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Game Preview: :::: Click Here For Full CavsNation Pregame Stat Guide :::: UPCOMING MILESTONES:  LeBron James needs seven more assists to claim the 12th most in NBA history, passing Maurice Cheeks. Iman Shumpert will have made 1,000 baskets in his career with just two more. With the Central Division clinched, and a four game road trip concluded, the […]

Last year, the Cavaliers finally ended Cleveland’s 52-year championship drought in epic come-from-behind fashion by defeating the Golden State Warriors in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. Last year’s campaign had its share of ups and downs, sure, but how does it compare to this season? At this point last season (March 24, 2016), the […]

There hasn’t been much wrong with LeBron James’ season so far, as the four-time MVP is having his best individual season numbers-wise in his career. James is currently averaging 26.1 points per game, a career-high 8.4 rebounds per contest, and dishing 8.8 assists per game, which is also a career-best. The four-time MVP is also […]

There’s no better feeling than knowing you’re headed to an NBA game later in the night. You might be stressed out at work, or studying hard at school, but knowing you’ll walk through the gates at an NBA arena to watch the best basketball league in the world makes it all worthwhile. This is especially […]

LeBron James played one of the more physical games of the year against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night, and it could cost him a game or two. According to Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com, James said he suffered a scratch to his cornea late in the third quarter at the hands of Hornets forward Jeremy […]

John Wall, the star point guard for the Washington Wizards, is unquestionably one of the best ball-handlers playing in the NBA today. The four-time All-Star and former University of Kentucky standout is leading his team straight into this year’s playoff picture. Currently, the Wizards are holding the third seed in the Eastern Conference standings with a […]

Game Preview: :::: Click Here For Full CavsNation Pregame Stat Guide :::: UPCOMING MILESTONES: If the Indiana Pacers lose against the Denver Nuggets tonight, and the Cavaliers win, they will clinch the Central Division title for three straight seasons. With three more threes, J.R. Smith will have hit 400 for the Cavaliers. Iman Shumpert will have made 1,000 baskets in […]

Leaders exist everywhere. They are in the workplace, communities, schools, government, and in sports. In sports, having a leader is quite crucial as without someone to unite and bring a team together, teams usually flounder and become mired in dysfunction. That’s what makes LeBron James so great. He is a brilliant player individually, capable of […]

On Thursday night, Cleveland Cavaliers marksman J.R. Smith and his wife, Jewel Harris, shared some good news about their daughter Dakota, who was born almost five months prematurely. On Dakota’s 78th day in the NICU, Jewel went to visit her daughter and learned that she had her breathing tube removed for the first time. Nurses […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo may be a difficult name to pronounce, but it’s one that fans all across the NBA landscape are becoming increasingly familiar with. “The Greek Freak,” as Antetokounmpo is known, is a 6-foot-11 stat-stuffing machine, who leads the Milwaukee Bucks in nearly every statistical category known to man. So far this season, the former […]

Both on and off the basketball court, Cleveland Cavaliers superstar forward LeBron James has influenced us all in one way or another. Whether it be his numerous charitable acts, his business savvy, or simply his remarkable style of play, the “Kid from Akron” has created a legacy that many aspire to attain. Golden State Warriors […]

It pays to be the best player in the world, and LeBron James has more celebrity friends and connections than most of us could dream of. The Cavaliers‘ superstar small forward isn’t just at the top of the NBA world, but also has flourishing business ventures as well as a lucrative shoe deal that will make […]

LeBron James and Maverick Carter of the Uninterrupted network have teamed up to create a new show centered around the financial struggles that young athletes face when they turn professional. The show, called “Kneading Dough,” highlights various stories and challenges, told by former athletes themselves, with Carter serving as host. “Kneading Dough” launched on Thursday, with […]

Earlier today, the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers announced that they have recalled center Larry Sanders from their D-League affiliate team, the Canton Charge. #Cavs have recalled Larry Sanders from Canton. #Charge play tonight at Maine. — Sam Amico (@AmicoHoops) March 23, 2017 Earlier this month, Sanders, a 6-foot-11 former No. 15 overall selection in the […]

In 2008 the NBA Champion Celtics defended the Boston Garden 13 out of 14 times, and were a paltry 3-9 on the road. That season, the Home Team won 74% of all NBA playoff games. In 2014, the San Antonio Spurs, after falling late at Home in Game 2 of the Finals, eviscerated the Miami […]

En route to their upcoming road game against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night, Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James took it upon himself to sing (in a nice baritone voice) happy birthday to his friend and teammate, Kyrie Irving. “Uncle Drew,” as Irving is affectionately known amongst his fans, was unable to suppress the ear-to-ear […]

Last night (Wednesday), the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers were in The Mile High City for a matchup against the Denver Nuggets, which resulted in a 126-113 runaway victory for the home team. The Cavs allowed the Nuggets to rack up 70 points in the paint last night. Making things worse, the Cavs were out-rebounded, […]

It was not six months ago when Kevin Love for Amir Johnson, Jae Crowder, and a second rounder was considered not only a possibility but an even trade. Up until the trading deadline, numerous Love rumors were swirling. Similarly, the question of how LeBron James would perform post-prime danced through the minds of GM’s and fans […]

Cleveland fans will forever remember the day LeBron James decided to leave his hometown team and join the Miami Heat back in 2010. Not only did he abandoned the team that drafted him, but with “The Decision” airing on national TV, they felt the pain of being “betrayed” even more. Fans unforgettably burned the Cavaliers […]

