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Seven-foot Russian center Timofey Mozgov may be the Cleveland Cavaliers’ best rim protector right now, but his name is most often found in trade talks recently. Apparently, these rumors will only intensify as the trade deadline nears. RELATED: Without David Blatt, What Will Happen to Timofey Mozgov? After changing the way the Cavs played defense […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are exploring any and all options that present themselves this week until the Thursday trade deadline. They’ve been linked to players like Ben McLemore, Kosta Koufos, and Kyle Korver. In exchange, they’re said to have put Timofey Mozgov on the trade block and are also gauging the trade value for Iman Shumpert. […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are in full, win-now mode. LeBron James isn’t getting any younger, and the franchise feels that if there was any time to win, it would be now. A few names mentioned over the past couple of days have been Kyle Korver from the Atlanta Hawks as well as Ben McLemore and Kosta […]

Allen Iverson and Tyronn Lue, the duo is known for that brief moment from the 2001 NBA Finals between the Philadelphia 76ers and Los Angeles Lakers where Iverson hit a tough, step-back shot over Lue, and then stepped over him while staring down at him. The Sixers went on to win that game, Game 1, […]

LeBron James appeared in his 12th All Star game last night in Toronto. The Cleveland Cavaliers superstar knows how the league’s midseason extravaganza boosts a player’s popularity and confidence, but when it comes to his personal mission this season, the All Star break is a step backwards. RELATED: The Turning Points Of LeBron James’ Path […]

LeBron James and Kobe Bryant went at it in one offensive possession for the Western Conference All Stars and, as you can see in the video below, the Cleveland Cavaliers superstar has every bit of him ready for the Los Angeles Lakers great. The play ended with Bryant taking a tough fadeaway miss, a shot […]

LeBron James’ signature chalk toss was in play during the ping-pong match between Drake and Reggie Miller as the Canadian recording artist brought out the swagger in an attempt to emulate the King. RELATED: LeBron James Dishes Out Free Uniforms To Schools In Toronto However, the results could have been better for Drake. Before @KingJames […]

Kevin Love has been the subject of trade rumors over the past couple of days, and arguably will be until the Cavs win a championship RELATED: REPORT: Cavs, Celtics, Knicks Discussed Deal Centered Around Kevin Love and Carmelo Anthony According to Frank Isola of the New York Daily News, there was some discussion about a […]

LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers have moved into their next phase of the season, which unfortunately does not include former head coach David Blatt. Magic Johnson Defends LeBron James, Rips Critics For Calling Him A Coach Killer: James has been under a lot of fire over the past couple of weeks my members of […]

With the trade deadline fast approaching, rumors around the league are beginning to and will continue to swirl. The latest rumors, however, have been swirling around a major three-team trade between Eastern Conference teams. According to Frank Isola of the New York Daily News, there was some discussion about a possible three-team trade between the […]

For players, recognition among peers means a lot because they know the kind of effort that is being put up in order to stand out. Fans have their own parameters, coaches as well, but the athletes themselves offer the best perspective when the subject revolves around those that are actually on the hardwood. When the […]

LeBron James has been one of the most visible stars when it comes to community work, and he’s at it again in Toronto during the league’s annual mid-season break. RELATED: VIDEO: LeBron James Does Something Incredible For Kids Sitting Courtside According to Tom Withers of the Associated Press, the Cleveland Cavaliers superstar dished out big […]

The recently concluded Cleveland leg of Kobe Bryant’s nationwide farewell tour was quite an event which was made even by a huge Cavalier win. RELATED: LeBron James Reacts To Learning That The Lakers Inquired About Trading Kobe Bryant For Him LeBron James and Kyrie Irving put up a marvelous show for the fans and the […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been actively pursuing a swingman to trade for or acquire. From the Joe Johnson rumors to Kyle Korver, the Cavs are leaving any options open. Cavs’ Most Interesting Trade Options Before February Trade Deadline According to Cleveland.com reporter Chris Haynes, the Cavs have also shown interest in Sacramento Kings’ shooting guard […]

LeBron James and Kobe Bryant recently played out their penultimate head-to-head matchup, and the game was not short on respect between these two future Hall of Famers. The acknowledgement, the embrace, and the shoe-giving all provided great images of how much these competitors meant to each other’s career. RELATED: VIDEO: The Greatest LeBron James-Kobe Bryant […]

While it is a popular belief that the Cleveland Cavaliers do not face an alarming threat to a back-to-back Eastern Conference crown, the team’s management isn’t sleeping on their job. The Golden State Warriors and the San Antonio Spurs are always going to be in the horizon, but in their own backyard, the Toronto Raptors […]

LeBron James and Kobe Bryant, two legends from our generation. And they could have been traded for one another. Well, at least the Lakers inquired about the possibility of it. In Brian Windhorst’s report on ESPN that stated the Lakers wanted to trade Kobe Bryant for LeBron James, James acknowledged the rumor that the Lakers […]

Click “Next” at the bottom of the page to see all the highlights from tonight’s game! The Cavs hung on for another victory tonight as they defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in what was Kobe Bryant’s final appearance in front of the Cleveland fans. The Cavs dictated the pace and held a solid lead for […]

In Kobe Bryant’s final game in Cleveland, Ohio, the Cleveland Cavaliers defeat the Los Angeles Lakers. At the end of the game, the crowd gave Bryant a standing ovation, which was followed up by hugs and celebrations with the Cavs players. Kobe Bryant, for the final time in Cleveland, Ohio #KobeBryant #Farewell #Legend pic.twitter.com/riRtIyCU72 — […]

