Cleveland Cavaliers Articles - Page 62

It’s still just December, but NBA scouts are already doing their due diligence in scouting for next year’s draft. Per Sam Amico on Sports Illustrated, the Cleveland Cavaliers have particularly scouted potential no. 1 overall pick LaMelo Ball in preparation for what could be a top draft pick for the Cavs in June 2020. Like […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers suffered their fifth consecutive defeat on Friday, as they fell to the Orlando Magic, 93-87, in a tightly-contested matchup. Veteran big man Tristan Thompson was huge for his team, logging 10 points, seven rebounds, five assists, three steals, and two blocks in 32 minutes of action. After the game, reporters caught up […]

Multiple reports regarding trouble in the Cleveland Cavaliers surfaced on Friday, claiming that the team’s players were supposedly unhappy with John Beilein’s coaching style. Despite the reported discord between him and his players, Beilein recently revealed that a couple of Cavs veterans (who he refused to name) still offered words of encouragement and support to […]

After reports surfaced that the Cleveland Cavaliers’ locker room is unhappy with his coaching style, Cavs head coach John Beilein may soon be in the same predicament as recently fired New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale. Growing discontent has been brewing in Cleveland after the team’s poor start to the 2019-20 NBA season, which […]

Amid rumors that there is a disconnect between Cleveland Cavaliers head coach John Beilein and the team’s players, Cavs forward Larry Nance Jr. offered his own opinion. Ideally, you want to keep those things in house. But that’s today’s NBA. … I’ve never had a problem with a coach in my life. I wanted to […]

Cleveland Cavaliers veteran power forward Kevin Love is reportedly on the trade market, with ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reporting on Friday that the 2016 NBA champions are ready to “listen” to offers for the 31-year-old. https://www.instagram.com/p/B5wFu8_nCSY/ Love signed an extension with the Cavs in 2015, which went into effect in the 2015-16 season. The five-time All-Star […]

Players in the Cleveland Cavaliers locker room are unhappy with the way new head coach John Beilein has been leading them this season, with many going as far as drowning out his voice due to his college style of coaching, according to Joe Vardon and Shams Charania of The Athletic. Cavs players are already looking […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have now played 20 games, which means Darius Garland is now 1/4 of the way through his rookie season. The fifth overall pick has had a rough go, much like Collin Sexton last year. How do the two players compare at this point in their careers, and based on what Sexton did […]

Following Tuesday night’s loss to the Pistons, Kevin Love lamented the fact that the Cavs seem to be unaware of what sets they’re in at times. Cleveland was competitive in the first quarter of Tuesday night’s game, but the Pistons pulled further and further away as time went on. At the final horn, the Cavs […]

Cavs rookie Dylan Windler has been sidelined for the entirety of this season due to a left tibial stress reaction. However, the former Belmont standout was on the practice court with his teammates over the weekend, and it sounds like his recovery is progressing well. According to a report from Chris Fedor of cleveland.com, the […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have shown some willingness to make Tristan Thompson part of their future with the veteran forward heading for free agency. According to Chris Fedor of cleveland.com, the Cavs regard Thompson as a leader and role model for some of their budding youngsters, like Collin Sexton and Darius Garland: Thompson’s a great leader […]

Cleveland Cavaliers veteran power forward/center became the fourth player in franchise history on Friday night to reach 5,000 rebounds, per CavsNation’s Kenny Honaker. Tristan Thompson now has 5,000 rebounds for his career in the #NBA. He's the fourth member of the #Cavs franchise to reach that mark.#CavsNation #Congratulations — Kenny Honaker (@CavsNationKen) November 30, 2019 […]

Following his team’s 116-104 loss to the Orlando Magic, Cleveland Cavaliers head coach John Beilein said Cavs officials will seek an explanation from the NBA regarding the number of travelling calls they received on Wednesday night. John Beilein says #Cavs have call in to NBA to try to get explanation on being whistled for so […]

