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Nam Y. Huh / AP Shortly after the Wine and Gold Scrimmage on Wednesday, there were multiple reports that LeBron James left the opening game with back soreness. Following the scrimmage, Coach David Blatt did his best to downplay the issue, ambiguously saying, “I think overall LeBron’s fine. He’s got a little bit of back […]

Matt Sayles, Invision for Starz Entertainment LeBron James is now expanding his portfolio to a TV series that will showcase his rise as a youth basketball player in Akron, Ohio. It’s called “Becoming,” and it will contain never before seen footage of the King’s AAU and youth days. As LeBron’s TV character goes pro, footage […]

AP The public got their first glimpse of the 2014/15 Cavaliers this past Wednesday, and the evening did not disappoint. From highlight-reel dunks to a first look at the all-new court at Quicken Loans Arena, Cavs fans got an exclusive peak at what’s to come this season. Of all the spectacles, the one person that […]

Tens of thousands packed the Q to witness a rebirth of Cavs basketball. Players, coaches and fans alike all shared in a moment of resilience, as we all truly realized how far the Cavs have come since 2010. Here are the player introductions and the full highlights of the game. From LeBron’s ferocious slams, Kyrie’s […]

The Cavs held their Wine and Gold scrimmage today in their newly renovated stadium and they put on a show! In this play here, you can see the chemistry between LeBron and Kyrie already building as the two connect for an incredible play. It will be exciting to see this duo in action this season […]

Jack Arent/NBAE/Getty Images The Cavs have expanded their training camp roster, which is now 18 members with the addition of guard Stephen Holt. Standing at 6-4, 195 lbs, Holt is an undrafted free agent from St. Mary’s who the Cavs picked up after his performance in the Atlanta Hawks Summer League. In the summer, Holt […]

David Richard-USA TODAY Sport Recently Dion Waiters made comments regarding the Cavaliers backcourt and how he believes Cleveland boasts the best one, specifically over John Wall and his Wizards backcourt partner in crime, Bradley Beal. On Monday, Bradley Beal told reporters that John Wall and himself are “definitely the best backcourt in the league.” Dion […]

Michael Allen Blair/Digital First Media This has, without a doubt, been an epic off-season for the Cleveland Cavaliers. No one can stop thinking about the endless possibilities the franchise can achieve, consequently getting everyone wrapped up in the hype in some way. It’s exciting, but how much of a distraction has it been to the […]

Brad Penner – USA TODAY Sports The United States Men’s National Team has had big players and outstanding teams in the past. The most memorable so far is likely the Dream Team from the 1992 Olympics which included Larry Bird of Boston, Michael Jordan of Chicago, Magic Johnson of the Lakers, Karl Malone from the […]

David Richards – USA TODAY Sports Imagine a big 4 in Cleveland. While Roy Hibbert struggled in the playoffs and had season averages of 9.3 ppg, 5.5 rpg and 2.2 blocks a game, he still fills in a rather vacant spot in the Cavs lineup: center. The Cavs do not have a definitive starting center, […]

Associated Press The Cleveland Cavaliers have a relatively short history that started in 1970. Since its inception, the franchise has had 19 different coaches. Some of these coaches were short-term and some for the long haul. Let’s take a look at the top five Cleveland Cavalier’s coaches, a brief look at their careers and accomplishments. […]

Jared Wickerham/Getty Images Less than 48 hours after acquiring Keith Bogans from the Boston Celtics in exchange for Dwight Powell, John Lucas, Erik Murphy and Malcolm Thomas, the Cavaliers have made another calculated trade that could, believe it or not, make the future of the franchise even brighter. Quickly trading Bogans helps the Cavs avoid […]

Zzzzz, Zzzzz, Zzzzz Kevin is sleeping soundly in bed, dreaming of the future when he hears the worst noise in the world, the sound of his alarm going off. BEEP. BEEP. BEEP. He wakes up, sighs and smacks the alarm to stop the obnoxious beeping. Kevin tosses the covers off and remembers that today is […]

David Liam Kyle/NBAE/Getty Images Basketball notifications were blowing up today, as the Cavs Media Day introduced the new and dramatically improved roster of the Cleveland Cavaliers. It was a day of interviews, photo-shoots and press conferences for the media to start trending on Twitter, posting on Instagram and sharing on Facebook. It was the first […]

Gregory Shamus – Getty Images Last year, LeBron James was a 2-time NBA champion with the Miami Heat. Winning in back-to-back seasons, LeBron had the grand chance to complete a three-peat and win his 3rd consecutive championship. However, what happened in the 2014 NBA Finals was a complete turnaround from what was expected; the Spurs […]

Video Game James The Thunderous leader of Oklahoma City hung out at the ‘Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’ last night. Casually chatting about his undying love and impeccable skill for the NBA 2K15 video game, Jimmy asks a pointed question of humility: That’s right! Kevin Durant refuses to indulge in his own personal video game […]

Getty Images Lost in the flurry of summer signings by the Cleveland Cavaliers is Power Forward Tristan Thompson’s desire for a new contract. He has glimpses of potential, and reports suggest that he believes he deserves such compensation. As reported by the Akron Beacon Journal’s Jason Lloyd, “What hasn’t been discussed is a contract extension […]

David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images Austin Carr is arguably the biggest contributor to the Cleveland Cavaliers to date. As a player, fan, and commentator, Carr has dedicated his life to the Cavs. His nickname, “Mr. Cavalier,” encompasses his legend and represents the honor and pride he holds for his team. Carr was chosen by […]

