Cleveland Cavaliers · 11 years agoKing James Re-establishes himself and the Chalk TossAs if the festivities haven’t already impressed in Cleveland tonight, LeBron’s reinstated his chalk toss tradition, and the crowd couldn’t get enough of it: Game on!
Cleveland Cavaliers · 11 years agoThe Wine & Gold will go Navy Tonight!The Cavs will not be opening the season with their Wine nor Gold; rather, it will be a Navy Blue-out in the ecstatic atmospheric conditions of the Q tonight. Tip off is at 8 pm. Your wine & gold will rock the navy. #AllForCLE #CavsOpener pic.twitter.com/caorExUtAq — Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) October 30, 2014 With approximately […]
Cleveland Cavaliers · 11 years agoGame Preview: Cavs Open Regular Season Against New York KnicksThe Cleveland Cavaliers tip off against the visiting New York Knicks in their season opener tonight. Tip off is 8 pm ET, and the game will be nationally televised on TNT. After one of the most intriguing offseasons in NBA history, the entire Cavaliers roster was overhauled a few times over, and we can finally […]
Cleveland Cavaliers · 11 years agoTop 10 Cavs Preseason Plays!Just like that, Cleveland’s summer fantasy and season prologue have come to an end – it’s game day! In total, the Cavs went 5-2 in the preseason; in addition, the Wine and Gold went undefeated in the competitive Central Division games against Chicago, Milwaukee and Indiana. The Cavs open up at home against the New […]
Cleveland Cavaliers · 11 years agoTogether, LeBron Huddles with Cleveland in New Nike AdScreen Shot of Ad The sentimental and surreal summer of Cleveland is being culminated tonight with the Cavs’ opening game against the New York Knicks at the Q. Redemption and salvation, trust and hope, the relationship between LeBron and North East Ohioans is a formidable one, and nothing shows how together we are than LeBron’s […]
Cleveland Cavaliers · 11 years ago5 Lessons from the Cavaliers PreseasonJason Miller/Getty Images With less than 24 hours away separating the Wine and Gold from their first NBA regular season game against the New York Knicks we at Cavs Nation thought it appropriate and interesting to look back at the Cavaliers’ exciting 5-2 preseason and highlight the top five we things learned from it. Start […]
Cleveland Cavaliers · 11 years agoTop 5 Lineup Rotations Coach Blatt Could UseGetty Images Cavs’ Head Coach, David Blatt, has been rapidly learning in his first year coaching in the NBA all while channeling the pressure of coaching a team that boasts the best player on the planet, LeBron James, and 2 other top players in their respective positions, namely Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love. Although the […]
Cleveland Cavaliers · 11 years agoCan Fresh Delly Satistify Cavs' Backup Point Guard Appetite?David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images What is the role of Cavs’ 2nd string point guard, Matthew Dellavadova, and how vital is that role? Matthew Dellavedova, the miniature ‘Wild Thing’. The entire NBA world underestimates how valuable he can be to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Lets take a solid look at why that is. ‘Delly’ is […]
Cleveland Cavaliers · 11 years agoTristan Thompson's Contract in Limbo?Anderson Varejao’s 6-year, $48 million contract he signed in 2009 will be up after this NBA season and the Cavs are in talks with getting the veteran to resign. In Tristan Thompson’s case, LeBron James, Kevin Love and Anderson Varejao could all be free agents next summer so the young big man could have to […]
Cleveland Cavaliers · 11 years agoHow are the Bulls a Threat to the Cavaliers?Getty Images In the most important preseason game of October, the Cleveland Cavaliers faced off against their pre-labeled rival in the Eastern Conference: the Chicago Bulls. Cleveland came out on top in a 107-98 game that saw incredible point guard play from both Derrick Rose and the Cavs’ own Kyrie Irving. Rose finished with a […]
