Cleveland Cavaliers Articles - Page 187

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. […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers over the last three years have been one of the league’s most successful franchises, reaching three consecutive NBA Finals including earning the first championship in team history. Beyond the massive impact that LeBron James has made on the court since his return to the organization, general manager David Griffin has been a key […]

Yesterday afternoon, the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors participated in the NBA’s annual Finals media availability. Just as he was last year, Jimmy Kimmel’s trusty sidekick, Guillermo Rodriguez, was in attendance. Guillermo, one of the funniest men in entertainment, was given the opportunity to interview Cavs guard J.R. Smith during a break […]

On the eve of the highly anticipated NBA finals rubber match between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors, the NBA world eagerly awaits, as the two biggest teams meet again to add another chapter to their ever-growing storied rivalry. As the two outfits stormed through their conferences, NBA fans got what they so desperately craved […]

During the Los Angeles Lakers‘ steamrolling of the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2001 NBA Finals, one of the most memorable moments from the series was Hall of Famer Allen Iverson stepping over Tyronn Lue in overtime of Game 1. It’s a singular moment that has lived on in infamy in the many years since it’s occurrence, […]

Heading into the 2017 NBA Finals, one of the prominent conversations around the league has been LeBron James‘ standing among the greatest players of all-time. James is set to enter his seventh straight NBA Finals with a chance to earn his fourth championship. With that in mind, Golden State Warriors All-Star forward Draymond Green made it […]

As he was last year, Jimmy Kimmel’s trusty sidekick, Guillermo Rodriguez, was at today’s NBA Finals media availability. No matter where Guillermo goes, laughter quickly follows, as Cleveland Cavaliers guard Iman Shumpert discovered. During a break in today’s media action, Guillermo came to Shumpert, who was seated on the courtside bench. In what can only […]

Enjoying the wonders of a well-deserved rest prior to the start of the NBA Finals, the Cleveland Cavaliers went out for a team dinner, occasion forward Kevin Love used to order the “finest glass of red [wine]” the house had available. Of course, team jokester Richard Jefferson couldn’t let his overly fancy taste for wine escape […]

Well, basketball fans, the epic “three-match” is upon us. The defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors are set to meet in the NBA Finals for an unprecedented third consecutive season. By now, most hoops fans know how the first two chapters of this novel were written, with Golden State winning in 2015, then […]

Earlier this morning, TMZ reported that LeBron James‘ Los Angeles-area home had been vandalized. According to LAPD and neighborhood watch, the perpetrator spray-painted a racial slur on the outermost gate of the residence. During today’s NBA Finals media availability, James, a known civil rights advocate, shared a somber message with regards to the situation. “No […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will be playing in their third consecutive NBA Finals starting Thursday night, and they’ll either go into the 2017-18 season for a three-peat or for revenge depending on what happens this postseason. Regardless of whether they win or lose, the Cavs will be “evolving to a new modernized look,” according to a […]

As the Cleveland Cavaliers faithful across the globe await the start of this season’s NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors, some die-hard fans are showing their team spirit in a unique way. Feeling compelled to “Defend The Land,” several Northeast Ohio residents have transformed their front lawns into works of Cavaliers art. Twitter user […]

A Los Angeles-area home owned by Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James has become the target of an apparent hate crime, according to TMZ. Reporters indicate that someone has 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. TMZ reports […]