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Tristan Thompson and Kevin Love have taken on a leadership role with the young Cavs, and the two veterans are setting the tone early. Gone are the days of LeBron James’ reign in Cleveland. Enter a new era of reconstruction under first-time NBA head coach John Beilein. So far, the Cavs have looked better than […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton was at the center of an early candidate for this season’s poster dunk of the year, as he threw one down against Chicago Bulls big man Wendell Carter Jr. on Wednesday night. Following the Cavs’ 117-111 victory against the Bulls, Sexton shared his thoughts on his demolition job against Carter. […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton showcased his hops and tenacity in his vicious slam over Chicago Bulls center Wendell Carter Jr. Sexton, who’s in his second year in the league, is known for his quickness and defensive intensity. But in the play below, he showed Cavs fans that he can get up and throw it […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers won’t be picking up the $3.8 million fourth-year option on Cavs center Ante Zizic’s contract, according to Tim Bontemps of ESPN. The Cavs acquired Zizic from the Boston Celtics in the summer of 2017 in the blockbuster Kyrie Irving trade. Zizic will become an unrestricted free agent next summer: The Cavs won’t […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have picked up Cavs point guard Collin Sexton’s third-year player option for next season, according to Kelsey Russo of The Athletic. Sexton, who is making $4.8 million this season, will earn $4.9 million in 2020-21. #Cavs have picked up guard Collin Sexton’s third-year player option for next season, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA. The […]

Though the Cavs were defeated in Monday night’s matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks, 129-112, newly-appointed head coach John Beilein saw a lot of positives in the way his young team played. The Cavs played surprisingly well against one of the tougher foes in the NBA. In fact, Cleveland actually led the Bucks by one point […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ John Henson will be sidelined for awhile due to a strained hamstring. According to the Cavaliers’ official Twitter account, the veteran center will be out for two-to-four weeks due to a strained hamstring. STATUS UPDATE: @johnhenson31 will be OUT approximately 2-4 weeks after suffering a strained right hamstring. DETAILS: https://t.co/3pCkQxSeLg — Cleveland […]

First-year Cleveland Cavaliers head coach John Beilein earned his first NBA win on Saturday night when the Cavs defeated Central Division rival Indiana Pacers 110-99 at home. After his first professional win—Beilein previously coached in the college ranks for West Virginia and Michigan—the head coach called the moment “special” and was doused by his players […]

Cedi Osman just signed a four-year $31-million extension to stay with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Turkish forward felt like his decision to stay absolutely hit home, as he expressed his love for the city and the entire Cavs organization, per Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com. “I really feel like I’m home,” Osman said following shootaround Saturday […]

Tristan Thompson drilled in the first 3-pointer of his career, and Kevin Love absolutely loved it. The Cleveland Cavaliers center hoisted up a triple to beat the shot clock buzzer in the first quarter of their game against the Indiana Pacers and knocked it down, much to the delight of the All-Star forward. Watch the […]

Much of the focus on the Cleveland Cavaliers will surely focus on how young pieces like Darius Garland, Collin Sexton and Cedi Osman develop throughout the course of the 2019-20 season. Then again, the Cavaliers still have a former All-Star on their roster. Kevin Love has waded through an abundance of trade rumors, and now […]

The money continues to roll in for improving NBA players as it is Cedi Osman’s turn to break the bank. The Cleveland Cavaliers have reached a deal with the 24-year-old Turkish forward with a four-year, $31 million contract extension, per Marc Stein of the New York Times, locking up the swingman with the Cavs for […]

In Game 1 of the 2018 NBA Finals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors, Cavs guard JR Smith made a mistake for the ages. The game went into overtime after Cavs point guard George Hill missed the second free throw. Smith got the rebound, but dribbled the ball out to the perimeter, clearly […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will honor former play-by-play announcer Fred McLeod with a “moment of celebration” during the team’s home opener against the Indiana Pacers on Saturday. McLeod passed away unexpectedly at the age of 67 on Sept. 9. Cleveland has already taken steps to pay respects their late announcer, naming the media space at Rocket […]

Cavs All-Star Kevin Love is proud to have assisted on Darius Garland’s first bucket in the NBA. Garland made his regular-season debut with the Cavs on Wednesday night, and it didn’t take him long to find his range. With roughly seven and a half minutes remaining on the first quarter clock and his team trailing […]

With the Cleveland Cavaliers opening the 2019-2020 season on Wednesday, it’s time to preview the season for each member of the roster. Up next is center John Henson, who has been with Cleveland since December of last year, but has yet to actually suit up for a game. He’ll have a role while he is […]

With the Cleveland Cavaliers opening the 2019-2020 season on Wednesday, it’s time to preview the season for each member of the roster. Up next is third-year center Ante Zizic, who enters a make-or-break season with the team. He has to show he’s improved considerably since last year if he hopes to stick around long-term. After […]

With the Cleveland Cavaliers opening the 2019-2020 season on Wednesday, it’s time to preview the season for each member of the roster. Up next is power forward Larry Nance Jr., a valuable role player who will be looking to expand his offensive game for both this season and the future. Entering his second full season […]

Though he’s a rookie, Cavs point guard Darius Garland is focused on leadership ahead of Wednesday night’s season opener against the Magic: “Just being a leader,” Garland replied when asked what he’s focused on ahead of his NBA debut. “Play the way that I play all of the time. It’s what got me here. Hopefully, […]

With the Cleveland Cavaliers opening the 2019-2020 season on Wednesday, it’s time to preview the season for each member of the roster. Up next is center Tristan Thompson, the team’s longest-tenured player who could be nearing the end of his time in Cleveland. Thompson is entering his ninth season with the Cavaliers after being drafted […]

