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We’re now into February, and with the trade deadline just a few weeks away, the front offices of NBA teams are more active than any other time in the year. While the Cavaliers have made their fair share of trades in early January, where they acquired J.R. Smith and Iman Shumpert from the New York […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers continue their winning ways Thursday night by blowing out the Los Angeles Clippers 105-94 at the Q to extend their win streak to 12 games. LeBron James (24 points, nine assists) and Kevin Love (23 points, nine rebounds) led the way for the Cavs with both playing less than 30 minutes. The […]

If you are from northeast Ohio and are a Cavs fan (you should be) like me, then you might be fascinated by the route that LeBron James has taken to get himself, the Cavaliers, and the city of Cleveland to the point that it’s at now. From state championships and Sports Illustrated covers to MVP’s […]

With Kyrie Irving’s recent 55-point explosion still fresh in our minds, we wanted to list down the ten best single game performances in Cavalier history and see how Uncle Drew’s Kyridiculous performance stacks up against the best that other Cavalier players past and present had to offer. Other factors outside the box-score were also considered […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are now 50 games into the 82-game season. They have been to extreme highs and lows already as we saw them defeat league powers while also succumbing to bottom feeders. Some players transitioned to new roles while others tried to get rid of old habits. From chemistry to coaching issues and even […]

January was a tale of tales for the Cavaliers. Extended injuries, blockbuster trades, losing streaks, winning streaks – the works, really; but along with the roller coaster came the passengers, including Kyrie Irving who was taken for a ride to kick off 2015. After losing nearly seven million dollars for not being named an All […]

The Cavs have put together an incredibly impressive series of games winning 14 of the last 16, bringing them to 33-22 and back in the discussion of title contenders. During this stretch, the Cavs have played better team basketball with the addition to impressive individual performances. The new look Cavaliers after the trades for J.R. […]

After losing LeBron’s return to Cleveland against the Knicks and to Miami against the Heat, the Cavs finally got a reunion right. Kevin made a successful return to his former team, the Minnesota Timberwolves, defeating his past 6-year abode, 106-90. LeBron James led the Cavaliers with 36 points, six rebounds and five assists. Andrew Wiggins, […]

On a night when LeBron James sat our with a sore wrist and only two of their players shot 50% or better from the field, the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Portland Trailblazers 99-94 for their eight consecutive victory. The main reason for tonight’s victory was a Cavalier named Kyrie Irving, who exploded for a career […]

Kyrie Irving and Damian Lillard. Two of the most dominant offensive point guards the NBA has seen. Both play similarly with their sweet stroke from outside all the way to their aggressiveness as well as craftiness when going inside. Tonight, the two take center-court when the Portland Trailblazers make their lone visit to Quicken Loans […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are rolling right now in the midst of a six-game winning streak with basically everyone healthy. The additions of J.R. Smith, Iman Shumpert, and Timofey Mozgov have sparked the Cavaliers’ play of late and into championship talks once again. This past week, the Cavaliers went 4-0 with all four games coming at […]

Many predicted the Cleveland Cavaliers and Oklahoma City Thunder were on a collision course to possibly meet in the NBA Finals before the start of the season. However, due to injuries or lack of chemistry, both teams haven’t lived up to some of the early yet enormous expectations. Luckily for the Cavs and the Thunder, […]

As the Cleveland Cavaliers welcome the Oklahoma City Thunder to town today, Dion Waiters is set to return to the Q to take on his former team. We at CavsNation decided to compile a countdown of Dion’s best moments as a Cavalier, from his best performances to his growing companionship with backcourt mate, Kyrie Irving. […]

Kyrie Irving is widely viewed as one of the best point guards in the Eastern Conference alongside John Wall. After his second NBA All Star Game in 2014, one in which he was not only voted a starter, but also won the MVP award for his 33 point, 14 assist game in an East victory, […]

Trading Dion Waiters and multiple picks for Iman Shumpert, J.R. Smith and Timofey Mozgov initially relayed a controversial rep for the Cavaliers. However, the driving force to these criticisms was carried by the momentum of their disappointing play. Naturally, high-strung media sources exacerbated the rumors, pegging the franchise’s issues around player-coach drama and a saturated […]

Iman Shumpert was a part of a three-team trade that shocked NBA fans everywhere. Transitioning from the New York Knicks to the Cleveland Cavaliers was a big deal, literally! So what do we know about the 24 year old who stands at 6 ft. 5 inch, 220 lb. shooting guard/small forward with the funky 90’s […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers got their revenge tonight by defeating the Utah Jazz 106-92. All five starters scored in double-figures for the second consecutive game led by LeBron James and his 26 points. Jazz center Enes Kanter finished with 24 points and 17 rebounds in the loss. Utah defeated Cleveland back in early November on a […]

The Q is once again making some noise as the Cleveland Cavaliers have started to find their groove after GM David Griffin tinkered with the lineup to fill positions in question. A glaring hole since day one has been the absence of a rim protector and after months of opposing players having their way in […]

Led by an incredible effort from the starting lineup, the Cleveland Cavaliers were able to punish the Chicago Bulls on the boards outrebounding them 54-40, and out assisting them 20-12. The Chicago Bulls came into Quicken Loans Arena with the daunting task of beating the Cavaliers on the road having lost five of their last […]

It’s back. Not the Cavs (realistic) championship expectations or even flawless, consistent basketball. That feeling of excitement, relieved tension and controversy. That moment when we feel prepared to stare down all the critics and media instigators and let the scoreboard do the talking. However, contrary to how well Cleveland has played on both ends of […]

When you see a legend, and think about him/her as a kid, you can imagine all the qualities that would lead that child to the inspiration he/she is today. Who knows, maybe he’ll be Cleveland’s next Olivier Sedra. That passion is what makes fans of Cavs Nation legendary.

