Cleveland Cavaliers Articles - Page 68

Without including two-way players, the Cleveland Cavaliers have 13 players under contract for next season. This leaves two roster spots open, and while the team hasn’t been active in free agency to this point, there have been a few rumors involving Cleveland. The Cavs were previously thought to be looking into guard Justin Holiday, who […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are currently in rebuild mode, trying assemble a team of young players with the potential to be stars, or even superstars, in the league. They want to replicate the success once brought by four-time MVP LeBron James, and they are optimistic that one of the guys they’ve drafted will lead them to […]

Although he might not be in the NBA yet, Bronny James is already calling out NBA players on his social media. His first target was Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland, who made the mistake of using the same Instagram caption as James. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx-ojNdBEgU/ https://www.instagram.com/p/B0J9Txwj5mQ/ Bronny immediately called out the Cavs rookie guard, commenting “I see […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are not done retooling this free agency. According to Sam Amico of AmicoHoops.com, the Cavs are looking at Ben McLemore and Sindarius Thornwell as possible additions for the team next season. Shooting guard Ben McLemore and combo guard Sindarius Thornwell are among the free agents on the Cavaliers’ radar this offseason. McLemore is the seventh overall […]

The best team in Cleveland Cavaliers history is of course the 2015-2016 squad that won Cleveland’s first NBA Finals title, but what if we were given the ability to construct a 15-man roster out of every single Cavs player ever? For this experiment, we’ll be selecting players based only on their performance when they were […]

Cavs rookie point guard Darius Garland has made a decision with regards to the footwear he’ll be wearing in the coming seasons. According to a report from ESPN’s Nick DePaula, the former Vanderbilt standout has signed a multi-year deal with Nike. Cleveland Cavaliers rookie point guard and #5 overall NBA Draft pick Darius Garland has […]

The 2019 NBA offseason is in full swing, and several teams around the league have already made trades to bolster their respective rosters. The Cavs, however, have remained relatively quiet during this time of fast-paced change. The moves they did make, though, are clearly aimed at the future. In this editorial, we’ll take a look […]

Sadly, there are some folks who just love focusing on the negative things in life. This was certainly the case for one Instagram user who decided to jump in on some friendly banter between Cleveland Cavaliers former teammates Kevin Love and J.R. Smith. For a little bit of a back story, Love recently jumped in […]

Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson will not play for Canada in this years FIBA tournament, per NBA Insider Shams Charania. Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson will not play for the Canadian national team in this summer's FIBA World Cup, agent Rich Paul tells @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. Thompson was named on Canada's training camp roster this week. […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have yet to make a move in free agency to this point, and any rumors surrounding the team have had them looking into young players with potential, such as Dragan Bender, who decided to play in Russia. This strategy does make a lot of sense, but what if the Cavs decided to […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers may not have had much playoff success throughout their nearly 50-year history, but the team has rostered some excellent players. It may be obvious who No.1 is, but here are the five greatest Cavs members of all time. Honorable Mentions Larry Nance Sr. Nance split his career between the Phoenix Suns and […]

Cavs All-Star Kevin Love seems to be enjoying his offseason. On Tuesday, the former UCLA standout decided to use FaceApp’s aging feature on an image of himself. He looks fine in the photo, but he bares a striking resemblance to San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz-5XI1AFPK/?igshid=dslywl091yms Love, now 30 years of age, signed […]

Many fans hoped that the Cleveland Cavaliers would re-sign defensive specialist David Nwaba, but Nwaba decided to sign a two-year deal with the Brooklyn Nets. It’s hard to blame him for wanting to go to a team that should be in the playoffs this season, and there should be no hard feelings towards Nwaba. Cleveland […]

J.R. Smith’s run with the Cavs is officially over, as the streaky shooter was waived on Monday evening. Some players might feel a certain way about being waived, but Swish seems to be just fine with Cleveland’s decision. Shortly after the news of his waiving became public, Smith reacted to a photo that Mavs swingman […]

It’s been over a year since LeBron James last donned a Cleveland Cavaliers jersey, but it seems like he can still joke around with his former Cavs teammates. The shenanigans started when Kevin Love posted a gym picture showing off his summer physique while directing a subtle shot at Richard Jefferson and Channing Frye. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz6OD7DA9Ep/ […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have waived shooting guard JR Smith, making him an unrestricted free agent, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The Cavs were trying to trade Smith all the way up until the 5 p.m. ET waiver deadline on Monday. As an unrestricted free agent, Smith can sign with any team of his […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers sniffed the market for swingman J.R. Smith as they tried to find a new home for him. The Cavs even came knocking on their former rival’s door, calling the Golden State Warriors hoping to make a deal for Andre Iguodala, according to Chris Fedor of cleveland.com: In the early stages of free […]

J.R. Smith has left several endearing memories with the Cavs. While Smith’s tenure with the Cavs isn’t ending on a high note, he’ll always be loved in Northeast Ohio for what he contributed to the franchise and the city. With the 33-year-old’s time in Cleveland just about up, let’s take a look at some of his […]

The market for a Kevin Love trade has been surprisingly mild this offseason, despite a few teams whiffing on their desire to add a star player in free agency. A hefty reason for that was the 22 games he played for the Cleveland Cavaliers last season after sustaining a toe injury quickly after inking a […]