In their 116-104 loss against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday, the Cleveland Cavaliers committed a total of 25 turnovers — something that infuriated Cavs head coach John Beilein. Out of the Cavs’ 25 turnovers, a chunk of which were traveling calls. Beilein has made it a point to emphasize traveling violations this season, which makes […]

First-year Cavs head coach John Beilein is frustrated with the amount of travelling calls that were levied against his team in Wednesday night’s 116-104 loss to the Orlando Magic, according to a report from Chris Fedor of cleveland.com. The Cavs dug themselves into a hole early in Wednesday night’s matchup, committing seven turnovers in the […]

Being a 12-year veteran on a young Cleveland Cavaliers squad, Kevin Love has been involved in all sorts of trade rumors this season. And for great reason, too. He’s still just 31 years old with plenty to offer any contending team looking to add a valuable piece to bolster their chances at an NBA championship. […]

Richard Jefferson — the current color commentator of the Brooklyn Nets — played for eight teams in his 17-year career, but there was one team that he was apparently uninterested in joining. The outspoken Jefferson lit into the New York Knicks franchise during a recent Nets broadcast, saying he knew it was time to retire […]

Cleveland Cavaliers rookie Kevin Porter Jr. produced a striking highlight in the second quarter of the Cavs’ matchup against the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night. Early in the second frame, Porter rose to the occasion and threw down a staggering jam over two Nets defenders. Kevin Porter Jr. over TWO Nets 😤 pic.twitter.com/n3nkOL6Idz — Bleacher […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will be without All-Star power forward Kevin Love for the second straight game on Monday when they host the Brooklyn Nets. Larry Nance Jr. will start in Love’s place for the Cavs. Kevin Love is out again tonight with a lower back contusion. Larry Nance Jr. will start. — Kelsey Russo (@kelseyyrusso) […]

Though his decision to ask for a trade after winning the 2016 NBA championship was met with criticism, Tristan Thompson believes the Cavs will retire Kyrie Irving’s jersey one day. Thompson and Irving share a unique bond. Thompson was with the Cavs when they decided to draft Irving with the No. 1 overall pick in […]

A lot was said about Kyrie Irving’s decision to leave Cleveland after winning the 2016 NBA championship. Even more was said about his decision to join the Nets, parting ways with the Boston Celtics prior to this season. Despite this speculation, Irving still has several people in his corner, including his former Cavs teammates Kevin […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers take on the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday. They could be without their best player, as Cavs All-Star Kevin Love is questionable to play due to a lower back contusion. The Cavs played on Friday, falling to the Dallas Mavericks. Love played 25 minutes and finished with eight points and seven rebounds […]

In what appeared to be a clear message, Cavs head coach John Beilein decided to bench three of his starters at the beginning of the second half of Wednesday night’s game against the Miami Heat: Darius Garland, Collin Sexton and Cedi Osman. The starting backcourt trio struggled to find a rhythm in the first half. […]

Cavs head coach John Beilein held a one-hour film session inside American Airlines Arena on Thursday afternoon. His goal, according to Chris Fedor of cleveland.com, was to address several of the team’s early-season issues, including poor defensive play. The Cavs had just given up 124 points to the Heat in a Wednesday night loss — […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers may have the full frontline available against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday. Cavs big men Kevin Love, Larry Nance Jr., and Tristan Thompson are all going to suit up, per Sam Amico of Sports Illustrated. Recently injured/resting Kevin Love, Larry Nance Jr, Tristan Thompson all said to be a go for #Cavs […]

Cleveland Cavaliers veterans Kevin Love and Tristan Thompson would ideally like to play for a contender, but neither player has asked for trade from the Cavs, according to Joe Vardon of The Athletic. The Cavs are 4-10 on the season and likely won’t compete for a playoff spot this season. Love is 31 and Thompson […]

