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Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star Kyrie Irving has established himself as one of the best point guards in the NBA today. While it’s true that he plays alongside an athlete who some consider to be one of the best in the history of the game (LeBron James), “Uncle Drew,” as he is known, is cutting his own […]

Like many other NBA players, New Orleans Pelicans big man DeMarcus Cousins is having a hard time wrapping his head around Kyrie Irving’s request for a trade. In fact, the former No. 5 overall pick in the 2010 NBA Draft says Irving’s plea was a bit surprising. On Thursday, “Boogie,” as Cousins is known, sat […]

As they often do, the NBA has scheduled what they believe to be marquee matchups for their Christmas Day lineup. This year’s slate of games will be headlined by a meeting between last season’s championship-winning Golden State Warriors and the defending Eastern Conference champion Cleveland Cavaliers. Hoops fans can watch all of the NBA’s Christmas […]

As news of Kyrie Irving’s recent request for a trade from the Cavs continues to make rounds throughout all forms of media, a new development in the story has risen to the surface. According to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, Irving had a bit of a communication issue with his teammates during last season’s NBA Playoffs. In […]

Last month, Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving requested a trade in a private meeting with team owner Dan Gilbert and newly-appointed general manager Koby Altman. Now, a few weeks removed from said meeting, all forms of media are weighing in with an opinion on the matter, including Charles Barkley. “I don’t understand the […]

On Tuesday, former NBA star Gilbert Arenas chimed in with his opinion of Kyrie Irving’s recent request for a trade. Arenas, a three-time All-Star, thinks Irving and his Cleveland Cavaliers teammate, LeBron James, need each other to be successful. As most hoops fans know by now, Irving’s plea for a trade came in a meeting […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have found themselves in the midst of an ongoing situation concerning Kyrie Irving’s long-term future following his recent trade request. However, Ric Bucher of Bleacher Report is now reporting that the Cavaliers are still holding out hope that things can still be worked out with Irving in order to ease any tension. While […]

Although it feels like it just ended, the NBA season is getting closer and closer to us, which means the release of NBA 2K18 just before that. With the new video game release comes the new cover athlete, this one being Kyrie Irving. Irving confused a lot of people this offseason with his request to […]

On Monday, former Cleveland Cavaliers general manager David Griffin sat down with Dave McMenamin on ESPN’s The Jump to discuss Kyrie Irving’s recent request for a trade. While most hoops fans and analysts have casted stones at Irving for his desire to cut his own path, Griffin showed a certain level of admiration for the […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers and David Griffin decided to “mutually part ways” earlier this summer, as most hoops fans know. Today, the former Cavs executive spent some time on The Jump, ESPN’s popular sports talk show. Right out of the gate, “Griff,” as he came to be known in Cleveland, was asked about Kyrie Irving’s recent […]

Former Cleveland Cavaliers general manager David Griffin joined ESPN’s The Jump via Ben Rohrbach of Yahoo!, addressing the Kyrie Irving trade request and the aftermath that came from it after news broke out. Recently, Ron Harper was critical of the 25-year-old for his decision, citing immaturity for his wanting to become the face of a franchise, […]

While the start of the regular season is still a ways away, it’s never too soon to rank the available talent in the league, starting with the point guard position, where Cleveland Cavaliers estranged floor general Kyrie Irving ranked a mere seventh out of 30, according to HoopsHype’s Mika Honkasalo. These projections show another two […]

The entire basketball world have their eyes on Northeast Ohio. Currently, the phones are ringing off the hook in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ front office as other franchises are calling in to gauge the situation involving Kyrie Irving. The dynamic point guard requested a trade, and ever since, it has been a chess game between the […]

While the long search for a trade destination for Cleveland Cavaliers’ All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving is still underway, the 25-year-old is getting his first taste at being the “go-to guy” at a local pickup game. As it turns out, Irving is reveling in this new facet of his NBA life, starting with accountability, seemingly upset […]

August 3rd has now come and gone. Just another day in the seemingly all too long NBA offseason, made longer for Cavs fans by the pending Kyrie Irving trade situation. But that date could have also marked an important milestone in trade discussions, as 30 days have now passed since Phoenix Suns’ rookie SF Josh […]

The world of the Cleveland Cavaliers was turned upside down when news came out that Kyrie Irving wanted out of town. It was a shocking revelation to most and quickly led up to reports about where Irving wants to go and what the Cavs could do to get a deal done and make it happen. […]

After losing 4-1 in the 2017 NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors, the Cleveland Cavaliers are looking to retool the team, by any means necessary, in order to reach the NBA Finals for the fourth consecutive time the following season. Unfortunately for Cleveland fans, the Cavs took “by any means necessary” quite literally and […]

In case you’re getting lost in all the Kyrie Irving trade rumors, here’s a quick run down. It’s been reported that 20 teams have called the Cavs and six official offers have been made. Among these offers, the Phoenix Suns have appeared to take highest odds to land Irving, but hesitations have surrounded whom they’d […]

Internationally renowned football star Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior recently made the decision to part ways with FC Barcelona for a new role with Paris Saint-Germain. Neymar, as he’s more commonly known, sent out a farewell message to his fans and followers on Instagram. In his heartfelt dedication, the Brazilian native explained what a dream […]

