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Cavs NewsLeBron James ranked 2nd on ESPN's World Fame 100

Ben Almar, ESPN’s director of analytics, recently compiled a list of the 100 most famous athletes on the planet. Almar’s list uses a formula that combines endorsement deals with social media following, as well as internet search popularity. As a result of his $55 million in endorsement deals (Nike, Kia Motor, Sprite, Beats Electronics, etc.) […]

Cavs NewsLeBron James wants to own a team after playing days are over

Cleveland Cavaliers superstar small forward LeBron James has already ruled out coaching as a post-NBA career, but he isn’t eliminating team ownership as a possibility. In fact, the King recently told Ken Berger of The Athletic that he “will own a team one day.” “Why do I want to own team?,” James asked. “I think […]

Cavs NewsLeBron James sings praise for Mike Brown ahead of Game 1

As most basketball fans know, the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors are destined to clash in the NBA Finals for an unprecedented third consecutive season. There are several notable storylines heading into Game 1, including the absence of Warriors head coach Steve Kerr. Coach Kerr has been dealing with complications from a […]

Cavs NewsTyronn Lue doesn't believe that Stephen Curry has had a down season

With Stephen Curry unable to secure a spot inside the top-three finalists for the MVP award this season, the chatter just got louder on him having a down year in terms of production on the court. It didn’t take long for that talk to find its way around to Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue, who quickly […]

Cavs NewsTyronn Lue on matchup against the Warriors: 'They've gotten better, We've gotten better'

The NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers will spend the next two days preparing for their matchup against the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals. As most basketball fans know, the Cavs and Warriors have met in the previous two championship rounds. Golden State took the first round (2015). Then, in 2016, Cleveland came back […]

Cavs NewsKyrie Irving on Finals matchup against the Warriors: 'This is what everyone wants to see.'

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors are set for an unprecedented third consecutive meeting in the NBA Finals. The two best teams in the game will collide to settle the score once and for all. If you’re a basketball fan, you already know how the first two chapters of this trilogy were written. Now, […]

Cavs NewsLeBron James on Tyronn Lue's calm state

As a former player, Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue has a unique perspective on everyday life in the NBA. For the most part, coach Lue has a quiet and reserved persona. He’d much rather his players be in the lime-light than himself. After dispatching the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday […]

Cavs NewsCaron Butler: 'LeBron James should never be the underdog in any series'

Following a dominant run through the Eastern Conference, the Cleveland Cavaliers find themselves in the NBA Finals for the third straight year. Despite that, numerous Las Vegas betting odds have placed the Golden State Warriors as the favorites to win the NBA title. With that in mind, veteran forward Caron Butler stated in a recent […]

Cavs NewsPat Riley won't root for LeBron James in NBA Finals, remains noncommital

On Thursday night, the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers will square off against the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals for a third consecutive season. According to most accounts, the Warriors are favored in the upcoming series. Yesterday afternoon in Malibu, California, a TMZ reporter caught up with Miami Heat president Pat Riley to get […]

Cavs NewsLeBron Jame dismisses Cavs' underdog status in Vegas sportsbooks

When the Cleveland Cavaliers eliminated the Boston Celtics after Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals, they were able to setup a third consecutive meeting with the Golden State Warriors. Soon after, the odds for their finals series was already released by the sportbooks in Las Vegas, which were in favor of the Western Conference […]

Cavs NewsKevin Love on track to break some historic postseason numbers

The Cleveland Cavaliers are now just one step away from earning a second straight NBA title after zooming through the Eastern Conference in dominant fashion. Their 12-1 playoff record has been fueled primarily by their offensive production averaging a franchise postseason record 116.3 points per game on personal best marks of 50.7 percent shooting from […]

Cavs NewsNBA Finals and Finals MVP odds released

For the anxious hoops fans, the wait is almost over because the NBA Finals are just a few days away and the most anticipated matchup between the league’s two juggernaut teams has come. That moment where we watch them throwing their best blows for a third straight NBA Finals showdown is set.  In the Eastern […]

Cavs NewsLeBron James compares Kevin Durant's adjustment in Golden State to his experience in Miami

Kevin Durant, last summer, made the huge decision to leave the Oklahoma City Thunder for the Golden State Warriors via free agency. To no surprise, the move drew many comparisons to LeBron James‘ choice to depart the Cleveland Cavaliers for the Miami Heat through free agency in the summer of 2010. According to Marla Ridenour of […]

Cavs NewsLeBron James isn't proclaiming the Warriors as the toughest challenge he's faced

The Cleveland Cavaliers are set to play in their third straight NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors with a prime opportunity to repeat as NBA champions. However, this appears to be the most daunting team that the Cavaliers will face for the title with a squad that features four All-Stars in the starting lineup, […]

