Cleveland Cavaliers Articles - Page 191

Cleveland Cavaliers · May 16, 2017 · 5:48 PM ETCavs continue to ignore Magic's request to interview GM David Griffin

Whether fans of the team know it or not, Cleveland Cavaliers general manager David Griffin is currently in the last year of his contract. There have been several teams watching the proceedings between Griffin and the Cavs, including the Orlando Magic, who recently cut ties with their previous GM, Rob Hennigan. However, according to Sam […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · May 16, 2017 · 4:53 PM ETLeBron James takes the high road when asked if Kelly Olynyk is a 'dirty player'

The NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers are preparing for Wednesday night’s Game 1 matchup against the Boston Celtics in The Eastern Conference Finals. After Tuesday’s practice session at Cleveland Clinic Courts, LeBron James was asked to give his opinion on whether or not Celtics forward Kelly Olynyk is a “dirty player.” The King, who is […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · May 16, 2017 · 2:06 PM ETCavs' deal with Goodyear said to be worth $10 million

In a joint press conference yesterday afternoon, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Turner Sports, and the Cleveland Cavaliers officially announced a multi-year sponsorship deal. For the next three seasons, the Cavs will wear the famous winged foot logo on their new, Nike-designed jerseys. The winged foot patch, which is to be sewn on the front […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · May 16, 2017 · 11:25 AM ETJ.R. Smith buys Mother's Day gift for every mother at his daughter's NICU

Over the weekend, Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith and his family gave a very special Mother’s Day gift to every mother in the neonatal intensive care unit at Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital where their daughter Dakota is being cared for. Via Ann Domeck of Fox 8 News in Cleveland: “My husband came up with the […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · May 16, 2017 · 10:26 AM ETBrad Stevens says Cavs are now in better form than any of their four regular season meetings

After beating the Washington Wizards in Game 7 on Monday, the Boston Celtics booked themselves a ticket to the Eastern Conference Finals where they take on the Cleveland Cavaliers. This a matchup of destiny with both teams being the top two seeds in the Eastern Conference. Boston, however, is the number one seed with home court advantage […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · May 16, 2017 · 5:41 AM ETIman Shumpert talks about defending point guards

Now that the Boston Celtics have defeated the Washington Wizards in seven games in the second-round, the Cleveland Cavaliers now know who they will be facing in the Eastern Conference Finals. The Celtics are led by All-Star point guard Isaiah Thomas, who could potentially give the Cavs all they can handle. The Cavs though, are […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · May 15, 2017 · 11:49 PM ETCeltics fans chant "We want Cleveland" in closing moments of Game 7

The Cleveland Cavaliers have had over a week off, and will have another day off on Tuesday night before finally taking on the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night in the Eastern Conference Finals. The Celtics advanced after closing out the Washington Wizards in a hard-fought, seven game series that concluded Monday night. With the Celtics […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · May 15, 2017 · 10:54 PM ETLeBron James now holds scoring record for 32-year-olds formerly held by Michael Jordan

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been breathtaking this postseason. The defending world champions are in dominant form, and are being led by the world’s best player in LeBron James. After sweeping the Indiana Pacers in the first-round, the Cavs and James then went about demolishing the Toronto Raptors in the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals in emphatic fashion. […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · May 15, 2017 · 9:29 PM ETJeff Van Gundy says there's only one way Cavs can beat Warriors

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors are on a collision course for their third straight NBA Finals meeting, after both teams swept their first two rounds in convincing fashion. It would be the first time in NBA history that two teams have met three consecutive times on the NBA’s biggest stage, and the trilogy […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · May 15, 2017 · 8:36 PM ETIman Shumpert chimes in on Zaza Pachulia's controversial foul

As a result of Kawhi Leonard‘s ankle injury in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals last night, there are some basketball fans and analysts who feel that more needs to be done to protect the players. Cleveland Cavaliers swingman Iman Shumpert chimed in with his opinion on the Leonard’s unfortunate injury after today’s practice […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · May 15, 2017 · 7:31 PM ETPreview: What Cavs jerseys could look like with Goodyear Logo