With the Cleveland Cavaliers opening the 2019-2020 season on Wednesday, it’s time to preview the season for each member of the roster. Up next is rookie small forward Dylan Windler, who should have a significant role with the team once he returns from injury. Windler was the 26th overall pick back in June, with the […]

For weeks since the 2019 NBA Draft, Cavs fans have wondered which of the two talented ball handlers on their beloved team would serve as the starting point guard for this season. Now, though, there seems to be an answer, as head coach John Beilein says “it’s probable” that Darius Garland will play that role. […]

Jordan Clarkson was among the shortlist of players receiving some mentorship from NBA great Kobe Bryant, in efforts to develop the rare Mamba Mentality. Players like Jayson Tatum, Markelle Fultz, and Devin Booker have come to Bryant as their wise seer and NBA muse, but the Cleveland Cavaliers guard has thoroughly enjoyed the experience of […]

The Cavs finished the 2018-19 campaign with a disappointing 19-63 overall record, which left the team with the second-worst mark in the Eastern Conference (New York Knicks). This season, however, rookie Kevin Porter Jr. says Cleveland is aiming for a 180. “We really want to start out fast and take the first couple of games […]

With the Cleveland Cavaliers opening the 2019-2020 season on Wednesday, it’s time to preview the season for each member of the roster. Up next is power forward Kevin Love, the team’s undisputed best player and leader. His future in Cleveland has been cloudy since he’s been with the Cavs, and those rumors will only get louder […]

After days of speculation, the Cleveland Cavaliers claimed small forward Alfonzo McKinnie off waivers from the Golden State Warriors (he was released to create roster spot for former Cavalier Marquese Chriss). The third-year pro fills a huge need for the Cavs, and should be able to carve out a significant role with the team. What […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have claimed forward Alfonzo McKinnie off waivers, Cavs General Manager Koby Altman announced on Monday. McKinnie played in four games with the Golden State Warriors this preseason before being waived on Oct. 19. The Cleveland Cavaliers are claiming former Warriors forward Alfonzo McKinnie off free agency waivers, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. […]

All teams are already making the finishing touches on their opening night roster. As for the Cleveland Cavaliers, they are reportedly keeping their two remaining roster spots open while they explore the market. According to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com, the Cavs are keeping a close eye on the last-minute cuts before the regular season begins. […]

Recently-waived small forward Alfonzo McKinnie is on the Cleveland Cavaliers’ radar. McKinnie was dropped by the Golden State Warriors in favor of Marquese Chriss, who ironically played for the Cavs last season. According to Cavs beat reporter Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com: [Cavs] have, indeed, discussed the possibility of claiming Alfonzo McKinnie, sources tell [Cleveland.com]. But […]

With the Cleveland Cavaliers opening the 2019-2020 season on Wednesday, it’s time to preview the season for each member of the roster. Up next is small forward Cedi Osman, who enters a contract year with quite a bit to prove. A member of the Cleveland organization since the 2015 NBA Draft, Osman made his NBA debut […]

Cavs center Tristan Thompson has heard his name tossed about in trade discussions for years, yet he has remained with the team. The Ontario native opened up about these rumors in a recent one-on-one interview with Sam Amico of Sports Illustrated. Amico: With an expiring contract, you’re likely to hear your name mentioned in trade […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jordan Clarkson had quite a busy summer ahead of his sixth year in the NBA. In late September, the 27-year-old took some time off from his preseason preparations and decided to crash a random set of wedding photos. It was actually the groom himself, a Cleveland native named Benjamin Scott, who shared […]

Budding Cleveland Cavaliers center Ante Zizic will miss the start of the regular season due to plantar fasciitis, per a team release on Thursday afternoon: Cleveland Cavaliers center Ante Zizic will be sidelined for approximately four (4) weeks after missing all four preseason games with discomfort and soreness in his left foot. Imaging at Cleveland Clinic Sports […]

The Cavs have grown fond of Cedi Osman in a relatively short period of time. He was the heir apparent to Cleveland’s small forward position when LeBron James decided to join the Los Angeles Lakers. Osman has accepted the role with grace, but this could be a make-or-break season for the Turkish-born forward. Several teams […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Matthew Dellavedova is optimistic that the wine and gold squad can win more games in the 2019-20 regular season. In an interview with Grant Segall of cleveland.com, Dellavedova acknowledges the difference in the team’s dynamics without LeBron James. Last year, the Cavs won just 19 games. For this year’s campaign, he believes […]

This year’s preseason campaign was not kind to the Cavs, as the team dealt with injuries and embarrassing losses. There is still time for Cleveland to get on track, however, and newly-appointed head coach John Beilein will need to be patient with his young squad as they learn his system. Beilein is recognized as one […]

Cavs point guard Collin Sexton spoke with members of the media following Tuesday night’s preseason loss to the Boston Celtics. During his appearance, the second-year ball handler admitted that John Beilein’s offense has been difficult to grasp. However, he believes the team will get used to this new play style with more reps. “With the […]

Cavs head coach John Beilein seemed a bit frustrated after Tuesday night’s preseason loss to the short-handed Boston Celtics. It was the second consecutive exhibition game in which Cleveland was handily defeated by the boys from Beantown, and Beilein knows his team will need to perform better with the regular season on the horizon. “We’ve […]

The NBA regular season is almost here, and up next in this series of previews for the Cleveland Cavaliers is rookie Kevin Porter Jr., the final pick of the first round. It may take a while for him to get up to speed, but Porter Jr. has immense potential. How much of it he will […]