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Derrick Williams has certainly impressed in his short time with the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavs signed Williams to a 10-day contract earlier this month, and by just about every analyst’s count, it looks like he has cemented a place on the roster going forward. In his recent edition of “Hey, Joe,” Joe […]

Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue and his superstar small forward LeBron James share many similarities. Both come from the humble beginnings of the inner city, and James and Lue’s bond has blossomed since the man from Mexico Missouri took over halfway through last season. Their ride together to an NBA championship validated their dedication to […]

Every once in a while, Kyrie Irving unleashes his alter ego ‘Uncle Drew’ in Pepsi commercials. The last Uncle Drew commercial was before the season started, and he’s got a new one just released with former Golden State Warriors’ guard Baron Davis. Last week, reports came out that Kyrie Irving was going to star in […]

Over the past couple of weeks, the NBA on TNT crew consisting of Kenny Smith, Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley listed the best players in the NBA from 50 all the way down to the number one player. Each week, more and more players have been revealed, and on the final TNT broadcast before the […]

It was seen as a dark day in the NBA, as the New York Knicks organization released a statement stating they had banned fan favorite, Charles Oakley, from ever entering Madison Square Garden again. Since the news broke, there has been an outpouring of support for Oakley with players, fans and NBA personalities outraged by […]

It is easy to watch a Cavs game and wonder why their offense does not have more fluidity at times. Due to the team having two superstars, Kyrie Irving and LeBron James, it is easy for the offense to fall into a pattern of one on one basketball. With sharpshooters such as Kyle Korver, Channing […]

Adam Silver, NBA Commissioner, recently named New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony an injury replacement on this year’s Eastern Conference All-Star team for Kevin Love, who has been ruled out for approximately six weeks with a knee injury, and LeBron James is happy he’s no longer the oldest member of the squad. If Love hadn’t […]

There are not many teams that have more fun in each other’s company than the champion Cleveland Cavaliers, and Cavs swingman/Snapchat superstar Richard Jefferson was at it again, this time poking fun at rookie, Kay Felder. The Cavaliers took on the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night, and Felder had one more task as rookie to […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers seem to be the team having the most fun so far this season, truly enjoying each other’s company on and off the floor, and poking fun at each other. The defending champions showcased their loving musical talents, taking on an all-time classic on Valentine’s Day. Whitney Houston’s soulful classic, ‘I Will Always Love […]

Something has happened to Kyle Korver recently. Is it the LeBron James effect? Or maybe the crisp, inspiring Cleveland air? Perhaps, it’s just the Indiana Pacers. When the Cavs played the Pacers last week, Kyle Korver hit 8 triples in 26 minutes. He's got 6 in 21 tonight. — Nikki Goel (@NikkiGoelCavs) February 16, 2017 […]

When it comes to prime locations for a retail store, there aren’t many plots of land more valued than Times Square in New York City. Over the last decade or so, retailers have been involved in a branding arms race on those few acres of pavement; each competing to have the strongest presence. Visitors to […]

In December, the NBA reached a new collective bargaining agreement, cutting out the threat of a potential labor stoppage next season. Both players and owners were struggling to figure out a way to divide the new $24 billion television contract, an agreement worth triple the amount of its predecessors. In the end, there was just […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers haven’t quite had a championship hangover, but also haven’t been those same Cavaliers that hoisted the Larry O’Brien Trophy on June 19th, 2016. LeBron James and his Cavs have lost a few games this season that had outside viewers manning every panic station possible, while every member of the squad seemed calm […]

Everyone knows how great LeBron James is on the basketball court, but you might not be aware of how special he was on the football field in his younger days. In James’ freshman year at SVSM (1999), the Fighting Irish were in a heated Division IV qualifying game against the Wickliffe Blue Devils. James, a […]

Nike has just released their latest short film which is tied to their Black History Month Collection. Headlining the 90-second clip are their most popular endorsers, including LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers. The film sends a strong message about equality, not just in sports. James’ last line “if we can be equals here, we can […]

His stint with the Miami Heat may not have ended according to plan, but Derrick Williams has no ill feelings towards them. After signing a 10-day contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers last Thursday and playing a solid game for them later that day. Following the game he even received a lot of congratulatory messages from […]

Tonight, the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers will face the Minnesota Timberwolves inside The Target Center at 8:00 p.m. EST. Over the course of the season, several members of Cleveland’s rotation have gone down with injuries, including J.R. Smith (thumb fracture), Iman Shumpert (ankle sprain, returning tonight), Chris Andersen (ACL, traded to the Charlotte Hornets), […]

Yesterday, word came down the wire stating that J.R. Smith is on the fast-track to recovery from his fractured right thumb. However, not to be rushed, the smooth-shooting two guard took to Twitter for a response after the news broke. Please don’t believe the hype. Still a ways to go. “Sources” means they have nothing […]

Tonight, the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers are in Minnesota for a match-up against the Timberwolves at 8:00 p.m. EST. After receiving some bad news regarding Kevin Love, who has been ruled out for approximately six weeks with a knee injury, Cavs fans needed to hear something good. Fred McLeod of Fox Sports Ohio provided […]

As this year’s NBA trade deadline draws near (February 23rd), many organizations across the association are looking to bolster their respective rosters, including the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers. With quite a few hits to their rotation, the Cavs, who are well over the salary cap and into the penalty, find themselves trying to fill in […]

The NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers received some bad news after Tuesday morning’s practice. Kevin Love, who suffered a knee injury in Cleveland’s 125-109 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday, will be sidelined for approximately six weeks. And if that wasn’t bad enough, Love will also be forced to miss this year’s NBA All-Star […]

J.R. Smith was a major part of the Cleveland Cavaliers‘ historic and record-breaking 2016 championship year. Months after winning the title, Smith has been hit with a devastating thumb injury, playing in only 21 of the Cavaliers’ 53 regular season games. Just in case people forgot who he was, Smith visited a local McDonald’s, in what seems to be […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been crippled with injuries all season, but were helped with immediate production out of the newest Cavalier, Derrick Williams. Williams was waived by the Miami Heat on February 6th, as soon as he cleared waivers the Cavaliers pounced on the former 2nd overall pick. In his two games with the Cavs, […]

Real Madrid defender, Sergio Ramos, is a winner of 16 major European football trophies, including a World Cup and two Champions League trophies. Even as one of the most decorated defenders in Spanish football history, he may be looking to add a Larry O’Brien trophy to his cabinet. Ramos took to Instagram in an attempt […]

Cleveland Cavaliers fans were understandably upset when LeBron James spurned their team for the Miami heat to try and win his first NBA Championship. When James made his first return to Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, boos rained upon him and the Heat as upset fans let him know exactly how they felt about his […]

In a week of miles, LeBron James led his reigning champions around the country through a hectic week that featured a three-game road trip stretched over four days. The Cavaliers finished with a 3-1 record this week as James averaged 25.5 points, 11.3 assists and 5.8 rebounds along with an impressive list of personal accolades: […]

The long-awaited return of J.R. Smith to the Cleveland Cavaliers’ rotation could be coming sooner than expected, according to ESPN’s Chris Haynes and Dave McMenamin. Smith, now in his 13th season, has been rehabbing from a right thumb fracture that he suffered in late December. League sources tell ESPN that the smooth-shooting two guard is […]

This year’s All-Star festivities are slated to feature all three members of the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers’ Big Three. However, according to reports, one member of the trio might not be able to participate in this year’s games. Kevin Love was involved in a knee-to-knee collision during Cleveland’s 125-109 win over the Denver Nuggets on […]

The NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers have decided to make another roster move. Following today’s practice at Cleveland Clinic Courts, David Griffin, Cavs General Manager, announced that center Chris Andersen, along with cash considerations, will be sent to the Charlotte Hornets in return for a protected second-round pick. Cavs have traded Chris Andersen to Charlotte. […]

The Miami Heat caused quite a stir recently when they went on an improbable 13-game winning streak. Another thing that caught the attention of many was when they waived Derrick Williams to create a roster spot for Okaro White, who has impressed them since being called up from the D-League. Asked to give his thoughts […]

It’s been a difficult season for Cavs veteran big man Chris Andersen after leaving the Memphis Grizzlies this offseason to join the wine and gold. Andersen suffered a season-ending ACL injury during practice on December 16 and was quickly ruled out for the remainder of the season. Despite the heartbreaking situation for “Birdman,” he continues […]

They call him the “American Eagle.” He flew high for 29 points on 6-of-6 three point shooting against Indiana on Wednesday night. He also has a giant tattoo of an eagle on the left side of his body. His name is Kyle Korver and he is “fitting in” with the Cavs, while simultaneously putting fear […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers signed a former Miami Heat player in Derrick Williams earlier this week to bring in a more athletic second unit. This isn’t the first time the Cavs have added former Miami Heat players to their roster, as there was the obvious additions of LeBron James, Mike Miller, and James Jones back in […]

With a back to back standing in the way between three Cavaliers and their exclusive All Star break festivities, Coach Lue decided to take precautions. All Star power forward reserve, Kevin Love, will miss Tuesday’s reunion in Minnesota. The Cavs announced this today after Love left Denver’s win with knee pain, per David Aldridge. An […]

More positive news coming out of Cleveland last night. ESPN’s Dave McMenamin reported that before and during last night’s home game against the Denver Nuggets, J.R. Smith was participating in a workout in Cleveland’s back facilities. Smith fractured his right thumb in a game against the Milwaukee Bucks on December 20th and required surgery to […]

He’s neither a playmaker nor a big man who can defend the rim, but the Cavs are very much interested in keeping their 10-day signee Derrick Williams to a deal that extends beyond next week. Following a second straight impressive performance by Williams, LeBron James said he hopes the Cavs can keep Williams beyond his […]

Chris Andersen may not be with the Cavaliers for much longer. After tearing his ACL back in December, he won’t be back for the regular season leaving the Cavs in a position where they will look to add another roster spot, and that means Andersen will likely be gone. Andersen has talked to Cavs management […]

When news broke out that Derrick Williams was signed by the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 10-day deal, mixed reactions came about from fans and pundits alike. Williams isn’t the playmaker nor the rim protector that many believed the Cavs needed, but after two games, he has been a pleasant surprise for everyone rooting for the […]

Every fan of the Cleveland Cavaliers remembers where they were when LeBron James decided to move on to the Miami Heat for a better chance to compete for an NBA Championship. Those in the arena for the night of his return to Quicken Loans Arena also remember how they loud they booed him as well. […]