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A rivalry has been brewing over the past two years between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors. It began in the 2015 NBA Finals when the Warriors took down the short handed Cavs in 6 games. It only intensified after the Cavs overcame a 3-1 deficit to the Warriors in this year’s Finals to capture […]

When LeBron James started the conversation on his next big, and ambitious, goal of chasing a certain ghost that played in Chicago, a forest of eyebrows were raised. RELATED: LeBron James now has his eyes trained on the ghost of Michael Jordan The first thing that came to many people’s mind is the ring count. […]

LeBron James’ move to the Miami Heat was highly criticized, especially for the way he did it. Not letting his team know first and then having a television special in order to announce his leaving Cleveland made it even worse. James was the bad guy of the NBA for the next one or two years […]

How does one take down a group warriors that have conquered the league like no other on their way to the final battle? It’s a tall order, but when you have the “Ultimate Warrior” on your side, it is possible. RELATED: LeBron James says opportunity to play for Gregg Popovich would be great As it […]

With six straight NBA Finals on his resume to go with three championships, LeBron James opted not to play in the 2016 Rio Olympics. He was one of many stars who opted not to play in these Olympics, but after playing the most minutes since 2011 and lifting the huge burden of winning a championship […]

In today’s day and age, when LeBron James wins, it’s “Kyrie Irving’s shot” or “Chris Bosh’s rebound and Ray Allen’s shot,” but when people often talk about Michael Jordan and the six championships in six attempts, he seems to understandably get a lot of the credit. But that shouldn’t take away from what his teammates […]

The Cavaliers won the NBA Championship, and it seems to have inspired and lifted the city of Cleveland, which includes the Indians. Before the Cavs won the championship on June 19, 2016, the Indians had a decent record of 37-30. It’s now been two months since the title, and the Cleveland Indians have moved way […]

Teams that have made the biggest improvement; and how Cleveland can beat them Everyone knows that the Golden State Warriors made a few significant upgrades to their frontcourt this summer in Zaza Pachulia and David West, oh yea and that Kevin Durant guy, but around the league this summer, the theme of the 2016 offseason […]

Greatness inspires greatness. Usain Bolt had to have seen LeBron James’ signature chest pound and stomp because he’s been using it on rare occasions for the past year. Here’s Bolt in last night’s Olympic events. RELATED: Usain Bolt imitates LeBron James’ chest pound and stomp celebration LeBron James has been quite busy this summer, but […]

Usain Bolt has been the fastest man alive for some time now and has continued to prove it throughout the Olympic Games in Rio. After winning the 100 and 200 meter sprints for the third consecutive Olympics, Bolt celebrated with a tribute and used LeBron James’ signature chest pound and stomp to celebrate the victory. […]

Team USA and Australia had an intense first matchup during the group stages of the Rio Olympics, and at this point of the tournament, a grudge match is looking more likely. It would be a very hyped up game as Australia has emerged as one of the favorites outside of the United States to claim […]

LeBron James has had a busy summer, and it keeps getting busier. On Wednesday, he joined the newOpen Run podcast to discuss himself and J.R. Smith with co-hosts Jesse Williams and Stefan Marolachakis. RELATED: LeBron James has one ultimate goal after he retires James was asked what kind of animal he thinks J.R. would be, […]

LeBron James came into the summer of 2016 a three-time NBA Champion, and brought one to his home-state of Ohio as well as the city of Cleveland. Six straight NBA Finals, three very impressive championships won, and one gold medal in that time as well for the King. But after passing up on the 2016 […]

As surreal as it is for the Cleveland Cavaliers being NBA champions, defending the title is another level of challenge. LeBron James knows that and he’s not wasting time, even during the summer, preparing for the task ahead. RELATED: LeBron James gives another incredible gift to 5,000 kids of his foundation: free day at Cedar […]

LeBron James is fresh off of signing his 3-year, $100 million contract with the Cavaliers, and he’s already giving back to his community. RELATED: LeBron James’ new contract with the Cavs includes a rare no-trade clause As part of his “I Promise” campaign with his LeBron James Family Foundation, James took 5,000 kids to the […]

Cleveland’s summer of success has been a monsoon of pride and relief for a city tormented for decades. Every story has a conflict, and every hero has his obstacles. Coach Tyronn Lue dealt with the pressure of job security and family health issues back home, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love shared redemption, and some kid […]

J.R. Smith is on vacation in Amsterdam, Netherlands with his new wife and is enjoying life as an NBA Champion. One thing that many fans are still waiting on is his NBA contract. According to multiple sources, Smith and the Cavs expect an agreement soon and are just figuring out what the final figures will […]

The saying “If it ain’t broke, why fix it?” does not only apply to the LeBron James-led roster of the Cleveland Cavaliers. It is also apt for coach Tyronn Lue and his coaching staff. It’s no secret that the hardworking men on the Cavaliers’ bench have been very integral to the team’s success, even as […]

Last Thursday, LeBron James officially re=signed with the Cavs on a three-year deal worth $100 million. The deal will make James the highest paid player in the 2016-17 season. The $33 million he’ll make in the 2017-18 season will make him the highest paid player for a single season in NBA history, per Brian Windhorst. […]

If you didn’t know by now, LeBron James loves his Cavaliers. He loves his Cleveland, and he can’t wait to be back representing the setting of his storied career. James’ tales will always center around his work ethic. The $90 million-dollar Nike Prodigy at 17, capturing all the hype and elusive promises. In yet another […]

Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving is not being asked to do much scoring for Team USA in these Olympics, especially as one of only two point guards on the team. Coach Mike Krzyzewski emphasizes ball and man movement with Team USA, especially since they’ve got some incredible catch and shoot players. Playing alongside the likes […]

Kyrie Irving wasn’t expected to do much in these Olympic games, especially with teammates like Paul George, Kevin Durant, and Klay Thompson. However, he’s still putting in work and throwing in the occasional crossover. Today, Irving drove at Boris Diaw and crossed him over with a nasty stepback and jumpshot.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are likely the most close-knit group in the NBA. Nobody comes close to the hilarious jokes thrown at one another both in the locker room and occasionally off the floor. RELATED: REPORT: Basketball Insiders’ Steve Kyler provides postive update on Cavs, J.R. Smith It’s no surprise that when Iman Shumpert joined Complex […]

J.R. Smith is enjoying his championship offseason with his family, friends, and especially his new wife. Smith has yet to sign or agree to a new contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers despite almost two months since the Cavs won the NBA Championship. That doesn’t mean that he’s not going to return, however. RELATED: J.R. Smith […]

Kyrie Irving has lived a life that no one wants to live: a life without a mother. For the greater part of his life, Irving has been raised by his father and aunts since his mother passed away when he was just four years old. RELATED: Video: Kyrie Irving crosses over Serbia’s big man and […]

LeBron James signed his new $100 million deal with the Cavs on Saturday afternoon, and later made the official announcement on an episode of Bleacher Report’s Uninterrupted. RELATED: U.S. Coach: LeBron James should try out handball With the new deal, James will earn an average of $33.3 million annually for the next three years, putting […]

Kyrie Irving has been the closer for Team USA in these Olympic games, and tonight was no different. Here, Irving displays his beautiful ball handling skills, crossing over Serbia’s big man and finishing acrobatically at the rim. The shot was deflected off, but it was ruled goaltending since the Serbian player went through the him […]

Knicks point guard Brandon Jennings is very vocal about his feelings on Twitter. It’s no surprise that he also spoke out about LeBron James and the new contract he just received. RELATED: Video: Kyrie Irving’s side-step dagger jumpshot brought back horrific memories for Draymond Green James became the highest paid player in the NBA for […]

The NBA has released its schedule for the 2016-2017 regular season and it signals to everyone that it’s time to start shaping up for training camp and begin preparations for the new battles to come. It’s already August but June still feels like yesterday with the championship euphoria surrounding the Cleveland Cavaliers and its fans. […]

The greatest player in the world, LeBron James, has been vacationing with friends and family after completing the greatest year of his career: bringing the first ever professional sports title to the city of Cleveland in over half a century. RELATED: Breaking: Cavs’ season opener will be against the Knicks In his 13 years in […]

A few hours till the NBA regular season schedule is released and the time for leaks is now nearing its peak. RELATED: Breaking: Cavs full preseason schedule announced After feelers were sent out on the expected Christmas day matchup between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors a few days ago, another report has come […]

Team USA was put on its heels by a determined Australian team tonight in Rio, but when the game neared its closing, the one who knows how to take big shots had to take over. RELATED: Coach Mike Krzyzewski told Kyrie Irving he could start for Team USA one day Enter Kyrie Irving. The United […]

The defending NBA Champion Cleveland Cavaliers are enjoying their respective vacations right now, and some fans are already anxious to see their team back on the court again. Although it won’t be for a few months, the NBA has announced the Cavs 2016-17 preseason schedule. Cavs preseason schedule:Vs. ORL, Oct. 5Vs. PHI, Oct. 8@ ATL, […]

Kenny Gabriel caught the attention of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ braintrust with his promising play in this year’s Summer League. As such, a camp invite was extended by the Cavs. RELATED: Favorites, sleepers, and wildcards all adorn Vegas’ MVP odds list It was an interesting crossroad for the 6-foot-8 small forward. On one side, the defending […]

There’s nothing like the bond of a teammate who will go to war with you on the floor each and every night, leaving it all out there. Matthew Dellavedova did just that last year when Irving missed time to recover from his injuries, and then repaid the favor by playing heavy minutes in the NBA […]

Less than two months have passed and the power play around the NBA has changed significantly, thanks to a number of huge personnel movements that have also shaken the rankings as far as the top individual award is concerned. RELATED: ESPN makes prediction on the Eastern Conference Standings and Cavs 1st round opponent Back-to-back Most […]

Ring Night hasn’t arrived yet for the Cleveland Cavaliers, but J.R. Smith is already getting his hardware early. This isn’t the championship ring that everyone’s expecting though. RELATED: J.R. Smith used up an insane $23 thousand on champagne At Las Vegas This piece of jewelry is something that means so much more for Smith, because […]

Kyrie Irving doesn’t have to do much for Team USA, but it seems like every move he makes is a sweet one. With his handling being second-to-none right now, Irving took the stage and had a dazzling little stepback, crossover move that ended up with a nice little bank shot. Uncle Drew makes it look […]

The NBA schedule is nearing it’s release, and we’ve got out first big NBA game announced. According to Marc Stein of ESPN, the Cavs and Warriors will play on Christmas Day once again, but this time, the Cavs will be the team enjoying the holidays from home. Breaking per @ESPNSteinLine:Cavs and Warriors to play on […]