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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 […]

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue is preparing his team for the next round of this year’s NBA Playoffs in a variety of different ways. The Cavs dispatched the Indiana Pacers in their first-round matchup in a four-game sweep. Now, the defending champs are waiting to see who their opponent will be in the semifinal […]

On Tuesday night, members of Cleveland City Council met before a packed house to vote on a $140 million proposal that would renovate Quicken Loans Arena. Despite a bit of resistance from locals who say the money could have been used in struggling downtown cummunities, the Cavaliers‘ proposal passed with a “super-majority” count, 12-5. And […]

Most NBA fans and analysts consider LeBron James to be the greatest basketball player on Earth. The Kid from Akron is also known for his various charitable acts with The LeBron James Family Foundation and I Promise network (to name a couple). However, if there is one thing you shouldn’t do if you see The […]

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Tristan Thompson may have had his consecutive games played streak come to an end, but he isn’t letting that bring him down. Via Joe Vardon of cleveland.com: “Knowing I’ve got another nine more years I’ve got to play consecutive games to (catch) A.C. Green, he can have it,” Thompson said after Sunday’s […]

As they wait to learn who they will face in the second round of this year’s NBA Playoffs, the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers are staying sharp on the practice court. "Couple of days of getting US right, getting fine-tuned has been the approach this week.." – (1st TEAM practice today) Lue — Allie Clifton […]

A lot of athletes keep a tight schedule with regards to their diet and workout routines. However, Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James takes staying in shape to a new level. During a recent training session at Cleveland Clinic Courts, Richard Jefferson and Channing Frye got a kick out of James’ version of back exercises. A […]

As a result of a four-game sweep of the Indiana Pacers in their first-round matchup, the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers have advanced to the semifinal round of this year’s NBA Playoffs. The Cavs have about a week to prepare for their next game (May 1st). Whether it be against the Toronto Raptors or Milwaukee Bucks, […]

When LeBron James decided to leave the Miami Heat for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the summer of 2014, there was a collective, ongoing cheer of appreciation let out across all of Northeast Ohio. Three years and one championship banner raising ceremony later — we’re still cheering. Heat president Pat Riley was less than pleased when […]

When Cleveland Cavaliers general manager David Griffin decided to make a deal for veteran point guard Deron Williams, some fans of the team may not have known what he brought to the table. Obviously, “D-Will” was to serve as Kyrie Irving‘s backup, but he is no ordinary reserve player — this man can ball. Williams, […]

When it comes to rivalries in today’s NBA, most fans and analysts would place a matchup between the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors near the top of their list. LeBron James usually downplays any talk of a rivalry between the Cavaliers and Warriors. Cavs head coach Tyronn Lue, however, begs to […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers were able to close out the Indiana Pacers on Sunday afternoon to complete the four-game sweep, earning themselves some much-needed rest. The NBA announced yesterday that the Cavs will tip off Game 1 of the second round on May 1st. As the second seed, they’ll be taking on the winner of the […]

Now that they’ve swept the Indiana Pacers in their first-round matchup of this year’s NBA Playoffs, the Cleveland Cavaliers find themselves with a week off. Earlier today, Cavs superstar small forward LeBron James took to social media to show his respect for the Pacers and their star Paul George, who James says “pushed us every game.” […]

At 7:00 p.m. EST tonight, members of Cleveland City Council will meet to vote on a $140 million renovation proposal for Quicken Loans Arena. According to WKYC’s Andrew Horansky, the proposal will need what is called a “super majority,” which would be 12 votes, to pass. https://twitter.com/WKYCAndrewH/status/856589115982315520 As Horansky points out in his tweet, 11 […]