J.R. Smith Articles - Page 9

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoWatch: LeBron James, J.R. Smith, Cavs turn up at Future & Migos concert

The Cleveland Cavaliers defeat the Boston Celtics on T hursday night and will have enjoyed a week off before the start of the 2017 NBA Finals this upcoming Thursday night in Oakland, CA. When I say ‘enjoy,’ I really mean it. On Saturday night, some Cavaliers players were seen at the ‘Future: Nobody Safe Tour’ […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoWhat J.R. Smith's daughter did while he was at practice

Since February, Cleveland Cavaliers sharpshooter J.R. Smith and his family have been dealing with the premature birth of their daughter, Dakota. Just last week, little Dakota was released from the NICU ward at Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital. We Walked In Together We Walked Out Together!! Thank you so much to our extended family at the […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoJ.R. Smith ditches team celebration after Game 4 win to be with his daughter who's finally at home

As soon as the Cleveland Cavaliers completed their come-from-behind effort against the Boston Celtics last night to win Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals, J.R. Smith bolted to the nearest exit — and for good reason. Prior to last night’s game, Smith shared some excellent news with his followers on Instagram. As most NBA […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoJ.R. Smith's daughter released from NICU, welcomed home for first time

Earlier this evening, Cleveland Cavaliers sharpshooter J.R. Smith shared some great news with his followers on Instagram. Over the past few months, Smith and his wife, Jewel, have been dealing with the premature birth of their daughter, Dakota, who was born nearly five months prematurely in February. Dakota has been staying at a Cleveland-area children’s […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoJ.R. Smith calls Avery Bradley's game winner "Lucky Irish"

The Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference coughed up a 21-point lead against the Boston Celtics that would have secured them a commanding 3-0 series lead. However, the Celtics were able to squeeze out a win on a buzzer-beating three-pointer from Avery Bradley in the waning seconds of the fourth quarter. With […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoJ.R. Smith has some advice for LeBron James, expects him to be better in Game 4

In Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the Boston Celtics overcame a 21-point deficit in the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers scrapping out a 111-108 win. Following the game, much of the attention was on the porous performance LeBron James had strung together scoring just 11 points on 4-of-13 shooting including 0-for-4 from […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoJ.R. Smith shuts down Bradley Beal's pointless trash talk on the Cavs

Bradley Beal recently made the round of news with his unnecessary trash talk directed at the Cleveland Cavaliers, confidently saying that the defending champions wanted to avoid the already eliminated Washington Wizards. It would have made for a pretty good hype material. However, fact is Beal and the Wizards lost their own second round series […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoJR Smith taunts Celtics fan with sweep dance

The NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers continued their march through the Eastern Conference Playoffs last night with a 130-86 Game 2 drubbing of the Boston Celtics inside TD Garden. As most fans of the team know, the Cavs have swept their way through 13 consecutive postseason games, tying a record with the 1988-89 Los Angeles […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoJ.R. Smith yelled 'get your a** up' at Marcus Smart after apparent flop

During the second quarter of last night’s Game 1 matchup of the Eastern Conference Finals, Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart tried to sell a foul by “flopping,” as they say. The only problem was that nobody — including Cavaliers marksman J.R. Smith — bought it. For whatever reason, Smart was guarding Kevin Love on the […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoJ.R. Smith says Cavs expect 'cheap shots' from Celtics in Game 2

The NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers dismantled the No. 1 seeded Boston Celtics inside TD Garden Wednesday night with a 117-104 wire-to-wire victory, giving them a 1-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference Finals. With such a big gap in the score, the game was a bit chippy at times. After all, there is some […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoDahntay Jones calls out NBC News Twitter for referring to JR Smith as "NBA Player"

Over the weekend, Cleveland Cavaliers marksman J.R. Smith decided to purchase Mother’s Day flower arrangements for every mom in the same neonatal intensive care unit as his daughter, Dakota. As most NBA fans know, little Dakota was born nearly five months prematurely back in February. Since then, she has been showing signs of progression. In […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoCavs become first team in NBA playoff history to start two consecutive postseasons 8-0

The Cleveland Cavaliers have stormed to their third straight Eastern Conference Finals with a convincing sweep of the Toronto Raptors. After dispatching the Indiana Pacers in the fist-round, the Cavs have gone from strength to strength as they demolished a Raptors roster that was specifically designed to take down LeBron James and co. It seems […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoJ.R. Smith's pays up after losing bet with Tyronn Lue

J.R. Smith handed over $100 to coach Tyronn Lue after a Game 4 sweep of the Toronto Raptors on Sunday afternoon. Lue had challenged Smith to remain active on defense while not falling for DeMar DeRozan‘s pump fakes. DeRozan used the move to draw fouls, and Smith agreed to pay $100 every time he left […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoJ.R. Smith will be busy watching Golf Channel instead of Celtics-Wizards

