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6-foot-6 Texas Tech sophomore wing Jarrett Culver has been drawing a lot of attention of late as one of the hottest prospects leading to the upcoming NBA Draft. The Cleveland Cavaliers remain extremely interested on the 20-year-old, and despite falling to the No. 5 pick, it seems that the Cavs are still set on scooping […]

Although the Cleveland Cavaliers will (most likely) miss out on the three elite prospects in this year’s NBA Draft, there are still some very talented players who the team could select fifth overall. One of these players is Virginia forward De’andre Hunter, who fits exactly what teams are looking for in a 3-and-D wing. The […]

Back in December of 2016, members of the Cleveland Cavaliers got themselves in some hot water following their rather unprofessional antics during a blowout victory against the New York Knicks. With the Cavs up 29 points in the dying seconds of the fourth and final frame, Kyrie Irving, LeBron James, Tristan Thompson, and Richard Jefferson […]

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. voiced his opinion on the recent 2019 NBA season awards, saying the opinions of players are being disregarded. Nance took to Twitter to air his frustrations, pointing out that NBA players should have a strong voice in the process of determining the winners of the annual awards. He insisted […]

Collin Sexton struggled with ball distribution at times throughout the 2018-19 campaign, but Nik Stauskas believes newly-appointed Cavs head coach John Beilein will be able to help with that issue. Stauskas played under Beilein’s direction at the Universiry of Michigan, which means the two are very familiar with one another. In an interview with cleveland.com, […]

John Beilein was officially introduced as the new head coach of the Cavs earlier this week. There were some who questioned his decision to leave the University of Michigan after a successful 12-year stint. They argued that his playcalling would not translate to the NBA. Nik Stauskus, however, thinks Beilein will do just fine. “I […]

It’s the 10 year anniversary of LeBron James’ game-winner over the Orlando Magic in the Eastern Conference Finals. Stan Van Gundy, head coach of the Magic that time, has nothing but regrets and shared that the play has been haunting him ever since. Per Scott Anez of ESPN, Van Gundy reflected on James’ game-winning 3-pointer […]

Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert thinks having LeBron James on your team can be a blessing and a curse at the same time. Gilbert says the Cavs were in win-now mode during James’ second stint with the team and couldn’t develop young players because they needed to surround James with enough veteran talent so the […]

Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert thinks Kyrie Irving will leave the Boston Celtics this summer in free agency and that the Cavs won the Irving trade. The Cavs traded Irving to the Celtics in the summer of 2017 after the All-Star guard requested a trade. Cleveland traded Irving for Jae Crowder, Isaiah Thomas, Ante Zizic, […]

John Beilein was a somewhat surprising choice to be the new head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Not due to his lack of success on the sidelines or any deficiency in strategic acumen, but because the 66-year-old has no prior coaching experience in the NBA. As a result of Beilein’s unforeseen hiring, rumors have swirled […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers landed the No. 5 pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. The Cavs will have their options in that slot, whether it’s staying put or even looking to make a trade, up or down. It does seem unlikely that the Cavs will be able to move up in the pecking order at this […]

John Beilein knows he has a lot to learn about the NBA game. The Cleveland Cavaliers rookie head coach is 66-years-old and has been in the public eye for over a decade, but he’s a newcomer to coaching at the next level, and acting accordingly. Beilein and the Cavaliers hired Bernie Bickerstaff, former head coach […]

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Collin Sexton has been named to the All-Rookie Second Team. The Cavs selected Sexton with the eighth overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft out of the University of Alabama. Sexton joins Los Angeles Clippers guards Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Laundry Shamet, New York Knicks big man Mitchell Robinson and Atlanta Hawks […]

John Beilein was officially introduced as the Cavs’ head coach on Monday morning. There were some who questioned his decision to leave the University of Michigan after 12 successful seasons. Beilein, however, was intrigued by the chance to call plays for Collin Sexton. Beilein spoke to members of the media on Tuesday morning. During his […]

Now that he’s officially been introduced as head coach of the Cavs, John Beilein is ready to get to work. He isn’t calling Cleveland’s situation a rebuild, though. The former University of Michigan playcaller is viewing it as “a renaissance.” Beilein doesn't want to call this a rebuild, would rather refer to it as a […]

Cavs fans are still reeling from the NBA Draft Lottery that gave Cleveland the fifth overall pick, but the front office has no time to feel sorry for themselves. The Draft is only a month away, and the Cavaliers must decide what their plan of attack will be. While they will most likely miss out […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ rebuild continues in earnest this offseason. After hiring former Michigan head coach John Beilein to make the jump to the NBA, the Cavs are adding J.B. Bickerstaff to the team as the associate head coach: Cleveland has hired JB Bickerstaff as associate head coach, league sources tell ESPN. Bickerstaff was a target […]

At the trade deadline in 2018, the Cleveland Cavaliers reshaped their entire roster, trading away six players and bringing in four new ones. 15 months later, half of those players have been traded again, but the two who remain are significant contributors. Jordan Clarkson is a 6th Man of the Year Contender, and Larry Nance […]

NBA legend Jerry West and newly-appointed Cavs head coach John Beilein shared a unique moment during Thursday’s draft combine sessions. West, who is currently serving as an executive with the Los Angeles Clippers, was happy to hear that Beilein landed the job in Cleveland. However, West was also a bit surprised to hear that Beilein […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers learned which pick they will have in the 2019 NBA Draft during Tuesday night’s live airing of the lottery. The Cavs will have plenty of options with the No. 5 pick, and they’re scheduled to meet with Duke’s Cam Reddish on Friday. According to a report from Sam Amico of Amico Hoops, […]

