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Despite going down via a sweep in the NBA Finals, Cleveland Cavaliers rising star Larry Nance Jr. was still grateful for the 2017-18 season. Via his Instagram account, Nance Jr. called the season as the “most eventful year” of his life, enumerating the specific events that he is thankful for: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bj2hEqEFE87/?utm_source=ig_twitter_share&igshid=d4anf0tbyu9 Nance Jr., in fact, […]

When Larry Nance Jr. was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers from the Los Angeles Lakers at this season’s trade deadline, he wasn’t sure what it was going to be like playing alongside one of the greatest players to have ever graced hardwood floor in LeBron James. Nance didn’t fully comprehend the extent of what James […]

Jordan Clarkson heard all the same narratives surrounding the Cleveland Cavaliers at this stage of the postseason, if LeBron James fails to capture another ring with the Cavs, it’s because his teammates didn’t provide the necessary support. “People say crazy s**t all the time,” Clarkson said with a smirk, according to John Gonzalez of The […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors are very familiar with each other, and there are a few former Los Angeles Lakers playing in this series. With that being the case, there was some friendly trash talk going back and forth during the two teams’ media sessions on Wednesday. Cavs forward Larry Nance Jr. has […]

Last time out, we looked over the Cleveland Cavaliers’ Eastern Conference Title bout against the Boston Celtics. After an agonizing seven games, the Cavs were able to pull out the win against their long-time Eastern Conference rival. The reason it was so agonizing was the difference between the Cavs at home and on the road. […]

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue has taken a lot of heat for his strategy decisions this postseason, but if he’s made one move that has benefited the team, it’s returning Larry Nance Jr. to the rotation. A decision with positive results so far. Nance has been crucial in taking the Boston Celtics to seven […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics tipped off Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday night, and with the series tied at 2-2, the winner off Game 5 gets within one game of an NBA Finals appearance. Early in the second quarter, the Celtics’ and Cavs’ second unit took to the floor, and […]

At the NBA trade deadline, Cleveland Cavaliers Koby Altman made a bold move for a first-year general manager. After watching aging veterans Derrick Rose and Dwyane Wade teeter out and former Boston Celtics Isaiah Thomas and Jae Crowder prove to be locker room distractions, he did what few others would. He blew up the roster, […]

LeBron James is Akron’s most famous son, so perhaps Cleveland Cavaliers fans could be forgiven at times when they forget that the four-time league MVP is not the only Akron-born star on the Cavs’ lineup. Like James, the high-leaping Larry Nance Jr. is also from Akron, a fact that LeBron James thinks is key to […]

Larry Nance Jr., who was sent to the Cleveland Cavaliers midway through the season, reflected on his time with the Los Angeles Lakers, saying that the two teams both had the similar type of hype, mainly because of Cavs superstar LeBron James. As reported by Colton Jones of Amico Hoops, Nance Jr. compared the two […]

The string of trades pulled off by the Cleveland Cavaliers front office looked like a marvelous attempt to rejuvenate a roster that was by far the oldest in the league, walking back an offseason trade and bringing in the likes of George Hill, Rodney Hood, Jordan Clarkson, and Larry Nance Jr. But those return products […]

When Larry Nance Jr. and Jordan Clarkson were traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers they knew the culture would be a bit different than with the Los Angeles Lakers. With the Lakers, Luke Walton is still trying to build a culture that one day will be like the Cavaliers, a winning culture with winning the most […]

According to a report from Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com, Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue spoke with Larry Nance Jr. prior to Game 1 to let him know that he will be temporarily out of the rotation due to the emergence of Tristan Thompson. Thompson, now 27 years of age, had a solid outing in […]

Like LeBron James, Larry Nance Jr. was once “just a kid from Akron.” You see, prior to his days in the NBA, and even prior to his days at the University of Wyoming, Nance Jr. was a solid Cavs fan. And as most hoops fans know, his father, Larry Sr, is known as one of […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers bounced back from an ugly loss in Game 1 against the Indiana Pacers, and boy did it take a super-sized effort from Cavs superstar LeBron James to help them avoid getting behind 0-2 in the series. James staged an unforgettable performance on Wednesday, dropping 46 points while adding 12 rebounds, five assists, […]

In what has felt like three seasons within a season, the Cleveland Cavaliers’ regular season came to a close this week. While the Canton Charge callups tried their best against the New York Knicks, the team’s 110-98 loss wrapped up the Cavs’ record to 50-32. This Cavs’ season has been rife with drama even before […]

With the 2017-18 NBA regular season coming to a close, the Cleveland Cavaliers have locked up the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference with an overall record of 50-32. They will face off in the first round against the Indiana Pacers and will try to make their fourth consecutive NBA Finals trip. Even before the […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are set to begin their first-round playoff matchup against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday afternoon. This pits them against one of the more efficient offenses in the league led by their young core of talent. Through much of the season, the Cavaliers have had their fair share of struggles on the defensive end […]

With their 2017-18 regular season campaign fading in the rearview mirror, the Cleveland Cavaliers shift their focus to the postseason and a shot at another Larry O’Brien trophy. Several members of the team have been down this proverbial road before, yet some have not, including Larry Nance Jr. As most fans of the team know, […]

