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After suffering a loss at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night, the big question entering the Cleveland Cavaliers’ visit to the Houston Rockets’ floor was whether LeBron James would play or not. RELATED: Making A Case For Fans When Stars Sit Out Games Due To Rest It’s no secret that the […]

Kyrie Irving led the way for the Cleveland Cavaliers in their impressive rout of the Toronto Raptors. He scored 25 points, grabbed six boards, and dished off eight assists in his most impressive outing of the season thus far. ESPN’s Dave McMenamin took notice of one moment between coach and player, which Cavs Nation captured […]

It’s been 31 years since Gloria James brought into this world a great gift. That gift eventually became known as LeBron James and he has made a lot of impact on and off the basketball court ever since he burst into the national spotlight. RELATED: LeBron James Signs Lifetime Deal With Nike As James celebrates […]

It was a rough start to their two game road trip: a six point loss to the Golden State Warriors and a 29 point loss to the short-handed Portland Trailblazers. The first was a rematch of the NBA Finals, where the Cavs held them to a season low 89 points and still lost due to […]

After suffering a disappointing loss on Christmas Day, the Cleveland Cavaliers suffered an embarrassing defeat at the hands of the Portland Trail Blazers, 105-76. The back-to-back games have been nothing but deflating for the Cavaliers. RELATED: Warriors win Christmas, but Cavs take priceless presents The Cavs’ record now stand at 19-9. At this rate, the […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will take on the Boston Celtics for the first time this season and the first time since Cleveland eliminated Boston in the first round of the 2015 playoffs. It wasn’t a normal ending, as both sides had players suffer major injuries at the hands of the opponents, and there some long term […]

Kyrie Irving is close to a return to the court after months of recovering from surgery for the fractured kneecap he suffered in the 2015 NBA Finals. Head coach David Blatt said that Iman Shumpert and Irving could both make their season debuts on this mini, two-game road trip in the middle of last week. […]

After missing 21 games due to a wrist injury, surgery and rehab process, Cavs shooting guard Iman Shumpert has been taken off the injured reserve list. His anticipated activation has stretched for weeks without return dates, the best report being “a chance” for a comeback from head coach David Blatt on their upcoming road trip. […]

LeBron James is already at a point in his career where his time on the floor requires wiser management. Less regular season mileage means more playoff stamina. RELATED: Stephen Curry Responds to LeBron James’ Comments using Warriors As Motivation That’s why when considering all factors heading into the Cavaliers` recent road game in Miami, it […]

Ripples came out after LeBron James sat out his return to South Beach. On a night where the Cavs faced a three-game losing streak, which eventually happened, James helplessly watched his team get dominated by his bestfriend’s team. Prior to the game, the Cavaliers had already lost two straight contests. They needed to catch a […]

LeBron James had a miraculous game last night against the Pelicans, scoring 37 points in the overtime game, including 23 in the fourth quarter as the Cavs climbed over the mountain of a 13 point deficit. They ultimately fell short of the victory, and it was a wasted effort by James. Those 45 minutes that […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers were down 94-81 with less than 10 minutes to go in the fourth quarter. New Orleans was on a run, and Cleveland looked out of it. That’s when LeBron James took over the game and scored 23 points in the fourth quarter to lead his team all the way back and to […]

Head coach David Blatt and LeBron James have been getting on the Cleveland Cavaliers players for the past couple of days after back-to-back lackluster performances which came after an eight game winning streak. James opened up about why he’s being extra vocal this season, and getting into his teammates more than ever before. “I think […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers, despite going on an eight-game winning streak and sitting atop the Eastern Conference, is still a team’s that’s a work in progress. They did enter the season without their starting backcourt, Kevin Love wasn’t in best basketball shape, and LeBron James was initially bothered by a bad back. RELATED: 10 Teams With […]

In a young Cleveland Cavaliers season, there is much to be impressed about with an 8-and-2 start. There’s no surprise the team has been led by LeBron James and Kevin Love, but the Cavs have also seen some very healthy inputs from Mo Williams, Matthew Dellavedova (combining for averages of 23 points, 10.4 assists, 6.2 […]

If you thought Timofey Mozgov and Kyrie Irving were the only players to do commercials and have TV spots, think again. Cavs head coach David Blatt has also gotten in on the action recently by introducing a new commercial for the NBA in Israel, the country which he coached most of his career in. Five-time […]

It isn’t a great memory for any Cleveland Cavaliers fan, but the topic of how head coach David Blatt and superstar LeBron James got along made more than a few headlines in the NBA Finals last year. It was not as popular a topic as the Cavs were winning series after series in the Eastern […]

LeBron James’ is a first team All-NBA defensive superstar season in and season out. The King is the master of the chase down block and has mastered this art form and has claimed many victims. LeBron James also plays the passing lanes well, getting the steals that earn him the crowd-pumping breakaway dunks. His large, […]

When less means more. That kind of thinking not only applies to LeBron James’ minutes but to Timofey Mozgov’s as well. RELATED: How The Cavaliers Could Approach Their Long Term Plans For Timofey Mozgov Mozgov is currently listed at 275 pounds which is still heavy for his 7’1” frame, but the Russian center has been […]

