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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Iman Shumpert is best known for his defensive prowess on the basketball court. However, off the court, “Shump,” as he is more commonly known, is an excellent family man. On Sunday, MTV held their annual Video Music Awards show in Southern California. After walking the red carpet in her Janet Jackson-inspired ensemble, […]

As the dog days of the 2017 NBA offseason continue to roll by, several players around the league are doing their best to stay in peak physical shape, including LeBron James, superstar small forward for the Eastern Conference champion Cleveland Cavaliers. James, now 32 years of age and entering his 15th season in the association, […]

LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers have been the talking point of the NBA offseason. As former Indiana Pacers superstar Paul George was surprisingly dealt to the Oklahoma City Thunder to team up with Russell Westbrook, the NBA world thought that’s as crazy this summer would get – how wrong we were. The Cavaliers’ ball […]

Quicken Loans Arena, also commonly referred to as “The Q,” opened its doors in October of 1994 as part of the Gateway Sports and Entertainment Complex — a downtown Cleveland revitalization project which also included the construction of what is now Progressive Field, home of the Cleveland Indians. Since then, thousands of patrons have attended […]

Despite a trade impasse during the weekend over the state of Isaiah Thomas’ hip upon further examination, Jae Crowder is already rocking his Cleveland Cavaliers’ gear. The Georgia native was seen alongside Josh Okogie at Georgia Tech facilities decked out in Cavs gear as part of his offseason workout program. Josh Okogie and Jae Crowder […]

It has been quite a hectic last few days for All-Star point guard Isaiah Thomas as he has found himself in the middle of a developing situation as the primary reason for the blockbuster trade between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics being held up due to concerns over his hip injury. In light of […]

As of yesterday afternoon, the Cleveland Cavaliers have made no request to the Boston Celtics for additional assets in the aftermath of the pending physical results of point guard Isaiah Thomas in the trade for Kyrie Irving, according to Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com. The Cavs were rumored to ask for either Jayson Tatum or Jaylen […]

Over the weekend, LeBron James’ wife, Savannah, celebrated her 31st birthday in the company of friends and family. While turning one year older may sound discouraging to some, it looks like Mrs. James was in good spirits. In a short video clip posted to Snapchat on Sunday, Savannah, LeBron, and J.R. Smith can be seen […]

J.R. Smith and teammate LeBron James were two Cleveland Cavaliers sitting ringside for the much-hyped between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor on Saturday night at the T-Mobile Arena. Both Cavs were in company of their wives, as was potential-new teammate Isaiah Thomas during the Aug. 26 bout. Smith took the obligatory selfie, as it’s customary […]

Kyrie Irving asking for a trade creates a ripple that we have now felt the brunt of when he was traded to the Boston Celtics in principle. The blockbuster trade, if completed, gives a return of one of this past season’s dark-horse MVP candidates in Isaiah Thomas. It also provides an excellent three-point and defensive […]

Floyd Mayweather made history on Saturday night, as he won the highest-paying boxing match in history, as well as extending his unbeaten record to 50 fights. A number of celebrities and professional athletes were in attendance and witnessed him defeat Conor McGregor in his professional boxing debut. One of them was Cleveland Cavaliers superstar forward […]

Amidst the Kyrie Irving-Isaiah Thomas craze, Tyronn Lue has been able to remain focused on other nooks and crannies within the basketball world. The recent acquisition of Isaiah Thomas and co. from the Celtics has been seen as a win for the Cavs this offseason, but that doesn’t mean room for improvement has ceased. According […]

Jaylen Brown? Jayson Tatum?The trade centered around Kyrie Irving and Isaiah Thomas has recently taken a twist as the Cleveland Cavaliers are rumored to might be asking for additional assets to push through with the deal. This has stemmed from the physical results on the 5-foot-9 point guard checking on the status of his hip […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics pulled off the biggest blockbuster trade in recent memory as they swapped superstar point guard Kyrie Irving and Isaiah Thomas. The Wine and Gold also received wing defender Jae Crowder, promising young center Ante Zizic and the Celtics’ unprotected first round pick in the 2018 NBA Draft. It was […]

Isaiah Thomas is one of the most talked about players in the league today, especially after being included in the potential deal that will land him with the Cleveland Cavaliers, in exchange for Kyrie Irving. Everything looked to be final until he was subjected to undergo tests recently for his hip pointer injury. As it […]

A huge wrinkle has emerged in the Kyrie Irving-Isaiah Thomas trade as the current condition of Thomas’ hip could impact the finalization of the deal. In light of that, Tom Withers of the Associated Press is reporting that the  Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics have until Aug. 30 to hammer out the proposed deal. The […]

Just when we thought that the NBA offseason had emptied its bag of tricks and surprises, the Boston Celtics and the Cleveland Cavaliers authored one of the most jaw-dropping transactions of the summer. As you have likely already heard, the Celtics pulled the trigger and traded spitfire guard Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, Ante Zizic, and […]

Count Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith among the list of notable sports figures to publicly express support for Colin Kaepernick. Smith went on Twitter to say that based on sheer talent, the currently unemployed NFL quarterback deserves a roster spot. @Kaepernick7 you deserve to be in the NFL your talent speaks for itself an I […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics recently completed a blockbuster trade centered around Kyrie Irving and Isaiah Thomas. However, following the physical, the Cavaliers have some concerns regarding Thomas, who was shut down during the Eastern Conference Finals due to a hip injury. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Cleveland is now seeking an additional […]

On Tuesday, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics came together for one of the bigger trades of the 2017 NBA offseason. The Cavs, winners of last season’s Eastern Conference title, are sending All Star point guard Kyrie Irving to Boston. In return, the Celtics gave up Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, Ante Zizic, and the Brooklyn […]

