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Cavs fans everywhere know the shooting ability of J.R. Smith. The streaky shooter can be hard to watch play when he can’t buy a bucket, but when he’s got it going, there’s nothing that can really stop him. In a recent interview with Cleveland.com, Smith touched on what it’s like for him when he’s hot: […]

The last calendar year has been a rough one for the then-Bucks Center Larry Sanders. He’s suffered a torn right ligament in his thumb after a fight in a nightclub, a fractured right orbital bone (eye socket) that but his 2013-14 season short, a five-game suspension for using marijuana at the end of that season, […]

The 2015 trade deadline is only a day away, and there are rumors swirling about which teams are positioning themselves to make a move. There are always surprises in the league at this time of year, but here are 10 players that Cavs Nation thinks are the most likely to be traded this week, starting […]

The addition of Timofey Mozgov has proven valuable to the Cavs on both ends of the floor. Mozgov’s style of play has adorn himself to his teammates and Cavs fans. The loss of Anderson Varejao for the season still leaves the front court in need of help, though, so look for the Cavs to be […]

With the All Star break now out of the way, the Cleveland Cavaliers head back to business with their game faces on. Despite the poor performances early in the season, they’ve managed to turn the corner and put themselves in a good position thanks to a very impressive 16-game run from which they won 14 […]

LeBron James sat down with former teammate, close friend, and NBA TV guest correspondent Dwyane Wade to answer questions about parenting, the new Big Three, and why he won’t compete in the dunk contest. The chemistry and friendship between the two was evident, and it was clear that the two genuinely care for each other, […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are currently the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference as the All-Star Weekend approaches. LeBron James has been phenomenal ever since he returned from his two-week hiatus and things are turning around for the Cavaliers as they have now won 13 of their last 15 games games. As James gets set to […]

When LeBron James speaks, everyone listens. Now, he will take his voice to another plateau as James was elected as the first ever Vice President of the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) according to Adrian Wojnarowski. James already considered a shot at the president post some time ago, but his desire did not materialize as […]

With the Sprint All-Star Celebrity Game and BBVA Compass Rising Stars Challenge out of the way, the NBA All-Star festivities continue tonight with the most notable event, the 3-Point Shooting Contest. Although the Dunk Contest is usually favored over the shootout, the star-studded lineup of 3-point shooters this year has fans more excited for the […]

In 11 All Star seasons, LeBron James has an All Star career as decorated as his NBA career. He did let one moment slip through the cracks when in 2009, he declared his early entry to the 2010 Slam Dunk Competition to the delight of everyone only to eventually disappoint as he eluded the dunk […]

With 55 All Star appearances in between its players, the Eastern Conference will parade a well-balanced lineup with a good mix of big men, wings, and guards. The East squad boasts of the best young guards in the game today who will be running alongside the most athletic wing men and it spells nothing but […]

The West has been the powerhouse conference for more than a decade and this year is no different as they parade their own set of giants, wily guards, and hard nosed veterans. Had it not been for Kobe Bryant`s injury, they would have featured two living legends on their roster, but having Tim Duncan on […]

The soap opera side of the Cleveland Cavaliers season continued on Twitter this week, with LeBron James subliminally targeting Kevin Love and essentially calling him out on his perceived role on the team. It is no secret that while the Cavs have been winning, Kevin Love has, for the most part not played his best […]

The three-point shot has been one of Kyrie Irving`s best friends since entering the league in 2011. With his superior confidence, it has helped him earn the moniker “Mr. 4th Quarter” and also win the league`s Three Point Shootout in the 2013 All Star Weekend. He keeps defenses honest and breaks them when given the […]

Click “Next” at the bottom of this page for all of today’s top plays and highlights! What a difference a year makes. Nearly a year ago to the day, the Cavaliers lost to the Los Angeles Lakers 119-108 in a game which Nick Young twisted his left knee, Chris Kaman fouled out, and Jordan Farmar […]

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When it comes to being the King of Ohio, look no further than LeBron James. But even within his reign of the Buckeye State, he faces some competition, at least, pre-collegiately. Meet Luke Kennard, a Franklin High senior shooting guard, who has just passed LeBron James on Ohio’s all-time scoring ladder, moving into the fourth […]

Remember January? Not too long ago, the Cavs had the most interesting month of their season. It started slow, when the Cavs lost 8 of 10 games and suffered injuries and media scrutiny. Then, to make matters worst, LeBron took two weeks off to rejuvenate and suppress nagging injuries to his ankle and back. We […]

-You can find the highlights and top plays from tonight’s game at the bottom of the page- In what had the makings of a “trap” game, the Indiana Pacers, now 19-32, ended the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 12-game winning streak with a 103-99 win. Former Cavalier CJ Miles led the way for the Pacers with 26 points […]

After a scare late in the third quarter when LeBron James landed awkwardly on his wrist after a flagrant foul committed by Roy Hibbert sent him the King crashing to the floor. Grimacing about his pain, James has responded with even more tenacity and aggressiveness.

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 […]