters of play, head coach Tyronn Lue decided to call the game, giving team Gold a two-point victory, 58-56. There were several noteworthy takeaways from the Cavs’ intrasquad scrimmage game, including Kyle Korver’s hot […]

On Thursday evening, the Cleveland Cavaliers held their annual Wine and Gold scrimmage game inside Quicken Loans Arena. After three shortened quarters of action, head coach Tyronn Lue decided to end the intrasquad matchup, leaving team Gold (the reserves) with a 58-56 victory over team Wine (starters). Directly after the game, coach Lue and his […]

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Derrick Rose is still looking for  more ways to victimize and embarrass his defenders. Known to be the owner of a vast array of offensive moves, Rose told Dave McMenamin of ESPN, following the Cavaliers’ annual Wine and Gold scrimmage game on Monday, that he has focused on developing the Eurostep […]

LeBron James isn’t the only Cleveland Cavalier who’s excited to play with Dwyane Wade. Tristan Thompson is getting sent to the bench this season and that might mean playing with Wade, who may be orchestrating the second unit. That could mean more lobs for the Cavs big man, who is eager to be on the […]

With the arrival of their key additions in the offseason, the Cleveland Cavaliers are facing some important decisions on who their starting unit will be once the regular season starts. The good news for them is they have versatile players who can play multiple positions, which will allow Tyronn Lue to field in different combinations. […]

During the Cleveland Cavaliers’ annual Wine & Gold scrimmage at the Quicken Loans Arena on Monday, Cedi Osman wasn’t able to see action, leaving some fans wondering if there’s something wrong with the Turkish forward. Dave McMenamin of ESPN, however, has made it clear that Osman is experiencing back spasms, which explains why the Cavs […]

Despite the start of next season only a few weeks away, the Cleveland Cavaliers still have important decisions to make on who they will give their final roster spots to. While many expect Richard Jefferson to still make their regular season lineup, it appears that he may be in danger of losing his spot. According […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers had their much anticipated Wine and Gold scrimmage on Monday in front of thousands of fans inside the Quicken Loans Arena. As expected, it was highly entertaining, and was filled with lots of promotions throughout the night. One of them was a half-court shot challenge to J.R. Smith, that had a generator […]

LeBron James has officially been ruled out of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ first preseason game against the Atlanta Hawks due to the ankle injury he suffered last week, according to Cleveland.com’s Joe Vardon. James injured the ankle while stepping on a teammate’s foot during practice on Wednesday and caused him to miss the team’s wine and gold […]