Rexwell Villas

A Communications Arts graduate from the University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines, Rex claims to have JR Smith's conscience with his shot selection. He has won a basketball, a baseball, and a football championship in fantasy all within a year.

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· 7 years agoRumor: Collin Sexton is the only untouchable player on Cavs' roster

Just recently, it was revealed that the Cleveland Cavaliers did not budge when the Atlanta Hawks offered them a chance to move up from the No. 8 spot to the No. 3 spot in last month’s NBA Draft. The Cavs were so high on Collin Sexton that they did not feel the need to let […]

· 7 years agoCavs rejected Hawks' offer centered on No. 3 pick

It would take some time before NBA teams know for sure whether they made the right calls in last month’s NBA Draft. For the Cleveland Cavaliers, that means they will have to wait a little longer to vindicate their resistance to participate in what could have been one of the biggest surprises in the draft. […]

· 7 years agoCollin Sexton on the lessons Tyronn Lue has imparted this early

So far in the Summer League, Cleveland Cavaliers rookie Collin Sexton is playing just as good as advertised. Maybe even better. Sexton is considered as a major building block and possible future face of the Cavs franchise, so it’s important for Cleveland to groom the former Alabama Crimson Tide star the right way. Part of […]

· 7 years agoBilly Preston embraces the road bumps in Kansas and NBA Draft snub

Cleveland Cavaliers rookie Billy Preston is not a stranger to controversy. Before being signed by the Cavs to a two-way deal, Preston attended Kansas University, but did not manage to finish his first and only season as a Jayhawk. Preston decided to leave Lawrence, without even suiting up a single regular season game for the […]

· 7 years agoCavs have strong interest in free agent Treveon Graham

The void left by LeBron James on the Cleveland Cavaliers’ roster can’t be filled in by one player. It requires a collective effort from those who are left behind and the new additions. Among the pieces the Cavs are looking to help them mitigate the impact of James’ loss is free agent guard Treveon Graham, […]

· 7 years agoTyronn Lue says he was 'shocked' by LeBron James' decision

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue wants you to know that he, like the rest of us, was stunned when he heard the news that LeBron James is headed West instead of staying in the East, particularly in Northeast Ohio. In an appearance on NBA TV’s broadcast Friday night during the Cavaliers’ Summer League game […]

· 7 years agoKoby Altman says Cavs won't go 'backwards' in post-LeBron James era

The Cleveland Cavaliers are never going to be the same without LeBron James. That’s a statement that’s hard to refute because everyone saw the kind of herculean effort James had to put up on an almost nightly basis, especially last season, to keep the Cavs from flatlining. Now that James is gone and off to […]

· 7 years agoUFC heavyweight champ Stipe Miocic reacts to LeBron James' leaving Cavs

For UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic, seeing LeBron James leave the Cleveland Cavaliers for the second time in his career is no biggie. Speaking to reporters during a media luncheon ahead of his highly anticipated title defense against challenger Daniel Cormier this coming Saturday, Miocic shared how LeBron’s move from the Cavs to Hollywood is […]

· 7 years agoVideo: Cavs fan sets himself on fire while trying to burn a LeBron James jersey

It’s never a good idea to play with fire, but good luck telling that to a new wave of angry Cleveland Cavaliers fans, who are expressing their resentment over LeBron James’ decision to leave The Land for the second time in his career. Instead of wiping their tears with LeBron’s jersey, some fans chose to […]

· 7 years agoCedi Osman says goodbye to LeBron James

In the wake of the news of LeBron James’ decision to head toward the Western Conference for the first time in his illustrious career, some of those the four-time MVP is leaving behind in Cleveland are starting to grapple with the reality of a LeBron-less future. Among them is Cavs swingman Cedi Osman, who composed […]

· 7 years agoAl Horford's sister posts gif taking jab at LeBron James fans

The Cleveland Cavaliers are on the verge of losing LeBron James – again – following reports that the four-time NBA MVP will not exercise his player option with the team for the 2018-19 season. The door is still open for James to return to the Cavs, but his legion of fans is probably bracing for […]

· 7 years agoLeBron James reacts to when he 1st saw Jayson Tatum's tweet from 6 years ago

While last season’s Rookie of the Year race was mostly just a two-man competition between Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz and Ben Simmons of the Philadelphia 76ers, it can be said, at least arguably, that Jayson Tatum had the best playoff run among the 2017-18 NBA greenhorns. Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James could attest […]

· 7 years agoREPORT: No truth to random Kevin Love-to-Suns trade rumors

The Cleveland Cavaliers have no plans of sending Kevin Love to the Sonoran Desert nor are the Phoenix Suns interested in acquiring the All-Star big man via a trade. John Gambadoro ArizonaSports.com helped squash rumors of Love being shipped by the Cavs to Phoenix by categorically refuting such reports. There is no truth to the […]

