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Most rookies get compared to current players and all-time greats for us to get a good idea of their highest potential. It’s like an annual rite of passage for players who are about to enter the NBA before they get drafted. Scouts do it and so do analysts and, likewise, so do the fans of […]

After getting swept in the 2018 NBA Finals, the Cleveland Cavaliers’ tumultuous season is finally over and done. Swarmed in drama, injuries, and horrendous defense, Cavs fans can finally breathe easy after a season that felt six seasons long. But, they cannot breath easy for too long as the drama cycle will start up soon […]

The Toronto Raptors were torn apart by the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference semifinals series, capping off what was a rough, four-game sweep by the Cavs, who ended the second quarter holding a 16-point lead and led by 30 at one point. Also around that time, former Raptor and current Oklahoma […]

All it took was one loss in the playoffs for Cavs fans to start thinking about what could have been last offseason. ESPN reporter Brian Windhorst who has covered the Cavs for the entirety of LeBron James’ career dropped an interested tidbit while on ESPN’s The Jump today, reporting (via Reddit user u/hammerific): “If the […]

It’s Deja Vu all over again, so they say. It was a highlight for Cleveland Cavaliers fans the moment they saw it on live TV. Most, if not all, replayed it every time they saw fit. For Golden State Warriors fanatics, however, just the thought of LeBron James’ block on Andre Iguodala on Game 7 […]

With the NBA trade deadline come and gone, the Cavs were obviously the biggest winners when they brought in talent to win now, in the future, and still kept the coveted 2018 Brooklyn Nets first-round draft selection. One of the players the Cavs obtained that generated the most buzz amongst fans was former Wyoming Cowboy […]

One of the benefits of attending All-Star weekend is having the opportunity to see the best players in the league all in one court playing with your idol live and in person. As great as that seems, it’s an even more surreal experience when you can play against your idol. LeBron James gave his eldest […]

Watching NBA games live, especially in good seats, is definitely a treat for any basketball fan. That holds true especially for the young fans, as they get to see the players they look up to up close and personal. It’s also something special if they get to be near them and even receive game-worn memorabilia […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers had their way with the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night winning by a final score of 120-112. One of the most memorable moments of the game though came with just under five minutes left in the fourth quarter. LeBron James and Russell Westbrook both went up for the same rebound. James inadvertently […]

Going up against the best players in the league has brought out the best from some of the biggest stars in the NBA today. The same can be said of Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James, who has saved his most impressive performances in the past while competing against elite players as well. On Tuesday against […]

After completing the draft for the All-Star Game with Stephen Curry on Thursday, Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James ended up with DeMarcus Cousins as part of his team, as he understands how good he is as a player, and could dominate inside the paint. Unfortunately, Cousins suffered a ruptured Achilles and will miss the remainder […]

The All-Star lineups are now set with LeBron James, on paper, looking to have the upper hand over Stephen Curry’s team. Though the drafting of the players from each squad is still a secret, James would only jokingly ‘reveal’ that Russell Westbrook was picked last. LeBron when asked about his All-Star draft choices: "You saw […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are in the middle of another tough stretch this season. Their latest source of misery was the Oklahoma City Thunder, as they lost for the sixth time in eight games. It was no ordinary loss though, as they allowed 148 points from the Thunder and lost the game by 24 points. According […]

It is not about to get any easier for the Cleveland Cavaliers. If they are looking for a respite from their current losing skid, they will not get it anytime soon, as three of their next four opponents involve some of the top contenders for this season’s NBA championship. That dreaded span has the Cavs […]

Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James is once again leading the All-Star Game voting for the Eastern Conference, putting him in position to become the team captain. But the Cavs forward doesn’t want to go there without his peers. In a Twitter barrage on Monday, the Cavs’ undisputed leader let his followers know who he would […]

NBA fans were treated to quite the showdown on Friday night between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Philadelphia 76ers. The stars aligned at the Wells Fargo Center with the Thunder “Big 3” coming to town. Needless to say, the marquee matchup followed through on the hype by delivering the first triple overtime game of the 2017-18 […]

Oklahoma City swingman Paul George returned to Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Wednesday night for the first time since being traded by the Indiana Pacers. During his introduction, as well as each time he touched the ball, the Pacers faithful decided to serenade George with boos — an act Cleveland Cavaliers sharpshooter J.R. Smith decided to […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star Paul George is a hot commodity. The Los Angeles Lakers have made it no secret that they want George to join his hometown Lakers, and plenty of other teams pine for him. But there was one star who has wanted George to join him for quite some time. That star was […]

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, […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are currently on a roll, having won nine straight games. But they could still get stronger if they pull off a trade that would add another All-Star to the fold. Who could that be, though? There were rumors that the Cavs are eyeing Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol in a trade, though […]

With the start of the NBA’s regular season right around the proverbial corner, GM’s around the league were recently asked to vote on a series of topics, including best teams, players, coaches, fans, and offseason moves. As it turns out, LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers were near the top in quite a few categories. […]