Now that they’ve swept the Toronto Raptors, the Cleveland Cavaliers have an extended period with no games as they await their Eastern Conference Finals opponent. Either the Wizards or Celtics will face the Cavs in the next round but Cleveland isn’t too worried about who they are going to face. In fact, J.R. Smith isn’t […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoTyronn Lue cites J.R. Smith and Iman Shumpert's hand in LeBron James' stellar play

Two nights ago, the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers squared off against the Toronto Raptors inside Quicken Loans Arena for Game 2 of Eastern Conference Semifinals. When the smoke cleared inside The Q, the Cavs had won their sixth straight game of this season’s playoffs by way of a 125-103 runaway victory. LeBron James led all […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoIman Shumpert and J.R. Smith comment on LeBron James' conditioning regiment

There are few professional athletes who take preparation and conditioning more seriously than Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James. “I’m feeling pretty good,” James told Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com after posting 39 points in last night’s 125-103 win over the Toronto Raptors. “My teammates do a great job of putting me in position, my coaching staff […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoJ.R. Smith's daughter Dakota is making progress, now weights six pounds

Earlier today, the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers boarded their flight to Toronto for tomorrow’s Eastern Conference Semifinal matchup against the Raptors. Currently, the Cavs are leading the Raptors, two games to none. Prior to departing for Canada, J.R. Smith shared some excellent news with regards to his daughter, Dakota, who was born almost five months […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoJ.R. Smith suffered a minor thumb injury in Game 1 win over Raptors, expected to be fine

After eight days off between games, some fans and analysts were wondering if the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers would be a bit rusty in their Game 1 matchup of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Toronto Raptors. However, a quick 13-3 run to start the game had the Cavs silencing any talk of rust. […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoCavs get hot from deep, burn the Raptors in Game 1

The Cleveland Cavaliers came out hot in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, scorching the Toronto Raptors with a 10-0 run and taking an early 13-3 lead. The Raptors answered with a 10-0 run of their own, but the Cavs just kept pouring it on. Another 10-0 Cavs run had the champs leading by […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoVideo: J.R. Smith celebrates deep three by holstering his finger guns

Showing no rust from having seven days off, the Cleveland Cavaliers quickly jumped out to a double digit lead against the Toronto Raptors in in the first quarter of Game 1 on Monday. And since they were just scoring at will against the Raptors, the Cavs were doing plenty of celebrating. J.R. Smith was especially […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoJ.R. Smith embraces role as Cavalier' best on-ball defender

Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith is embracing his role as the best on-ball defender on the team. Tonight, the defending champs will kick off the Eastern Conference Semifinals with a match-up against the Toronto Raptors inside Quicken Loans Arena at 7:00 p.m. EST. There will be several key positional battles in Game 1. However, Smith, […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoKyle Korver on the Cavs best defender

There is no doubt, Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith is one of the best shooters in the NBA. However, marksmanship is not the only part of his game. Smith, now 31 years of age, is also a great defender. Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue has dubbed Smith as one the best defenders on the team. […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoJ.R. Smith isn't worried about the Cavs' extended time off

A long period of down time might create problems for some NBA teams in the postseason, but the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers, who swept the Indiana Pacers in their first-round series, are staying focused on their ultimate goal. After yesterday’s practice, J.R. Smith was asked to give his thoughts on Cleveland’s week off. Via Joe […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoTyronn Lue speaks on his game plan for Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan

Tonight, the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers will face the Toronto Raptors at 7:00 p.m. EST inside Quicken Loans Arena for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Since these two teams met in last year’s Eastern Conference Finals, a series which the Cavs won in six games, both sides have made a few changes. […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoLeBron James struggles to remember the last time he lost in the first round of the playoffs

As a result of a four-game sweep of the Indiana Pacers in their first-round matchup, the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers have advanced to the semifinal round of this year’s NBA Playoffs. The Cavs have about a week to prepare for their next game (May 1st). Whether it be against the Toronto Raptors or Milwaukee Bucks, […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoTyronn Lue's gave a hilarious reaction when asked about JR Smith's turnover

J.R. Smith has seen the target of trolls on Twitter following his ill-advised behind-the-back pass that allowed the Indiana Pacers to steal the ball and almost send the game to overtime in Game 4 of their first round series on Sunday. When it was Tyronn Lue‘s turn to be asked to give his thoughts about the Cleveland Cavaliers […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoJ.R. Smith's status for Game 3 vs. Pacers

The defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers have come to The Hoosier State for Game 3 of their first-round playoff matchup against the Indiana Pacers. With a 2-0 lead in the series, the Cavs will be looking to keep their momentum rolling tonight inside a hostile Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Cavaliers marksman J.R. Smith suffered a left hamstring […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoJ.R. Smith on LeBron James not guarding opponent's best player: 'It really helps us'

