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Dan Gilbert expects Kyrie Irving to be with the Cleveland Cavaliers when training camp commences. That seemed to be an ultra-safe statement from the Cavs’ majority owner on the drama that has hounded the team’s offseason since Irving requested to be traded from Cleveland. But according to Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com, there could have been […]

J.R. Smith and LeBron James just had an exchange recently — but not the concerning type. While in China, Smith made sure the world knows of his bragging rights over his Cleveland Cavaliers teammate in James. The former posted a photo on Instagram, showing off his latest cop, Nike’s newest LeBron 14s, which he claims […]

Nike is set to release the latest line of LeBron James‘ shoe with the LeBron 14s that will hit the store shelves this weekend. However, Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith has revealed on Instagram that he got himself a pair of the sneakers before James. https://www.instagram.com/p/BXILsMzDRQV/ Smith had an opportunity to snag them first given that […]

During the introductory press conference for new general manager Koby Altman, the Cleveland Cavs made it clear that it was still a fluid situation. According to Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com, the Cavaliers already have in mind what they want in exchange for the four-time All-Star point guard. The word is out around the NBA. The […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers aren’t only faced with the dilemma of finding a team that is willing to give in to their astronomical demands in exchange for Kyrie Irving, but are also hounded by a looming LeBron James free agency that has many pundits pointing to the direction of the Los Angeles Lakers. This makes for […]

UPDATE: According to Brad Turner of the L.A. Times, the Clippers have backed out of trade talks after doing their due diligence. Clippers know that 3-team deal for Kyrie Irving won't work either. But at least Clippers made an effort. — Brad Turner (@BA_Turner) July 28, 2017 Clippers found out Cavs want veteran starter, young […]

On Tuesday, July 25th, the Cleveland Cavaliers announced that they had signed former MVP Derrick Rose to a one-year deal. With the Rose signing, the Cavs now have a solid backup point guard, which was a concern among many fans after a disappointing turnout from Deron Williams last season and the underwhelming addition of Jose […]

U.S. National Soccer Team talisman Christian Pulisic hasn’t been witness to many defeats, either with the youth-infused red-white-and-blue or with his club team Borussia Dortmund, but upon returning to his new home in Germany, he’s bound to feel what it’s like to lose a bet with another pro. No, it was wasn’t millions or thousands, […]

During last season’s NBA All-Star festivities, Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving joined his teammates, Richard Jefferson and Channing Frye, on their hit podcast show, ‘Road Trippin.’ Amid their wide-ranging discussion, Irving made a rather bold claim, stating that the Earth is flat. “The Earth is flat (x 3), Kyrie said during the show. “All […]

Through his first six years in the league, Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving has developed into one of the premier players. Irving is coming off his best individual season where he averaged 25.2 points on 47.3 shooting from the field and 40.1 percent from 3-point range along with 5.8 assists per game. These statistics […]

In the days following Derrick Rose‘s decision to join the Cleveland Cavaliers on a one-year, $2.1 million, his new teammate LeBron James has invited him to do workouts in Las Vegas. These workouts have reportedly included a few assistant coaches to help out including Damon Jones. According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, Jones is currently holding some […]

According to Cleveland.com’s Joe Vardon, the Boston Celtics are offering a package of Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder and multiple first round picks for to the Cleveland Cavaliers for disgruntled point guard Kyrie Irving according to his sources. Also according to Vardon’s sources, the Cavaliers would then move Thomas to acquire more even more assets. For […]

Amid all the drama and brouhaha currently engulfing the Cleveland Cavaliers, Koby Altman knows that aside from acting like a school counselor in sorting out any internal rifts, he was primarily hired to make crucial personnel decisions and moves. In taking the job, Altman is pressed to improve on areas in which the Cavaliers seem […]

In wake of Kyrie Irving‘s trade request, there have been many details to emerge about how the potential deal for Paul George unraveled last month. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the reason for talks falling apart between both teams came down to the protection of the first-round pick. Here’s where the deal fell apart, […]

According to TMZ Sports, former Cleveland Cavalier Drew Gooden suggested that the beef between Cavs point guard Kyrie Irving and LeBron James can be settled in a round of fisticuffs. Gooden then goes on to say that after the duo settle their problems they can go on to continue losing to the Golden State Warriors. […]

As most hoops fans know, Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving requested a trade in a meeting with team owner Dan Gilbert and newly-appointed general manager Koby Altman earlier this month. Whether or not the Cavs will trade Irving is yet to be seen. According to several reports, there are approximately 20 teams interested […]

Koby Altman may have just been promoted to general manager of the Cleveland Cavaliers, but now the 34-year-old executive gets the unenviable task of dealing with the drama surrounding Kyrie Irving‘s recent trade request. All things considered, Altman has handled the situation with class — a fact one opposing GM has taken note of. “I’ll […]

NBA teams have started to gear up talks regarding Kyrie Irving, and while nearly 20 of 30 teams have inquired in some way or another, so have NBA players about the possibility to have him on their team. “I don’t like him personally, but I hate playing against him. I’d trade a lot to get […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are expecting large riches in return for their young All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving, reportedly wanting a package similar to what the Denver Nuggets got in 2011 for Carmelo Anthony, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. “The Cavaliers want a package that resembles the 2011 Denver Nuggets-New York Knicks deal for Carmelo Anthony […]

