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The Cavs made an interesting move just before Thursday’s trade deadline, acquiring Andre Drummond from the Pistons for John Henson, Brandon Knight and a second-round draft pick in 2023. The deal was met with some skepticism, as it created several lingering questions for the team’s future. Some thought Tristan Thompson would be on the move […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers made what was probably the most surprising deal ahead of the NBA trade deadline on Thursday, acquiring big man Andre Drummond from the Detroit Pistons in exchange for Brandon Knight, John Henson and a 2023 second-round draft pick. So, by and large, the Cavs got Drummond for free. Why? Because Drummond is […]

The Cavs are signing forward Alfonzo McKinnie to a multi-year deal, according to a report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Cavaliers are signing F Alfonzo McKinnie to a multi-year deal, league sources tell ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 7, 2020 McKinnie has played fairly well for the Cavs, when given the opportunity. He signed a […]

On Thursday, the Cleveland Cavaliers did make a trade involving a big man, but not the one people were expecting. Cleveland sent Brandon Knight, John Henson, and a second-round pick to the Detroit Pistons for two-time All-Star Andre Drummond, a move that seemingly came out of left field. The addition of Drummond has its pros […]

Cleveland Cavaliers veteran big man Tristan Thompson was a candidate to be moved at the NBA’s trade deadline on Thursday, but he’ll instead remain in northeastern Ohio. Further, the 28-year-old Thompson will not be bought out, according to The Athletic’s David Aldridge. Thompson will have a new frontcourt teammate in Andre Drummond, for whom the […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers acquired center Andre Drummond from the Detroit Pistons on Thursday. Drummond took to Twitter to react to the move. It looks like he’s excited to play with Cavs All-Star big man Kevin Love and upset with the Pistons for not giving him a heads up that a trade was going down: @kevinlove […]

Just ahead of the 3 p.m. ET NBA trade deadline on Thursday, the Cleveland Cavaliers completed an out-of-nowhere blockbuster deal, acquiring Andre Drummond from the Detroit Pistons in exchange for John Henson, Brandon Knight and a second-round draft pick. Obviously, the Cavs gave up next to nothing for Drummond. Henson and Knight were merely salary […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond for Brandon Knight, John Henson and a second-round pick, according to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer. The Pistons are essentially dumping Andre Drummond in fear that their former star center would opt into his enormous $28.7 million contract next season. The Pistons get to clean […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have until 3 p.m. ET on Thursday to trade big man Tristan Thompson. If not, he is probably going to spend the rest of the 2019-20 campaign on the Cavs’ roster. According to Christopher Reina of RealGM, Thompson will not accept a buyout if he is not dealt before the trade deadline. […]

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Cedi Osman has developed into a legitimate piece of the Cavs rotation over the past two years, but it hasn’t traditionally been his passing abilities that have brought him acclaim. However, that doesn’t mean that he can’t break out a velvety pass such as the one he did Wednesday, threading the needle […]

Kevin Love’s days with the Cleveland Cavaliers may not be numbered after all, as according to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com, the Cavs still have nothing percolating on the Love trade front. Love is making $28.9 million this season. He has three years left on his contract after this season ends: We are about 24 hours from […]

Cavs forward Kevin Love led several of his young teammates in a verse of Happy Birthday for first-year head coach John Beilein during Wednesday’s shootaround in Oklahoma City. Keeping with team tradition, rookies and newer players on the roster were asked to start the song while Love held the mic: With a little help from […]

Cavs big man Tristan Thompson is being listed as “doubtful” for Wednesday night’s matchup against the Thunder due to a sore quad, according to a report from Chris Fedor of cleveland.com. #Cavs HC John Beilein labeled Tristan Thompson (sore quad) “doubtful” after Thompson did not go through shootaround here in OKC. — Chris Fedor (@ChrisFedor) […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers could explore the potential to re-sign Tristan Thompson, but if the Cavs do, it will by no means pay around the five-year, $82 million contract he signed during the LeBron James era, according to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com. The Cavs have been shopping Thompson prior to Thursday’s trade deadline, but reportedly want […]

The 2020 NBA Deadline is less than three days away. At 3:00 PM on Thursday, all trades must have been sent to the league office for approval. Chances are that the Cleveland Cavaliers will have made at least one deal by that point, given their roster is full of quality veteran players on expiring contracts. […]

Kevin Love’s days with the Cleveland Cavaliers may not be numbered after all, as according to Marc Stein of The New York Times, the Cavs have “nothing percolating” on the Kevin Love trade front. Love is making $28.9 million this season. He has three years left on his contract after this season ends: Cleveland, entering […]

Tristan Thompson and his camp are viewing a trade from the Cavs as a priority ahead of Thursday’s deadline, according to a report from Joe Vardon of The Athletic. The Cavs announced that they were making Thompson available on the trade market earlier this month. According to reports, the team is seeking a first round […]

The trade deadline is fast-approaching and it seems Cleveland Cavaliers star Kevin Love won’t be going anywhere in the next few days. Besides the lack of traction due to the hefty $90-plus million left in his contract, Love reportedly wasn’t “all that enthralled” with a potential return to Oregon to play for the Portland Trail […]

On Monday, Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports reported that the Cavs have made Tristan Thompson available ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline. At first, it wasn’t clear exactly what the team would be seeking in a transaction for their long-time center. Now, however, reports are indicating that Cleveland is looking for a first round pick. Via […]

