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J.R. Smith · 7 years agoJ.R. Smith chimes in on Charles Barkley-LeBron James feud

The feud between Charles Barkley and LeBron James has turned into one of the biggest stories in the NBA right now. Quite a few people have weighed in on the back-and-forth banter between the two basketball legends, including Dwyane Wade and Udonis Haslem. The “Barkley-James” story has gained momentum over the past few days. As […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoLeBron James gains support from best friend about Charles Barkley

Last week, during an airing of TNT’s Inside the NBA, Ernie Johnson, host of the show, asked members of the panel what they thought of LeBron James’ recent comments regarding the Cavaliers’ current roster situation. When Johnson asked Charles Barkley to fill in the blank, saying: “LeBron James’ comments were -,” Barkley replied with a […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoBill Simmons goes in on LeBron James after front office saga

Bill Simmons – sports analyst, author, and host of The Ringer podcast, has a great basketball mind. Fans of the game might remember Simmons’ tenure as Editor-In-Chief of ESPN’s Grantland and his work on various 30 for 30 productions. Over the course of his 20-plus years as a professional journalist, Simmons has witnessed (and covered) […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoLeBron James responds to Charles Barkley's on-air comments

For better or worse, Charles Barkley, NBA legend and current analyst for TNT, is known for letting his personal opinions fly from the hip. This time, he had some words for LeBron James on live television. Recently, a lot has been made of James’ comments about the current status of the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers. […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoLeBron James buries the hatchet on front office friction saga

Recently, a lot has been said of the slump that the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers are in. Several factors have played into the Cavs’ recent set-backs, including the loss of J.R. Smith to a thumb injury, a bad sea bass incident for Kevin Love, a six-game West coast road trip, and trying to acclimate […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoCleveland Cavaliers' top three tradeable assets

As this year’s NBA trade deadline draws near (February 23rd), quite a few teams around the association are looking for viable players to bolster their respective rosters, including the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers. It’s a well-known fact that the Cavs, who have lost five of their last seven games, are in need of a capable […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoJ.R. Smith yet to participate in any cardio exercises but hopes to soon

As this year’s NBA season reaches its midway point, many teams around the association are dealing with injuries in their respective rotations, including the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers. J.R. Smith, who is slated to be out for 10-12 weeks due to a fractured right thumb he suffered on December 20 in a game against the […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoCavs talk about their group text chat

Winning an NBA championship is the pinnacle achievement in the career of professional basketball players. The season is long and filled with tests, both mental and physical. When you spend as much time together as athletes do, a certain camaraderie begins to develop. Long flights, bus rides, and countless practice sessions aid in the familiarity […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoLeBron James has incredible knowledge on where each teammate likes to catch the ball

At 32 years of age, LeBron James is having one of the best statistical years of his illustrious NBA career. “The King,” as James is justly known, is currently averaging 26.3 points (team-high), 7.8 rebounds, and a whopping 8.2 assists per game (second-highest assist average of his career). With so many accurate shooters on his […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoJ.R. Smith and wife Jewel's daughter was born five months early

On Saturday afternoon, J.R. Smith and his wife Jewel posted a video on the ‘Uninterrupted’ social media accounts, revealing that their baby daughter was born five months early. The baby girl, whom they named Dakota, was born five days ago and weighs one pound, but wasn’t expected until May. The couple asked everyone to keep […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoKevin Garnett and Gary Payton weigh in on Korver deal

In lieu of Kyle Korver’s trade to the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers from the Atlanta Hawks, several members of the media have weighed in with an opinion, including former NBA stars Kevin Garnett and Gary Payton. Together, Garnett and Payton host a basketball-based discussion show on TNT called “KGArea21.” After hearing the news of Thursday […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoCavaliers could be extremely short-handed tonight

Tonight, the Cleveland Cavaliers, who are dealing with both illness and injury, will host the Chicago Bulls inside Quicken Loans Arena for a Central Division show-down. The NBA’s defending champions might be without several members of their rotation, including Chris Andersen (ACL, out for season), J.R. Smith (thumb fracture, out indefinitely), Kyrie Irving (hamstring cramp), […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoCavs expected to give up Cedi Osman, McRae in deal

As the trade deadline draws near (February 23 at 3 p.m. ET), many teams around the NBA are looking to bolster their respective rosters. The defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers, who suddenly find themselves bitten by the injury bug, are among the teams that may be in the market for players to sure up their ranks. With […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoJ.R. Smith wears Bugs Bunny sweater to The Q

Monday night, the Cleveland Cavaliers hosted the New Orleans Pelicans inside Quicken Loans Arena, resulting in a 90-82 grind-out victory for the Wine and Gold. J.R. Smith, Cleveland’s marksman shooting guard who’s recovering from a fractured right thumb, is well-known for his shirtless antics, but on Monday night, the smooth-shooting two-guard donned a Space Jam […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoKevin Love, LeBron James, and Channing Frye dealing with illness

