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J.R. Smith · 7 years agoCavs news: J.R. Smith says LeBron James 'gonna be wherever the f**k he wanna be at'

The rumors surrounding LeBron James and his free agency decision next offseason are going to be louder than ever, especially considering the reports that he’s looking at a move to Los Angeles. While James will never be heard addressing it until the time comes, his Cleveland Cavs teammates will surely be asked about the matter […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoCavs news: Former rivals J.R. Smith and Jae Crowder are getting along just fine

Now Cleveland Cavaliers teammates, J.R. Smith and Jae Crowder appear to have an easy time burying the hatchet. The two were involved in heated matchups before, especially during the playoffs when Crowder was still with the Boston Celtics. These days, however, both have seemed to have developed a budding friendship. To show that they’re getting […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoCavs news: J.R. Smith, LeBron James shocked that Tristan Thompson actually paid for breakfast

When going out to eat with friends or co-workers, it’s often customary for one member of the party to pick up the tab, right? On Wednesday morning in Southern California, that’s exactly what Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson did. As most Cavs fans know, several members of the team have been working out with LeBron […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoCavs news: Jae Crowder got help from J.R. Smith and wife with house hunting

The Cleveland Cavaliers are getting ready for the start of the new NBA season. The former world champions will begin their training camp in two weeks’ time, as they try and incorporate their new faces into a system that saw them crowned Eastern Conference champions for the third straight season. The most notable of those […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoCavs news: LeBron James posts birthday message for J.R. Smith

It’s J.R. Smith’s birthday today, which means that it’s one of those rare days when the Cleveland Cavaliers’ sharpshooter’s phone is receiving more messages than the number of ill-advised jumpers Smith takes in a game on average. And perhaps there’s no bigger celebrity that has greeted Smith a happy birthday than his teammate and four-time […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoCavs news: If Cleveland were to land Dwyane Wade, he would start and move JR Smith to sixth man

The rumors surrounding a possible Dwyane Wade-LeBron James reunion in Cleveland isn’t going to go away any time soon. News of Wade’s discontent with where things stand in the Windy City and a cloudy direction of the Chicago Bulls have fueled speculation that the Bulls and the 14-year NBA veteran are on the verge of […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoCavs news: LeBron James, Savannah James accompanied by J.R. Smith for birthday celebrations

Over the weekend, LeBron James’ wife, Savannah, celebrated her 31st birthday in the company of friends and family. While turning one year older may sound discouraging to some, it looks like Mrs. James was in good spirits. In a short video clip posted to Snapchat on Sunday, Savannah, LeBron, and J.R. Smith can be seen […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoCavs news: Kevin Love roasts drunk J.R. Smith while the latter watches Mayweather-McGregor fight

J.R. Smith and teammate LeBron James were two Cleveland Cavaliers sitting ringside for the much-hyped between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor on Saturday night at the T-Mobile Arena. Both Cavs were in company of their wives, as was potential-new teammate Isaiah Thomas during the Aug. 26 bout. Smith took the obligatory selfie, as it’s customary […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoCavs news: Thunder's Enes Kanter thinks J.R. Smith is the GOAT of pickup basketball

During the summer, NBA players have commonly found time to participate in numerous pickup games to keep themselves better prepared heading into the following season. In light of that, Oklahoma City Thunder veteran big man Enes Kanter recently told Bleacher Report that he believes Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith is the best pickup basketball player […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoCavs news: J.R. Smith fed up with recent trouble in U.S, tweets that he is out

Much has been said about the recent fiasco in Charlottesville, VA. White nationalist protesters decided it was time to take the streets and voice their frustrations with their country. Unfortunately, the protests got out of hand, even resulting in the death of an innocent bystander. Now about a week removed from the incident, the entire […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoCavs news: J.R. Smith prefers 'hoodie Melo' over regular Carmelo Anthony

Earlier this week, it was revealed that LeBron James had recently taken part in a pickup game in Brooklyn at the Life Time Athletic at Sky to play along with fellow stars Carmelo Anthony and Kevin Durant. It has brought more attention toward the various offseason workouts that Anthony has participated in this summer with […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoCavs video: J.R. Smith's shirtless look makes a return during LeBron James' event

Throughout the Cleveland Cavaliers’ championship celebration last summer, J.R. Smith was spotted shirtless on multiple occasions. He even drew a reaction from former president Barrack Obama, who asked head coach Tyronn Lue to remind Smith to put a shirt on when they visit the White House. During LeBron James’ We Are Family Reunion on Tuesday, […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoCavs video: J.R. Smith appears to be in top form, as he drains 20-straight threes during workout

You could say that JR Smith’s shooting touch is hotter than summer. In a video posted by renowned NBA trainer Chris Brickley, Smith was seen sinking 20-straight shots from beyond the arc. Smith has long been known as one of the streakiest shooter in the NBA with his ability to catch fire from the outside on […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoCavs news: J.R. Smith and Carmelo Anthony reunite in pickup game

