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Very sad news shook the Cavs family on Tuesday morning, when the team officially announced the passing of legendary play-by-play caller Fred McLeod. Via the Cavs: It is with the most extreme sadness that the Cleveland Cavaliers share that Cavs and Fox Sports Ohio play-by-play announcer Fred McLeod died suddenly Monday evening. The entire Cavaliers […]

Cleveland Cavaliers fans don’t exactly know what to expect from Darius Garland as a rookie, and understandably so. After all, the rookie played just five games at Vanderbilt before going down with a season-ending injury, and didn’t workout for teams during the pre-draft process or play with the wine and gold in Summer League as […]

Anderson Varejao spent nearly his entire NBA career with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Now that he is on the comeback trail, the 36-year-old from Santa Teresa, Brazil told Joe Vardon of The Athletic that he could envision a reunion with his former team: “I was back in Brazil and I was having fun there, but during the […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have their backcourt of the present and foreseeable future. After drafting Vanderbilt’s Darius Garland with the No. 5 overall pick in June, it’s clear the Cavaliers are going forward with he and 2018 lottery pick Collin Sexton at both guard spots, embracing a style the Portland Trail Blazers have played to consistent […]

Cavs All-Star Kevin Love has kept himself busy this offseason, and he’s looking to continue that trend with some of his teammates by organizing a pre-camp workout in New York. Via Chris Fedor of cleveland.com: Love, who has taken a prominent leadership role during this post-LeBron James rebuild, is organizing a team minicamp in New […]

It was an outstanding evening on an individual level for the Cleveland Cavaliers’ Cedi Osman, as he led his home nation of Turkey in their final FIBA World Cup Group E bout against the Czech Republic. The Cavs forward accounted for a game-high 24 points on 8-of-14 shooting, with three three-pointers, three rebounds, three assists, […]

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love is someone who believes that ‘GOAT gene’ exists. In a recent episode of HBO’s The Shop, Love, together with Kevin Hart, Lil Nas X, and Charlamagne tha God talked about whether or not athletes who are considered GOATs are born or made. And while Hart was making his case as to […]

Cavs star Kevin Love is a known advocate for mental health awareness. In March 2018, the former UCLA standout wrote an outstanding essay for The Players’ Tribune. As part of his article, which is titled “Everyone Is Going Through Something,” he shared his struggles with anxiety, panic attacks and depression. Now, in an effort to […]

Cavs rookie Dylan Windler recently joined Evan Dammarell of Forbes for a wide-ranging interview. Amid their discussion, the former Belmont Bruins standout paid homage to LeBron James and his accomplishments in the city of Cleveland. In Cleveland, there are a few names that reign supreme in sports lore. Browns fans would be quick to mention […]

Some rookies enter the NBA with a great deal of pressure, but Cavs forward Dylan Windler says he is not. In fact, Windler says he is ready to contribute in any way he can. The Cavs selected Windler with the 26th overall pick in this year’s draft. He’s one of three small forwards listed on […]

The summer of Kevin Love continues. The Cleveland Cavaliers star’s latest offseason endeavor involved some cliff jumping. The five-time NBA All-Star shared a video on Instagram of his splash landing off the side of a cliff: https://www.instagram.com/p/B14ERtwgzFP/?igshid=1s44v5p9ygcwk Love tagged the location at Phelps Lake, part of the Grand Teton National Park outside of Jackson, Wyoming, […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are almost done finalizing their training camp roster after reaching a one-year deal with Daniel Hamilton. According to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com, the Cavs are signing Hamilton to an Exhibit 10 deal. He is the 19th player that the team will bring to training camp, leaving Cleveland with just one spot left […]

The 2019-20 NBA season is almost upon us with the Cleveland Cavaliers looking to bounce back from a disappointing campaign last season. The Cavs had a horrendous 19-63 record last season, one that fans were forced to endure after they had been pampered with four straight trips to the Finals the previous years.  But things […]

J.R. Smith’s tenure with the Cleveland Cavaliers is finally finished. But six weeks after the veteran scorer was officially waived by the wine and gold, he now seems to be harboring some regrets about his exit – well, when it comes to his access to his former team’s new uniforms, at least. The Cavaliers unveiled […]

The Cavs announced Wednesday they are bringing back their beloved blue and black uniforms from the ’90s as part of their 50th anniversary celebration. Die-hard Cavs fans will instantly recognize this “Classic Edition” color scheme. Think no further than hoop logos, Brad Daugherty, Mark Price, John “Hot Rod” Williams and coach Mike Fratello. The team […]

Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson is getting in on the latest fast-food craze. The 28-year-old Cavs vet bought the much sought-after chicken sandwich from Popeyes, which apparently have been selling out from stores in northeast Ohio, per local NBC affiliate WKYC. … Before leaving, Thompson also purchased chicken sandwiches for every customer in attendance, many […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jordan Clarkson will not be able to participate in the 2019 FIBA World Cup in China in September with the Philippines. Despite not having citizenship status in the Philippines, Clarkson had previously been granted permission to play with the country’s national men’s team in the 2018 Asian Games. This time around, however, […]

All-Time NBA teams are quite common, and you can see the Cleveland Cavaliers here. But what about players whose best days came somewhere else? What if Shaquille O’Neal and LeBron James were both in their primes while on the Cavs? This is Cleveland’s All-Prime team, which puts together a 15-man roster of the very best […]

Taking the best player available toward the very top of the NBA draft is almost always a winning proposition. The vast majority of teams picking among the draft’s first few selections are there because they lack the talent to compete at a high level on a nightly basis. Why address specific team needs when the […]

