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J.R. Smith · 8 years agoLeBron James posts Instagram photo and heartfelt birthday message to J.R. Smith

J.R. Smith has come a long way over the last year and a half. Originally a throw-in when traded to the Cavs along with Iman Shumpert back in January of 2015, Smith has taken a turn for the better in his career and his life, moving on from the distracts of New York city to […]

J.R. Smith · 8 years agoVideo: Former Cavalier Timofey Mozgov Shows Off J.R. Smith-type Range

Timofey Mozgov had a good one-and-a-half year run with the Cavs since last season, but winning a championship along with getting paid were ultimate goals for Mozzy. Mozgov won a title with the Cavs last year and now he’s with the Los Angeles Lakers on a lucrative 4-year, $64 million deal. He’s been playing with […]

J.R. Smith · 8 years agoReport: Cavs, J.R. Smith far apart on a new deal

The Cleveland Cavaliers want J.R. Smith back with the team. Smith wants to return to the championship squad and isn’t looking at any other team. However, both sides are still reportedly far apart on a new contract. RELATED: Andre Iguodala comments on Channing Frye’s Instagram post, but Frye gets him back According to the Washington […]

J.R. Smith · 8 years agoVideo: J.R. Smith makes big announcement via Bleacher Report's Uninterrupted

J.R. Smith has had quite the summer. He’s won an NBA Championship, he’s been married, and he’s been traveling the world with the love of his life. It’s easy to say that life is good for J.R. Smith. All that he has left is to sign a new deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers, something that […]

J.R. Smith · 8 years agoLeBron James says if J.R. Smith was an animal, he would be a dolphin

LeBron James has had a busy summer, and it keeps getting busier. On Wednesday, he joined the newOpen Run podcast to discuss himself and J.R. Smith with co-hosts Jesse Williams and Stefan Marolachakis. RELATED: LeBron James has one ultimate goal after he retires James was asked what kind of animal he thinks J.R. would be, […]

J.R. Smith · 8 years agoREPORT: J.R. Smith not looking to sign with any other team other than the Cavs

J.R. Smith is on vacation in Amsterdam, Netherlands with his new wife and is enjoying life as an NBA Champion. One thing that many fans are still waiting on is his NBA contract. According to multiple sources, Smith and the Cavs expect an agreement soon and are just figuring out what the final figures will […]

J.R. Smith · 8 years agoREPORT: Basketball Insiders' Steve Kyler provides postive update on Cavs, J.R. Smith

J.R. Smith is enjoying his championship offseason with his family, friends, and especially his new wife. Smith has yet to sign or agree to a new contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers despite almost two months since the Cavs won the NBA Championship. That doesn’t mean that he’s not going to return, however. RELATED: J.R. Smith […]

J.R. Smith · 8 years agoJ.R. Smith got married in New Jersey on Monday

Ring Night hasn’t arrived yet for the Cleveland Cavaliers, but J.R. Smith is already getting his hardware early. This isn’t the championship ring that everyone’s expecting though. RELATED: J.R. Smith used up an insane $23 thousand on champagne At Las Vegas This piece of jewelry is something that means so much more for Smith, because […]

J.R. Smith · 8 years agoJ.R. Smith used up an insane $23 thousand on champagne At Las Vegas

If there’s one thing Cavs fans know about J.R. Smith, it’s that the guy knows how to party. Coming in a trade from the New York Knicks last year, Smith was considered a wild card because of his inability to focus on the court. However, he’s completely turned his career around helped the Cavs win […]

J.R. Smith · 8 years agoDid Richard Jefferson hint at Cavs signing LeBron James & J.R. Smith?

