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January was a tale of tales for the Cavaliers. Extended injuries, blockbuster trades, losing streaks, winning streaks – the works, really; but along with the roller coaster came the passengers, including Kyrie Irving who was taken for a ride to kick off 2015. After losing nearly seven million dollars for not being named an All […]

The Cavs have put together an incredibly impressive series of games winning 14 of the last 16, bringing them to 33-22 and back in the discussion of title contenders. During this stretch, the Cavs have played better team basketball with the addition to impressive individual performances. The new look Cavaliers after the trades for J.R. […]

After losing LeBron’s return to Cleveland against the Knicks and to Miami against the Heat, the Cavs finally got a reunion right. Kevin made a successful return to his former team, the Minnesota Timberwolves, defeating his past 6-year abode, 106-90. LeBron James led the Cavaliers with 36 points, six rebounds and five assists. Andrew Wiggins, […]

With the red hot Cavaliers looking more and more like legitimate championship contenders, as well as the recent acquisition and debut of defensive specialist Iman Shumpert, a question that hasn’t really been addressed arises: who will the Cavs have guard the biggest opposing offensive weapon in crucial situations down the stretch? In addition to Shumpert, […]

Kyrie Irving’s career is its own flavor. No playoff appearances? Win the FIBA World Cup MVP at the age of 22. Controversy over spot in list of Top 10 Point Guards? Releases his own shoe. Not named an All Star starter? Drops 55 on Damian Lillard. Last night was a night to remember in Cleveland, […]

On a night when LeBron James sat our with a sore wrist and only two of their players shot 50% or better from the field, the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Portland Trailblazers 99-94 for their eight consecutive victory. The main reason for tonight’s victory was a Cavalier named Kyrie Irving, who exploded for a career […]

Kyrie Irving and Damian Lillard. Two of the most dominant offensive point guards the NBA has seen. Both play similarly with their sweet stroke from outside all the way to their aggressiveness as well as craftiness when going inside. Tonight, the two take center-court when the Portland Trailblazers make their lone visit to Quicken Loans […]

In an always hard fought game at The Palace of Auburn Hills, it was stellar shooting from Kyrie Irving and King James’ willingness to get to the free throw line that made the major difference in tonight’s 103-95 Cavalier victory. Here are the highlights from tonight’s game: Irving was on fire the whole night as […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are rolling right now in the midst of a six-game winning streak with basically everyone healthy. The additions of J.R. Smith, Iman Shumpert, and Timofey Mozgov have sparked the Cavaliers’ play of late and into championship talks once again. This past week, the Cavaliers went 4-0 with all four games coming at […]

Many predicted the Cleveland Cavaliers and Oklahoma City Thunder were on a collision course to possibly meet in the NBA Finals before the start of the season. However, due to injuries or lack of chemistry, both teams haven’t lived up to some of the early yet enormous expectations. Luckily for the Cavs and the Thunder, […]

Kyrie Irving is widely viewed as one of the best point guards in the Eastern Conference alongside John Wall. After his second NBA All Star Game in 2014, one in which he was not only voted a starter, but also won the MVP award for his 33 point, 14 assist game in an East victory, […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers won their fifth straight game by dismantling the Charlotte Hornets at home tonight. It was the third and final meeting against the Hornets, who came in with a record of 18-25. Despite playing very well having won eight of their previous 10 games, Charlotte couldn’t get any easy baskets or knock down […]

Lebron is BACK and BETTER than EVER https://t.co/obkExQLT7M — ClevelandFanz (@Cleveland_Fanz) January 24, 2015 The Cavaliers are playing their best basketball of the season. Offensive efficiency blowing the roof and defensive intensity that is simply overwhelming the Hornets. Charlotte just can’t get a break. Continue to the next page to see J.R. Smith’s alley-oop pass […]

In many ways, the first half of the Cleveland Cavaliers season has left us with more questions than answers. While there is still plenty of basketball to be played, it’s never too early, especially in Cleveland, to make some spirited speculations as to how the rest of the season will play out. Here are our […]

Iman Shumpert was a part of a three-team trade that shocked NBA fans everywhere. Transitioning from the New York Knicks to the Cleveland Cavaliers was a big deal, literally! So what do we know about the 24 year old who stands at 6 ft. 5 inch, 220 lb. shooting guard/small forward with the funky 90’s […]

November 5th, 2003 was the day that one of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ biggest superstar made his home court debut against the Denver Nuggets. I’m speaking of Moondog, the Cavs mascot, of course. What, did you think I was talking about LeBron James? Even though LeBron steals most of the limelight, he’s small potatoes compared to […]

The Q is once again making some noise as the Cleveland Cavaliers have started to find their groove after GM David Griffin tinkered with the lineup to fill positions in question. A glaring hole since day one has been the absence of a rim protector and after months of opposing players having their way in […]

Led by an incredible effort from the starting lineup, the Cleveland Cavaliers were able to punish the Chicago Bulls on the boards outrebounding them 54-40, and out assisting them 20-12. The Chicago Bulls came into Quicken Loans Arena with the daunting task of beating the Cavaliers on the road having lost five of their last […]

It’s back. Not the Cavs (realistic) championship expectations or even flawless, consistent basketball. That feeling of excitement, relieved tension and controversy. That moment when we feel prepared to stare down all the critics and media instigators and let the scoreboard do the talking. However, contrary to how well Cleveland has played on both ends of […]