Being traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers back in 2014 marked the end of J.R. Smith’s partnership with Carmelo Anthony as teammates. They played together for the New York Knicks and Denver Nuggets for more than nine seasons, and formed a strong bond in the process. The two were recently seen playing alongside each other again […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoCavs news: J.R. Smith shares golfing wisdom

On Wednesday, Cleveland Cavaliers sharpshooter J.R. Smith hit the links with professional golfer Jason Day as he prepared for the PGA’s upcoming Bridgestone Invitational event in Akron, Ohio. Smith, who served as Day’s guest caddie for the round, is known for his streaky shooting on the hardwood. However, what hoops fans may not know about […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoJ.R. Smith exchanges golf tweets with Stephen Curry

On Wednesday, Cleveland Cavaliers sharpshooter J.R. Smith spent some time on the links with professional golfer Jason Day as he prepared for the PGA’s Bridgestone Invitational event in Akron, Ohio. .@TheRealJRSmith got the full inside-the-ropes experience with @JDayGolf at the @WGC_Bridgestone on Wednesday pic.twitter.com/vpNIhBY0w5 — PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) August 3, 2017 Believe it or not, […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoJ.R. Smith blasts Tracy McGrady's Hall of Fame comments

J.R. Smith is not a fan of Tracy McGrady’s recent comments at a Hall of Fame event. Although a lot of people gave the former NBA scorer credit for being brave despite his controversial comments, the Cleveland Cavaliers guard took to his Twitter account to voice out his disapproval. Smith made a series of tweets […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoLeBron James admits that J.R. Smith indeed got his hands on new LeBron 14s first

J.R. Smith and LeBron James just had an exchange recently — but not the concerning type. While in China, Smith made sure the world knows of his bragging rights over his Cleveland Cavaliers teammate in James. The former posted a photo on Instagram, showing off his latest cop, Nike’s newest LeBron 14s, which he claims […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoJ.R. Smith claims to have Nike LeBron 14's that LeBron James himself doesn't even have yet

Nike is set to release the latest line of LeBron James‘ shoe with the LeBron 14s that will hit the store shelves this weekend. However, Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith has revealed on Instagram that he got himself a pair of the sneakers before James. https://www.instagram.com/p/BXILsMzDRQV/ Smith had an opportunity to snag them first given that […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoHow Kobe Bryant's ongoing influence on Kyrie Irving put the Cavaliers in such a peculiar situation

The NBA world was rocked just days ago as reports surfaced Cleveland Cavaliers’ mesmerizing point guard Kyrie Irving had put in a trade request. Fresh off their third straight NBA Finals appearance, it was a shock wave that was felt through the entire NBA community as the news broke. Cavs’ power forward Kevin Love was […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoJ.R. Smith responds to fan on Twitter following anonymous Cavs' player's quote on Kyrie Irving trade request

Unless you’ve been living in a cave for the past couple of days, there is a good chance that you heard about Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving’s request to be traded. For whatever reason, news of Irving’s request for a trade failed to reach the media until nearly two weeks after he was […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoSans the offseason drama, personal issues, and injuries, J.R. Smith is poised to bounce back

Not much has happened for the Cleveland Cavaliers this offseason. While other title contenders have shored up their rosters with key acquisitions, the best the Cavs have done so far was sign a decomposing Jose Calderon, an NBA vagabond who just can’t find a permanent home in Jeff Green, and an unproven youngster in Cedi […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoTristan Thompson calls Ben Simmons his son

Over the past decade, the NBA family has transformed into a flourishing business community. Players share the same agents, and as a result, their relationships grow which sometimes makes its way to the floor in front of thousands of people. One of the most influential and well known player agents in all of sports right […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoJ.R. Smith sends reassuring message to Cavaliers fans

Like many other players across the NBA landscape, Cleveland Cavaliers sharpshooter J.R. Smith is taking some time to enjoy his summer. After three straight trips to the Finals with the wine and gold — one in which he helped the team win its first championship (2016), a spot of vacation is certainly merited. Yesterday, “Swish,” as […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoJ.R. Smith when he heard about Chris Paul trade: 'This league is crazy'

Cleveland Cavaliers sharpshooter J.R. Smith is known for “making it rain” on the hardwood, but he is also a great amateur golfer. In fact, “Swish,” as Smith is known, was on the links today with Ricky Fowler at the Quicken Loans Pro-Am when he learned of Chris Paul’s trade from the Los Angeles Clippers to […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoJ.R. Smith dismisses controversial Facebook post

Whew, what an offseason this is shaping up to be. As a result of their recent front office upheaval and all of the trade talk surrounding Jimmy Butler and Paul George, fans of the Eastern Conference champion Cleveland Cavaliers find themselves “lost in the sauce,” as they say — asking, “what’s next?”. The last thing […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoVideo: J.R. Smith's daughters' special message for dad on Fathers Day

