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Despite already making a public apology for his untoward comments against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the s–tstorm Denver Nuggets guard Isaiah Thomas has gotten himself into does not look like it’s going to die down anytime soon. Former NBA player and ESPN analyst Jalen Rose is the latest to share his two cents worth on the […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jordan Clarkson will not don the Philippines’ colors in the upcoming Asian Games in Indonesia following an NBA ruling that barred the Cavs hotshot from joining the Filipino men’s national basketball team in the said games. Clarkson later took to Facebook to express his disappointment over the NB A’s decision but remained […]

Cleveland Cavaliers veteran point guard George Hill got hitched on Saturday, and his wedding guest list featured a slew of former teammates from his days with the Indiana Pacers. Former Pacers coach Frank Vogel was also in attendance. Roy Hibbert posted a shot of the crew, featuring Hibbert, Hill, Vogel, Paul George, C.J. Miles, Leandro […]

The fairy tale for the entire Filipino nation of having Fil-American Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jordan Clarkson participate in the national team’s upcoming Asian tournament has finally reached its bitter end. Despite getting the necessary paperwork in for the Cavs stud, the basketball association of the Philippines was ultimately outdone by a standing NBA rule. The […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was pleasantly amused by Cleveland Cavaliers big man Kevin Love’s recent Instagram story about the latter’s inseparable connection to his former Cavs teammate. For some context, Love’s recent video story features a bag tag he discovered with LeBron’s name on it, while on a trip to China. What makes […]

The Cavaliers’ future is uncertain without LeBron James. Kevin Love is leading the charge in Cleveland now and the hope is that he can lead the Cavs back to the playoffs. Although there may be some hope in Cleveland, not many outside of Cleveland share the same sentiment. In fact, Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report […]

The entire basketball-crazed nation of The Philippines was collectively holding its breath when news first broke that Cleveland Cavaliers guard and Filipino-American Jordan Clarkson would possibly be suiting up for the national team for the upcoming Asian Games. However, it appears that Filipinos will need to wait a bit longer, as an anonymous NBA source has […]

Based on their moves this offseason, the Cleveland Cavaliers want to make the playoffs. Without LeBron James, this will be a tall task for the Cavs. Boston, Indiana, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, Toronto, and Washington have all but locked up playoff seeds. This leaves two spots left, with Brooklyn, Chicago, Detroit, Miami, and Cleveland as the group […]

No one’s stopping Cleveland Cavaliers big man Kevin Love from doing whatever it is he wants this offseason. From stuffing his body with an excessive amount of carbohydrates to singing an Ed Sheeran song, the sky has been the limit for the Cavs star this summer. And speaking of which, here’s the big man trying […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are coming off a stint of four consecutive years of making it to the NBA Finals. The physical and mental exhaustion of playing as many games will eventually take a toll on the players, so the Cavs will be happy to hear this news: they will have the easiest travel schedule for […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will begin the post-LeBron James era against Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors, the league announced Friday. The game will take place in Toronto on Oct. 17. Kevin Love and Collin Sexton will lead the Cavs into Toronto as they look to take the world by surprise this season. Most people are […]

Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson’s name has been appearing in news headlines this offseason. For the wrong reasons, too. Kylie Jenner, an American social media and reality TV superstar, recently celebrated her 21st birthday with her sisters and relatives in the Kardashian-Jenner family. Jenner put up a birthday bash (of course), and also shared previews […]

Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star forward Kevin Love is a tall guy, to be sure. In fact, the former UCLA stand-out is 6-foot-10, which is gigantic to an average human being. However, when the Cavs forward is stood next to Yao Ming — one of the tallest athletes to have ever played in the NBA — he […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ recent addition of Isaiah Taylor will plug a much-needed hole in the depth chart, as the former Atlanta Hawks point guard is bound to compete for the third-string job behind rookie Collin Sexton and veteran George Hill, according to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com. Sexton will be given a chance to shine during […]

The NBA is loaded with talent from across all 30 teams in the league. Some of them are hidden gems that can be harnessed given the right situation. Others are already superstars for their teams but may be on the lookout for a different environment. The Cleveland Cavaliers are looking for both diamonds in the […]

Even with 15 roster spots filled, the Cleveland Cavaliers may not be finished changing up their team. More trades could very well be coming, and the Cavs should target younger players who may be on the trade block because of their contracts. There are a few players who fit this description. Tyler Johnson Johnson is […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are adding another point guard to the mix. According to Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports, the Cavs have agreed to a one-year deal with 24-year-old point guard, Isaiah Taylor. Taylor joins a backcourt with Collin Sexton, George Hill, J.R. Smith, and Jordan Clarkson. The University of Texas product appeared in 67 games […]

LeBron James’ announcement that he would be opening a school for at-risk students sent shockwaves through the sports world. However, questions began to be raised about how exactly LeBron’s I Promise School would be funded. According to the Cleveland Plain Dealer’s Patrick O’Donnell, the new school will eventually cost taxpayers approximately $8 million a year. O’Donnell […]

There is a good chance that Cleveland Cavs guard Jordan Clarkson will be making his debut for the Philippines’ National Team in the upcoming Asian Games, according to a report from Quinito Henson of philstar.com. Clarkson, who’s mother is Filipina, has been given the final spot on Smart Gilas’ roster. However, there is a bit […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ success in 2018-19 depends partly on the progress of Collin Sexton. The rookie is expected to have a major impact right away in the post-LeBron James era. If the Summer League games were the basis, Sexton could prove his critics wrong. The No. 8 pick was part of the All-NBA Summer League […]