As part of a series of images that were released on Friday morning, three of the Cavs’ court designs for the 2018-19 season were leaked, including their Classic Edition, City Edition, and Core variants. The Cavs are celebrating their 50th year of service in the NBA this season. Aspects of Cleveland’s “Core” design reflects that […]

Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert is now back to his home in Detroit after roughly two months in a Chicago rehabilitation facility. He has been there since late May after suffering a stroke. Quicken Loans CEO Jay Farner released an official statement regarding Gilbert’s status via Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com. “On Friday, Dan Gilbert returned […]

The always outspoken Kendrick Perkins claims the Cavs refused LeBron James’ suggestion of bringing in Carmelo Anthony. We don’t know when this happened, but Perkins could be referring to the summer of 2017. The New York Knicks were openly shopping Carmelo Anthony that summer and the Cavs were dealing with Kyrie Irving’s trade request. A […]

In recognition of their 50th year of service in the NBA and the grand opening of the newly-renovated Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, the Cavs are introducing a new Wall of Honor to pay homage to deserving former members of the franchise. According to the team’s official press release, the Wall of Honor will serve as a […]

Cleveland Cavaliers star Kevin Love has some competition. After posting a workout video of him lifting 500 pounds to strengthen his core muscle, the Cavs star received a challenge from new Portland Trail Blazer swingman Mario Hezonja. The 24-year-old one-upped Love by hitting 505 pounds for 10 repetitions. Furthermore, Hezonja called out Love and told […]

The 2019 NBA Draft class recently gathered to pick their favorites for a series of categories, including Kia Rookie of the Year, best defender, most athletic, and best playmaker. As part of their voting, the rookies recognized Cavs guard Kevin Porter Jr. as one of the biggest steals in this year’s draft. Via NBA.com: Which […]

Former Cleveland Cavaliers head coach David Blatt recently shared his trying experience after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, a central nervous system disease that could potentially lead to becoming disabled. Blatt wrote an open letter addressing his condition in which he openly talks about the difficult times he expects to face in the coming years. […]

According to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com, the Cavaliers are excited to see a healthy John Henson suit up for Cleveland this upcoming 2019-20 season. Fedor was bored the other night and asked Cavs fans if they had any questions for him, as he played another edition of “Hey, Chris” on Twitter. One particular fan was […]

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love is aware that his role is bigger now and he is making the most out of the offseason by getting himself into shape with the right diet and exercise. The 30-year-old player recently showed off his new physique on Instagram. Aware that preparing for the physicality is a must, Love […]

The Cavs are signing power forward Jarell Martin to a one-year, non-guaranteed deal, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Martin played with the Orlando Magic last season after playing the first three years of his NBA career with the Memphis Grizzlies. Cavaliers signed former first-round pick F Jarrell Martin to a one-year, non-guaranteed deal, league […]

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Matthew Dellavedova seems to have been working hard on his jump shot during the offseason, and the results have been showing. The 28-year-old was recently caught on film taking a few long-distance jumpers during warm-ups of the Australian national team. The new and improved shot, as well as the much quicker […]

At a quick glance, it seems the Cleveland Cavaliers won’t be under much pressure for the coming season. However, there are some members of the Cavs who will have something to prove, including second-year guard Collin Sexton, Cedi Osman and newly-appointed head coach John Beilein. The Cavs selected Sexton with the No. 8 pick in […]

For a month-long stretch in 2012, Jeremy Lin was the biggest story in the NBA. After playing 55 minutes over the New York Knicks’ first 22 games, Lin was inserted into the rotation, and went on a tear, leading New York to a 16-10 record. His performance ended up being mostly a flash-in-the-pan situation, but […]

The Cavs will have several new faces on their roster for the 2019-20 campaign, including former Belmont Bruins standout Dylan Windler. Cleveland selected Windler with the 26th overall pick in this year’s draft. At 6-7, the 22-year-old is able to play a variety of positions, but his accuracy from beyond the arc is likely what […]

Injury prevention drives most of Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star Kevin Love’s summer exercises, as the lone star on the Cavs wants to stay healthy next season after having an injury-riddled 2018-19 campaign. Love played in just 22 games last season after undergoing toe surgery on his left foot in November. For the Cavs to be competitive […]

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Cedi Osman will get a taste of NBA action far away from the United States, as the Turkish national team takes on Team USA during the group stage of the 2019 FIBA World Cup. While the U.S. remains the favorite to win it all despite the slew of dropouts, Osman says it’s […]

Since the NBA regular season schedule has been released, fans can now pencil in some must-watch games for their favorite teams. While the Cleveland Cavaliers might not be predicted to win many games (24.5 is the over/under on most betting sites), they are still sure to have some great games that will keep Cavs fans […]

Darius Garland of the Cleveland Cavaliers believes that his agent Rich Paul has a ‘target on his back’ amid the recent NCAA controversy over a proposal from the governing body of college sports. Talking on SiriusXM NBA Radio, Garland — the fifth overall pick by the Cavs in the 2019 NBA Draft — shared his […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James returns to Cleveland to take on the Cavs on March 26. James got a standing ovation from Cavs fans last season and a video tribute. The four-time MVP will likely get another standing ovation this time around. LeBron returns to Cleveland March 26 — Joe Vardon (@joevardon) […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers won the scheduling lottery and will be traveling the fewest miles of any team. The NBA released the full 2019-20 regular season schedule on Monday afternoon. Based on the schedule, the Cavs will only have to travel about 35,000 miles total — a whopping 15,000 miles less than the Utah Jazz: https://twitter.com/EdKupfer/status/1160997241575956480 […]