In a series of tweets that were sent out on Thursday morning, the Cavs unveiled designs for their City Edition court and jerseys. The court and jerseys feature the Cavs’ distinct navy hue, as well as its gold lettering. The team’s Goodyear logo is stitched prominently onto the left shoulder, with Nike’s swoosh on the […]

According to Sam Amico of Amico Hoops, the Cleveland Cavaliers will likely be without two of its best players, Kevin Love and Tristan Thompson, on Wednesday against the Miami Heat. #Cavs Kevin Love listed as probable for Wednesday at Miami. Larry Nance Jr questionable. Tristan Thompson is out (rest). — Sam Amico (@AmicoHoops) November 19, […]

Although the Cleveland Cavaliers got blown out by the New York Knicks on Monday, Cavs rookie Kevin Porter Jr. still got to experience a “dope” moment. Porter started on Monday, marking the first time he started in an NBA game. The fact that it was at Madison Square Garden made the moment that much sweeter […]

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love will be ‘100 percent playing’ on Wednesday against the Miami Heat, per Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com Love missed the Cavs’ game against the New York Knicks due to a lower back contusion. He shared that his initial plan was to suit up against the Knicks despite suffering a hard fall […]

Cavs All-Star Kevin Love is listed as “out” for Monday night’s road game against the Knicks, according to a report from Chris Fedor of cleveland.com. Kevin Love (lower back contusion) is listed OUT on the #Cavs injury report. Larry Nance Jr. (left thumb sprain) is also listed OUT. It’s Cleveland’s second game of a back […]

Cleveland Cavaliers superstar Kevin Love had a pretty quiet outing on Sunday, as his Cavs lost to the Philadelphia 76ers, 114-95. At one point early in the lopsided contest, the 31-year-old veteran took quite a hit and was down for a while, causing some concern from the home crowd at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. #Cavs […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers honored team founder Nick Mileti with a 2016 championship ring during the team’s matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday afternoon: .@CampyRussell presents @cavs founder Nick Mileti with a 2016 NBA Championship ring. ❤️#BeTheFight pic.twitter.com/O8xz7CaYVB — Bally Sports Cleveland (@BallySportsCLE) November 17, 2019 The Cavs founder was also inducted into the Wall […]

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. is likely to miss Sunday afternoon’s matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers after injuring his thumb against the Miami Heat, according to Joe Vardon of The Athletic: Larry Nance (left thumb) probably isn’t going to play today, but after that he’s ‘day to day.’ The Cavs play at the Knicks (again) […]

Cleveland Cavaliers big man Ante Zizic will make his season debut against the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday afternoon, according to Joe Vardon of The Athletic: I’m covering the Cavs today. Ante Zizic is going to make his season debut this afternoon against the 76ers — Joe Vardon (@joevardon) November 17, 2019 Zizic has been out for […]

Not everyone can be successful playing alongside LeBron James. Kevin Love understands that as well as anyone. Sure, the superstar duo–along with Kyrie Irving–helped the Cavaliers overcome the odds to win the 2016 NBA championship. But they also faced plenty of questions internally, including personal desires that would lead to Irving requesting a trade. So […]

Kevin Love understands what it means to be an aging star on a rebuilding roster. The former UCLA standout has been the subject of a plethora of trade rumors since he joined the Cleveland Cavaliers back in 2014. But Love told Arash Markazi of the Los Angeles Times that basketball is a business, and that […]

When Kevin Love first came to the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2014, he was one of the younger guys on the roster. Now in his sixth season with the Wine and Gold, the 31-year old is now among the veterans of the up-and-coming group. Love, while reportedly looking through their roster, admitted via Arash Markazi of […]

Cleveland Cavaliers big man Larry Nance Jr. is meeting with a hand specialist Saturday, according to Chris Fedor of cleveland.com. Nance, who has been playing with his left thumb wrapped for weeks, re-injured his thumb during the fourth quarter of the Cavs’ 108-97 loss against the Miami Heat on Thursday: “Pretty painful. I will be […]