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Politics and sports are usually two separate worlds, but as of late, the two have intersected unlike we’ve seen since the days of Muhammad Ali, Kareem Abdul-Jabaar, Jim Brown and Bill Russell. Nowadays, players have more influence and platform to speak about anything they want, more so than previous generations. More and more athletes are […]

LeBron James is the most powerful athlete in the world, and the best basketball player on the planet. Luckily for Nike, they have the pleasure of James representing them, and no one in the world has more exposure and influence as the king. He is the perfect role model, athlete and fashion sportswear representative we […]

Tonight, the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers will square off against the Chicago Bulls inside Quicken Loans Arena for a divisional bout at 8:30 p.m. EST. The Cavs have been dealing with a few injuries to their rotation this season, including J.R. Smith’s fractured thumb and now Kevin Love’s knee. Both are expected to make […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors have met in the last two NBA finals, and could be on a collision course for three straight against each other on the biggest stage this season. It would be the first time in NBA history that two teams have met for three consecutive NBA finals, and because […]

Cavs superstar point guard Kyrie Irving usually lets his game do the talking, but as of late, the Duke product has made some very bold claims. Firstly, Irving shocked the basketball world saying the earth is flat. Now, he’s made another big call regarding the NBA All-Star game moving forward. As most would agree, this […]

This year’s NBA All-Star game has come and gone. After four quarters of dunks and highlight plays, the Western Conference managed to dispatch the East, 192-182, in a game that (once again) broke the All-Star game points total. There were many takeaways from the weekend, but one in particular had people scratching their heads. On […]

After a turbulent month in January which saw the Cavaliers go 7-8, the Wine and Gold have righted the ship — sizzling hot in February. They’re currently 8-1 through the month after they put the Knicks to the sword tonight inside Quicken Loans Arena. Charles Oakley was in attendance to see the Cavs turn it […]

It was not so long ago an ugly day dawned upon the NBA, as New York Knicks legend Charles Oakley was kicked out of Madison Square Garden and accused of substance and alcohol abuse. It was a dark day for the already dysfunctional Knicks franchise, who stayed in the headlines since then with their unprofessional […]

LeBron James‘ load of minutes has become a topic of conversation amongst fans, analysts, and the Cavs‘ coaching staff. Currently, James is averaging 25.9 points, 8.8 assists, 7.7 rebounds, and 1.4 steals in a whopping 37.5 minutes per game. As the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers enter the second half of the season with a few […]

This year’s NBA All-Star festivities have come and gone, as the Western Conference dispatched the East, 192-182, in what proved to be a record-breaking total score. There were many takeaways from the weekend, including a first look at LeBron James‘ new “Red Carpet” LeBron 14s from Nike. James was spotted wearing the shoes during All-Star […]

Just after today’s team practice at Cleveland Clinic Courts, the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers officially announced the signing of forward Derrick Williams to a second 10-day contract. #Cavs have officially signed Derrick Williams to a second 10-day deal, per team release. — Sam Amico (@AmicoHoops) February 22, 2017 So far, Williams, who initially signed […]

Today, the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers will hold their first practice since the All-Star break, and recent 10-day signee Derrick Williams is expected to be in attendance, as Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com reports in his latest article. Williams, who signed with the champs on February 9th (a contract that expired over the weekend), is […]

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 […]

With the NBA’s biggest names descending upon New Orleans for the 2017 All Star Game, the Cavaliers send 13-time All Star LeBron James and 3-time All Star Kyrie Irving. Kevin Love, also selected for this year’s game, will not take the floor as he recovers from surgery on his left knee. James and Irving take […]

LeBron James was the leading vote-getter for the 2017 NBA All-Star game, garnering a whopping 1,893,751 fan votes to be named a starter in New Orleans. For James, it will be his 13th consecutive All-Star game, but he’ll be led by Boston Celtics’ head coach Brad Stevens. Although it’s been a stellar season for James, […]

Recently, on an episode of Road Trippin’ with Channing Frye and Richard Jefferson, Kyrie Irving, Cleveland Cavaliers star point guard, made a statement that has gained a lot of attention. Irving, who is sometimes cryptic in delivering messages, claimed that the Earth is flat. As a result, all forms of media, both social and press, […]

Kyrie Irving, superstar point guard of the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers, recently made a statement that is catching a lot of media attention. Yesterday, as players from across the NBA descended on New Orleans, Louisiana, for this year’s All-Star festivities, Irving, in a media availability press conference, made the claim that the Earth is flat. […]

All-Stars and Rising Stars from around the league made their way to New Orleans on Thursday and Friday, taking their photos and going through the usual All-Star media session. By Friday night, however, two players had yet to arrive in New Orleans. In a press release on NBA.com, the league reported on the absences of […]

If you were to ask a professional basketball player who they would like to play alongside, most would give the obvious answers of LeBron James, Steph Curry, or Kevin Durant. However, Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler has a different opinion. On ESPN’s First Take, Butler was asked that very question. The former first round selection […]