During his post-game media availability, Cavs forward Kevin Love was asked to comment on the possibility of Monday night’s loss the Knicks being his last game played in Cleveland. “Did it cross your mind that this might be your last home game?” Chris Fedor of cleveland.com asked Love following Monday’s loss. “Naw, it’s funny, I […]

The Cleveleand Cavaliers and New York Knicks has reportedly talked about a trade which would have sent John Henson from the Cavs to New York. However, talks have cooled down with the trade deadline coming up, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. New York and Cleveland had been engaged in trade talks with John […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have made center Tristan Thompson available on the trade market, making it known only three days before the Feb 6 trade deadline expires, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. The 28-year-old big man is having a career season with the Cavs, averaging 12 points and 10.4 rebounds. He would make an […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have “resigned” themselves to the fact that they most likely won’t be able to trade star forward Kevin Love, considering the little returns teams have offered for his service. “Cleveland is resigned right now that there is no trade for them between now and Thursday. Unless something comes out of nowhere, essentially, […]

Following Saturday’s loss to the Golden State Warriors, the Cleveland Cavaliers sit at 13-37 on the season. In the midst of a three-game losing streak, and having lost nine of their last 10 games, one player spoke with Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com about what was preventing the group from putting wins together: “Wish I could […]

Things have been noticeably quiet when it comes to headline transactions as the NBA trade deadline approaches. However, Cleveland Cavaliers players are wary of potential roster moves. Chris Fedor of cleveland.com reported numerous guys in the Cavs locker room are getting the sense that the front office is determined to make at least one or […]

According to Chris Fedor of Advance Ohio, a source reports that Cavs veteran Brandon Knight will possibly be back within one or two games, saying that he was “feeling good.” The former No. 8 overall draft pick had a once promising career, but has recently been derailed by injuries. He went to the Cavs last […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers faced off against the Toronto Raptors on Thursday night at home, and the Cavs were defeated by a final score of 115 to 109. During the third quarter, Cavs guard Collin Sexton produced a rather amusing highlight (or lowlight, considering your point of view) by trying to guard two players at once. […]

Just two days after turning 20 years old, Cleveland Cavaliers rookie guard Darius Garland was rested for the first time in his career. Garland, who was held out of the Cavs’ Tuesday contest against the New Orleans Pelicans, has been a vital developmental cog for the Cavaliers in 2019-20, the first season in which John […]

Cleveland Cavaliers veteran power forward Kevin love walked through the tunnels of Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Tuesday ahead of his team’s tilt with the New Orleans Pelicans wearing a purple No. 8 Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant jersey. The Cavs star honored the late NBA great, who passed away on Jan. 26 along with 13-year-old […]

Prior to Tuesday night’s game between the New Orleans Pelicans and Cleveland Cavaliers, the Cavs will unveil multiple tributes to former Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, who passed away Sunday at the age of 41 in a helicopter crash that has sparked a wave of admiration both inside and out the sports world. Per […]

Cavs forward Larry Nance Jr. was emotional at the start of Monday night’s game against the Pistons, as a video tribute to Kobe Bryant was shown just before tip-off. Nance, who spent his entire rookie season with Bryant and the Lakers, actually had to make his way to the locker room to gather himself before […]

Deceased NBA star Kobe Bryant touched so many lives throughout his historic twenty-year professional career. Although he retired after the 2015-16 season, Bryant has had a lasting impact on athletes in multiple sports. Former teammates like current Cleveland Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. is one of them. Nance Jr., spent only one season sharing the […]

Cleveland Cavaliers big man Larry Nance Jr. didn’t expect to keep in touch with Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant after Kobe retired from the NBA and Nance was traded from the LA to the Cavs. Nance was wrong. After the Cavs lost to the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 of the 2018 Finals, […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers issued an official statement following news of the passing of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna on Sunday morning in Calabasas. (1/2) We stand in disbelief and shock at the horribly sad news of the tragic passing of NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna. Emotions and […]

Cavs All-Star Kevin Love has heard his name tossed about in various trade scenarios over the past few seasons. As this campaign’s trade deadline draws near, those same rumors are beginning to make their rounds. However, the former UCLA standout says he’d be content with staying in Cleveland. Love’s role with the Cavs has changed […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton gets to the rim with relative ease and often finishes with acrobatic lay-ups and nifty floaters. The 6-foot-1 point guard took a different approach on Thursday. He unleashed a thunderous left-handed jam from the baseline in the Cavs’ home game against the Washington Wizards at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. After […]

Cavs All-Star Kevin Love had high praise for Collin Sexton during Thursday’s shootaround at Cleveland Clinic Courts, noting that the second-year guard is continuing to improve his game. The Cavs selected Sexton with the No. 8 pick in the 2018 NBA Draft. His first season was a bit of a struggle, as he was trying […]

As part of an official statement that was sent out on Thursday morning, the Cavs announced that they have signed forward Alfonzo McKinnie to a second 10-day deal. OFFICIAL: #Cavs sign forward @_Alvo_ to a second 10-day contract.https://t.co/MENGtLct01 — Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) January 23, 2020 The fact that the Cavs are signing McKinnie to a […]

Cavs big man Ante Zizic has missed the previous five games with what is being called a “vestibular condition.” Now, according to an official report from the team, the Croatian-born center will be out of commission “indefinitely.” Via Cavs and NBA.com: After experiencing symptoms of nausea and dizziness, it was determined by the Cavaliers medical […]