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LeBron James may no longer be a part of the Cleveland Cavaliers, but he will still have a major impact on the Cavs’ record this year, at least indirectly. Ever since he entered the league, James has completley changed the way his teams have played. He has the size of a power forward, the athleticism […]

Channing Frye has been all over the NBA and he’s returning for his second stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He won a championship in Cleveland in 2016 and he knows how to win in the league. He thinks that this version of the Cavaliers must play with pace and focus on passing to pick up […]

No one expected Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving to demand a trade during the summer of 2018 and ultimately force his way off the Cleveland Cavaliers. He and Cavs co-star LeBron James were coming off their third straight Finals appearance and they were poised to make a fourth straight appearance. But it appears that his […]

Following Monday morning’s practice session, Cavs head coach Tyronn Lue announced the players he will start in Tuesday’s preseason opener against the Boston Celtics. With several members of the media gathered, Lue noted that George Hill, Cedi Osman, Rodney Hood, Kevin Love, and Tristan Thompson will be the starting five. #Cavs Tyronn Lue says he […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith had a busy offseason, working harder than ever to erase the pain of a Finals sweep and a heartbreaking mistake that cost his team a game. In between these workout sessions, the Cavs veteran managed to get some new ink as well. It is well documented that Smith is an […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are preparing for an important season ahead. While they’ve done most of their shooting in the gym, the Cavs took some time to work on their shooting at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio. #TheFirstCedi working on his aim at @WrightPattAFB 🎯 @cediosman https://t.co/yuKfZreq1L — Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) September 30, 2018 Shoot […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have a new-look squad with LeBron James out of the picture and numerous younger players in. Cavs veteran J.R. Smith has been surprisingly vocal in instilling discipline on this young team, as he reportedly recently scolded his younger teammates for not showing up early enough to practice and failure to reply to […]

With the Cleveland Cavaliers ushering in a new era, the rise of a younger, more promising batch of stars is inevitable. This may eat into the minutes of veterans like J.R. Smith. However, fortunately for Smith, his head coach Tyronn Lue appears to be on his side and is reportedly set on finding minutes for […]

After Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith’s blatant comment stating how he has zero respect for DeMarcus Cousins’ decision to join the Golden State Warriors over the summer, the Cavs veteran recently admitted that he pretty much feels the same way about Kevin Durant doing the same thing a couple of years back. Smith recently had […]

Months removed from his Finals Game 1 debacle for the Cleveland Cavaliers, J.R. Smith continues to feel the wrath of Cavs supporters. Smith is sick of all the finger-pointing and had to air out his frustrations on a random Twitter user that had some pretty loaded allegations directed at the former Sixth Man of the […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Tyronn Lue have tough decisions about the lineup and their rotations ahead. Kevin Love is clearly the star of the team. The beneficiary of a new contract and the full faith of the organization behind him, Love is the only player on the roster with a guaranteed role. “We’ve got guys […]

As everyone knows, Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard J.R. Smith has a large tattoo on his right leg with the word “Supreme.” Well, apparently the NBA is not a fan of it. Smith took to Instagram Saturday afternoon to reveal that the NBA is threatening to fine him if he does not cover the “Supreme” tattoo on his […]

Tristan Thompson and Larry Nance Jr. figure to play most of the minutes at center for the Cleveland Cavaliers this season. It’s up to Tyronn Lue to figure out how to distribute minutes between the two big men. But it appears that Lue will play Thompson and Nance based on matchups. #Cavs coach Tyronn Lue […]

Like all other teams across the NBA landscape, the Cleveland Cavaliers are working hard on the practice court to prepare for the coming season. For Saturday morning’s practice, however, the Cavs were without Rodney Hood and Tristan Thompson. According to a report from Joe Vardon of The Athletic, Thompson missed the morning practice due to […]

Cavs shooting guard J.R. Smith is a quiet sort of guy most of the time, but that doesn’t mean he’s afraid to speak his mind when provoked — a fact one curious Twitter user discovered in the wee hours of Saturday morning. Twitter user @GabeHillyer, who has “Drake sucks” written in his biography, had a […]

Entering his 15th season in the league, Cleveland Cavaliers swingman J.R. Smith has been around for quite a long time now. The 33-year-old Cavs man has already been with four different teams, and has surely gotten close to more than a few teammates along the way. This is why it was very interesting to read […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith is still very much appreciative of former teammate LeBron James for leading them to the promised land in 2016. Smith, who was answering fan questions on Twitter, was asked of his favorite moment with the now Los Angeles Lakers superstar. 2016 chip life! Even some of the greats don’t have what […]

The Golden State Warriors signed All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins to a one-year, $5.3 million deal back in July. By most accounts, the acquisition of such a high-caliber player was a big score for the defending champions. However, there were those who opposed the idea of the rich getting richer, so to speak, including Cleveland Cavs […]

Back in August, Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard J.R. Smith got a new tattoo. This was no ordinary tattoo, however. The streaky shooter decided to have the word “Supreme” inked vertically on his right calf — an homage to the popular sportswear company that he often wears in-game. And though most of the sporting world knew […]

The departure of now Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is a shot in the heart for Cleveland fans everywhere, but there’s a silver lining to this cloud for sure. Without LeBron dominating the ball (though, to be fair, he was extremely effective at that), the young players in the Cavs rotation will have bolstered […]

