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Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant shared his thoughts about Cleveland Cavaliers’ fans opinions of Kyrie Irving before a 125-117 Nets win in Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, Basketballnews.com editor Spencer Davies wrote in a Monday tweet. “One thing about Cleveland fans is they’re never going to forget how you made them feel,” Kevin Durant said. “Regardless of […]

Cavaliers forward Kevin Love said he believed Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving’s jersey should be retired after earning the awards, the astonishing moments and the team’s first ever NBA championship, putting it in the same rafters as Larry Nance, Zydrunas Ilgauskas and Mark Price. “Without a doubt,” Kevin Love told cleveland.com. “Absolutely. Right away, after […]

After paying tribute to The Land in a Sunday tweet, Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving couldn’t help from laughing as he recalled his first game in a Cavs uniform during a postgame press conference. “I remember not being very good my first game,” Irving said. “I remember I was on the Knuckleheads podcast when I […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers may have lost to the Brooklyn Nets on Monday, but it isn’t all negative for the team. Not with Darius Garland providing fans something to be happy about and look forward to in the future. Garland exploded for 46 points in the game, going for 14-of-20 from the field including 5-of-7 from […]

Darius Garland is at the center of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ remarkable franchise turnaround. Drafted fifth overall in 2019, Garland emerged as an All-Star guard only three years into his career. And his All-Star level of play was in full display once more during the Cavs’ Monday night game against the streaking Brooklyn Nets. The Cavs […]

Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers embarrassed LeBron James in his old stomping grounds Tuesday night, with the Cavs blasting the Los Angeles Lakers in a 116-102 home win. The Cavs couldn’t have had a more perfect way to bounce back from a loss to the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden last Sunday […]

Donovan Mitchell and Caris LeVert went full LeBron James and Kyrie Irving on Friday as they combined for 82 points to help the Cleveland Cavaliers take down the Boston Celtics. The two Cavs stars scored 41 points each, propelling Cleveland to the 132-123 win over Jayson Tatum and co. Cleveland was trailing for the most […]

When Kyrie Irving arrived in Ohio, he joined a Cleveland Cavaliers franchise still reeling from the departure of unarguably their greatest player ever in LeBron James. So imagine the pressure on a then-19-year-old Kyrie who had no clue what he’s getting himself into. The now-Brooklyn Nets star opened up about that chapter in his life, […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ triumph over the Golden State Warriors back in the 2016 NBA Finals was one of the greatest sporting achievements ever. No team in NBA history had ever come back from a 3-1 deficit on the biggest stage in basketball, and yet, led by Greatest of All Time candidate and Ohio native LeBron […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will certainly be a team to watch in 2022-23 after a promising campaign last season. While Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen steal most of the spotlight, you can’t forget about Caris LeVert either. The Cavs went out and acquired the guard at the trade deadline in March from the Indiana […]

Much has been made of a potential reunion between former Cleveland Cavaliers teammates LeBron James and Kyrie Irving. It’s no secret that this superstar duo had their fair share of disagreements during their time together with the Cavs, but it seems that they have now put all that behind them. A recent report from Alex […]

Kyrie Irving previously claimed that he firmly believes that he could have won more titles with the LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers if only he had a more mature state of mind. A regretful Irving said that his own maturity got in the way and that if he had more wisdom in him then […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have a much different look than years passed. But, it will never be forgotten when LeBron James and Kyrie Irving led the Cavs to their first-ever NBA title in 2016. Former big man Tristan Thompson was also on that team and witnessed the greatness of Bron and Kyrie first-hand. In his eyes, […]

As Kyrie Irving reflects on his divorce with LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers, he couldn’t help but wonder how things would have changed had he handled it properly. In his recent appearance on the “I Am Athlete” podcast, Irving opened up his thoughts on his controversial exit from the Cavs. While he set the […]

LeBron James is without a doubt the most prominent figure in Cavs franchise history. After helping The King bring home the title in 2016, Kyrie Irving is likewise another noteworthy name for the franchise. He may not have the same status as LeBron, but there’s no denying that Kyrie deserves to be considered an all-time […]

There is no denying that the Cavs’ 2015-16 title run remains to be one of, if not the most memorable campaigns in Cleveland’s franchise history. That LeBron James-led group went all the way that season to upset the odds and in the process, bring home the title to Cleveland for the first time ever. On […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers put up a gallant stand against the Brooklyn Nets in their play-in tournament match on Tuesday night. But simply put, Kyrie Irving was just too good. The Nets guard waxed hot right from the onset, scoring 20 points on a spotless 9-of-9 shooting from the field. He finished with a game-high 34 […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers lost a big game on Friday after they fell to the Brooklyn Nets, 118-107. At the moment, the Cavs have booked their spot in the Play-In tournament, but they remain to be in a bit of a precarious situation heading into the final day of the regular season on Sunday. Right now, […]

Much has been made about the relationship Kyrie Irving had with LeBron James during their time together with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The pair brought home a championship for the Cavs in sensational fashion, but it also seems as though their relationship on and off the court had an almost equally intriguing dynamic. Right after the […]

