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J.R. Smith · 7 years agoJ.R. Smith says his daughter is always in the front of his mind

As most fans of the team are well-aware, Cavaliers sharpshooter J.R. Smith and his wife, Jewel, have been dealing with the premature birth of their daughter, Dakota. Dakota was born nearly five months prematurely in January. Since then, she has been in the NICU at a Cleveland-area children’s hospital receiving treatment. These are certainly trying […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoKyle Korver to be held out of tonight's game against the Spurs

Tonight, the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers are in San Antonio for a nationally-televised matchup against the Spurs at 8:00 p.m. EST inside The AT&T Center. Earlier today, Cavs head coach Tyronn Lue announced that marksman Kyle Korver will be held out of tonight’s game due to the foot soreness he has been experiencing. Via […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoKyrie Irving on comparing this season with last year's campaign

Last year, the Cavaliers finally ended Cleveland’s 52-year championship drought in epic come-from-behind fashion by defeating the Golden State Warriors in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. Last year’s campaign had its share of ups and downs, sure, but how does it compare to this season? At this point last season (March 24, 2016), the […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoJ.R. Smith's wife shares good news about their premature daughter

On Thursday night, Cleveland Cavaliers marksman J.R. Smith and his wife, Jewel Harris, shared some good news about their daughter Dakota, who was born almost five months prematurely. On Dakota’s 78th day in the NICU, Jewel went to visit her daughter and learned that she had her breathing tube removed for the first time. Nurses […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoLeBron James "Ok" with Cavs not being in playoff mode yet

With just 13 games remaining in the regular season, LeBron James feels that the Cavaliers, who currently hold a two-game advantage over the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference standings, still have a few kinks to iron out before the start of this year’s playoffs. Via cleveland.com: “We’re not in playoff mode right now,” James […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoJ.R. Smith on fans chants "We want LeBron"

The Cleveland Cavaliers were at the heart of all NBA headlines two nights ago, as they rested their Big 3 of LeBron James, Kyrie Irving, and Kevin Love ahead of their clash with western conference heavyweights L.A. Clippers which was nationally televised. Of course, anything to do with the Cavs causes an uproar within the […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoCavs Head Coach Tyronn Lue elects to rest Big Three against Clippers

Tonight, the Eastern Conference-leading Cleveland Cavaliers will kick off their four-game road trip in Los Angeles with a matchup against the Clippers at 8:30 p.m. EST inside The Staples Center. On occasion, Cavs Head Coach Tyronn Lue elects to rest some of his star players. Tonght, Lue has made the call to rest The Big […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoReport: J.R. Smith, Kevin Love slated to return to starting lineup soon

When the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers are back at full strength, there will need to be some minor adjustments to the starting rotation. The Cavs have dealt with quite a few injuries this season. Kevin Love suffered a knee injury in February, J.R. Smith fractured his thumb in January, and Andrew Bogut went down […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoKevin Love and Kyle Korver injury update

UPDATE 5:15 PM EST Tyronn Lue announces that Kevin Love will return tonight in a starting role for the Cavs. He will have missed four weeks and two days following the arthroscopic knee surgery last month. Ty Lue says Kevin will start tonight — Fred McLeod (@CavsFredMcLeod) March 16, 2017 – Tonight, the Eastern Conference-leading […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoIman Shumpert says Cavaliers 'grabbed him out of hell' in 2015 trade for him

When the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers brought Iman Shumpert and J.R. Smith to Northeast Ohio from the New York Knicks during the 2014-15 NBA season, few fans of the team knew what their true impact would be. Initially, the two former Knicks were put off by the deal. Now, one drought-ending championship later, both Shumpert […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoBreaking: J.R. Smith (fractured thumb) to return tonight vs. Pistons

After missing around 3 months of action due to his recovery from a fractured right thumb, shooting guard J.R. Smith will make his long-anticipated return to the court tonight against the Detroit Pistons. Per Jason Lloyd of The Athletic: J.R. Smith will play tonight, coming off the bench — Jason Lloyd (@ByJasonLloyd) March 9, 2017 […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoJ.R. Smith's return should help improve Cavs' underwhelming defense

When J.R. Smith fractured his right thumb early in the season, the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers lost a key component of their rotation on both ends of the floor. Gritty defense, veteran experience, and deadly accuracy from beyond the three-point line are just a few elements of Smith’s game. There is no doubt that […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoJR Smith says coming back from down 3-1 was harder than recovering from fractured thumb

