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Tonight, the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers will square off against the Milwaukee Bucks at 7:00 p.m. EST inside Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs have been dealing with quite a few injuries to their lineup this season, including J.R. Smith’s fractured thumb and Kevin Love’s knee. Both are expected to be ready for Cleveland’s playoff […]

The Cavaliers may be the defending world champions, but even despite them lifting the Larry O’Brien trophy last June, a road to repeating does come with its challenges. One of those obstacles is the injury bug, which has hit some of the big names in northeast Ohio. J.R. Smith has missed most of this season […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers and LeBron James will finally have their playmaker, and he seems a perfect fit for the world champions on paper. Deron Williams is the productive veteran they craved, who has All-Star credentials and Olympic experience to boot. Williams and team leader James shared a locked room in 2008 when Team USA took home […]

How the Deron Williams Addition Will Benefit the Cavaliers After a thorough search for the backup point guard position, the Cavaliers have found their man in Deron Williams, who is expected to sign with Cleveland by March 1st. Williams, the 13-year veteran out of Illinois and the 3-time All-Star, has made several stops throughout his […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers stood by and watched the trade deadline pass without making a move, but look to be one of the biggest winners of the day. Deron Williams was waived by the Dallas Mavericks following the deadline, and the Cavaliers are poised to sign the free agent, three time All-Star. Cleveland’s newest sharpshooter, Kyle […]

Since being traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Philadelphia 76ers before Thursday’s trade deadline, Andrew Bogut knew his season would not end in Philadelphia. Many expected him to reach a buyout agreement in order to join a contender, similar to his Mavericks’ teammate Deron Williams. Some rumors had Bogut joining the Cleveland Cavaliers, but […]

With the trade deadline now passed, and the playoff eligibility waiver deadline fast approaching (March 1st – the last date that players can be waived by their current teams and still be eligible to play in the playoffs with their new team), the current free agents (and the players currently in buyout discussions) are just about all […]

Politics and sports are usually two separate worlds, but as of late, the two have intersected unlike we’ve seen since the days of Muhammad Ali, Kareem Abdul-Jabaar, Jim Brown and Bill Russell. Nowadays, players have more influence and platform to speak about anything they want, more so than previous generations. More and more athletes are […]

If you’ve been living under a rock the past couple of weeks, you wouldn’t have heard that Kyrie Irving made a bold claim that the earth is flat. Chances are you’ve heard it, but despite Irving providing a clear meaning to what he initially meant with the outrageous statement, reactions are still pouring in on […]

LeBron James is the most powerful athlete in the world, and the best basketball player on the planet. Luckily for Nike, they have the pleasure of James representing them, and no one in the world has more exposure and influence as the king. He is the perfect role model, athlete and fashion sportswear representative we […]

From the outside, it looked like a quiet NBA trade deadline for the Cleveland Cavaliers. What some didn’t realize however, that despite not making a single move on deadline day, the Cavs actually ended up the biggest winners of all. They did it without any re-shaping of their roster, as rumors swirled around defensive specialist […]

Game Preview: :::: Click Here For Full CavsNation Pregame Stat Guide :::: STARTING LINEUP CHANGE:  LeBron James is out due to illness – Richard Jefferson will start in his place. UPCOMING MILESTONES:  With four more three pointers, Kyle Korver reaches 2,014 for his career, and passes both Jamal Crawford and Vince Carter for 5th most in NBA history. With eight more assists, Kyrie […]

As of 5pm Eastern Standard Time, veteran point guard and former All-Star Deron Williams’ agent confirms his client’s intent to join the Cleveland Cavaliers, per FOX Sports Ohio’s Sam Amico. Williams was waived last Thursday following the NBA trade deadline, and after spending 48 hours on the waiver wire, he has been cleared to sign as […]

This season, the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers have been dealing with a few injuries to their rotation. One member of the team, however, feels confident about his recovery. Kevin Love, Cleveland’s star power forward, recently underwent what he is calling a “very minor surgery” to remove a loose body from his knee. Love’s arthroscopic […]

Tonight, the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers will square off against the Chicago Bulls inside Quicken Loans Arena for a divisional bout at 8:30 p.m. EST. The Cavs have been dealing with a few injuries to their rotation this season, including J.R. Smith’s fractured thumb and now Kevin Love’s knee. Both are expected to make […]

Earlier this afternoon, the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers announced that they have assigned rookie point guard Kay Felder to the Canton Charge for their home game against the Delaware 87’ers tonight. Cavs have assigned Kay Felder to Charge. He'll be in Canton for tonight's game vs 87ers. Averaging 30 ppg in two games with […]

Kyle Korver has been absolutely outstanding since departing the Atlanta Hawks for the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 2003 draft pick out of Creighton has caught fire with the Wine and Gold, finding his place and doing what he does best – draining shots from beyond the arc. Korver recently joined an elusive club, reaching 2,000 made […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors have met in the last two NBA finals, and could be on a collision course for three straight against each other on the biggest stage this season. It would be the first time in NBA history that two teams have met for three consecutive NBA finals, and because […]

It seems like an eternity since we’ve seen Cleveland Cavaliers fan favorite J.R. Smith take to the floor for the world champions, as Smith has been out of action since December 20th, undergoing surgery to repair a thumb injury. J.R. Smith was out on the floor again before tip-off on Thursday night as the Cavs […]

Cavs superstar point guard Kyrie Irving usually lets his game do the talking, but as of late, the Duke product has made some very bold claims. Firstly, Irving shocked the basketball world saying the earth is flat. Now, he’s made another big call regarding the NBA All-Star game moving forward. As most would agree, this […]