On Friday evening, word came down the wire stating that six-time NBA All Star Russell Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder had agreed to the terms of a five-year, $205 million contract extension — the richest contract in NBA history. Russell Westbrook has agreed to a five-year, $205M contract extension with OKC, league sources tell […]

“You can’t always get what you want, but if you try sometimes… You get what you need.” That’s what Mick Jagger and The Rolling Stones taught us in the summer of 1969. Now, fast forward to 2017, and it seems that same rhetoric applies to Carmelo Anthony and Paul George, who were recently acquired by […]

The New York Knicks, on Saturday morning finally, pulled the trigger on a trade for Carmelo Anthony by sending him to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Prior to the move, the Cleveland Cavaliers were long-rumored to be one of the possible landing spots for the 10-time All-Star. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Cavaliers had […]

While playing around with his two sons on Sunday in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ practice facility, Isaiah Thomas went live on Instagram. Naturally, tons of his followers flocked to watch the video, but there were a couple of standout individuals that had their eyeballs glued to their phone screens watching as noticed by Thomas’ sons. One […]

With only a few days before the release of The Prelude, NBA 2K18 has released the list of the top 10 small forwards in the game, topped by Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James, who also leads all active players with a 97 rating. The King showed the world the extent of his capabilities on the court […]

LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers have been the talking point of the NBA offseason. As former Indiana Pacers superstar Paul George was surprisingly dealt to the Oklahoma City Thunder to team up with Russell Westbrook, the NBA world thought that’s as crazy this summer would get – how wrong we were. The Cavaliers’ ball […]

Rumors had run rampant of the Cleveland Cavaliers exploring trade options to move Kyrie Irving in order to land big-time free agents, even before the 25-year-old requested a trade. According to Jason Lloyd of The Athletic, the Cavs were in line to thread a three-team trade with the Indiana Pacers and the Phoenix Suns, signifying […]

During the summer, NBA players have commonly found time to participate in numerous pickup games to keep themselves better prepared heading into the following season. In light of that, Oklahoma City Thunder veteran big man Enes Kanter recently told Bleacher Report that he believes Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith is the best pickup basketball player […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ 2017-18 schedule is officially out and their 82-game schedule features loads of intriguing games for fans to try and catch. Whether or not the Cavs end up trading guard Kyrie Irving, they’ll still have LeBron James, so here are the five games for Cavs fans to watch from the upcoming season: 1. […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are the NBA’s hot topic at the moment. Just when we thought the mayhem of free agency was over after Paul George was suddenly dealt to the Oklahoma City Thunder, besides the inevitable trade for New York Knicks’ star Carmelo Anthony, it seemed as though the big names were done finding their […]

Earlier this month, then-Indiana Pacers swingman Paul George was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Victor Oladipo and Domantas Sabonis. According to several reports, the Cleveland Cavaliers had strong interest in the four-time All-Star’s services, but the two sides failed to reach an agreement. Just how close were the Cavs to landing […]

The NBA Awards Show on Monday night was an historic one as it was the first time the league had one. To cap off the event, commissioner Adam Silver announced the winner of the Kia MVP Award, which was given to Oklahoma City Thunder star guard Russell Westbrook for the incredible season he had. He […]

As the final seconds ticked away in the Cleveland Cavaliers final regular season game, LeBron James was sharply dressed watching the final dribbles from the bench. The three-time champion didn’t take to the floor, but still managed to create NBA history on Wednesday night. It has been a historical season in the NBA, so much […]

Averaging a triple-double and breaking Oscar Robertson‘s single season record with 42 triple-doubles, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Russell Westbrook has ensured his place in NBA history. Westbrook will now forever be considered as one of the best players in league history and since he himself is part of that select group, Cavs superstar LeBron James […]

Yes, you read that right, Colin Cowherd is at it again with his unique analogies. Cowherd this time is complimenting Cleveland Cavaliers superstar, LeBron James, while taking a shot at OKC‘s Russell Westbrook. https://www.instagram.com/p/BRYkDoJgCJ-/ A strange way to go about getting his message across, but this one is pretty accurate. James has an uncanny knack […]

While many believe that the MVP race this year is between Oklahoma City Thunder’s Russell Westbrook and James Harden of the Houston Rockets, LeBron James is quietly having another outstanding campaign. Most of the attention may be on the two aforementioned stars and even on San Antonio Spurs‘ Kawhi Leonard, but it will very difficult […]

Just like his father, Cavs superstar LeBron James, LeBron James Jr. is a name we are going to hear for years to come. James Jr. is an extremely gifted basketball player for his age. Both he and his father have a unique set of talents in their own right. While James the elder is known for […]

Over the past couple of weeks, the NBA on TNT crew consisting of Kenny Smith, Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley listed the best players in the NBA from 50 all the way down to the number one player. Each week, more and more players have been revealed, and on the final TNT broadcast before the […]