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Before the second round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs, the Cleveland Cavaliers seemed dead in the water. They were getting bullied by the Indiana Pacers, and it looked like the Toronto Raptors would be yet another challenge. Hindsight is telling everyone that they should have relaxed. LeBron James must have snapped his fingers like Thanos […]

Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James has logged heavy minutes over the course of his career in the NBA, as most hoops fans know. However, there is one coach who thinks LeBron has handled the workload with class: New Orleans Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry. Coach Gentry and his Pelicans managed to take a 2-0 series […]

Anthony Davis can do it all on the basketball floor. He has put up countless insane stat lines throughout his still-young NBA career and is being considered as among the top frontrunners to win the MVP award this season. But in 10 lifetime meetings with LeBron James, Davis has not at least once rejected the […]

Shortly before 7:00 p.m. EST, Cleveland Cavaliers acting head coach Larry Drew announced that Kevin Love and J.R. Smith have been cleared to play in Friday night’s home game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Via Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com: Kevin Love will start tonight against the New Orleans Pelicans and JR Smith will also play, […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will be trying to maintain their precarious position in third place in the Eastern Conference standings when they return home to take on the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday as 3-point betting favorites on the NBA odds at sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark.com. Cleveland closed out a three-game road trip with a decisive […]

After taking a powder keg to their roster and rotations, the Cleveland Cavaliers were wheeling and dealing at the NBA Trade deadline by sending away six of their own players and bringing back four, all while keeping the coveted 2018 Brooklyn Nets first-round draft pick. The biggest message the Cavs made at the conclusion of […]

After seeing Kevin Love exit the game abruptly on Tuesday versus the Detroit Pistons, Cleveland Cavaliers fans held their breaths as they feared that the All-Star forward suffered a serious injury. Those worries turned into a nightmare as reports came out that the Cavs big man indeed fractured his left hand, and will most likely […]

With Christmas nearly around the corner, a really common trend for fans of the Cleveland Cavaliers fans seems to be giving something Cavs related to their loved ones. Believe me, almost my entire family is getting something with either a Cavs logo or a player’s name or likeness on it for Christmas this year. (Hopefully, […]

It’s been three days since the Wine and Gold suited up, but they’re in for a back-to-back (third of the season) beginning tonight in New Orleans and concluding tomorrow at home against the Knickerbockers. Both of Cleveland’s losses in the early going have come in the second of a back-to-back, so putting that discussion on […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have made their way to New Orleans, Louisiana for a matchup against the Pelicans inside the Smoothie King Center, but it sounds like they’ll still be without former MVP Derrick Rose. Rose, who has missed Cleveland’s last three games due to an ankle sprain he suffered in a game against the Milwaukee […]

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Derrick Rose will miss his third-straight game tonight when his team takes on the Brooklyn Nets on the road, but the Cavs are looking forward to reinserting the former MVP back into the rotation this coming Saturday against the New Orleans Pelicans. According to Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com, Tyronn Lue is […]

With the trade of Kyrie Irving to the Boston Celtics, the Cavs brought in a very good wing player in Jae Crowder. Crowder’s versatility will be welcomed to Cleveland, as he can play and guard the shooting guard, small forward, and power forward positions. With the offseason additions of Jeff Green and Cedi Osman, the […]

Like many other NBA players, New Orleans Pelicans big man DeMarcus Cousins is having a hard time wrapping his head around Kyrie Irving’s request for a trade. In fact, the former No. 5 overall pick in the 2010 NBA Draft says Irving’s plea was a bit surprising. On Thursday, “Boogie,” as Cousins is known, sat […]

Amid all the drama and brouhaha currently engulfing the Cleveland Cavaliers, Koby Altman knows that aside from acting like a school counselor in sorting out any internal rifts, he was primarily hired to make crucial personnel decisions and moves. In taking the job, Altman is pressed to improve on areas in which the Cavaliers seem […]

On a night when the Pelicans Anthony Davis scored 52 in the All Star Game, the bigger news was New Orleans acquisition of another big man, DeMarcus Cousins. For the past few seasons, Cousins has swirled around the rumor mill quite frequently. His stardom playing out West for Sacramento has often been overshadowed by his […]

It’s a fairly well-known fact that the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers are looking for a viable backup point guard to run their offense off the bench. Over the past few weeks, several names have emerged with regards to whom the Cavs might be interested in. Today, ESPN’s Chris Haynes reports that several players will […]

Recently, a lot has been said of the slump that the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers are in. Several factors have played into the Cavs’ recent set-backs, including the loss of J.R. Smith to a thumb injury, a bad sea bass incident for Kevin Love, a six-game West coast road trip, and trying to acclimate […]

After LeBron James’ call for the Cleveland Cavaliers’ front office to do more as a result of their 124-122 loss on Monday night to the New Orleans Pelicans, who were without star forward Anthony Davis, David Griffin, Cavs General Manager, is keeping his focus on how the team can help itself on the court. James’ […]

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 […]

Cavs Nation Feed Final: Cavaliers: 122 – Pelicans: 124 The Cavaliers shot 46.2% from the field and 40.5% from three. The Pelicans shot 49.4% from the field and 41.0% from three. High Scorers: CLE: K. Irving – 49 points NOP: T. Jones – 36 points Rebounds: CLE: 45 (K. Love – 16 rebounds) NOP: 43 […]