When the Cleveland Cavaliers traded guard Alec Burks at the February deadline, the return centered on Brandon Knight and his bad contract, as well as the Houston Rockets’ 2019 first-round pick, which ended up being 26th overall. But Houston also sent forward Marquese Chriss to Cleveland, a player who clearly had potential, but who had […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers shared the best odds for the no. 1 pick in the 2019 NBA Draft alongside the New York Knicks and the Phoenix Suns. While the Knicks managed to stay in the top three, the Cavs fell to the no. 5 spot after the Pelicans, Lakers and Grizzlies all climbed up the board. […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t meet with Vanderbilt guard Darius Garland at the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, according to Joe Vardon of The Athletic. The Cavs have the fifth overall pick in the NBA Draft, which is on June 20. A report came out on Wednesday stating Garland has already left the combine. He most […]

It was a disappointing Draft Lottery for Cavs fans, as not only did Cleveland miss out on the opportunity to select Zion Williamson, they were blocked out of the top three entirely, falling all the way to pick five. Although the chances of finding a franchise centerpiece there are slim, the Cavaliers can still add […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers learned which pick they will have in the 2019 NBA Draft during Tuesday night’s live airing of the lottery. The ping pong balls favored the New Orleans Pelicans this time around, and the Cavs fell to the No. 5 overall selection. Exactly what the team plans to do with that pick remains […]

The post-LeBron James era began last summer for the Cleveland Cavaliers. This June the Cavs will be able to jump-start their rebuild. They have a great opportunity to start with a bang. In Tuesday night’s 2019 NBA Draft lottery, they landed the No. 5 overall pick. Heading into the draft lottery, the Cavs were tied […]

For years, Tristan Thompson was known as Cleveland’s Iron Man. From 2012-2013 through 2015-2016, Thompson suited up for every game, playing through a variety of less serious injuries. His reputation as a tough hustle player made him a fan favorite, and that culminated with a fantastic performance in the 2016 NBA Finals, helping the Cavaliers […]

The 2019 NBA Draft Lottery will take place in Chicago on Tuesday night, and the Cavs are in line for a top pick. For the 14 teams that failed to reach the playoffs in the 2018-19 season, the lottery will be a chance at landing a talented young prospect. Most experts believe Duke’s Zion Williamson […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are looking to beef up their coaching staff after finally finding their lead man in former University of Michigan coach John Beilein. Beilein, who spent 12 seasons with Michigan, reportedly wants former Memphis Grizzlies coach J.B. Bickerstaff as his associate head coach. The Cavs, however, are aware that acquiring Bickerstaff’s services won’t be […]

After a long and exhaustive coaching search that included interviewing many different assistants from NBA playoff teams, the Cleveland Cavaliers have their new head coach, and he comes out of left field. Michigan’s John Beilein will leave Ann Arbor to become the next leader of the Cavs, reportedly on a five-year deal. It’s a very […]

Newly hired Cleveland Cavaliers head coach John Beilein and former Memphis Grizzlies coach JB Bickerstaff are reportedly expected to meet soon and discuss the possibility of Bickerstaff being an associate head coach on the Cavs, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Beilein, who has never coached in the NBA, wants to add someone like Bickerstaff […]

Sorry, Cleveland Cavaliers fans. Your team’s ballyhooed hiring of University of Michigan coach Jon Beilein doesn’t matter in the slightest. Why? Because ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith says so, of course. During Monday morning’s edition of Get Up!, Smith was incredulous while questioning why Beilein’s appointment as the Cavaliers’ new head coach warranted lengthy discussion. “Why […]

Some felt the Cleveland Cavaliers would hire Juwan Howard as their new head coach. Others felt they would go out and get Dave Joerger. There were also a number of other assistant coaches who went through the interview process. But they did something that no one really expected, hiring former University of Michigan head coach […]

Early on Monday morning, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that John Beilein has agreed to join the Cavs on a five-year deal as the team’s next head coach. Beilein, now 66 years of age, spent 12 successful season with the University of Michigan. With the Wolverines, he became the school’s winningest coach and led the team […]

John Beilein has agreed to a five-year deal to become the next head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to a report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Michigan’s John Beilein has agreed to a five-year deal to become coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers, league sources tell ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) May 13, 2019 Beilein, now […]

Michigan head coach John Beilein has agreed to a five-year deal to become the next head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski: Talks escalated over the weekend, with a deal reached on Sunday, league sources tell ESPN. Beilein informed his administration on Monday morning of his decision to make leap to […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are looking for a new head coach and have interviewed candidates for the position over the past few weeks. According to Sam Amico of Amico Hoops, San Antonio Spurs assistant coach Ime Udoka and Utah Jazz assistant Alex Jensen have now emerged as frontrunners in the Cavs’ head coaching search. https://twitter.com/AmicoHoops/status/1127397288840695808?s=19 Udoka […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are still doing their diligence before deciding who should be the team’s next head coach. According to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com, the Cavaliers conducted an interview with Denver Nuggets assistant Jordi Fernandez this weekend, and will meet with Nuggets assistant Wes Unseld Jr. on Saturday night. The team will also interview Portland […]

Orlando Magic assistant Steve Hetzel reportedly interviewed for the Cavs head coaching job on Saturday, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Hetzel has been with Steve Clifford on the Charlotte Hornets and Magic. He initially worked for the Cavs as a video coordinator and was their G League head coach: Orlando assistant Steve Hetzel interviewed […]