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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jordan Clarkson was ecstatic to see the Philippine national team advance to the 2019 FIBA World Cup in September. Clarkson, a Filipino-American, posted on Instagram a congratulatory message after Gilas Pilipinas, the official name of the Philippine national team, punched its ticket to China with a huge 93-75 victory over Kazakhstan. The […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have pegged Collin Sexton as a major piece of their future. But this won’t hinder the Cavs’ possible selection of Ja Morant if it ever comes down to it. Because consensus No. 1 overall pick Zion Williamson is such a remarkable prospect, this somewhat overshadows the fact that 2019 draft class is […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers may have only 14 wins, but there are reasons to have hope for the future. One of those reasons is forward Cedi Osman, who, aside from Kevin Love, and perhaps Collin Sexton, is the team’s most important player. After learning the ropes as a reserve behind LeBron James last season, the 23-year-old […]

Somewhat quietly, Cavs point guard Collin Sexton is racking up some impressive numbers from beyond the arc this season. In fact, the Young Bull is closing in on Kyrie Irving’s rookie record for three-pointers made. The Cavs selected Sexton with the 8th overall pick in last year’s draft. He admits that his rookie season has […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers appear just about as expected. They sit at the bottom of the Eastern Conference, with little hope or motivation to move out of the last place spot. Fans should not give up on the team though, but give the rebuild a little bit of time. While it’s hard to say there are […]

The NBA’s trade deadline has passed, and the Cavs were unable to find a new home for J.R. Smith, who has been away from the team for much of this season. Some thought the two parties might agree on the terms of a buyout, but it seems that won’t be the case. Smith and the […]

Former Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star Larry Nance Sr. wants his son Larry Nance Jr. to get on with the trend in the NBA — and that is to shoot threes. According to Joe Vardon of The Athletic, the 60-year-old Nance reportedly asked a Cavs assistant coach to incorporate more three-point shooting on the 26-year-old’s pre-game routine. […]

Two of the players who can be essential to the Cleveland Cavaliers’ long-term success are Jordan Clarkson and Larry Nance Jr. The two have shown great chemistry on the court, something that the Cavs have been lacking all season. Clarkson said that his chemistry with Nance has gone a long way and that he loves […]

Cleveland Cavaliers star Kevin Love is still on minutes restriction after recovering from toe surgery, but head coach Larry Drew has a plan in order to maximize the use of the forward despite the limitation. Per Fox Sports Ohio, Drew said they have to make sure that Love won’t play more than the limit set […]

Cleveland Cavaliers big man Tristan Thompson, who has missed the last 15 games due to foot soreness, might miss some more games as he is yet to participate in full-contact practice. Cavs head coach Larry Drew gave an update on Thompson’s status on Monday before his team faced the Portland Trail Blazers. Per Chris Manning […]

According to several official reports, Gilas Pilipinas is going to do everything within their power to have Cavs shooting guard Jordan Clarkson declared eligible for this year’s World Cup. Gilas is returning to the FIBA World Cup thanks to their 93-75 win against Kazakhstan over the weekend. Gilas also needed a bit of help to […]

Cavs point guard Matthew Dellavedova is making an impact for his team in more than one way this season. Not only is he serving as a mentor to rookie Collin Sexton, he’s also dishing out an impressive number of assists and playing an important role on the team’s closing unit. Delly is one of the […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are 2-0 after the All-Star break, moving to 14-46 on the season in the process. Both the Phoenix Suns and New York Knicks have worse records than the Cavs, with the suddenly streaking Chicago Bulls two games better. While some fans may be concerned about these wins hurting Cleveland’s chances of getting […]

Kevin Love’s first season as the Cleveland Cavaliers’ lone star didn’t go as planned, as Love was forced out of action for almost two months. Now, he’s playing again and feels much more like his old self, and it’s helping the Cavaliers stack up on wins. After missing 50 games and returning to limited action […]

Cleveland Cavaliers star Kevin Love has mostly been a non-factor this season due to toe surgery. However, Love is back and beginning to rediscover some of the form that has made him a five-time NBA All-Star. Love posted consecutive double-doubles in Cleveland’s two wins since the All-Star Break, including a 32-point, 12-rebound performance in just 25 […]

Many of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ younger players don’t have the experience of winning that helps an NBA team become great, but with the recent return of Kevin Love and the ability to play in closer games have helped them turn a corner. Speaking to The Athletic’s Joe Vardon after the teams 112-107 win over the […]

With six three-pointers on Saturday night against the Memphis Grizzlies, Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love moved past teammate Channing Frye on the NBA’s all-time three-pointers list. Coincidentally, the five-time All-Star also tied Frye’s close friend, Richard Jefferson on the same list – a piece of news that he found out from reporters after sharing that […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are one of the worst teams in the league right now, but that didn’t stop them from encouraging a 10-year old boy to win his battle with cancer. In the video below, Cavs forward Kevin Love and Channing Frye lifting 10-year old DJ Patterson and helping him dunk the ball. What a […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been losing a lot even before the 2018-19 season began. Superstar LeBron James has decided to leave the team for the second time in less than a decade and has signed a four-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. Since then, the Cavs were never the same. From being a Finals […]