Last night (Monday), the Cleveland Cavaliers hosted the New Orleans Pelicans inside Quicken Loans Arena, resulting in a 90-82 come-from-behind victory for the home team. The Cavs, who suddenly find themselves bitten by the injury bug, were without several key players of their rotation, including Kyrie Irving (hamstring soreness), J.R. Smith (thumb fracture), Mike Dunleavy […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoCavs bench steps up big time against New Orleans Pelicans

Last night (Monday), the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers hosted the New Orleans Pelicans inside Quicken Loans Arena, resulting in a 90-82 victory for the home team. The Cavs, who have recently been bitten by the injury bug, found a way to grind out a win without several key players, including Kyrie Irving (hamstring cramp), […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoJ.R. Smith thumb surgery update

Many teams in the NBA have certain guys who play an important role on their roster. The defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers are no different. In fact, the Cavs have several “role players,” including their recently injured shooting guard, J.R. Smith. Smith, 31, fractured his right thumb while attempting to strip the ball from an opposing […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoJ.R. Smith video to Kenyon Martin, Carmelo Anthony, Reggie Evans, after George Karl shots fired

J.R. Smith has never been a guy to hold his tongue, he’s always been a fan favorite, partly due to the fact that he always speaks his mind. RELATED: Three big men Cleveland should eye in trades Saturday was no different, as ‘Swish’ took to Bleacher Reports “Uninterrupted”, to send some love to his former […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoJ.R . Smith scheduled for surgery, with extended recovery time

The Cleveland Cavaliers have a little bit of an issue when it comes to their depth, and things just got a little worse. On Tuesday night against the Bucks in Milwaukee, J.R. left the game early in the second quarter with a reported thumb injury. After returning to Cleveland and getting the necessary scans, it […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoJ.R. Smith responds to George Karl's comments in new book

Former Denver Nuggets head coach George Karl rained criticism with comments about his former players in his new book: Furious George — among them, Cleveland Cavaliers swingman J.R. Smith. According to some excerpts given to Newsday early on Thursday, the tenured coach was unapologetically blunt with his thoughts about a Nuggets team that never quite achieved close […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoJ.R. Smith out indefinitely after fracturing thumb, needs surgery

Last night (Tuesday), the Cleveland Cavaliers faced off against the Milwaukee Bucks inside The BMO Harris Bradley Center. The Cavs managed to grind out a 114-108 victory, but they may have lost a key component of their starting lineup. J.R. Smith, the Cavs’ shooting guard, suffered a fractured right thumb during the first half of […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoJ.R. Smith: No uniform can separate us

In a reposted photo from former Cavaliers guard-forward Dahntay Jones, J.R. Smith proclaimed on Instagram that: If you not for us you against us! A uniform won't separate us! We not friends we FAMILY! #TribeGoingAllTheWay #gangganggangganggang #RWTW A photo posted by JR Smith (@teamswish) on Oct 8, 2016 at 9:15am PDT If you not for […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoVideo: J.R. Smith warms up with trick shots

Most NBA fans are familiar with J.R. Smith‘s on-court marksmanship; catch-and-shoot could serve as his middle name. However, what fans might not be aware of is the humble sharpshooter’s trick shot capabilities. RELATED: Bye Bye Birdy: 5 big men the Cavs should look to acquire after the loss of Chris Andersen Last Saturday, the defending […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoJ.R. Smith wears shirt in support of Cleveland

When it comes to making a statement, some professional athletes choose to use their wardrobe as a platform to convey messages to fans and media. J.R. Smith, Cleveland’s talented shooting guard who’s known for his shirtless march through Cleveland’s championship parade, can be included in that lot. Last Saturday, the defending NBA champion Cavaliers hosted […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoCould LeBron James and J.R. Smith play college football?

On a blustery Saturday afternoon in November, the Ohio State University Buckeyes hosted their rivals to the north, the University of Michigan Wolverines, for another classic match-up on the grid-iron, resulting in a 30-27 victory for the home team. Several members of the Cleveland Cavaliers, who had an off day in the early stages of […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoJ.R. Smith has snowball fight with his daughter

As Old Man Winter stretches his icy hand across Northeast Ohio, many residents of the area are making the most of their snowy situation, including Cleveland Cavaliers sharpshooter, J.R. Smith. On Friday, Smith and his daughter dawned their winter gear and decided to take advantage of Cleveland’s recent snowfall, engaging in a front yard snowball […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoHow far will J.R. Smith climb on the all-time three-point ladder?

