Cleveland Cavaliers Articles - Page 193

Facing a large deficit in Monday’s Game 1 matchup of the Eastern Conference Semifinals inside a hostile Quicken Loans Arena, Toronto Raptors head coach Dwane Casey elected to try a desperate strategy. Normally, the Raptors defense is solid. Last night, however, it was not. At one point in the game, the Cavaliers were leading by […]

After eight days off between games, some fans and analysts were wondering if the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers would be a bit rusty in their Game 1 matchup of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Toronto Raptors. However, a quick 13-3 run to start the game had the Cavs silencing any talk of rust. […]

After helping lead the Cavs to a dominant Game 1 victory over the Raptors in the second-round opener on Monday, Kyrie Irving ran to the sidelines to approach a fan sitting courtside. That fan turned out to be rapper Dave East and Irving took pictures with him and his family. Irving also gave his shoes to […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers came out hot in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, scorching the Toronto Raptors with a 10-0 run and taking an early 13-3 lead. The Raptors answered with a 10-0 run of their own, but the Cavs just kept pouring it on. Another 10-0 Cavs run had the champs leading by […]

Somewhat hilariously, Cavs veteran Dahntay Jones got ejected from Cleveland’s Game 1 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Monday. Jones had only played for a few minutes before getting ejected and since he picked up two technicals, he will have to pay a sizable fine in relation to his salary. But Jones doesn’t have to […]

A former Slam Dunk contestant, Raptors All-Star DeMar DeRozan is one of the league’s best dunkers and is a legitimate high flyer. But don’t tell that to LeBron James. Thinking he had an easy two points, DeRozan tried to score in the paint against the Cavs in Game 1 of the second-round series between Cleveland and […]

Instrumental to the Cavs leading the Raptors by double-digits in Game 1 of the second-round series between Toronto and Cleveland, LeBron James was really feeling himself throughout the contest. Even after missing a shot, James was extra amped, taking a beer from a Quicken Loans arena employee and pretending to drink it. LeBron James just […]

Turning Quicken Loans Arena into his own personal playground, Kyrie Irving went all Uncle Drew on the Toronto Raptors in the fourth quarter of Game 1 on Monday. Irving lulled Raptors guard Norman Powell to sleep with a series of crossovers and then scored on a runner. Adding insult to injury, Irving drew a foul […]

Late in the third quarter of Game 1 between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors, LeBron James narrowly misses an open layup attempt while getting fouled. In frustration, James goes towards an in-arena food and beverage server, softly taking a beer from her hand and contemplates taking a sip to the delight of the crowd. […]

The Cavaliers probably didn’t draw this play up but it still ended in their favor. In the second quarter of  Game 1 between Toronto and Cleveland on Monday, Raptors forward Patrick Patterson played some great defense and blocked Kyrie Irving at the rim. Unfortunately for Patterson and the Raptors, the loose ball went straight to Kyle […]

Showing no rust from having seven days off, the Cleveland Cavaliers quickly jumped out to a double digit lead against the Toronto Raptors in in the first quarter of Game 1 on Monday. And since they were just scoring at will against the Raptors, the Cavs were doing plenty of celebrating. J.R. Smith was especially […]

Iman Shumpert made Raptors forward Serge Ibaka, one of the best shot blockers in the league, look absolutely ridiculous for jumping in Game 1 on Monday. The Cavs guard needed just a little bit of space in the paint to elevate right over Ibaka and throw down a nasty one-handed slam. Shumpert even had enough […]

Despite having seven days off while they waited for their second-round matchup, the Cleveland Cavaliers showed little rust against the Toronto Raptors in the first quarter of Game 1 on Monday. This was especially evident by the play of Kyrie Irving and LeBron James. Deflecting the ball on defense to Irving, James took off down the […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith is embracing his role as the best on-ball defender on the team. Tonight, the defending champs will kick off the Eastern Conference Semifinals with a match-up against the Toronto Raptors inside Quicken Loans Arena at 7:00 p.m. EST. There will be several key positional battles in Game 1. However, Smith, […]

There is no doubt, Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith is one of the best shooters in the NBA. However, marksmanship is not the only part of his game. Smith, now 31 years of age, is also a great defender. Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue has dubbed Smith as one the best defenders on the team. […]

A long period of down time might create problems for some NBA teams in the postseason, but the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers, who swept the Indiana Pacers in their first-round series, are staying focused on their ultimate goal. After yesterday’s practice, J.R. Smith was asked to give his thoughts on Cleveland’s week off. Via Joe […]

Yesterday afternoon, the Los Angeles Clippers were eliminated from this season’s NBA Playoffs by way of a Game 7 defeat at the hands of the Utah Jazz (104-91). As a result, some members of the Clippers organization are already preparing for the offseason. However, one member of the team won’t be returning. Paul Pierce, a […]

Monday’s Game 1 matchup of the NBA’s Eastern Conference Semifinals between the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers and the Toronto Raptors will be loaded with several key positional battles. One player in particular, Raptors forward P.J. Tucker, has the tall order of guarding LeBron James. So, can Tucker, a newcomer to the Raptors, manage to limit […]

Tonight, the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers will face the Toronto Raptors at 7:00 p.m. EST inside Quicken Loans Arena for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Since these two teams met in last year’s Eastern Conference Finals, a series which the Cavs won in six games, both sides have made a few changes. […]