Cleveland Cavalier defensive guard David Nwaba may not be a household name right now. He might not ever be, being a really good under the radar type of player which is not a knock on his talent — a compliment, actually. Despite being undrafted, the new Cavs player really capitalizes on the minutes given to […]

It may be unlikely, but the Cleveland Cavaliers have at least shown some interest in trading for Timberwolves star Jimmy Butler. While Butler is looked at by many as a rental, as he will be an unrestricted free agent after the season and will demand a max contract, bringing him to Cleveland could have a […]

Tristan Thompson made sure to put the Eastern Conference on notice that the road still goes through Cleveland. The Cavs are the four-time Eastern Conference champs and are still considering themselves the top dog in the conference. Has anyone told him yet? “We’re still 4-time Eastern Conference champions, so until you take us down from […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers may have lost LeBron James this season, but it still a very veteran-led team. Due to that, head coach Tyronn Lue wants them to avoid being bored. The Cavs are going to be running the same offense that was run when James was the star of the team, but with James gone, […]

In a recent interview, Cleveland Cavaliers veteran J.R. Smith discussed how the role of being a mentor to his younger teammates has become one of his priorities at this point in his career. As it turns out, Cavs head coach Tyronn Lue is delighted with how Smith has embraced this all-important role for the squad. […]

LeBron James might be gone from the Cleveland Cavaliers, but J.R. Smith still has his eyes on winning an NBA championship this year. After practice on Wednesday, he said just because people have come and gone this offseason, the goal hasn’t changed. “The regular season is to get ready for the playoffs,” J.R. Smith said via […]

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue says the upcoming season will be full of lessons for his team, as they adapt to the loss of LeBron James. There’s tons of speculation about whether or not the Cavs have enough talent to be competitive in the Eastern Conference this season. Kevin Love is the new centerpiece […]

To state that Cleveland Cavaliers swingman J.R. Smith is a strong-willed individual would be an understatement. The 33-year-old Cavs man recently opened up about the many self-inflicted struggles he has faced in his life, and explained how he has come out stronger after each one. Speaking to Jesse Washington of The Undefeated, Smith admitted to […]

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue will have one of the most difficult jobs in the NBA this year as he figures out a way to make up for losing LeBron James to free agency. While five-time All-Star Kevin Love will undoubtedly be the new face of their offense, Lue is hoping that Rodney Hood […]

Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard J.R. Smith recently sat down for an interview with The Undefeated to open up about his now-infamous blunder from Game 1 of the 2018 NBA Finals. Though he received quite a bit of flak for the mishap, the 33-year-old marksman says it was “an honest mistake.” Smith and the Cavs were […]

In the eyes of Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue, his team has a Kyrie Irving type of player in the form of Cavs rookie Collin Sexton. For Lue, Sexton has the same steely nerves that Irving possesses and displays especially in intense and clutch moments of a game, per Chris Fedor of The Cleveland […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are entering a watershed moment for the franchise. The Cavs are beginning a season without LeBron James on the roster for the first time since 2013 and only the fifth time since 2003. They are hoping that this time they’re more prepared for life after LeBron. According to Joe Vardon of The […]

Larry Nance Jr. is gearing up for his first full season with the Cleveland Cavaliers. It appears the Cavs big man is also working on a new facet of his game early on in training camp: Larry Nance Jr. working from beyond the arc at the first Cavs practice. #Cavs — Hayden Grove (@H_Grove) September […]

Prior to the start of the 2017-18 regular season, Cleveland Cavaliers forward Cedi Osman had the opportunity to work out with some of the best players in today’s NBA, including his then-teammate, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Kawhi Leonard. Osman spoke about this now-famous workout during the Cavs’ Media Day gathering on Monday afternoon. The […]

With the start of the 2018-19 season right around the proverbial corner, several teams around the NBA are still looking for ways to solidify their rosters. One such team is the Cleveland Cavaliers, who are reportedly interested in signing Larry Nance Jr. to a long-term deal. According to a report from Tom Withers of The […]

Who could forget J.R. Smith’s infamous and inexplicable blunder for the Cleveland Cavaliers towards the latter stages of Game 1 of the Finals last season? Apparently, not even the Cavs swingman himself is ready to forget about it anytime soon. However, instead of sulking and letting the temporary lapse in judgement define his career, it […]

Many choose to see the playful, anything goes, Game-1-meltdown side of Cleveland Cavaliers swingman J.R. Smith. However, underneath all the brouhaha lies a very resolute individual who just loves the game of basketball. Now in the twilight of his career, the 32-year-old Cavs man understands that he is no longer the 2013 Sixth Man of […]

Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard J.R. Smith looked back at a painful gaffe in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, now months removed from the experience of what could have and should have, but did not end up as a Cavs win against the Golden State Warriors. “It was tough, but it was the same after […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers hosted their annual Media Day gathering in Independence, Ohio on Monday afternoon. The mood inside Cleveland Clinic Courts was light and jovial. In fact, several players posed as Bob Ross for portions of the photo session, including J.R. Smith, who later caught Tyronn Lue and Damon Jones off guard in an Instagram […]