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Being a member of the Detroit Pistons, Stanley Johnson becomes part of a team that is known for its toughness. Most of his predecessors in Motown were preceded by a never-back-down reputation and a knack for roughing up opponents. RELATED: VIDEO: LeBron James Takes Over Chris Paul’s Snapchat, Spits Game At Wife Savannah Johnson tried […]

Akron, Ohio. From outsiders, its claim to fame has been the home of the Goodyear Corporation. If you’re a basketball fan however, that may have changed about thirteen years ago when a young man fresh out of high school followed in the footsteps of Kobe Bryant and became one of a select few to go […]

When Tyronn Lue took over the Cleveland Cavaliers’ head coaching job, he never signed on as the team’s coach. Instead, he was still under his assistant coach contract, a four-year, $6.5 million contract. As Dave McMenamin of ESPN noted in an April article, Lue bet on himself by not signing the three-year $9.5 million contract […]

On the first day that teams and free agents could discuss new contracts, restricted free agent Matthew Dellavedova agreed to a deal with the Milwaukee Bucks. The key word here is “restricted,” and that means the Cavs can still retain his services. RELATED: Matthew Dellavedova Agrees To 4-Year, $38.5 Million Deal With Milwaukee Bucks That, […]

Matthew Dellavedova has been a surprisingly good role player with the Cavs over the last couple of years. He was a key contributor in last year’s NBA Finals run, and although he had a bit of a diminished role in this year’s Finals run, there’s no denying Delly’s basketball IQ and chemistry with his teammates […]

When one sees an extremely popular personality somewhere and goes up to them, oftentimes, the ambitious goal in mind is to make a lasting impression. A lot of crazy tricks or stunts present themselves as options, but these are make or break moves. RELATED: VIDEO: Kyrie Irving Throws Insane Yacht Party To Celebrate NBA Championship […]

As the Cleveland Cavaliers’ championship gears continue to sell like pancakes, Vice President Joe Biden joined in on the craze when he was in Cleveland just recently while being accompanied by former Governor of Ohio Ted Strickland. RELATED: Cavs Break Another Record Thanks To Championship Euphoria The Vice President bought some nice tees of LeBron […]

One of the Cavaliers main priorities this summer aside from re-signing J.R. Smith is to try and re-sign Matthew Dellavedova. Delly is expected to command anywhere around $8-10 million per year in this free agency, and according to Chris Haynes of Cleveland.com. RELATED: Timofey Mozgov Agrees In Principle To Insane Deal With Lakers Cleveland Cavaliers […]

Timofey Mozgov was never truly understood. A starting Center hailing from Russia, playing after surgery for dead minutes on a team fixated on countering small ball. An unfortunate end for Mozgov’s stay in Cleveland looks like it has finally come today, as the 7’1″ punisher signed with the Los Angeles Lakers on a four-year deal. […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers don’t have much to offer free agents this summer financially. However, the promise of an NBA Finals appearance and possibly an NBA Championship could be too good to pass up for some veterans not looking for financial security as much as they want to close out their careers as winners. One of […]

LeBron James has never forgotten where he came from or who he grew up with. Whenever he has had the chance to, James hangs out with his old high school teammates. One of James teammates, Romeo Travis, took a video and posted it on Instagram roasting Stephen Curry and his new Curry 2’s in person. […]

Tyronn Lue is coming home a champion. After steering his team to the NBA title in historic fashion, the Cleveland Cavaliers coach will be taking a break in his hometown and will fulfill his annual tradition of funding the city’s 4th of July party. RELATED: How Tyronn Lue Took “The Call” That Sparked Change In […]

LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Paul, and their wives are having a blast on their boat hangouts this summer. In one part, LeBron has a moment where he tries to “holla” at his wife Savannah. Just watch and enjoy. RELATED: Why Dwyane Wade Should Consider The Cleveland Cavaliers In Free Agency Despite Financial Restrictions LeBron […]

During the Cleveland Cavaliers’ championship parade, LeBron James made sure that he was several steps ahead of those who planned to speculate that his next destination could be outside of Ohio. RELATED: REPORT: LeBron James Turns Down Option For 2016-17 Season, Will Become Free Agent The unanimous finals MVP declared right then and there that […]

Dwyane Wade is highly unlikely to leave the Miami Heat to play elsewhere next season. Wade essentially has the franchise tag on him and Miami will (and should) do whatever it takes to keep him. However, after a recent stalling of talks between Wade and the Heat, Wade has let other teams know that he’s […]

Kyrie Irving is an NBA Champion, and after a long season full of ups and downs and a recovery from a serious injury, Irving’s work ethic paid off with big-time performances in the NBA Finals. However, controversy just couldn’t seem to escape him, and after winning the title, rumors spread about a particular yacht party […]

No champion wins without a story, and between LeBron James’ three fairytales are narratives all too bleak and painful to remember. But now, after 12 years of writing, James’ career continuously overlaps, raising questions that force us to think about greatness in countless ways. His time with Miami spawned four years of contention. The following […]

The confetti has settled, the LeBron poster stays, and the roar of Cleveland has subsided, leaving only a mild hum and it’s time now to retool in preparation for the championship defence. Cleveland will have challengers, the throne is rarely held so effortlessly anyways. As Golden State attempts to improve from near perfection to the […]

After a grueling seven-game series against the Golden State Warriors, Kyrie Irving will continue to see himself hanging around three Bay Area ballers in the next few months. Team USA commitments have led Irving to team up with Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, and Harrison Barnes as they aim to win the gold medal at the […]