Cleveland Cavaliers · 11 years agoTop 5 Starting 5’s Entering the 2014-15 SeasonDuring the busy 2014-15 offseason, a number of teams have revamped their lineups. With the season only days away, Cavs Nation looks at the Top 5 Starting Lineups in the NBA that will be put out on opening night. These rankings are not set in stone, as injuries and development will change this list entirely […]
Cleveland Cavaliers · 11 years agoNew Sprite Commercial Celebrates LeBron's Return to AkronSprite has released a new commercial featuring LeBron James and his much-celebrated return to Cleveland. It featured the reconstructed Patterson Park in Akron, where LeBron and locals play a pickup game. While LeBron is just as excited for his opening game in Cleveland, having this reunion with his true hometown definitely deserves it’s place before […]
Cleveland Cavaliers · 11 years ago10 Things You Didn't Know About Kevin LoveDavid Richard-USA TODAY Sports On the court, Kevin Love’s identity is ubiquitous. A double-double machine with underestimated IQ, a quarter back in the transition game, and a defender’s nightmare with his shooting range, Kevin Love is known for a lot of things in the NBA; but in regards to his overall career and life, do […]
Cleveland Cavaliers · 11 years agoKendrick Lamar & Kevin Hart to Headline Opening Day for the Cavs Fan FestCavs Nation’s Matt Thomas The day before Halloween just went from exciting to one of the greatest opening days in the history of both Cleveland and the Cavaliers franchise. Before the Cavaliers open their regular season with a home contest against the New York Knicks, they will be co-hosting a free, fan fest with Turner […]
Cleveland Cavaliers · 11 years agoBREAKING: Cavs Invest into Dion Waiters' Fourth-Year OptionGetty Images The Cleveland Cavaliers employed their fourth-year option on shooting guard Dion Waiters. The third-year guard from Syracuse averaged 15.9 points, 3.0 assists, 2.9 rebounds and shot 43 percent last season. This move all but ensures Waiters will be part of the Cavs’ future for the foreseeable future since the Cavs exercised another club […]
Cleveland Cavaliers · 11 years agoGame Preview: Chicago Bulls at Cleveland CavaliersDavid Liam Kyle/NBAE/GettyImages At long last it has arrived. Tonight the Cavaliers (4-1) will host the Chicago Bulls (4-2) in Columbus, Ohio as part of the last stop in the #AllForOhio preseason tour. The key central division matchup will be take place on the grounds of the Ohio State University at the Schottenstein Center where […]
Cleveland Cavaliers · 11 years agoBeats by Dre Presents: LeBron James in RE-ESTABLISHED 2014Beats has used LeBron James’ return to Cleveland as their newest marketing strategy for their brand.Take a look:
Cleveland Cavaliers · 11 years agoTop 5 LeBron James Nike’s as a CavalierBefore the 2003-2004 season, Nike joined LeBron James in his leap of faith from high school to the pros. Back then, that decision faced plenty of scrutiny and people felt Nike was becoming desperate to find its replacement for the next Michael Jordan; enough to throw $90 million dollars at an 18-year-old who became a […]
Cleveland Cavaliers · 11 years agoHighlights: Cavs Defeat Pacers 98-93Photo by Cavs On the second night of their back to back double header, the Cavs went south to play the Indiana Pacers in the Cintas Center at Xavier University in Cincinnati, OH. The Cavs came out with the 98-93 win in a close game that was decided in the last minute. Here are the […]
Cleveland Cavaliers · 11 years agoPreseason Preview: Cleveland Cavaliers at Indiana PacersPat Lovell-USA TODAY Sports The Cleveland Cavaliers will look to maintain their perfect preseason record (3-0) tonight at 7 PM at the Cintas Center in Cincinnati against the Indiana Pacers (1-2). Cleveland Cavaliers Projected Starting 5 PG – Matthew Dellavedova SG – Dion Waiters SF – LeBron James PF – Kevin Love C – Brendan […]
Cleveland Cavaliers · 11 years agoRECAP: Cavs Beat Bucks to Improve to 3-0 in PreseasonDavid Liam Kyle/NBAE/GettyImages Cleveland fans got their second official taste of Cavs basketball Tuesday night at Quicken Loans Arena as the Cavs played host to the Milwaukee Bucks. The game was a tight contest in which both squads allowed a great deal of offense for most of the game, no doubt wanting to explore […]
