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Being traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers back in 2014 marked the end of J.R. Smith’s partnership with Carmelo Anthony as teammates. They played together for the New York Knicks and Denver Nuggets for more than nine seasons, and formed a strong bond in the process. The two were recently seen playing alongside each other again […]

Contrary to the speculations and collective belief of thousands of social media pundits, LeBron James isn’t the one making front office decisions for the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavs’ hiring of a new general manager in Koby Altman has done little to silence those who harbor acute theories that it’s James who’s pulling the levers for […]

Although it feels like it just ended, the NBA season is getting closer and closer to us, which means the release of NBA 2K18 just before that. With the new video game release comes the new cover athlete, this one being Kyrie Irving. Irving confused a lot of people this offseason with his request to […]

On Monday, former Cleveland Cavaliers general manager David Griffin sat down with Dave McMenamin on ESPN’s The Jump to discuss Kyrie Irving’s recent request for a trade. While most hoops fans and analysts have casted stones at Irving for his desire to cut his own path, Griffin showed a certain level of admiration for the […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers and David Griffin decided to “mutually part ways” earlier this summer, as most hoops fans know. Today, the former Cavs executive spent some time on The Jump, ESPN’s popular sports talk show. Right out of the gate, “Griff,” as he came to be known in Cleveland, was asked about Kyrie Irving’s recent […]

Former Cleveland Cavaliers general manager David Griffin joined ESPN’s The Jump via Ben Rohrbach of Yahoo!, addressing the Kyrie Irving trade request and the aftermath that came from it after news broke out. Recently, Ron Harper was critical of the 25-year-old for his decision, citing immaturity for his wanting to become the face of a franchise, […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been dropping hints for days that they were going to announce their new Nike jerseys soon. On Monday, they officially did so, tweeting out photos of their new jerseys in a video. The Shield.The Swoosh. The Wingfoot.Introducing our new coat of armor → https://t.co/iuYLihcVwT #AllForOne https://t.co/QjqpaYQmxb — Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) August […]

While the start of the regular season is still a ways away, it’s never too soon to rank the available talent in the league, starting with the point guard position, where Cleveland Cavaliers estranged floor general Kyrie Irving ranked a mere seventh out of 30, according to HoopsHype’s Mika Honkasalo. These projections show another two […]

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue may be limited to shouting plays to his team from the sidelines nowadays, but there was a time when he was known as one of the better guards in the NBA. In fact, in the 2010 offseason, Lue was part of a pick-up team at Las Vegas’ Impact Basketball […]

With back-to-school shopping fully under way this season, Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James and the fine designers at Nike have created twenty (yes, 20) new colorways for their highly-successful LeBron Soldier 11 line of basketball shoes. Choosing is the hardest part. https://t.co/sOlqoVlkaD — HYPEBEAST (@HYPEBEAST) August 6, 2017 The first wave of the new shoes […]

The summer is in full heat and the anticipation for NBA 2K18 with the release of some of the player ratings are only making the water boil — but for now a preview of a very different Boston Celtics team and the Eastern Conference champion Cleveland Cavaliers in NBA 2K17 will do. The simulation features […]

The entire basketball world have their eyes on Northeast Ohio. Currently, the phones are ringing off the hook in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ front office as other franchises are calling in to gauge the situation involving Kyrie Irving. The dynamic point guard requested a trade, and ever since, it has been a chess game between the […]

After winning his third NBA Championship in dramatic fashion by coming back from a 3-1 deficit in the Finals for the first time in NBA history, LeBron James’ legacy was cemented as one that would be able to challenge the Chicago Bulls’ legend Michael Jordan’s. He led his Cleveland Cavaliers in taking down a juggernaut […]

Over the years, Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James has developed a strong friendship with rapper Drake. In light of that, the two were seen hanging out together during a recent party in Toronto that the Grammy Award winner at city’s annual Caribbean Carnival celebration that typically attracts many of notable people from the both the […]

One of the most iconic LeBron James sneakers of all-time are the pair he wore during the first game of his career, the Nike Air Zoom Generation QS’s. The shoes have been very popular and sought-after on eBay as James’ legacy has developed into one of the most impressive in the sport’s history. Nike will […]

While the long search for a trade destination for Cleveland Cavaliers’ All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving is still underway, the 25-year-old is getting his first taste at being the “go-to guy” at a local pickup game. As it turns out, Irving is reveling in this new facet of his NBA life, starting with accountability, seemingly upset […]

August 3rd has now come and gone. Just another day in the seemingly all too long NBA offseason, made longer for Cavs fans by the pending Kyrie Irving trade situation. But that date could have also marked an important milestone in trade discussions, as 30 days have now passed since Phoenix Suns’ rookie SF Josh […]

Everyone seemed to jump in the celebration Friday when former President Barack Obama turned 56 years old, and social media flooded his page with lots of love from all around the world. It was special enough to get the attention of Cavs star LeBron James, who also sent his well wishes and love to the […]

The world of the Cleveland Cavaliers was turned upside down when news came out that Kyrie Irving wanted out of town. It was a shocking revelation to most and quickly led up to reports about where Irving wants to go and what the Cavs could do to get a deal done and make it happen. […]

After losing 4-1 in the 2017 NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors, the Cleveland Cavaliers are looking to retool the team, by any means necessary, in order to reach the NBA Finals for the fourth consecutive time the following season. Unfortunately for Cleveland fans, the Cavs took “by any means necessary” quite literally and […]