The Cleveland Cavaliers have opened up their 2017 Playoff run against division rival Indiana Pacers, for what seemed like a mouthwatering matchup at the small forward position. Everyone was set for LeBron James and Paul George to square up on both ends of the floor, until Coach Tyronn Lue decided to ruin everyone’s fun. Right out […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoJ.R. Smith: "My family comes first"

Most basketball fans are well-aware of the fact that Cleveland Cavaliers marksman J.R. Smith and his wife, Jewel, gave birth to their daughter, Dakota, five months prematurely. Smith commented on his daughter’s status after today’s practice session, saying: “108 days in the hospital — doing GREAT.” He also thanked the doctors and nurses for their […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoJ.R. Smith shares an update on his daughter's condition

By now, most basketball fans know that Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith and his wife, Jewel, have been dealing with the premature birth of their daughter, Dakota. After today’s practice session, Smith shared an update on Dakota’s condition with Fox Sports Ohio’s Allie Clifton. The smooth-shooting guard thanked his wife initially and told Clifton that his […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoJ.R. Smith's MRI results come back clean, status still unclear for Game 3

Cleveland Cavaliers marksman J.R. Smith suffered a left hamstring injury in the first half of Monday’s 117-111 Game 2 win over the Indiana Pacers. By most accounts, Smith’s injury doesn’t seem to be that serious. This morning, his MRI results came back negative. Shortly after today’s practice, Allie Clifton of Fox Sports Ohio caught up […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoLeBron James and Kyrie Irving collect milestones during Game 2

The Cleveland Cavaliers took a commanding 2-0 series lead after they dispatched the Indiana Pacers last night in Game 2. After J.R. Smith went down with a thumb injury, causing him to not return after halftime, the Wine and Gold got a much-needed spark from defensive specialist Iman Shumpert, who had yet to see playing […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoJ.R. Smith suffers hamstring injury during Game 2 vs Pacers, will not return

The Cleveland Cavaliers took a five point lead into the second half of Monday’s Game 2 matchup against Indiana Pacers, but they lost one of their key rotation players for the remainder of the game. During halftime, J.R. Smith went through an evaluation by Cavaliers team doctors. The results revealed a left hamstring injury. Smith […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoWatch: Kevin Love may have hurt J.R. Smith's feelings by not dapping him up

It took a total team effort for the Cavs to defeat the Pacers in Game 1 of the first round. But at one point during the game, Cavs All-Star Kevin Love seemed to forget about one of their teammates, J.R. Smith. Trying to dap up Love after a free-throw, Smith extended his hand and waited. […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoCavs to be without Big Three against the Heat

Tonight, the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers will square off against the Miami Heat inside American Airlines Arena at 7:30 p.m. EST. It’s a South Beach showdown, but it looks like the Cavs, who are on the second night of a back-to-back set, will be without the services of their Big Three (LeBron James, Kyrie […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoIman Shumpert took last night's loss to the Hawks personal

Last night, the Cleveland Cavaliers hosted a shorthanded Atlanta Hawks squad inside Quicken Loans Arena, resulting in a rather embarrassing 114-100 loss for the home team. The Hawks were without several members of their starting rotation last night, including Dwight Howard (rest), Kent Bazemore (knee bruise), and Dennis Schroder (foot sprain), but that didn’t slow […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoFour reasons the Cavs will be just fine in the playoffs

The Cleveland Cavaliers went through a turbulent month in March which saw them briefly give up the number one overall seed in the Eastern Conference. The Cavs went 7-10 last month, and it was the first time since LeBron James‘ rookie season in which he has lost 10 games in a month. As expected, the […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoKevin Love sniped by basketball in warmups, J.R. Smith comes to the rescue with timely CPR

Kevin Love couldn’t catch a break during Wednesday’s warmups prior to facing the Boston Celtics at the TD Garden. The deadeye forward was sniped by a basketball headed his way, landing right on the moneymaker. Headshot! A loyal J.R. Smith was there to rescue his fallen teammate, just in time to provide much needed CPR after […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoCoach Tyronn Lue on the performances of J.R. Smith and Kevin Love against the Pacers

Last night, the Cleveland Cavaliers battled the Indiana Pacers inside Quicken Loans Arena through four quarters of regulation time and two periods of overtime, resulting in a grind-out 135-130 victory for the home team. A game like last night’s may have been just what the doctor ordered for a Cavs team that struggled through the […]

J.R. Smith · 7 years agoLeBron James, Tyronn Lue comment on David Griffin's contract situation

Some fans of the team may not know it, but after failing to reach an agreement on an extension last offseason, Cleveland Cavaliers General Manager David Griffin is in the final year of his contract. Griffin has played a large role in numerous pivotal team decisions throughout his tenure with the Cavs, including the signing […]