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Former Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Matthew Dellavedova may have a fancy 2016 NBA championship ring, but now he has a wedding band. Earlier today, “Delly,” as his fans and followers know him by, tied the knot with his long-time girlfriend and fellow St. Mary’s graduate Anna Schroeder. MR & MRS DELLAVEDOVA!! 1.7.17#thedelLOVEdovas pic.twitter.com/q6USrMdIGe — Matthew […]

Tonight, the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers will close out their regular season campaign with a matchup against the Toronto Raptors inside Quicken Loans Arena at 8:00 p.m. EST. With the Boston Celtics leading the Eastern Conference standings by one full game, the Cavs will need a little help if they are to win the No. […]

Channing Frye and Richard Jefferson are known to be the jokers of Cleveland’s championship-winning Cavaliers squad. Most fans of the team have seen or heard some of their hilarious antics during post-game interviews and social media posts. Jefferson and Frye share a collegiate allegiance, you see — a Pac-12 bond, if you will. Both players […]

The defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers’ recent addition of Andrew Bogut to their front-court rotation was one of the biggest deals made before this year’s trade deadline. Bogut, 32, averaged 3.0 points and 8.3 rebounds in 26 games for the Dallas Mavericks before he was included in a package deal to acquire Nerlens Noel from the […]

With this year’s NBA trade deadline drawing near (February 23rd), many organizations across the association are scrambling to find pieces that best fit their rotational puzzle, including the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers. By now, Cavs fans have heard an entire host of names who could be potential backup point guards for their team. An increasingly […]

As this year’s NBA trade deadline draws near (February 23rd), quite a few teams around the association are looking for viable players to bolster their respective rosters, including the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers. It’s a well-known fact that the Cavs, who have lost five of their last seven games, are in need of a capable […]

When the Milwaukee Bucks informed the Cleveland Cavaliers about their intention to sign Matthew Dellavedova, Dan Gilbert and company knew at that point that they would be losing their backup point guard. The Cavs were not willing to spend $39 million over four years for the 26-year-old Australian international as they already had one of highest […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers hosted the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday at Quicken Loans Arena, a day that former backup point guard, Matthew Dellavedova, would have had marked on his calendar for some time. ‘Delly’ visited the Cavaliers in Cleveland for the first time as a member of the Milwaukee Bucks, returning to the city he earned […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers welcomed back Matthew Dellavedova to Quicken Loans Arena for the first time since leaving the Cavs for the Bucks in free agency. The Cavs gave him his championship ring, and the crowd mobbed him before the game. As soon as the game started, it was all business, as Kyrie Irving showed by […]

While things have been mostly smooth sailing in Cleveland, former Cavalier guard Matthew Dellavedova might not share the same fate after tonight’s game against his former team. Head coach Tyronn Lue jokingly threatened to withhold Delly’s championship ring if his visiting Milwaukee Bucks managed to beat the Cavs tonight at the Q, according to Joe […]

Tristan Thompson reads Matthew Dellavedova’s drive and rejects his reverse layp attempt.

Matthew Dellavedova’s path to the NBA has been a long one. In 2013, after four years of service with Division I St Mary’s College of California, where he leads the Fighting Gaels in all-time scoring, Dellavedova went undrafted. A lot of NBA critics thought the 6′-4″ point guard from Australia may not have what it […]

There is no doubt that Matthew Dellavedova endeared himself as a fan favorite throughout his tenure with the defending NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers. His relentless motor off the bench (and sometimes as a starter) in Cleveland’s run to the title proved to be a priceless commodity. Now, Delly, as he was affectionately known in Cleveland, […]

Fans will never forget what Matthew Dellavedova did as the backup point guard for the 2016 NBA Champion Cleveland Cavaliers. While Delly has moved on to play for the Milwaukee Bucks, Cavs fans are still rooting for the division rival’s starting point guard. On Saturday, the Golden State Warriors, the team the Cavs beat in […]

The new season is now upon us, as the Cleveland Cavaliers, the defending NBA champions (I can never get tired of saying that), prepare for the onslaught of all teams bent on toppling them off their lofty throne. But all these cannot happen before the annual ritual of negotiation and trading where free agents look […]

Cavs fans earned a new level of respect for guard Matthew Dellavedova during the 2015 NBA Playoffs. With Kyrie Irving suffering from repeated foot injuries during the postseason, the backup in Dellavedova was asked to step into a starting role and contribute significantly on both ends of the floor. The most memorable moments for Cavs […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers won the NBA Championship and changed the lives of every Clevelander along with it. Matthew Dellavedova agreed to a four-year, $36 million with the Milwaukee Bucks in the offseason, officially moving him out of Cleveland and onto the next step of his life. On Saturday, Delly took another big leap by proposing […]

There’s nothing like the bond of a teammate who will go to war with you on the floor each and every night, leaving it all out there. Matthew Dellavedova did just that last year when Irving missed time to recover from his injuries, and then repaid the favor by playing heavy minutes in the NBA […]

Us Cavs fans will never forget what NBA Champion Matthew Dellavedova did for us these past couple of seasons. This summer, Delly has been playing for the Australian National Team as they get ready for the Rio Olympics starting next week. RELATED: Kyrie Irving shares his thoughts on Australia’s Olympic basketball campaign Just last night, […]

The competition outside of Team USA keeps on improving, and one country that is poised to make some serious noise over the coming years is Australia. The Boomers already boast of the presence of NBA stalwarts Matthew Dellavedova, Andrew Bogut, Patty Mills, Joe Ingles, Cameron Bairstow, and Aron Baynes while on the wings are young […]