The NBA is taking its proper caution when it comes to Kyrie Irving, as teams are meticulously studying every aspect of his persona to gauge if he is worth a collection of assets in a potential trade scenario. An organization will look at every angle, asking about his character and habits, his leadership and late […]

Of all teams that were reportedly among Kyrie Irving’s preferred destinations if traded by the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Miami Heat were never considered as a frontrunner. But that could change soon. According to a report by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the South Beach team is now willing to include Goran Dragic and Justise Winslow as the […]

New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr has some big goals in life, which includes being the highest-paid player in the NFL. While that declaration might elicit guffaws from some people, there’s at least one person who believes in him, and that’s Cleveland Cavaliers LeBron James. In a terse and emoji-filled tweet, James made it […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been caught in a whirlwind of rumors surrounding Kyrie Irving‘s trade request. According to Brian Windhorst of ESPN, LeBron James isn’t helping the team look into possible trade scenarios to move the three-time All-Star. LeBron James has been communicative with Cavs but is not inquiring about any players in possible Kyrie […]

It’s no secret that LeBron James is one of the most competitive players in the league today. Not only does his attitude towards games rub off to his teammates, but he also wants his sons to have the same drive as himself. The King recently watched an AAU game of his eldest son, LeBron Jr., […]

When it was reported that LeBron James invited Eric Bledsoe to workout with him in Las Vegas earlier this week, speculations quickly emerged that a deal between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Phoenix Suns involving Kyrie Irving is imminent. However, it apparently has nothing to do with that. James and Bledsoe have had a close relationship for the past […]

When Derrick Rose agreed to join the Cleveland Cavaliers, it came as a surprise to many as they did not emerge as a favorite to land his services early in the summer. However, what came more of a shock was when the 2011 MVP signed a minimum deal for $2.1 million, especially coming off a […]

Playing in the shadow of Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James can be a tough ask for any NBA player, and apparently, four-time All-Star Kyrie Irving feels the same way. As most hoops fans know by now, the crafty ball-handler requested a trade in a meeting with team owner Dan Gilbert and newly-appointed general manager Koby […]

There is no stranger situation in the NBA than what is going on in Northeast Ohio. The Cleveland Cavaliers quickly became the talking point of the league, as star point guard Kyrie Irving requested a trade to leave the former world champions. The NBA community was sent into a frenzy as new developments were delivered […]

Over the past few weeks, there have been several reports linking the Eastern Conference champion Cleveland Cavaliers to the Phoenix Suns, among other teams, in potential trade discussions — most of which revolve around Kyrie Irving‘s availability. As most Cavs fans know, Irving requested a trade in a meeting with team owner Dan Gilbert and […]

On Wednesday night, Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James intended on watching the Adidas Uprising Summer Championships game between LaMelo Ball’s Big Baller Brand and Zion Williamson’s SC Supreme in Las Vegas, but security concerns seem to have forced a change of plans. According to a report from ESPN’s Myron Medcalf, the arena was packed with […]

Kyrie Irving requested to be traded and it seems as though the world is coming to an end. When news is delivered about a player of his stature, the NBA world turns into a frenzy of conspiracy theories, trying to work out why a player has chosen to leave or take a different path. This […]

Earlier this month, Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving requested a trade in a meeting with team owner Dan Gilbert and newly-appointed general manager Koby Altman. Now, nearly two weeks later, both Gilbert and Altman are having a hard time reaching the crafty ball-handler. According to a report from Jason Lloyd of The Athletic, […]

Despite a relatively mum press conference on Wednesday, the Cleveland Cavaliers are putting wheels in motion on a Kyrie Irving trade and could look to ship out other assets that have put the organization over the luxury tax, according to Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders. “Another stated goal is to dump off some salary and reduce […]

There’s been plenty of behind-the-scenes drama in the Cleveland Cavaliers organization this offseason, and it appears that newly-appointed general manager Koby Altman had just inadvertently stirred the bubbling pot of turmoil a little bit more. The 34-year-old Altman, who was officially named as the new Cavs GM this past Monday, was contacted by SportsCenter and […]

Former Cleveland Cavaliers swingman Mike Miller played alongside Kyrie Irving back in 2014-15. The two of them have apparently stayed in touch, even though Miller was only around for that one season with the Cavs. Miller, who last played for the Denver Nuggets before being waived by the team on July 11, went on AltitudeSports950’s podcast […]

Much of the rumblings surrounding Kyrie Irving over the last few days have stemmed from the uncertainty of LeBron James future with the Cleveland Cavaliers beyond next season. During his introductory press conference, new general manager Koby Altman made it clear that the four-time MVP is still committed to the team and the city. Koby […]

Despite the free agent market thinning out, the Cleveland Cavaliers earlier this week were able to hammer out a one-year, $2.1 million deal with former All-Star point guard Derrick Rose. It was a decision that basically came down to deciding between Cavaliers and the Los Angeles Lakers, and he ultimately chose the former. During his […]

On Wednesday afternoon, members of the media gathered at Cleveland Clinic Courts in Independence, Ohio to hear Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert officially introduce Koby Altman as the team’s new general manager. “We’re really excited to keep this thing moving forward,” Altman said of his new role with the Cavaliers during Wednesday’s presser. Both Gilbert and […]

Carmelo Anthony was always projected to be a good fit with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Fans dreamed of days where we’d sign or trade for him and get their own “Big Four” in wine and gold. But with the recent news that Kyrie Irving has requested to be traded off the team before this upcoming season the fit of Anthony […]