· 7 years agoLeBron James' $75,000-per-week Caribbean vacation spot

While the NBA world seems to gravitate around what Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James’ decision is going to be, the four-time MVP is somewhere spending his time living it up. That somewhere, in particular, is in the eastern Caribbean, where the Cavs forward is currently on vacation. James, who was not present during Monday’s 2018 […]

· 7 years agoCleveland pastor claims to have source telling him LeBron James is definitely coming back

If you’re grasping for straws in trying to look for clues about LeBron James’ decision, then here’s something that could help address your curiosity, though, you might have to take this one with a grain of salt. According to a Cleveland pastor named MyRon Edmonds, who may or may not be trying to become a […]

· 7 years agoREPORT: LeBron James not meeting with Cavs prior to the free agency period

The most interesting man in the NBA today only has two days left to decide whether to stay in Cleveland or leave The Land, but up to this moment, there seems to be a dearth of information with regards to what LeBron James will do exactly. What makes it more difficult to predict the four-time […]

· 7 years agoREPORT: Cavs picking up Kendrick Perkins' option for next season

The adventure of Kendrick Perkins in the NBA is not over just yet. According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, citing sources, the Cleveland Cavaliers have elected to pick up their option on Perkins’ for the 2018-19 season. After Kendrick Perkins signed with the Cavaliers on the final day of the regular season and did not […]

· 7 years agoVideo: J.R. Smith throws the ball after losing to Deron Williams

Contrary to what some might think, Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith is not spending his offseason sulking in a corner of his room after a bitter 4-0 sweep at the hands of the Golden State Warriors in this year’s NBA Finals. If anything, he appeared to be more frustrated at the fact that he could […]

· 7 years agoSpencer Dinwiddie takes shot at LeBron James

LeBron James has at least one award to take home from Monday night’s NBA Awards Night, as the Cleveland Cavaliers forward’s buzzer-beating basket in a home win over the Minnesota Timberwolves back in February has been chosen as the Best Play of the Year. King James 👑 takes home the fan vote for Best Play […]

· 7 years agoAvery Johnson says Collin Sexton isn't afraid of the big stage

Having coached Collin Sexton for a year in Tuscaloosa, Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Avery Johnson definitely knows what kind of player the Cleveland Cavaliers are getting from the dynamic point guard. Speaking about Sexton and what he can do in the NBA, Johnson gushed about his former player’s fearless mentality that he very much […]

· 7 years agoLeBron James jerseys selling cheap spark more free agency chatter

No one knows for sure what LeBron James is going to do once his contract expires this summer. It is for the same reason why people will keep on attaching meanings on anything connected to James while trying to predict the four-time NBA’s future in the league. One form of such activity has something to […]

· 7 years agoCollin Sexton compares himself to Russell Westbrook

Chauncey Billups compared Collin Sexton to Eric Bledsoe when the former Alabama Crimson Tide star was drafted on Thursday by the Cleveland Cavaliers. Sexton agrees with Billups, but also added a few more players he sees himself in, including Oklahoma City Thunder and 2016-17 NBA MVP Russell Westbrook, per Dave McMenamin of ESPN. He says […]

· 7 years agoTyronn Lue praises Avery Johnson's influence on Collin Sexton

Collin Sexton was introduced by the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday as the team’s sparkling new addition. Irrespective of LeBron James’ decision this summer, Sexton is viewed as a crucial piece for the Cavs in their quest to remain a relevant entity not only in the Eastern Conference but also league-wide. A dynamic playmaker with still […]

· 7 years agoTyronn Lue names Rodney Hood, Jordan Clarkson as players Cavs will develop

Rodney Hood and Jordan Clarkson both share the unfavorable distinction as the most disappointing Cleveland Cavaliers players last season, especially during the playoffs. However, head coach Tyronn Lue bundles the two players’ names along with Cedi Osman, Ante Zizic, and rookie Collin Sexton as among those the team wants to continue nurturing, per Jimmy Watkins […]

· 7 years agoCollin Sexton, Cedi Osman, Ante Zizic to play for Cavs in Summer League

Cleveland Cavaliers fans will get a glimpse of Collins Sexton in action this July when the NBA Summer League kicks off. Apart from Sexton, the Cavs’ Summer League squad will include other members of the Cavs team that lost to the Golden State Warriors in this year’s NBA Finals, per Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com. Sexton, […]

· 7 years agoShai Gilgeous-Alexander doesn't want to play for Cavs

They say God hates Cleveland, but at least one lottery prospect in tonight’s NBA Draft in Brooklyn also appears to be on the supreme being’s side. According to Brian Windhorst of ESPN, Kentucky Wildcats product Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has shown signs of indifference towards Dan Gilbert’s franchise. I know Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is shooting up draft boards […]