Cavs NewsDoes he stay or does he go; The David Griffin Conundrum

Yesterday, Orlando Sentinel’s Mike Bianchi wrote regarding Cleveland Cavaliers General Manager David Griffin and his potential interactions with the Orlando Magic during the offseason. Bianchi wasn’t pleasant, passive aggressively referring to Griffin as “…LeBron’s sock-puppet” and “LeBron’s assistant general manager” which was especially ironic seeing that the article discussed why Griffin should come to Orlando. […]

Cavs NewsLeBron James on Steve Kerr's coaching absence: "He's there"

The trilogy is in full effect, basketball fans. The defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors are set to meet in the NBA Finals for an unprecedented third consecutive season. As most hoops fans know, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has been dealing with complications from a prior back surgery — an ailment that […]

Cavs NewsWatch: LeBron James, J.R. Smith, Cavs turn up at Future & Migos concert

The Cleveland Cavaliers defeat the Boston Celtics on T hursday night and will have enjoyed a week off before the start of the 2017 NBA Finals this upcoming Thursday night in Oakland, CA. When I say ‘enjoy,’ I really mean it. On Saturday night, some Cavaliers players were seen at the ‘Future: Nobody Safe Tour’ […]

Cavs NewsKlay Thompson acknowledges threat of guarding Kyrie Irving, assures Warriors have a gameplan for him

Kyrie Irving became the Golden State Warriors‘ grim reaper last postseason, averaging 27.1 points per game during an epic seven-game series in the NBA Finals and sealing the Cleveland Cavaliers‘ first-ever Larry O’Brien trophy with a dazzling step-back wing three to sink the dagger. Klay Thompson, who will take on the responsibility of guarding the point […]

Cavs NewsKevin Love: Draymond Green 'said he wanted us, now he has us' on June 1

After having met in the past two iterations of the NBA Finals, there is no love lost between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors. Hoping to avenge a blown 3-1 lead in last year’s finals, forward Draymond Green, who has been largely blamed by the letdown, was outspoken about his willingness to get […]

Cavs NewsKevin Love on Cavaliers being underdogs in NBA Finals: 'We will use it as motivation'

The Cleveland Cavaliers are set to enter the NBA Finals for the third consecutive season with an opportunity to defend their NBA title against the Golden State Warriors. Cleveland comes into the matchup having won 12 of their 13 postseason games, sweeping through the first two rounds. However, numerous sports betting companies have them as […]

Cavs NewsMike Brown on how virtually unguardable Kyrie Irving is

As most basketball fans know, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has been dealing with complications from a back surgery — an ailment that could cause him to miss the NBA Finals. Currently, former Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Mike Brown is calling the plays for the Warriors in Kerr’s stead. Ahead of the start […]

Cavs NewsWhat J.R. Smith's daughter did while he was at practice

Since February, Cleveland Cavaliers sharpshooter J.R. Smith and his family have been dealing with the premature birth of their daughter, Dakota. Just last week, little Dakota was released from the NICU ward at Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital. We Walked In Together We Walked Out Together!! Thank you so much to our extended family at the […]

Cavs NewsJ.R. Smith responds to fans' call for his special 2K card

A few NBA players have been handing out assists to fans over the past couple of weeks on Twitter. Former Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant helped a student fan get his final exam canceled just from a single retweet. Washington Wizards point guard John Wall joined the assist train as well by retweeting a student […]

Cavs NewsESPN BPI gives Cavs just 7% chance of winning NBA Championship

As a result of their 135-102 victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers have advanced to face the Golden State Warriors in the championship round for a third consecutive season. If you’re a basketball fan, you know exactly how the first two chapters […]

Cavs NewsWhy Kevin Love waited to join LeBron James at the podium after Game 5

After Thursday’s night’s series-clinching 135-102 Game 5 victory over the Boston Celtics, members of the Cleveland Cavaliers organization made their way to the locker room to celebrate their third consecutive Eastern Conference championship. Chris Fedor of cleveland.com writes in his recent article that Kevin Love and LeBron James were supposed to make an appearance at […]

Cavs NewsPaul Pierce gives his take on why LeBron James would not be in his starting five, prefers Magic Johnson

With LeBron James nearing his seventh consecutive NBA Finals, it once again put his legacy front and center for discussion in regards to where he ranks among the best players of all-time. During ESPN’s “The Jump,” the panel of former players consisting of Paul Pierce, Scottie Pippen, and Tracy McGrady talked about who they believed […]

Cavs NewsShaquille O'Neal says LeBron James is mix of himself, Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Kobe Bryant

Shaquille O’Neal, NBA legend turned TNT analyst, recently sat down for an interview with Joe Vardon of cleveland.com. In a bit of a revealing twist, Shaq likened LeBron James‘ game to that of his own. The Big Diesel didn’t stop there, though. He went on to say that he sees a little bit of Magic […]