Following the unfortunate news about Andrew Bogut‘s season-ending injury, the Cavs are still in need of some much-needed depth. Luckily for the Cavs, starting shooting guard J.R. Smith has been recently cleared to resume basketball activities and has participated in his first full practice in 10 weeks. Smith has not played since Dec. 20 after he fractured […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoReport: J.R. Smith dealing with illness, listed as questionable vs Detroit Pistons

As the Cleveland Cavaliers prepare for their upcoming road game against the Detroit Pistons, a few members of the team are dealing with either injury or illness. J.R. Smith, who has been recovering from a fractured right thumb since December, was recently cleared for contact practice drills and upgraded to questionable. However, today, Chris Fedor […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoReport: Cavaliers expected to waive Andrew Bogut this weekend

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, […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoKyle Korver dealing with foot soreness, ruled out vs Pistons

The Cleveland Cavaliers have dealt with quite a few injuries to their rotation this season. Chris Andersen suffered a season-ending ACL injury, Kevin Love is recovering from knee surgery, J.R. Smith has been out with a fractured right thumb and now, Andrew Bogut has been ruled out for the remainder of the season due to […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoJ.R. Smith cleared for contact drills, upgraded to questionable

As the NBA season presses on, quite a few teams around the association are dealing with injuries, including the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers. For months now, the 42-20 Eastern Conference-leading Cavaliers have been without the services of J.R. Smith, who suffered a fractured right thumb in a game against the Milwaukee Bucks in December. Initial […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoReport: Andrew Bogut deemed out for remainder of the season

After being sent from the Dallas Mavericks to the Philadelphia 76ers before this year’s trade deadline, Andrew Bogut moved on to the Cleveland Cavaliers by way of a contract buyout agreement. Cavs fans were eager to witness the Australian-born big man in action. On Monday night, after a minor work visa hang-up, Bogut was ready […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoJ.R. Smith will not receive disciplinary action for his role in Saturday night's altercation with Miami Heat players

On Saturday night, the Cleveland Cavaliers were in South Beach for a matchup against the Miami Heat inside American Airlines Arena. The Cavs, who were without the services of LeBron James and Kyrie Irving due to rest, fell to the Heat by quite a wide margin, 120-92. In the closing seconds of Saturday night’s game, […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoTyronn Lue has to figure out minutes distribution with complete roster

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, […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoJ.R. Smith almost got into it with Dion Waiters after final buzzer of Cavs-Heat game

The Cleveland Cavaliers visited the Miami Heat sans LeBron James and Kyrie Irving. As expected, the defending champions came out of AmericanAirlines Arena on the receiving end of the South Beach team’s hot shooting, 92-120. While this game looked bleak for the Cavs from the get-go, a semblance of intensity still found its way to […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoUpdate: J.R. Smith (thumb) could return to action in two weeks

The NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers have been dealing with quite a few injuries to their rotation this season, including Kevin Love‘s knee and J.R. Smith‘s fractured right thumb. However, there is some good news to report. While Love is expected to miss most of March, Cavs Head Coach Tyronn Lue expects Smith to be back in […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoLeBron James asked to compare his 2017 team to the 2016 champions

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 […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoReport: J.R. Smith (thumb) cleared to travel with Cavs

Tonight, the Cleveland Cavaliers begin a three-game road trip in Boston against the Celtics inside TD Garden at 8:00 p.m. EST. The Cavs have been dealing with quite a few injuries this season, including Kevin Love’s knee and J.R. Smith’s fractured thumb. Both are on track for a return before the start of this year’s […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoDanica Patrick and J.R. Smith discuss ex-relationships and exotic cars

As the Cavaliers prepare for this year’s playoff run and defense of their crown, they find themselves dealing with the annual injury bug. However, J.R. Smith, who is currently recovering from a fractured right thumb, is staying busy off the court. “Swish,” as Smith is affectionately known, and driver of Nascar’s #10 Aspen Dental car, […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoReport: LeBron James (illness) misses shootaround, questionable for tonight vs. Bulls

Tonight, the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers will square off against the Chicago Bulls inside Quicken Loans Arena for a divisional bout at 8:30 p.m. EST. The Cavs have been dealing with a few injuries to their rotation this season, including J.R. Smith’s fractured thumb and now Kevin Love’s knee. Both are expected to make […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoJ.R. Smith is slightly ahead of schedule as he works his way from injury

It seems like an eternity since we’ve seen Cleveland Cavaliers fan favorite J.R. Smith take to the floor for the world champions, as Smith has been out of action since December 20th, undergoing surgery to repair a thumb injury. J.R. Smith was out on the floor again before tip-off on Thursday night as the Cavs […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoJ.R. Smith's premature baby is making progress

