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In an official statement released on Tuesday afternoon, the Cavs announced that they have signed forward Dean Wade to a two-way contract. Wade, now 22 years of age, played his collegiate ball at Kansas State, where he earned First-Team All-Big 12 honors. As a senior with the Wildcats, the Wichita native racked up averages of […]

Cleveland Cavaliers veteran swingman J.R. Smith suited up for a total of only 11 contests for the Cavs last season. He no longer figured in the plans of the team, and with the front office unable to ship him off, he was pretty much left in the doghouse for the entirety of the season. Nonetheless, […]

The NBA offseason is in full swing, and several teams around the league have already acquired talented players to bolster their respective rosters. The Cavs, however, have remained quiet during this time, but that’s just fine with Larry Nance Jr. Following Monday night’s Summer League matchup against the Boston Celtics, Nance Jr. noted that he […]

Despite a miserable first full season with the Cleveland Cavaliers last term, Larry Nance Jr. remains very excited for the upcoming season with the Cavs. Nance recently spoke with Chris Fedor of cleveland.com, and the 6-foot-9 big man expressed his anticipation for the year ahead. “We’re all working on our own games and trying to […]

Cavs forward Larry Nance Jr. decided to have a little fun with head coach John Beilein prior to Monday night’s Summer League matchup against the Boston Celtics. As Beilein was answering a few questions from members of the media, Nance Jr. grabbed a microphone and made his way into the huddle. Reporters from various outlets […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have unsurprisingly been inactive in free agency to this point, but the team is involved in one recent rumor. Cleveland is one of eight teams reported to be interested in veteran guard Justin Holiday. It’s good to see the Cavs exploring the market, but is Holiday the kind of player the team […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ free agency strategy for this offseason (and likely next) should be to take cheap risks on young talent; reclamation projects, if you will. The team began to do this at the trade deadline when the Cavs traded for Marquese Chriss, but it’s unclear if he will be re-signed. If new head coach […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers took a gamble on Kevin Porter Jr. when they traded for the 30th overall pick to select the former USC standout. One source within the organization said that Porter is a “wild card” for the Cavs. According to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com, a team source said that Porter could eventually end up […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ Kevin Porter Jr. is eager to prove his doubters wrong because he believes that he should have been drafted much earlier than where he eventually landed in the 2019 NBA Draft. Porter was selected 30th overall pick after the Cavs surrendered four future second-round picks and cash to get him. The 19-year-old […]

After going to USC with high expectations, Kevin Porter Jr. is now looking to prove his doubters wrong after a below-average season. In an article on cleveland.com Porter Jr. said: “All the teams that passed on me, I want to prove them wrong,” Porter said. “I’m happy where I’m at, happy to be a Cavalier […]

Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Koby Altman believes first-round pick Kevin Porter Jr. can overcome past issues and be a major contributor to the rebuild moving forward. While some would describe Porter’s red flags coming into the 2019 NBA Draft as “baggage,” Altman doesn’t see it that way. Via cleveland.com: “I wouldn’t call it baggage,” Altman […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers believe they have a burglary on their hands after selecting Kevin Porter Jr. with the 30th pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. In an article on cleveland.com: “Shocked he fell that far,” a member of the Cavaliers organization said. “At 30, what we gave up, the 30th pick? For him? That’s really […]

Former USC Trojan and now Cleveland Cavaliers talent Kevin Porter Jr. impressed the Cavs brass extremely early in the draft process. In an article written by Chris Fedor of cleveland.com: “He had like 40. He looked like James Harden. He was cooking dudes. Unguardable 1 on 1. He was doing whatever he wanted against anyone,” […]

NBA free agents aren’t even able to sign contracts until July 8th, but nearly every big name has agreed to terms, except for Kawhi Leonard. And while Leonard’s free agency doesn’t directly affect the Cleveland Cavaliers, a new report indicates that could change. Leonard is rumored to be interested in joining the Los Angeles Clippers […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers turned heads when they picked another point guard in the 2019 NBA Draft. The Cavs selected Darius Garland as the fourth pick in the draft last month just a year removed from acquiring Collin Sexton. Some fans wondered how the two point guards will fit in, but Sexton expressed confidence that they […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are on the early stages of their rebuild, and they have already gathered an interesting selection of young talent and draft prospects. They also have several veterans on the squad who could be useful in their attempt to contend for a playoff spot in the near future. But just like any other […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are certainly looking forward to a fresh start for the upcoming season following a completely forgettable 2018-19 season. So much so, that guys like Cedi Osman have gone out of their way to touch base with new head coach John Beilein. Cleveland team insider Cayleigh Griffin reports that Osman intends to link […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are not interested in taking any risks with the long-term health of prized rookie guard Kevin Porter Jr. With the Cavs’ 30th overall pick suffering a hip injury during a pre-draft workout, the team has rightfully decided to err on the side of caution and not force Porter back to action too […]

Interest in Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love could ramp up if he plays well for Team USA in the World Cup this summer in China, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. Love is one of 20 invitees to the World Cup training camp. While not a lock to make the final 12-man roster, if he does […]

With the Cleveland Cavaliers already participating in Summer League action in Salt Lake City in a precursor to the Las Vegas Summer League, two notable Cavs players were in the news recently regarding a rather surprising commercial one of them is featured in. Larry Nance Jr. responded to a Turkish Head & Shoulders shampoo commercial […]