The Cleveland Plain Dealer took a shot at the once-again departed LeBron James by ousting him as headline material, instead opting to place Lonzo Ball as the lead subject for writer Chris Fedor’s story about LeBron’s return to Cleveland. The “Lonzo Ball and Lakers at The Q on Nov. 21” headline effectively buries the lede […]

Shortly before noon on Thursday, the Cleveland Cavaliers released the official variant of their preseason schedule. According to an official report from the team, Cleveland will play four preseason games, beginning on Oct. 2 and culminating on Oct. 12. Two of those games will be played inside Quicken Loans Arena (Sat., Oct. 6 against the […]

It appears that The Cleveland Cavaliers are far from finished in terms of revamping their post-LeBron James roster. Rumors have surfaced that the Cavs have set their sights on Miami Heat big man Hassan Whiteside, and are willing to part ways with several valuable assets just to land the 7-foot big man. It was Miami […]

Collin Sexton’s dreams came true when he was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in this year’s NBA Draft. Indeed, he has come a long way from a young, scrappy six-year-old kid with big dreams. Recently, he sent out a message to all his contemporaries. Via his Twitter, Sexton congratulated all those he played ball with […]

LeBron James decided to take his talents to Los Angeles and join the Lakers, leaving his Cleveland Cavaliers for the second time this decade. This time, however, he left them with a championship and four absolutely terrific seasons that included four NBA Finals appearances and an NBA Championship in 2016. According to Dave McMenamin of […]

With LeBron James gone to the Los Angeles Lakers, the Cleveland Cavaliers have missed out on the top national television games for the 2018-19 season. The Cavs won’t be playing on opening night or Christmas Day, and they won’t have a national television game on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. However, Cleveland will be in […]

New Cleveland Cavaliers addition Sam Dekker hasn’t been shy of his Shaqtin’ A Fool moments during his short-lived career in the league, but this time, he’s looking back on some of his best on-court exploits, including dunking on former Oklahoma City Thunder big man Enes Kanter. Kanter has never been a menacing defender, but Dekker […]

After a period of inactivity, the Cleveland Cavaliers made two big moves within days of each other, agreeing in principle to a deal with guard David Nwaba and trading for forward Sam Dekker. At this point, with rookie Billy Preston on a two-way contract and restricted free agent Rodney Hood likely to return, the Cavs’ […]

It seemed like months away from each other did not put any hindrances to Kevin Love’s close relationship with teammate and buddy, Channing Frye. Last February 8, 2018, Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Koby Altman shook the NBA world by trading away Isaiah Thomas, who he just acquired in the offseason as the main component in […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers acquired 24-year-old Sam Dekker from the L.A. Clippers yesterday as the Cavs continue to reshape their roster moving forward after the departure of LeBron James this summer. The Clippers sent Dekker to the Cavs for cash considerations and the opportunity to open another roster spot for them. The Cavs also sent the […]

With LeBron James leaving for the bright lights of Hollywood next season, the Cleveland Cavaliers are left with a gaping hole to fill: a playmaker who can create shots for himself and for his teammates. But the Cavs might already have an answer in the name of Alabama product Collin Sexton. The “Young Bull” has […]

Heading into the 2018-19 season, the Cleveland Cavaliers have a new identity, one that does not include No. 23 on its roster. The departure of franchise leader LeBron James to the Los Angeles Lakers forced the Cavs to recalibrate their plans for the future and but they aren’t rebuilding just yet. One of the players […]

Collin Sexton is one of the fresh faces on the new-look Cleveland Cavaliers. Sexton may be the Cavs’ brightest hope in the post-LeBron James era and the precocious neophyte is ready to make an impact. Sexton spoke with Ben Stinar of Amico Hoops and he discussed his willingness to leave his mark in a variety of […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are about to start another phase. With LeBron James having packed his bags to join the Los Angeles Lakers, the Cavs are now looking for a fresh identity, but not for a new star, as they have big man Kevin Love to serve that role. Speaking of a new chapter, Love took […]

Where to now for the Cleveland Cavaliers? After losing the best player in the world in LeBron James to Los Angeles, the Cavs now find themselves in the same position they did back in the summer of 2010. It’s hard to say what the franchise is planning, as it seems as they’ve made some conflicting […]

J.R. Smith and the Cleveland Cavaliers are currently having a dilemma. Should the team start, bench or trade the mercurial shooting guard? After that controversial NBA Finals Game 1 blunder against the Golden State Warriors, a lot of fans surely wanted him to play in another jersey. After LeBron James left the Cavs, it looks […]

How quickly times can change for an NBA franchise. One minute you’re competing on the NBA’s biggest stage for an NBA championship, the next minute you’re looking into the future with the hopes your newly-acquired young talent can develop to a point where someday you can find yourself on that big stage again. This has […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are starting their life without LeBron James. While it may take some time figuring things out, it presents a chance for players to showcase what they have to offer after playing in the shadow of the great James. One of these players is veteran sniper Kyle Korver. Korver is known as a […]

Sam Dekker is throwing shade at one of his new teammates and an old rival in Larry Nance Jr. Well, not really. He’s joking, but Dekker took to Twitter to call his new teammate, “the dirtiest dude in the league.” Obviously, Dekker is poking fun at Nance for posting an image of the two getting […]