Over the past few weeks, J.R. Smith, Cleveland Cavaliers marksman, and his wife, Jewel Harris, have been dealing with the premature birth of their daughter, Dakota. Dakota was born in January at 21 weeks old and weighed just one pound, She has been fighting for her life in the neonatal unit ever since. There is […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoReport: Iman Shumpert available, but Cavs not rushing into trade market

This year’s NBA trade deadline (February 23rd at 3:00 p.m. EST) is approaching fast, and teams across the association are scrambling to find available pieces that best fit their rotational puzzle. The defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers have certainly been among the teams who are “in the market,” but it seems they don’t want to rush […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoRichard Jefferson and Byron Scott discuss what the Cavs need

As this year’s NBA trade deadline draws near, teams around the association are looking to bolster their respective lineups through trades and free agency, including the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavs, who are no strangers to the trade market, recently acquired Kyle Korver from the Atlanta Hawks – a deal that strengthened an already […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoCavs face injuries, LeBron James ready for the challenge

Tonight, the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers will face the Minnesota Timberwolves inside The Target Center at 8:00 p.m. EST. Over the course of the season, several members of Cleveland’s rotation have gone down with injuries, including J.R. Smith (thumb fracture), Iman Shumpert (ankle sprain, returning tonight), Chris Andersen (ACL, traded to the Charlotte Hornets), […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoJ.R. Smith responds to recovery reports

Yesterday, word came down the wire stating that J.R. Smith is on the fast-track to recovery from his fractured right thumb. However, not to be rushed, the smooth-shooting two guard took to Twitter for a response after the news broke. Please don’t believe the hype. Still a ways to go. “Sources” means they have nothing […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoJ.R. Smith took Larry O'Brien Trophy to McDonalds

J.R. Smith was a major part of the Cleveland Cavaliers‘ historic and record-breaking 2016 championship year. Months after winning the title, Smith has been hit with a devastating thumb injury, playing in only 21 of the Cavaliers’ 53 regular season games. Just in case people forgot who he was, Smith visited a local McDonald’s, in what seems to be […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoUpdate: J.R. Smith on the fast-track to recovery, now on target for March return

The long-awaited return of J.R. Smith to the Cleveland Cavaliers’ rotation could be coming sooner than expected, according to ESPN’s Chris Haynes and Dave McMenamin. Smith, now in his 13th season, has been rehabbing from a right thumb fracture that he suffered in late December. League sources tell ESPN that the smooth-shooting two guard is […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoKevin Love to receive second opinion on injured knee

This year’s All-Star festivities are slated to feature all three members of the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers’ Big Three. However, according to reports, one member of the trio might not be able to participate in this year’s games. Kevin Love was involved in a knee-to-knee collision during Cleveland’s 125-109 win over the Denver Nuggets on […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoUpdate: J.R. Smith resumed working out during game against Denver

More positive news coming out of Cleveland last night. ESPN’s Dave McMenamin reported that before and during last night’s home game against the Denver Nuggets, J.R. Smith was participating in a workout in Cleveland’s back facilities. Smith fractured his right thumb in a game against the Milwaukee Bucks on December 20th and required surgery to […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoKyle Korver says he'd like to re-sign with the Cavaliers

Kyle Korver, the newest member of the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers, is quickly becoming a dangerous threat off the bench. And in last night’s road win over the Indiana Pacers, the smooth-shooting swingman proved exactly why. In just 26 minutes of playing time, the 35-year old former Creighton Blue Jay stand-out poured in 29 […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoHow can the Cavaliers trade for Carmelo Anthony without Kevin Love?

The Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks have been sibject to rumors for weeks now, after the reported trade offer sent Cleveland’s way, a straight swap of Carmelo Anthony and Kevin Love. Cleveland knocked back the offer, holding onto Love as he embarks on his first All-Star appearance as a Cavalier. Rumors continued to swirl, […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoJ.R. Smith holds prematurely-born daughter for first time

On Monday, as the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers prepared for their road game against the Washington Wizards inside the Verizon Center, J.R. Smith shared some great news with his 2.7 million Instagram followers. Smith was finally able to hold his daughter, Dakota, who was born five months prematurely in January. The smooth-shooting two-guard posted […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoCavs expect J.R. Smith to play a few regular season games in April

The Cleveland Cavaliers, despite all their recent troubles on the court, are still poised to run roughshod over the entire Eastern Conference when the postseason wars begin. Kyle Korver’s addition isn’t the last roster move that is expected out of General Manager David Griffin‘s bag of tricks and the minutes of LeBron James are still […]