LeBron James Articles - Page 97

LeBron James knows what it takes to win a championship. He’s made it to the Finals four straight times and won the middle two seasons. During a media session today, LeBron James expressed his confidence in his Cavaliers as is: LeBron James on #Cavs as currently constructed: "We can win a championship with this roster." […]

LeBron James sat down with former teammate, close friend, and NBA TV guest correspondent Dwyane Wade to answer questions about parenting, the new Big Three, and why he won’t compete in the dunk contest. The chemistry and friendship between the two was evident, and it was clear that the two genuinely care for each other, […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are currently the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference as the All-Star Weekend approaches. LeBron James has been phenomenal ever since he returned from his two-week hiatus and things are turning around for the Cavaliers as they have now won 13 of their last 15 games games. As James gets set to […]

Today’s matchup against the Chicago Bulls left Cavs fans with an anxious feeling similar to the way they played about a month ago. Poor defensive efforts, losing trust in one and another, and turnovers are what kept Cleveland behind Chicago the entire game. While LeBron James recorded 31 points, he also made up half of […]

In 11 All Star seasons, LeBron James has an All Star career as decorated as his NBA career. He did let one moment slip through the cracks when in 2009, he declared his early entry to the 2010 Slam Dunk Competition to the delight of everyone only to eventually disappoint as he eluded the dunk […]

The loss on Christmas Day is a distant memory. Tonight, the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Miami Heat, 113-93 at home. Cleveland improves to 33-21 while Miami drops to 22-30 on the year in what was a relatively easy win for the Cavs after a great shooting start. Cleveland played with Miami for the first six […]

The soap opera side of the Cleveland Cavaliers season continued on Twitter this week, with LeBron James subliminally targeting Kevin Love and essentially calling him out on his perceived role on the team. It is no secret that while the Cavs have been winning, Kevin Love has, for the most part not played his best […]

When it comes to being the King of Ohio, look no further than LeBron James. But even within his reign of the Buckeye State, he faces some competition, at least, pre-collegiately. Meet Luke Kennard, a Franklin High senior shooting guard, who has just passed LeBron James on Ohio’s all-time scoring ladder, moving into the fourth […]

Remember January? Not too long ago, the Cavs had the most interesting month of their season. It started slow, when the Cavs lost 8 of 10 games and suffered injuries and media scrutiny. Then, to make matters worst, LeBron took two weeks off to rejuvenate and suppress nagging injuries to his ankle and back. We […]

After a scare late in the third quarter when LeBron James landed awkwardly on his wrist after a flagrant foul committed by Roy Hibbert sent him the King crashing to the floor. Grimacing about his pain, James has responded with even more tenacity and aggressiveness.

The Cleveland Cavaliers continue their winning ways Thursday night by blowing out the Los Angeles Clippers 105-94 at the Q to extend their win streak to 12 games. LeBron James (24 points, nine assists) and Kevin Love (23 points, nine rebounds) led the way for the Cavs with both playing less than 30 minutes. The […]

If you are from northeast Ohio and are a Cavs fan (you should be) like me, then you might be fascinated by the route that LeBron James has taken to get himself, the Cavaliers, and the city of Cleveland to the point that it’s at now. From state championships and Sports Illustrated covers to MVP’s […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are now 50 games into the 82-game season. They have been to extreme highs and lows already as we saw them defeat league powers while also succumbing to bottom feeders. Some players transitioned to new roles while others tried to get rid of old habits. From chemistry to coaching issues and even […]

After losing LeBron’s return to Cleveland against the Knicks and to Miami against the Heat, the Cavs finally got a reunion right. Kevin made a successful return to his former team, the Minnesota Timberwolves, defeating his past 6-year abode, 106-90. LeBron James led the Cavaliers with 36 points, six rebounds and five assists. Andrew Wiggins, […]

With the red hot Cavaliers looking more and more like legitimate championship contenders, as well as the recent acquisition and debut of defensive specialist Iman Shumpert, a question that hasn’t really been addressed arises: who will the Cavs have guard the biggest opposing offensive weapon in crucial situations down the stretch? In addition to Shumpert, […]

In an always hard fought game at The Palace of Auburn Hills, it was stellar shooting from Kyrie Irving and King James’ willingness to get to the free throw line that made the major difference in tonight’s 103-95 Cavalier victory. Here are the highlights from tonight’s game: Irving was on fire the whole night as […]

Many predicted the Cleveland Cavaliers and Oklahoma City Thunder were on a collision course to possibly meet in the NBA Finals before the start of the season. However, due to injuries or lack of chemistry, both teams haven’t lived up to some of the early yet enormous expectations. Luckily for the Cavs and the Thunder, […]

Trading Dion Waiters and multiple picks for Iman Shumpert, J.R. Smith and Timofey Mozgov initially relayed a controversial rep for the Cavaliers. However, the driving force to these criticisms was carried by the momentum of their disappointing play. Naturally, high-strung media sources exacerbated the rumors, pegging the franchise’s issues around player-coach drama and a saturated […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers won their fifth straight game by dismantling the Charlotte Hornets at home tonight. It was the third and final meeting against the Hornets, who came in with a record of 18-25. Despite playing very well having won eight of their previous 10 games, Charlotte couldn’t get any easy baskets or knock down […]

Lebron is BACK and BETTER than EVER https://t.co/obkExQLT7M — ClevelandFanz (@Cleveland_Fanz) January 24, 2015 The Cavaliers are playing their best basketball of the season. Offensive efficiency blowing the roof and defensive intensity that is simply overwhelming the Hornets. Charlotte just can’t get a break. Continue to the next page to see J.R. Smith’s alley-oop pass […]

Led by an incredible effort from the starting lineup, the Cleveland Cavaliers were able to punish the Chicago Bulls on the boards outrebounding them 54-40, and out assisting them 20-12. The Chicago Bulls came into Quicken Loans Arena with the daunting task of beating the Cavaliers on the road having lost five of their last […]

Losing a game can be frustrating. Losing two consecutive games can be irritating. Losing six consecutive games is often times just deflating and worrisome. At the time, the Cleveland Cavaliers had lost six consecutive games, including losses to teams that they definitely should have defeated like the Sixers, Kings, and Suns. Before facing the Los […]

Unlike last night’s game of multiple scoring runs against the Los Angeles Lakers, tonight’s game against the neighboring Clippers was a grind-it-out type of game and the Cavaliers came out the victors by a score of 126-121. In a game that did not feature Kevin Love due to overbearing pain from back spasms, Kyrie Irving […]

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!