It seems today’s NBA game has evolved into a faster-paced, three-point shooting monster. Gone are the days of multiple “bigs” patrolling the paint. Enter a new era of “stretch” 4’s and 5’s. Most teams have multiple players that can drain the three-ball, including the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers. In fact, the three-point shot has become […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoVideo: J.R. Smith heats up vs. Grizzlies

After averaging just 7.6 points and 3.1 rebounds and struggling mightifly from the field, Smith seems to have regained his stroke and confidence. Smith, who hadn’t scored in double figures since the middle of November, scored 23 points with five rebounds and two assists. Smith also added six made triples on the night, and seems […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoBengals player strikes J.R. Smith pose after touchdown

On Sunday afternoon, the Cleveland Browns hosted the Cincinnati Bengals inside First Energy Stadium for another yearly installment of “The Battle of Ohio”. The Browns, who have yet to win a game this season (0-13), fell to the Bengals by a score of 23-10 on a snowy day along the Lake Erie shoreline. There were […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoKevin Love, J.R. Smith questionable for tonight vs. Heat

Tonight, the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers will face the Miami Heat inside Quicken Loans Arena at 7:30 pm. However, The Cavaliers could be without two key members of their starting rotation. Jason Lloyd of The Akron Beacon Journal reports that Cavs forward Kevin Love, who is dealing with back spasms, has been listed as […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoDeAndre Liggins to start tonight against New York Knicks

During the regular season, teams have the breathing room to take risks. Cleveland is going ahead and taking one of those risks tonight. With J.R. Smith side-lined after an injury that occurred against the Toronto Raptors, Cleveland is turning to an unlikely candidate to fill his place. DeAndre Liggins has only ever notched one career […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoBreaking: J.R. Smith's left knee MRI results return clean

Cleveland Cavaliers starting shooting guard J.R. Smith left the game with a left knee injury after floating a shot up and into the basket during Monday night’s victory over the Raptors. After leaving the team to return to Cleveland for an MRI, Smith and the team received some good news. According to Shams Charania of […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoReport: J.R. Smith leaves Cavs road trip, heads to Cleveland for evaluation

During the first quarter of Monday night’s matchup against the Toronto Raptors, Cleveland Cavaliers starting shooting guard J.R. Smith left the game with a left knee injury after floating a shot up and into the basket. Smith immediately collapsed to the floor, and after the Cavs called timeout, Smith took a couple minutes to get […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoBreaking: J.R. Smith exits game vs. Raptors with left knee injury

J.R. Smith has been dealing with a sore left knee over the past week, and it probably just got worse for him. After Smith bails out the Cavs with a shot-clock beating floater, Smith seems to hyperextend his knee and collapses to the floor right away. Seeing that Smith couldn’t run, the Cavs fouled, and […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoJ.R. Smith apologizes for lapse in judgement regarding the Jason Terry incident

Cleveland is doing a solid job fighting off what is eloquently referred to as “The Championship Hangover.” While it is often forgiven by fans and coaches alike, many times teams start off slow, seeing lack of focus/effort/conditioning play out on the court. Cleveland has ignored most of these shortcomings, starting off the season 13-3, however […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoReport: J.R. Smith fighting through sore left knee

The Cleveland Cavaliers will be looking to get back to their winning ways after their disappointing 113-94 loss at the hands of the Los Angeles Clippers last night inside Quicken Loans Arena. RELATED: LeBron James isn’t thinking about a Finals rematch Cleveland had a lot of glaring deficiencies in Thursday’s defeat, including their performance from the three-point […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoTyronn Lue says J.R. Smith's behavior in Bucks game was "embarrassing"

Cleveland Cavaliers guard JR Smith headlined the atrocious night for the Cavaliers on Tuesday night, as they were comprehensively beat by the Bucks on the road. Following a timeout, Smith went over the Milwaukee bench to embrace Bucks guard Jason Terry, but the game had already restarted, which left his man for a wide-open dunk. […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoJ.R. Smith responds to Jason Terry incident, giving up dunk

On Tuesday night, the defending NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers traveled to Milwaukee for a matchup against the Bucks inside The BMO Harris Bradley Center, resulting in a disappointing 118-101 loss at the hands of their former teammate, Matthew Dellavedova. There were many glaring issues with Cleveland’s play on Tuesday night. For starters, the Cavaliers gave […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoVideo: J.R. Smith falls asleep on defense greeting Jason Terry

J.R. Smith was caught napping in the middle of the Bucks game last night.Afterscoring five straight and forcing a Bucks’ timeout, Smith approached Jason Terry near the Bucks’ bench as play resumed. Bucks guard Matthew Dellavedova then found Smith’s man, Tony Snell, wide open under the basket for the open slam dunk.

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoTyronn Lue pulled all starters out of the game late in the 3rd quarter

The Cleveland Cavaliers got embarrassed tonight in Milwaukee against the Bucks, falling 101-118 and lacking effort for most of the game. With 3:48 left in the third quarter and the Cavs down 67-78, coach Tyronn Lue decided he had seen enough and yanked all five starters from the game. After giving little effort as the […]