Today, fathers across the globe celebrated their special day. With the 2016-17 season a thing of the past, a lot of NBA dads are finally getting the chance to spend some quality time with their family, including Cleveland Cavaliers sharpshooter J.R. Smith. As most hoops fans know, Smith and his family endured quite a difficult […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoRussell Westbrook, James Harden like LeBron James' Instagram response to Draymond Green

As most basketball fans know, the Golden State Warriors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in this year’s NBA Finals, 4-1. During their championship parade in Oakland yesterday afternoon, Warriors forward Draymond Green wore a unique t-shirt that has since garnered quite a bit of interest from the media. Cavs superstar LeBron James, who seems to see […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoLeBron James moves past Michael Jordan for third place in NBA Finals scoring

The Cleveland Cavaliers were absolutely dominant in their Game 4 victory over the Golden State Warriors as an early elimination loomed large for the world champions. The Cavs surged to victory behind the incredible offensive play from dynamic point guard Kyrie Irving as well as their walking triple-double machine LeBron James. The duo were extraordinary […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoJ.R. Smith likes Instagram post about Carmelo Anthony joining Cavaliers

After the Cleveland Cavaliers fell to the Golden State Warriors in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday night, speculation went rampant on how Cleveland might improve their roster in the offseason to compete with the Warriors. Some names thrown in the mix were Paul George, DeMarcus Cousins and of course, New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony, who […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoJ.R. Smith's meaningless 3-pointer at the end of Game 5 was worth millions

With the final seconds running out in Game 5 of the Finals, fans inside the sold out Oracle Arena were already starting to celebrate their team’s second championship in three years. However, many of their own found the ending to be bittersweet, no thanks to a final meaningless heave from the Cleveland Cavaliers. As the […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoJ.R. Smith isn't daunted by Cavs' visit to Oakland: 'Ain't nothing we haven't done before'

The Cleveland Cavaliers will travel back to Oakland for another do-or-die contest against the Golden State Warriors in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. While the defending champions’ spirited 137-116 win broke many records and definitely lifted the hopes of every Wine and Gold fan in a huge way, the harsh reality that awaits them […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoVideo: J.R. Smith jokes that LeBron James was made in a lab

It was business as usual for LeBron James individually as he powered the Cavaliers, at long last, to their first win against the Warriors in this year’s Finals. The four-time Most Valuable Player registered yet another triple-double with 31 points, 11 assists, and 10 rebounds, but he got the support that every superstar need at this stage […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoJ.R. Smith says he didn't tweet 'Cavs in 7' after Game 3, but still believes

Immediately following their 118-113 Game 3 loss, the Cleveland Cavaliers entered the locker room seemingly down and defeated after blowing a six point lead late in the game. They went scoreless the final three minutes of the fourth quarter while the Golden State Warriors scored 11 straight points and stole the victory from Cleveland’s hands. […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoJ.R. Smith says the Warriors aren't the toughest opponents he has faced

There are some basketball fans and analysts who are dubbing this year’s Golden State Warriors as the best team in NBA history. To be fair, they do have a case to make, as the Warriors, now with Kevin Durant on their side, have marched through the 2017 postseason with a perfect record (15-0). However, Cleveland […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoJ.R. Smith tweets 'Cavs in 7' after Game 3 loss

The Cleveland Cavaliers dropped Game 3 of the NBA Finals after Kevin Durant sparked an 11-0 Golden State Warriors run to close out the game. Almost immediately after the game, J.R. Smith took to Twitter and sent out a message to Cavs fans. J.R. Smith tweeted and deleted this a couple minutes after the game. […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoCoach Lue not making any lineup changes for Game 3

After dropping the first two games of the NBA Finals to the Golden State Warriors, the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers will be looking to bounce back with a Game 3 win in front of their home crowd. In Game 1, the Cavs allowed 56 points in the paint, turned the ball over 20 times, and […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoJ.R. Smith says Cavs don't need to play dirty, Warriors have a guy who kicks nuts

The Cleveland Cavaliers have a lot of adjustments to make heading into Game 2 of the 2017 NBA Finals, especially after they lost Game 1 by 22 points and gave too many easy baskets away. While Cleveland didn’t play very physical in the opening game, starting shooting guard J.R. Smith doesn’t think that the Cavs […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoJ.R. Smith says Cavs, if they get things right, couldn't be beaten by Warriors or '96 Bulls

J.R. Smith’s ‘let it fly’ motto speaks a lot about his confidence, and that trait was in full display after Saturday’s practice. Speaking to reporters, Smith doesn’t care if the Cavaliers lost Game 1 of the NBA Finals to the Warriors, as he knows what his team is capable of — which is quite tall […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoVideo: Jimmy Kimmel's Guillermo interviews J.R. Smith, tells him he's not talking to LeBron James

Yesterday afternoon, the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors participated in the NBA’s annual Finals media availability. Just as he was last year, Jimmy Kimmel’s trusty sidekick, Guillermo Rodriguez, was in attendance. Guillermo, one of the funniest men in entertainment, was given the opportunity to interview Cavs guard J.R. Smith during a break […]