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On Saturday night, the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers hosted the San Antonio Spurs inside Quicken Loans Arena, resulting in a tightly-contested 118-115 victory for the road-bound Spurs. According to Nielson and Deadline.com, the game, which was the season two debut of NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC, was the highest-rated, non-Christmas NBA game of the 2016-17 […]

Last night (Sunday), the New England Patriots squared off against the Pittsburgh Steelers inside Gillete Stadium to determine this year’s American Football Conference champion. The Patriots are known for functioning like a well-oiled machine, and that’s just what they showed on Sunday, as they cruised to a 36-17 victory. After a one yard touchdown run […]

Anyone who plays or watches the game of basketball consistently knows that games isn’t won or lost as a result of a final play. Games are won by a series of runs, ability to take care of the ball as well as run plays, and sometimes, just plain luck. Saturday night’s game between the Cleveland […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers and San Antonio Spurs going at it in the regular season could very well be a preview of what may come around June when the best of the East and West meet in the NBA Finals. The Golden State Warriors are sure favorites to make another appearance like the Cavs, but the […]

Winning only three of its six games on Cleveland’s previous road trip, some might feel concern over the state of Cleveland. Wins only coming against sub-.500 opponents does not instill any confidence. Websites such as Bleacher Report have drastically dropped the Cavaliers in their power rankings due to this average performance over the past two […]

Tonight, the defending NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers will square off against the San Antonio Spurs inside Quicken Loans Arena at 8:30 p.m. EST on ABC. Earlier this afternoon, Cavaliers fans received a bit of good news when it was announced that Kevin Love participated in this morning’s practice, as Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com first reported. […]

Gregg Popovich, Head Coach of the San Antonio Spurs, is one of the most decorated coaches in NBA history. In fact, some consider the three-time Coach of the Year award winner to be the greatest NBA coach of all time. With five championships to his credit, Coach Popovich and his Spurs are often considered to […]

Tonight, the defending NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers will square off against the San Antonio Spurs inside Quicken Loans Arena at 8:30 p.m. EST on ABC. After an impressive 118-103 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night, the Cavs will look to keep their momentum rolling. After dealing with injuries, sickness, and a six-game West […]

After the starting lineups for this year’s NBA All-Star Game were announced on Thursday, some analysts think the votes from players, which accounted for 25% of the overall vote count, should be removed from the equation in the future. In a bit of a strange twist, Alex Kennedy, who is the Managing Editor for Basketball […]

As this year’s NBA season reaches its midway point, many teams around the association are dealing with injuries in their respective rotations, including the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers. J.R. Smith, who is slated to be out for 10-12 weeks due to a fractured right thumb he suffered on December 20 in a game against the […]

Few coaches have had the success of San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich. “Pop,” as the three-time NBA Coach of the Year award winner is affectionately known, has had a profound impact on the lives of nearly everyone he’s come into contact with. Popovich is considered one of the greatest coaches in NBA history, […]

In the history of the United States presidency, there have been many great leaders. However, one commander-in-chief in particular has had a unique impact on the world – more specifically, the basketball world. President Barack Obama will forever be remembered for his beautiful oratory, but also for being a fan of the game. “The only […]

The highly-anticipated final vote returns for this year’s NBA All-Star Game starting lineups are in. 50% of this year’s overall tally came from fan voting, 25% came from players, and the remaining 25% belonged to a select group of media. As reported by ESPN, LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers superstar small forward, leads all candidates in this year’s […]

Cavs star power forward Kevin Love will not suit up tonight for the wine and gold as they welcome the Suns into the Q. The Cavs are back at home after a long road trip, but will be without their double-double machine for tonight’s contest. Love went down on the Cavs recent defeat to the […]

:::: Click Here For Full CavsNation Pregame Stat Guide :::: UPCOMING MILESTONES:  Kyrie Irving needs 15 points to pass Larry Nance for 8th most in Cavaliers’ history. With 12 defensive rebounds, Tristan Thompson passes Jim Brewer and secures the eighth most in franchise history. With one block, Channing Frye reaches 500 in his career. After getting blown out […]

As we approach the trade deadline for this season, many teams around the NBA are still looking to bolster their respective rosters. It’s a well-known fact that the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers are among the teams that are seeking a talented reserve player. Some analysts think the defending champs need a backup point guard, while […]

For the most part, the Cleveland Cavaliers and the fans will want to forget the most recent Golden State Warriors match-up. The Cavaliers were smacked in the mouth early and never really recovered, but there was one play that the newest Cavalier, Kyle Korver, can’t get out of his mind. Six minutes into the game, […]

LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers have just concluded their longest road trip of the season, one that didn’t quite go as planned. The six-game road trip ended with a 3-3 record, ending the brutal road trip with a lopsided night in Oakland against the reigning Western Conference champions, the Golden State Warriors. It’s been […]

On Monday the 16th of January, we saw the second and final regular season installment of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors rivalry. The Warriors caught fire early and never looked back, winning the contest by 35 at home at Oracle Arena, but it wasn’t the score that made headlines. Draymond Green and LeBron […]

Over Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s holiday weekend, LeBron James‘ son once again showed why he will likely be a top prospect in the college recruiting process when his time comes – even if he is currently 12 years old. In a seemingly endless series of highlights, James Jr., who plays for the undefeated Northeast […]

