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Kyrie Irving has struggled a bit since returning from his fractured kneecap five games ago vs. Philadelphia. It was expected, but everyone has been waiting for Irving’s big game confirming the all-star’s return to his old form. That game was tonight against the Toronto Raptors.

When Kyrie Irving returned to action after six months of being out, nobody expected him to come out of the gates with guns ablaze. Rightfully so, because there is no incentive whatsoever for the Cleveland Cavaliers to unleash him, so to speak. RELATED: Kyrie Irving Watched The Replay Of Him Getting Hurt In The Finals […]

With four games under his belt, Kyrie Irving is slowly getting back to his old self, thanks to a strict and patient minute-management approach by the Cleveland Cavaliers. The All Star point guard has seen his minutes increase gradually from 17 in a blowout game to 24 in his coming out contest against the Phoenix […]

Kyrie Irving returned to the court just one week ago against the Philadelphia 76ers. Including that game, Irving has averaged 10 points, 1.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 1.0 steals per game in 20.7 minutes per game. Per 36 minutes, his numbers would likely be around 17.4 points, 2.9 rebounds, 5.8 assists, and 1.7 steals per […]

Kyrie Irving already has two games under his belt since fracturing his kneecap in Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors. Irving completes the vaunted Big Three of the Cleveland Cavaliers and winning streaks are sure to be in store for the team. With Irving back in the starting lineup, this […]

When Kyrie Irving had his season debut against the Philadelphia 76ers, he scored 12 points and dished out four assists in only 17 minutes of play. This was a very promising performance because at that rate, he could easily enjoy career numbers once he plays his usual 30-plus minutes per ballgame. RELATED: Will Kyrie Ever […]

In the first game of the recent NBA Finals, Kyrie Irving lost more than just a game. The grand opportunity of bringing a title to Northeast Ohio slipped away from his hands, no thanks to a fractured kneecap. Irving has had an injury riddled professional career and the one he suffered in overtime of Game […]

Kyrie Irving returned to the lineup against the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday, December 20, 2015. He finished the game with 12 points, one rebound, four assists, two steals, and two makes from downtown in 17 minutes of action. He started the game to the surprise of some and proved to be very efficient. People assumed […]

Kyrie Irving made his return last night after a little over six months on the shelf recovering from a fractured kneecap. He had a rough start to the game, shooting 0-5 in the first quarter and a half, until LeBron finally gave him the easiest attempt of the night: a wide open running layup with […]

After missing six months with a fractured kneecap, Kyrie Irving made his long-awaited season debut for the Cavs. He played just 17 minutes, but he scored 12 points with one rebound, four assists, and two steals on 5-12 shooting, including 2-2 from downtown). It was an easier game to return to than the Thunder game […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers welcome Kyrie Irving back into the fray via a 22-point drubbing of the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday afternoon. The euphoria over Irving’s return after six months of absence lasted even after play on the court has subsided. RELATED: The Best J.R. Smith Moments As A Cavalier One of the interviewers was obviously […]

Click “Next” at the bottom of the page to see all the highlights from tonight’s game! The Cleveland Cavaliers faced off against the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday afternoon in what would have been just another game a week or so ago. That is, until Kyrie Irving announced that he would be returning to the court […]

After announcing his return to action for the Cleveland Cavaliers’ next game, Kyrie Irving is now the hottest item in the NBA. RELATED: It’s About Time: Kyrie Irving Announces Return Many fans have patiently waited to see the All Star point guard execute his signature moves on the court once again and it’s now only […]

That settles it. On his own terms, Kyrie Irving announces his return after missing the first 24 games of the season due to a fractured knee cap that has haunted him since his first career NBA Finals appearance months ago. I'm back. — Kyrie Irving (@KyrieIrving) December 19, 2015 “Wrongly reported” less than a week […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Boston Celtics without starting point guard Kyrie Irving, who is very close to making his return to the court. According to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, the return will be coming on Thursday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Although he won’t be starting, he’ll be matching up against Russell Westbrook and […]

Just last week, Cleveland Cavaliers head coach David Blatt said that Kyrie Irving would be returning to the court very soon, potentially on their two-game road trip. Irving did not suit up Friday night against the Orlando Magic and now reports are out that he will likely not be hitting the floor on Tuesday night […]

We’re just 12 days away from Christmas Day, which gives everyone enough time to score these brand new Nike ‘Christmas edition’ shoes for some of the NBA’s best. According to Bleacher Report, Nike’s theme this holiday season was fire and ice for the shoe lines of LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, and Kyrie Irving: […]

Kyrie Irving is close to a return to the court after months of recovering from surgery for the fractured kneecap he suffered in the 2015 NBA Finals. Head coach David Blatt said that Iman Shumpert and Irving could both make their season debuts on this mini, two-game road trip in the middle of last week. […]

On Friday night, Iman Shumpert made his long awaited season debut for the Cavs against the Orlando Magic. Before the game, David Blatt said that he didn’t know how long he would play Shumpert, but wanted to give him enough time to get a rhythm and be effective on the floor. Shumpert did just that, […]

Nowadays, there’s a lot of ways to win prizes through raffles and online resale markets. With the release of the Kyrie II’s and NBA 2K16 coming out over a little over a month ago, Nike, Kyrie Irving, and Twitch have come together to give fans a chance to win a limited edition pair of Kyrie […]