So far this offseason, Richard Jefferson has kept his Snapchat active, and at just before he made the big decision, predicted that Kevin Durant would choose to move to Golden State. Later on, he let the fans know that he would be re-signing with the Cavaliers on Snapchat as well. On Tuesday morning, Jefferson snapped […]

J.R. Smith · 8 years agoJ.R. Smith's latest Instagram post could suggest some positive news for Cavs

The summer of Cleveland has been relatively quiet. While other teams make headlines with their big acquisitions, the Cavaliers, being “cap-strapped”, have been very conservative in their moves. RELATED: Is Boston a threat to steal J.R. Smith away from Cleveland? Instead of adding major pieces, David Griffin’s main focus has been regrouping the core that […]

J.R. Smith · 8 years agoFour Cavs barge into ESPN's Top 130 fantasy ranking

Fantasy basketball freaks got an early treat when ESPN opened up the gates to its fantasy basketball platform well ahead of the competition. Fans who are raring to start developing their drafting strategies for the new season may now do so in the mock draft lobby. RELATED: New stat reveals that only 26 active players […]

J.R. Smith · 8 years agoIs Boston a threat to steal J.R. Smith away from Cleveland?

After witnessing J.R. Smith turn his reputation around, for better, in Northeast Ohio and finding his niche in a championship team, his future has suddenly became unclear. While it’s no secret that him and the Cleveland Cavaliers are mutually aiming to strike a deal that is best for both parties, stranger things have happened in […]

J.R. Smith · 8 years agoCarmelo Anthony reacts to J.R. Smith's series of shirtless events

The world knows how J.R. Smith had the time of his life when the Cleveland Cavaliers won the championship. He deserved it. The man laid down his all on both ends of the floor for his team. Now, he has successfully set himself up to get paid big time. RELATED: JR Smith forgot a most […]

J.R. Smith · 8 years agoJ.R. Smith stars in video game demo; tries to remain shirtless in his battles

J.R. Smith is a man of many stories. His escapades are not only numerous, but also diverse in nature. Hence, it’s difficult to capture all these in a manner that caters to a wide range of audience at once. RELATED: JR Smith forgot a most honorable mention at ESPYs Fortunately, The Ringer found a way […]

J.R. Smith · 8 years agoREPORT: NBA insider reveals J.R. Smith's asking price to return to Cavs

The Cleveland Cavaliers have a pair of free agents they’ve yet to sign: LeBron James and J.R. Smith. We know LeBron James is going to re-sign with the team, and after opting out of the second-year of his two-year, $10 million deal with the Cavs, Smith is looking to get paid. RELATED: JR Smith forgot […]

J.R. Smith · 8 years agoCavs GM David Griffin & J.R. Smith confident deal will get done

J.R. Smith was a huge piece of the Cavs championship core, but he is one of two players who have yet to re-sign with the team. LeBron James has informed everybody that he’s going to return to Cleveland, while J.R. reportedly wants to return as well. Cavs GM David Griffin tells @espn to expect a […]

J.R. Smith · 8 years agoREPORT: J.R. Smith Expected To Re-Sign With Cavs

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ NBA Championship dreams could not have been achieved without our sharpshooting sniper J.R. Smith. He was arguably the Cavs best two way player aside from LeBron James, and his consistency this postseason helped bring a title home to The Land. Smith is now an unrestricted free agent, but according to Chris Haynes […]

J.R. Smith · 8 years agoMUST-SEE: J.R. Smith Actually Signs A Pipe For A Fan

J.R. Smith has had a crazy history from his time in Denver and New York, but in Cleveland, he’s been a man on a mission to win a championship. Although Smith has just completed that goal, a previous issue has turned into an inside joke. A few years ago, Smith had a Twitter conversation that […]

J.R. Smith · 8 years agoLeBron James Looks Back On His Reaction Upon Learning About J.R. Smith's Trade To Cavs

J.R. Smith’s Twitter handle says @TheRealJRSmith. For years, people were under the impression that the real J.R. Smith was the mercurial shooter and oftentimes lackluster player in terms of focus, commitment, and effort on the basketball court. RELATED: VIDEO: J.R. Smith Gets Extremely Emotional Discussing His Parents And His Journey Almost everyone have already come […]

J.R. Smith · 8 years agoVIDEO: Cavs Partying Up In Las Vegas Celebrating NBA Championship

The Cleveland Cavaliers are the 2016 NBA Champions and not long after winning the title, the Cavs went to celebrate. RELATED: Richard Jefferson Makes Huge Announcement After Cavs Win 2016 NBA Championship Before going back home to Cleveland, the team stopped by Las Vegas to celebrate their championship at XS nightclub in Las Vegas. One […]