A year ago today, the city of Cleveland took down the LeBron James banner after The King took his talents to the Los Angeles Lakers after finishing up his second stint with the Cavs. James wants Cavs fans to know, though, that no one can take the 2016 title banner and how he made the […]

With the Cleveland Cavaliers selecting Vanderbilt guard Darius Garland with the fifth overall pick, they have formed one of the most potentially dynamic backcourts in the league with Garland playing alongside incoming sophomore point guard Collin Sexton. Recently, these two young guards spoke to Chris Fedor of cleveland.com, with both players sharing a common enthusiasm […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are not expected to make a big splash in free agency this year. But that’s understandable as they are a rebuilding team. Young guys like Colin Sexton and Darius Garland are expected to chalk up a ton of minutes for the Cavs as they attempt to be more competitive next season. But […]

Unsurprisngly, the Cleveland Cavaliers haven’t been active in free agency to this point. However, the team did make one move that could point to something big happening in the near future. Kevin Love has been involved in trade rumors for much of his time in Cleveland, and the next two weeks will be no different. […]

Following an absolutely forgettable outing last season, things are now looking up for the Cleveland Cavaliers. As a matter of fact, new Cavs head coach John Beilein was pretty pumped about the outstanding Summer League debut of rookie swingman Dylan Windler. The Cavs faced off against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night, with Windler […]

Cleveland Cavaliers swingman JR Smith has agreed to move the guarantee date of his contract to July 15, giving the Cavs more time to find a trade partner for him. According to Brian Windhorst of ESPN, there is an option to further move the date to August 1 if needed. However, as part of the […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers aren’t expected to make some major moves in free agency, but there are reports that they are planning to jumpstart their rebuild by focusing their attention on the young guys on the roster. Unfortunately, 26-year-old guard/forward David Nwaba might not be a part of their future. According to The Athletic’s Joe Vardon, […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers don’t have many free agents this year, but that doesn’t mean the few they do have aren’t intriguing. David Nwaba was a bit of a surprise signing last year, and now the Cavs must decide whether or not they want to keep him around long-term. Undrafted in 2016 out of Cal Poly, […]

As many as 14 NBA teams will arrive in free agency with cap space and money to spend, most of them hoping to land a star in this regalia of elite talent available to the highest and most appealing bidder. Yet rumor has it that whichever big-time team strikes out in this search for superstar […]

Second-year guard Collin Sexton of the Cleveland Cavaliers nailed 14 straight 3-pointers during a workout. Sexton posted a clip of his amazing feat on Twitter. Peep the video below: Muscle Memory 💪🏽 pic.twitter.com/P83T3L0tkx — Collin 'Young Bull' Sexton (@CollinSexton02) June 26, 2019 Sexton, last year’s eighth overall pick, put on an impressive first-year campaign with […]

ESPN insider Zach Lowe says for now, the Cleveland Cavaliers aren’t interested in trading All-Star power forward Kevin Love. Lowe says the Cavs value Love’s veteran presence and ability to stretch the floor with his shooting. Cleveland’s young core is headlined by Collin Sexton, Cedi Osman and rookies Darius Garland and Dylan Windler. Lowe: "I […]

Cleveland Cavaliers big man Tristan Thompson is a Hollywood kind of guy. Despite the fact that he has been with the Cavs for the entirety of his eight-year career in the NBA, the bright lights of L.A. are simply too attractive for the 27-year-old, which is where he spends most of his days during the […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers surprised many by selecting Vanderbilt point guard Darius Garland fifth overall in the 2019 NBA Draft. Cleveland had just taken Collin Sexton eighth overall in 2018, and Garland played in only five college games due to an injury, but displayed the talent worthy of a top draft selection. Here are three bold […]

NBA free agency kicks off in less than a week, and while the Cleveland Cavaliers don’t have the cap space to make any major moves, they still have a few pending free agents of their own. One of these players is forward Marquese Chriss, who was acquired at the trade deadline from the Houston Rockets. […]

Cleveland Cavaliers exiled shooting guard JR Smith could wind up with LeBron James on the Los Angeles Lakers once his situation with the Cavs is resolved, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. Smith is set to make $15.7 million next season. However, if the veteran guard is waived before June 30, Smith will only […]

Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard Jordan Clarkson has changed agencies. The Cavs guard has dropped Mike George of One Legacy Sports Management and signed with Rich Paul of Klutch Sports Group. The Cavs’ Jordan Clarkson changes agents and signed with Klutch Sports and Rich Paul — Joe Vardon (@joevardon) June 25, 2019 Cavs fans are very […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers continue to try and find trade routes in order to move JR Smith off of the team, but according to multiple reports, it seems as if the team had the opportunity during the 2019 NBA Draft. Some reports even mention that the Cavs turned down offers that would have netted them first-round […]

After a run that included five consecutive Finals appearances and three championships, the Golden State Warriors are showing vulnerability, and the league is taking notice. Not only are two of Golden State’s star players entering free agency, those same players could very likely miss most, if not all, of next season. Upcoming free agent Klay […]

The 2019 NBA Draft has come and gone, and while the Cleveland Cavaliers made three picks in the first round, none of them came by way of a J.R. Smith trade, as was universally expected. Smith, who has been estranged from the team since mid-November of last year, has one year remaining on his contract, […]