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Cleveland Cavaliers big man Jarrett Allen has always been a guy generally liked and appreciated around the NBA. He plays the game the right way. He gives it his all on the court. He does the little things. He doesn’t demand the ball. He’s always been a very nice, easy-going guy. He’s got the best […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will be well-represented at the 2022 NBA All-Star Game. Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen will both be first-time All-Stars. Although Allen was picked as an injury replacement, he is well-deserving of the nomination. In 32.6 minutes per game, Allen averages 16.2 points, 11.0 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game while shooting an […]

Despite the fact that he had a successful 16-year career in the NBA, the one thing that people remember about J.R. Smith is his momentary lapse of judgment for the Cavs during the 2018 NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors. Some four years ago, Smith committed a costly mistake in Game 1 of the […]

It was seemingly an annual tradition: Kevin Love getting linked to trade rumors. Ever since he stepped foot in the NBA, the Cleveland Cavaliers veteran has been one of the main characters whenever the NBA trade deadline rolls around. But this year, the curse was finally broken. The wind decided to blow in a different […]

After failing to reach the playoffs for the first three seasons without LeBron James in the fold, expectations were still low for the Cleveland Cavaliers entering their 2021-22 campaign. Sneaking into the play-in tournament seemed like their ceiling. The doubters have been shut up in significant fashion, as the Cavaliers are currently third in the […]

It wasn’t too long ago that Darius Garland was regarded by some as the worst player in the NBA, as Cleveland.com’s Chris Fedor noted.  Coming off a tough rookie season, people around the league were significantly lower on him than when he was selected 5th overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2019 NBA Draft.  […]

Rajon Rondo is all-in on the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 16-year NBA veteran has found new life late into his career, and he has the young, up-and-coming Cavs to thank for that. Asked on how things have changed for him since leaving the Lakers, Rondo revealed that his arrival to Cleveland rejuvenated his mood on continuing […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers made a major splash at the 2022 NBA Trade Deadline, trading for promising guard Caris LeVert from the Indiana Pacers. With this move, the Cavs instantly strengthened their scoring and gave themselves more backcourt depth alongside Darius Garland. But, the buyout market is going to be another avenue Cleveland will explore to […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t quite make the biggest NBA trade deadline splash by acquiring Caris LeVert from the Indiana Pacers, though they still made their team much better with the move. If anyone doesn’t think so, they should just listen to Kevin Love speak about playing with his new teammate, LeVert. Love got real on […]

With his debut in the books, the Caris LeVert era has officially begun for the Cleveland Cavaliers. It was a modest debut for the 27-year-old, with 11 points and two assists off the bench in a win over the San Antonio Spurs. That’s not to say that his presence wasn’t felt, because that most certainly […]

Caris LeVert made his highly-anticipated Cavs debut on Wednesday as Cleveland marched to a 105-92 win over the San Antonio Spurs. This was LeVert’s first game in a Cavs jersey after he was traded by the Indiana Pacers. After the game, LeVert spoke to the media as he expressed just how happy he is to […]

Darius Garland made a fitting return for the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night, as he led the team to a convincing 105-92 win over the San Antonio Spurs. Garland missed four games with a sore lower back, but he was back to his All-Star form right away. He finished with 27 points on 12-of-15 shooting […]

Cleveland Cavaliers star Darius Garland is not afraid to say what he thinks about his Cavs, even in the face of an opponent who can be a major threat in their title aspiration. During his appearance on “The Draymond Green Show,” Garland shared his belief to the Golden State Warriors star that the Cavs are […]

Wednesday’s matchup between the Cleveland Cavaliers and San Antonio Spurs are headlined by Caris LeVert’s debut for the Cavs after being acquired from the Indiana Pacers, but he’s not the only impactful change to the lineup for the team heading into the contest. Barring a change during pregame warm-ups, first-time All-Star Darius Garland will be […]

The Cleveland Cavs recently acquired guard Caris LeVert from the Indiana Pacers in a trade. LeVert was clearly excited to move from a non-contending team like the Pacers to a team like the Cavs, who are ready to win now. On Tuesday, LeVert shared the message he delivered to Cavs star Darius Garland after being […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers made a big splash by acquiring Caris LeVert from the Indiana Pacers ahead of the 2022 NBA trade deadline. The Cavs might not be done wheeling and dealing, with Boston Celtics guard Dennis Schroder still on their radar, according to Jared Weiss of The Athletic. Long-term injuries to Collin Sexton and Ricky […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers made a serious splash on Sunday by trading for Indiana Pacers guard Caris LeVert, who provides them more reliable scoring and depth in their backcourt. In the process though, the Cavs had to include Ricky Rubio as part of the deal. He tore his ACL earlier in the campaign and won’t be […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers did not just throw a dart that landed on Caris LeVert to make the decision to go after him ahead of the NBA trade deadline. The Cavs sent feelers to other teams as well, but it was LeVert who made the most sense for the team when compared to their other options. […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are for real. We’re well past the midway point of the season and the squad is still within arms length of the top seed in the Eastern Conference. Rajon Rondo wants everyone to pay attention. In sharing a conversation with Cavs assistant coach J.J. Outlaw, Rondo was vocal on what the young […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are not messing around. With the acquisition of Caris LeVert from the Indiana Pacers via trade, the team’s depth just got more dynamic. Incidentally, the Cavaliers beat the Pacers on Sunday night, 98-85 to improve to 33-21 and move up to third place in the Eastern Conference. The addition of LeVert will […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers pulled off a blockbuster trade on Sunday with the Indiana Pacers. The Cavs landed rising star Caris LeVert and a 2022 second round pick in exchange for Ricky Rubio (and his expiring contract), a 2022 first round pick, a 2022 second round pick and a 2027 second round pick. The first round […]

