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On Tuesday, the Cleveland Cavaliers fell to their division rival Milwaukee Bucks inside the BMO Harris Bradley Center. With the game starting to get away from the defending NBA champs in the third quarter, Cavs head coach Tyronn Lue decided to make a mass substitution, bringing in Chris Andersen, Jordan McRae, DeAndre Liggins, James Jones, […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have fallen to the Milwaukee Bucks in an underwhelming display for the world champions. After starting the game brilliantly, the Cavaliers fell apart after the first period, as they handed the Bucks a huge victory. The early signs were good for the Cavs, as the ball was moving, and paint penetration was […]

J.R. Smith was caught napping in the middle of the Bucks game last night.Afterscoring five straight and forcing a Bucks’ timeout, Smith approached Jason Terry near the Bucks’ bench as play resumed. Bucks guard Matthew Dellavedova then found Smith’s man, Tony Snell, wide open under the basket for the open slam dunk.

The Cleveland Cavaliers got embarrassed tonight in Milwaukee against the Bucks, falling 101-118 and lacking effort for most of the game. With 3:48 left in the third quarter and the Cavs down 67-78, coach Tyronn Lue decided he had seen enough and yanked all five starters from the game. After giving little effort as the […]

Tristan Thompson reads Matthew Dellavedova’s drive and rejects his reverse layp attempt.

Iman Shumpert dishes out to Mike Dunleavy for three, but his triple comes straight up off the rim. Shump reads it, and elevates for the vicious putback dunk over the Bucks.

After sitting out of Cleveland’s matinee game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday due to a pesky hamstring injury, Cavaliers defensive specialist Iman Shumpert is ready to return to play and will likely see around 20 minutes of usage tonight. Channing Frye, who has been excused from the team indefinitely due to the death of […]

Matthew Dellavedova’s path to the NBA has been a long one. In 2013, after four years of service with Division I St Mary’s College of California, where he leads the Fighting Gaels in all-time scoring, Dellavedova went undrafted. A lot of NBA critics thought the 6′-4″ point guard from Australia may not have what it […]

Every time LeBron James takes to the floor, it seems as though he reaches another milestone. Whether it’s climbing the NBA’s all-time ladders, or simply putting up numbers we’ve never seen before, James is at a stage in his career where he is breaking records every other night. On Sunday afternoon, he reached another. He […]

On Monday morning, the NBA announced that Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love has won the Eastern Conference Player of the Week award for games played between November 21 and November 27. Love led the Cavs to a perfect 3-0 record this past week, winning the award for this first time since his arrival in Cleveland. […]

Christmas came early for the Benton Cardinals’ girls basketball team located in St. Joseph, Missouri. After capturing the state championship, LeBron James displayed his generous side once again, giving special gift packages to each player for their efforts. RELATED: Channing Frye takes indefinite leave from team The girls basketball team thought their day journey to […]

The NBA has certainly changed over the years. “Old school” ideals of low-post dominance seem to be a thing of the past, making way for today’s high-paced offensive format. With traditional “big-men” fading into an afterthought, a new breed of centers are beginning to emerge. Today’s “bigs” are stretching the floor and making shots from the perimeter. […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have added a little something extra to their home floor. The “C” in the Cavaliers logo is already iconic around the world, but the staff at Quicken Loans Arena have added the Larry O’Brien trophy as a nice addition to the hardwood. The NBA champions reside in the city of Cleveland, and […]

Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James continues his impressive march through the NBA’s record books. The rungs of LeBron’s legendary ladder seem to reach far into the heavens. He’s on a steady climb. On Sunday, the Cavaliers were in Philadelphia for a matinee show-down with the 76’ers inside The Wells Fargo Center, resulting in a grind-out […]

During the first quarter of the match between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday, a scuffle occurred between Joel Embiid and Richard Jefferson with LeBron James in the middle. Embiid drove hard to the basket and converted on a tough shot after drawing a foul from Jefferson. The 22-year-old Cameroonian then taunted the veteran forward resulting into a heated […]

Robert Covington leaks out on the fast break, but LeBron James chases him down. Although James didn’t get the block, Covington must’ve heard James’ footsteps because he absolutely blew the wide open layup, not even getting the ball over the rim.

Tristan Thompson went to the line for a pair of free throws, but missed a pair. Luckily for him, LeBron James had his back, swooping in for the putback dunk on the second miss.

