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At 7:00 p.m. EST Wednesday inside Quicken Loans Arena, the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers will face the Toronto Raptors in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The Cavs came out hot in Game 1, torching the Raptors for a 116-105 victory. LeBron James led all Cleveland scorers in the win with 35 points […]

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue has come a long way in his short stint at the helm of the NBA’s defending champs. During last season’s playoffs, Lue led the Cavs to a 10-0 start, setting a new rookie coaching record. And let’s not forget last season’s epic come-from-behind victory against the Golden State Warriors […]

A man of many looks, Iman Shumpert always has one of the more unique hair styles in the NBA. Like for Game 1 against the Toronto Raptors on Monday, Shumpert was in a giant afro. But while Shumpert pulled off the afro and didn’t look that ridiculous, Twitter still had plenty of jokes for the […]

In August of 2016, Cleveland Cavaliers swingman Iman Shumpert was arrested and charged with a DUI count for operating a vehicle under the influence just outside of Atlanta, Georgia. A Fayette County sheriff’s deputy initially stopped Shumpert for failing to maintain his lane. During the traffic stop, Shumpert reportedly admitted to smoking marijuana before driving. Reports […]

When Andrew Bogut suffered a season ending injury minutes into his Cavaliers debut this season, it left Cleveland without a credible big man to come off their bench. Cleveland rectified the situation by bringing in Larry Sanders and then Edy Tavaraes. But Sanders wasn’t Cleveland’s first option, at least for Cavs coach Tyronn Lue — […]

The defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers are one of the most formidable teams in the NBA. Coaching a team with three All-Stars might sound like an easy task — a dream job to some, but Cavs head coach Tyronn Lue says it’s the hardest job he’s had. Via ESPN’s Dave McMenamin: “It’s the hardest job, by […]

With 5:23 left in the fourth quarter of their Game 1 matchup, Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love was called for a foul on Norman Powell. However, he was the one who went down on the floor after taking a shot to the groin. After seeing the incident on replay, speculations have emerged that the Toronto […]

Last night, the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers squared off against the Toronto Raptors inside Quicken Loans Arena for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, ending in a 116-105 victory for the home team. The Cavs jumped out to a 10-3 lead in the opening minutes of last night’s game. As a result of […]

With 18.7 seconds remaining in last night’s Game 1 matchup of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, Cleveland Cavaliers forward and enforcer Dahntay Jones was ejected as a result of two consecutive technical fouls. With the game well in-hand, Cavs head coach Tyronn Lue elected to give Jones, known to be an enforcer of sorts, some playing […]

Last night, the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers sent a stern message to the Toronto Raptors by way of a dominating 116-105 victory in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue had high praise for Iman Shumpert after last night’s game. Shumpert did an excellent job defending Raptors All-Stars DeMar […]

Dan Gilbert, owner of the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers, has yet to offer general manager David Griffin a contract extension, nor a new deal. Griffin’s contract expires at the end of this season. There have been several teams watching the proceedings between Griffin and the Cavs, including the Orlando Magic, who moved on from […]

Facing a large deficit in Monday’s Game 1 matchup of the Eastern Conference Semifinals inside a hostile Quicken Loans Arena, Toronto Raptors head coach Dwane Casey elected to try a desperate strategy. Normally, the Raptors defense is solid. Last night, however, it was not. At one point in the game, the Cavaliers were leading by […]

After eight days off between games, some fans and analysts were wondering if the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers would be a bit rusty in their Game 1 matchup of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Toronto Raptors. However, a quick 13-3 run to start the game had the Cavs silencing any talk of rust. […]

In a brief moment of levity in Cleveland’s dominant Game 1 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Monday, LeBron James pretended to take a sip of beer after he got fouled on a play in the second half. James didn’t actually take a sip, he was just having some fun with the Quicken Loans Arena […]

After helping lead the Cavs to a dominant Game 1 victory over the Raptors in the second-round opener on Monday, Kyrie Irving ran to the sidelines to approach a fan sitting courtside. That fan turned out to be rapper Dave East and Irving took pictures with him and his family. Irving also gave his shoes to […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers came out hot in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, scorching the Toronto Raptors with a 10-0 run and taking an early 13-3 lead. The Raptors answered with a 10-0 run of their own, but the Cavs just kept pouring it on. Another 10-0 Cavs run had the champs leading by […]

Somewhat hilariously, Cavs veteran Dahntay Jones got ejected from Cleveland’s Game 1 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Monday. Jones had only played for a few minutes before getting ejected and since he picked up two technicals, he will have to pay a sizable fine in relation to his salary. But Jones doesn’t have to […]

Wanting to add some more veteran experience at the end of their bench, the Cleveland Cavaliers signed Dahntay Jones for the postseason right before the end of the regular season. The Cavs did the same thing last season and since Jones proved to be an excellent teammate then, Cleveland brought him back this year. Jones […]

A former Slam Dunk contestant, Raptors All-Star DeMar DeRozan is one of the league’s best dunkers and is a legitimate high flyer. But don’t tell that to LeBron James. Thinking he had an easy two points, DeRozan tried to score in the paint against the Cavs in Game 1 of the second-round series between Cleveland and […]

Instrumental to the Cavs leading the Raptors by double-digits in Game 1 of the second-round series between Toronto and Cleveland, LeBron James was really feeling himself throughout the contest. Even after missing a shot, James was extra amped, taking a beer from a Quicken Loans arena employee and pretending to drink it. LeBron James just […]