With the trade deadline right around the corner, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been doing their due diligence and finding ways to improve the current roster by reportedly fielding calls for a number of players. Considering the team’s payroll and the lack of must-have assets, expectations need to be checked when it comes to the quality […]

LeBron James will take on Kobe Bryant for the final time in Cleveland tonight, and with that, James recalls his favorite LeBron James spoke with Dave McMenamin of ESPN about the gift Kobe gave LeBron when he was back in high school. RELATED: Tyronn Lue Recalls His Favorite Kobe Moment “I think my most fond […]

Kobe Bryant will play his final game in Cleveland tonight, and we’ll see LeBron James take on Bryant in a matchup of one of the greatest of all time. LeBron James spoke with Dave McMenamin of ESPN, who recalls what’s Bryant meant to him over the years. RELATED: LeBron James Fires Back At Haters and […]

LeBron James and Kobe Bryant will meet just twice this season, first in Cleveland and then again in Los Angeles. Here are some of the greatest moments the two have had against one another over the years. Kobe Bryant hits a big-time, high-arcing shot over LeBron James to give Lakers a 95-89 lead with just […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have the Los Angeles Lakers for their next opponent at home, in a highly anticipated contest as it will mark Kobe Bryant’s final game in Cleveland. The spotlight is once again on Bryant and LeBron James as these two future Hall of Famers duke it out one last time in the king’s […]

The Carolina Panthers fell to the Denver Broncos on Sunday night, and their quarterback Cam Newton was understandably quiet, down, and irritated after the loss. In his postgame press conference, Newton basically refused to answer any questions, likely due to his inability to think after losing the biggest game of his life. Here’s a transcript […]

Cleveland Cavalier fans are witnesses to the transformation of J.R. Smith. From being the mercurial scorer with an unstable personality who often loses focus on the task at hand, he now fits the description of a good soldier. He may commit a few head scratchers here and there but considering where he’s coming from, his […]

Click “Next” at the bottom of the page to see all the highlights from tonight’s game! The Cleveland Cavaliers took down the Sacramento Kings for their second consecutive home win on Monday night. The Cavs used a big fourth quarter run to defeat the Pelicans on Saturday night. This game was a vast difference. The […]

Nine games into Tyronn Lue’s tenure as head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers, the team has transformed into a high-scoring squad that has netted six wins and three losses despite having very limited practice time, no thanks to their schedule. RELATED: VIDEO: Tyronn Lue Calls Out LeBron James, Kevin Love, And Kyrie Irving In First […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers take on the Sacramento Kings tonight in the second-to-last game before the All-Star break. Ahead of the game however, they may be added incentive for the Cavs tonight against the Kings. RELATED: LeBron James Fires Back At Haters and Critics: Kings coach George Karl spoke with members of the media about the […]

LeBron James and J.R. Smith took the loss to the Boston Celtics the hardest. Not because of the opponent or because it was a loss, but rather because of the way they lost. Giving up a five point lead in the final 18 seconds and a four point lead in the final eight seconds of […]

While LeBron James is the undisputed leader and face of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Anderson Varejao may be the team’s heart and soul. The veteran center has stuck it out with the Cavs over the years and professed his loyalty to the team many times already. This season Varejao is having career lows of 2.4 points […]

Today marks another national holiday for everyone in the U.S. Well, not really, but Super Bowl Sunday is essentially treated as a holiday, with family and friends gathered together to watch the NFL’s Super Bowl trophy. With the Denver Broncos and the Carolina Panthers take center-stage in Santa Clara California, everyone will be watching. RELATED: […]

‘Tis the season to be all eyes on Twitter with all the trade talks that are happening around the league. The deadline for player transactions is fast approaching and general managers are engulfed in a tedious game of poker among each other. RELATED: Without David Blatt, What Will Happen to Timofey Mozgov? In Cleveland, the […]

Click “Next” at the bottom of the page to see all the highlights from tonight’s game! After two consecutive losses, the Cavs got back to their winning ways tonight with a 99-84 win over the New Orleans Pelicans at the Q. It was a convincing win that the team needed after a heartbreaking loss at […]

It is now safe to say that LeBron James is a great defender. He is a superb on-ball defender with his length, strength, and athleticism while utilizing his high basketball IQ to be equally adept in commanding his team on the defensive end. We have seen James manhandle the opponent’s best player defensively multiple times […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers fell to the Celtics on a heartbreaking buzzer beating three-pointer by Avery Bradley last night. The Cavs were up five with about 18 seconds to go and simply could not close the game out defensively. Multiple errors down the stretch allowed Boston to steal a game at Quicken Loans Arena. After the […]

Click “Next” at the bottom of the page to see all the highlights from tonight’s game! The Cavs fumbled away a win at home tonight, losing at the buzzer to the Boston Celtics by the score of 104-103. Down by two, and with the ball out of bounds under their own basket, the Cavs allowed […]

J.R. Smith was expected to be invited to participate in the NBA’s Three-Point Shooting Contest at All-Star Weekend next week. When the NBA announced who would participate last night on Inside the NBA, it was clear the NBA made some kind of mistake, as Smith was not chosen to be a contestant in the contest. […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are reportedly one of the most active teams on the trade market right now, searching for any players or deals that will help them win now. Cleveland is looking for a wing defender who can also hit the outside shot consistently to back up Iman Shumpert and J.R. Smith. Brian Windhorst reports […]