With each NBA offseason, there come opportunities for teams seeking the top-tier, such as the Cleveland Cavaliers. The name of the game is signing valuable veterans who are willing to take a discount in exchange for the possibility of deep playoff runs. The Cavaliers are unequivocally over the salary cap with the highest payroll in […]

LeBron James kept his promise and brought a championship to the city of Cleveland just two short years into his return from Miami. James has been James has stated his desire to return to Cleveland, and on late Tuesday night, James didn’t pick up his option for next season, officially making him an unrestricted free […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers may have a gem kept aside in Turkey for the moment. Cedi Osman was selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves as the 31st overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, until his draft rights were acquired by the Cavaliers. RELATED: Giannis Antetokounmpo on Cedi Osman: “Oh my god!” He has stayed put in […]

Timofey Mozgov began his NBA career with the New York Knicks in 2010, but was later moved to the Nuggets in a trade for Carmelo Anthony. He then was traded to the Cavs in 2015, where he seemed like a godsend in his first year. The Knicks have made it very obvious they are looking […]

Cleveland is the city, for once. Making history and sustaining parades well beyond its capacity, Cleveland is getting whatever it wants, like LeBron James. James silenced any remaining hecklers with an overpowering Finals performance. Emblematic of the King’s dominance is downtown’s 10-story banner raised across from the Q. I remember walking out of the Game […]

Kyrie Irving aka Uncle Drew is an NBA Champion at just 24 years of age. One of the league’s most clutch players, the league’s best bucket-getter, got the biggest bucket of his life with the three-pointer over Stephen Curry to give the Cavaliers a lead he would not relinquish. RELATED: How Kyrie Irving Tried To […]

Jordan McRae was a 10-day contract player in late February. He was used just to fill out a roster spot and see what he could do with the team. Boy, did he show out when he got the opportunity. McRae saw 8.9 minutes per game in 22 games this season both with Phoenix and Cleveland. […]

The 2015-16 season was the one every Cleveland Cavaliers fan had been waiting for. Although it had its fair share of drama throughout the regular season and in the playoffs the season ended with a championship coming to Cleveland. With everyone including the team and their fans enjoying all of the championship festivities, the thought […]

Richard Jefferson was a key contributor to this year’s Cleveland team. He not only provided veteran leadership, but did so by balling out on the court in the NBA’s biggest stages. After coming up huge for the Cavs and winning the NBA Championship, Jefferson announced in the locker room that he would be retiring. Going […]

Good things come in small packages and 5’9” guard Kay Felder out of Oakland University is eager to carry that mantra when he suits up for the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavs pulled off an under-the-radar move on draft night by doling out $2.4 million to purchase his rights from the Atlanta Hawks. RELATED: BREAKING: Cavs […]

Jordan McRae can ball out, and he showed everyone what he can do in small glimpses over the season. The highlight of his career with the Cavs came when he played 47 minutes and scored 36 points with four rebounds and seven assists on 14-29 shooting. The Cavs haven’t used him much since then, as […]

It’s midnight. I’m sitting out on a picnic bench in the middle of the New Mexico desert. It’s a clear night, I’m listening to Kid Cudi (Shaker Heights Represent) and staring up at the stars. The moon is full and bright, almost covering the entire area in a luminescent glow, yet there is not a […]

LeBron James was on the fence about playing for Team USA this whole season. Although James was virtually guaranteed a spot with the team if he decided in favor of playing, the mileage on his body from playing in six consecutive NBA Finals and 128 playoff games in those six years turned out to be […]

Tristan Thompson was Kevin Love’s backup at the power forward position entering last year’s playoffs. What’s transpired since has been nothing short of incredible for Thompson, and it’s been so well-deserved. Double T signed a five-year, $82 million deal with the Cavs right before the start of last season, and he then claimed the starting […]

Throughout the Eastern Conference playoffs, Kevin Love has been an excellent weapon for coach Tyronn Lue with his rare offensive skillset. Thanks to his superb outside shooting, elite rebounding, solid post play, and good passing, LeBron James and Kyrie Irving were able to conserve gas that was eventually used when they went full throttle in […]

After Game 6 for the NBA Finals, Ayesha Curry went off by complaining about the officiating and the NBA. She stated that the league that helped her husband become the star he is was rigged and all about money. Oh, and she only complained after losses, not victories. RELATED: Kyrie Irving Throws Insane Yacht Party […]

Beyond the players and coaching staff, Cleveland Cavaliers General Manager David Griffin is another significant decision maker who deserves a massive amount of credit for the team’s recent championship success. He made the gutsy moves needed in assembling this roster, be it letting go of their former lottery pick, investing serious money in some of […]

With Minnesota’s 31st overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, the Cleveland Cavaliers selected Cedi Osman as their most recent European excursion since the signing of David Blatt – RIP. Osman averaged 7.9 points and 3.1 rebounds in 20 minutes a game for Efes Pilsen of the Turkish Euroleague. Undersized at the three and underdeveloped […]

Kevin Love has had the most incredible up-and-down season this year. He’s been told that he doesn’t fit and that he never will with this team. He’s also had great runs, especially in the first three rounds of the postseason. All in all, however, it’s been a roller coaster of a ride for Love. RELATED: […]

Kyrie Irving won his first NBA Championship at just 24 years of age. After celebrating with the team and the city in the parade in downtown Cleveland, Irving took his crew out on a yacht to celebrate in their own way. Salute @KyrieIrving pic.twitter.com/PZDFk7H29J — Terrill (@TerrillCharming) June 24, 2016 RELATED: Kemba Walker Posts Message […]