As news of Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving‘s trade request makes rounds throughout all forms of media, team owner Dan Gilbert and newly-appointed general manager Koby Altman continue to answer calls from interested teams. Irving, 25, is said to have a list of teams that he would prefer to play for in the […]

By now, most of the NBA-loving universe has heard about Kyrie Irving‘s request for a trade. Irving’s plea came in a meeting with Cleveland Cavaliers team owner Dan Gilbert and newly-appointed general manager Koby Altman last month. Now, the Cavs are exploring their options and answering phone calls. Irving, now 25 years of age, is […]

It’s been nearly three weeks since Kyrie Irving requested a trade from the Cavaliers. Many possible scenarios have been proposed, some realistic, others not so much. One prospective trade partner that has received little talk is the Charlotte Hornets. In any Kyrie Irving trade, the Cavaliers are almost guaranteed to downgrade at point guard. That’s […]

Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving shook the sports media world when news of his trade request in a meeting with team owner Dan Gilbert and newly-appointed general manager Koby Altman became public knowledge. Now, a few weeks and several trade rumors later, the former Duke stand-out remains, leaving Cavs fans wondering what the […]

Whether or not Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert and newly appointed general manager Koby Altman will grant Kyrie Irving‘s trade wish is yet to be seen. As most fans of the team know, Irving’s request came in a meeting with the Cavs’ front office last month. Now, fans of the team are left waiting for […]

Last month, Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving requested a trade in a meeting with team owner Dan Gilbert and newly-appointed general manager Koby Altman. Now, a few weeks and loads of speculation later, Irving remains. Will the Cavs acquiesce to Irving’s plea? Maybe, but they don’t have to trade him at all, as […]

Since it came to light that Kyrie Irving was looking to be traded from the Cleveland Cavaliers, there has been plenty of persistent chatter surrounding the situation. According to Tony Rizzo of ESPN Cleveland, there is talk that the 25-year-old could be on the move to the Phoenix Suns in the coming days. CLE radio […]

Stephen Curry has found plenty of heat directed at himself after a video surfaced over the weekend where he’s seen doing the LeBron James Challenge on the wedding of his former teammate Harrison Barnes. The two-time league MVP has issued a response to the situation by telling Marcus Thompson of The Athletic that it was an […]

As most hoops fans know, Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving requested a trade in a meeting with team owner Dan Gilbert and newly-appointed general manager Koby Altman last month. Now, the front office is exploring their options. According to several reports, Irving has a list of teams that he would like to play […]

On July 24th, the Cavaliers signed PG Derrick Rose to a one year contract worth $2.1 million. After making $21.3 million last season, Rose took a gigantic pay cut to play for Cleveland. Upon signing with the team, Rose stated: “I have a single focus and purpose of wanting to play to win. Being part […]

Kyrie Irving has told the Cleveland Cavaliers that he wants to be traded, and gave the Cavaliers four teams that interested him. While he holds little leverage as his contract doesn’t include a no trade clause, the teams in question hold some power as being teams that are theoretically favored when it comes time to […]

After demanding a trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers, and all the news about him not being happy to play for the Wine and Gold anymore, it’s very understandable that Kyrie Irving is not the most popular player in Ohio right now. Fans have been very vocal on social media about their displeasure with his actions […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are the NBA’s hot topic at the moment. Just when we thought the mayhem of free agency was over after Paul George was suddenly dealt to the Oklahoma City Thunder, besides the inevitable trade for New York Knicks’ star Carmelo Anthony, it seemed as though the big names were done finding their […]

With all the negative news surrounding Kyrie Irving, specifically about his desire to bolt out of Northeast Ohio, fans of the Cleveland Cavaliers have been very upset at him. They are now preparing to move on without him, and have started the infamous rite, which they have already done in the past. Some of the […]

Dan Gilbert expects Kyrie Irving to be with the Cleveland Cavaliers when training camp commences. That seemed to be an ultra-safe statement from the Cavs’ majority owner on the drama that has hounded the team’s offseason since Irving requested to be traded from Cleveland. But according to Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com, there could have been […]

During the introductory press conference for new general manager Koby Altman, the Cleveland Cavs made it clear that it was still a fluid situation. According to Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com, the Cavaliers already have in mind what they want in exchange for the four-time All-Star point guard. The word is out around the NBA. The […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers aren’t only faced with the dilemma of finding a team that is willing to give in to their astronomical demands in exchange for Kyrie Irving, but are also hounded by a looming LeBron James free agency that has many pundits pointing to the direction of the Los Angeles Lakers. This makes for […]

UPDATE: According to Brad Turner of the L.A. Times, the Clippers have backed out of trade talks after doing their due diligence. Clippers know that 3-team deal for Kyrie Irving won't work either. But at least Clippers made an effort. — Brad Turner (@BA_Turner) July 28, 2017 Clippers found out Cavs want veteran starter, young […]

On Tuesday, July 25th, the Cleveland Cavaliers announced that they had signed former MVP Derrick Rose to a one-year deal. With the Rose signing, the Cavs now have a solid backup point guard, which was a concern among many fans after a disappointing turnout from Deron Williams last season and the underwhelming addition of Jose […]

During last season’s NBA All-Star festivities, Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving joined his teammates, Richard Jefferson and Channing Frye, on their hit podcast show, ‘Road Trippin.’ Amid their wide-ranging discussion, Irving made a rather bold claim, stating that the Earth is flat. “The Earth is flat (x 3), Kyrie said during the show. “All […]