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Cleveland Cavaliers veteran big man Tristan Thompson had a huge game on Sunday as he helped the Cavs secure a 101-95 victory against the LeBron James-less Los Angeles Lakers. Following the win, Thompson reflected on how he believes the Cavs lost last season’s Finals matchup against the Golden State Warriors due in part to the […]

The NBA is continuing to investigate the Cavs’ signing and hasty release of Patrick McCaw. If Cleveland is found guilty of misconduct, they could face punishment from the league, which could include fines or the loss of future first-round draft picks. Via Mark Medina of The Mercury News: The NBA has continued its formal review […]

The newest member of the Cleveland Cavaliers is guard Cameron Payne, who is only with the team because of what happened on Sunday. After the Golden State Warriors declined to match the offer sheet that Cleveland extended to Patrick McCaw, the Cavs waived McCaw after only three games, sparking a conspiracy theory that actually has […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are currently under investigation by the NBA at the request of the Golden State Warriors, who had former restricted free agent Patrick McCaw snatched from their very hands after failing to match a two-year, $6 million offer for his services. The Cavs waived McCaw after less than a week with the team, […]

The NBA will launch a formal review into the Cleveland Cavaliers’ signing of restricted free agent Patrick McCaw at the request of the Golden State Warriors, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. The Cavs signed McCaw on December 30 and then waived him nearly a week later, on January 7. As a restricted […]

Right after the Cleveland Cavaliers tied the 2016 NBA Finals series at three games apiece, LeBron James believed the Golden State Warriors were not in a good place mentally. Via ESPN, locker room footage revealed a confident Cavs team led by James, who shared his observations: .@KingJames called it like he saw it after Game […]

Just like the rest of us, Cleveland Cavaliers big man Tristan Thompson says he was shocked when he heard Kevin Durant was leaving the Oklahoma City Thunder to sign with the Golden State Warriors back in the summer of 2016. The Warriors went 73-9 during the 2015-16 regular season but lost to Tristan Thompson and the Cavs […]

Patrick McCaw signed a two-year contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers this past week, ending a short two-year run with the Golden State Warriors in which he won championships as a reserve both seasons. Why did he choose to move on, though? Even McCaw says it’s not an easy question to answer, per Joe Vardon of […]

Golden State Warriors restricted free agent Patrick McCaw has agreed to the terms of a two-year, $6 million offer sheet from the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic: Golden State Warriors restricted free agent Pat McCaw is signing a two years, $6M offer sheet with the Cleveland Cavaliers, per […]

Prior to the Cleveland Cavaliers’ matchup against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night, a game that provided far more nostalgia for the past than entertainment in the present although the Wine and Gold held their own against the reigning MVP champions for the first half, Warriors superstar Kevin Durant had quite a few positive […]

The Cavs and Warriors have made four straight trips to the NBA Finals, creating one of the most-watched sports rivalries in recent history. Both squads were great during that span, but Golden State head coach Steve Kerr thinks Cleveland’s 2016-17 team was the best they faced. “The team that I think may have been their […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green has a knack for needling Cleveland Cavaliers fans, and his recent comments on the team and former Cavs star Kyrie Irving are sure to sting. Draymond Green believes that had the Warriors never rose,  Kyrie Irving would have probably stayed in Cleveland and the league would be a lot […]

LeBron James is back in Cleveland Wednesday night, so you knew there were going to be some funny signs in the crowd from Cavs fans. LeBron James, who brought the Cavs their first ever NBA championship back in 2016, is widely expected get nothing but cheers tonight. A Cavs fan at The Q used this […]

It’s amazing how one single shot can affect a player’s entire summer. Cleveland Cavaliers point guard George Hill admitted in an interview with Jason Lloyd of The Athletic that his missed free throw in Game 1 of the 2018 NBA Finals bothered him throughout the offseason: “You’re a little depressed at first because as a […]

While he is still considered by many as one of the top big men in the sport today, at 30 years of age, Cleveland Cavaliers star Kevin Love is already thinking about his life after basketball. As it turns out, he was able to speak with Golden State Warriors stud Kevin Durant — who himself […]

Klay Thompson, Stephen Curry, and the Golden State Warriors just poured in 92 points at the half. Larry Nance Jr. of the Cleveland Cavaliers sent out his reaction — which probably mirrors how most of us are feeling. Via his Twitter, Nance Jr. said: 92 at halftime 🤦🏽‍♂️ — Larry Nance Jr (@Larrydn22) October 30, […]

After Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith’s blatant comment stating how he has zero respect for DeMarcus Cousins’ decision to join the Golden State Warriors over the summer, the Cavs veteran recently admitted that he pretty much feels the same way about Kevin Durant doing the same thing a couple of years back. Smith recently had […]

The Golden State Warriors signed All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins to a one-year, $5.3 million deal back in July. By most accounts, the acquisition of such a high-caliber player was a big score for the defending champions. However, there were those who opposed the idea of the rich getting richer, so to speak, including Cleveland Cavs […]

One of the most memorable moments in the the Cleveland Cavaliers’ championship-winning season back in 2016 came in the dying moments of Game 7 against the Golden State Warriors. Cavs star Kevin Love made an outstanding defensive stop against back-to-back MVP Stephen Curry in a play that would prove pivotal to the Cavs’ title-clinching win. […]