LeBron isn’t the best at picking point guards, as his past record shows. Norris Cole and Shabazz Napier, neither of these two players worked out to be the All-Star that LeBron James predicted. When word spread that Cleveland took LeBron’s advice on a late second round point guard, some, including myself, were hesitant. Kay Felder’s […]

The Cleveland Cavalieres officially announced the trade that would bring guard/forward Mike Dunleavy to Cleveland in exchange for the rights to Albert Miralles. The Cavs acquired a trade exception and Miralles in a trade just hours ago that sent Matthew Dellavedova to Milwaukee. #Cavs announce deal that brings G/F Mike Dunleavy to CLE (along w/rights […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have officially traded away and let go of Matthew Dellavedova. It isn’t an easy move by any means for the organization, players, or the fans, but it’s a move that the Cavs have to make in order to keep their core and sign veterans this offseason. RELATED: LeBron James Congratulates Matthew Dellavedova […]

The heart and soul of the Cavs bench for the past three seasons is no longer a Cavalier as Cleveland has officially let go of Matthew Dellavedova. On Thursday, Dellavedova was expected to sign the three-year, $38.5 million deal with the Milwaukee Bucks, but the two teams finalized a sign-and-trade scenario instead. RELATED: Dwyane Wade […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers lost Matthew Dellavedova when he agreed to a deal with the Milwaukee Bucks when free agency began on July 1st. Delly is expected to sign his contract on July 7th, and the Cavs will have three days to match that. However, according to Chris Haynes of Cleveland.com, the Cavs have already made […]

On the first day that teams and free agents could discuss new contracts, restricted free agent Matthew Dellavedova agreed to a deal with the Milwaukee Bucks. The key word here is “restricted,” and that means the Cavs can still retain his services. RELATED: Matthew Dellavedova Agrees To 4-Year, $38.5 Million Deal With Milwaukee Bucks That, […]

Matthew Dellavedova has been a surprisingly good role player with the Cavs over the last couple of years. He was a key contributor in last year’s NBA Finals run, and although he had a bit of a diminished role in this year’s Finals run, there’s no denying Delly’s basketball IQ and chemistry with his teammates […]

One of the Cavaliers main priorities this summer aside from re-signing J.R. Smith is to try and re-sign Matthew Dellavedova. Delly is expected to command anywhere around $8-10 million per year in this free agency, and according to Chris Haynes of Cleveland.com. RELATED: Timofey Mozgov Agrees In Principle To Insane Deal With Lakers Cleveland Cavaliers […]

Who doesn’t love a hustler? Every team has them and pays them despite disparities in skill. The best part about professional go-getters is that they come in all shapes and sizes. Cleveland has invested in all brands of hustle. Like everything else for the Cavs, it starts with LeBron James. Our unanimous, Finals MVP led […]

For more than 11 years, Anderson Varejao was an immensely-loved member of the Cleveland Cavaliers. It was never hard not to get pumped up by the image of him diving for every loose ball no matter what the scoreboard indicates – hence, the moniker “Wild Thing”. RELATED: VIDEO: Now On Warriors’ Side, Anderson Varejao Talks […]

Matthew Dellavedova was the center of attention after Game 1 of the NBA Finals last night, mainly for the incidental groin hit to Andre Iguodala. The situation drew a crowd of players trying to calm Iguodala down and pull Delly away from the scrum, and after reviewing the play for several minutes, the officials called […]

The NBA Finals begin on Thursday night in Oakland and the Cleveland Cavaliers are geared up and ready to go. One Cavalier however, is already being rewarded for his great play this season. Matthew Dellavedova had a special video announcement on Wednesday, where he revealed that he was going to get his own signature shoe […]

Thanks to the Cleveland Cavaliers’ sweeping of the Detroit Pistons, Justin Bieber fans in Northeast Ohio got a chance to see their idol perform Tuesday night at the Quicken Loans Arena. RELATED: VIDEO: Justin Bieber Puts On Custom-Made Cavs Jersey, Makes Finals Prediction The show could have been a no-go had the Cavs lost one […]

Brandon Armstrong is at it again. The social media star who rose to popularity thanks to his hilariously accurate impersonations of NBA players has now taken his talents down under. Nope. He isn’t going to play basketball in Australia. However, he did try to mimic one of the country’s most popular Boomers, and that is […]

The NBA has a very strict policy on gadgets and gizmos that could provide an advantage to one player or team. For most of the month of March, Cavs backup point guard Matthew Dellavedova had been wearing a device on his wrist that helps him monitor bodily activity and health called the “Whoop,” as stated […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are a lot closer than the media dubs them to be. Despite rumors of there always being some kind of heat or displeasure in the locker room, these guys are a family and are all-in for one goal: to bring an NBA Championship. RELATED: VIDEO: Kyrie Irving Made An Intriguing Bet With […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have had their notable haters and critics throughout their franchise’s history. From Skip Bayless and Charles Barkley to Joakim Noah and DeShawn Stevenson, Cleveland’s no stranger to receiving hate. This new hater is no different. This isn’t your household NBA name or analyst; instead, its the sister of Hawks talented forward/center Al […]

This past summer, the Cleveland Cavaliers saw themselves with a pile up of their own free agents to begin the season of dealings. Included in General Manager David Griffin’s bumper crop of names was Matthew Dellavedova. RELATED: Matthew Dellavedova Has Enemies In The Warriors’ Locker Room The Aussie point guard was considered a huge bargain […]

Matthew Dellavedova is one player whom people love to hate. He may not look the part, but he is as rugged as they come. To him, 30/70 balls are already considered as 50/50, hence the unwavering tenacity. RELATED: Matthew Dellavedova Voted Dirtiest Player In The NBA The way he goes about with his game is […]