Cleveland Cavaliers Articles - Page 93

Like all other teams across the NBA landscape, the Cleveland Cavaliers are working hard on the practice court to prepare for the coming season. For Saturday morning’s practice, however, the Cavs were without Rodney Hood and Tristan Thompson. According to a report from Joe Vardon of The Athletic, Thompson missed the morning practice due to […]

Cavs shooting guard J.R. Smith is a quiet sort of guy most of the time, but that doesn’t mean he’s afraid to speak his mind when provoked — a fact one curious Twitter user discovered in the wee hours of Saturday morning. Twitter user @GabeHillyer, who has “Drake sucks” written in his biography, had a […]

Entering his 15th season in the league, Cleveland Cavaliers swingman J.R. Smith has been around for quite a long time now. The 33-year-old Cavs man has already been with four different teams, and has surely gotten close to more than a few teammates along the way. This is why it was very interesting to read […]

The Golden State Warriors signed All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins to a one-year, $5.3 million deal back in July. By most accounts, the acquisition of such a high-caliber player was a big score for the defending champions. However, there were those who opposed the idea of the rich getting richer, so to speak, including Cleveland Cavs […]

Back in August, Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard J.R. Smith got a new tattoo. This was no ordinary tattoo, however. The streaky shooter decided to have the word “Supreme” inked vertically on his right calf — an homage to the popular sportswear company that he often wears in-game. And though most of the sporting world knew […]

The departure of now Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is a shot in the heart for Cleveland fans everywhere, but there’s a silver lining to this cloud for sure. Without LeBron dominating the ball (though, to be fair, he was extremely effective at that), the young players in the Cavs rotation will have bolstered […]

Cleveland Cavalier defensive guard David Nwaba may not be a household name right now. He might not ever be, being a really good under the radar type of player which is not a knock on his talent — a compliment, actually. Despite being undrafted, the new Cavs player really capitalizes on the minutes given to […]

It may be unlikely, but the Cleveland Cavaliers have at least shown some interest in trading for Timberwolves star Jimmy Butler. While Butler is looked at by many as a rental, as he will be an unrestricted free agent after the season and will demand a max contract, bringing him to Cleveland could have a […]

Tristan Thompson made sure to put the Eastern Conference on notice that the road still goes through Cleveland. The Cavs are the four-time Eastern Conference champs and are still considering themselves the top dog in the conference. Has anyone told him yet? “We’re still 4-time Eastern Conference champions, so until you take us down from […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers may have lost LeBron James this season, but it still a very veteran-led team. Due to that, head coach Tyronn Lue wants them to avoid being bored. The Cavs are going to be running the same offense that was run when James was the star of the team, but with James gone, […]

In a recent interview, Cleveland Cavaliers veteran J.R. Smith discussed how the role of being a mentor to his younger teammates has become one of his priorities at this point in his career. As it turns out, Cavs head coach Tyronn Lue is delighted with how Smith has embraced this all-important role for the squad. […]

LeBron James might be gone from the Cleveland Cavaliers, but J.R. Smith still has his eyes on winning an NBA championship this year. After practice on Wednesday, he said just because people have come and gone this offseason, the goal hasn’t changed. “The regular season is to get ready for the playoffs,” J.R. Smith said via […]

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue says the upcoming season will be full of lessons for his team, as they adapt to the loss of LeBron James. There’s tons of speculation about whether or not the Cavs have enough talent to be competitive in the Eastern Conference this season. Kevin Love is the new centerpiece […]

To state that Cleveland Cavaliers swingman J.R. Smith is a strong-willed individual would be an understatement. The 33-year-old Cavs man recently opened up about the many self-inflicted struggles he has faced in his life, and explained how he has come out stronger after each one. Speaking to Jesse Washington of The Undefeated, Smith admitted to […]

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue will have one of the most difficult jobs in the NBA this year as he figures out a way to make up for losing LeBron James to free agency. While five-time All-Star Kevin Love will undoubtedly be the new face of their offense, Lue is hoping that Rodney Hood […]

Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard J.R. Smith recently sat down for an interview with The Undefeated to open up about his now-infamous blunder from Game 1 of the 2018 NBA Finals. Though he received quite a bit of flak for the mishap, the 33-year-old marksman says it was “an honest mistake.” Smith and the Cavs were […]

In the eyes of Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue, his team has a Kyrie Irving type of player in the form of Cavs rookie Collin Sexton. For Lue, Sexton has the same steely nerves that Irving possesses and displays especially in intense and clutch moments of a game, per Chris Fedor of The Cleveland […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are entering a watershed moment for the franchise. The Cavs are beginning a season without LeBron James on the roster for the first time since 2013 and only the fifth time since 2003. They are hoping that this time they’re more prepared for life after LeBron. According to Joe Vardon of The […]

Larry Nance Jr. is gearing up for his first full season with the Cleveland Cavaliers. It appears the Cavs big man is also working on a new facet of his game early on in training camp: Larry Nance Jr. working from beyond the arc at the first Cavs practice. #Cavs — Hayden Grove (@H_Grove) September […]

Prior to the start of the 2017-18 regular season, Cleveland Cavaliers forward Cedi Osman had the opportunity to work out with some of the best players in today’s NBA, including his then-teammate, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Kawhi Leonard. Osman spoke about this now-famous workout during the Cavs’ Media Day gathering on Monday afternoon. The […]

