LeBron James Articles - Page 96

After Thursday’s matchup between the Cavaliers and Lakers, King James continued his reign on the Black Mamba, taking their 20th battle and extending his record against Kobe to 14-6. That doesn’t say a whole lot though. The two are galaxies that have clashed in different time continuums; as their careers evolved, the Cavs and Lakers’ […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers ended their six-game losing streak tonight by defeating the Los Angeles Lakers on the road, 109-102. LeBron James led the way in his second game back from injury with 35 points, heavily competing with Kobe Bryant’s 19 points and a career-high 17 assists. In what was a game of runs, Cleveland got […]

After missing seven games with a knee strain and sore back, LeBron James returns to the Cleveland Cavaliers’ lineup; just in time as the Cavs have been struggling lately, dropping to 19-19 in a poor stretch performance in the King’s absense. Despite LeBron James’ return, the Cavs continue to stink it up defensively in the […]

The 2014-2015 NBA season is nearing the midway point, and there are surprises in both conferences. With individual players hitting their stride before the all-star break, the best-of-the-best are making their cases for league MVP. Here are Cavs Nation’s top 10 leading candidates for the award.

The Cavs have been served some tough lessons from teams with more chemistry and fewer injuries this season, but even tougher decrees of pain from the league’s finest players. From Stephen Curry becoming the youngest player to reach 1000 three-pointers and Kobe Bryant reaching 3rd place on the league’s all-time scoring list, the NBA has […]

The Cavs front office has slumped in turmoil to start 2015, but after acquiring J.R. Smith and Iman Shumpert on Monday and trading draft picks to Denver for Russian Center Timofey Mozgov just two days later, The Land is finally feeling alive again. The only active rotation player that the Cavs gave up in either […]

With LeTank James, Irving’s machine gun quickness and Love’s rocket launcher, Dion Waiters was an explosive that never found its place in Cleveland’s army. With all the fire power, the Cavs looked for defense, and they found it via a three-way deal between New York and Oklahoma City. Bringing in Iman Shumpert and J.R. Smith […]

If you haven’t heard by now, LeBron James is going to miss 2 weeks of basketball. So far, he hasn’t even been with the team during his rehab for a strained left knee and lower back. These are injuries that have hindered him for a while now, but James decided not to sit out for […]

We have finally passed the 30 game-mark in the NBA regular season and so far the Cleveland Cavaliers season has been disappointing. At 18-14, they currently sit fifth in the Eastern Conference and second in the Central Division behind the Chicago Bulls. Starting on the next page, we explore 5 lessons learned from a very […]

After physicals exams and a MRI at Cleveland Clinic Sports Health, Cavs’ Head Team Physician, Dr. Richard D. Parker, revealed strains in LeBron’s lower back and left knee that will sideline the King for more than a couple games. His rehab will mainly consists of rest and plenty of anti-inflammatories, but time off is the […]

Instead of closing out an ecstatic 2014 with a flurry of baskets, the Cavaliers have faced an avalanche of unprecedented and speculating rumors. Many media sites that have prided themselves in spreading the false rumor, claim to have heard LeBron James and Dwyane Wade conversing about new reuniting plans after the Cavs fell to the […]

Well, what a roller coaster 2014 we’ve had in Cleveland. Last season there were some serious expectations on our young squad to make the playoffs, but those expectations were never met. The Cavs then had some incredible luck, landing the #1 pick and drafting Andrew Wiggins. Next came the Return of the King, followed by […]

There might not be a team under more scrutiny than the Cleveland Cavaliers (Okay, maybe the New York Knicks). With a roller coaster season of emotions, playing to the competition and injuries, the Cavs have undisputedly lost their championship-or-bust expectations; but that’s what’s great about a new year. Even though nothing special will actually happen […]

The Cavs travel to Atlanta tonight to take on the Hawks at Phillips Arena. This game means more to the Cavs than most realize, coming off a horrible and embarrassing home loss to the then 6-23 Detroit Pistons on Sunday afternoon, as well as suffering a very similar home defeat to the Hawks on December […]

According to sources from Cleveland.com, LeBron James will not ignore the possibility of leaving Cleveland for a second time if the Cavs continue to aimlessly struggle and it poses an “appropriate business decision.” Going 5-5 their last 10 games, enduring media speculation of coach and player relationship, the Cavs optimistic future has never looked so […]

As a tribute to the King of Akron’s 30th Birthday today, we count down 30 of the King’s greatest Cleveland Cavalier moments, on and off the court. Start the countdown at #30 on the next page!

As if a mockery of LeBron’s return to the Cavaliers, Stan Van Gundy returns to the league, in reminiscence of the 2009 Eastern Conference Finals, and burns Cleveland. Tonight’s 103-80 loss to the Detroit Pistons brought evocative and painful flashbacks of the Cavs’ loss to the Orlando Magic in those playoffs; a series accentuated by […]

Over his incredible 12 year career, LeBron James has had a countless number of Sports Center-caliber highlights. Whether it’s his breakaway dunks, spectacular steals, beautiful assists, or the impressive blocks, James. In this segment, we’ll be counting down the top 10 greatest blocks of LeBron James’ career, both with Cleveland and Miami. We start with number […]

Sam Greenwood | Getty Images https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSWcQf3djbQ Cavs in Orlando: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: The Good: Free Throws: The Cavs made it to the line 26 times, knocking down 24 after drawing 25 fouls. LeBron James: LeBron had another good game with a stat line of 25/5/8 on 50 percent shooting. LeBron could […]

A full course of stuff LeBron has said. Enjoy. Here’s an appetizer: “I don’t know how tall I am or how much I weigh. Because I don’t want anybody to know my identity. I’m like a superhero. Call me Basketball Man.” Start the countdown on the next page with #10!