As the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers prepare for tonight’s match-up against the New Orleans Pelicans inside The Smoothie King Center at 8:00 p.m. EST, they find themselves in a bit of a slump. The Cavs, who have lost four of their previous six games, have been dealing with a myriad of complications, including illness, […]

While the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers‘ front office searches for viable backup point guard candidates, one player has suggested that he would be willing to take the job. When it comes to scrappy mentalities, Nate Robinson must be placed near the top of the list. The same can be said of the three-time NBA […]

After learning that his team would be sending Kyle Korver to the defending NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers, Atlanta Hawks big man, Dwight Howard, had just one question. The Cavs are well-known for their elaborate pregame handshakes; each personalized to represent the personality of the individual player. If you’re a solid fan of the NBA and […]

With the NBA trade deadline drawing near, organizations across the association are looking to bolster their respective rosters. The defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers will likely be among those teams who are searching for solid reserve players. It’s no secret that the Cavs are in the market for a veteran backup point guard. There have been […]

Monday night, the Cleveland Cavaliers hosted the New Orleans Pelicans inside Quicken Loans Arena, resulting in a 90-82 grind-out victory for the Wine and Gold. J.R. Smith, Cleveland’s marksman shooting guard who’s recovering from a fractured right thumb, is well-known for his shirtless antics, but on Monday night, the smooth-shooting two-guard donned a Space Jam […]

Last night (Monday), the Cleveland Cavaliers hosted the New Orleans Pelicans inside Quicken Loans Arena, resulting in a 90-82 come-from-behind victory for the home team. The Cavs, who suddenly find themselves bitten by the injury bug, were without several key players of their rotation, including Kyrie Irving (hamstring soreness), J.R. Smith (thumb fracture), Mike Dunleavy […]

Last night (Monday), the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers hosted the New Orleans Pelicans inside Quicken Loans Arena, resulting in a 90-82 victory for the home team. The Cavs, who have recently been bitten by the injury bug, found a way to grind out a win without several key players, including Kyrie Irving (hamstring cramp), […]

Jrue Holiday, point guard of the New Orleans Pelicans, is quickly finding out just how close the brotherhood in the NBA really is. Before Monday’s game against the Pelicans, Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James approached Holiday to offer support and a few words of encouragement in regards to his wife. In October, Holiday’s wife, Lauren, […]

After suffering a bit of a hamstring cramp in Thursday’s win over the Boston Celtics, Kyrie Irving, Cleveland Cavaliers star point guard, will be held out for a second consecutive game. Irving’s injury came in the first half of Thursday’s match-up. The crafty ball-handler collided with his teammate, LeBron James, and didn’t return to play […]

Click “Next” at the bottom of the page to see all the highlights from tonight’s game! After two consecutive losses, the Cavs got back to their winning ways tonight with a 99-84 win over the New Orleans Pelicans at the Q. It was a convincing win that the team needed after a heartbreaking loss at […]

Click “Next” at the bottom of the page to see all the highlights from tonight’s game! The Cleveland Cavaliers took on the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night in the first game of a back-to-back set on the road. With the Pelicans finally getting healthy getting Tyreke Evans and Norris Cole back, the Pelicans were […]

The NBA’s Opening Night will not only feature our hardwood heroes’ return to the court, but also the courageous comeback of a pillar in the league’s broadcast family. Craig Sager will be working the sidelines once again after receiving clearance from doctors to return home. His son, Craig Sager Jr., announced to the world the […]

One thing leads to another and in the game called free agency, agents and their clients play around with an intricate web of moves that are either straight or bluffs. Layer by layer of tactics are involved and one needs to be aware of the bigger picture to understand where things could go. In the […]

What hurts most about falling short after coming so far in sports is how deep the fallen end up. Kevin Love’s recovery from his shoulder injury still feels dislocated and Kyrie Irving’s knee fracture in Game 1 of Cleveland’s fairytale Finals run still stings months later. Consequently, the front office’s job was far from finished […]

Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images The Cleveland Cavaliers have begun a new streak tonight, but not the good kind. The Cavaliers lost to the New Orleans Pelicans tonight 119-114, giving them two straight losses in back-to-back nights. The Cavaliers once again got off to a good, fast start, but were unable to sustain their […]

Cavs Nation’s Matt Thomas Smoothie King Center, 8:00 PM EST Well the Cavs’ win streak has finally come to an end, but hopes are still high in Cleveland as we witnessed how much the Cavs can accomplish in the span of 8 games. In the brutal 94-103 loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder, LeBron James […]

Joshua Gunter/The Plain Dealer Coming off their four-game road trip, the Cavaliers returned home on Monday night and recorded their first home win of the season. Once again, Cleveland relied on their offense to propel them to a 118-111 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. The offense, which was lackluster in the first half, was […]

Chris Granger, Nola On Monday, the Cavs and Pelicans square off at the Quicken Loans Arena. This is sure to be an interesting game as the frontcourts of Kevin Love/Anderson Varejao and Anthony Davis/Omer Asik will showcase aggressive rebounding and relentless scoring. {adinserter 2}Kevin Love is averaging 17.8 points albeit on 36.4 % shooting and […]

Cavs Nation’s Matt Thomas The Pelicans (3-2) are coming off of an impressive victory Saturday night in San Antonio. They have won the last 3 meetings against Cleveland. The Cavaliers (2-3) are coming off a win in Denver on Friday night which ended their road trip at 2-2. They are beginning a stretch of 9 […]