Cleveland Cavaliers · 11 years agoPregame Coverage: 3 Things to Watch for Cavs vs BucksMorry Gash | The Associated Press Tonight the Cavs (2-0) will host the Bucks (1-2) at Quicken Loans Arena in a preseason contest between these two central division opponents. The two squads last faced off against each other in April of last season in a tight game with both teams fighting for pride rather than […]
Cleveland Cavaliers · 11 years agoKyrie Irving and LeBron James to Miss ActionBrett Davis-USA TODAY Sports Images Heading into the midst of the preseason schedule, two of Cleveland’s biggest superstars will reside in suits on the bench: Kyrie Irving and LeBron James. Kyrie Irving will continue to nurse his ankle injury and sit out of games until at least Friday, when the Cavs take on the Dallas […]
Cleveland Cavaliers · 11 years agoJoe Harris: A Rookie in the RoughDion Waiters and Mike Miller are often the first Shooting Guards that come to mind for the Cleveland Cavaliers, but one offseason addition shouldn’t be overlooked: Joe Malcolm Harris. A rookie out of Virginia, Harris was drafted by the Cavs with the 33rd overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft. Harris led the Virginia Cavaliers […]
Cleveland Cavaliers · 11 years agoPreseason Comparison of Central Division JuggernautsRob Grabowski/USA TODAY Sports We’ve reached that happy time of year, when NBA action has begun (albeit preseason) and every team seemingly has limitless potential. The Wine and Gold were the first team in the central division to hit the hardwood when they hosted Maccabi Tel Aviv a week ago at Quicken Loans Arena. The […]
Cleveland Cavaliers · 11 years agoDion Waiters: A Question Waiting to be AnsweredFelipe Dana, AP Perhaps what’s most appreciative about Dion Waiters is his fire; his relentless drive to become “The Best” with his sheer abundance of blazing (over) confidence. Though his devotion is apparent, how he’ll come to help the Cavaliers hinges largely on his up-tempo ego and oddly, his aforementioned ambition. Last year’s train-wreck season […]
Cleveland Cavaliers · 11 years agoHIGHLIGHTS: Cavs OT Win Over The Miami HeatGetty Images As dramatic as the anticipation was, the finale to the Cavs’ preseason rivalry matchup with the Miami Heat was even more epic than what anyone expected. The Cavaliers resiliently won in the final seconds of OT against the Heat, 122-119. Kevin Love led the way 25 points and 7 rebounds, which we can […]
Cleveland Cavaliers · 11 years agoCavaliers vs Heat Pregame Coverage: The Rio ExperienceCavs Nation’s Matt Thomas NBA Global Games 2014 will tipoff this evening at 5pm ET in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil where the Cleveland Cavaliers will face-off against the Miami Heat. Those two names instantly tell you this isn’t an ordinary preseason matchup. From Kyrie sitting out because of his precautionary leg injury to the anticipated […]
Cleveland Cavaliers · 11 years agoNBA Teams and Players Hit the Jackpot!Gregory Shamus/Getty Images When LeBron James consecrated his decision to come home and return to the Cavaliers back in July, the entire league felt shockwaves of jubilation and questions. When the terms of his contract were released, the fact that it was only for two years undoubtedly raised some eyebrows among NBA fans. It was […]
Cleveland Cavaliers · 11 years agoCavs Unveil New Navy Blue JerseysCleveland Cavaliers Few would argue with the claim that the Cleveland Cavaliers are the most transformed team in the NBA entering the 2014-15 season. From offseason roster additions (LeBron James and Kevin Love just to name a few) to the all new, redesigned court at Quicken Loans Arena, the past few months have been nothing […]
