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Former Denver Nuggets head coach George Karl rained criticism with comments about his former players in his new book: Furious George — among them, Cleveland Cavaliers swingman J.R. Smith. According to some excerpts given to Newsday early on Thursday, the tenured coach was unapologetically blunt with his thoughts about a Nuggets team that never quite achieved close […]

LeBron James is the best basketball player in the world today. With his stature and greatness, it’s no surprise that many bring out their best game whenever they go up against him and his team. To James, that’s exactly what happened earlier this week when the Milwaukee Bucks had a back-to-back set against the Cleveland […]

For most Cleveland Cavaliers fans, they’ll always remember where they sat on July 8th, 2010. That dreadful day will go down as one of the worst in Cavaliers history, as we saw LeBron James announce to the world he was “taking his talents to South Beach”. This jolted a new era for Cavaliers basketball, suffering […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers swept the Milwaukee Bucks in their mini series on back-to-back nights. The Cavaliers were outstanding against the Bucks at home, but the night before the game went down to the wire in overtime as LeBron James‘ heroics lifted the Cavs to a big road victory. After making two deep threes in the […]

Jeremy Bentham laid out a relatively simple principle in his defining work “Utilitarianism”. The goal of life is to spread the most happiness to the greatest amount of people, through any means necessary. This idea could, and should, be applied to resting NBA Stars. While it may upset some in the moment, resting NBA stars […]

Richard Jefferson, Cleveland Cavaliers small forward, is one of the funniest characters in the NBA. If you’re a die-hard Cavs fan, you’ve probably seen Jefferson’s antics on social media. During a recent practice inside Cleveland Clinic Courts, RJ, as Jefferson is affectionately known by his fans, decided to try out Snapchat’s new product: Snapchat Spectacles. […]

If you’re a fan of basketball, there’s a good chance that you’re also a fan of basketball shoes. Maybe you have a favorite player and only wear his shoe. Maybe you have hoards of shoes in a giant collection. When Nike and Michael Jordan revolutionized the basketball shoe endorsement industry in the 1980’s with their […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers hosted the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday at Quicken Loans Arena, a day that former backup point guard, Matthew Dellavedova, would have had marked on his calendar for some time. ‘Delly’ visited the Cavaliers in Cleveland for the first time as a member of the Milwaukee Bucks, returning to the city he earned […]

Over his first five seasons in the NBA, Cleveland Cavaliers big man Tristan Thompson has proven that he is an elite rebounder and a force inside the paint. Despite his lack of scoring, the 25-year-old Texas product has more than made up for it by securing extra possessions for his team. Thompson has career averages […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers returned home last night for the second game of a back-to-back, home-and-home series with the Milwaukee Bucks. Cleveland earned the “W” in the BMO Harris Bradley Center just the night before, taking the contest 114-108 in overtime. The game was won without star power forward Kevin Love, resulting in the Cavs being […]

Last night, the defending NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers faced the Milwaukee Bucks for a second consecutive night; this time inside Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs finally managed to pull away in the second half, cruising to an impressive 113-102 victory. After grinding out a 114-108 overtime win last night in Mikwaukee, the Cavs were looking […]

This past Halloween, LeBron James held a party at his mansion in Cleveland and added to the ongoing “Warriors blew a 3-1 lead” gag that was prominent throughout the entire summer. James had cookies in the shape of Golden State Warriors players, and cookies with the words “3-1 lead” on them that exploded throughout the […]

The longer the NBA season goes on, the more the realization Cleveland needs a backup point guard cements itself into the minds of the front office. The Cavaliers currently run with Iman Shumpert, DeAndre Liggins and Kay Felder as a body to fill at the one, while LeBron James does the large majority of the […]

Late in the fourth quarter, Richard Jefferson got into a heated exchange with Bucks’ rookie Thon Maker after he was pulled down to the ground by the rookie. After the referees reviewed the play, they assessed double-technical fouls to the players. Jefferson, who felt like he was clearly pulled by Maker, was very upset that […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers welcomed back Matthew Dellavedova to Quicken Loans Arena for the first time since leaving the Cavs for the Bucks in free agency. The Cavs gave him his championship ring, and the crowd mobbed him before the game. As soon as the game started, it was all business, as Kyrie Irving showed by […]

:::: Click Here For Full CavsNation Pregame Stat Guide :::: After an overtime thriller that saw the Cleveland Cavaliers come out ahead 114-108 against the Bucks in Milwaukee, both teams are heading back to Cleveland to finish out this same-team back-to-back. With the season series between the teams now tied, a lot will ride on the lack […]

Kevin Love did not travel to Milwaukee last night to face the Bucks in the Cavs 119-108 victory, and the wine and gold will be without him tonight also. The Cavs hoist the young Bucks tonight inside the Q, but Love is not ready to return just yet. After undergoing knee-to-knee contact in the Cavs […]

Have you ever pictured LeBron James, the current face of the Cleveland Cavaliers, as an owner of an NBA team after his playing days are over? The idea could be more realistic than you think. As it is reported in an article written by Quenton Albertie of FanSided for www.FoxSports.com, Dan Gilbert, Cavs General Manager, […]

While things have been mostly smooth sailing in Cleveland, former Cavalier guard Matthew Dellavedova might not share the same fate after tonight’s game against his former team. Head coach Tyronn Lue jokingly threatened to withhold Delly’s championship ring if his visiting Milwaukee Bucks managed to beat the Cavs tonight at the Q, according to Joe […]

Last night (Tuesday), the defending NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers squared off against the Milwaukee Bucks inside The BMO Harris Bradley Center, resulting in a gritty 114-108 overtime victory for the Cavs. Kevin Love was held out of Tuesday night’s game due to a knee contusion. With Chris Andersen likely out for the remainder of the […]