By the end of the 2010-11 NBA season there was no doubt who the best Point Guard in the league was: Derrick Rose. He won the MVP that season, becoming the first PG since Steve Nash in 2006 to hoist the award and the third since 1973 to record 2,000 points and 600 assists in […]

Losing a game can be frustrating. Losing two consecutive games can be irritating. Losing six consecutive games is often times just deflating and worrisome. At the time, the Cleveland Cavaliers had lost six consecutive games, including losses to teams that they definitely should have defeated like the Sixers, Kings, and Suns. Before facing the Los […]

15-26: The dismal record that the Cavs were at 41 games into the season a year ago. Fast forward to the offseason and everything started to fall into place, beginning with the luck of the ping pong balls that brought a third number one pick in four years to the franchise that just couldn’t seem […]

Unlike last night’s game of multiple scoring runs against the Los Angeles Lakers, tonight’s game against the neighboring Clippers was a grind-it-out type of game and the Cavaliers came out the victors by a score of 126-121. In a game that did not feature Kevin Love due to overbearing pain from back spasms, Kyrie Irving […]

After Thursday’s matchup between the Cavaliers and Lakers, King James continued his reign on the Black Mamba, taking their 20th battle and extending his record against Kobe to 14-6. That doesn’t say a whole lot though. The two are galaxies that have clashed in different time continuums; as their careers evolved, the Cavs and Lakers’ […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers ended their six-game losing streak tonight by defeating the Los Angeles Lakers on the road, 109-102. LeBron James led the way in his second game back from injury with 35 points, heavily competing with Kobe Bryant’s 19 points and a career-high 17 assists. In what was a game of runs, Cleveland got […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are in the midst of a major slump, having lost six straight games and now stand below .500 again at 19-20 on the season. Here are the top 5 players who have some work to do if the Cavaliers are to succeed in reaching the playoffs and eventually the NBA Finals for […]

After missing seven games with a knee strain and sore back, LeBron James returns to the Cleveland Cavaliers’ lineup; just in time as the Cavs have been struggling lately, dropping to 19-19 in a poor stretch performance in the King’s absense. Despite LeBron James’ return, the Cavs continue to stink it up defensively in the […]

When you see a legend, and think about him/her as a kid, you can imagine all the qualities that would lead that child to the inspiration he/she is today. Who knows, maybe he’ll be Cleveland’s next Olivier Sedra. That passion is what makes fans of Cavs Nation legendary.

Timofey Mozgov’s performance during his physical was through the roof, literally: @Rizzmigizz @talkhoops Looks like it pic.twitter.com/nBqpqIXbzL — Alexander Chernykh (@chernykh) January 10, 2015 The same could not be said for the Cavs performance on Friday night. In what was the first of a five game West Coast road trip, the league-best Golden State Warriors […]

It’s no secret: the East lacks competition, with teams that pale in comparison to the West. This season, however, looks like the start of a new age for the East, as the conference has all eight spots up for grabs. With some surprisingly good teams as well as some disappointing teams, here’s how the 2015 […]

The Cavs front office has slumped in turmoil to start 2015, but after acquiring J.R. Smith and Iman Shumpert on Monday and trading draft picks to Denver for Russian Center Timofey Mozgov just two days later, The Land is finally feeling alive again. The only active rotation player that the Cavs gave up in either […]

There was a lot of buzz surrounding tonight’s game as the 23-11 Houston Rockets entered the Q as one of the top teams in the NBA right now, and because J.R. Smith was making his debut as a Cavalier. Important news also surfaced just before tip-off, as the Cleveland Cavaliers sent a pair of first […]

The Cavs shooting guards have had a great season thus far. In the NBA Finals however, the guards have been struggling shooting, especially one named J.R. Smith. Smith however, will try to get it going in the pivotal Game 5. We look at 10 things you might not know about the Cavs’ latest 6th Man. […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired center Timofey Mozgov from the Denver Nugget in exchange for two future first-round picks. Update to Cavs story w/ @WindhorstESPN: Cavs will send TWO future firsts to Denver for Mozgov — Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) January 7, 2015 Here are the two picks that the Cavaliers are giving to the Nuggets: […]

With LeTank James, Irving’s machine gun quickness and Love’s rocket launcher, Dion Waiters was an explosive that never found its place in Cleveland’s army. With all the fire power, the Cavs looked for defense, and they found it via a three-way deal between New York and Oklahoma City. Bringing in Iman Shumpert and J.R. Smith […]

The Cavaliers traded Dion Waiters to the Oklahoma City Thunder in a three-way deal that brought former New York Knicks J.R. Smith and Iman Shumpert as well as a 1st round pick to The Land. The deal, however, might’ve been consecrated on a basis that goes beyond defense, bench scoring and trade commodities. According to […]

The Cavs marched into Wells Fargo Center this evening to take on the 4-28 76ers. Big news coming tonight, with the Cavs missing LBJ, Varejao, and Irving now due to injury, Dion Waiters, Lou Amundson, and Alex Kirk were also absent from the bench. After the first quarter, news developed that these three have been […]

When desperate times call for desperate measures, the Cavs make a blockbuster decision that might make GM David Griffin a historical businessman. In their mostly insignificant contest with the Philadelphia 76ers, the Cavs pulled Dion Waiters, Lou Amundson and Alex Kirk from the lineup, with sources now confirming that the three are involved in a three-way […]

The Dallas Mavericks came to the Q today and picked up their 5th straight win and handed the Cavs their eighth home loss. The storyline today was how the Cavs would come out against the 24-10 Mavs without LeBron. With some players stepping up in LBJ’s absence, we also saw a lot that the Cavs […]