J.R. Smith · 8 years agoVIDEO: J.R. Smith's Daughter Has A Very Unique Reason For Being Proud Of Her Dad

Not long ago, J.R. Smith revealed how his daughter made him realize one thing that other seasoned coaches who have handled him failed in doing so, and that is the need to play defense. RELATED: J.R. Smith Reveals The Motivation Behind His New-Found Love For Defense It’s amazing how big inspirations come from the smallest […]

J.R. Smith · 8 years agoAndrew Bogut Takes A Shot At J.R. Smith With Outrageous Claim

Andrew Bogut will miss the remainder of the NBA Finals after injuring his knee in Game 5. It was on an unfortunate J.R. Smith drive that Bogut came down awkwardly with Smith falling forward into Bogut’s knee. RELATED: MUST-READ: Richard Jefferson Writes Incredibly Heartfelt Letter To Cavs Fans Before Game 6 Ahead of Game 6 […]

J.R. Smith · 8 years agoDislike Between Cavs And Warriors Intensify As Accusations Start To Unravel

It took a couple of finals series, one of which is yet to be completed, a two big regular season games, and an altercation between LeBron James and Draymond Green before the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors became very vocal of their dislike towards each other. RELATED: VIDEO: Klay Thompson Mocks LeBron James For […]

J.R. Smith · 8 years agoJ.R. Smith Reveals His True Feelings On The NBA's Real MVP

The NBA had its first unanimous MVP this season by giving Stephen Curry the award with every single first-place vote. Earlier this postseason, LeBron spoke out about what being the MVP really means in today’s NBA, and caused quote the arguments between supporters and haters. He later cleared up what he really meant. RELATED: VIDEO: […]

J.R. Smith · 8 years agoJ.R. Smith To Launch Reality Show Aptly Called "Team Swish"

J.R. Smith has the hardcourt skills and talent. He has, or had, the antics. He has an interesting story about how he turned around his NBA career. He has a whole room full of shoes. But do we know more about him outside of these? RELATED: J.R. Smith Reveals The Motivation Behind His New-Found Love […]

J.R. Smith · 8 years agoJ.R. Smith Reveals The Motivation Behind His New-Found Love For Defense

There was a time when J.R. Smith was one of the league’s most potent scorers off the bench. His athleticism and streaky shooting produced instant offense – on good days. Otherwise, an image of Smith sulking on the bench took over. RELATED: J.R. Smith More Pleased With Appreciative Cavs Fans Than Knicks Fans Known for […]

J.R. Smith · 8 years agoVIDEO: J.R. Smith Gives Update On His Right Hand Injury That Caused Him To Struggle In Game 1

In Game 1 of the NBA Finals, J.R. Smith was essentially a no-show. He had just three points tonight on 1-of-3 shooting from the field (all from downtown) in a whopping 36 minutes. It’s safe to say he didn’t look for his shot at all, and simply took what was wide open for him. The […]

J.R. Smith · 8 years agoVIDEO: Richard Jefferson Comes Up With Hilarious New Nickname For J.R. Smith

The Cavaliers have been a fun team to follow this postseason, especially on Snapchat. Okay, it’s just Richard Jefferson whose fun to follow, and that’s mainly because he’s given everyone an inside look at what goes on behind the scenes. Whether its at practice, in the locker room, at team get-togethers, at home, and even […]

J.R. Smith · 8 years agoJ.R. Smith Posts Heartfelt Message On Instagram With Throwback Photo Of Himself Kyle Lowry

The Eastern Conference Finals was more competitive and fun than many expected. The Cavs did not go 12-0 and sweep through the East and Toronto did not just lay down, instead choosing to fight. The matchup featured two longtime friends in J.R. Smith and Kyle Lowry, whose roots date all the way back since they […]

J.R. Smith · 8 years agoVIDEO: J.R. Smith And Tristan Thompson Could Not Wait For Teammates To Finish Presser

