Cavs News Articles - Page 82

The NBA has evolved into becoming a point guard’s league and the Cleveland Cavaliers did not miss out on the memo. The Cavs experienced much success with an elite playmaker in Kyrie Irving, so they did not hesitate to take their chances by selecting two point guards in Collin Sexton and Darius Garland on consecutive […]

Cavs point guard Collin Sexton has come a long way in a relatively short period of time, but what should NBA fans expect from the former Alabama standout in the 2019-20 season? The Cavs selected Sexton with the No. 8 pick in the 2018 NBA Draft. It quickly became evident that he had blazing speed, […]

Earlier this offseason, the Cavs announced that they would be constructing a Wall of Honor at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in the near future. Now, thanks to a report from ESPN’s Marc J. Spears, the names who will be included in the inaugural class have been revealed. According to Spears’ report, the first names to be […]

As part of an official press release that was issued on Wednesday morning, the Cavs announced that they will name their combined television studio and media workroom space at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse after their late play-by-play man, Fred McLeod. Via Cavs: Given the indelible impact and legacy of Fred McLeod, and how he touched so […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers surprised many when they selected Vanderbilt point guard Darius Garland fifth overall in the 2019 NBA Draft. The rookie played just five games in college, and the Cavs had just taken a point guard eighth overall the year before in Collin Sexton. But Garland was arguably the third-most-talented player in the class, […]

Cleveland Cavaliers Hall of Fame point guard Walt Frazier reluctantly arrived in northeast Ohio after a famed 10-year career with the New York Knicks. Prior to the 1977-78 NBA season, the two-time champion maestro floor general was traded by his Knicks to the Cavs as compensation for a free agent signing. According to Frazier, though, […]

Former Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard JR Smith reacted to NBA 2K20 adding the veteran’s signature handshakes to the video game, so users at home can participate in the unique gestures and celebrations. Smith shared a video of himself watching various handshakes in the video games, posting on Instagram. JR lost his mind when he saw […]

This offseason has been much longer than normal for Cavs fans, but the Cleveland Cavaliers will finally begin training camp this month. The playoffs are likely still out of reach for this young team, but the 2019-2020 season should be entertaining nonetheless. Here are three storylines to follow as the preseason approaches. 3. Kevin Love’s […]

Cavs owner Dan Gilbert sent out an official statement on Wedneaday morning with regards to the passing of the team’s play-by-play announcer, Fred McLeod. As part of Gilbert’s dedication, he thanked McLeod for his tireless dedication to the Cavs organization and the city of Cleveland: “Fred McLeod was truly a one-of-a-kind person and friend. Words […]

Sad news shook the Cavs family on Tuesday morning when the team officially announced the passing of legendary play-by-play caller Fred McLeod at the age of 67. “Freddy,” as his friends knew him, became a beloved member of the organization, and his on-air broadcast partner, Austin Carr, says he’ll miss him dearly. Carr and McLeod […]

Longtime Cleveland Cavaliers play-by-play announcer Fred McLeod has passed away at the age of 67. In celebration of his life and legendary career, below are the best calls of his broadcasting career in no particular order. Here is McLeod’s call when the Cavs won the title after mounting a 3-1 comeback against the 73-win Golden […]

Derrick Rose could tell the Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t want him anymore after he scored 14 points in 15 minutes against the Indiana Pacers in a game the Cavs won by seven on Jan. 26. Rose left the Cavs for a little bit after suffering a serious ankle injury which prevented him from running for a […]

Legendary Cavs play-by-play announcer Fred McLeod passed away on Monday evening at the age of 67, according to an official report from the team. In light of this sad news, Kevin Love and several other members of the organization — both past and present — sent their condolences on Twitter. Kevin Love, who is one […]

Sad news shook the Cavs family on Tuesday morning, when it was announced that legendary play-by-play announcer Fred McLeod passed away at the age of 67. In light of McLeod’s passing, former Cavs superstar LeBron James posted a heart-felt dedication on Twitter with his condolences. James came to know McLeod quite well during his two […]

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 […]