Cleveland Cavaliers Articles - Page 175

Jeff Green nearly saw his NBA career come to an abrupt end in January 2012 after undergoing open-heart surgery to due to an enlargement of the valve to his aorta. However, he was able to make it back to the NBA signing a four-year, $36 million deal with the Boston Celtics that ensuing summer. In a […]

On July 24th, the Cavaliers signed PG Derrick Rose to a one year contract worth $2.1 million. After making $21.3 million last season, Rose took a gigantic pay cut to play for Cleveland. Upon signing with the team, Rose stated: “I have a single focus and purpose of wanting to play to win. Being part […]

Kyrie Irving has told the Cleveland Cavaliers that he wants to be traded, and gave the Cavaliers four teams that interested him. While he holds little leverage as his contract doesn’t include a no trade clause, the teams in question hold some power as being teams that are theoretically favored when it comes time to […]

Through his first 14 years in the league, LeBron James has been arguably the best player in the league. When a player of James’ caliber comes in, however, along comes the criticism and hatred toward superstar players for their shortcomings or simple dislike. During an appearance on Fox Sports One “Undisputed,” veteran forward Matt Barnes snap […]

Cleveland Cavaliers superstar small forward LeBron James is known as one of the greatest athletes to ever pick up a basketball. From his early days with the Irish of St. Vincent – St. Mary High School to his seven consecutive trips to the NBA’s biggest stage, the King has simply taken the game by storm. […]

Last week, the Eastern Conference champion Cleveland Cavaliers officially welcomed former NBA MVP Derrick Rose to their rotation. Like many other professional basketball players, “D-Rose,” as he is known, has his own signature line of shoes. Foot Locker has released a sneak-peek of Rose’s latest kicks: the Adidas D Rose 8’s. According to SoulCollector.com, the […]

Nike officials released images of the new LeBron 14 Low “USA” — which have a patriotic theme in its classic red, white, and blue, which boast resemblance to the Jordan 15s with its checkered fabric pattern. #FirstLook Nike LeBron 14 Low 'USA' pic.twitter.com/1ze4KkweYL — #SneakerScouts (@SneakerScouts) July 25, 2017 But could this mean a return […]

Already a phenomenal player (and de facto scout) for the Cleveland Cavaliers, LeBron James is now taking a stab at coaching duties. Overtime recently shared a clip of James along the sidelines of his son’s AAU basketball game in Vegas, with LeBron showing as much passion for the game as he would on any given […]

J.R. Smith is not a fan of Tracy McGrady’s recent comments at a Hall of Fame event. Although a lot of people gave the former NBA scorer credit for being brave despite his controversial comments, the Cleveland Cavaliers guard took to his Twitter account to voice out his disapproval. Smith made a series of tweets […]

LeBron James and his family has been in Las Vegas over the last week, presumably for the workouts the King is having, but mainly for their eldest son’s competition. LeBron James Jr., also known as Bronny, has been competing in Vegas with his AAU team. With his dad vocally supporting courtside alonside his younger brother […]

After demanding a trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers, and all the news about him not being happy to play for the Wine and Gold anymore, it’s very understandable that Kyrie Irving is not the most popular player in Ohio right now. Fans have been very vocal on social media about their displeasure with his actions […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are the NBA’s hot topic at the moment. Just when we thought the mayhem of free agency was over after Paul George was suddenly dealt to the Oklahoma City Thunder, besides the inevitable trade for New York Knicks’ star Carmelo Anthony, it seemed as though the big names were done finding their […]

With all the negative news surrounding Kyrie Irving, specifically about his desire to bolt out of Northeast Ohio, fans of the Cleveland Cavaliers have been very upset at him. They are now preparing to move on without him, and have started the infamous rite, which they have already done in the past. Some of the […]

Dan Gilbert expects Kyrie Irving to be with the Cleveland Cavaliers when training camp commences. That seemed to be an ultra-safe statement from the Cavs’ majority owner on the drama that has hounded the team’s offseason since Irving requested to be traded from Cleveland. But according to Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com, there could have been […]

J.R. Smith and LeBron James just had an exchange recently — but not the concerning type. While in China, Smith made sure the world knows of his bragging rights over his Cleveland Cavaliers teammate in James. The former posted a photo on Instagram, showing off his latest cop, Nike’s newest LeBron 14s, which he claims […]

Nike is set to release the latest line of LeBron James‘ shoe with the LeBron 14s that will hit the store shelves this weekend. However, Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith has revealed on Instagram that he got himself a pair of the sneakers before James. https://www.instagram.com/p/BXILsMzDRQV/ Smith had an opportunity to snag them first given that […]

During the introductory press conference for new general manager Koby Altman, the Cleveland Cavs made it clear that it was still a fluid situation. According to Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com, the Cavaliers already have in mind what they want in exchange for the four-time All-Star point guard. The word is out around the NBA. The […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers aren’t only faced with the dilemma of finding a team that is willing to give in to their astronomical demands in exchange for Kyrie Irving, but are also hounded by a looming LeBron James free agency that has many pundits pointing to the direction of the Los Angeles Lakers. This makes for […]

UPDATE: According to Brad Turner of the L.A. Times, the Clippers have backed out of trade talks after doing their due diligence. Clippers know that 3-team deal for Kyrie Irving won't work either. But at least Clippers made an effort. — Brad Turner (@BA_Turner) July 28, 2017 Clippers found out Cavs want veteran starter, young […]