· 7 years agoRUMOR: Cavs don't think they have enough to trade for Kawhi Leonard

Whether LeBron James leaves or not, the Cleveland Cavaliers are going to find a way to upgrade their lineup after getting embarrassingly swept in the 2018 NBA Finals by the Golden State Warriors. Clearly, one superstar on a team isn’t enough anymore to win an NBA title these days. If James ditches his player option […]

· 7 years agoREPORT: Cleveland Cavs not actively shopping Kevin Love

There have been speculations of late that the Cleveland Cavaliers are looking to move Kevin Love via a trade. According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, however, the opposite is true – the Cavs have no intention of shipping the power forward somewhere else, McMenamin said on an episode of SportsCenter on Wednesday evening (h/t Tomer […]

· 7 years agoCavs have had multiple talks with Grizzlies on potential trade

The Cleveland Cavaliers are in the middle of an interesting offseason. With LeBron James possibly leaving the team for free agency, the Cavs have been doing their due diligence to explore ways on how to satisfy the four-time MVP’s cravings for help on the court while at the same time trying to position the team […]

· 7 years agoCavs believed to have renewed interest in Kemba Walker

It’s turning out to be a very busy offseason for the Cleveland Cavaliers’ front office. After losing in the 2018 NBA Finals via a four-game sweep at the hands of the Golden State Warriors, the Cavs’ focus is now on improving the team. It’s going to be a stretch to say that the team will improve […]

· 7 years agoCavs considering trade package involving Kevin Love plus No.8 pick

While the Cleveland Cavaliers wait for LeBron James’ decision on whether to remain a Cav for at least one more year or move on to another team, the team’s front office is busying itself exploring options to improve the roster, which, at the same time, could also help lure James back to The Land. Among […]

· 7 years agoRUMOR: LeBron James expected to take his time deciding

LeBron James has a big decision to make, one that will send shockwaves and cause ripple effects across the NBA. That decision may not come any time soon, however, as ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowksi recently reported that the Cleveland Cavaliers superstar could bide for more time before conveying his choice officially (h/t Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints). Woj […]

· 7 years agoREPORT: Cavs have called Spurs about trading for Kawhi Leonard

The Cleveland Cavaliers want LeBron James to stay and what better way to entice him to do just that than to acquire another superstar to help him out on the court. To be more specific, how would the four-time MVP like it if the Cavs pulled off a move that would land them embattled San […]

· 7 years agoREPORT: Cavs won't renew contracts of two assistants

While the Cleveland Cavaliers (and the whole world) await the decision of one LeBron James, the reigning Eastern Conference champions have silently been overseeing changes in their coaching staff. Following the departure last week of Vitaly Potapenko as the Cavs’ big-man head coach, two more assistant coaches are also set to leave the team with […]

· 7 years agoREPORT: Cavs have met with LeBron James' reps, but his decision remains unclear

What will LeBron James do? That’s depends who, and when, you ask? Last week, James was a sure-fire pick to go to the Los Angeles Lakers. Now, it appears the Cavs have a leg up on getting him to stay in Cleveland. It’s apparent, however, that even the four-time MVP does not know the answer […]

· 7 years agoVideo: Tyronn Lue completely ignores TMZ reporter harassing him for answers

For all the talk that says LeBron James is going to the Los Angeles Lakers or the Houston Rockets or the Philadelphia 76ers or to a team that’s not called the Cleveland Cavaliers, it’s still technically possible for the four-time league MVP to stay put in his hometown ball club. While no one knows for […]

· 7 years agoCavs news: Cleveland among teams interested in taking Michael Porter Jr.

Despite a recent report of a strained hip, Missouri Tigers product Michael Porter Jr. is still expected to be among the first 10 names taken off the board in next week’s 2018 NBA Draft. This is according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski (h/t Sagar Trika of Blazer’s Edge). Among the teams who are keeping a close […]

· 7 years agoStephen Jackson blasts LeBron James, 'He quit'

Stephen Jackson does not come across as a LeBron James loyalist. It’s easy to tell, thanks to the many times he’s gone on air to criticize and lambaste the four-time MVP, who, last time we checked, is still a Cleveland Cavaliers player. In his latest tirade aimed at James, Jackson, during an appearance on Fox […]

· 7 years agoCavs staff visited Michael Porter Jr.'s workout in Chicago

The upcoming 2018 NBA Draft is crucial for the Cleveland Cavaliers. With the possibility of LeBron James leaving the team, the draft could get Cleveland a high-end talent who might one day become a franchise star and/or a piece that could convince the four-time MVP to stay in his hometown team. Either way, that No. […]

· 7 years agoKevin Love wants to remain with Cleveland, finish career with LeBron James

The Cleveland Cavaliers are fresh off an embarrassing loss in the 2018 NBA Finals in which they were swept by the Golden State Warriors. Having LeBron James back would mean they would be competing for an NBA title again next season, but it has become clear over the past two seasons that beating the stacked […]