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The Cleveland Cavaliers waived three players yesterday in Markel Brown, Cory Jefferson, and Jonathan Holmes, leaving their roster with 16 players. Now, the Cavs are left with selecting between two-time D-League Defensive Player of the Year, DeAndre Liggins, and 12-year veteran swingman Dahntay Jones in regards to the team’s 15th and final roster spot. It’s […]

This summer has been full of celebration for Cavs fans everywhere as the team brought home the first ever NBA Championship to the city of Cleveland. However, around the country, it’s hard to ignore the string of violent acts that have been going on whether it’s crime rates increasing in some places or police brutality […]

NBA players usually have side gigs like rapping or building their business and brand. Only a handful play other sports later in their careers, but apparently, Dwight Howard thinks he could fight in the Octagon and also beat LeBron James in an MMA fight. RELATED: LeBron James doesn’t think Michael Jordan’s teammates get enough credit […]

Are the top two threats to the Cavs in the Eastern Conference in clear view already? The NBA off-season doesn’t last as long as other sports, so the push for organizations to improve starts immediately after the last whistle blows. The Cleveland Cavaliers are no exception. Fresh off of a championship, the Cavs entered the […]

A stormcloud followed the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Semifinals and it did not matter if they were in downtown Cleveland or Atlanta, they made it rain either way. It was a surreal sight for Cavalier fans seeing every player wearing the Wine and Gold in a collective zone. As a result, the team […]

LeBron James helped put Cleveland on the map when he helped guide them to their first ever NBA Finals appearance in 2007. When Kyrie Irving arrived after James’ departure, he was hailed the new man in Cleveland. That is, until James’ return just three years after Irving was drafted. After the Game 4 win over […]

Has technology already overtaken humanity without us knowing? Are we seeing people today who are actually robots? A couple of recent occurrences at the NBA playoffs may hold evidence to this theory. After the Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Green seemingly hung up on the press while at the podium following a win, it is now […]

The Atlanta Hawks were supposed to be better prepared for the Cavs this time around. After being swept in the 2015 Eastern Conference Finals, the Cavs were expected to get a much tougher Atlanta Hawks team who had figured parts of them out. Or so we thought. The Cavs made quick work of the 48-win […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have taken the league by storm this past week with their phenomenal three-point shooting. After having a relatively good season from three, the Cavs have blown their opponents out of the building when it comes down to knocking down the three ball. In each of the last several games, the Cavs have […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers closed out the Atlanta Hawks tonight, completing the four-game sweep and advancing to their second consecutive Eastern Conference Finals. After the game, Hawks’ coach Mike Budenholzer spoke to the media, and it’s customary to begin by congratulating the opposing team. Filled with emotion, Coach Bud didn’t congratulate the Cavs and seemed ready […]

LeBron James made the clutch plays down the stretch, hitting a big bucket and forcing a jumpball that sealed the game for the Cavaliers. After the game, Richard Jefferson and Kyrie Irving mobbed LeBron as he began his postgame interview. Richard Jefferson and Kyrie Irving mob LeBron James during postgame interview #CavsNation #ALLin216 pic.twitter.com/Rusnx5QipR — […]

With the fourth quarter winding down in what was clearly going to be a Game 3 win, LeBron James dribbled around the Atlanta defense trying to play out the clock. Jeff Teague was frustrated at the loss and shoved LeBron out of bounds and into a couple fans sitting behind the basket. RELATED: Pistons’ Marcus […]

The Cavs had four guys score at least 20 points in Game 3 and can close out the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday. Channing Frye had 27 points, LeBron James and Kyrie Irving had 24 apiece, and Love also added a big-time double-double with 21 points and 15 rebounds. RELATED: Pistons’ Marcus Morris Reacts To Channing […]

Every year, for the eternity of NBA history, all teams unapologetically believe in their chances; and every year, for the eternity of NBA history, teams who find themselves in a three-game hole have lied to themselves. After a late road rally in Game 3, Cleveland has put Atlanta in that hole once again. History is […]

The Cavaliers have drawn a lot of attention from the NBA as they’ve shot the lights out of the buildings they’ve played in this postseason. Even the celebrities have reacted to Cleveland’s Game 2 demolition of that Hawks, and it continued in Game 3 with 21 more three-pointers. RELATED: Twitter Reacts On Cavs’ Historic Night […]

After sweeping the Detroit Pistons out of the playoffs with some hot shooting, the Cavs are now just one game away from doing the same to the Atlanta Hawks. After the Cavs big time shooting performance in Game 3 following Game 2’s historic shooting, Pistons forward Marcus Morris reacted to the game Channing Frye was […]

Channing Frye finished Friday night’s pivotal Game 3 with a career playoff-high 27 point on 10-13 shooting and 7-9 from downtown. Watch all of Frye’s shots from downtown and be amazed and this seven footer’s sharpshooting. RELATED: http://cavsnation.com/video-j-r-smith-absolutely-loses-it-during-channing-fryes-postgame-interview/ Channing Frye with a career best #NBAPlayoffs performance, scoring 27 points for the @cavs in the W!https://t.co/cyPSVlYHx3 […]

Channing Frye had a career game on Friday, finishing and leading the Cleveland Cavaliers with 27 point on 10-13 shooting and 7-9 from downtown. Frye hit some shots off the bench this postseason, but he was absolutely on fire last night, repeatedly draining dagger three-pointers into the hearts of Hawks fans who were hoping to […]

Click “Next” at the bottom of the page to see all the highlights from tonight’s game! After a record setting night in their Game 2 win on Wednesday, the Cleveland Cavaliers continued their hot shooting and record setting pace tonight with a 121-108 win over the Atlanta Hawks in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference […]

