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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 […]

Larry Nance Jr. hasn’t been in Cleveland long, but he’s leading the welcome party for the newest Cavalier, Sam Dekker. The new-look Cavs are expected to be a play a more balanced, all-around game with LeBron James gone, and Nance told Dekker to be ready to get out on the wing and run. Welcome to […]

The NBA is a hard place to be in. World class skills can no longer guarantee a player long contract. Playing basketball might be easy for some. After all, it is what these athletes have been doing all their lives, but to have a long career, work must be put in, day in and day […]

The LA Clippers and Cleveland Cavaliers have reportedly agreed on a trade that would send Sam Dekker to Northeast Ohio in exchange for a trade exception. The Cavs wanted another younger player (?) while the Clippers needed to trim their 17-man roster down before the start of the season. According to Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com, […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers and LA Clippers have agreed to a deal that would send 24-year old forward Sam Dekker to the Cavs, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Cleveland is finalizing a trade to acquire Los Angeles Clippers forward Sam Dekker, league sources tell ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 5, 2018 The LA Clippers had 17 […]

The feud between Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green and Cleveland Cavs Tristan Thompson is one of the most intriguing ongoing storylines from the NBA offseason. Reports surfaced of an altercation between the two at LeBron James’ party following the ESPYs. The rumor is that Thompson punched Green in the face during the ultra-exclusive gathering. […]

When Tristan Thompson signed that five-year, $82 million deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers three years ago, there was a lot of pressure on the big man to perform at a level that was proportionate to the amount of money he was being paid. However, despite helping the Cavs take home the championship that same year, […]

Just when you thought that there is no more real estate on J.R. Smith’s body to accommodate any more ink job, here’s the Cleveland Cavaliers sharpshooter sporting a fresh “Supreme” tattoo on his right calf. Appears Swish got himself a calf-length Supreme tattoo pic.twitter.com/nNuqrSIaUo — Scott (@WFNYScott) August 2, 2018 This is not the first […]

Larry Nance Jr. only played a portion of last season with the Cleveland Cavaliers, but he made an impression on the organization. According to Jordan Schultz of Yahoo Sports, the Cavs are interested in extending Nance for the long haul. Nance had the most efficient and productive season of his career. Clearly, the Cavs believe that […]

After a disappointing end to the season, J.R. Smith finds himself in some legal jeopardy this offseason. The Cleveland Cavalier and former New York Knick was involved in an altercation with a fan in Chelsea, New York. It’s alleged that Smith threw a fan’s cell phone after the fan tried to take his picture, according to […]

On Wednesday afternoon, news broke that the Cleveland Cavaliers and free agent guard David Nwaba had agreed to terms on a deal. The exact details are unknown at this point, but simply signing Nwaba is a great move by the Cavaliers. With a logjam at the shooting guard position, how will Nwaba make an impact […]

Power forward Larry Nance Jr. welcomed David Nwaba — the newest member of the Cleveland Cavaliers — after the latter agreed to a deal with the Cavs. Yessir @dnwaba0 let’s get it bro!! 💪🏼💪🏼 — Larry Nance Jr (@Larrydn22) August 1, 2018 The two were actually teammates when they were part of the Los Angeles […]

According to TMZ, volume-shooting Cavs guard J.R. Smith is being investigated by the New York Police Department. This would clearly be less than ideal news for both Cleveland as a franchise and Smith as a person. TMZ is reporting that a fan was attempting to take a picture with J.R. Smith, but things didn’t got […]