David Richard-USA TODAY Sports With the 2014-2015 season dawning upon us, it is important to see where the Cavaliers stand. This team is under the microscope of the public and the sporting world. So we need to look at the Cavs from all angles: the good, the bad, and the ugly. The Good LeBron James, […]

Scott Strazzante/Tribune photo Coming off an MVP performance at the 2014 FIBA World Cup, Kyrie Irving’s expectations for the upcoming season are tremendous. The young point guard can learn from his predecessor Derrick Rose after he had his success in the 2010 FIBA World Cup. After the USA lifted the 2010 FIBA World Cup trophy […]

Christian Petersen/Getty Images Kyrie Irving has played himself into the conversation of the NBA’s best point guards. There’s no refuting that Irving, after being named the MVP of the All-Star game and FIBA World Cup in the same season, is on the verge of superstardom. So far, that success hasn’t translated exactly as the Cavs […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have undergone a massive transformation in the past 4 months aided by some good fortune that began at the NBA draft lottery. On May 14th, 2014 the Cavaliers entered the NBA draft lottery with the 8th worst record and a miniscule 1.7% chance of winning the #1 overall pick. Somehow…someway…Cleveland won the […]

The eyes of the basketball world will be watching the Cleveland Cavaliers this season. A franchise that entered the offseason with one of the most mediocre teams in today’s NBA is finishing the summer with one of the most exciting rosters in NBA history. Now, with all the hype and drama lifting expectations of critics, […]

Preparing for the upcoming season, the Cleveland Cavaliers have made another key addition to bolster their frontline today. According to representatives the Cavs signed free-agent forward, Lou Amundson. He is a 6’9 forward who played for UNLV from 2008 to 2010. After being drafted in the league, he played a very important role down low […]

NBA 2K15 is set to be released on October 7, 2014 and there is a lot of anticipation and hype for the game. As the release date approaches, more and more details about the game are coming out. Just recently, LeBron’s rating was revealed as the highest rated player in the game. Now the entire […]

It was unknown as to whether or not the project would get done, but it appears the Cleveland Cavaliers will be providing fans with a brand new high-definition scoreboard for the upcoming season. Kevin Kleps from the Cleveland Crain’s reported that the Cavs are planning on hoisting a brand new $10 million scoreboard before the […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have not qualified for the playoffs or a winning season since 2010. The franchise has never won a NBA title, has 1 Conference Championship, and 3 Division Titles. The expectations of the team were not very high. With multiple off season trades and acquisitions the Cavaliers exceptionally accomplished, these expectations have been […]

At 25 years old, LeBron James had to make one of the hardest decisions of his life in the best possible manner. As one of the most criticized players in sports, all eyes were on James and his first encounter with free agency. Coming off a very disappointing playoff series defeat to the Boston Celtics, […]

USATSI In the last 4 long and frustrating years, there has only been one player that has stayed true to his Wine and Gold- and that man is Anderson Varejao. Literally, he is the only current player that has stayed on the Cavs’ roster since LeBron’s exodus. In a recent interview, “The Wild Thing” extended […]

With this year’s busy offseason wrapping up, it is apparent who the top teams are going to be. The Cleveland Cavaliers by far made the most out of the past few months. The chances of the Cavalier winning the east are astronomical, but to ensure a championship victory, there are 4 things the Cavs must […]

Bill Pugliano/Getty Images For Cleveland fans the name Dan Gilbert may elicit a lot of emotions. Many fans love his passion and his dedication to build a winning team, some have questioned his “meddling” ways as reported by various media sources, but what cannot be denied is that he is a shrewd businessman. Regardless of […]

Jim Rogash/Getty Images The 2014 offseason has been quite a memorable one for the NBA. From the highly skilled players drafted to the big names who have moved on to play for different and now contending teams, this offseason has been full of surprises. With the Eastern conference making the biggest moves, there are now […]

During the end of LeBron James’ first tenure in Cleveland, the Cavaliers were considered serious contenders to win NBA Championships. Those were the years, the times when King James established a winning culture that elevated any mediocre expectations in the city of Cleveland. The Cavaliers’ teams of 2008-2010 had a lot of success, especially at […]

Noah K. Murray/USA TODAY Sports There have been a lot of articles fueling the conversation of the Cavalier’s bench. Most of what is being said is that their bench lacks strength and depth. There are more trade rumors circling around teams in the league that would make the Cavs’ bench more appealing. That said, the […]

This summer, the Cleveland Cavaliers put themselves on the list of legendary Big 3’s of all time with LeBron James, Kevin Love, and Kyrie Irving. What if Cleveland has something else in their back pocket? Someone who gives them the potential to have one of the league’s very rare Big 4’s? There have been recent […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have made a lot of moves this offseason, and totally revamped their roster from where it stood in early July, however there are still moves to be made. While adding LeBron James and Kevin Love in one offseason is astounding, to be a championship caliber team they must address the frontcourt. Love […]

The trade sending Kevin Love to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Andrew Wiggins and Anthony Bennett was finally finalized last week. The trade has been in the talks for over a month now but could not be completed due to the fact that Wiggins signed a rookie contract with the Cavs, which prevented him […]

Expectations, emotions and passion from every basketball fan following the league’s summer changes have been centered around the unlikely rising city of Cleveland. The aftermath of Cleveland’s blockbuster trades has left the city in frenzy. Of course, the cherry on top of this sweet summer is the Cavs’ acquisition of Kevin Love. Typically known as […]

Marvin Fong/Plain Dealer When Lebron James left for South Florida in 2010, it was no secret that the Cleveland Cavaliers franchise was going to take a hit, both on the court and off the court. However, there were many fears that the city of Cleveland itself was also going to be headed for further economic […]