While LeBron James’ claim to being the greatest basketball player to have ever graced the hardwood has been met with intense fire, his distinction as the most hated of all-time has been welcomed by many. No. The Cleveland Cavaliers superstar has never resorted to evil or wretched acts in his career. But it’s the price […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers entered this offseason as runner-ups from the 2016-17 NBA season, falling to the Golden State Warriors in five games. With the team always looking to improve via free agency or trade, one of the players that’s always been rumored to be on his way out is guard/forward Iman Shumpert. The six-year guard […]

In case you’re getting lost in all the Kyrie Irving trade rumors, here’s a quick run down. It’s been reported that 20 teams have called the Cavs and six official offers have been made. Among these offers, the Phoenix Suns have appeared to take highest odds to land Irving, but hesitations have surrounded whom they’d […]

Thanks to the fine designers at Nike, teams all across the NBA landscape will have a series of flashy new uniforms to wear at the start of the 2017-18 NBA season. According to an official report from NBA.com, rather than traditional “home whites” and “away” jerseys, each organization will have four primary color schemes to […]

On Wednesday, Cleveland Cavaliers sharpshooter J.R. Smith hit the links with professional golfer Jason Day as he prepared for the PGA’s upcoming Bridgestone Invitational event in Akron, Ohio. Smith, who served as Day’s guest caddie for the round, is known for his streaky shooting on the hardwood. However, what hoops fans may not know about […]

Internationally renowned football star Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior recently made the decision to part ways with FC Barcelona for a new role with Paris Saint-Germain. Neymar, as he’s more commonly known, sent out a farewell message to his fans and followers on Instagram. In his heartfelt dedication, the Brazilian native explained what a dream […]

As news of Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving‘s trade request makes rounds throughout all forms of media, team owner Dan Gilbert and newly-appointed general manager Koby Altman continue to answer calls from interested teams. Irving, 25, is said to have a list of teams that he would prefer to play for in the […]

By now, most of the NBA-loving universe has heard about Kyrie Irving‘s request for a trade. Irving’s plea came in a meeting with Cleveland Cavaliers team owner Dan Gilbert and newly-appointed general manager Koby Altman last month. Now, the Cavs are exploring their options and answering phone calls. Irving, now 25 years of age, is […]

Last season, the Cleveland Cavaliers played their way to a 51-and-31 regular season record, granting them a No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference playoff standings — just behind the Boston Celtics, who finished with a 53-and-29 record. As most hoops fans know, the Cavs went on to be defeated in the Finals in their […]

On Wednesday, Cleveland Cavaliers sharpshooter J.R. Smith spent some time on the links with professional golfer Jason Day as he prepared for the PGA’s Bridgestone Invitational event in Akron, Ohio. .@TheRealJRSmith got the full inside-the-ropes experience with @JDayGolf at the @WGC_Bridgestone on Wednesday pic.twitter.com/vpNIhBY0w5 — PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) August 3, 2017 Believe it or not, […]

The Drew League is continuing to draw some of the best professionals and amateur players to see action in the annual summer tournament. Even celebrities are taking part in the competition, and the most recent one to bring his talents is rapper and actor The Game. He starred in a match over the weekend together […]

It’s been nearly three weeks since Kyrie Irving requested a trade from the Cavaliers. Many possible scenarios have been proposed, some realistic, others not so much. One prospective trade partner that has received little talk is the Charlotte Hornets. In any Kyrie Irving trade, the Cavaliers are almost guaranteed to downgrade at point guard. That’s […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have had one roller coaster of an offseason following their NBA Finals loss to the Golden State Warriors. LeBron James‘ uncertain future is one thing, but Kyrie Irving‘s trade request came out of absolutely nowhere. While he is expected to be traded, the Cavs already have a backup point guard (if he […]

Over the last fourteen years LeBron James has built a resume to be considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time. The case for James being the single greatest player of all time is being made before our eyes. But the question is how much time does he have left to push his […]

Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving shook the sports media world when news of his trade request in a meeting with team owner Dan Gilbert and newly-appointed general manager Koby Altman became public knowledge. Now, a few weeks and several trade rumors later, the former Duke stand-out remains, leaving Cavs fans wondering what the […]

Whether or not Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert and newly appointed general manager Koby Altman will grant Kyrie Irving‘s trade wish is yet to be seen. As most fans of the team know, Irving’s request came in a meeting with the Cavs’ front office last month. Now, fans of the team are left waiting for […]

Last month, Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving requested a trade in a meeting with team owner Dan Gilbert and newly-appointed general manager Koby Altman. Now, a few weeks and loads of speculation later, Irving remains. Will the Cavs acquiesce to Irving’s plea? Maybe, but they don’t have to trade him at all, as […]

Since it came to light that Kyrie Irving was looking to be traded from the Cleveland Cavaliers, there has been plenty of persistent chatter surrounding the situation. According to Tony Rizzo of ESPN Cleveland, there is talk that the 25-year-old could be on the move to the Phoenix Suns in the coming days. CLE radio […]

Stephen Curry has found plenty of heat directed at himself after a video surfaced over the weekend where he’s seen doing the LeBron James Challenge on the wedding of his former teammate Harrison Barnes. The two-time league MVP has issued a response to the situation by telling Marcus Thompson of The Athletic that it was an […]