Caris LeVert couldn’t get any more excited about his trade to the Cleveland Cavaliers from the Indiana Pacers. After all, he is not only returning home to Ohio, but he is also joining a contender in the Cavs who could very well take a leap with him. On Sunday, the Cavs and Pacers completed a […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers edged the Charlotte Hornets on Friday after a crucial foul call gave Kevin Love two free throws in the closing seconds. However, according to the NBA’s Last 2 Minute report, that shouldn’t have been the case. Charlotte took a 101-98 lead with under a minute left courtesy of a Kelly Oubre Jr. […]

In 45 games played this season, Cavs big man Jarrett Allen has put up career-best averages of 16.2 points on 67.4 percent shooting, 11.0 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 1.4 blocks. Those are some pretty lofty numbers that for some folks, should have been worthy of All-Star recognition. Unfortunately for Allen, this just wasn’t the case […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are looking for reinforcements to aid their playoff push. Additional offensive firepower will be key for them to add as they look to make a playoff push. The Cavs’ 17th-ranked offensive rating underscores their need for more scoring and they should have plenty of directions to go ahead of the trade deadline […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are the story of the NBA season so far. After three disappointing seasons without LeBron James, the Ohio-based franchise has had an excellent season up until this point. They are standing at 32-21 and while the injury bug has got them reeling at times, they are still strong. If the Cavs want […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been linked with a number of guards ahead of the February 10th NBA Trade Deadline, with one of them being Indiana Pacers standout Caris LeVert. According to The Athletic’s Joe Vardon, the Cavs are working extremely hard at acquiring LeVert by next week: The Cavaliers are trying to acquire Caris LeVert […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers were extremely close to having two All-Stars to represent the city as it hosts the All-Star Game. While Darius Garland was voted in as a reserve, Jarrett Allen missed the cut. The Cavs center took his frustrations out on the Charlotte Hornets. Allen decimated the Hornets, scoring a career-high 29 points and […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers escaped with a huge win over the upstart Charlotte Hornets. However, a controversial call very nearly cost J.B Bickerstaff’s team a win. During the tense fourth quarter, a four-point play was awarded to Hornets guard Terry Rozier. The foul was due to Cavs backup center Ed Davis touching Rozier from the bench […]

Kevin Love may have saved the Cleveland Cavaliers from the brink of defeat against the Charlotte Hornets, but he knows very well who should get credit for their win: Jarrett Allen. The Hornets appeared to be on their way to victory after a Kelly Oubre Jr. 3-pointer with less than one minute left put them […]

On Thursday, the NBA All-Star reserve selections were announced, and one of the biggest snubs was certainly Cleveland Cavaliers (Cavs) center, Jarrett Allen. On Friday, Allen took out any frustrations he might have had during the Cavs big 102-101 road victory over the Charlotte Hornets. Despite a big rally from the Hornets in the fourth […]

Much has been made about the relationship Kyrie Irving had with LeBron James during their time together with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The pair brought home a championship for the Cavs in sensational fashion, but it also seems as though their relationship on and off the court had an almost equally intriguing dynamic. Right after the […]

On Wednesday night, the first ever head basketball coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Bill Fitch, passed away at the age of 89. Fitch was a two-time NBA Coach of the Year and won an NBA Championship with the Boston Celtics in 1981. The Cavs released a statement on his passing, detailed by Cleveland.com writer Chris […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers put up a strong effort but ultimately fell short against the Houston Rockets, 115-104 on Wednesday night. The competitive game was also a showcase for two of the NBA’s top rookies in Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley and Rockets guard Jalen Green. Both balled out, but it was Mobley, who was drafted behind […]

As the Cleveland Cavaliers keep racking up wins this season, the wine and gold players also get their due. Evan Mobley and Isaac Okoro have been tagged to represent the Cavs at the All-Star Weekend as part of the Rising Stars Game player pool, the league announced Tuesday. Catch our #CloroxRisingStars shining in @RMFieldHouse on […]

Kevin Love has played a pivotal role for a Cavs side that has some lofty aspirations this season. However, the five-time All-Star made his impact off the court last week when he literally saved the life of a dog that was the victim of a hit-and-run. Love was reportedly leaving the Cleveland Clinic Courts at […]

With how well things have been going for the Cleveland Cavaliers this season, there is now some real belief that this team could actually go on a deep playoff run this year. As such, the Cavs front office appears to be looking at the prospect of improving their team ahead of the trade deadline. The […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland is not happy with the way they played against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday, and he hopes the Cavs learned from it. Garland didn’t hold back his thoughts on the 115-105 defeat to Detroit, noting that what they showed was simply “unacceptable.” They have been playing at a high level […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ surprising rise continues this season. A team considered to be in their “rebuilding” phase has been completely ahead of their schedule. A hot start to their season and sustained production has been key to them retaining the fourth seed in a highly-competitive Eastern Conference. A lot of the Cavs’ success this season […]