The Golden State Warriors have lifted the NBA title in three of the past four seasons. It would have been four out of four if the Cleveland Cavaliers had not defeated them in the Finals in 2016. Cavs stud Kevin Love was a part of that championship-winning group two years ago, so if there’s anyone […]

For Cleveland Cavs general manager Koby Altman, the only way to stop LeBron James is through the utilization of advanced analytics. Andre Iguodala of the Golden State Warriors, who’s had his battles with James, responded. As reported by Forbes Tech, Altman revealed that the Warriors used analytics to come up with line up combinations to […]

The previous NBA season is long over, but the league has still been nothing short of dramatic this offseason. From free agent signings, big-time superstar trades, and everything in between, this summer has kept us thoroughly entertained. Although the regular season is slowly but surely creeping up on us yet again, the summertime drama continued […]

Cleveland Cavaliers big man Tristan Thompson barely showed up in this year’s NBA Finals. He averaged just 6.2 points and 5.9 rebounds in four games. He’s more remembered in that series for a minor skirmish with Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green and the verbal jousting that came with it. Despite his ignominious showing in […]

The Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers battled in the NBA Finals for four straight years. There’s bound to be some bad blood between the two squads after such a bitter rivalry. Sometimes, that bitterness doesn’t stay on the court. According to a rumor from Jason McIntyre of FS1, Tristan Thompson punched Draymond Green in […]

Unlike the last few summers, LeBron James chose his team for next season only two days into free agency. Unfortunately for Cleveland fans, it was not to stay with the hometown Cavaliers. Instead, James decided to sign a four-year, $154 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers to lead the once proud franchise that has […]

Early Thursday morning, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith reported that Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James called Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant about his thoughts to potential team up in Los Angeles with the Lakers. As most have reported, Durant has no intentions of living the Warriors despite opting out of his current deal. The two-time […]

NBA journeyman Matt Barnes has recently gone on tirade against Cleveland Cavaliers big man Tristan Thompson. In an interview with TMZ Sports, Barnes gave his two cents on the beef between Thompson and former teammate Draymond Green. Barnes did not put much of an effort to conceal his dislike of Thompson. He claimed that Mr. […]

The Golden State Warriors won the 2018 NBA Finals in a clean sweep, eliminating the Cleveland Cavaliers and sending them into a summer of uncertainty with LeBron James’ free agency coming up. During the parade, stars like Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, and Klay Thompson had fun moments with the crowd while guys like Nick Young […]

On Friday, the NBA Finals ended with a demoralizing yet almost inevitable result: The Golden State Warriors took home their second straight Larry O’Brien trophy and their third in four years, defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers by a score of 108-85. Although the Cavs put up a good fight for much of the series, the final […]

After getting swept in the 2018 NBA Finals, the Cleveland Cavaliers’ tumultuous season is finally over and done. Swarmed in drama, injuries, and horrendous defense, Cavs fans can finally breathe easy after a season that felt six seasons long. But, they cannot breath easy for too long as the drama cycle will start up soon […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors are getting set to face off in Game 4 of the 2018 NBA Finals, and many are already preparing for the possibility that the Cavs get swept tonight and summer begins early. While Cleveland has little reason to be confident being down 3-0 in the series, a deficit […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers were unable to pull out a victory in Game 3 of the NBA Finals and are now just one loss away from their season ending. The Finals have been incredibly demoralizing for Cavs fans, but if there is one silver lining, it’s the play of Rodney Hood. After playing for a total […]

LeBron James and Kevin Durant on the same team? And not just for the All-Star game, but for the regular season and playoffs? Don’t rule it out, says Marc Stein of The New York Times. James and Durant will both become free agents this summer if they opt out of the final year of their […]

After another trio of entertaining games, the Cleveland Cavaliers find themselves in an 0-3 hole against the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals for the second consecutive year. LeBron James, who averaged a triple double last Finals with 33.6 points, 12.0 rebounds, 10.0 assists, 1.4 steals, and 1.0 block per game in the five […]

With the Cleveland Cavaliers in a 3-0 hole to the Golden State Warriors, things seem grim for the Cavs. Unless by some miracle, the Wine and Golders will finish in second place to the Warriors for yet another season. While the Cavs will go down swinging, the 2017-18 campaign will likely soon come to a […]

In an almost must-win situation at home, the Cleveland Cavaliers started Game 3 against the Golden State Warriors motivated, as they quickly built up a 10 point lead. But as the game progressed, the Cavs’ play became sloppy, and Kevin Durant took over, eventually leading the Warriors to a 110-102 victory. Now The Warriors have […]

The Golden State Warriors are currently enjoying a luxurious 3-0 series lead advantage over the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2018 NBA Finals, thanks to the incredible performance of Kevin Durant on Wednesday. Durant put on a show in Game 3 of the series, dropping 43 points on a highly-efficient 15-for-23 shooting from the field, which […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers fell to the Golden State Warriors in Game 3 of the 2018 NBA Finals, and it was thanks to a masterful performance from Kevin Durant. The All-Star forward willed his Warriors to a win on a night when Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson couldn’t buy a bucket for most of the game. […]

This is the 4th year in a row that the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors have faced off, but for LeBron James, this finals isn’t reminding him of the last three, it’s reminding him of a showdown when he was a member of the Miami Heat. In 2014 the Heat and the San […]