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In what might have been their final trip to The Palace of Auburn Hills (barring a potential playoff matchup), the Cleveland Cavaleirs jumped out to a 15-point first quarter lead over the Detroit Pistons by way of a 22-to-4 run. However, when head coach Tyronn Lue elected to sub in another player for LeBron James, […]

New recruit Deron Williams seems to be settling in nicely in Northeast Ohio, as his teammates are helping him to adjust to their championship system more and more each day. After receiving a standing ovation at Quicken Loans Arena by the Cavs faithful, Williams has suited up and since been trusted with a potential game-winner […]

Prior to Monday, most fans of the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers thought their beloved team’s roster was set for this year’s playoff run and title defense. With J.R. Smith and Kevin Love on the mend, things were looking up. The Cavs, who are currently sat atop the Eastern Conference standings with a 42-20 record, […]

LeBron James and Kyrie Irving sat last night as the Cavaliers were blown out by the Miami Heat. It seemed like it was going to end as an uneventful and lifeless affair in South Beach, but Cavs shooting guard J.R. Smith had to be escorted off the court by security following a heated-exchange with Heat […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have arguably the deepest team in the NBA once Andrew Bogut makes his Cavs’ debut on Monday night against the Miami Heat. A team that made just one trade since the regular season started, bringing Kyle Korver to Cleveland, has turned Mike Dunleavy, Chis Andersen, and Jordan McRae into Korver, Deron Williams, […]

Breakups can be messy and Derrick Williams’ time spent with the Miami Heat did not go as planned. But it was mutual respect prevailing when Williams was released by the Heat in early February. Williams had this to say about Heat president Pat Riley when the day came, via The Palm Beach Post: “It was […]

Initially, when the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers picked up Derrick Williams on a 10-day contract in February, some fans of the team were asking themselves, “who is Derrick Williams?” Now, after several impressive performances off the bench and a second 10-day deal, those same fans, now thoroughly impressed, are wondering what has to be done […]

David Griffin, Cleveland Cavaliers general manager, and team owner, Dan Gilbert, have compiled one of the greatest rosters we have seen in recent NBA history. The additions of Kyle Korver, Derrick Williams, Deron Williams, and now Andrew Bogut have the Cavs looking like the favorites to win the Eastern Conference and defend their championship crown. […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have found a gem for their system in Derrick Williams. In his nine games with the Cavs, Williams has averaged 10.3 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 0.9 assists on 56.1% (32-57) shooting from the field as well as 42.9% (12-28) from downtown. He signed his first 10-day contract just looking for a chance […]

With the acquisition of Andrew Bogut, are the Cavaliers better than last year? LeBron Answers. Together, Cleveland Cavaliers General Manager David Griffin and team owner Dan Gilbert, have compiled one of the greatest NBA rosters we have ever seen. The recent acquisitions of Kyle Korver, Derrick Williams, Deron Williams, and now Andrew Bogut, places the […]

Over the course of his five year career, Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson has been nothing short of an iron man, as his current streak of 428 consecutive games played indicates- a streak of games that has taken four years to amass. When you consider the traveling, injuries, and flat-out time that NBA players put […]

After much anticipation, Deron Williams is now officially a member of the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers. Bringing in “D-Will,” as Williams is affectionately known, was a great move by Cavs GM David Griffin and his staff, no doubt. However, there’s just one minor issue that needs to be addressed. The Cavs already have a […]

The Cavaliers may be the defending world champions, but even despite them lifting the Larry O’Brien trophy last June, a road to repeating does come with its challenges. One of those obstacles is the injury bug, which has hit some of the big names in northeast Ohio. J.R. Smith has missed most of this season […]

Just after today’s team practice at Cleveland Clinic Courts, the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers officially announced the signing of forward Derrick Williams to a second 10-day contract. #Cavs have officially signed Derrick Williams to a second 10-day deal, per team release. — Sam Amico (@AmicoHoops) February 22, 2017 So far, Williams, who initially signed […]

Today, the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers will hold their first practice since the All-Star break, and recent 10-day signee Derrick Williams is expected to be in attendance, as Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com reports in his latest article. Williams, who signed with the champs on February 9th (a contract that expired over the weekend), is […]

On a night when the Pelicans Anthony Davis scored 52 in the All Star Game, the bigger news was New Orleans acquisition of another big man, DeMarcus Cousins. For the past few seasons, Cousins has swirled around the rumor mill quite frequently. His stardom playing out West for Sacramento has often been overshadowed by his […]

Derrick Williams has certainly impressed in his short time with the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavs signed Williams to a 10-day contract earlier this month, and by just about every analyst’s count, it looks like he has cemented a place on the roster going forward. In his recent edition of “Hey, Joe,” Joe […]

Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue and his superstar small forward LeBron James share many similarities. Both come from the humble beginnings of the inner city, and James and Lue’s bond has blossomed since the man from Mexico Missouri took over halfway through last season. Their ride together to an NBA championship validated their dedication to […]

His stint with the Miami Heat may not have ended according to plan, but Derrick Williams has no ill feelings towards them. After signing a 10-day contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers last Thursday and playing a solid game for them later that day. Following the game he even received a lot of congratulatory messages from […]

As this year’s NBA trade deadline draws near (February 23rd), many organizations across the association are looking to bolster their respective rosters, including the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers. With quite a few hits to their rotation, the Cavs, who are well over the salary cap and into the penalty, find themselves trying to fill in […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been crippled with injuries all season, but were helped with immediate production out of the newest Cavalier, Derrick Williams. Williams was waived by the Miami Heat on February 6th, as soon as he cleared waivers the Cavaliers pounced on the former 2nd overall pick. In his two games with the Cavs, […]

The Miami Heat caused quite a stir recently when they went on an improbable 13-game winning streak. Another thing that caught the attention of many was when they waived Derrick Williams to create a roster spot for Okaro White, who has impressed them since being called up from the D-League. Asked to give his thoughts […]

He’s neither a playmaker nor a big man who can defend the rim, but the Cavs are very much interested in keeping their 10-day signee Derrick Williams to a deal that extends beyond next week. Following a second straight impressive performance by Williams, LeBron James said he hopes the Cavs can keep Williams beyond his […]

When news broke out that Derrick Williams was signed by the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 10-day deal, mixed reactions came about from fans and pundits alike. Williams isn’t the playmaker nor the rim protector that many believed the Cavs needed, but after two games, he has been a pleasant surprise for everyone rooting for the […]

Last night (Thursday), the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers were in Oklahoma City for a nationally televised match-up against the Thunder. When the dust settled inside Chesapeake Energy Arena, the Cavs were defeated, 118-109. Despite the loss, the Cavs got a solid look at Derrick Williams, the newest addition to the team. Williams, who was […]

As this year’s February 23rd trade deadline draws near, a lot of teams around the association are looking for available players to bolster their respective lineups, including the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers. This morning, news came down the wire stating that the Cavs have decided to give free-agent Derrick Williams a 10-day contract, per Shams […]