Charles Barkley’s comments telling the Hawks to take out a Cavalier hasn’t sat well with a lot of people over the past couple of days, but it’s been especially disturbing to the Cavaliers. Tyronn Lue came out and fired back at Barkley yesterday during the Cavs travel day. Ahead of Friday’s Game 3 between the […]

Most 3’s in a quarter? Nope. How about most 3’s in a playoff game? Nope. Most 3’s in any game? Nope. How about, most 3’s in any quarter and in any game (regular or playoffs)? The Golden State Warriors? Ye-nope. In an unprecedented 48 minutes, the Cavaliers immortalized their place beyond the arc. Whether it’s […]

Charles Barkley was very unhappy with the effort of the Atlanta Hawks, who watched as the Cavs set an NBA regular season and postseason record with 25 three-pointers in a single game. RELATED: VIDEO: Charles Barkley Says Hawks Should’ve Knocked Cavs Players Out During 3-Point Barrage Barkley thought the Hawks should’ve tried to take someone […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers set an NBA record with 25 three pointers in a game while blowing out and embarrassing the Atlanta Hawks 123-98. At one point, the Cavs were up 41 points in what was a complete annihilation. RELATED: VIDEO: Charles Barkley Says Hawks Should’ve Knocked Cavs Players Out During 3-Point Barrage After the game, […]

While the Cleveland Cavaliers have owned the Atlanta Hawks in all of their past nine matchups, J.R. Smith has also held his own when pitted against one of the deadliest shooters in the game today in Kyle Korver. RELATED: Cavs And J.R. Smith Have Become Kyle Korver’s Worst Nightmare In Game 1 of their East […]

For the Cleveland Cavaliers, Wednesday night was simply magical. They were in the zone, especially in the first half when they hit a playoff record 18 three pointers. Of those threes made in the first 24 minutes, the late ones were already bordering on joke-like. They were pretty much heat checks, and the Cavs definitely […]

No one likes their home town to be made fun of or messed with. If you’re from Cleveland, there’s an extra edge that comes with it when it comes to sports. A city that hasn’t seen a professional sports championship in over 50 years is closer than ever before to getting one, and fans are […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers set a record in Wednesday night’s Game 2 victory by making 25 three pointers in a single game. Not only was it an NBA playoff record, but it was also a regular season record as well. RELATED: Twitter Reacts On Cavs’ Historic Night From Beyond The Arc The good, old-fashion beatdown did […]

Click “Next” at the bottom of the page to see all the highlights from tonight’s game! When it rains, it pours, and the Cleveland Cavaliers absolutely demolished the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night, taking a commanding 2-0 series lead. It was a historic shooting clinic by the Cavs, who simply could not miss from outside. […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers were in the zone Wednesday night as they entered the record books straight from long distance. Everyone wearing the home white was feeling it, leading to an all-time playoff high of 25 made threes. RELATED: VIDEO: Cavs Erupt For A Record 18 First Half Three Pointers Noise from a jampacked Quicken Loans […]

In the tragedy that was the Atlanta Hawks’ first half, and full game for that matter, their social media team still found some comfort through humor. RELATED: VIDEO: Cavs Erupt For A Record 18 First Half Three Pointers The “Crying Jordan”, the internet’s flagbearer for woeful misery, once again saw another victim in the Hawks […]

Kyle Korver may not be the Hawks’ leading scorer, but when he gets his shot, it opens up tons of opportunities for his teammates and they become an even more dangerous team. RELATED: 5 Keys To Beating The Hawks In Round 2 Of The NBA Playoffs In the first round series against the Boston Celtics, […]

While defense may not be Kyrie Irving’s strongest suit, we all know that he has the tools and has shown, at times, that he can be a capable defender when engaged. It is payoff time indeed and with the way Irving has performed so far, it is safe to say that he is locked in. […]

Kevin Love has been a big part of the Cavs championship puzzle, and every time he gets hit hard and grimaces after hard contact, fans everywhere hold their breath. Love’s career has had a number of injuries that have cost him major parts of the season, including last season’s shoulder injury at the hands of […]

Click “Next” at the bottom of the page to see all the highlights from tonight’s game! The Cavs fought back for a Game 1 win against the Hawks tonight, taking their first game after an eight-day layoff by the score of 104-93. The win marks the eight consecutive victory over Atlanta, including a four-game sweep […]

It’s been a week, and man do I miss Cavs basketball. Fear not, fellow Cavs fans, for our marquee matchup with the Atlanta Hawks is finally upon us. While the NBA on TNT guys might have predicted a sweep, Atlanta is no pushover of a team, and Cleveland is going to have to exploit some […]

Undrafted out of college, Kent Bazemore has worked his way up the NBA ranks and is now enjoying his spot as one of the Atlanta Hawks’ top swingman. The 6’5” guard out of Old Dominion University is having the most success-filled campaign of his young career. RELATED: Entering Series Versus Cavs, Hawks More Confident In […]

Last year, the Atlanta Hawks rolled over the entire Eastern Conference in the regular season en route to winning 60 games. But their campaign ended in disappointment when they got matched up with a wounded but fighting Cleveland Cavaliers squad who swept them in the conference finals. What used to be a team known for […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers swept their first round series against the Detroit Pistons and advanced to the second round, and their opponent has been confirmed after a Game 6 win by the Atlanta Hawks over the Boston Celtics. RELATED: VIDEO: LeBron James, J.R. Smith Play Keep Away From Kyrie Irving On Tuesday the NBA released the […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers swept their first round series against the Detroit Pistons and advanced to the second round, but their opponent is still up in the air. We do know that it will be either the Atlanta Hawks or the Boston Celtics, who are tied at 2-2 with Game 5 on Tuesday night and Game […]