Turning Quicken Loans Arena into his own personal playground, Kyrie Irving went all Uncle Drew on the Toronto Raptors in the fourth quarter of Game 1 on Monday. Irving lulled Raptors guard Norman Powell to sleep with a series of crossovers and then scored on a runner. Adding insult to injury, Irving drew a foul […]

Late in the third quarter of Game 1 between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors, LeBron James narrowly misses an open layup attempt while getting fouled. In frustration, James goes towards an in-arena food and beverage server, softly taking a beer from her hand and contemplates taking a sip to the delight of the crowd. […]

The Cavaliers probably didn’t draw this play up but it still ended in their favor. In the second quarter of  Game 1 between Toronto and Cleveland on Monday, Raptors forward Patrick Patterson played some great defense and blocked Kyrie Irving at the rim. Unfortunately for Patterson and the Raptors, the loose ball went straight to Kyle […]

Showing no rust from having seven days off, the Cleveland Cavaliers quickly jumped out to a double digit lead against the Toronto Raptors in in the first quarter of Game 1 on Monday. And since they were just scoring at will against the Raptors, the Cavs were doing plenty of celebrating. J.R. Smith was especially […]

Iman Shumpert made Raptors forward Serge Ibaka, one of the best shot blockers in the league, look absolutely ridiculous for jumping in Game 1 on Monday. The Cavs guard needed just a little bit of space in the paint to elevate right over Ibaka and throw down a nasty one-handed slam. Shumpert even had enough […]

Cleveland Cavaliers (2nd Seed) vs Toronto Raptors (3rd Seed) Eastern Conference Playoffs – Round Two, Game One :::: Click Here For Full CavsNation Pregame Stat Guide :::: UPCOMING MILESTONES: LeBron James is four three pointers away from netting 300 in his playoff career and becoming the 4th players in NBA history to do so. He is also 60 points away from […]

Despite having seven days off while they waited for their second-round matchup, the Cleveland Cavaliers showed little rust against the Toronto Raptors in the first quarter of Game 1 on Monday. This was especially evident by the play of Kyrie Irving and LeBron James. Deflecting the ball on defense to Irving, James took off down the […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith is embracing his role as the best on-ball defender on the team. Tonight, the defending champs will kick off the Eastern Conference Semifinals with a match-up against the Toronto Raptors inside Quicken Loans Arena at 7:00 p.m. EST. There will be several key positional battles in Game 1. However, Smith, […]

There is no doubt, Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith is one of the best shooters in the NBA. However, marksmanship is not the only part of his game. Smith, now 31 years of age, is also a great defender. Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue has dubbed Smith as one the best defenders on the team. […]

A long period of down time might create problems for some NBA teams in the postseason, but the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers, who swept the Indiana Pacers in their first-round series, are staying focused on their ultimate goal. After yesterday’s practice, J.R. Smith was asked to give his thoughts on Cleveland’s week off. Via Joe […]

Yesterday afternoon, the Los Angeles Clippers were eliminated from this season’s NBA Playoffs by way of a Game 7 defeat at the hands of the Utah Jazz (104-91). As a result, some members of the Clippers organization are already preparing for the offseason. However, one member of the team won’t be returning. Paul Pierce, a […]

Monday’s Game 1 matchup of the NBA’s Eastern Conference Semifinals between the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers and the Toronto Raptors will be loaded with several key positional battles. One player in particular, Raptors forward P.J. Tucker, has the tall order of guarding LeBron James. So, can Tucker, a newcomer to the Raptors, manage to limit […]

Tonight, the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers will face the Toronto Raptors at 7:00 p.m. EST inside Quicken Loans Arena for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Since these two teams met in last year’s Eastern Conference Finals, a series which the Cavs won in six games, both sides have made a few changes. […]

Despite putting up ridiculous numbers in another incredible regular season campaign, the Most Valuable Player the league has ever seen may be on the outside looking in during the MVP voting yet again this season. The Oklahoma City Thunder’s Russell Westbrook and the Houston Rockets’ James Harden are getting all the plaudits, and although both have been extraordinary, […]

LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers took care of the Indiana Pacers and Paul George in the 10th  playoff sweep of James’ career. It was a hard-fought series, but the Cavs and The King were just too much for the Pacers to handle, and the world champs earned an entire week off as their then-potential […]

In 2015, it was #NextManUp. In 2016, it was #Allin216. This year, it’s fair to say the Cavs motto is #FlipThatSwitch after relentless doubt from fans and critics surrounded the defending champs’ defense for the later part of the regular season. At one point, the question shifted from if the Cavs are trying to if […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will be taking on the Toronto Raptors in the 2017 Eastern Conference Semifinals. While it’ll be a rematch of the 2016 Eastern Conference Finals, it’ll be a matchup of two slightly different teams. The Cavs haven’t changed as much since last year’s championship; the Raptors, however, have a new look with the […]

Flip the switch. That has been the consolation for Cleveland Cavaliers fans throughout the regular season where the defending NBA champions showed vulnerability. Injuries hounded the team all year long, LeBron James played surprisingly heavy minutes, and the defense left plenty to be desired. They did the same last year. After a tumultuous 82-game grind, […]

Over the past couple of days, Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue has been preparing his players for their second-round matchup in this year’s NBA Playoffs. Game 1 between the Cavs and Toronto Raptors will tip off on Monday at 7 p.m. EST inside Quicken Loans Arena. After yesterday’s practice session at Cleveland Clinic Courts, […]