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The Cleveland Cavaliers are still in search of a back-up point guard for Kyrie Irving, to come in off the bench and relieve minutes for the starting unit. The playmaker that LeBron James has been adamant about securing is yet to eventuate, and another chapter to the ongoing events transpired tonight, as the Cavs let […]

Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue and his superstar small forward LeBron James share many similarities. Both come from the humble beginnings of the inner city, and James and Lue’s bond has blossomed since the man from Mexico Missouri took over halfway through last season. Their ride together to an NBA championship validated their dedication to […]

It is easy to watch a Cavs game and wonder why their offense does not have more fluidity at times. Due to the team having two superstars, Kyrie Irving and LeBron James, it is easy for the offense to fall into a pattern of one on one basketball. With sharpshooters such as Kyle Korver, Channing […]

Something has happened to Kyle Korver recently. Is it the LeBron James effect? Or maybe the crisp, inspiring Cleveland air? Perhaps, it’s just the Indiana Pacers. When the Cavs played the Pacers last week, Kyle Korver hit 8 triples in 26 minutes. He's got 6 in 21 tonight. — Nikki Goel (@NikkiGoelCavs) February 16, 2017 […]

They call him the “American Eagle.” He flew high for 29 points on 6-of-6 three point shooting against Indiana on Wednesday night. He also has a giant tattoo of an eagle on the left side of his body. His name is Kyle Korver and he is “fitting in” with the Cavs, while simultaneously putting fear […]

Kyle Korver, the newest member of the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers, is quickly becoming a dangerous threat off the bench. And in last night’s road win over the Indiana Pacers, the smooth-shooting swingman proved exactly why. In just 26 minutes of playing time, the 35-year old former Creighton Blue Jay stand-out poured in 29 […]

Kyle Korver caught fire from the field during Wednesday night’s matchup with the Indiana Pacers. Korver shot a phenomenal 8-of-9 from behind the three-point arc, leading the Cavaliers with 29 off the bench. LeBron James sung his praises for the former Atlanta Hawk following the game, who saw Korver drain 6 three-point attempts from 6 […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers went into Wednesday night’s contest against the Indiana Pacers with a huge question mark, after seeing fill-in starter Iman Shumpert go down with an injury the night before. DeAndre Liggins started in place of the injured Shumpert, but was clearly outshined by Kyle Korver off the bench. Korver went crazy from behind the […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers may have the best three-point shooting bench in the NBA. Channing Frye, Kyle Korver, and Iman Shumpert (once J.R. Smith returns). Frye is currently shooting 42.1% (80-190), Korver is shooting 42.6% (26-61), and Shumpert is shooting 41.3% (69-167) from downtown on the season. With the success of their shooting throughout this season, […]

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 […]

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) […]

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. […]

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 […]

The NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers are currently in the midst of a slump. While they still hold the number one spot in the Eastern Conference, a three-game losing streak has a lot of analysts talking. One of the reasons for Cleveland’s recent set-backs has been their poor shooting from the free-throw line. In their […]

As the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers prepare for tonight’s match-up against the New Orleans Pelicans inside The Smoothie King Center at 8:00 p.m. EST, they find themselves in a bit of a slump. The Cavs, who have lost four of their previous six games, have been dealing with a myriad of complications, including illness, […]

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 […]

Cavs star power forward Kevin Love will not suit up tonight for the wine and gold as they welcome the Suns into the Q. The Cavs are back at home after a long road trip, but will be without their double-double machine for tonight’s contest. Love went down on the Cavs recent defeat to the […]

For the most part, the Cleveland Cavaliers and the fans will want to forget the most recent Golden State Warriors match-up. The Cavaliers were smacked in the mouth early and never really recovered, but there was one play that the newest Cavalier, Kyle Korver, can’t get out of his mind. Six minutes into the game, […]

LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers have just concluded their longest road trip of the season, one that didn’t quite go as planned. The six-game road trip ended with a 3-3 record, ending the brutal road trip with a lopsided night in Oakland against the reigning Western Conference champions, the Golden State Warriors. It’s been […]

When you have the best player on the planet on your roster, it comes with the ability to compete for championships. In Cavaliers GM David Griffin’s case, having LeBron James comes with the responsibility of surrounding him with the necessary pieces to win a championship every year. It may be a luxury to have arguably […]

As the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers prepare for tonight’s match-up against the Golden State Warriors inside Oracle Arena, some members of the team are weighing in on the rivalry that seems to be developing between the two sides, including Kyle Korver, Cleveland’s newest acquisition from the Atlanta Hawks. Following his first official practice with […]

