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Bill Pugliano/Getty Images For Cleveland fans the name Dan Gilbert may elicit a lot of emotions. Many fans love his passion and his dedication to build a winning team, some have questioned his “meddling” ways as reported by various media sources, but what cannot be denied is that he is a shrewd businessman. Regardless of […]

Jim Rogash/Getty Images The 2014 offseason has been quite a memorable one for the NBA. From the highly skilled players drafted to the big names who have moved on to play for different and now contending teams, this offseason has been full of surprises. With the Eastern conference making the biggest moves, there are now […]

During the end of LeBron James’ first tenure in Cleveland, the Cavaliers were considered serious contenders to win NBA Championships. Those were the years, the times when King James established a winning culture that elevated any mediocre expectations in the city of Cleveland. The Cavaliers’ teams of 2008-2010 had a lot of success, especially at […]

LeBron James is one of the greatest players to ever the game of basketball. His efforts and dedication to the game have made him a definite future Hall of Famer. Throughout his career, James has encountered many moments to remember, some moments you may know, some you may not. Starting from the beginnings of his […]

Noah K. Murray/USA TODAY Sports There have been a lot of articles fueling the conversation of the Cavalier’s bench. Most of what is being said is that their bench lacks strength and depth. There are more trade rumors circling around teams in the league that would make the Cavs’ bench more appealing. That said, the […]

This summer, the Cleveland Cavaliers put themselves on the list of legendary Big 3’s of all time with LeBron James, Kevin Love, and Kyrie Irving. What if Cleveland has something else in their back pocket? Someone who gives them the potential to have one of the league’s very rare Big 4’s? There have been recent […]

The trade sending Kevin Love to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Andrew Wiggins and Anthony Bennett was finally finalized last week. The trade has been in the talks for over a month now but could not be completed due to the fact that Wiggins signed a rookie contract with the Cavs, which prevented him […]

Expectations, emotions and passion from every basketball fan following the league’s summer changes have been centered around the unlikely rising city of Cleveland. The aftermath of Cleveland’s blockbuster trades has left the city in frenzy. Of course, the cherry on top of this sweet summer is the Cavs’ acquisition of Kevin Love. Typically known as […]

There have been many articles posted that have questioned the amount of talent on the Cleveland Cavaliers team roster. If you would have asked me at the end of last season about my thoughts on the talent level of the Cavs, my answer would have been “they need a lot more talent.” With the offseason […]

During the NBA season, there are constantly changing arguments about one of the least important team awards, but one of the most important individual awards. That is the Most Valuable Player trophy. Over the past half decade, no one has been more dominant as an individual than LeBron James. One of the things that make […]

Tony Dejak/Associated Press Tristan Thompson and Dion Waiters have both been decent players for the Cavaliers in their careers. With LeBron James back in Cleveland and the possibility of an acquisition for Kevin Love looming, both Dion Waiters and Tristan Thompson need to elevate their games for Cleveland to have a legitimate shot at the […]

Ron Chenoy/USA TODAY Sports Andrew Wiggins has the potential to be a once in a lifetime player but with LeBron James entering his 30’s this December, Cleveland doesn’t have the time to let Andrew Wiggins develop. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to tell that Andrew Wiggins is going to be an All-Star caliber player […]

Over LeBron James’ seven years as a Cleveland Cavalier, he has had countless memorable moments that we still talk about and remember vividly today. These are some of his top moments from those unforgettable years. Begin the countdown starting with #10! 10. Chicago Bulls @ Cleveland Cavaliers March 2, 2008 Up 2 points with just […]

A lot of great things come to mind of any Cav’s fan when looking at Kyrie Irving’s career. From being the best rookie of his class to the MVP on the biggest stage of an All Star game, Kyrie has been nothing short of a astonishing point guard for the Cavaliers. He has also given […]

(Photo by Rhona Wise – Associated Press Photo) Recently on the Dan Patrick Show, a radio and television sports talk show, Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry visited to talk about numerous things basketball. From the Kevin Love-to-Golden State rumors, his time with Team USA, and his own all NBA-football team to his thoughts […]

What an exciting few weeks it has been for the Cleveland Cavaliers. With recent news showing that Kevin Love has just been acquired by Cleveland, the Cavaliers have not only improved their roster from what it was last year, Cleveland may have created a roster that is better than any other team that has suited […]

Kathy Willens/AP There is something to be said about young players (and young people in general) learning from great mentors and the best in their field. But what happens when the mentorship goes horribly awry? In 2001, the Washington Wizards selected high-schooler, Kwame Brown, in the NBA draft. The Wizards, under newly minted executive, Michael […]

Alongside Tim Duncan, Blake Griffin, and Dirk Nowitzki, Kevin Love is arguably the best power forward in the league right now. From being a rebounding force to a dead-eye shooter, Kevin Love can do it all. There are a few concerns with Love, however. He hasn’t been able to play a full 82-game season since […]

Angelo Merendino/Getty Images Just over four years ago, LeBron James made a decision that would affect not only himself and his new team, but also the entire NBA. “The Decision” to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers, a city just an hour north of his hometown of Akron, for the Miami Heat brought a lot of love […]

The landscape of the NBA has been completely altered this offseason, especially for the Cleveland Cavaliers. A month ago, the Cavaliers had a 60:1 chance of winning a championship. After 30 days of anxiety and excitement, divergence and reunion, the Cavs now have 3:1 odds of becoming champions this season, and we can do it […]

Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images We hear so much about LeBron James’ ability to play basketball and the legacy he has left and will leave behind. Many people know what a great talent he is and he will go down in history as one of the best players to every play the game. However, […]

Since the return of LeBron James to Cleveland there has been talk of a return of the Cavaliers-Bulls rivalry this season. Both of these teams have made key acquisitions this offseason, which make them championship contenders for the 2014-2015 NBA season. Also, the Bulls have the return of former-MVP point guard Derrick Rose this season […]

David Richard, USA TODAY Sports   Three-point shooting is an art form. It is something that can dig you out of a deficit, build momentum for your team, or even deflate your opponent’s momentum. Arguably, being able to shoot the ball from downtown can also help you be a contender in the playoffs. The 2013-2014 […]

The year 1970-71 was a great year for basketball fans in the city of Cleveland. The National Basketball Association just had its fifth ever expansion draft, a draft in which a sports league chooses to create new teams in cities across the country. In the draft, the NBA founded the Portland Trailblazers, Buffalo Braves, and […]

Steve Mitchell/USA TODAY Sports Kyrie Irving may be one of the main reasons that LeBron decided to come home, as LeBron has never really had a star point guard to help him get the ball. Like Kevin Durant with Russell Westbrook, LeBron and Kyrie can together improve as a duo. In LeBron’s ‘Coming Home’ article, […]

The revitalized city of Akron is holding a “Welcome Home” party in order to prepare the throne for the arrival of its beloved, King James. In just a matter of hours, 30,000 free tickets were vehemently bagged by eager fans waiting to usher in a new era of LeBron’s basketball career. If you are one […]

Garrett Ellwood/NBAE/Getty Images Universally, the names of Kwame Brown and JaMarcus Russell are synonymous with the term ‘Draft Bust.’ Both Brown and Russell travelled different journeys in their professional careers, but were the biggest mistakes in both the NBA and the NFL drafts. The Cleveland Cavaliers’ first overall pick, Anthony Bennett, was in danger of […]

Giuseppe CACACE/AFP/Getty Images When the Cleveland Cavaliers interviewed, selected, and signed David Blatt as their new head coach, many were left wondering just where he came from. Although the casual fan may have heard his name, many don’t know of his successful coaching career all over Europe. A lot of Cavs fans questioned just who […]

David Richard, USA TODAY Sports   Three-point shooting is an art form. It is something that can dig you out of a deficit, build momentum for your team, or even deflate your opponent’s momentum. Arguably, being able to shoot the ball from downtown can also help you be a contender in the playoffs. The 2013-2014 […]

Manny Millan/SI, Keith Allison The Cleveland Cavaliers have been in existence since they were brought in as an expansion team in 1970. Over time, the franchise has developed history. This history has given fans some great teams, memorable moments, and meaningful players. Here is our list of the top 10 most meaningful players in Cavalier’s […]

Andrew Bardwell (Flikr) The whole basketball universe pretty much assumes that Kevin Love will be dealt to the Cleveland Cavaliers for a package of Andrew Wiggins and Anthony Bennett. With rumors that Kevin Love wants to be in Cleveland, LeBron wanting Love in Cleveland, and that Minnesota Timberwolves will only trade Love if Wiggins is […]

This past off-season LeBron James had a major decision to make in his life. The world’s best basketball player was once again facing free agency, and every fan was as curious as ever to see what team King James would choose this time around. Should he resign with the Miami Heat or return to his […]

David Richard-USA TODAY Sports Breaking news, Kevin Love has unofficially signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers! Today, Monday August 4th, 2014 the Minnesota Timberwolves and Cleveland Cavaliers have made a “hand shake” agreement to send former all-star Kevin Love to our Cavs. It has been reported by Brian Windhorst in a radio appearance with Chris Broussard […]

There have been more and more rumors surfacing lately on speculation of Kevin Love going to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Reports have been made from the Minnesota Timberwolves camp that they will be looking to trade Love by August 23rd or 24th. This is the same time that Andrew Wiggins is available to be traded. At […]

This is the first edition of a new segment I’m starting here at Cavs Nation called, “Cavalier Congress.” In this segment, we’ll look at and discuss the opinions of individual “parties” in the Cavaliers’ organization, examine their proposed “bills,” and decide whether passing the bill would help or hurt the Cavaliers. Hopefully this congress actually […]

The creativity behind the character of Uncle Drew, played by Cavs All-Star PG Kyrie Irving, on the Pepsi commercials is spectacular. Irving plays an old man that goes around and plays in different pick-up basketball games in various areas. It is during these games that Uncle Drew unleashes his raw talent and proceeds to school […]

Out of all the veteran players available in the NBA, no one sticks out more than Ray Allen. Allen has been a dominantly productive player throughout his entire NBA career. Known for his ability to shoot the 3 ball, knock down free throws, and hit big shots in big games, he is a well sought-after […]

To be or not to be number 23. That was the question on every Cavalier fan’s mind up until a few weeks ago. Similarly to how every Cavalier fan (including myself) remembers where they were in 2010 when LeBron made the original decision to go to the Heat; every fan of the Cavs remembers where […]

Mark L. Baer, USA TODAY Sports The rising city of Cleveland has been in a perpetual state of ecstasy this summer. Quite frankly, it’s been one awesome party that has stayed strong for months and continues to grow as media spills potential Kevin Love trade rumors. Nothing wrong with hype. Hype is exciting! But before […]