After the Cleveland Cavaliers’ series clinching win in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, the Big Three was at the podium doing the customary post-game press conference. RELATED: Twitter Reacts To LeBron James, Cavs Securing 2nd Straight NBA Finals Bid A hilarious twist occurred when J.R. Smith […]

J.R. Smith · 8 years agoVIDEO: Cavs Get Outrageously Held Up At Airport Waiting For Customs to Let Them Into Canada

With a travel day today in between Games 2 and 3, the Cleveland Cavaliers were expected to get to their hotel and watch film tonight. Except there’s one problem: They’re being held up at Customs before being allowed to get off the plane. RELATED: VIDEO: LeBron James, Cavs Set Up Ambush For Tyronn Lue To […]

J.R. Smith · 8 years agoJ.R. Smith More Pleased With Appreciative Cavs Fans Than Knicks Fans

One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. That was the phrase which J.R. Smith tweeted during his early days as a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Despite having his strongest season as a Knick, winning the 2013-2014 Sixth Man award, and helping New York emerge as division champion in the same season, his career in […]

J.R. Smith · 8 years agoJ.R. Smith Gives Praise Towards Kyrie Irving's Defense

Kyrie Irving`s 2015-2016 regular season campaign wasn’t his strongest. But in his second trip to the playoffs, the flashy Cavalier point guard has turned the corner with his heads up and aggressive play. RELATED: VIDEO: Kevin Love’s Comparison Of LeBron James And Kyrie Irving Leaves LeBron Hilariously Speechless For the first two rounds, the point […]

J.R. Smith · 8 years agoJ.R. Smith's First Tattoo Pays Homage To Vince Carter

One of the most colorful personalities in the NBA, J.R. Smith certainly knows how to carry himself when it comes to his clothing. Aside from that, his myriad collection of tattoos also adds some flair to his whole physical package. RELATED: VIDEO: Kyle Korver Reacts To J.R. Smith 3-Point Barrage, Hails Smith As One Of […]

J.R. Smith · 8 years agoLeBron James' Cavalier Teammate In Talks To Become Part Of Space Jam 2

With LeBron James set to appear in Space Jam 2, a Cleveland Cavalier teammate of his is also in talks to have some kind of participation in the film. RELATED: LeBron James Re-Affirms J.R. Smith’s License To Shoot Those Threes One of the most colorful personalities in the team, J.R. Smith may see, or hear, […]

J.R. Smith · 8 years agoVIDEO: J.R. Smith Absolutely Loses It During Channing Frye's Postgame Interview

Channing Frye had a career game on Friday, finishing and leading the Cleveland Cavaliers with 27 point on 10-13 shooting and 7-9 from downtown. Frye hit some shots off the bench this postseason, but he was absolutely on fire last night, repeatedly draining dagger three-pointers into the hearts of Hawks fans who were hoping to […]

J.R. Smith · 8 years agoLeBron James Re-Affirms J.R. Smith's License To Shoot Those Threes

The space beyond the three point arc has been J.R. Smith’s playground for many years. Whether it’s taking shots from the parking lot or hoisting fadeaway jumpers from long distance, the higher the degree of difficulty is, the more comfortable Smith becomes. RELATED: VIDEO: Kyle Korver Reacts To J.R. Smith 3-Point Barrage, Hails Smith As […]

J.R. Smith · 8 years agoVIDEO: Kyle Korver Reacts To J.R. Smith 3-Point Barrage, Hails Smith As One Of The Most Underrated Shooters Ever

While the Cleveland Cavaliers have owned the Atlanta Hawks in all of their past nine matchups, J.R. Smith has also held his own when pitted against one of the deadliest shooters in the game today in Kyle Korver. RELATED: Cavs And J.R. Smith Have Become Kyle Korver’s Worst Nightmare In Game 1 of their East […]

J.R. Smith · 8 years agoCavs And J.R. Smith Have Become Kyle Korver's Worst Nightmare

Kyle Korver may not be the Hawks’ leading scorer, but when he gets his shot, it opens up tons of opportunities for his teammates and they become an even more dangerous team. RELATED: 5 Keys To Beating The Hawks In Round 2 Of The NBA Playoffs In the first round series against the Boston Celtics, […]