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Cleveland Cavaliers big man Larry Nance Jr. says Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert’s positive coronavirus test was “terrifying.” The Cavs big man hasn’t left his house in over a week as the coronavirus continues to spread. In a phone interview with Kelsey Russo of The Athletic, Nance talked about Gobert’s test and being diagnosed with […]

Cavs teammates Kevin Love and Tristan Thompson have heard their names tossed about in trade scenarios for years, yet both have remained in Cleveland. Despite the fact that the 2019-20 season has been suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic, there are still questions about their futures with the team. The Cavs decided to bring on […]

The NBA is on an indefinite hiatus due to the COVID-19 outbreak. While the Cleveland Cavaliers season is on pause, now is as good a time as ever to look back on the history of the Cavs. Here are 10 players you may not have known spent some time in wine and gold uniform. 10. […]

Cavs big man Larry Nance Jr. is donating $50,000 each to the Greater Cleveland Food Bank and Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank amid the coronavirus pandemic, per Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com. The Cavs forward is an Akron native: “I’m just happy to be able to provide some support to the communities that have supported me,” Nance […]

During the NBA suspension because of the coronavirus, NBA players have been playing against each other or with each other in video games. Cavs big man Larry Nance Jr. is trying to get on the sticks with Channing Frye. However, it appears Frye doesn’t have a PS4: . @channingfrye get a PS4 you BUM — […]

Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star big man Kevin Love joined the Today Show on NBC to discuss his donation to Cavs employees who were affected by the coronavirus suspension. Love said he felt it was time for athletes to step up and be community leaders. The Cavs star donated $100,000 for all team workers. As we all […]

Cleveland Cavaliers star Kevin Love had a heartfelt message for the NBA family and the fans, both of which have been rattled by the coronavirus pandemic that has turned a world upside down. Quarantined like the rest of NBA players have been advised, the Cavs veteran shared some words of inspiration along with some tips […]

Due to ongoing concerns surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, the NBA has decided to suspend the 2019-20 regular season. At 19-46, the Cavs have struggled to find a rhythm. Still, there have been several bright moments from various players on the team throughout this campaign. Double T shines in OT win Drafted with the 4th overall […]

Though he was ultimately taken at No. 3 overall by the Sixers in the 2014 NBA Draft, Cameroonian big man Joel Embiid wanted to go No. 1 to the Cavs. In fact, the three-time All-Star made a pitch to then-GM David Griffin in an attempt to earn his favor in the draft: “Come on, Griff, […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers shocked the NBA by pulling off a late deal for Andre Drummond right before the trade deadline passed, but the Cavs were anxiously keeping their eye on quite a few available big men — including Myles Turner of the Indiana Pacers. The NBA’s leading shot blocker in 2018-19 is believed to be […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are developing a compensation plan to continue paying their event staff and hourly workforce which is impacted by the NBA suspending the season, per Tania Ganguli of the Los Angeles Times. Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban said on Wednesday he was going to do something for the people who work at the […]

The Cavs sent out an official statement with regards to the growing concern about the coronavirus. As part of their statement, the team announced that no players on the roster are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. Contrary to some reports, the Cavs also announced that the team is not being quarantined at this point: Via Cavs.com: […]

Former Cavs head coach John Beilein has landed a new job with the Big Ten Network: Welcome to BTN, @JohnBeilein! Coach Beilein makes his first studio analyst appearance on Wednesday night’s #B1GTourney Tip-Off Show at 5:30 PM ET. pic.twitter.com/Ii32xRaJuN — Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) March 10, 2020 Beilein was hired as head coach of the […]

