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Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue hasn’t used Derrick Williams much thus far in the NBA Playoffs, but according to Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com, that fact could change. Williams, a 6’8″ swingman selected with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves, signed with the Cavaliers on February 9th […]

Yesterday morning, police and neighborhood patrol units responded to a report that LeBron James‘ Los Angeles-area home had been vandalized. According to TMZ, the perpetrator spray-painted a racial slur on the outermost gate of the property, which has since been covered up. Now, police and detectives are investigating the crime, asking neighboring residences for any […]

Ever since notoriously challenging Kobe Bryant to a game of one-on-one during a Team USA workout, Kyrie Irving has had an Anakin Skywalker-to-Yoda type of relationship with The Black Mamba, soaking in every bit of the wisdom he’s acquired through his illustrious 20 years in the league. So it came as no surprise that the young […]

While Kyrie Irving has been probably the most elegant second-option of any team in the league, the young point guard will be ready to take the crown whenever his teammate, LeBron James, decides to cede his seat in the throne of basketball royalty. “Whenever that time comes and it’s my time to be the leader of […]

There has been a lot said of the upcoming trilogy in the NBA Finals between the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors. Analysts have broken down individual matchups, bench depth, and even the fact that Warriors head coach Steve Kerr could miss the Finals entirely due to complications from a prior back surgery. […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers over the last three years have been one of the league’s most successful franchises, reaching three consecutive NBA Finals including earning the first championship in team history. Beyond the massive impact that LeBron James has made on the court since his return to the organization, general manager David Griffin has been a key […]

Yesterday afternoon, the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors participated in the NBA’s annual Finals media availability. Just as he was last year, Jimmy Kimmel’s trusty sidekick, Guillermo Rodriguez, was in attendance. Guillermo, one of the funniest men in entertainment, was given the opportunity to interview Cavs guard J.R. Smith during a break […]

On the eve of the highly anticipated NBA finals rubber match between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors, the NBA world eagerly awaits, as the two biggest teams meet again to add another chapter to their ever-growing storied rivalry. As the two outfits stormed through their conferences, NBA fans got what they so desperately craved […]

There are just some things in a career that come straight out of childhood. For basketball players, the dream to play in the NBA is like a CEO – the pinnacle of a craft. However, there may not be a player more crafty than Kyrie Irving. Irving, who has continued to mature into a dynamic […]

During the Los Angeles Lakers‘ steamrolling of the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2001 NBA Finals, one of the most memorable moments from the series was Hall of Famer Allen Iverson stepping over Tyronn Lue in overtime of Game 1. It’s a singular moment that has lived on in infamy in the many years since it’s occurrence, […]

Heading into the 2017 NBA Finals, one of the prominent conversations around the league has been LeBron James‘ standing among the greatest players of all-time. James is set to enter his seventh straight NBA Finals with a chance to earn his fourth championship. With that in mind, Golden State Warriors All-Star forward Draymond Green made it […]

As he was last year, Jimmy Kimmel’s trusty sidekick, Guillermo Rodriguez, was at today’s NBA Finals media availability. No matter where Guillermo goes, laughter quickly follows, as Cleveland Cavaliers guard Iman Shumpert discovered. During a break in today’s media action, Guillermo came to Shumpert, who was seated on the courtside bench. In what can only […]

Enjoying the wonders of a well-deserved rest prior to the start of the NBA Finals, the Cleveland Cavaliers went out for a team dinner, occasion forward Kevin Love used to order the “finest glass of red [wine]” the house had available. Of course, team jokester Richard Jefferson couldn’t let his overly fancy taste for wine escape […]

Well, basketball fans, the epic “three-match” is upon us. The defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors are set to meet in the NBA Finals for an unprecedented third consecutive season. By now, most hoops fans know how the first two chapters of this novel were written, with Golden State winning in 2015, then […]

Earlier this morning, TMZ reported that LeBron James‘ Los Angeles-area home had been vandalized. According to LAPD and neighborhood watch, the perpetrator spray-painted a racial slur on the outermost gate of the residence. During today’s NBA Finals media availability, James, a known civil rights advocate, shared a somber message with regards to the situation. “No […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will be playing in their third consecutive NBA Finals starting Thursday night, and they’ll either go into the 2017-18 season for a three-peat or for revenge depending on what happens this postseason. Regardless of whether they win or lose, the Cavs will be “evolving to a new modernized look,” according to a […]

As the Cleveland Cavaliers faithful across the globe await the start of this season’s NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors, some die-hard fans are showing their team spirit in a unique way. Feeling compelled to “Defend The Land,” several Northeast Ohio residents have transformed their front lawns into works of Cavaliers art. Twitter user […]

A Los Angeles-area home owned by Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James has become the target of an apparent hate crime, according to TMZ. Reporters indicate that someone has spray-painted a racial slur on the outermost gate of the property, which has since been covered up. Now, police and detectives are investigating the crime. TMZ reports […]

While much of the attention on the upcoming NBA Finals are focused on the big-name stars of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors, some of their role players are quietly entering the series armed with dangerous potential to become game-changers themselves. One of them is Cavs starting center Tristan Thompson, who’s known to be among the […]

While most consider this third iteration of a Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Golden State Warriors NBA Finals matchup to be a war of muscle vs. finesse between LeBron James and Kevin Durant, some others are honing in on the supporting cast aspects. One of them, is JaVale McGee, who has been an unrelenting source of energy […]

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.) […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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. […]

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 […]

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’ […]

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 […]

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 […]