The Cavs shooting guards have had a great season thus far. In the NBA Finals however, the guards have been struggling shooting, especially one named J.R. Smith. Smith however, will try to get it going in the pivotal Game 5. We look at 10 things you might not know about the Cavs’ latest 6th Man. […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired center Timofey Mozgov from the Denver Nugget in exchange for two future first-round picks. Update to Cavs story w/ @WindhorstESPN: Cavs will send TWO future firsts to Denver for Mozgov — Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) January 7, 2015 Here are the two picks that the Cavaliers are giving to the Nuggets: […]

The Cavaliers traded Dion Waiters to the Oklahoma City Thunder in a three-way deal that brought former New York Knicks J.R. Smith and Iman Shumpert as well as a 1st round pick to The Land. The deal, however, might’ve been consecrated on a basis that goes beyond defense, bench scoring and trade commodities. According to […]

When desperate times call for desperate measures, the Cavs make a blockbuster decision that might make GM David Griffin a historical businessman. In their mostly insignificant contest with the Philadelphia 76ers, the Cavs pulled Dion Waiters, Lou Amundson and Alex Kirk from the lineup, with sources now confirming that the three are involved in a three-way […]

Last week, reports of a divide between the Cleveland Cavaliers and their first-year head coach David Blatt surfaced from an unknown source. These became prevalent as the Cavaliers were on their heels after multiple blowout losses and a season of injuries. Cavaliers General Manager David Griffin spoke out about these reports, calling them “ridiculous.” Here’s […]

We have finally passed the 30 game-mark in the NBA regular season and so far the Cleveland Cavaliers season has been disappointing. At 18-14, they currently sit fifth in the Eastern Conference and second in the Central Division behind the Chicago Bulls. Starting on the next page, we explore 5 lessons learned from a very […]

Through 32 games, the Cavaliers sit at 18-14, good for 5th place in the east behind the Raptors, Hawks, Wizards, and Bulls. Despite a very ambiguous season, it’s easy to pinpoint where the Cavs have struggled: defense. There have been far too many easy shots and double-digit leads relinquished; by now, the Cavs have more […]

After physicals exams and a MRI at Cleveland Clinic Sports Health, Cavs’ Head Team Physician, Dr. Richard D. Parker, revealed strains in LeBron’s lower back and left knee that will sideline the King for more than a couple games. His rehab will mainly consists of rest and plenty of anti-inflammatories, but time off is the […]

Well, what a roller coaster 2014 we’ve had in Cleveland. Last season there were some serious expectations on our young squad to make the playoffs, but those expectations were never met. The Cavs then had some incredible luck, landing the #1 pick and drafting Andrew Wiggins. Next came the Return of the King, followed by […]

There might not be a team under more scrutiny than the Cleveland Cavaliers (Okay, maybe the New York Knicks). With a roller coaster season of emotions, playing to the competition and injuries, the Cavs have undisputedly lost their championship-or-bust expectations; but that’s what’s great about a new year. Even though nothing special will actually happen […]

Apart from X’s and O’s on court and media conferences off, the Cavs are a team of characters. In his first tenure with Cleveland, LeBron James was known for keeping a serious team from taking itself too seriously with his famous pregame shenanigans and mid-game dancing antics. Today, we celebrate the end of 2014 and […]

After the highs of an ecstatic summer and the lows of an underwhelming fall, the Cleveland Cavaliers tried to finish off the year 2014 on a positive note on a winning streak, but will not be able to do so after falling to the Atlanta Hawks 101-109. Cleveland faced Atlanta without James, who missed playing […]

The Cavs travel to Atlanta tonight to take on the Hawks at Phillips Arena. This game means more to the Cavs than most realize, coming off a horrible and embarrassing home loss to the then 6-23 Detroit Pistons on Sunday afternoon, as well as suffering a very similar home defeat to the Hawks on December […]

As a tribute to the King of Akron’s 30th Birthday today, we count down 30 of the King’s greatest Cleveland Cavalier moments, on and off the court. Start the countdown at #30 on the next page!

In the last five years, this 2014-2015 season included, Anderson Varejao has suffered four season-ending injuries as well as one moderate injury that sidelined him for a month. In the 10-11 season, after only 31 games, Varejao’s season was ended complements of a torn tendon in his right ankle. In the 11-12 season, Varejao averaged […]

Sam Greenwood | Getty Images https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSWcQf3djbQ Cavs in Orlando: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: The Good: Free Throws: The Cavs made it to the line 26 times, knocking down 24 after drawing 25 fouls. LeBron James: LeBron had another good game with a stat line of 25/5/8 on 50 percent shooting. LeBron could […]

A full course of stuff LeBron has said. Enjoy. Here’s an appetizer: “I don’t know how tall I am or how much I weigh. Because I don’t want anybody to know my identity. I’m like a superhero. Call me Basketball Man.” Start the countdown on the next page with #10!

Issac Baldizon | Getty Images LeBron James’ first game back in American Airlines Arena was met with applause and some boos, trips down memory lane and then some trips onto the court, as the Cavs hobbled with the Miami Heat only to lose in the end, 91-101. The biggest story of the night was best friends and […]