On an island with the NBA’s most dynamic big man, the Cleveland Cavaliers’ Tristan Thompson was a one-man swarm against the New Orleans Pelicans’ Anthony Davis. In the Cavs’ 107-102 victory, Thompson was everywhere on the court, much to Davis’ chagrin. On a late key possession, the Cavs’ big man met Davis three times on […]

The 2017-18 Cleveland Cavaliers have been a unique team throughout the season. There was constant drama after Isaiah Thomas came to town, inconsistency on both offense and defense, and their former star Kyrie Irving was cruising with the Boston Celtics. Besides all of this, the Cavs weathered through the never-ending storm. Another thing the Cavs […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been playing shorthanded for much of the season and have still remained near the top of the Eastern Conference thanks to the stellar play of star LeBron James. On Friday evening, however, they’ll get one step closer to having a healthy roster for the stretch run before the NBA playoffs begin. […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have dealt with several injuries this season, but it sounds like some of their players are on the mend, including Tristan Thompson, Rodney Hood, and Larry Nance Jr. According to a report from Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com, all three are “questionable” for Friday night’s home game against the Phoenix Suns. Larry Nance […]

With the 2018 NBA playoffs nearly around the corner, the Cleveland Cavaliers are trying to find themselves after adjusting on the fly through a myriad of injuries and plenty of roster adjustments. With all the injuries, the Cavs’ starting unit has been in flux since their roster changing trades. Many bench players, like Kyle Korver […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have less than a month to get right for the NBA postseason, but they took their first big step towards that on Monday night. After missing over a month of action, Cavs’ star forward Kevin Love returns against the Milwaukee Bucks on a minutes restriction, per Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com. Kevin Love […]

Shortly before 4:00 p.m. EST Thursday, news came down the wire stating that Cleveland Cavaliers big man Larry Nance Jr. will be held out of Thursday night’s game in Portland against the Trail Blazers due to a right hamstring injury. According to a report from Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com, Cavs head coach Tyronn Lue has […]

With Kevin Love and Tristan Thompson both sidelined, the last thing the Cleveland Cavaliers wanted to see is another big man of theirs getting hurt. However, that was exactly what the Cavs witnessed on Tuesday against the Phoenix Suns, as Larry Nance Jr. was forced to leave the game early due to a right hamstring […]

Cleveland Cavaliers teammates LeBron James (St. Vincent – St. Mary’s) and Larry Nance Jr. (Revere) have made a bet on which of their respective high school alma maters will come out on top in Thursday’s Ohio Div. II regional semifinal at Canton Memorial Civic Center, according to a report from Joe Vardon of cleveland.com. “We […]

For most NBA players, they always find time to to sign autographs for their fans whenever they have a chance to, as they understand what it means to them, especially for young kids. Recently, Cleveland Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. was called out for snubbing a kid, as he was not able to give his […]

With Tristan Thompson out of commission due to an ankle injury, Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue has given newly-acquired big man Larry Nance Jr. a starting nod at center in recent games. To be frank, the decision has paid off in a big way, as Nance Jr. has become a focal point in Cleveland’s […]

When the Cleveland Cavaliers acquired Larry Nance Jr. from the Los Angeles Lakers prior to this season’s trade deadline, there were few who knew the impact he would come to have. Ten games have passed since that fateful day, and Nance Jr. continues to impress. In fact, since joining his new team, the former 27th […]

The sample size is yet to be significant, but Larry Nance Jr. is on the right track to prove right those that are saying that he should be promoted into becoming the permanent starting center for the Cleveland Cavaliers. He’s more athletic and has a slightly better offensive game. Plus, he’s got good hands to […]

In a home loss to the Denver Nuggets to the tune of 126-117,  the Cleveland Cavaliers had their perimeter defense exposed by Nuggets star guard Gary Harris, who scored 32 points and connected on six of his 10 three-point attempts. The other problem for the Cavs, who have been dealing with injuries all season long, […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers donned their city uniforms that spells out “The Land” across the chest in their hosting of the Detroit Pistons. Depending on if you like the uniforms or not might determine the feeling you get when seeing them, but Monday night’s game ended as well as could be expected. LeBron James pumped out […]

LeBron James has always been known as a good teammate and since Larry Nance Jr. has been traded over from the Los Angeles Lakers to the Cleveland Cavaliers, he has gushed about how much he enjoys playing with James and how much better he has become following his change of teams. After the Cleveland Cavaliers […]

Larry Nance Jr. turned a lot of heads on Monday when he had a career-night against the Detroit Pistons. Finishing with 22 points and 15 rebounds, the Cleveland Cavaliers’ trade deadline acquisition gave a glimpse of his true potential, and how he can contribute to his team’s cause. Many took notice of his impressive performance, […]

Monday night turned out to be a very good one for the Cleveland Cavaliers, as they pulled off a blowout victory at home against the Detroit Pistons. It was even more special for Larry Nance Jr., as he had a career night, posting career-highs in points and rebounds, in his very first start as a […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been hit by injuries yet again, this time to Tristan Thompson, who suffered an ankle sprain in Saturday night’s home loss to the Denver Nuggets. That has thrust newest Cavalier Larry Nance Jr. into the starting lineup in Thompson’s stead for Monday night’s matchup against the Detroit Pistons, and boy did […]

We are a couple of weeks removed from the NBA Slam Dunk Contest during the All-Star break, but Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Larry Nance Jr. is not done throwing it down. On Saturday night, the second-generation Cavs player put his pogo sticks to use once again, as Nance put Denver Nuggets big man Mason Plumlee […]