The Cavs have agreed to a multi-year contract with head coach JB Bickerstaff, according to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com. Bickerstaff took over for John Beilein: #Cavs have agreed to a multi-year contract with head coach J.B. Bickerstaff, league sources tell @clevelanddotcom — Chris Fedor (@ChrisFedor) March 10, 2020 The Cavs have gone 5-5 under Bickerstaff. […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers managed to secure their second straight win on Sunday, thanks to a strong effort from forward Larry Nance Jr. against the San Antonio Spurs. It was the type of outing that Cavs center Andre Drummond has been asking for. Nance went 3-for-5 from deep in the clutch 132-129 victory in overtime. According […]

Cavs big man Tristan Thompson is expected to miss time due to his eye injury, per Sam Amico of Sports Illustrated. The Cavs have already ruled Thompson out for Tuesday’s game against the Chicago Bulls. Thompson has appeared in 57 games for the Cavs this season. He’s averaging 12.0 points, 10.1 rebounds and 2.1 assists while […]

J.B. Bickerstaff was elevated to head coach of the Cavs after John Beilein’s decision to step down from the position in February. So far, the team’s performance, as well its overall mood, seems to have improved. In fact, one player on the roster told Chris Fedor of cleveland.com about the drastic difference: “It’s night and […]

Cleveland Cavaliers center Andre Drummond is expected to make his return Sunday against the San Antonio Spurs, per Kelsey Russo of The Athletic. Drummond has been dealing with a calf injury, but he was upgraded to probable ahead of Sunday’s matchup. The big man has missed five of the last six games: The only update […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will be without two of their rookies as they face the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night. Both Darius Garland (groin) and Kevin Porter Jr. (concussion) are out again: #Cavs list Garland, Porter as OUT again tonight, Drummond probable. — Tom Withers (@twithersAP) March 8, 2020 This will be Garland’s fourth consecutive […]

It has been a rough season for Cleveland Cavaliers veteran point guard Matthew Dellavedova, but the Aussie delivered in a big way in a surprising 104-102 victory over the Denver Nuggets. The Cavs guard recorded a career-high 14 assists starting in place of the injured Darius Garland, and he also hit a clutch 3-pointer to […]

Former player Kendrick Perkins praised the Cleveland Cavaliers — especially sophomore guard Collin Sexton — for their tremendous play as of late under new head coach J.B. Bickerstaff. In doing so, Perkins also did not hold back in blasting former Cavs coach John Beilein in his tweet. Since the Cavs got that old man out […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are signing G Leaguer Sheldon Mac to a 10-day contract, per Spencer Davies of Basketball Insiders. Mac has not played in the NBA since suffering a torn Achilles during the 2017 preseason. But he will get another chance to prove himself after a strong run in the G League: Formerly known as […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers announced on Thursday that Cavs rookie guard Kevin Porter Jr. has been placed in the NBA concussion protocol after sustaining contact to the head during Wednesday’s game against the Boston Celtics at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Porter’s status and return to play will be updated as appropriate. STATUS UPDATE: @kevinporterjr has been placed […]

Cavs forward Kevin Love had high praise for Collin Sexton’s productivity following Wednesday night’s 112-106 loss to the Celtics: Under-appreciated — a walking bucket. In my 12 years, he’s right at the top for hardest worker I’ve seen/been around. https://t.co/BcXTvM0qAk — Kevin Love (@kevinlove) March 5, 2020 Sexton, now in his sophomore season with the […]

Cavs forward Kevin Porter Jr. is upset with the way the media and fans depicted his lack of playing time in Wednesday night’s game against the Celtics. Prior to Wednesday’s matchup, several reports were released that indicated Porter had forgot his jersey. As you might expect, the media gravitated towards this story. However, the former […]

Cavs guard Collin Sexton netted a career-high 41-point night against the Boston Celtics, but it almost didn’t happen without some guidance from Kevin Love. The veteran power forward gave him the green light to take the last shot of the game, but Sexton seemed unaware he had 38 points and was so close to the […]

It took a good while, but Collin Sexton is finally living up to the lofty expectations the Cleveland Cavaliers set when they picked him eighth overall in 2018. He scored an incredible 41 points against the Boston Celtics, and Larry Nance Jr. is more than happy with the sudden jump in performance the diminutive guard […]