How much would you be willing to pay for a limited edition pair of LeBron James’ retro Nike Zoom Generation 1 shoes? In partnership with Nike and the Cleveland Cavaliers, James’ first signature shoe, known as “The First Game,” are being auctioned off in a package deal by StockX. The package includes a box made […]

While the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers‘ front office searches for viable backup point guard candidates, one player has suggested that he would be willing to take the job. When it comes to scrappy mentalities, Nate Robinson must be placed near the top of the list. The same can be said of the three-time NBA […]

As the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers prepare for their upcoming game against the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night inside Quicken Loans, one member of the team is trying to recover from a touch of back soreness. Kevin Love exited Cleveland’s game against the Golden State Warriors on Monday night late in the second quarter […]

The 2005-06 season was a big one for the Cleveland Cavaliers. The team would make the playoffs for the first time since their first round exit in 1998, mostly in part to the major roster changes made. After naming Danny Ferry the new General Manager of the team, he would make the team his own […]

Some comments are just hard to forget. Richard Jefferson, Cleveland Cavaliers forward, hasn’t forgotten about one particular remark made by Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry last year. Obviously, walking in the locker room, it’ll be good memories,” Curry told reporters last year. “Hopefully, it still smells a little bit like champagne.” Jefferson tells the […]

Cleveland Cavaliers teammates, LeBron James and Kyrie Irving, have established themselves as two of the most talented players in the NBA. In fact, just about anyone who knows the game of basketball will admit that James is currently the best player in the association. Partnered with Irving, who has quickly ascended to the realm of […]

When going into a hostile arena, some opposing players like to play into the crowd while others opt to ignore them and just play their game. During last night’s game between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers, LeBron James was apparently heckled by a Warriors fan sitting courtside. As the camera focused on […]

When it comes to modern-day NBA rivalries, the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors take the cake. However, LeBron James, four-time MVP, just doesn’t feel the same, as he recently told ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. I don’t think we (the Cavs) have a rival in our game today. We’ve had two great Finals appearances […]

LeBron James found himself on a fast-break against the Warriors last night, before smashing into Draymond Green causing him to go crashing onto the Oracle Arena hardwood. Green picked up a flagrant foul for his shoulder check to James’ chest and chin, but James is not fazed by the physical play of the Warriors. The […]

After last night’s 126-91 blowout loss at the hands of the Golden State Warriors inside Oracle Arena, a certain friend of LeBron James found his way inside the Cleveland Cavaliers’ locker room. Baron Davis, who suited up in Wine and Gold during the 2011 NBA season, made a surprise visit to James as he spoke […]

Last night, the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers squared off against the Golden State Warriors inside Oracle Arena, resulting in a 126-91 run-away victory for the Warriors. Kevin Love, who scored just three points with three rebounds last night, exited the game with 32.8 seconds remaining in the second quarter. Love took a nasty fall […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers got their butts kicked last night against the Golden State Warriors. Cleveland walked into Oracle Arena with a four game winning-streak against the Warriors, but left with a 126-91 loss on their 29-11 record. They shot just 35.2% from the field, turned the ball over 15 times (12 combined from Kyrie Irving […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers trailed the Golden State Warriors 49-78 at halftime of Monday night’s game, and unfortunately, things didn’t get much better for the East leading Cavs. According to the Cavs, heard through Fox Sports Ohio’s Allie Clifton, power forward Kevin Love did not start the second half. He was dealing with back tightness and […]

When you have the best player on the planet on your roster, it comes with the ability to compete for championships. In Cavaliers GM David Griffin’s case, having LeBron James comes with the responsibility of surrounding him with the necessary pieces to win a championship every year. It may be a luxury to have arguably […]

If you thought the Cavaliers and Warriors needed any more fuel to the already great rivalry, this may have taken it to another level. LeBron James ignites the fast break, but Draymond Green decides to stop the fastbreak with a nasty shoulder takedown at James. The foul was ruled a flagrant 1, but the Warriors […]

:::: Click Here For Full CavsNation Pregame Stat Guide :::: UPCOMING MILESTONES:  Kyrie Irving needs 32 points to pass Larry Nance for 8th most in Cavaliers’ history. In addition, with one more block, Tristan Thompson reaches 326 and claims the 10th most in franchise history – passing Mark West. With one block, Channing Frye reaches 500 in his […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are getting set to take on the Golden State Warriors for the ninth time since June 2016 and will look for their fifth straight win against their rivals. After beating the Warriors four consecutive times (three times in the 2016 Finals and once on Christmas Day 2016), it’s a bit clear that […]

While the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers prepared for their upcoming match-up against the Golden State Warriors inside Oracle Arena over the weekend, Kay Felder, Cavs rookie point guard, made his second appearance with the Canton Charge (Cleveland’s NBA D-League affiliate). On Saturday night, the Charge squared off against the Los Angeles D-Fenders (Los Angeles […]

Tonight, the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers will step foot inside Oracle Arena for the first time since Game 7 of last year’s Finals. Cleveland’s epic comeback effort against the Warriors (down three games to one) will forever live in NBA history as one of the greatest achievements ever accomplished in sports. Walking into Oracle […]