With the start of the 2018-19 season right around the proverbial corner, several teams around the NBA are still looking for ways to solidify their rosters. One such team is the Cleveland Cavaliers, who are reportedly interested in signing Larry Nance Jr. to a long-term deal. According to a report from Tom Withers of The […]

Who could forget J.R. Smith’s infamous and inexplicable blunder for the Cleveland Cavaliers towards the latter stages of Game 1 of the Finals last season? Apparently, not even the Cavs swingman himself is ready to forget about it anytime soon. However, instead of sulking and letting the temporary lapse in judgement define his career, it […]

Many choose to see the playful, anything goes, Game-1-meltdown side of Cleveland Cavaliers swingman J.R. Smith. However, underneath all the brouhaha lies a very resolute individual who just loves the game of basketball. Now in the twilight of his career, the 32-year-old Cavs man understands that he is no longer the 2013 Sixth Man of […]

Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard J.R. Smith looked back at a painful gaffe in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, now months removed from the experience of what could have and should have, but did not end up as a Cavs win against the Golden State Warriors. “It was tough, but it was the same after […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers hosted their annual Media Day gathering in Independence, Ohio on Monday afternoon. The mood inside Cleveland Clinic Courts was light and jovial. In fact, several players posed as Bob Ross for portions of the photo session, including J.R. Smith, who later caught Tyronn Lue and Damon Jones off guard in an Instagram […]

Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard J.R. Smith is not fond of the idea of landing in Minnesota, as the Cavs recently explored the possibility of trading for All-Star swingman Jimmy Butler in recent days. The long-range shooter expressed his lack of interest for becoming a new member of the Timberwolves during a session of NBA 2K19. […]

With LeBron James now living the Hollywood-lifestyle, Cleveland Cavaliers fans should be well-prepared for most pundits to be down on them. While the Cavs will clearly take a step back, it’s not hard to envision them still being competitive. ESPN, however, disagrees. A panel of 40 experts did their pre-training camp rankings and placed the Cavs […]

The NBA season is now just three weeks away, and the Cleveland Cavaliers find themselves in a new position. They aren’t expected to be an NBA Finals contender as they have been for the past four seasons, yet their offseason moves indicate that the team is focused on competing for a playoff berth nonetheless. In […]

Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson missed quite a bit of time last season due to injuries — one calf strain, one ankle sprain. Now, however, with a new season on the horizon, the former Texas Longhorn says he is back to 100 percent and ready to go for the Cavs. Thompson said as much in […]

Cleveland Cavaliers sniper Kyle Korver has established himself as one of the best perimeter shooters the NBA has ever known. In fact, the former Creighton Blue Jay ranks fourth on the NBA’s all-time three-pointers made list, just 70 shy of passing Jason Terry for the No. 3 spot. And though he’s already committed to playing […]

The dawn of a new era is breaking for the Cleveland Cavaliers. LeBron James has left the team, opting to join the Los Angeles Lakers over the summer. Now, with Kevin Love as their front-man and a plethora of young prospects, the Cavs will look to make it to the playoffs for a fifth consecutive […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will look a bit different this season. LeBron James has taken his talents to Hollywood, leaving the Cavs with Kevin Love as their proverbial front-man. How does the rest of the roster shape up, though? The team released an official training camp roster update on Monday morning, just a few hours before […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are hosting their annual media day gathering on Monday afternoon. Prior to all of the official team interviews, Cavs star Kevin Love spotted his old pal, Channing Frye, eating a spot of breakfast in the locker room. It’s not what Frye was eating that’s interesting about this story, though. It’s the fact […]

After four outstanding seasons of service as a beat writer with the Cleveland Cavaliers for cleveland.com, Akron native Joe Vardon has announced that he will be leaving the popular website Cavs fans hold close to heart to pursue another venture. Vardon made the announcement on Monday morning, just hours before the start of the Cavs’ […]

Despite recently being hired by the Denver Nuggets as an assistant coach, it is undeniable that Cleveland Cavaliers legend Mark Price still remains to be a Cavs supporter at heart. In fact, the four-time All-Star actually thinks that despite popular belief, the Cavs are set to surprise people this season. Price believes that Cleveland remains […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are unlikely to find a trade for Jimmy Butler, despite their interest, given that their only major piece, the newly re-signed Kevin Love, can’t be traded for another six months, according to ESPN’s Zach Lowe. In addition, the Cavs still owe a first-round pick to the Atlanta Hawks, reducing their chances to […]

It’s clear that Kevin Love will be the alpha for the Cleveland Cavaliers for the foreseeable future, but nobody can say how long he will be the face of the franchise. Unless LeBron James returns to the Cavs for a farewell tour, it’s likely that this year’s departure was his last. Love will have to […]

Former Cleveland Cavaliers coach David Blatt shares the same sentiments of most basketball fans on who the consensus best player in the world is: LeBron James. Blatt was at the coaches clinic of the Heraklion preseason tournament when he was once again asked about his former player. “He is the best player in the world, but […]

Move over former Cleveland Cavalier LeBron James, Browns’ quarterback Baker Mayfield may be coming for your poster. At least, that’s what Cavs guard J.R. Smith seems to think. The LeBron poster in Cleveland was the stuff of legends. The speedy teardown of it after James took off to Miami was a metaphorical moment in Cleveland […]