In a joint press conference earlier this afternoon, Goodyear Tire Company and the Cleveland Cavaliers officially announced a multi-year sponsorship deal. The new partnership means that the Cavs will wear the famous winged foot logo on their new, Nike-designed jerseys for the next three seasons. Nike and the Cavaliers will unveil their new uniforms this […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · May 15, 2017 · 5:16 PM ETCavs GM David Griffin "grateful and honored" to partner with Goodyear

Shortly after 1:00 p.m. today, Goodyear and the Cleveland Cavaliers officially announced a multi-year partnership. The new deal means that the Cavs will wear the famous winged foot logo on their jersey next season. “In The Land of the driven, hard work is an obsession.”#MoreDriven | @goodyear x #Cavs https://t.co/kQcDQ0XqCk — Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) May […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · May 15, 2017 · 10:48 AM ETReport: Cavaliers will sport Goodyear's logo on game jerseys next season

In February, news broke stating that the NBA will start using patches from various companies on their team jerseys, similar to other professional sports (see NFL and MLS). According to ESPN’s Darren Rovell, the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers will wear a Goodyear patch on their game jerseys, starting next season. Per NBA rules, the patch […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · May 14, 2017 · 9:57 PM ETVideo: LeBron James offers a message for all moms on Mother's Day

Amid all the attention focused on the heated battles between teams in the NBA playoffs, one thing remains a constant in the lives of each player that everyone idolizes — their mothers. Kyrie Irving has his Elizabeth, looking all the way from up above. Kevin Love has his Karen. LeBron James has his Gloria. As […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · May 14, 2017 · 5:17 PM ETMichael Jordan Stat That LeBron James Broke Against The Toronto Raptors

Saying that LeBron James has had an impressive 2017 NBA Playoffs would still be an absolute understatement. James and his Cleveland Cavaliers have been obliterating their competition en route to an 8-0 start against the Indiana Pacers and Toronto Raptors. Looking at James’ achievements from a historical standpoint, he’s outdone Jordan in numerous ways, and that’s just […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · May 13, 2017 · 11:36 PM ETDo the Cavs have a solution ready for Isaiah Thomas?

After becoming the first team in NBA history to complete two straight series sweeps in the playoffs two seasons in a row, the Cavaliers have erased many doubts that were crashing their ceiling toward the end of the regular season. Now, waiting nine days before their Eastern Conference opponent arrives in Cleveland, LeBron James and […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · May 13, 2017 · 10:20 PM ETLeBron James has hustled for an all-time Cavs playoff record

The Cleveland Cavaliers for the second consecutive year have swept through the first two rounds of the playoffs putting themselves another step closer to reaching the NBA Finals for a third straight time. In the process, the Cavaliers’ dominance against the Indiana Pacers and Toronto Raptors combined with the Eastern Conference semifinals matchup between the […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · May 13, 2017 · 6:53 PM ETCavaliers are currently on longest layover in franchise history

Last night, the Washington Wizards defeated the Boston Celtics inside The Verizon Center to tie their series at three games apiece. And just like that, the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers were granted more time off before their next game. The Cavs, who swept their way through the first two rounds of this season’s NBA Playoffs, […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · May 13, 2017 · 3:55 PM ETMark Wahlberg gave LeBron James special gift after Championship, says Cavs can repeat

Producer, businessman, former model and rapper Mark Wahlberg was in Cleveland yesterday afternoon for a VIP preview of Wahlburgers — an increasingly popular chain of restaurants owned by chef Paul Wahlberg and his brothers, Mark and Donnie. During his walk of the red carpet, Mark, a Boston native and one of the more avid sports […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · May 13, 2017 · 2:50 PM ETReport: Walter Tavares out indefinitely with broken right hand

The NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers have a few more days off until their next game, which will be against the Boston Celtics or Washington Wizards (series is tied at three games apiece). After today’s practice session at Cleveland Clinic Courts, Cavs head coach Tyronn Lue spoke to members of the media with regards to […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · May 13, 2017 · 10:28 AM ETRichard Jefferson's hilarious impersonation of Channing Frye