Issac Baldizon | Getty Images LeBron James’ first game back in American Airlines Arena was met with applause and some boos, trips down memory lane and then some trips onto the court, as the Cavs hobbled with the Miami Heat only to lose in the end, 91-101. The biggest story of the night was best friends and […]

In an environment where animosity and tension are expected, the Miami Heat and fans of South Beach have shown empathy and accord.  In the first quarter of LeBron’s highly anticipated return, the Heat played a commemorating video filled with a bevy of highlights and moments where LeBron left his legacy: After the tribute, LeBron was given the court […]

Similar to the cloud 9 excitement with each real “first” LeBron experienced in his Cleveland return, the King has faced a barrage of reality and “firsts” in his visit to Miami. His highly anticipated introduction received a mixed reaction from the crowd, but it was a fairly quick welcome for the most part. Moments before James bordered […]

Cavs Nation’s Matt Thomas It’s the holiday season Cavs fans and the big Christmas day NBA games are here, highlighted by LeBron James return to American Airlines Arena to face the Miami Heat. As a member of the Heat for the past 4 years, James has posted averages of 26.9 points per game, 7.6 rebounds, […]

As LeBron James laces up his Nikes in preparation for his eighth consecutive Christmas day game against the Miami Heat, Cavs Nation decided to bring you his top performances on Christmas day over the years. We’ve crunched his numbers into our efficiency rating calculator, and we’ve ordered his performances from worst to best. Just a […]

Mike Lawrie | Getty Images The Cleveland Cavaliers (17-10) coasted to a 125-104 victory vs the Minnesota Timberwolves (5-22) in what was another successful Fan Night at Quicken Loans Arena. Kevin Love scored 20 points and added 10 rebounds in his first game vs his former team, and the Cavaliers did not look ever in […]

While billions of people celebrate the return of Christ on Christmas Day, Floridians on the shores of South Beach will anxiously await LeBron James’ homecoming to the court that LeBron brought four NBA Finals appearances and two championships. The Cavs travel to Miami to take on LeBron’s former Heat, and while media stirs up a […]

The reason that ESPN’s SportsCenter has a weird man crush on LeBron James, is his ability to throw down on people, put them on posters for eternity. It takes a lot to be able to do what James does so well. It’s not only the god given talent, but an incredible amount of strength, to […]

Mark Duncan | AP The Cleveland Cavaliers (16-10) entered the Q tonight with one of the most difficult challenges ahead of them thus far in the regular season. Facing off against the 21-5, now 21-6 Memphis Grizzlies, Cleveland had plenty to worry about with interior defense issues against on of the league’s most dominating frontcourts. […]

David Liam Kyle/Getty Images What’s harder than becoming the best basketball player on the planet? How about describing that player in one word? LeBron James, synonymous to “King,” “Persevering,” and “Unstoppable,” is the indisputable face of basketball this decade. When someone plays as consistently and powerfully for as many years as James has, you realize […]

David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Brooklyn Nets for the second time this season, grinding out a 95-91 victory at home on Friday night. Both teams had double digit leads in the game, with neither team able to close out the other until the final seconds of the game. Tonight […]

A quarter way through the regular season and teams are finding their identities and the best players are making their statements. There is a new cast of nominees for the MVP award this year, and unless LeBron wins it again, we will likely see a first-timer raise the trophy. Here are Cavs Nation’s top 5 […]

For LeBron James, looking good doesn’t necessarily mean playing good – but it doesn’t hurt. Throughout his NBA career, LeBron has worn far more uniforms than the basic home, away and alternates of his two teams. Cavs Nation brings you the King’s top 5 threads during his time in Cleveland. Start the countdown at #5 […]

It has been a little over a month since the New York Knicks crashed LeBron James’ homecoming party in the Cavaliers home opener. It was the first time many people were able to witness how this incarnation of the NBA’s new “Big 3” would play together. The result of their first meaningful game together was […]

Cavs Nation’s Matt Thomas Madison Square Garden, 8:00 PM EST The (9-7) Cleveland Cavaliers take on the (4-15) New York Knicks tonight at Madison Square Garden. The Cleveland Big Three look to take revenge from their season opener loss to the Knicks, 95-90. On that night, LeBron and Co. were shown up by Carmelo Anthony’s […]

For LeBron James, looking good doesn’t necessarily mean playing good – but it doesn’t hurt. Throughout his NBA career, LeBron has worn far more uniforms than the basic home, away and alternates of his two teams. Cavs Nation brings you the King’s top 5 threads during his time in Cleveland. Start the countdown at #5 […]

David Richard-USA TODAY Sports Thanksgiving is that time of the year. It’s not the controversial time when we can speculate and stress about the Cavaliers after just a few games over turkey; nor is it the layover time when we just wait for Christmas to open presents and see LeBron’s return to Miami. As accurate […]

AP Last week, the Cavs’ “Big Three” ranked top five in the NBA in minutes per game, provoking fans to overreact to the management of the team. Coach Blatt’s transition has been anything but smooth due to this pressing issue, which culminated with LeBron’s public request to bring his minutes down. He is absolutely right […]

Frank Victores-USA TODAY Sports Despite the haunted memories of the catastrophe LeBron and the Cavs suffered in the finals seconds against the Spurs, LeBron has not shied away from his game. Here, LeBron redeems his behind the back dribble to lose the Raptors and find a cutting Anderson Varejao. LeBron James. https://t.co/1FlQnH4dBz — Želimir HBK (@ZeljkObradovic) […]