J.R. Smith has become one of the most recognizable figures in the NBA, and fans around the globe will never forget his shirtless march through Cleveland‘s championship winning parade. On Wednesday night, the Cavaliers squared off against the Portland Trail Blazers inside Quicken Loans Arena, resulting in a 137-125 victory. During a break in the […]

It’s hard to not have heard of Broadway’s hottest new musical “Hamilton”.  The Hip Hop based musical about the life of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton ranks among the likes of “The Book of Mormon”, “Spamalot”, and “Cats” as theatrical performances that broke into the mainstream.  If you want tickets it might take a while, “Hamilton” […]

Over his illustrious NBA career, LeBron James has proven to be one of the greatest basketball players of all time. The three-time champion has a relentless dedication to the game, as his recent milestone of 1,000 games played proves. In December of 2007, James and his Cleveland Cavaliers were scheduled for a matchup with the […]

:::: Click Here For Full CavsNation Pregame Stat Guide :::: UPCOMING MILESTONES:  Lebron needs one more three-pointer to be the first Cavalier to make 1,000 for the franchise. Kyrie Irving needs 13 fields goals to pass Campy Russell for 9th most in Cavaliers’ franchise history. After losing to the Chicago Bulls, the Philadelphia 76ers look to finish off […]

Longevity in any field of work often comes with dedication and countless hours of preparation. Those words ring especially true in the NBA. Players in the association either have the staying power required for success or fall to the reality of a fizzled dream. Over his illustrious 14-year NBA career, LeBron James has poured in […]

The arrival of Channing Frye has done wonders for the Cleveland Cavaliers organization. In just a few short months after his arrival, Frye was crucial to the Cavs’ NBA Championship run, giving everything he had to help end a 52-year championship drought. Unfortunately for Frye, he’s suffered a pair of unbelievable losses in the last […]

Nowadays in the NBA, you know you’re doing something right when a major recording artist gives you a shout out in their lastest song. LeBron James has been mentioned numerous times, especially in Jay Z songs, but now it’s Kyrie Irving’s time to shine in the music world. Grammy award winning artist Rick Ross has […]

The NBA’s record books are quickly becoming covered in wine and gold ink. On Wednesday night, the Cavs squared off against the Portland Trail Blazers inside Quicken Loans Arena. In a first qaurter flash of marksmanship brilliance, Kevin Love lit the Blazers up for 34 points, setting a new record for the most first quarter […]

With the entire Cavs team on hand to watch the biggest college football game of the year between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Michigan Wolverines. After trailing 3-0, Ohio State came up with an interception and returned for a touchdown to retake the lead. The Cavs need to attend all of the games. pic.twitter.com/eapJ7N7d5w — […]

The most anticipated college football game is finally here, Michigan against Ohio State. These two teams need no introduction, and their rivalry goes well beyond the football field. But despite their storied history consuming the day, another rivalry and talking point will be taking place on Saturday afternoon, LeBron James up against Michael Jordan in […]

There is no doubt about it – Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James is an avid fan of The Ohio State University and their various athletic programs. In fact, James was recruited by the Buckeyes as a football prospect after lighting up the scoreboard as a wide receiver for his alma mater, Saint Vincent – Saint […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers welcomed the struggling Dallas Mavericks into Quicken Loans Arena, as they looked to keep the good times rolling following their big win against the Blazers on Friday night. Much like last outing, the Cavs started the contest on fire with great energy on both sides of the ball. It was a quarter […]

The Cavs rolled the Mavs tonight, and Kevin Love put up 27 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, and three steals on 8–14 shooting from the field and 7-9 from downtown. One of those seven triples was a deep shot from the parking lot!

Kyrie Irving puts the move on Dirk Nowitzki, crosses him over, and lays it in beautifully!

The Cleveland Cavaliers took down the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night. No one came in expecting a historic night, but that’s exactly what it turned out to be. Despite Kevin Love pouring in an NBA record 34-point first quarter, LeBron James also snagged two milestones of high own on the night. Before the outing, […]

No superstar in NBA history has been as durable as LeBron James. During his NBA career, James has been more available and healthy to play than most. He has been an ever-present and reliable asset to both the Cavs and Heat despite playing heavy minutes and being the focus of offenses. Entering his 14th campaign, […]

It is with a heavy heart that on this late Thanksgiving evening, we have discovered that our beloved sixth man Channing Frye’s father has passed away. This comes less than a month after Frye lost his mother to cancer in late October. This must be an extremely difficult situation to go through, and we along […]

Not many basketball fans can appreciate the past like a Cavs fan can. Brutal history and sticky sentiments have always plagued Clevelanders and their players. The story of LeBron James, his disappointments and triumphs for example, all circle around an idea of letting go of the past for a hopeful future; but there are 13 […]

The wonders of being a part of a franchise go beyond the sport you represent and compete in. We often find ourselves dwelling on records, stats and (if you’re from Cleveland) rings, but the holidays always tend to bring players to a place that’s bigger than basketball. One Monday, November 21st, the Cavaliers held their […]

Kevin Love set the NBA world ablaze last night when he put up 34 points in the first quarter of last night’s matchup between the Cavs and Blazers. His teammates were the ones who enjoyed the ride most, celebrating as every shot that went up seemed to fall in. Eight of his 10 three-pointers went […]

Kevin Love’s time in Cleveland has been called uncertain and unproductive on average. But after winning a ring, reaching a lean physical condition, and now achieving his Cavalier career best of 40 points (previously 34), Love has finally found a new, rightful place with a surreal view on this team. Last night, after breaking a […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers had an outstanding postseason last year, not only because they won the NBA Championship, but because they also broke some incredible records. The Cavs broke an NBA playoff record set by the Golden State Warriors by making 20 three-pointers in game during Game 2 of the first-round series against the Detroit Pistons, […]