On Tuesday, July 25th, the Cleveland Cavaliers announced that they had signed former MVP Derrick Rose to a one-year deal. With the Rose signing, the Cavs now have a solid backup point guard, which was a concern among many fans after a disappointing turnout from Deron Williams last season and the underwhelming addition of Jose […]

U.S. National Soccer Team talisman Christian Pulisic hasn’t been witness to many defeats, either with the youth-infused red-white-and-blue or with his club team Borussia Dortmund, but upon returning to his new home in Germany, he’s bound to feel what it’s like to lose a bet with another pro. No, it was wasn’t millions or thousands, […]

During last season’s NBA All-Star festivities, Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving joined his teammates, Richard Jefferson and Channing Frye, on their hit podcast show, ‘Road Trippin.’ Amid their wide-ranging discussion, Irving made a rather bold claim, stating that the Earth is flat. “The Earth is flat (x 3), Kyrie said during the show. “All […]

Through his first six years in the league, Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving has developed into one of the premier players. Irving is coming off his best individual season where he averaged 25.2 points on 47.3 shooting from the field and 40.1 percent from 3-point range along with 5.8 assists per game. These statistics […]

In the days following Derrick Rose‘s decision to join the Cleveland Cavaliers on a one-year, $2.1 million, his new teammate LeBron James has invited him to do workouts in Las Vegas. These workouts have reportedly included a few assistant coaches to help out including Damon Jones. According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, Jones is currently holding some […]

Amid all the drama and brouhaha currently engulfing the Cleveland Cavaliers, Koby Altman knows that aside from acting like a school counselor in sorting out any internal rifts, he was primarily hired to make crucial personnel decisions and moves. In taking the job, Altman is pressed to improve on areas in which the Cavaliers seem […]

JR Smith has filled countless roles during his 14-year NBA career.  JR chose to enter the 2004 NBA draft out of high school, despite previously committing to play at North Carolina.  The New Orleans Hornets selected JR with the 18th pick.  He played in New Orleans (and Oklahoma City, due to Hurricane Katrina) for 2 […]

In wake of Kyrie Irving‘s trade request, there have been many details to emerge about how the potential deal for Paul George unraveled last month. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the reason for talks falling apart between both teams came down to the protection of the first-round pick. Here’s where the deal fell apart, […]

According to TMZ Sports, former Cleveland Cavalier Drew Gooden suggested that the beef between Cavs point guard Kyrie Irving and LeBron James can be settled in a round of fisticuffs. Gooden then goes on to say that after the duo settle their problems they can go on to continue losing to the Golden State Warriors. […]

As most hoops fans know, 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 earlier this month. Whether or not the Cavs will trade Irving is yet to be seen. According to several reports, there are approximately 20 teams interested […]

Koby Altman may have just been promoted to general manager of the Cleveland Cavaliers, but now the 34-year-old executive gets the unenviable task of dealing with the drama surrounding Kyrie Irving‘s recent trade request. All things considered, Altman has handled the situation with class — a fact one opposing GM has taken note of. “I’ll […]

NBA teams have started to gear up talks regarding Kyrie Irving, and while nearly 20 of 30 teams have inquired in some way or another, so have NBA players about the possibility to have him on their team. “I don’t like him personally, but I hate playing against him. I’d trade a lot to get […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are expecting large riches in return for their young All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving, reportedly wanting a package similar to what the Denver Nuggets got in 2011 for Carmelo Anthony, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. “The Cavaliers want a package that resembles the 2011 Denver Nuggets-New York Knicks deal for Carmelo Anthony […]

The NBA is taking its proper caution when it comes to Kyrie Irving, as teams are meticulously studying every aspect of his persona to gauge if he is worth a collection of assets in a potential trade scenario. An organization will look at every angle, asking about his character and habits, his leadership and late […]

Of all teams that were reportedly among Kyrie Irving’s preferred destinations if traded by the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Miami Heat were never considered as a frontrunner. But that could change soon. According to a report by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the South Beach team is now willing to include Goran Dragic and Justise Winslow as the […]

New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr has some big goals in life, which includes being the highest-paid player in the NFL. While that declaration might elicit guffaws from some people, there’s at least one person who believes in him, and that’s Cleveland Cavaliers LeBron James. In a terse and emoji-filled tweet, James made it […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been caught in a whirlwind of rumors surrounding Kyrie Irving‘s trade request. According to Brian Windhorst of ESPN, LeBron James isn’t helping the team look into possible trade scenarios to move the three-time All-Star. LeBron James has been communicative with Cavs but is not inquiring about any players in possible Kyrie […]

It’s no secret that LeBron James is one of the most competitive players in the league today. Not only does his attitude towards games rub off to his teammates, but he also wants his sons to have the same drive as himself. The King recently watched an AAU game of his eldest son, LeBron Jr., […]

When it was reported that LeBron James invited Eric Bledsoe to workout with him in Las Vegas earlier this week, speculations quickly emerged that a deal between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Phoenix Suns involving Kyrie Irving is imminent. However, it apparently has nothing to do with that. James and Bledsoe have had a close relationship for the past […]

When Derrick Rose agreed to join the Cleveland Cavaliers, it came as a surprise to many as they did not emerge as a favorite to land his services early in the summer. However, what came more of a shock was when the 2011 MVP signed a minimum deal for $2.1 million, especially coming off a […]