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David Griffin · 7 years agoCavaliers' front office is not in disarray

The Cleveland Cavaliers have not had an active summer in terms of roster changes. Save for a minor addition in Jose Calderon, the team has virtually no significant free agent acquisition, and incredibly limited cap space to bring in more talent. However, the real activity was in the front office. The Cavs decided not to […]

David Griffin · 7 years agoBrian Windhorst sounds off on Cavs fans complaining

ESPN’s Brian Windhorst made a guest appearance on 850 WKNR yesterday to discuss the current state of the Cleveland Cavaliers. As most fans of the team know, the Cavs have been through the ringer with trade talks so far this offseason. In his wide-ranging interview, Windhorst discussed the departure of David Griffin, what assets the […]

David Griffin · 7 years agoRichard Jefferson compares David Griffin to Chicago Cubs president

It has been a crazy couple of days for the Cleveland Cavaliers, as they have promptly turned their focus to next season and beyond. First, news broke the Cavs and the Indiana Pacers were engaged in talks to possibly bring Pacers’ superstar Paul George to Northeast Ohio. Next was the news Chicago Bulls’ all-star Jimmy […]

David Griffin · 7 years agoRichard Jefferson sends reassuring message to Cavs fans

In light of David Griffin parting ways with the Cleveland Cavaliers as their general manager, Richard Jefferson has a reassuring message to fans of the team. Jefferson, a 17-year NBA veteran, has been around the block a time or two, making him a perfect ambassador to Cavs Nation. Like many others, R.J. was “shocked” to […]

David Griffin · 7 years agoCavs Senior VP of basketball operations also steps down

It appears another domino has fallen in the quick changes happening in the Cleveland Cavaliers front office. General Manager David Griffin departed the team amidst making yet another move to improve the team on Monday. Owner Dan Gilbert decided not to renew his contract after three years with the organization which caused a ripple in […]

David Griffin · 7 years agoChauncey Billups once admitted to be best friends with Tyronn Lue

In lieu of the announcement on Monday afternoon that the Cleveland Cavaliers have parted ways with general manager David Griffin after three seasons, the rumor mill has been churning about what could lie next for leadership in the organization. An early candidate that has emerged has been former NBA star and LeBron James rival, Chauncey Billups. […]

David Griffin · 7 years agoDavid Griffin's firing came a few hours after he was in the middle of Jimmy Butler trade discussions

The Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday announced that they were parting ways with general manager David Griffin after three seasons. In light of that revelation, Jeff Zillgitt of USA TODAY Sports is reporting that prior to Griffin being lifted from his position he was looking into acquiring Jimmy Butler from the Chicago Bulls. At 6 p.m. […]

David Griffin · 7 years agoLeBron James sends appreciative message to David Griffin via Twitter

By now, most Cavaliers fans have heard the news: David Griffin will no longer be serving as the team’s general manager. Cavs owner Dan Gilbert released an official statement earlier this evening, thanking Griffin for his dedicated service in his three-year stint. After all, “Griff,” as Cavs fans came to know him by, is the […]

David Griffin · 7 years agoDavid Griffin releases statement on leaving Cavaliers

Earlier this afternoon, the Cleveland Cavaliers issued an official statement to announce that they had parted ways with their general manager, David Griffin — much to the dismay of their fan base. Griffin: the man who made the moves for Kevin Love, J.R. Smith, and Iman Shumpert. The man who orchestrated the end of Cleveland’s […]

David Griffin · 7 years agoDan Gilbert and David Griffin may have disagreed on Cavs' future

In case you haven’t heard, the Cleveland Cavaliers have elected to part ways with their general manager, David Griffin. Why would team owner Dan Gilbert make this call, you ask? Well, according to sources close to the team, one reason could be that they simply weren’t able to agree on the future of the roster. […]

David Griffin · 7 years agoReport: Dan Gilbert did not consult LeBron James about David Griffin firing

Dan Gilbert, owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers, made a bold move on Monday evening, agreeing to part ways with general manager David Griffin after both sides failed to come to an agreement on a contract extension. Many people over the last couple years poked fun at LeBron James for being the real general manager of […]

David Griffin · 7 years agoCavs owner Dan Gilbert releases statement thanking David Griffin for his contributions and leadership

In a bit of a surprise twist, the Cleveland Cavaliers have made the decision to part ways with general manager David Griffin. The #Cavs and GM David Griffin have mutually agreeed to part ways, per the team. Search for a replacement underway. #NBA — Sam Amico (@AmicoHoops) June 19, 2017 Cavs owner Dan Gilbert released […]

David Griffin · 7 years agoReport: Chauncey Billups emerges as frontrunner for Cavs GM job

In a shocking turn of events, the Cleveland Cavaliers have decided to part ways with the only general manager to successfully bring a professional sports title to the city of Cleveland in over 50 years. The architect of the Cavs 2016 championship team and the team have agreed to part ways, according to Brian Windhorst. […]

David Griffin · 7 years agoReport: GM David Griffin to part ways with Cavs after three years