This year’s NBA All-Star game has come and gone. After four quarters of dunks and highlight plays, the Western Conference managed to dispatch the East, 192-182, in a game that (once again) broke the All-Star game points total. There were many takeaways from the weekend, but one in particular had people scratching their heads. On […]

After a turbulent month in January which saw the Cavaliers go 7-8, the Wine and Gold have righted the ship — sizzling hot in February. They’re currently 8-1 through the month after they put the Knicks to the sword tonight inside Quicken Loans Arena. Charles Oakley was in attendance to see the Cavs turn it […]

It was not so long ago an ugly day dawned upon the NBA, as New York Knicks legend Charles Oakley was kicked out of Madison Square Garden and accused of substance and alcohol abuse. It was a dark day for the already dysfunctional Knicks franchise, who stayed in the headlines since then with their unprofessional […]

Game Feed: Knicks: 51 – Cavaliers: 69 The Knicks are shooting 39.6% from the field and 36.4% from three. The Cavaliers are shooting 52.0% from the field and 40.9% from three. High Scorers: NYK: C. Lee – 13 points CLE: K. Irving – 15 points Rebounds: NYK: 24 (K. O’Quinn – 7 rebounds) CLE: 29 […]

Before the All-Star break, the Cavaliers seemed to be dominating the league. The Cavaliers were tied for best win percentage (87.5%) as well as having the most points in the stretch at a sizable 121.4 per game. Mainly due to the crazy efficiency of LeBron James (who shot 63.4% from the field and 60.6 from three in […]

Just after 5:00 P.M. EST today, ESPN’s Marc Stein reported that the Dallas Mavericks decided to waive veteran point guard, Deron Williams — a player who the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers have been pursuing for months. The Mavs have told Deron Williams they will pay off the full remaining amount of his deal if he […]

LeBron James‘ load of minutes has become a topic of conversation amongst fans, analysts, and the Cavs‘ coaching staff. Currently, James is averaging 25.9 points, 8.8 assists, 7.7 rebounds, and 1.4 steals in a whopping 37.5 minutes per game. As the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers enter the second half of the season with a few […]

Yesterday, the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers invited former Milwaukee Bucks big man Larry Sanders to town for a workout session. Sam Amico of Fox Sports Ohio and Amico Hoops first reported that the Cavs could elect to strike a deal if they like what they see in Sanders. If the #Cavs like what they […]

This year’s NBA All-Star festivities have come and gone, as the Western Conference dispatched the East, 192-182, in what proved to be a record-breaking total score. There were many takeaways from the weekend, including a first look at LeBron James‘ new “Red Carpet” LeBron 14s from Nike. James was spotted wearing the shoes during All-Star […]

UPDATE: 2/23/2017 4:15PM EST David Aldridge of NBA.com and TNT is reporting that once Deron Williams and the Dallas Mavericks work out a buyout agreement, Williams will join the Cavaliers. If Mavericks waive (not a buyout) Deron Williams, all signs point to DWill quickly working out a deal with the Cavs, per league sources. — […]

Cavs target alert. According to Marc Stein of ESPN, a medium sized trade where the Philadelphia 76ers will be trading Nerlens Noel to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Andrew Bogut, Justin Anderson and a first round pick has just occurred. Cleveland has been connected to Bogut for the past season, with his experience in […]

Over the past few weeks, J.R. Smith, Cleveland Cavaliers marksman, and his wife, Jewel Harris, have been dealing with the premature birth of their daughter, Dakota. Dakota was born in January at 21 weeks old and weighed just one pound, She has been fighting for her life in the neonatal unit ever since. There is […]

With the deadline mere hours away, it is looking less and less likely that Cleveland will be making improvements via the trade market. With few assets left, Cleveland has little they can bring to the table in trade negotiations, and only a definitive upgrade would see Cleveland willing to part with a rotation player such […]

Today, the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers held an audition of sorts for former Milwaukee Bucks big man and current free agent, Larry Sanders. Sanders, 28, holds career averages of 6.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks through 233 games. The former 15th overall pick in the 2010 NBA Draft met with Cavs head coach […]

The Cavaliers have been linked to many players as they continue their search for a playmaker, but one point guard in particular stands out. Fun, RESPONSIBLE #Mavs trade speculation: @DLord_DBdotcom sees #Mavs / #Cavs back on phone re Deron Williams. — mike fisher ✭ (@fishsports) February 22, 2017 A 13-year veteran, Deron Williams was one […]

Just after today’s team practice at Cleveland Clinic Courts, the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers officially announced the signing of forward Derrick Williams to a second 10-day contract. #Cavs have officially signed Derrick Williams to a second 10-day deal, per team release. — Sam Amico (@AmicoHoops) February 22, 2017 So far, Williams, who initially signed […]

Today, on the eve of the NBA’s Thursday trade deadline, teams across the association are still looking for players whom they feel best for their rotational puzzle. According to Bleacher Report’s Adam Wells and ESPN’s Marc Stein, Cavaliers guard Iman Shumpert has become a target for the Houston Rockets. Houston expressed interest in acquiring Cleveland's […]

Today, the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers invited former Milwaukee Bucks Center Larry Sanders to town for a workout session. According to Sam Amico of Fox Sports Ohio and Amico Hoops, if the Cavs like what they see in Sanders, they’ll likely begin discussing a deal. If the #Cavs like what they see with Larry […]

LeBron James has been the best basketball player in the world for around a decade now. It took The Kid From Akron only a few short years after being drafted #1 overall in 2003 to almost single-handedly drag a talent- bereft Cleveland squad past the Detroit Pistons and to the 2007 NBA Finals. Sure, he […]