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 was seen as a dark day in the NBA, as the New York Knicks organization released a statement stating they had banned fan favorite, Charles Oakley, from ever entering Madison Square Garden again. Since the news broke, there has been an outpouring of support for Oakley with players, fans and NBA personalities outraged by […]

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 […]

Adam Silver, NBA Commissioner, recently named New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony an injury replacement on this year’s Eastern Conference All-Star team for Kevin Love, who has been ruled out for approximately six weeks with a knee injury, and LeBron James is happy he’s no longer the oldest member of the squad. If Love hadn’t […]

In December, the NBA reached a new collective bargaining agreement, cutting out the threat of a potential labor stoppage next season. Both players and owners were struggling to figure out a way to divide the new $24 billion television contract, an agreement worth triple the amount of its predecessors. In the end, there was just […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers haven’t quite had a championship hangover, but also haven’t been those same Cavaliers that hoisted the Larry O’Brien Trophy on June 19th, 2016. LeBron James and his Cavs have lost a few games this season that had outside viewers manning every panic station possible, while every member of the squad seemed calm […]

Everyone knows how great LeBron James is on the basketball court, but you might not be aware of how special he was on the football field in his younger days. In James’ freshman year at SVSM (1999), the Fighting Irish were in a heated Division IV qualifying game against the Wickliffe Blue Devils. James, a […]

Nike has just released their latest short film which is tied to their Black History Month Collection. Headlining the 90-second clip are their most popular endorsers, including LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers. The film sends a strong message about equality, not just in sports. James’ last line “if we can be equals here, we can […]

Tonight, the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers will face the Minnesota Timberwolves inside The Target Center at 8:00 p.m. EST. Over the course of the season, several members of Cleveland’s rotation have gone down with injuries, including J.R. Smith (thumb fracture), Iman Shumpert (ankle sprain, returning tonight), Chris Andersen (ACL, traded to the Charlotte Hornets), […]

Real Madrid defender, Sergio Ramos, is a winner of 16 major European football trophies, including a World Cup and two Champions League trophies. Even as one of the most decorated defenders in Spanish football history, he may be looking to add a Larry O’Brien trophy to his cabinet. Ramos took to Instagram in an attempt […]

Cleveland Cavaliers fans were understandably upset when LeBron James spurned their team for the Miami heat to try and win his first NBA Championship. When James made his first return to Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, boos rained upon him and the Heat as upset fans let him know exactly how they felt about his […]

In a week of miles, LeBron James led his reigning champions around the country through a hectic week that featured a three-game road trip stretched over four days. The Cavaliers finished with a 3-1 record this week as James averaged 25.5 points, 11.3 assists and 5.8 rebounds along with an impressive list of personal accolades: […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers signed a former Miami Heat player in Derrick Williams earlier this week to bring in a more athletic second unit. This isn’t the first time the Cavs have added former Miami Heat players to their roster, as there was the obvious additions of LeBron James, Mike Miller, and James Jones back in […]

He’s neither a playmaker nor a big man who can defend the rim, but the Cavs are very much interested in keeping their 10-day signee Derrick Williams to a deal that extends beyond next week. Following a second straight impressive performance by Williams, LeBron James said he hopes the Cavs can keep Williams beyond his […]

Every fan of the Cleveland Cavaliers remembers where they were when LeBron James decided to move on to the Miami Heat for a better chance to compete for an NBA Championship. Those in the arena for the night of his return to Quicken Loans Arena also remember how they loud they booed him as well. […]

It took awhile for the truth to come out on this one. After LeBron James made is decision to leave the Cavaliers for the Miami Heat back in 2010, shockwaves were sent around the NBA. Everyone had a take, even Kevin Durant. Durant famously sent out this tweet after The Decision and you couldn’t convince […]

It was an ugly night for the NBA as New York Knicks legend Charles Oakley was physically escorted out of Madison Square Garden by multiple security guards two nights ago. Oakley was seen pushing security guards as they were trying to pull him out of his seating area, and when they eventually removed him from […]

It took some time, but Charles Barkley finally made his response to the venomous comments of LeBron James. Charles seems to be doing the mature thing, accepting he made mistakes in the past but moved on. He also stated that he stands by his comments of a “whiny” James, letting the world know he wouldn’t […]

Every Cleveland Cavaliers fan will always remember where they stood on July 8th, 2010. It was a dark day for the franchise — a day in which LeBron James held ‘The Decision’, expressing his intentions to join the Miami Heat. Apparently, Kevin Durant remembers that day vividly as well, appearing on ‘The Bill Simmons Podcast’, speaking about […]

Tonight, the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers have made their way to Oklahoma City for a match-up with the Thunder inside Chesapeake Energy Arena at 8:00 p.m. EST on TNT. The Cavs, who have won six of their last seven games, are certainly on a hot streak; the team seems to be coming together. After […]