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Game 1 of the NBA Finals Thursday night between the Cavs and Warriors wasn’t an instant classic, but boy was it a good game. The Cavs started hot jumping out to a 14 point lead but the Warriors fought back. After the Warriors were able to tie it back up, it was back and forth […]

Kyrie Irving and the Cavs suffered another left knee injury, this time during Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Irving drove by Klay Thompson in the overtime session, but slipped and bumped knees with Thompson, causing him to fall to the floor. Irving kicked the ball out to J.R. Smith, who missed the three pointer, […]

Kyrie Irving had eight days to rest his left knee and sprained right foot after the Cavs swept the Atlanta Hawks in the Eastern Conference Finals. Although his progress was slow, Irving seemed to be headed in the right direction. Unfortunately, Irving suffered another injury to the left knee during the overtime session of Game […]

The same scene we said couldn’t happen again, happened. Kyrie Irving back to the locker room. Kyrie Irving drives by Klay Thompson in the overtime session, but slips and bumps knees with Thompson, causing him to fall to the floor. Irving kicked the ball out to J.R. Smith, who missed the three pointer, but Kyrie […]

Kyrie Irving and the Cleveland Cavaliers have had about six days off since defeating the Atlanta Hawks in Game 4 and capturing the Eastern Conference Championship last Tuesday. Irving has been limited throughout all of the practices, but according to David Blatt, Irving’s injuries to his foot and knee are not improving well enough. David […]

The Golden State Warriors defeated the Houston Rockets to set up a matchup of MVP’s. LeBron James vs. Stephen Curry. In what should be one the greatest NBA Finals showdowns in recent history, Cleveland who’s on a 51 year professional championship drought, will take on the Warriors from Oakland, a city that hasn’t won a […]

It seems that despite the troubled past between the city of Cleveland and Charles Barkley, things are finally starting to warm up for Barkley. Before Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Barkley has asked what if he’s liking Cleveland more than Bulls center Joakim Noah. His response surprised many. RELATED: Greatest LeBron James Player […]

Kyrie Irving, who has missed the end of Game 1 as well as Games 2 and 3, will return to the lineup for Tuesday’s Game 4 in Cleveland. RELATED: Should Kyrie Irving Sit Remainder Of Eastern Conference Finals? Cavs guard Kyrie Irving is playing tonight with a 25-minute time limit, sources told Yahoo. — Marc […]

Kyrie Irving, who had an intense 50 workout before tonight’s game, will not participate in Game 3 tonight. According to reporters Dave McMenamin and Rachel Nichols, Irving was ordered by the doctors to sit out tonight’s game. RELATED: Should Kyrie Irving Sit Remainder Of Eastern Conference Finals? Kyrie Irving is out for Game 3, per […]

On Thursday afternoon, the NBA announced their All-NBA Teams. Cavs forward LeBron James and Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry earned unanimous selections with 129 first-team votes each. Joining them were Houston Rockets guard James Harden, New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis, and Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol. James was selected to his eighth consecutive […]

After playing just 27 minutes in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, frustration seems to be building for Cavs starting point guard Kyrie Irving. Irving was able to play just nine second half minutes before sitting out the rest of the game. He finished with 10 points, three rebounds, and six assists. “This is […]

Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals begins Wednesday night, and although the Cavs have had five days off now, some key players are still dealing with injuries. RELATED: Round 3: Cleveland Cavaliers (2) Vs. Atlanta Hawks (1) Schedule Irving, who has been dealing with a sprained right foot and left knee tendinitis, is basically […]

The Eastern Conference Finals promises to be a gigantic clash between the two best regular season teams in the East as the hobbling but still fighting Cleveland Cavaliers go up against the healthy and soaring Atlanta Hawks. We start our player comparisons with the head of the snake as Kyrie Irving and Jeff Teague figure […]

Kyrie Irving, who had been dealing with a sprained right foot and left knee tendinitis, didn’t practice on Saturday. The Cavs decided to give him a couple extra days of rest ahead of their Eastern Conference Finals matchup against the Atlanta Hawks starting Wednesday night. RELATED: Kyrie Irving (Ankle, Knee) Questionable For Game 1 Of […]

Kyrie Irving has been gutting out his first NBA playoffs unlike many others. At this stage of the year, every team is banged up and playing with nagging injuries, but cannot afford to sit out as their teams will make legitimate runs at the NBA Championship. Since Game 2 of the series against the Celtics, […]

Kyrie Irving started off the Cavaliers second round series against the Bulls with a bang. He scored 30 points to go along with two rebounds and six assists as the Cavs fell in Game 1. After scoring 21 points in the Game 2 victory, Irving’s production severely dropped off in Games 3 and 4, as […]

Kyrie Irving has been visibly hobbled this postseason after the Cavs began their second-round matchup with the Chicago Bulls. After scoring 51 points on 15-32 shooting and nine assists in Games 1 and 2, Irving has scored just 23 points on 5-23 shooting with just two assists in Games 3 and 4. Cleveland was able […]

After four tough seasons with the Cavaliers, this year has been a huge change and success for Cleveland’s star point guard Kyrie Irving. He’s had the mentorship of a great coach in David Blatt and the best player on the planet in LeBron James. Through Kyrie’s best year as a Cavalier, here are 10 of […]

