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The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Washington Wizards in what many are deeming a candidate for ‘game of the year’ last night. The 140-135 overtime victory saw a 32-point, 17-assist performance by LeBron James and a 39-point, 19-rebound performance by Kevin Love. The main story of the night, however, was the story that broke by the […]

A lot of analysts have criticized Kevin Love‘s defense since he became a member of the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers. However, in last night’s 140-135 overtime win over the Washington Wizards, Love silenced his haters by posting 39 points (11-of-17 FG, 6-of-10 3PFG, 11-of-11 FT), 12 assists, three rebounds, and three steals in his […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks have been sibject to rumors for weeks now, after the reported trade offer sent Cleveland’s way, a straight swap of Carmelo Anthony and Kevin Love. Cleveland knocked back the offer, holding onto Love as he embarks on his first All-Star appearance as a Cavalier. Rumors continued to swirl, […]

Just before the Cleveland Cavaliers matchup against the Washington Wizards on Monday night, Frank Isola of the New York Daily News reported that his sources told him LeBron James had been pushing management to trade for New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony. During the game, Kevin Love put up 39 points and 12 rebounds in […]

While the Cleveland Cavaliers are sitting comfortably atop of the Eastern Conference at 34-15, everyone has seen what the Golden State Warriors have done since their addition of Kevin Durant in the offseason. Over the past couple of weeks, both the L.A. Clippers and the Cavs have been linked to the New York Knicks and […]

It seems despite reports on Wednesday stating that Cleveland was still interested in trading for Carmelo Anthony as long as the price was right, the Cavalier front office may be cooling off from the idea. According to Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com, the front office is “backing far away from a potential trade for Anthony.” Cleveland […]

Last week, the Cleveland Cavaliers turned down an offer from the New York Knicks that would bring forward Carmelo Anthony to Northeast Ohio. The main reason being: they do not, under any circumstance, want to part with forward Kevin Love. According to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN, the Cavs have remained interested in trading for Anthony, […]

After Monday night’s 104-97 loss to the Dallas Mavericks, LeBron James spoke in a way we’ve never seen in his 14-year career. Charles Barkley made James the butt of his jokes again, labeling the star Cavalier as “whiny”. It sent the four-time MVP into a fury, going after Barkley in waves. James’ long time friend, Carmelo Anthony, didn’t seem […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are playing a frustrating brand of basketball right now. They’re frustrating fans, the front office, and most importantly, themselves. Losers of six of their past eight games, the Cavaliers find themselves major off-court distractions, while trying to rediscover their winning way on-court. According to reports, the New York Knicks propositioned the Cavaliers with […]

LeBron James’ recent profanity-filled rant about the Cavaliers’ need for a playmaker has sent shockwaves throughout the NBA. James’ frustrated remarks came in a post-loss locker room after failing to complete a come-back effort against the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night. As a result, the Cavs find themselves as losers in five of their […]

When it comes to star players in the NBA, few shine brighter than New York Knicks superstar forward, Carmelo Anthony. The former number three overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft and nine-time All-Star has established himself as one of the best playmakers in the history of the game. “Melo,” as Anthony is affectionately known, will […]

The NBA Draft, where childhood dreams come true. A night that can completely change a young athletes life, a night that can also make or break a franchise. The Cleveland Cavaliers have been one of the luckiest teams in NBA history when it comes to the NBA Draft lottery, selecting with the first overall pick […]

It’s a fairly common sight to see celebrities attending games at NBA arenas. However, when it comes to Madison Square Garden, home of the New York Knicks, those words ring especially true. Last Wednesday night, the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers squared off against the Knicks inside New York’s famed arena, resulting in a lop-sided […]

“Cleveland, this is for you!” Those iconic words left LeBron James’ mouth not four months ago, and it’s hard to picture him being anything but devoted to Cleveland, the franchise, the city, his home. In actuality, 13 years ago his sentiments might have been very different. In his interview with Sports Illustrated following the announcement […]

The past year, a lot of trade rumors surrounded Carmelo Anthony with the Cleveland Cavaliers being a possible team he might end up with. But after retooling and adding key pieces to their roster over the summer, the New York Knicks silenced the speculations for now. The key words are “for now” because if the Knicks underwhelm […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have still not re-signed free agent J.R. Smith to a contract despite a week of training camp having passed by. Cavs players have been hanging out with Smith outside of basketball at the movies and even at the Kanye West “Saint Pablo” Tour at Quicken Loans Arena on Saturday night. RELATED: Kevin […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are likely the most close-knit group in the NBA. Nobody comes close to the hilarious jokes thrown at one another both in the locker room and occasionally off the floor. RELATED: REPORT: Basketball Insiders’ Steve Kyler provides postive update on Cavs, J.R. Smith It’s no surprise that when Iman Shumpert joined Complex […]

