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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 […]

It has been a wild offseason for the Cleveland Cavaliers. After being humbled by the Golden State Warriors this past June in the NBA Finals, the Wine and Gold have been on the search to construct a roster that can give them the best chance of competing with the plethora of talent in the Bay […]

On Monday, new Cleveland Cavaliers guard Isaiah Thomas was pictured shooting hoops at Cleveland Clinic Courts and in front of his new locker. But on Tuesday, he posted a video on Instagram that should intrigue Cavs fans even more. https://www.instagram.com/p/BYrnNxRAq8j/?hl=en The video shows Isaiah Thomas rehabbing his injured hip, working out in the weight room, […]

The rumors surrounding a possible Dwyane Wade-LeBron James reunion in Cleveland isn’t going to go away any time soon. News of Wade’s discontent with where things stand in the Windy City and a cloudy direction of the Chicago Bulls have fueled speculation that the Bulls and the 14-year NBA veteran are on the verge of […]

After a bit if a delay in previous plans due to opposition from several local groups, the Cleveland Cavaliers have once again committed to The Q Transformation Project. In conjunction with the Cavs, Len Komorski, CEO of Quicken Loans Arena, released an official statement with regards to their renewed commitment to the renovation. Komorski states […]

Now that he is officially a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Isaiah Thomas took some time to write a letter for The Players Tribune to reveal what the trade process was like from his own perspective. After disclosing how he learned of the deal that ultimately sent him to Northeast Ohio, Thomas changed the topic […]

Since partnering up a few years back, Kevin Love has been posting photos of himself wearing products from Banana Republic. Last year, in one of the ads, the duo seemed to have taken some subtly funny jabs at the Golden State Warriors for blowing a 3-1 series lead in the 2016 NBA Finals. While it may have […]

Over the course of his illustrious 14-year career in the NBA, Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James has established himself as one of the all-time greats. The King’s list of accolades and achievements are longer than a country mile, and it looks like he isn’t finished yet. What makes James such a great player, though? Everyone […]

Isaiah Thomas faced one of the toughest times of his NBA career last season, when he was informed of the death of his sister Chyna in a one-person car accident in his native Washington. The call came barely 24 hours prior to the start of his first-round postseason game against the Chicago Bulls, feeling numb […]

After being traded from the Boston Celtics to the Cleveland Cavaliers last month (August), Isaiah Thomas received loads of congratulatory messages from friends and family. There was one, however, that seems to have stood out. In an open letter for The Players’ Tribune, Thomas revealed that Tom Brady, quarterback of the New England Patriots, sent […]

As soon as the original deal for Kyrie Irving was announced, the Boston Celtics’ team and PR department immediately began introducing Irving to the fans and posting about him on social media accounts. The official introductory press conference for Irving took place on Friday, September 1st.   The Cavs have taken a different approach, with […]

Around this time last year, many people were up in arms with former league MVP Kevin Durant’s decision to join the Golden State Warriors via free agency for many reasons. However, newly acquired Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star point guard Isaiah Thomas recently voiced in a Players’ Tribune piece that he’s hoping that his trade will help […]

New point guard acquisition Isaiah Thomas was blindsided by the trade that brought him from the Boston Celtics to the Cleveland Cavaliers, which was finalized last week — but as much as he understands the nature of the business, he doesn’t necessarily think his former team made the right move. In a piece for The […]