The NBA’s tagline for years now has been, “Where Amazing Happens”, and we saw the NBA’s most amazing spectacle in Oakland on the 19th of June, 2016. When anybody talks about the biggest made basket in NBA history, there will always be debate. When you think of those moments, vivid memories of John Paxson, Robert […]

Last night (Tuesday), the Cleveland Cavaliers faced off against the Milwaukee Bucks inside The BMO Harris Bradley Center. The Cavs managed to grind out a 114-108 victory, but they may have lost a key component of their starting lineup. J.R. Smith, the Cavs’ shooting guard, suffered a fractured right thumb during the first half of […]

Tristan Thompson can now add being a dad to his growing list of achievements and titles. After securing a lucrative contract and winning a championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers last season, the 25-year-old Texas product is now a father as his ex-girlfriend, Jordan Craig, gave birth to a healthy baby boy on December 12th. The […]

Many thought Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Tristan Thompson and Hollywood celebrity Khloe Kardashian had split due to reports that surfaced late last month, but the two are very much still in each other’s lives. Amidst separation rumors, Khloe dispelled these by flying to Ohio in order to spend Thanksgiving with the Canadian big man, but […]

LeBron James and Kyrie Irving were not about to lose Tuesday night’s overtime grind out against the Bucks. In case you missed it, the Cavs two “rocket launchers” in James and Irving combined for 62 points to lead the Cavs to the back-to-back series advantage with Milwaukee. In the end, it was James who seized […]

Continuing on his quest to master the game of basketball, LeBron James made yet another historical stop on his journey Tuesday night in Milwaukee. James reminded the World about his living legacy when he passed Moses Malone for eighth place (27,409 points) on the NBA all-time scoring list with a simple but tough basket against […]

LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers superstar, and Chris Hardwick of www.nerdist.com, have teamed up to create a new family-based game show for NBC called “The Wall.” The Wall is a fast-paced game show, featuring an enormous four-story high wall. Contestants will drop balls from the top of the wall in a “Plinko” style format. The stakes […]

LeBron James continues to wake up and learn he’s receiving yet another award. The superstar small forward will receive the NAACP Jackie Robinson Sports Award for his high achievement and community involvement after the outstanding year he had on and off the court. James not only brought a championship to his beloved home city this […]

:::: Click Here For Full CavsNation Pregame Stat Guide :::: STARTING LINEUP CHANGE:  Kevin Love will miss the first game of this back-to-back series at least with a knee contusion suffered in the game against the Lakers. UPCOMING MILESTONES:  With just 2 more points, LeBron James passes Moses Malone and moves into 8th for all-time NBA career […]

Last week, the defending NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers played a back-to-back set of games against the Memphis Grizzlies. After besting the Grizzlies on Tuesday night (103-86), Cavs Head Coach Tyronn Lue announced that LeBron James, Kevin Love, and Kyrie Irving would all be held out of the following night’s meeting for the purpose of rest, […]

With the voting for the NBA All-Star game beginning soon, many are already looking forward to the big weekend and want to cast their vote for the players they believe are deserving to be part of the annual event. This year, however, will have a different format for how the participants will be chosen as […]

It seems like just yesterday when LeBron James graced the NBA in an oversized Cleveland Cavaliers uniform dubbed as the next big thing. The 18-year old came into the league with a world of expectations on his shoulders, and despite his growing accolades and achievements, James’ biggest accomplishment may be not just living up to the hype, […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will face a true test of strength and size during Tuesday nights game against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Cavaliers will leave for Milwaukee without their All-Star power forward, Kevin Love, and will also be without the injured Chris ‘Birdman’ Andersen. ‘Birdman’ is done for the season with a torn ACL, while Kevin […]

In a reposted photo from former Cavaliers guard-forward Dahntay Jones, J.R. Smith proclaimed on Instagram that: If you not for us you against us! A uniform won't separate us! We not friends we FAMILY! #TribeGoingAllTheWay #gangganggangganggang #RWTW A photo posted by JR Smith (@teamswish) on Oct 8, 2016 at 9:15am PDT If you not for […]

The Cavaliers will be shorthanded when they travel to Milwaukee to face the Bucks on Tuesday night as Kevin Love will not play. Love suffered a knee contusion in a knee-to-knee collision against the Lakers which will force him out against a Bucks team that beat the Cavaliers on their home floor just a week […]

On Saturday, the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers squared off against the Los Angeles Lakers inside Quicken Loans Arena. After a hard fought battle throughout the entire game, the Cavs, led by a 16 point fourth quarter from LeBron James, managed to come away with a 119-108 victory. The Lakers, who are led by Head […]

Most NBA fans are familiar with J.R. Smith‘s on-court marksmanship; catch-and-shoot could serve as his middle name. However, what fans might not be aware of is the humble sharpshooter’s trick shot capabilities. RELATED: Bye Bye Birdy: 5 big men the Cavs should look to acquire after the loss of Chris Andersen Last Saturday, the defending […]

When it comes to making a statement, some professional athletes choose to use their wardrobe as a platform to convey messages to fans and media. J.R. Smith, Cleveland’s talented shooting guard who’s known for his shirtless march through Cleveland’s championship parade, can be included in that lot. Last Saturday, the defending NBA champion Cavaliers hosted […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers took a huge blow to their big man rotation last Friday, when Chris Andersen went down with a confirmed torn ACL during practice. General Manager, David Griffin, will look to trade the ‘Birdman’, clearing his salary and roster spot hoping to find a healthy body to play minutes right away. RELATED: Cavs […]