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 […]

The world knows how J.R. Smith had the time of his life when the Cleveland Cavaliers won the championship. He deserved it. The man laid down his all on both ends of the floor for his team. Now, he has successfully set himself up to get paid big time. RELATED: JR Smith forgot a most […]

There’s a sense of pride among the NBA’s best players, all thinking they’re better than one another. Carmelo Anthony is among the league’s greatest scorers, but is he the best scorer in the NBA? He’s been among the league’s top scorers for the past couple of years, and was even the league’s top scorer during […]

LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony have been close friends for more than a decade already. They were drafted in the same year, arrived with the same hype, and both have established themselves within the confines of the league’s topmost shelf of stars. RELATED: LeBron James Unfollowing Cavs On Social Media Isn’t A Cause For Concern, […]

If you haven’t heard, the city of Flint, Michigan has been struck by a severe water contamination crisis. The issue forced President Obama to declare a federal state of emergency. Many noted figures have pitched in to donate water bottles and other supplies to those affected in Flint, including: Beyoncé, Diddy, Mark Wahlberg, and LeBron […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are among the biggest buyers this trading season as they make sure that no stones are unturned in taking steps to further improve the best team in the East. They are an easy target when it comes to rumors and the media had a field day when news broke about a blockbuster […]

With the trade deadline fast approaching, rumors around the league are beginning to and will continue to swirl. The latest rumors, however, have been swirling around a major three-team trade between Eastern Conference teams. According to Frank Isola of the New York Daily News, there was some discussion about a possible three-team trade between the […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have just one more game before their Christmas Day matchup against the Golden State Warriors. Facing off against the New York Knicks on Wednesday night, the Cavs may catch a big break to get their key guys some rest. RELATED: Ian Begley of ESPN reports that Knicks’ forward Carmelo Anthony may miss […]

When the Cleveland Cavaliers were struggling to keep its head above waters last season, a package arrived to help them go afloat once again. One was from Denver and the other was from New York. The package from the Big Apple had two pieces in it, namely J.R. Smith and Iman Shumpert. Both became integral […]

You think LeBron James has always been The King? Everyone know James was touted as the next big thing in high school. He already captured national attention while playing for small St. Vincent-St. Mary High School. There was also Carmelo Anthony who spearheaded the powerhouse Oak Hill Academy. Both were high school stars but there […]

In order to play for Team USA in the 2016 Olympic Games, President of Team USA Basketball Jerry Colangelo announced that NBA players had to be present at the 2015 Mini-Training Camp in Las Vegas. As it turned out, 34 players showed up, including LeBron James, Chris Paul, and Carmelo Anthony. If you didn’t know, […]

Team USA started workouts during its mini-camp yesterday, and players like Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry have been excelling in them. One player, however, as been taking them a little too seriously. Russell Westbrook is known for his serious and tenacious attitude on the basketball court. Apparently, he is taking these workouts a little too […]

In what many predicted to be a controversial offseason for Kevin Love, who was expected to deeply explore his free agency options, the forward almost immediately announced that he would return to the Cavs. Love agreed to a deal with the Cavs and signed a 5-year, $110 million with Cleveland as soon as the moratorium […]

The offseason is the time where NBA players enjoy the company of their friends and family while vacationing in some of the best most beautiful places on Earth. Every summer, LeBron James does this with some of his best friends, who are also in the NBA. RELATED: Why The Cavs Are Better Off Without Dwyane […]

Cavs Nation’s Matt Thomas Madison Square Garden, 8:00 PM EST The (9-7) Cleveland Cavaliers take on the (4-15) New York Knicks tonight at Madison Square Garden. The Cleveland Big Three look to take revenge from their season opener loss to the Knicks, 95-90. On that night, LeBron and Co. were shown up by Carmelo Anthony’s […]

John Leyba/Denver Post File The 2014 NBA offseason was headlined by some of the best players in the league entering free agency. Players like Luol Deng, Chris Bosh, Dwyane Wade, Lance Stephenson, and Pau Gasol all gauged lots of interest from numerous teams, but their destinations weren’t solely in their hands. Many top tier free […]