Cleveland Cavaliers Articles - Page 186

Last week, LeBron James‘ Los Angeles-area home was vandalized with a racial slur. Now, one Northeast Ohio middle school teacher is making an effort to let the King know just how much he means to his fans and community. Jennifer Pennington, an English and language arts teacher for Akron Public Schools, created supportive signs and […]

Larry Sanders was supposed to be the Cleveland Cavaliers‘ savior in the paint when the team rolled the dice on him a few months ago. It was definitely a risk given Sanders’ history of personal issues, but his potential and low price made the deal seem plausible during that time. Sanders failed to make an impact in the […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers struggled once again in Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors falling 132-113 on Sunday night. Following the game, Dave McMenamin of ESPN revealed that Iman Shumpert was dealing with cramping in the second half but a return to the starting lineup could be the books. Even with […]

Often times, when we discuss basketball players and the NBA, we forget that they’re regular people as well when it comes to emotions and thoughts. The best example of that is when reporters ask players silly questions. The most recent example was just over a month ago when the L.A. Clippers fell to the Utah […]

After dropping Game 1 of the NBA Finals to the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night, 113-91, the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers were looking for a bounce-back performance. Game 2 started with the Warriors, who were welcoming Steve Kerr back to the bench after a lengthy absence, winning the opening tip. LeBron James opened the […]

With yet another stellar performance on Sunday, LeBron James has once again made history by tying the great Magic Johnson for most triple-doubles in the finals. The King now has eight finals triple doubles in his career with a good chance to take the lead over the Los Angeles Lakers legend, as he clearly still has a […]

Worldwide soccer icon and Brazilian star Neymar Jr. was in attendance for Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night. It didn’t take long for LeBron James to catch his attention as the Cavs superstar got airborne early in the first half, soaring for a tomahawk slam […]

After news came out that Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr will be back on the sidelines for his team in Game 2, it has given the Oakland faithful more reason to be optimistic about their chances of winning another title this year. Outside of the Warriors, there’s also someone from the Cleveland Cavaliers, […]

Following his poor performance in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson is not a happy camper when going back to it. Thompson was the first to call himself out for not contributing to his team’s cause, which led to their blowout loss last Thursday. When asked to describe his dismal outing, where he only managed […]

After dropping Game 1 of the NBA Finals to the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night, 113-91, LeBron James and the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers will be looking to bounce back with a win tonight. James, who recorded 28 points, 15 rebounds, eight assists, and two blocks Thursday night, usually plays well following losses in […]

After dropping Game 1 of the NBA Finals to the Golden State Warriors in rather disappointing fashion, 113-91, the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers will be looking to get back on track with a victory tonight. Richard Jefferson, a 17-year NBA veteran, says he and the Cavs aren’t overreacting about the result of Game 1 — […]

They said they’ve been saving them for the right time, and it looks like that time is now. After dropping Game 1 of the NBA Finals to the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night, 113-91, the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers will be looking to bounce back with a victory tonight. According to the team’s official […]

Unlike his previous stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers early in his career, LeBron James has proven to be a changed man since becoming an NBA champion. As one of the league’s most prominent stars, James has always been at the forefront of headlines and news outlets, but even more so after leaving town to pursue a […]

Golden State Warriors sixth man Andre Iguodala showed some words of sympathy and wholeheartedly echoed the sentiments of LeBron James toward racism, after his L.A. home was vandalized earlier this week. Upon his arrival to the practice facility, James stated that his fame or economic condition didn’t keep him from being a victim or racism. […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have a lot of adjustments to make heading into Game 2 of the 2017 NBA Finals, especially after they lost Game 1 by 22 points and gave too many easy baskets away. While Cleveland didn’t play very physical in the opening game, starting shooting guard J.R. Smith doesn’t think that the Cavs […]

J.R. Smith’s ‘let it fly’ motto speaks a lot about his confidence, and that trait was in full display after Saturday’s practice. Speaking to reporters, Smith doesn’t care if the Cavaliers lost Game 1 of the NBA Finals to the Warriors, as he knows what his team is capable of — which is quite tall […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers suffered a disappointing 113-91 loss in Game 1 of the NBA Finals to the Golden State Warriors. Despite that, the Cavaliers have remained optimistic on how the series will play out moving forward. According to Anthony Slater of the San Jose Mercury News, veteran forward Richard Jefferson stated that he doesn’t believe his […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t get off on the right foot to start the NBA Finals on Thursday night falling 113-91 to the Golden State Warriors. It was a disappointing defeat for the Cavaliers, that has LeBron James considering the opponent being among the best teams he has ever faced in his illustrious NBA career. “I’ve seen […]

After dropping Game 1 of the NBA Finals to the Golden State Warriors, 113-91, the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers will be looking to bounce back with a win on Sunday. The champs will need to improve in several aspects of the game if they are to steal Game 2 inside a hostile Oracle Arena, including […]