After coming under fire by NBA fans, personalities and even the NBA head office, the Cavs Big 3 were on a roll just a night later as they took on a young and hungry Los Angeles Lakers outfit, after sitting against their counterpart LA Clippers the night before. LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love returned […]

After missing seven games due to soreness in his right foot, Cleveland Cavaliers marksman Kyle Korver is ready to make his return tonight in The Mile High City. Kyle is back tonight and JR will start..Ty says "I'm very excited" — Fred McLeod (@CavsFredMcLeod) March 22, 2017 Korver was recently cleared to resume on-court practice […]

Game Preview: :::: Click Here For Full CavsNation Pregame Stat Guide :::: STARTING LINEUP CHANGE: J.R. Smith returns to the starting lineup tonight, marking the first time he has started alongside Kyrie Irving, LeBron James, and Kevin Love since December. In addition, Kyle Korver will make his return tonight off of the bench after missing seven games with a […]

With just 13 games remaining in the regular season, LeBron James feels that the Cavaliers, who currently hold a two-game advantage over the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference standings, still have a few kinks to iron out before the start of this year’s playoffs. Via cleveland.com: “We’re not in playoff mode right now,” James […]

Due to the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers resting their stars in two separate nationally televised games, the subject of rest has been a much-discussed topic in the NBA as of late. Coaches resting their players to preserve them for the long 82 game season and postseason is nothing new, but with the […]

LeBron James is not happy with LaVar Ball, father of the Ball Brothers. In fact, quite a few people are not happy with him as of late. Ball recently made a few ill-advised statements about the fathers of several current and former players in the NBA on an episode of Chris Broussard’s “In the Zone” […]

While usually on the court, LeBron James is all business, but every now and then he has his moments of levity. Whether it’s on the bench or during a break in play, James loves to joke around with teammates during games and has shown that he has a good sense of humor. James is, of […]

With just 13 games (counting tonight) remaining in the regular season, the NBA Playoffs are approaching fast for the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers. As most fans of the team know, the Cavs have dealt with quite a few injuries this season, including Kevin Love‘s knee, J.R. Smith‘s fractured thumb, Andrew Bogut‘s unfortunate season-ending leg injury, […]

Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James has not been someone who is shy to give credit to a person who deserves it. He recently made a video to congratulate Dirk Nowitzki for reaching 30,000 points in his career and also had high praises for the Chicago Cubs when they won the World Series. The King recently […]

Over the years, Nike and their design team have created sneakers that are both beautiful and functional. In fact, some would argue that they stand above all of their competitors in a crowded shoe industry. Nike has teamed with so many great basketball players over the years. Who remembers waiting for the next edition of […]

Over the weekend, the Cleveland Cavaliers kicked off their current four-game road trip in Los Angeles with a nationally-televised matchup against the Clippers on ABC. Just before tipoff, Cavs Head Coach Tyronn Lue announced that he would be resting his three star players: LeBron James, Kyrie Irving, and Kevin Love. Coach Lue’s decision to rest […]

Sunday night was eventful one inside Staples Center, as the defending world champion Cleveland Cavaliers took on the young and hungry Los Angeles Lakers. With the Cavs resting their stars the night before against the L.A. Clippers, the prospect of the Cavs-Lakers game became an even more mouthwatering prospect as the stars were ready to […]

LeBron James may not have suited up for the recent contest against the L.A. Clippers two nights ago, but he was still looking out for his teammates. Well, most of them anyway. The fans at the Staples Center were left disappointed as the best player on the planet did not take to the floor against […]

On Saturday night, the Cleveland Cavaliers kicked off their current four-game road trip in Los Angeles with a matchup against the Clippers inside The Staples Center. Just before tipoff, Cavs Head Coach Tyronn Lue announced that he would rest his three star players: LeBron James, Kyrie Irving, and Kevin Love. Coach Lue’s decision to rest […]

While the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers were in Los Angeles on Sunday night for a matchup against the Lakers, their D-League affiliate team, the Canton Charge, wrapped up the last of their regular season home games with a 104-101 victory over the Windy City Bulls (Chicago Bulls affiliate) in front of a sellout crowd […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers were at the heart of all NBA headlines two nights ago, as they rested their Big 3 of LeBron James, Kyrie Irving, and Kevin Love ahead of their clash with western conference heavyweights L.A. Clippers which was nationally televised. Of course, anything to do with the Cavs causes an uproar within the […]

Richard Jefferson played a combined 57 minutes in Los Angeles over the weekend, with 29 minutes coming against the Lakers and 28 minutes against the Clippers. While he saw a similar workload on consecutive nights, Jefferson was a part of two very different games: a 30-point blowout which was followed by a five-point win. A […]

LOS ANGELES – When Tyronn Lue and the Cleveland Cavaliers announced that they’d be resting LeBron James, Kyrie Irving, and Kevin Love last night against the L.A. Clippers, many just assumed it would be another one in the loss column that could potentially hurt the Cavs’ attempt at the number one seed in the Eastern […]

Well, Cavaliers fans, your team has done it — again. With last night’s 125-120 come-from-behind victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, the Cavs officially became the first team in the Eastern Conference to solidify a place in this year’s NBA Playoffs. Cavs clinch playoff spot. Final: Cavs 125, Lakers 120. Irving 46p; James 34p,7a,6r; Love […]

Last night, the Cleveland Cavaliers were in Los Angeles for a matchup against the Lakers inside The Staples Center. After trailing most of the game, the Cavs managed to rally for a 125-120 victory. At times, the game of basketball can be physical. Injuries can occur at any given moment. Cavs center Tristan Thompson, who […]