Yesterday afternoon, Cleveland Cavaliers forward Richard Jefferson sat down for a Facebook Live interview with Allie Clifton from Fox Sports Ohio. During the interview, fans began to submit various questions for Jefferson. As he often does, the former Arizona Wildcat stand-out had everyone in the media room and beyond laughing at his antics. After revealing […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · May 12, 2017 · 11:36 PM ETMark Wahlberg thinks LeBron James can catch Michael Jordan

Mark Wahlberg was in Cleveland yesterday afternoon for a VIP preview of Wahlburgers — a popular restaurant owned by chef Paul Wahlberg and his brothers, Mark and Donnie. During his walk of the red carpet, Mark, an avid sports fan, was stopped for a few questions with regards to the Cavaliers. After asking LeBron James […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · May 12, 2017 · 9:11 PM ETMark Wahlberg asks LeBron James to "take it easy" on the Celtics if they advance

Mark Wahlberg isn’t just an actor, producer, and rapper. He’s also one of the more avid sports fans in the entertainment industry. Wahlberg, a Boston native, is known to have a strong affinity for all of the teams in Beantown, including the Celtics. Wahlberg was in Cleveland yesterday for a VIP preview of Wahlburgers — […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · May 12, 2017 · 7:04 PM ETLeBron James Vs Steph Curry: Who's had the stronger sweeps?

For both the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors, it’s taken eight games to reach their respective Conference Finals. The defending Conference champions have performed as expected, and the same can be said about their leadership in LeBron James and Steph Curry. The two have had tremendous impact on their teams’ success, but comparisons are […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · May 12, 2017 · 6:11 PM ETChanning Frye says it will be "disgustingly easy" to hate on lonzo ball

If you’re a basketball fan, there is a good chance that you have heard of the Ball family. Lonzo Ball is a 6’6″ point guard who played just one season for the UCLA Bruins, where he averaged 14.6 points, 7.6 assists and 6.0 rebounds. As a result of his fine play in the NCAA, Lonzo […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · May 12, 2017 · 2:51 PM ETTyronn Lue eyes more involvement for Kevin Love on offense

Through his first eight games of the 2016-17 NBA Playoffs, Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love has posted averages of 13.8 points and 9.1 rebounds in 31.3 minutes per contest. While those are certainly decent numbers, Cavs head coach Tyronn Lue says he would like to get Love even more involved in the next round. Via […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · May 12, 2017 · 2:23 PM ETKyrie Irving wants LaVar Ball to 'let Lonzo be Lonzo'

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving knows a thing or two about what Lonzo Ball is going through with his father, LaVar Ball. You see, Irving’s father, Dred, played a LaVar-like role in the early stages of his career. However, there came a time when Irving had to break those chains, and he believes Lonzo […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · May 12, 2017 · 12:18 PM ETChauncey Billups picks Cavs to win it all

The defending NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers have made it to a third consecutive Eastern Conference Finals, where they will face either the Boston Celtics or Washington Wizards. As of today, the Celtics are leading the series, 3-2. A lot of basketball fans and analysts are predicting yet another meeting between the Cavs and Golden State […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · May 11, 2017 · 9:39 PM ETJeff Van Gundy thinks LeBron James-Michael Jordan debate exists regardless of 2017 Playoffs result

LeBron James has broken countless records and climbed up a number of all-time leaderboards while leading his team to six straight NBA Finals appearances and NBA Championships. While he’s been compared to Michael Jordan in recent years, his incredible 2016 Championship performance made the debate a lot more serious. In a recent podcast with ESPN’s […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · May 11, 2017 · 6:49 PM ETCoach David Fizdale says LeBron James cares about every member of the team

Cleveland Cavaliers superstar small forward LeBron James is known as a generous person. Many of his fans are familiar with the various charitable acts he has been involved with over the course of his illustrious 14-year career in the NBA (see The LeBron James Family Foundation, I Promise Network, and Wheels for Education programs). The […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · May 11, 2017 · 5:27 PM ETRichard Jefferson responds to Draymond Green's comments.