As most NBA fans know, the Cleveland Cavaliers swept the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the playoffs, leaving Paul George, who can become a free agent after the 2017-18 season, has an option in 2018. By most accounts, it seems George, 27, would like to part ways with the Pacers. There have been […]

After giving up 56 points in the paint (42 in the first half), committing 20 turnovers as a team (12 in the first half), and allowing countless unabated trips down the lane in their 113-91 loss in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers will need to focus if they hope […]

In today’s world, not even the immense money and fame can protect you from being victimized by racism. A few days ago, the Los Angeles home of Cavaliers superstar and the best player in the world, LeBron James, was broken into and vandalized with racist remarks. James spoke about the unspeakable act a few hours […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers came into Game 1 of the 2017 NBA Finals and got smacked by 22. The 91-113 loss was the first game the Cavs dropped on the road this postseason and just their second loss of the playoffs and there were multiple facets the Cavs looked horrible in. However, the most shocking stats […]

In hindsight, a sweep of the Pacers by the Cavaliers seems inevitable. In the lead up to the playoffs, however, things weren’t so obvious. The Cleveland Cavaliers were all question marks coming into the post-season, after a year of bad defending and uninspired play cost LeBron the 1st seed in the Eastern Conference that he’s […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers certainly earned their way to a third consecutive NBA Finals appearance. Cleveland’s 51-31 regular season record and 12-1 dominating performance in the postseason earned them another chance to play the Golden State Warriors for an NBA Championship. However, the Cavaliers have also cut more than their fair share of checks to reach […]

Game 1 of the NBA Finals is in the books, resulting in a 113-91 runaway victory for the Golden State Warriors over the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers. There were several eye-popping stat lines from Game 1, including Cleveland’s 20 turnovers, 56 points allowed in the paint, lack of bench production, and maybe a bit too […]

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant really had it going in last night’s 113-91 victory over the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers. In his 38 minutes of playing time in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, the former Texas Longhorn racked up 38 points (14-of-26 from the field, 3-of-6 from downtown), eight assists, and eight rebounds. […]

Last night, the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers squared off against the Golden State Warriors for Game 1 of the NBA Finals. When the smoke cleared inside Oracle Arena, the Warriors had taken the first battle by way of a 113-91 victory, marking the first time this postseason that Cleveland scored under 100 points. There were […]

When LeBron James’ home in L.A. was vandalized and spray-painted with a racial slur, it proved that even someone with his stature can still be a victim of racism. The King then spoke about the incident and sent a strong message that the amount of money someone earns does not matter, and that every African American […]

Through his first 14 years in the league, LeBron James has made a living in the playoffs reaching the postseason in 12 straight seasons. During this stretch, James has racked up some incredible individual records along the way. In the 113-91 loss in Game 1, the four-time league MVP passed up Hall of Famer Reggie […]

It’s no secret that R&B superstar Rihanna is a fan of LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. She has been watching their games live before and did the same on Thursday night when the Cavs faced off against the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. However, nothing went according to plan […]

It is a well-known fact that Rihanna is a huge fan of LeBron James, which makes it no surprise that she was in attendance for Game 1 of the 2017 NBA Finals at Oracle Arena on Thursday night. Early in the fourth quarter, she paid tribute to their star while firing back a dab at […]

Game 1 of the third chapter in this epic NBA Finals trilogy began with the Golden State Warriors winning the tip. The crowd inside Oracle Arena instantly roared to life. Both teams started a bit cold from the field until Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith knocked down a three-pointer near the ten-minute mark of the opening […]

The Sports Science videos by ESPN has become one of the most watched videos from the network, and even on their YouTube channel. It breaks down some of the best moves from NBA stars, prospects, and other athletes, giving a detailed explanation on their execution. With the NBA Finals starting fever dominating the sporting world, […]

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue hasn’t used Derrick Williams much thus far in the NBA Playoffs, but according to Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com, that fact could change. Williams, a 6’8″ swingman selected with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves, signed with the Cavaliers on February 9th […]

Yesterday morning, police and neighborhood patrol units responded to a report that LeBron James‘ Los Angeles-area home had been vandalized. According to TMZ, the perpetrator spray-painted a racial slur on the outermost gate of the property, which has since been covered up. Now, police and detectives are investigating the crime, asking neighboring residences for any […]

Ever since notoriously challenging Kobe Bryant to a game of one-on-one during a Team USA workout, Kyrie Irving has had an Anakin Skywalker-to-Yoda type of relationship with The Black Mamba, soaking in every bit of the wisdom he’s acquired through his illustrious 20 years in the league. So it came as no surprise that the young […]

While Kyrie Irving has been probably the most elegant second-option of any team in the league, the young point guard will be ready to take the crown whenever his teammate, LeBron James, decides to cede his seat in the throne of basketball royalty. “Whenever that time comes and it’s my time to be the leader of […]

There has been a lot said of the upcoming trilogy in the NBA Finals between the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors. Analysts have broken down individual matchups, bench depth, and even the fact that Warriors head coach Steve Kerr could miss the Finals entirely due to complications from a prior back surgery. […]