After much unrest following the end of the NBA Finals, the Cleveland Cavaliers will reportedly part ways with general manager David Griffin, sources told ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. “Just couldn’t agree on future,” a source close to negotiations told Adrian Wojnarowski of the Vertical. Chauncey Billups, who was a candidate to take the general manager job for the […]

David Griffin · 7 years agoDavid Griffin's contract situation now causing unrest within Cavs

With the 2017 NBA Finals now in the rear-view mirror, one of the biggest storylines surrounding the Cleveland Cavaliers is the future of General Manager David Griffin, whose contract is set to expire on June 30. According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, this pending situation has created a cloud over the franchise because of the uncertainty […]

David Griffin · 7 years agoCedi Osman ready to join the Cavs next season

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ season ended in heartbreak as they were humbled by the Golden State Warriors in Game 5 inside Oracle Arena. The Cavs showed admirable fight and spirit to hold onto their crown, but in the end, they were outdone by the more talented team. As the clock ran out and the final buzzer went, […]

David Griffin · 7 years agoReport: Cavs expected to offer David Griffin 'significant' pay raise

Now that the 2016-17 NBA season is over, Dan Gilbert, owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers, has a decision to make with regards to his general manager, David Griffin. Griffin, who’s contract with the Cavs expired after last night’s loss to the Warriors in the NBA Finals, has yet to receive a new offer or extension. […]

David Griffin · 7 years agoDavid Griffin handles a Cavs fan heckler

One of the underlying stories surrounding the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals has been the future of general manager David Griffin. There have been reports that he is looking for a significant pay raise on his next deal as his contract is set to expire on June 30. According to Keith Britton of 92.3 […]

David Griffin · 7 years agoGM David Griffin will demand 'significant raise' this offseason

One of the under-the-radar storylines during the Cleveland Cavaliers‘ deep playoff run to another NBA Finals appearance has been the future of general manager David Griffin with the organization. There have been rumblings about other teams such as the Milwaukee Bucks, Atlanta Hawks, and Orlando Magic all at one point each expressing interest in acquiring […]

David Griffin · 7 years agoCavs not letting Bucks talk to David Griffin until after the finals

The Cleveland Cavaliers over the last three years have been one of the league’s most successful franchises, reaching three consecutive NBA Finals including earning the first championship in team history. Beyond the massive impact that LeBron James has made on the court since his return to the organization, general manager David Griffin has been a key […]

David Griffin · 7 years agoDavid Griffin: 'I hope everyone says we have no chance.'

And so the epic saga continues… After a gentleman’s sweep over the No. 1 seeded Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals (4-1), the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors are set on a collision course for an unprecedented third consecutive meeting in the NBA Finals. Unless you’ve been living in a cave, or […]

David Griffin · 7 years agoBucks interested in Cavs GM David Griffin

A new team has emerged in the race for Cleveland Cavaliers general manager David Griffin, who is currently in the final year of his contract. Earlier reports indicated that the Orlando Magic were hot on Griffin’s trail, but this time it’s the Milwaukee Bucks who are interested in his services. The Bucks actually lost their […]

David Griffin · 7 years agoDan Gilbert already working on new offer and title for Cavs GM David Griffin

With the Cleveland Cavaliers lifting the NBA championship last June as well as putting together maybe their best roster ever this season, a lot of credit has to go to General Manager David Griffin. Griffin has done a wonderful job of surrounding superstar LeBron James with the necessary pieces to compete for championships since he […]

David Griffin · 7 years agoKris Humphries: 'Cavs need to give LeBron extra money for being the GM'

The defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers could be looking for a new general manager at the end of this season. David Griffin, their current GM, is currently in the last year of his contract with the team. Cavs owner Dan Gilbert will have to make a decision fairly soon. Will he pay the price for one […]

David Griffin · 7 years agoCavs continue to ignore Magic's request to interview GM David Griffin

Whether fans of the team know it or not, Cleveland Cavaliers general manager David Griffin is currently in the last year of his contract. There have been several teams watching the proceedings between Griffin and the Cavs, including the Orlando Magic, who recently cut ties with their previous GM, Rob Hennigan. However, according to Sam […]

David Griffin · 7 years agoCavs' deal with Goodyear said to be worth $10 million

In a joint press conference yesterday afternoon, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Turner Sports, and the Cleveland Cavaliers officially announced a multi-year sponsorship deal. For the next three seasons, the Cavs will wear the famous winged foot logo on their new, Nike-designed jerseys. The winged foot patch, which is to be sewn on the front […]

David Griffin · 7 years agoPreview: What Cavs jerseys could look like with Goodyear Logo

In a joint press conference earlier this afternoon, Goodyear Tire Company and the Cleveland Cavaliers officially announced a multi-year sponsorship deal. The new partnership means that the Cavs will wear the famous winged foot logo on their new, Nike-designed jerseys for the next three seasons. Nike and the Cavaliers will unveil their new uniforms this […]