We’re getting closer and closer Cavs fans. No, not closer to the Christmas Day matchup between the Cavs and Warriors, but to the season debuts of Kyrie Irving and Iman Shumpert. Dave McMenamin of ESPN spoke with David Blatt and reports on the duo’s possible return during the team’s two game road trip. RELATED: LeBron […]

Kyrie Irving is very close to a return to the court after missing the first month and a half recovering from offseason knee surgery to repair a fractured kneecap. But the return of Irving isn’t the only thing Cavs will be expecting. On Wednesday, Nike finally unveiled the highly anticipated second version of Kyrie Irving’s […]

Kyrie Irving and Iman Shumpert participated in full practices for the first time in months last week, and are slowing working their way back into game shape as they recover from a pair of significant injuries. Shumpert had a ruptured tendon in his wrist right before training camp while Irving fractured his kneecap in the […]

Being sidelined for months, Kyrie irving and Iman Shumpert have formed an even stronger bond. They sit beside each other in games, sharing frustrations, and celebrations alike. But there’s a good vibe that’s filling the atmosphere in Cavalier practices recently as both players ramp up their activities. Irving is very eager to return to action […]

Kyrie Irving was a partial participant of practice for the first time on Monday. He didn’t do everything, but he was able to practice. Irving had another first and took a big step in his return as he was able to participate in a full practice on Thursday. “I think the biggest thing for me […]

As good as the guard rotation of Mo Williams, J.R. Smith, and Matthew Dellavedova has been for the Cleveland Cavaliers, opposing teams are slowly figuring out ways of surviving this impromptu three-headed backcourt. Aside from Smith, who has been a pleasant two-way player thus far, Williams and Dellavedova are limited in that they only excel […]

Kyrie Irving has stepped into a whole new stage in his life, and that is fatherhood. Irving announced on Instagram the birth of his baby daughter, Azurie Elizabeth Irving, Tuesday night. Her name was taken from his late mother, Elizabeth. Azurie Elizabeth Irving 11/23/15 35 hours of labor from her great mother and she came […]

Kyrie Irving has recently started ramping up his workouts as he progresses in his recovery from a fractured kneecap suffered five months ago. Kyrie Irving played in a 1-on-1 workout with LeBron James earlier today, and fans will be delighted to hear how it went. Dave McMenamin of ESPN reported on that workout: RELATED: Will […]

At 23 years of age, Kyrie Irving has done a lot more than most people twice his years. But he still holds within himself one big void that figures to remain for the rest of his life. Irving lost his mother when he was only four years old and he has been using that particular […]

In a young Cleveland Cavaliers season, there is much to be impressed about with an 8-and-2 start. There’s no surprise the team has been led by LeBron James and Kevin Love, but the Cavs have also seen some very healthy inputs from Mo Williams, Matthew Dellavedova (combining for averages of 23 points, 10.4 assists, 6.2 […]

One of the top point guards in the NBA today, Kyrie Irving has dazzled everyone with his unique set of skills on offense and has shown promise in continuing the upward tick of his defensive ranking. He has virtually no holes in his offensive game, and when locked on, he has proven capable of containing […]

Kyrie Irving is taking the necessary steps to getting back onto the floor one step at a time. His scheduled recovery time was anywhere from three to four months, but we’ve just passed the five month mark since his knee surgery in mid-June. RELATED: Will Kyrie Ever Be Healthy Enough To Win An MVP Award? […]

Kyrie Irving aka Uncle Drew and Pepsi released the fourth episode of Uncle Drew earlier today. It was very entertaining and funny, and even included cameos from Baron Davis and Ray Allen. Back in the late 2000’s, LeBron had a series of commercials where he played four different LeBron’s. One of them was Uncle LeBron, […]

Kyrie Irving has been on the sideliens to start the 2015-16 NBA season. After suffering a fractured kneecap in Game 1 of the NBA Finals last year, Irving was scheduled to miss anywhere from 4-6 months. Irving is approaching the five month mark of his recovery period, and there are still mixed reports in regards […]

Fans have been awaiting the return of Uncle Drew to the courts for months now. Unfortunately, we’ve had to wait a little longer than usual, likely due to the knee fracture that Drew’s alter ego, Kyrie Irving, suffered in the NBA Finals a few months ago. RELATED: Kyrie Irving Best Crossovers of the season Well, […]

The last image of Kyrie Irving on the court saw him gingerly walking, with much frustration, towards the locker room in Game One of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ finals series in Golden State. But that’s about to change in due time as the All Star guard is doing his due diligence in rehabbing his knee cap. […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers found a gem in the 2011 NBA Draft when they drafted Kyrie Irving with the number one overall pick out of Duke. He had all the right tools to be successful and took full advantage of it in a depleted Cavs’ lineup. His then-coach, Byron Scott was a big supporter of Irving’s, […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are starting a six game road trip here in early 2016! Cleveland continues it’s season tonight against the Washington Wizards. Wonder who the Cavs play next? We at Cavs Nation have made our very own calendar for you, the fans! You can download it in the link below! Click here to download […]

Kyrie Irving won’t be ready when the season starts on October 27th in Chicago. The injury to his knee has forced the Cavs to take a very slow approach to his readiness, and to make sure that he is completely healed when he returns. He stated recently that he also has plans to alter his […]