Paul Pierce does not believe that the addition of Kyrie Irving is enough to take the Boston Celtics above the Cleveland Cavaliers as the top team in the Eastern Conference. The Celtics legend said on ESPN’s “The Jump” that the Cavs are still the better team simply by virtue of having a certain LeBron James. […]

There’s still a chance the blockbuster deal involving Kyrie Irving and Isaiah Thomas could be voided. But, according to Sam Amico, that possibility is unlikely to occur. Instead, the Cleveland Cavaliers could just ask for additional compensation to make up for the severity of Thomas’ injury. While the deal could be on hold for the […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers might not be done dealing just yet. Even after getting a great return for Kyrie Irving in the form of Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, Ante Zizic, and the 2018 Brooklyn Nets pick (a trade that’s actually on the verge of being voided), ESPN’s Dave McMenamin reports that the Cavs are “not closing the […]

If given only one word to describe this Cleveland off-season, I’d chose value.  That’s not necessarily a good thing.  Every move made was a highly calculated move that provided excess benefit to the cost paid, and in a vacuum, Cleveland did add several value contracts in both the player and personnel departments.  That being said […]

According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Cleveland Cavaliers could void the Kyrie Irving-Isaiah Thomas trade due to concerns with Thomas’ hip after reviewing his physical. Sources: After Isaiah Thomas underwent physical today, Cavs still evaluating injured hip and weighing options w/ completion of Irving deal. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 26, 2017 Thomas traveled […]

Just when all seemed quiet on the trade front, the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday agreed to send star PG Kyrie Irving to the Boston Celtics in exchange for PG Isaiah Thomas, SF Jae Crowder, C Ante Zizic, and the Brooklyn Nets’ unprotected 2018 1st round draft pick. While the personnel has changed, the Cavaliers’ offensive […]

It was widely reported on Friday that veteran guard Iman Shumpert had requested a trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers prior to the trade deadline, and again at the end of this past season. Since then, the report has been refuted, and now Shumpert has weighed in on the situation by directly singling out Dave McMenamin […]

Despite making a big-time move acquiring Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, Ante Zizic, and a top-10 protected first-round draft pick in return for estranged star Kyrie Irving, a Cleveland Cavaliers future without LeBron James seems inevitable for many NBA executives. Bleacher Report’s Ric Bucher talked to a few suits from around the league, inquiring about the […]

The Boston Celtics’ decision earlier this week to move All-Star point guard Isaiah Thomas as part of the trade that landed the team fellow All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving was quite surprising on how quickly it all came together. Since then, it has created some varying reactions to the deal and around the league. During a […]

Shortly following the blockbuster trade that sent All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving to the Boston Celtics in exchange for a package headlined by fellow All-Star point guard Isaiah Thomas, there were reports stemming about Thomas’ dealings with his teammates. There was chatter about him not rubbing off on his teammates in the best manner. In […]

While most have now seen the dust start to settle after the Cleveland Cavaliers sent an unhappy Kyrie Irving to the Boston Celtics for a bundle including All-Star point guard Isaiah Thomas, there might still be another piece that is waiting to shipped off. According to a report by ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, forward Iman Shumpert […]

Rumors had run rampant of the Cleveland Cavaliers exploring trade options to move Kyrie Irving in order to land big-time free agents, even before the 25-year-old requested a trade. According to Jason Lloyd of The Athletic, the Cavs were in line to thread a three-team trade with the Indiana Pacers and the Phoenix Suns, signifying […]

In lieu of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ trade with the Boston Celtics on Tuesday, several disgruntled hoops fans decided to burn their Isaiah Thomas jerseys. In what can only be described as an act of class, LeBron James, a player who knows a thing or two about jerseys being burnt, decided to defend his new teammate […]

Kyrie Irving is now a Boston Celtic but that’s not stopping the guys behind the highly-anticipated video game, NBA 2K18, from including the shifty guard on the Cleveland Cavaliers All-Time lineup. Apart from Irving, the lineup also consists of present Cavaliers in LeBron James and Kevin Love, and plenty of Cavs stars of the past, […]

The blockbuster trade centered around Isaiah Thomas and Kyrie Irving is continuing to draw the opinion of many, making players, coaches, and other members of the basketball community give out their takes on the matter. Former Boston Celtics player Ray Allen is the latest one to chime in on the conversation, as he took to […]

Dear Kyrie Irving, Sometimes, breakups are really hard and really awkward. Whether it is your significant other or in this case, a superstar athlete wanting to leave your team, it never gets easier. Coming off of a putrid 2010-11 season with an overall record 19-63 and an NBA record 26-game losing streak, things could not […]

In wake of the Cleveland Cavaliers finally trading All-Star Kyrie Irving to the Boston Celtics, rumors are now surfacing about what the Cavs were offered for the point guard. According to Marc Berman of the New York Post, the Cavaliers had no interesting including Carmelo Anthony in trade discussions for Irving with the New York […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have put forth a major move by trading away All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving to the Boston Celtics in a blockbuster move that netted them a package headlined by fellow All-Star point guard Isaiah Thomas. According to Bobby Marks of ESPN, the trade also helped them gain a valuable trade asset that […]

In the midst of a Chris Broussard report citing new Cleveland Cavs point man Isaiah Thomas rubbing some of his former teammates the wrong way due to his ego and a Napoleon complex, his former head coach and current Nuggets coach, Mike Malone, came to his defense. “I coached Isaiah Thomas in Sacramento, he was/is […]