Kyrie Irving crosses over Jimmy Butler to get free, then dribbles around Pau Gasol towards the left side, but throws the reverse up on the right side and scores! RELATED: Top 10 Best Crossovers Kyrie Irving In 2014-15 Season

Kyrie Irving drives by Derrick Rose baseline, goes up and then under Pau Gasol for the reverse lay up. RELATED: Best Kyrie Irving Crossovers of the Seaseon

“There was a chance we could sign ‘That Guy,’” David Blatt was told when he interviewed for the head coaching position of the Cleveland Cavaliers over the summer. ‘That Guy’ was a reference to LeBron James and his possible return to Cleveland. Nothing was guaranteed though, which is why David Griffin, who was only six […]

The Eastern Conference Semifinal opponent of the Cleveland Cavaliers has finally been decided. The Cavs will be taking on the Chicago Bulls in the second round of the NBA playoffs starting Monday, May 4. Kyrie Irving opened up to the media following Thursday’s practice regarding the team’s mentality for the next series and the feeling […]

The NBA has some crazy good duos in the playoffs this season, but none are better than the Cavs’ LeBron James and Kyrie Irving. Here are five reasons why, starting with number five: 5. Outside Game Strong Kyrie Irving is shooting a career high 41.5% from three-point land this season, which is easily a career […]

Kyrie takes the pick from Kevin Love, drives towards the middle, and slips a pass to Mozgov, who slams it down! RELATED: 10 Best Alley Oop Dunks of the 2014-15 Season

The 2014-15 NBA Playoffs have begun, and we’ve now finished all Game 1’s in an entertaining weekend that saw seven of eight teams win their home games. There were also some stunning debuts as some of league’s rising stars played in their first playoff games. We take a look at the top five playoff debuts […]

Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love both played their first career playoff games Sunday against Boston. Irving had an astounding 30 points hitting shots from all over the floor effortlessly while Love did the bulk of his work down low en route to a 19 point, 12 rebound night. LeBron James and Cavaliers’ head coach David […]

LeBron James finds the cutting Kyrie Irving for his first career playoff basket! RELATED: 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Kyrie Irving Here is his second basket, shaking off Marcus Smart and banking the shot in over Tyler Zeller

LeBron James is one day away from his 10th consecutive postseason appearance Sunday afternoon against his rival Boston Celtics. He’s got 158 playoff games under his belt compared to the 141 games for the entire Celtics roster. Cavs head coach David Blatt predicts that James will lead the way for his teammates, as most of […]

Since being drafted in 2011, Kyrie Irving has already made a little over $15 million playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Also, he signed a 5 year $90 million extension last summer. Kyrie spent some of his money on a $800k house near Cleveland recently. Clearly, money is not a problem for Kyrie, so it is […]

In the Cavaliers’ final regular season game last year against the Miami Heat, TnT color commentator Chris Webber repeatedly mentioned Kyrie Irving as the best ball handler in the NBA. Not Chris Paul, Stephen Curry, nor any other guard. It was Kyrie Andrew Irving of the Cleveland Cavaliers and C-Webb couldn’t be more on the […]

Kyrie Irving is a star in the making thanks to his incredible ball-handling mixed with his ability to score from virtually anywhere on the floor. In addition to that, Irving has already set numerous Cavalier franchise and NBA records, and he’s only 23! We take a look at the top five records he’s set, starting […]

In the NBA right now, point guards are certainly the topic of discussion when discussing a team’s success with the point guard. With the MVP talk heating up around Golden State’s Stephen Curry and Oklahoma City’s Russell Westbrook last week, and veteran Clipper Chris Paul still playing at a high level, where does Cleveland’s young […]

At the Cavs morning shootaround Sunday morning, head coach David Blatt announced that he’ll be resting four starters against the Celtics. LeBron James, Kyrie Irving, Kevin Love, and J.R. Smith. RELATED: Top 5 Cavalier Lineups for 2014-15 Season Kyrie, LBJ, Love and JR. Will sit this out out today — Fred McLeod (@CavsFredMcLeod) April 12, […]

Kyrie Irving realizes he has just two seconds remaining on the shot clock and puts it up from half-court, and sinks it!

Kyrie Irving hits a corner three to end the first quarter on a good note against the Bulls, taking a 27-26 lead after one quarter of play!

Kyrie Irving comes in from the sideline and splits down towards the middle. He uses a series of hesitation dribbles and a euro step to get to the basket and lay it up over Luol Deng. RELATED: Kyrie Irving’s Top 10 Crossovers

Tonight is the final meeting of four games between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat. In the three games this season, each team has won at their home. Kyrie Irving, who came down with an illness last night, is playing tonight after missing Thursday morning’s shootaround. Irving’s presence and scoring will be big tonight as […]

Kyrie Irving, who came down with an illness the past couple of off-days for the Cavs, is questionable to play tonight against the Heat. Irving has been relatively healthy this season, missing just five games this season. In three games against the Heat, he’s averaging 20.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 5.0 assists in three games […]

Kyrie Irving and LeBron James’ relationship has come a long way since the start of the season. It all really began with the losses to the Portland Trailblazers and Utah Jazz during the first road trip the Cavaliers took out West. Against the Blazers on November 3, Kyrie Irving and then-Cavalier Dion Waiters seemed as […]