Cavs NewsCharles Barkley still has LeBron James outside his all-time five

With the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night steamrolling their way to a third straight NBA Finals appearance, it has put LeBron James‘ legacy at the center of the discussion. Following the convincing 135-102 win in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Celtics, Charles Barkley made it clear that he didn’t feel […]

Cavs NewsBill Laimbeer picks LeBron James over Michael Jordan in the 'greatest of all-time' debate

The never-ending Michael Jordan versus LeBron James debate has resurfaced yet again during the 2017 postseason, and there’s no shortage of former NBA players that have voiced their opinion on the subject. One of the latest, is former “Bad Boy” Bill Laimbeer, who went toe-to-toe with Jordan’s Bulls throughout the 80’s and 90’s. The former Pistons center wasn’t shy in […]

Cavs NewsImagine: A world where the Cavs never drafted Kyrie Irving or Tristan Thompson

One of the worse feelings in the world is the feeling of regret. One who has made the wrong choice would have sleepless nights full of “what ifs” on his mind. What if I made a different choice? What if this is what I did instead? It’s hard to argue that the Cleveland Cavaliers made […]

Cavs NewsDeron Williams on playing his first ever NBA Finals after 12 NBA seasons

As a result of their 135-102 runaway victory in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers have punched their ticket to a third consecutive appearance in the championship round, where they’ll face the Golden State Warriors once more. While it’s true that some members of the Cavs have been to […]

Cavs NewsDavid Griffin: 'I hope everyone says we have no chance.'

And so the epic saga continues… After a gentleman’s sweep over the No. 1 seeded Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals (4-1), the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors are set on a collision course for an unprecedented third consecutive meeting in the NBA Finals. Unless you’ve been living in a cave, or […]

Cavs NewsKevin Love lords over Cavs celebration thanks to mop bucket

It might not have been a sweep, but the mopping was on after the Cleveland Cavaliers dusted the Boston Celtics 135-102 in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals, securing a third straight ticket to the NBA Finals. After the blowout, an overjoyed team celebrated in the locker room with some beer, Gatorade, but most impressively some […]

Cavs NewsKyrie Irving on LeBron James passing Michael Jordan in postseason scoring

Last night, the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers dispatched the Boston Celtics in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals with a 135-102 runaway victory. As a result of their closeout win, the champs will now meet the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals, beginning June 1st at 9 PM EST on ABC. On a […]

Cavs NewsBrad Stevens says Kyrie Irving ended the Celtics

The Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night clinched their third straight NBA Finals appearance after cruising past the Boston Celtics in Game 5. Cleveland had full control of the contest never trailing and led by as many as 39 points. Following the contest, Celtics head coach Brad Stevens voiced that he felt it was Kyrie Irving that […]

Cavs NewsLeBron James: 'I wanted to be Mike'

As a result of their five-game series win over the Boston Celtics, LeBron James and the Cavaliers are on their way to a third consecutive NBA Finals, where they’ll face the Golden State Warriors in an unprecedented “three-match.” With a walk-up three-pointer during the third quarter of last night’s closeout game, James passed former Chicago […]

Cavs NewsLeBron James kept mum on talking about Warriors because 'they cause a lot of stress'

After a dominant 132-105 Game 5 victory against the Boston Celtics, LeBron James just wanted to soak up this last win and yet another visit to the NBA Finals. When asked what he could expect looking ahead, the King wasn’t having any of it, choosing to remain quiet about the main details of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ […]

Cavs NewsLeBron James takes shot at his own hairline: 'I didn't go bald like Mike, but I'm getting there'

After sealing a resounding Game 5 and punching yet another ticket to the NBA Finals, scheduling a third straight meeting with the Golden State Warriors, LeBron James finally had some time to exhale and poke fun at the lighter side of basketball. He even reminisced of his growing up days as a Michael Jordan fan […]

Cavs NewsLeBron James says Kyrie Irving is one of the best one-on-one players in league history

Through the first six years of his NBA career, Kyrie Irving has established himself as one of the best pure scorers in the league. In light of that, his teammate LeBron James recently voiced some huge praise toward the Cleveland Cavaliers‘ All-Star point guard calling him one of the best one-on-one players in today’s game, per Cleveland.com’s […]

Cavs NewsVideo: Kevin Love cuts LeBron James' presser to pose for a team selfie

Fulfilling their media obligations following a gargantuan 135-103, series-clinching win over the Boston Celtics in Game 5, the quartet of Kevin Love, Tristan Thompson, LeBron James, and J.R. Smith couldn’t wait to pose for a group selfie and bask in their postseason glory. Love took a look at his phone, and after getting the approval from Thompson, […]

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