Despite putting up ridiculous numbers in another incredible regular season campaign, the Most Valuable Player the league has ever seen may be on the outside looking in during the MVP voting yet again this season. The Oklahoma City Thunder’s Russell Westbrook and the Houston Rockets’ James Harden are getting all the plaudits, and although both have been extraordinary, […]

LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers took care of the Indiana Pacers and Paul George in the 10th  playoff sweep of James’ career. It was a hard-fought series, but the Cavs and The King were just too much for the Pacers to handle, and the world champs earned an entire week off as their then-potential […]

In 2015, it was #NextManUp. In 2016, it was #Allin216. This year, it’s fair to say the Cavs motto is #FlipThatSwitch after relentless doubt from fans and critics surrounded the defending champs’ defense for the later part of the regular season. At one point, the question shifted from if the Cavs are trying to if […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will be taking on the Toronto Raptors in the 2017 Eastern Conference Semifinals. While it’ll be a rematch of the 2016 Eastern Conference Finals, it’ll be a matchup of two slightly different teams. The Cavs haven’t changed as much since last year’s championship; the Raptors, however, have a new look with the […]

Flip the switch. That has been the consolation for Cleveland Cavaliers fans throughout the regular season where the defending NBA champions showed vulnerability. Injuries hounded the team all year long, LeBron James played surprisingly heavy minutes, and the defense left plenty to be desired. They did the same last year. After a tumultuous 82-game grind, […]

Over the past couple of days, Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue has been preparing his players for their second-round matchup in this year’s NBA Playoffs. Game 1 between the Cavs and Toronto Raptors will tip off on Monday at 7 p.m. EST inside Quicken Loans Arena. After yesterday’s practice session at Cleveland Clinic Courts, […]

Dates for Games 5, 6 and 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Toronto Raptors have been released. Starting times for each of the matchups, however, were not announced. According to Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com, if necessary, Game 5 will be played at Quicken Loans Arena on May 9. TNT […]

LeBron James isn’t just the greatest basketball player in the world, he’s also a worldwide household name. The kid from Akron has transformed into a wealthy businessmen, role model, movie star, social activist, TV show producer, among other things. James has countless signature moments throughout his career, but his greatest achievement came last June when […]

Sharpen your steel, raise the banners, and ready the horses. We ride into battle on Monday. Over the past week, the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers have been hitting the gym in preparation for their second-round opponent in this year’s NBA Playoffs. Until last night, the Cavs didn’t know if they would be facing the Milwaukee […]

With a week off before their next series in this year’s NBA Playoffs, the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers have been loading up on practice and workout sessions. Last night, several Cavaliers players were spotted at a local restaurant watching Game 6 of the Toronto Raptors‘ first-round matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. By now, you may […]

Last night, the 2017 NFL Draft kicked off from the steps of Philadelphia’s Art Museum. Several members of the Cleveland Cavaliers were keeping an eye on the proceedings, including LeBron James. After today’s practice session, James was asked to give an assessment of the Cleveland Browns’ first round selections. Being a native of Ohio, The […]

Cleveland Cavaliers superstar forward LeBron James has made it from the bottom to the top, as he sometimes says. We call him The King now, but his path to the throne has been nothing short of labor-intensive. Over the course of his illustrious 14-year career in the NBA, James has amassed averages of 27.1 points, […]

Most of us know LeBron James as the greatest basketball player on this plane of existence. At the young age of 18, he was dubbed “The Chosen One.” In the 14 spectacular years since that fateful draft day in 2003, The King has risen to claim the metaphorical throne. At times, James’ greatness is overlooked […]

LeBron James may not win the NBA MVP this season, but the Cleveland Cavaliers superstar has let the league know he’s undoubtedly the world’s best player still as he dismantled the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the playoffs. It’s the King’s favorite time of year, and the three-time champion has been his dominant […]

As a result of the Toronto Raptors‘ 4-2 series victory against the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round of this year’s NBA Playoffs, the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers can finally start preparing for their opponent in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The Raptors are advancing thanks to a grind-out 92-89 victory over the Bucks last night […]

Despite all of the accolades he has attained over the course of his illustrious 14-year career in the NBA, there are some who still question whether or not Cleveland Cavaliers superstar small forward LeBron James should be counted as one of the most “clutch” players in the association. Most concede that James is the greatest […]

As most NBA fans know, Cleveland Cavaliers superstar small forward LeBron James recently signed a lifetime contract with Nike. However, had he accepted the first shoe contract he was offered, his legacy in the sneaker industry may have taken a drastic turn. At the young age of 18, James was touted as “The Chosen One.” […]

Over the past few days, the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers have been hitting the gym in preparation for their second-round opponent in this year’s NBA Playoffs. Their opponent is yet to be known, but it will either be the Milwaukee Bucks or Toronto Raptors. Currently, the Raptors are leading their series, 2-0. Earlier this afternoon, […]

There are some who question the high number of minutes that LeBron James has played this postseason. However, Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue has an explanation. After yesterday’s practice session at Cleveland Clinic Courts, coach Lue spoke to members of the media with regards to James’ work load in the playoffs. In Cleveland’s four-game […]

It looks like we finally have the answer to the age old question of who wears short shorts? The answer interestingly enough is the King himself: LeBron James. Wearing some ultra short shorts, James took a break from working out shirtless to bust out some classic dance moves during a recent Cavs weight room session: https://www.instagram.com/p/BTW0KdpANwm/ Being […]