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After the long and drawn out process of the Kyrie Irving trade, the Cleveland Cavaliers were able to land Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, Ante Zizic, a 2020 second rounder, and the Brooklyn Nets’ 2018 first round draft pick. With Thomas, the most obvious decision is to start him next to J.R. Smith when his hip […]

With all the rumors swirling about Dwyane Wade possibly reaching a buyout with the Chicago Bulls soon, he has remained mum about it and even decided to take a vacation instead with his wife last month. Now, the potential reunion with his former teammate and good friend, LeBron James, may look more likely to happen, […]

LeBron James has long been an avid fan of professional sports teams representing Cleveland and Ohio. From the Browns to the Indians, he’s not been shy of showing his support for them in the past. When the Indians won their 19th straight win on Monday against the Detroit Tigers, the Cavaliers star forward gave them […]

Ever since the Cavs and Celtics finalized the Kyrie Irving deal, there has been plenty of speculation about whether or not the Cavs would attempt to flip their newly acquired Brooklyn first round draft pick for an established star, in order to improve their team now to compete with Golden State. Some names that have […]

Count Joe Harris as among those who’ve been awed and inspired by the work ethic of Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James. Harris had a front row seat in seeing how James work behind the scenes back when the ex-Virginia guard was teammates with the four-time league MVP for over a season in Cleveland. Speaking to […]

Tarik Cohen went from being drafted 119th overall in this year’s NFL Draft to starring for the Chicago Bears in Week 1, albeit in a 23-17 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Apparently, that was enough for the rookie running back to compare himself and fellow Bears’ backfield mate Jordan Howard to Cleveland Cavaliers’ […]

Last week, Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Koby Altman and head coach Tyronn Lue held an introductory press conference from Cleveland Clinic Courts to welcome Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, and Ante Zizic to the team. The Cavs acquired these new faces by way of an August trade with the Boston Celtics. The deal, which ended up […]

Prior to the modern era, the only historic big shot the Cleveland Cavaliers were associated with was Michael Jordan’s infamous jumper over Craig Ehlo to move onto the second round of the 1989 playoffs. Ehlo had scored 15 points in the fourth quarter of that Game 5, including the go-ahead basket, but it was all […]

Despite his most productive season in a long time, which saw him at his most effective since sustaining his first substantial injury during the 2011-12 season; Derrick Rose found himself as the only active MVP winner to not make the Sports Illustrated Top 100 NBA rankings. Rose qualified as a snub more so due to […]

It’s hard to believe, but Isaiah Thomas is really a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers. People have been used to seeing the 5-foot-9 scoring machine as one of the Cavs’ many nemesis in the Eastern Conference; but now, Thomas will be getting buckets for the Wine and Gold in a crazy turn of events this […]

During his free time away from the court, LeBron James has kept himself busy and relevant well beyond the game of basketball. James once again did that with an appearance at the 2017 Kith Sport SS18 fashion show, where he was a part of the models showing off new merchandise. The 32-year-old’s portion was to […]

It’s J.R. Smith’s birthday today, which means that it’s one of those rare days when the Cleveland Cavaliers’ sharpshooter’s phone is receiving more messages than the number of ill-advised jumpers Smith takes in a game on average. And perhaps there’s no bigger celebrity that has greeted Smith a happy birthday than his teammate and four-time […]

When two-time All-Star Isaiah Thomas found out that he had been traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers last month, he was admittedly surprised. It wasn’t just Thomas who was caught a bit off guard by the deal, though. His former Celtics teammates were also taken aback. “After all you did, that’s how they do you,” Thomas […]

It’s safe to say the Cleveland Cavaliers have had a roller coaster off season. Topped by the surprising trade of dynamic point guard Kyrie Irving for scoring machine Isaiah Thomas, it has been an up and down summer for the Wine and Gold. For good measure, they have also added defensive specialist Jae Crowder, promising […]

The final day of the 2017 Eurobasket group play was on Thursday, and the final game of the day saw Cavs forward Cedi Osman and Turkey take on Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis and Latvia. In what was an entertaining game that saw many fast-break opportunities and big-shot making from both sides, Latvia came out on […]

When it comes to the greatest basketball players of all time, there are several names that must be taken into consideration. Most argue that Michael Jordan, a six-time NBA champion, is the best to ever grace the hardwood. Others might argue for names like Bill Russell (11-time champ), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, or even LeBron James. The […]

On Thursday afternoon, newly-appointed Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Koby Altman and head coach Tyronn Lue held an introductory press conference from the team’s practice court, Cleveland Clinic Courts, to welcome the players who were acquired in last month’s trade with the Boston Celtics. During the wide-ranging interview, Isaiah Thomas mentioned his excitement to play alongside […]

Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Koby Altman and head coach Tyronn Lue officially welcomed three new players to the team in a live press conference on Thursday afternoon. Amid the wide-ranging interview, Altman was repeatedly pressed for information about Isaiah Thomas’ lingering hip injury, but the newly-appointed GM refused to divulge any revealing information, saying: “This […]

A couple weeks ago, Kobe Bryant issued one of his ongoing series of challenges to Isaiah Thomas, giving the diminutive guard the goal of making the First-Team All-NBA next season. It took a while, but the new Cleveland Cavaliers point guard officially accepted the Black Mamba’s challenge. https://twitter.com/Isaiah_Thomas/status/905958836489654276 Thomas made the All-NBA Second team last […]