His home nation of the Philippines is still hoping to get the nod from tournament officials in terms of Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jordan Clarkson’s eligibility for the upcoming FIBA World Cup. There has been some issues with regards to the 27-year-old’s citizenship, which has made his availability for the upcoming tournament somewhat of a long […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are expected to waive swingman J.R. Smith on Monday after a lengthy quest to find a suitable trade for him, according to Joe Vardon of The Athletic. The plan will be to stretch his contract over the next three years, according to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com. Barring an unforeseen event or a […]

The Cavs have taken point guards in each of the last two drafts. In 2018, the team selected Collin Sexton at No. 8 overall. In this year’s draft, Cleveland went with Darius Garland at No. 5 overall. The fact that the Cavs took point guards in successive drafts leaves a lingering question: How will these […]

As soon as Paul George was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers, Russell Westbrook has a future with the Oklahoma City Thunder that became unclear. Both Westbrook and the OKC front office are reportedly open to a trade, with the Miami Heat appearing to the most likely suitor. Both teams will want to ensure they […]

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach John Beilein isn’t sure how rookie Dylan Windler will be able to contribute to the team next season, but it’s not for reasons that you might think. Beilein seems to be very optimistic about the potential of Windler, the 26th pick in this year’s NBA Draft. In an interview with Cleveland.com’s […]

The Cavs selected Dylan Windler with the 26th overall pick in this year’s draft. The former Belmont standout is listed as a left-handed shooter, but he’s not afraid to go right when needed. In fact, he’s comfortable in both scenarios — to an extent. In an interview with Chris Fedor of cleveland.com, Windler noted that […]

The Cavs have come to an interesting agreement with newly-drafted guard Kevin Porter Jr. According to a report from Jeff Siegel of earlybirdrights.com, Porter Jr. will only receive 80 percent of his rookie pay scale in his first year of service. However, his rate will rise to 120 percent in years two through four. https://twitter.com/jgsiegel/status/1148389225533857792 […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder surprisingly traded star forward Paul George to the Los Angeles Clippers, leaving Russell Westbrook all alone once again. OKC is reportedly entertaiing the idea of trading Westbrook and committing to a full rebuild, and while the Cavs are much more likely to be involved in a Westbrook deal as a facilitator, […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers could reportedly get involved in a three-team trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Miami Heat centered around Thunder star point guard Russell Westbrook, according to Greg Sylvander of the Miami Heat Beat. The Heat and Westbrook have mutual interest. OKC is expected to trade the former MVP before the 2019-20 season […]

In an official statement released on Tuesday afternoon, the Cavs announced that they have signed forward Dean Wade to a two-way contract. Wade, now 22 years of age, played his collegiate ball at Kansas State, where he earned First-Team All-Big 12 honors. As a senior with the Wildcats, the Wichita native racked up averages of […]

Cleveland Cavaliers veteran swingman J.R. Smith suited up for a total of only 11 contests for the Cavs last season. He no longer figured in the plans of the team, and with the front office unable to ship him off, he was pretty much left in the doghouse for the entirety of the season. Nonetheless, […]

The NBA offseason is in full swing, and several teams around the league have already acquired talented players to bolster their respective rosters. The Cavs, however, have remained quiet during this time, but that’s just fine with Larry Nance Jr. Following Monday night’s Summer League matchup against the Boston Celtics, Nance Jr. noted that he […]

Despite a miserable first full season with the Cleveland Cavaliers last term, Larry Nance Jr. remains very excited for the upcoming season with the Cavs. Nance recently spoke with Chris Fedor of cleveland.com, and the 6-foot-9 big man expressed his anticipation for the year ahead. “We’re all working on our own games and trying to […]

Cavs forward Larry Nance Jr. decided to have a little fun with head coach John Beilein prior to Monday night’s Summer League matchup against the Boston Celtics. As Beilein was answering a few questions from members of the media, Nance Jr. grabbed a microphone and made his way into the huddle. Reporters from various outlets […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have unsurprisingly been inactive in free agency to this point, but the team is involved in one recent rumor. Cleveland is one of eight teams reported to be interested in veteran guard Justin Holiday. It’s good to see the Cavs exploring the market, but is Holiday the kind of player the team […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ free agency strategy for this offseason (and likely next) should be to take cheap risks on young talent; reclamation projects, if you will. The team began to do this at the trade deadline when the Cavs traded for Marquese Chriss, but it’s unclear if he will be re-signed. If new head coach […]

After going to USC with high expectations, Kevin Porter Jr. is now looking to prove his doubters wrong after a below-average season. In an article on cleveland.com Porter Jr. said: “All the teams that passed on me, I want to prove them wrong,” Porter said. “I’m happy where I’m at, happy to be a Cavalier […]

Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Koby Altman believes first-round pick Kevin Porter Jr. can overcome past issues and be a major contributor to the rebuild moving forward. While some would describe Porter’s red flags coming into the 2019 NBA Draft as “baggage,” Altman doesn’t see it that way. Via cleveland.com: “I wouldn’t call it baggage,” Altman […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers believe they have a burglary on their hands after selecting Kevin Porter Jr. with the 30th pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. In an article on cleveland.com: “Shocked he fell that far,” a member of the Cavaliers organization said. “At 30, what we gave up, the 30th pick? For him? That’s really […]

Former USC Trojan and now Cleveland Cavaliers talent Kevin Porter Jr. impressed the Cavs brass extremely early in the draft process. In an article written by Chris Fedor of cleveland.com: “He had like 40. He looked like James Harden. He was cooking dudes. Unguardable 1 on 1. He was doing whatever he wanted against anyone,” […]