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Before Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Koby Altman decided to pursue a career in basketball, he spent three years working in real estate investment sales. While many people would likely struggle to see any connection whatsoever between real estate and being a general manager of a professional basketball team, Altman sees one pretty clearly. Koby Altman told Cleveland.com’s […]

According to several reports that were released earlier this afternoon, the Cleveland Cavaliers have hired Andrae Patterson to a front office position. Patterson, 41, previously served as a personnel/player programs coordinator for the Utah Jazz. Now, under newly-appointed general manager Koby Altman, he’ll serve as director of basketball administration. Via Joe Vardon of cleveland.com: “Patterson […]

Last week, Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Koby Altman and head coach Tyronn Lue held an introductory press conference from Cleveland Clinic Courts to welcome Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, and Ante Zizic to the team. The Cavs acquired these new faces by way of an August trade with the Boston Celtics. The deal, which ended up […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday afternoon formally introduced their new slew of talent that came via the trade that sent All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving to the Boston Celtics. Headlining that group is fellow All-Star point guard Isaiah Thomas, who Cavaliers general manager Koby Altman had nothing but high praise for the team’s newest acquisition. […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday afternoon formally introduced the newest members of the franchise from the blockbuster trade that sent All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving to the Boston Celtics. One of the players that the Cavaliers got in exchange was veteran forward Jae Crowder, who Cavaliers general manager Koby Altman voiced major praise toward his […]

On Thursday, the Cleveland Cavaliers held their introductory press conference for new additions Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, and Ante Zizic. While the majority of the press time was devoted to talking up the new players, Cavs GM Koby Altman did provide an update on Isaiah Thomas’ hip injury status:   “To be fair to Isaiah, […]

As soon as the original deal for Kyrie Irving was announced, the Boston Celtics’ team and PR department immediately began introducing Irving to the fans and posting about him on social media accounts. The official introductory press conference for Irving took place on Friday, September 1st.   The Cavs have taken a different approach, with […]

Most fans marveled at new Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Koby Altman for making such a gutsy move and doing more than just a point guard swap with the Boston Celtics to unload estranged All-Star Kyrie Irving barely a month after being named to his position, there was more than meets the eye. According to Kevin […]

In the aftermath of the Kyrie Irving for Isaiah Thomas trade, the Cleveland Cavaliers’ front office can finally exhale for the first time in more than a month. But this big sigh of relief comes only after a relentless grind to ship their estranged All-Star point guard to a destination that could yield valuable pieces […]

Soon after the Cleveland Cavaliers and former general manager David Griffin decided to part ways, the franchise was in a flux. Soon after the franchise took an even bigger turn for the worst with star point guard Kyrie Irving demanding to be traded from the team due to the fact that he no longer wanted […]

As news of Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving‘s trade request makes rounds throughout all forms of media, team owner Dan Gilbert and newly-appointed general manager Koby Altman continue to answer calls from interested teams. Irving, 25, is said to have a list of teams that he would prefer to play for in the […]

By now, most of the NBA-loving universe has heard about Kyrie Irving‘s request for a trade. Irving’s plea came in a meeting with Cleveland Cavaliers team owner Dan Gilbert and newly-appointed general manager Koby Altman last month. Now, the Cavs are exploring their options and answering phone calls. Irving, now 25 years of age, is […]

Amid all the drama and brouhaha currently engulfing the Cleveland Cavaliers, Koby Altman knows that aside from acting like a school counselor in sorting out any internal rifts, he was primarily hired to make crucial personnel decisions and moves. In taking the job, Altman is pressed to improve on areas in which the Cavaliers seem […]

Koby Altman may have just been promoted to general manager of the Cleveland Cavaliers, but now the 34-year-old executive gets the unenviable task of dealing with the drama surrounding Kyrie Irving‘s recent trade request. All things considered, Altman has handled the situation with class — a fact one opposing GM has taken note of. “I’ll […]

Kyrie Irving requested to be traded and it seems as though the world is coming to an end. When news is delivered about a player of his stature, the NBA world turns into a frenzy of conspiracy theories, trying to work out why a player has chosen to leave or take a different path. This […]

There’s been plenty of behind-the-scenes drama in the Cleveland Cavaliers organization this offseason, and it appears that newly-appointed general manager Koby Altman had just inadvertently stirred the bubbling pot of turmoil a little bit more. The 34-year-old Altman, who was officially named as the new Cavs GM this past Monday, was contacted by SportsCenter and […]

Much of the rumblings surrounding Kyrie Irving over the last few days have stemmed from the uncertainty of LeBron James future with the Cleveland Cavaliers beyond next season. During his introductory press conference, new general manager Koby Altman made it clear that the four-time MVP is still committed to the team and the city. Koby […]