Having LeBron James on your team is a gift and a curse. It’s a gift because you have the best player in the world and immediately have a chance to win titles because of it. It’s a curse because you have the best player in the world and immediately have a chance to win titles […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers host the Phoenix Suns on Thursday, and All-Star power forward Kevin Love and small forward David Nwaba will be on a minute restriction, according to Cavs head coach Larry Drew. Love is making his way back from a toe injury which required surgery. He’s played in two games since coming back. Nwaba, meanwhile, […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have shown interest in Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard J.R. Smith, according to Joe Vardon of The Athletic. Smith and the Cavs are not close on a buyout, and previous reports have mentioned the team wasn’t interested in one: There is very little incentive for Cleveland to buy him out, and at this […]

If anyone knows the complexities of the relationship between LeBron James and Kyrie Irving, it’s former Cleveland Cavaliers general manager David Griffin. Griffin was the architect of the 2016 Cavs team which won the championship over the Golden State Warriors. LeBron was named Finals MVP, while Irving hit the game winning shot over Warriors star […]

Cavs forward Kevin Love missed a big chunk of this season due to a toe injury, but he has since made his return to the court. Now, after taking a bit of time off to relax over the All-Star break, the former UCLA standout is ready to play a larger role down the stretch: “I […]

The Cavs came into this season knowing that they are a rebuilding team. After losing LeBron James to the Los Angeles Lakers, their goal was to ultimately reset the roster and move forward with young players that they acquired from within. This past NBA draft they selected Colin Sexton, a point guard out of the […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers did make a big trade before the February 7th deadline, but it wasn’t made to improve the team. Much like the deal that sent George Hill to the Milwaukee Bucks, Cleveland’s agreement with the Houston Rockets sent out a solid contributor (Alec Burks) for a bad contract (Brandon Knight) and a first-round […]

There is a very good chance the Cleveland Cavaliers end up with the No. 1 pick in the draft this June, something that has been rather routine for the franchise whenever LeBron James is not around. This time, however, they won’t be getting Anthony Bennett. Zion Williamson will almost surely be the choice if the […]

Reports have surfaced that reality TV star Khloe Kardashian broke up with Cleveland Cavaliers big man Tristan Thompson as a result of him cheating. According to TMZ, the Cavs big man cheated on Khloe Kardashian with Kylie Jenner’s best friend, Jordyn Woods. As for Tristan Thompson’s response? It was short and sweet: Tristan Thompson’s now-deleted […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are currently one of the worst teams in the league, sitting with a record of just 12-46. According to one player, however, the team is nowhere near as bad as their record would indicate. Speaking to Cleveland.com as the Cavs begin to prepare for the final home stretch of the season, Larry […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have had a long season, one that began with the firing of head coach Tyronn Lue after just six games. This path led them to Larry Drew, and there’s still a chance he’ll be the long-term head coach if he wants the gig, according to Chris Fedor of cleveland.com. There are questions about […]

On Tuesday morning, the Cleveland Cavaliers announced that they have added TrustedSec as their “Official Cyber Security Partner.” As part of the new partnership, fans visiting Quicken Loans Arena will have an extra layer of protection when using the team’s Wi-Fi and local area networks. The new deal will also add another level of security […]

One would think that Dallas Mavericks rookie Luka Doncic would have looked up to someone like Dirk Nowitzki in Europe, but no. The Mavs youngster idolized Cleveland Cavaliers forward Cedi Osman, as the Cavs sophomore was apparently a superstar overseas: https://www.instagram.com/p/BuDYj3wFEyC/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=18uiwtyy0xeth Osman has actually had a fairly decent year this season, all things considered. Through 52 […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are nearly three quarters through the 2018-2019 season, and are currently on break for the NBA All-Star festivities. Cedi Osman participated in the Rising Stars Challenge, but for the the first time since 2011-2012, the Cavs don’t have an All-Star. So, to pass the time, let’s see what each player’s report card […]

With 25 games remaining in the 2018-2019 season, the Cleveland Cavaliers currently have the third-worst record in the NBA. This gives them a 14% chance at landing the first overall pick. If they are lucky enough to win the lottery, it would be the fifth time in the last 16 years. Cleveland won three of […]

The Cavs acquired Marquese Chriss from the Houston Rockets in a three-team deal just before this season’s trade deadline. Playing for the Rockets, alongside James Harden, would seem like an ideal situation for most young players. Chriss, however, wanted a chance to showcase his talents in a larger role. Chriss detailed his mindset in a […]

A triple-overtime thriller between the Brooklyn Nets and Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night featured some incredible performances. One of the standout players of the game was Cavs guard Jordan Clarkson: Jordan Clarkson is the first player in @cavs history to score at least 40 points in a game coming off the bench. Clarkson is also […]

Just barely a week after the trade deadline, it appears that Marquese Chriss may be fitting in perfectly with his new team. After being traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers by the Houston Rockets in a three-team deal, not only is he making an impact on the court, but he is also earning the respect of […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers got back forward Cedi Osman on Wednesday’s contest versus the Brooklyn Nets. Osman has missed each of the Cavs’ last four outings prior to the matchup against the Nets due to a sprained right ankle. With Kevin Love ruled out due to rest and Tristan Thompson still sidelined due to a left […]

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Marquese Chriss just put Jarrett Allen of the Brooklyn Nets on his poster in the Cavs’ game on Wednesday night. And it may be a candidate for one of the best dunks of the season. After a great after a great fake which sent DeMarre Caroll flying, Chriss went straight to the rim […]