Draymond Green came out and made some pretty bold statements about the Cleveland Cavaliers a couple of days ago, stating that he doesn’t think they have much resistance in the Eastern Conference. The Golden State Warriors forward added that he only sees one team play good basketball while the rest just do something else and […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · May 11, 2017 · 3:27 PM ETKevin Love's Banana Republic photo has some Warriors feel in it

The creative designers at Banana Republic have hit the Golden State Warriors with yet another sneaky jab in their recent advertising campaign with Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love. When it comes to sharp dressed men in the NBA, Love has to be placed right at the top of the list. So, for the debut of […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · May 11, 2017 · 1:52 PM ETTristan Thompson talks about the science behind his offensive rebounding

Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson is known to be one of the best at rebounding in the NBA, and for good reason. Through the Cavs’ first eight games of the 2016-17 NBA Playoffs, the 6-foot-10 center is averaging a postseason-leading 4.9 offensive rebounds per game. As most NBA fans know, Thompson has a relentless motor […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · May 11, 2017 · 11:52 AM ETCavs workout suddenly becomes a dance party for LeBron James, Kyrie Irving, Iman Shumpert

On Wednesday afternoon, the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers were back in the gym to prepare for the Eastern Conference Finals, where they’ll face either the Boston Celtics or Washington Wizards (Boston currently leads series three games to two). The Cavaliers are obviously one of the most dangerous squads in the association, but basketball isn’t […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · May 11, 2017 · 10:23 AM ETLeBron James is first since Kobe Bryant in 2010 to score 30+ points in six straight playoff games

The Cleveland Cavaliers are back at the Cleveland Clinic practice courts resting up, getting treatment, and working on their game before their encounter with either the Boston Celtics or Washington Wizards in the Eastern Conference Finals. In the first round, the Cavs swept the Indiana Pacers which included the biggest comeback in NBA playoff history […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · May 11, 2017 · 12:35 AM ETLeBron James passes Michael Jordan for playoff series wins

The never ending debate on who is the greatest player of all-time between Cavaliers superstar LeBron James and NBA legend Michael Jordan will likely never end, and the conversation has gained serious momentum again this postseason as James is putting together one of the truly incredible individual playoff runs we’ve witnessed in recent memory. After engineering the […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · May 10, 2017 · 8:20 PM ETTyronn Lue wishes his players remembered defensive schemes as well as they do handshakes

After dispatching the Indiana Pacers and Toronto Raptors in consecutive sweeps, the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers have a few days off to rest and prepare for the Eastern Conference Finals. Cleveland’s opponent in the next round will either be the Boston Celtics or Washington Wizards. Currently, their series is tied at two games apiece, with […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · May 10, 2017 · 7:37 PM ETCavs have Cartoon Network playing in locker room

If you’re like most Cavaliers fans, you’re anxiously awaiting the Eastern Conference Finals, where the defending champs will face either the Washington Wizards or Boston Celtics (series is currently tied at two games apiece). So, with all of this time off, the Cavs have been hitting the gym to stay in shape. In fact, Richard […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · May 10, 2017 · 7:36 PM ETLeBron James averaged in the second halves what DeMar DeRozan averaged for the entire series

It’s safe to say the Cleveland Cavaliers and superstar small forward LeBron James dominated their Eastern Conference Semi-Finals matchup with the Toronto Raptors. What looked like an interesting and intriguing series beforehand only ended in a lopsided affair in favor of the world champions. The Raptors were specifically constructed to take down the Cavs, especially […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · May 10, 2017 · 6:31 PM ETRichard Jefferson and Channing Frye hate versa climber

As the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers wait to learn who their next opponent in the 2016-17 NBA Playoffs will be (Boston Celtics or Washington Wizards), the team is once again staying in shape with a little help from Z 107.9’s DJ Steph Floss and the now-famous versa-climber. Today, the Cavs were back inside Cleveland Clinic […]