After carrying the whole weight of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the last NBA Finals, LeBron James’ body needed a break. RELATED: LeBron James Foresees Rough Start To The Cavs’ Season He went on a typical LeBron James offseason which featured a few international promotions and a movie premiere in between, but the first true breather […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are being looked upon by many as the title favorites this season, and rightfully so, as the team returns with an intact core bolstered by three solid additions. However, the Cavs have been off to a rocky start after losing all four preseason contests thus far. Interestingly, these games came by way […]

Coach David Blatt made his NBA head coaching debut for the Cleveland Cavaliers this past season and it was a huge success, leading his squad to a 53-29 record. The record was good for first in the Central Division second overall in the Eastern Conference behind the Atlanta Hawks (60-22). The Cavaliers ended up being […]

Cleveland’s offseason has been dramatically predictable, especially in their front court. After Kevin Love announced his decision to take care of unfinished business and Timofey Mozgov accepting a qualifying offer to play for a larger contract next season, all that’s left for Cavs fans to do is welcome back Tristan Thompson. Then came Sasha Kaun, […]

Being an NBA coach is definitely a dream job for most. But there is no doubt it is a position that takes skill, carries a lot of pressure, and can be stressful on both you and your family. Not many people experience success right away, David Blatt did. This could be attributed to his many […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers had an excellent run last year, greatly exceeding expectations under the circumstances. LeBron James returned to the organization from a four-year hiatus playing in South Florida. Following his return James was even quoted as saying: “I’m not promising a championship. I know how hard that is to deliver. We’re not ready right […]

With David Blatt and Timofey Mozgov already in tow, the Cleveland Cavaliers are looking to add another piece to their Russian connection. Blatt coached the Russian national team on their way to a bronze medal in the 2012 Olympics and Timofey Mozgov was a part of that group along with a former NCAA champion whose […]

In 1987, Pat Riley made an audacious proclamation during the Los Angeles Lakers’ victory celebration. He guaranteed that his team will repeat as champions, and they did. Fast forward to 2015 and another NBA coach displayed the same air of confidence in public. David Blatt was in attendance at a business conference in Israel when […]

Fresh off a 4-2 Finals loss against the Golden State Warriors, the Cleveland Cavaliers are now shifting their focus to the soon-to-be free agents on the roster, 10 of which are up for new contracts. Some attention has also shifted onto head coach David Blatt, who in his rookie year led the Cavs through a […]

  After the Cavaliers lost in the NBA Finals, many have started to question the job security of NBA rookie head coach, David Blatt. You could say that Steve Kerr who headed the Golden State Warriors in his first season as well, out-coached him during the Finals. In Game 4, Kerr changed his lineup to […]

  While the Cavs defeat is still fresh in our memories, the team has little time to waste in looking forward to next season. There are still very high expectations for the team, with Vegas odds makers picking them as their early selection for the 2016 championship. The Cavs played their best basketball late in […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been through a roller coaster of a first season with a new head coach and with LeBron James back. Every player, coach, and manager had a tough job this season, but the toughest job of the season was easily the one of the head coach, David Blatt. Blatt has been under […]

  The NBA season may be over, but that means the big free agency summer of 2015 is set to begin. Teams have already made some trades to acquire room to sign a free agent, but many others are still looking to score big. The Cleveland Cavaliers season ending in heartbreaking defeat as they fell […]

These NBA Finals marks the first year since the beginning of the “The Association” that two first year coaches will face off. With David Blatt and Steve Kerr leading the Cavaliers and Warriors respectively to the Finals, it is safe to assume that both coaches adapted to their new venues rather quickly. Despite both coaches […]

David Blatt has been around basketball his entire life. The American Jewish coach coached all over Europe, but has spent the majority of his time both playing and coaching in the country of Israel. He was a player for 12 years and has been a coach since 1993 for teams in Israel, Russia, and Greece. […]

Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals begins Wednesday night, and although the Cavs have had five days off now, some key players are still dealing with injuries. RELATED: Round 3: Cleveland Cavaliers (2) Vs. Atlanta Hawks (1) Schedule Irving, who has been dealing with a sprained right foot and left knee tendinitis, is basically […]

Since entering the NBA, David Blatt has received immense amounts of criticism. Right out of the gate, the Cavs crawled out to a 5-7 record through 12 games, the most bizarre loss coming to a depleted Knicks lineup on opening night, spoiling LeBron James’ homecoming. However, it is important to note that while LeBron was […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Chicago Bulls in Game 6 and officially eliminated them from playoff contention. The Cavs now advanced to their first Conference Finals since 2009. But it was no easy task. Cleveland had a rough start to this series, losing the first game at home and, in the process, home-court advantage. The […]

With 18.8 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, the Cavs had to call not one, not two, but all three of their remaining timeouts just to inbound the basketball from inside of half-court. James Jones inbounded the ball to LeBron James with the Cavs leading 84-82. James proceeded to commit his second offensive foul in […]

LeBron James shot 8-25 with seven turnovers. Kyrie Irving shot 3-13 and played with a sprained ankle and foot. The Cavaliers shot 39% from the field. And yet, they were right there in the game despite all that didn’t go right. J.R. Smith hit a clutch three-pointer with 10 seconds remaining to knot the game […]