Everybody expects Darius Garland to have a breakout campaign in 2021-22. As it turns out, even the Cavs rising star himself is confident that he’s about to take his game to another level this coming season. The Cavs youngster is adamant that he’s going to incorporate some of Stephen Curry’s best features into his own […]

The arrival of Evan Mobley gave the Cleveland Cavaliers more hopes for a brighter future. As Mobley begins his journey for the wine and gold, he already has a fondness for a star player from the Cavs’ past. Mobley was a guest on the “Road Trippin’” podcast hosted by Richard Jefferson, Channing Frye, and Allie […]

Former Cleveland Cavaliers teammates Kevin Love and LeBron James got up in their feelings on Saturday after Love tweeted how much he appreciates his ex-teammates. The Cavs won the championship in 2016, where the team consisted of LeBron James, Kevin Love, and Kyrie Irving. Love sent a tweet out, sharing his support for his former […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are currently ranked in 13th place in the Eastern Conference. Holding a 20-37 record with just 15 games left, it’s not likely they make the postseason this year. Since LeBron James and Kyrie Irving departed from the organization, the Cavs have been struggling to say the least. This season might be over, […]

Cleveland Cavs guard Collin Sexton’s 42-point outburst against Brooklyn Nets stars Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Kyrie Irving is now the most viewed game on NBA League Pass. As reported by Sam Amico of Forty Eight Minutes, the Cavs’ victory over the powerhouse Nets now has the crown for most viewers on NBA League Pass. […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers spoiled the debut of the Brooklyn Nets trio of Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Kyrie Irving on Wednesday, in large part due to the efforts of Collin Sexton. Following his remarkable performance in double-overtime, the Cavs guard reacted to facing Irving and the Nets. “I am in Cleveland, I do wear No. […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton channeled his inner-Neo on Wednesday in a crucial play against Kyrie Irving, as the Cavs hosted the Brooklyn Nets. The 22-year old drew an offensive foul on Irving in transition that had him going full-Matrix in Barclays Center. Unfortunately, Sexton couldn’t dodge this one like Neo, as he appeared to […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers hosted the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday, and it was a special occasion for former Cavs superstar Kyrie Irving. Prior to tipoff, the Cavs played a video tribute for the six-time All-Star, who along with LeBron James, led Cleveland to a historic championship back in 2016. Irving appeared to have appreciated the gesture, […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers seemed to be trending in the right direction after their first two games of the season. Aside from their performance on the court, the team also has the numbers to back them up for their recent uprising. As per ESPN Stats and Info, Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton joined LeBron James and Kyrie […]

One of the main reasons LeBron James came back to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the summer of 2014 was because he wanted to play with Kyrie Irving. As a member of the Miami Heat, James saw from afar how talented Irving was and knew the All-Star point guard was going to be a special talent. […]

Most Cleveland Cavaliers fans know Kyrie Irving and Dion Waiters weren’t fond of each other during their time on the Cavs together. The Cavs organization, though, did everything it could to cover up those concerns, according to a report by Joe Vardon, Bill Oram, and Jason Lloyd of The Athletic. In the end, it wasn’t […]

Cleveland Cavaliers star Kevin Love has recently opened up about how he believes the era of the Big 3 Cavs ended sooner than he had hoped for. Speaking to Jason Lloyd of The Athletic, Love shared how he regrets not having at least one more season with former teammates LeBron James and Kyrie Irving. “To […]

There are few more memorable shots in Cleveland Cavaliers franchise history than THAT game-winning shot made by Kyrie Irving during the 2016 NBA Finals. It was a historic moment, to say the least, with this shot serving as the culmination of the Cavs’ unprecedented come-from-behind series victory against the defending champs, the Golden State Warriors, […]

Former Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tryonn Lue has recently provided some fresh insight on the relationship between LeBron James and Kyrie Irving during their time as teammates with the Cavs. For most, the general belief is that these two superstars had a toxic relationship, which ultimately led to a dramatic falling out. For his part, […]

Though his decision to ask for a trade after winning the 2016 NBA championship was met with criticism, Tristan Thompson believes the Cavs will retire Kyrie Irving’s jersey one day. Thompson and Irving share a unique bond. Thompson was with the Cavs when they decided to draft Irving with the No. 1 overall pick in […]

A lot was said about Kyrie Irving’s decision to leave Cleveland after winning the 2016 NBA championship. Even more was said about his decision to join the Nets, parting ways with the Boston Celtics prior to this season. Despite this speculation, Irving still has several people in his corner, including his former Cavs teammates Kevin […]

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 […]

Throughout their nearly 50-year history, the Cleveland Cavaliers have made plenty of draft picks, and the Cavs have often been towards the top of the draft. From their first selection of Allen Waller in 1970 to their most recent of Dylan Windler in 2019, here are the five best choices in Cavs draft history. For […]

The best team in Cleveland Cavaliers history is of course the 2015-2016 squad that won Cleveland’s first NBA Finals title, but what if we were given the ability to construct a 15-man roster out of every single Cavs player ever? For this experiment, we’ll be selecting players based only on their performance when they were […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers may not have had much playoff success throughout their nearly 50-year history, but the team has rostered some excellent players. It may be obvious who No.1 is, but here are the five greatest Cavs members of all time. Honorable Mentions Larry Nance Sr. Nance split his career between the Phoenix Suns and […]