By now, most fans of the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers know their need of a veteran backup point guard behind Kyrie Irving. Before last night’s win over the Sacramento Kings (120-108), David Griffin, Cavs General Manager, spoke to members of the media with regards to what may be in the future for his team. […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers recently aquired veteran sharpshooter Kyle Korver in a trade deal with the Atlanta Hawks. Now, two games into his stint with the NBA’s defending champions, what Korver’s role will be is still a bit unclear. In his first two games with the Cavs, Korver has scored just four points (2-10 from the […]

The NBA Draft, where childhood dreams come true. A night that can completely change a young athletes life, a night that can also make or break a franchise. The Cleveland Cavaliers have been one of the luckiest teams in NBA history when it comes to the NBA Draft lottery, selecting with the first overall pick […]

The Cavaliers have looked dysfunctional on both ends as of late. They have dropped two games in a row, both on the road to Utah and Portland. The plane delays and disrupted preparation may have had an effect on the outcome against the Trail Blazers last night, but the Cavs are also looking like they […]

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 […]

On Saturday, the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers announced their acquisition of marksman Kyle Korver from the Atlanta Hawks. Korver was swapped for Mike Dunleavy, Mo Williams, cash considerations, and a future first-round pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. The deal for Korver has created quite a bit of buzz around the NBA. Bringing a […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are no strangers to trades in the early months of the year, adding another one to the list under the category of 2017. Kyle Korver will debut for the Cavaliers at some point this week after being swapped for Mo Williams, Mike Dunleavy and a first round pick. But how many remember […]

Tonight’s road matchup for Cleveland in Utah marked the debut of Cavaliers’ shooting guard Kyle Korver, who was recently acquired in a trade with the Atlanta Hawks. Without having a single practice under his belt, here’s Korver’s first made basket as a member of the NBA defending champion Cavs. Korver comes off a screen and […]

Tonight, the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers will face the Utah Jazz at 9:00 p.m. EST inside The Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. After Cleveland’s acquisition of marksman Kyle Korver from the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday for Mike Dunleavy, Mo Williams, cash considerations, and a future first-round pick (2019), all signs […]

After this morning’s shootaround in Salt Lake City, Utah, Cleveland Cavaliers Head Coach, Tyronn Lue, spoke to members of the media with regards to the availability of his team’s newest addition, Kyle Korver. Assuming that Kyle (Korver) is available tonight, will you play him?” Coach Lue gave a quick but direct response. Yes, sir.” What […]

The Cavaliers are renowned for their tight-knit locker room, which helped them rally in the NBA finals to come away as champions. New recruits are quickly acclimated, and Channing Frye has ensured sharpshooter Kyle Korver is no different, quickly welcoming him via Snapchat. Frye himself was in the same position just half a year ago, […]

After a bit of rough sailing in the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers’ proposed deal with the Atlanta Hawks to bring Kyle Korver to the shores of Lake Erie in exchange for Mike Dunleavy, Mo Williams, cash considerations, and a future first-round pick in the NBA Draft, it seems the waters have finally calmed. Yahoo’s […]

On Friday night, multiple reports surfaced stating that the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers had struck a trade deal with the Atlanta Hawks. The Cavs would receive veteran sharpshooter, Kyle Korver. In return, the Hawks would collect Mike Dunleavy, Mo Williams, cash considerations, and a future first-round pick (2019) in the NBA Draft. As the […]

It has been a tough start to the season for NBA veteran Mike Dunleavy, who has recently been packaged in a deal to the Atlanta Hawks for the acquisition of Kyle Korver. Dunleavy has reportedly not shown up to Atlanta, instead, is requesting a buyout from the Hawks. News was delivered by Marc Stein of […]

Shock waves were sent throughout the league on Thursday, as the Cleveland Cavaliers picked up sniper Kyle Korver from the Atlanta Hawks. It was a blockbuster move for the world champions, who have added a deadly sharpshooter to their already lethal three-point army. Korver is by no means a max type player in the NBA, […]

Let the Kyle Korver welcome party begin in Cleveland. After news broke yesterday that a deal had been struck between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Atlanta Hawks, sending Korver to the Lake Erie shoreline, it was only a matter of time before the transaction was finalized. This afternoon, David Griffin, Cavaliers General Manager, released an […]

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 […]

The Kyle Korver trade is just the trade that keeps on giving. According to a report by Jason Lloyd, Cavs Beat Writer for The Akron Beacon, Cleveland will also be shipping off the dead-weight contract of Mo Williams to Atlanta, along with Mike Dunleavy Jr. and a protected first round pick. Cleveland previously were tied […]