On Thursday evening, the Cleveland Cavaliers officially welcomed three new players to the organization: point guard Isaiah Thomas, forward Jae Crowder, and center Ante Zizic. The Cavs acquired these new players by way of a late August trade with the Boston Celtics. Joined by newly-appointed Cavs general manager Koby Altman and head coach Tyronn Lue, […]

According to Kurt Helin of NBC Sports, new Cleveland Cavalier wing Jae Crowder revealed in his introductory press conference that prior to being traded by the Boston Celtics, he already had concerns about his place in the Beantown team’s crowded wing rotation. “I had a little concern because we had a lot of wing players […]

LeBron James was spotted a couple weeks ago wearing a black version of his upcoming Nike LeBron 15 shoe in a pickup game. And on Thursday, the Cleveland Cavaliers superstar posted the latest colorway of his new shoe on his Instagram account. https://www.instagram.com/p/BYwwclnh1FO/ The colorway, which is called “Ghost,” features a Vachetta Tan and Sail […]

During Thursday’s official press conference, Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue addressed how the team will changed now that Kyrie Irving is gone, and Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, and Ante Zizic have all been added. Lue talked about Irving’s importance to the team: “He was a big part of what we did. Thanks to him […]

It has been quite the offseason for new Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Isaiah Thomas. After finally proving himself as a legitimate star in this league, his lingering hip injury leaves speculation as to whether he will be able to return to his peak form. His performance this upcoming 2017-18 NBA season will likely determine if he […]

During the question and answer period of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ introductory press conference for their new acquisitions, Jae Crowder shared some emotional news about his mother, Helen. She had passed away on the same night that his son was traded to the Cavs, which was a very moving time for him. Crowder was asked about […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday afternoon formally introduced their new slew of talent that came via the trade that sent All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving to the Boston Celtics. Headlining that group is fellow All-Star point guard Isaiah Thomas, who Cavaliers general manager Koby Altman had nothing but high praise for the team’s newest acquisition. […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday afternoon formally introduced the newest members of the franchise from the blockbuster trade that sent All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving to the Boston Celtics. One of the players that the Cavaliers got in exchange was veteran forward Jae Crowder, who Cavaliers general manager Koby Altman voiced major praise toward his […]

As most hoops fans know, the Cleveland Cavaliers recently traded All Star point guard Kyrie Irving to the Boston Celtics for several valuable assets, including point guard Isaiah Thomas, forward Jae Crowder, center Ante Zizic, the Brooklyn Nets’ unprotected first round pick in next year’s NBA Draft, and the Miami Heat’s second round selection in […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed guard John Holland to a two-way contract, according to Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com. The team now has only one two-way spot left in the roster, which could complicate retaining the likes of point guard Kay Felder and center Walter Tavares on the roster. Holland averaged 22.9 points per game as […]

On Thursday afternoon, the Cleveland Cavaliers held an introductory press conference for the new players they received in their recent trade with the Boston Celtics. After dodging a few questions about Isaiah Thomas’ lingering hip injury, Cavs head coach Tyronn Lue was asked about his team’s new acquisitions. “I think we’ve done a great job […]

In the midst of a nerve-wracking long week where the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics had agreed to a pending trade, the anxiety surrounding those involved after rumors of the Cavs seeking additional assets in return gave a bite of uncertainty to the situation. Meanwhile Jae Crowder was in Atlanta, a 40-minute drive from his […]

Now that he has officially been traded from the Boston Celtics to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Jae Crowder will have the opportunity to play alongside one of his long-time adversaries in LeBron James. Over the years, there has certainly been no love lost between the Cavs and Celtics. Most hoops fans will remember the days of […]

Defensive ace Jae Crowder was a key piece in the bundle that came back to the Cleveland Cavaliers in return for All-Star Kyrie Irving, providing a well-rounded three-and-D asset to a team in need of both specialties. The Georgia native addressed his situation during Thursday’s introductory press conference, noting the significance of the start of […]

Isaiah Thomas will be heading into his fourth NBA team through the start of his seventh season in the league and as the 60th overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, he’s made sure to come in with a working-man attitude from his very first day in The Association. During Thursday’s press conference, Thomas noted […]

In late August, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics came together for a blockbuster offseason trade. The Cavs, defenders of the Eastern Conference crown, sent All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving to Boston. In return, the Celtics delivered several assets, including point guard Isaiah Thomas (two-time All Star), Jae Crowder, Ante Zizic, the Brooklyn Nets unprotected […]

New addition Isaiah Thomas has been no stranger to those doubting the health of his hip and even those who have traced the history of its origins throughout last season. While friends like Jason Terry and his inner circle have been hell bent assuring he’ll bounce back just fine, there’s still some doubt up in […]

On Thursday, the Cleveland Cavaliers held their introductory press conference for new additions Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, and Ante Zizic. While the majority of the press time was devoted to talking up the new players, Cavs GM Koby Altman did provide an update on Isaiah Thomas’ hip injury status:   “To be fair to Isaiah, […]

Despite a tough goodbye to the city he called home for the better part of three years in a self-written article in The Players’ Tribune, Isaiah Thomas expressed his excitement of starting this new stage of his career, and getting the opportunity to play with a player of LeBron James’ talent. “I’m excited to play […]

With just over one month remaining until the start of the 2017-18 NBA season, the Cleveland Cavaliers have released a sneak-peek image of their new floor design. The paint scheme, which was designed by the Cavaliers’ graphics team and constructed by Cincinnati Floor Company, will feature the team’s new shield logo at half court. According […]