Cleveland Cavaliers young gun Collin Sexton forged his name beside LeBron James and Kyrie Irving as the third player in franchise history to record a 40-point game before turning 22-years-old, per Justin Kubatko of StatMuse. Sexton dropped 41 points in the Cavs’ 112-106 loss to the Boston Celtics on Wednesday. Sexton was 17-of-30 from the […]

Cleveland Cavaliers rookie Kevin Porter Jr. had a movie-like moment on Wednesday night prior to the Cavs’ game against the Boston Celtics. For those that have seen the movie Friday Night Lights, this will be especially humorous. In the movie, there is a scene where a third-string running back is called into the game. But […]

Cleveland Cavaliers big man Tristan Thompson will miss his third consecutive game on Wednesday when the Cavs take on the Boston Celtics. #Cavs Tristan Thompson is OUT for tonight’s game against the Celtics. — Kelsey Russo (@kelseyyrusso) March 4, 2020 Thompson has appeared in 55 games for the Cavs this season. He’s averaging 12.2 points, […]

Cleveland Cavaliers second-year point guard Collin Sexton says the vibe around the Cavs is so much better under JB Bickerstaff. The Cavs are 3-4 since Bickerstaff took over for John Beilein immediately after the All-Star break. Even a blind man can tell the players in Cleveland are having more fun playing the game of basketball […]

In what will be their sixth call-up of the season, the Cavs have decided to sign Sir’Dominic Pointer of the Canton Charge to a 10-day contract. Chris Fedor of cleveland.com reported news of Pointer’s deal with the Cavs on Wednesday afternoon. Notably, the 6-6 wing was in action with the Charge that same morning, scoring […]

Cavs big man Andre Drummond will miss his second straight game on Wednesday against the Boston Celtics. Drummond has a left calf strain: #Cavs 5:30 ET injury report for tomorrow’s game against the Celtics: Andre Drummond (calf strain) – OUT Darius Garland (groin strain) – OUT Tristan Thompson (knee contusion) – questionable Dante Exum (ankle sprain) […]

Kevin Love and Jordan Clarkson became really close buddies in their nearly two years together with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The two friends saw each other for the first time since the Cavs dealt Clarkson to the Utah Jazz in late December. By the looks of it, it really seems like they missed each other’s company. […]

For years, Larry Nance Jr. and Jordan Clarkson served as teammates — be it with the Los Angeles Lakers or the Cleveland Cavaliers. Now, however, thanks to an in-season trade, Clarkson is a member of the Utah Jazz. This makes Monday night’s Cavs-Jazz game a bit more interesting, as Nance and Clarkson will square off […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers made one of the more surprising moves at the NBA Trade Deadline, trading for former Detroit Pistons star center Andre Drummond. While the move might otherwise have reflected a desire to win in the coming years, Drummond has a player option for the 2020-21 season that makes his own future somewhat unclear. […]

Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star center Andre Drummond will play against the Indiana Pacers on Saturday. Drummond has missed the previous two games for the Cavs because of a left calf strain: #Cavs coach J.B. Bickerstaff said C Andre Drummond (left calf strain) will play tonight vs Pacers — Marla Ridenour (@MRidenourABJ) February 29, 2020 Drummond has […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are doing a bit of thinking in hindsight. Former Cavs head coach John Beilein’s resignation has prompted a number of questions from players on the roster, some of whom have asked whether they could have made the situation easier for Beilein. Add Collin Sexton to that list. Sexton recently admitted he wondered […]

Cleveland Cavaliers rookie Kevin Porter Jr. says the Cavs want to be a defensive-minded team moving forward. Porter says he wants teams to fear the Cavs on the defensive end of the floor: "Our identity, (and what we want to be), is a defensive threat."@Kevinporterjr and the squad are locking in for #CavsPelicans. FULL VIDEO: […]