Cleveland Cavaliers · 11 years agoChris Bosh says Kevin Love Faces Unsettling Transition with CavsIssac Baldizon/Getty Images As the days approach the biggest game of preseason this weekend in Brazil between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Miami Heat, there has been the inevitable apprehension and political statements we’d all expect. In a recent interview, Bosh spoke with Bleacher Report, saying, “Yeah, it’s a lot more difficult taking a step […]
Cleveland Cavaliers · 11 years agoKyrie Irving Suffers Leg Injury in PracticePat Lovell, USA TODAY Sports Reports now surfacing reveal that Kyrie Irving suffered a lower leg injury during practice earlier this week. Thankfully, Kyrie’s x-rays from his MRI show both tests on his right leg to be negative. The Cavs are currently labeling him as day-to-day simply as a precaution, and his status for this […]
Cleveland Cavaliers · 11 years ago[VIDEO] New Cavs' Pump Up Intro for 2014 PreseasonScreenshot of 2014 Preseason Intro Video If you’ve ever been to a Cavs game, you know the experience entails more than 48 minutes of basketball. T-shirts giveaways, dazzling Scream Team dances and all sorts of random shenanigans with Cavs’ mascot Moondog. Before any of this commences, there’s always one event – a sign from the […]
Cleveland Cavaliers · 11 years agoRay Allen's Agent Silences Twitter Rumors of Client's SigningREUTERS/Kevin C. Cox/Pool Twitter exploded Tuesday of apparent news that Ray Allen had finalized his deal with the Cavs. A local Cleveland writer confirmed these suspicions, and news of Allen’s signing spread. It was not to be, however, as Ray Allen’s agent clarified that the NBA’s most prolific 3-point shooter has yet to make his […]
Cleveland Cavaliers · 11 years agoRay Allen will Sign with the Cavs!Cleveland’s summer of 2014 has broken expectation after expectation. The sugar rush of free agents the Cavaliers have signed this offseason was just given a cherry on top. Cleveland’s highly anticipated signing of Ray Allen has been confirmed: This is simply fantastic news for Cleveland. In addition to the veteran experience and built chemistry with […]
Cleveland Cavaliers · 11 years agoTristan Thompson to Start Over Anderson Varejao at Center?AP Photo/Tony Dejak When the Cleveland Cavaliers acquired Kevin Love from Minnesota, it appeared Tristan Thompson would be headed to the bench for the 2014/15 season. It now appears that Head Coach David Blatt is considering starting Thompson at center and bringing Anderson Varejao off the bench. Thompson is not your prototypical NBA center at […]
Cleveland Cavaliers · 11 years agoHIGHLIGHTS: Cavs Win in Preseason Opener vs Maccabi Tel AvivOfficial Site of the Cleveland Cavaliers The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated Coach Blatt’s former team, the Maccabi Tel Aviv, 107-80 Sunday night at the Q. Kyrie led the Cavs with 16 points, followed by Waiters with 15 points, Thompson with 14 points and 13 rebounds, James with 12 and 4 assists and Kevin Love with 8 […]
Cleveland Cavaliers · 11 years agoPRE-GAME REPORT: Cavs vs Maccabi Tel AvivCavs Nation’s Matt Thomas It would not be remiss if the Cavs attached a “Thank You” card to the result of tonight’s preseason matchup. Coach Blatt’s winning history with Maccabi Tel Aviv was essential in selecting him as the coach to lead the most exciting team in basketball. For those who don’t follow European basketball, […]
Cleveland Cavaliers · 11 years agoWho has the Best Chance to Land Ray Allen?Cavs Nation’s Matt Thomas Out of all the popular free agents from this past summer, one big name has yet to decide whether or not he wants to return to the NBA let alone his next team. Shooting Guard Ray Allen, who is entering his 19th year in the NBA, is arguably the best available […]
Cleveland Cavaliers · 11 years agoLeBron James and Coach Blatt want to do 'Something Special'Cavs Nation’s Matt Thomas The 2014-15 NBA season will be far different from anything Cleveland has recently seen from their Cavaliers. Prior to the offseason, Kyrie Irving was an All-Star who was constantly hampered by injuries and a lack of support from his teammates. Mike Brown was the Cavaliers coach who didn’t seem to have […]