David Griffin · 7 years agoCavs GM David Griffin "grateful and honored" to partner with Goodyear

Shortly after 1:00 p.m. today, Goodyear and the Cleveland Cavaliers officially announced a multi-year partnership. The new deal means that the Cavs will wear the famous winged foot logo on their jersey next season. “In The Land of the driven, hard work is an obsession.”#MoreDriven | @goodyear x #Cavs https://t.co/kQcDQ0XqCk — Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) May […]

David Griffin · 7 years agoAtlanta Hawks emerge as front-runners in race for Cavs GM David Griffin

Cleveland Cavaliers general manager David Griffin is currently in the last year of his contract. After this season’s NBA Finals, teams can begin offering him deals in various positions. As of today, Griffin has yet to receive a new contract proposal or extension from team owner Dan Gilbert. For what it’s worth, LeBron James has […]

David Griffin · 7 years agoTyronn Lue says coaching the Cavaliers is a hard job

The defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers are one of the most formidable teams in the NBA. Coaching a team with three All-Stars might sound like an easy task — a dream job to some, but Cavs head coach Tyronn Lue says it’s the hardest job he’s had. Via ESPN’s Dave McMenamin: “It’s the hardest job, by […]

David Griffin · 7 years agoReport: Orlando Magic will offer Cavs GM David Griffin contract at end of season

Dan Gilbert, owner of the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers, has yet to offer general manager David Griffin a contract extension, nor a new deal. Griffin’s contract expires at the end of this season. There have been several teams watching the proceedings between Griffin and the Cavs, including the Orlando Magic, who moved on from […]

David Griffin · 7 years agoThe Orlando Magic are keeping an eye on Cavs GM David Griffin

The Orlando Magic, who are currently in the market for a basketball executive, seem to be keeping an eye on Cleveland Cavaliers GM David Griffin. League sources tell Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports and The Vertical that the Magic could be waiting until the end of the season to see if the Cavaliers will elect […]

David Griffin · 7 years agoCavs GM David Griffin sent motivating letter in Finals that changed the series for Cavs

LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers have never done things the easy way, and last season they lifted the NBA championship after overcoming a 3-1 deficit becoming the first team in NBA history to do so. After falling down 3-1, countless things happened, some more significant than others. One of those significant things was the […]

David Griffin · 7 years agoDavid Griffin explains why the Cavs decided to bring back Dahntay Jones

Yesterday afternoon, Cleveland Cavaliers GM David Griffin announced that Dahntay Jones, a player most fans of the team will remember from his integral role in last season’s championship run, had been officially inked to a deal. Jones isn’t just a versatile basketball player, he is also an honest human being; he isn’t afraid to speak […]

David Griffin · 7 years agoOne reason why the Cavs waived Larry Sanders is his struggle with punctuality

The defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers brought in Larry Sanders in hopes of bolstering their front-court rotation. However, those plans didn’t pan out how they expected them to. Sanders, 28, stepped away from the NBA for two years prior to his arrival in Cleveland due to a bout with depression and anxiety. He was released earlier […]

David Griffin · 7 years agoCavs to be without Big Three against the Heat

Tonight, the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers will square off against the Miami Heat inside American Airlines Arena at 7:30 p.m. EST. It’s a South Beach showdown, but it looks like the Cavs, who are on the second night of a back-to-back set, will be without the services of their Big Three (LeBron James, Kyrie […]

David Griffin · 7 years agoLeBron James, Tyronn Lue comment on David Griffin's contract situation

Some fans of the team may not know it, but after failing to reach an agreement on an extension last offseason, Cleveland Cavaliers General Manager David Griffin is in the final year of his contract. Griffin has played a large role in numerous pivotal team decisions throughout his tenure with the Cavs, including the signing […]

David Griffin · 7 years agoDavid Griffin is a pretty good GM and LeBron James' kingmaker

They’re called Kingmakers. That silent hand, guiding the masters of their domain, elevating their image, quelling fires, and filling the gaps. Game of Throne’s Cerci Lannister, DNC Chairman and former Chicago Mayor Richard Daley, or Chicago Tribune Political Writer David Axelrod, the Kingmaker takes many forms. Be it actual control from the shadows, or setting […]

David Griffin · 7 years agoCavaliers GM David Griffin receives call from NBA after decision to rest Cavs' Big 3

It didn’t take long for the NBA to react to the Cleveland Cavaliers’ decision to rest their Big 3 Saturday night for their nationally televised game vs. the Clippers on ABC. Just seven minutes after the decision was made public, Cavs GM David Griffin says he received a call from the league office. When did […]

David Griffin · 7 years agoCavs Head Coach Tyronn Lue had to ask for permission to sub in Larry Sanders

On Tuesday night, the Cavaliers were back in Cleveland for a matchup against the Detroit Pistons inside Quicken Loans Arena, resulting in a 128-96 runaway victory for the home team. Cleveland’s newest acquisition, 6-foot-11 center Larry Sanders, wasn’t expected to play in last night’s game. The talented big man has been away from the NBA […]