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Kevin Durant is in the middle of a Nike promotional tour for his shoe, the KD8’s, and he recently sat down with a fanpage called NBA Maniacs to talk basketball. The website, however, is published in Spanish, and when he was asked who his all time starting five would be, Durant responded with some players […]

The final roster is almost complete and training camp is near. The Cleveland Cavaliers will take their momentum from the Finals into perhaps the most promising season in franchise history. Armed with their new-found savvy from the playoffs, rejuvenated bodies, and new weapons, the Cavaliers are about to put on a show for their fanbase. […]

When LeBron James returned to the Cleveland Cavaliers in July 2014, championship hopes for the city leapt out from the grave once more. Having taken his old Miami Heat team to four-straight finals appearances, winning two of them, Wine and Gold fans started to stash not one, not two, not three, not four but loads […]

Last month, LeBron James and his Family Foundation announced a partnership with the University of Akron that said it would send over 1,100 kids in his program to college if they met attendance and grade requirements. James knows the importance of getting an education, as he has previously stated that he would have gone had […]

With the Cavaliers and Tristan Thompson still trying to work out a contract extension that will come at a hefty price if agreed upon, another possible option has come up in trade rumors for the Cavs: Phoenix Suns’ frustrated and frustrating power forward Markieff Morris. There are many reasons why the Cavs would want to […]

A few days ago, we reported that Tristan Thompson and agent Rich Paul will not be accepting any offer less than the 5-year, $94 million max contract they have repeatedly said they desire. The Cavs have said they’re only willing to pay Thompson a 5-year, $80 million deal. One side will have to give, and […]

Timofey Mozgov underwent arthroscopic right knee surgery back on July 2, and although his recovery timetable was set at six weeks, Mozgov still hasn’t gotten back on the court. He suffered the injury during the playoffs, but it was not significant enough to hold him from playing. With the Cavs shorthanded, they really couldn’t afford […]

The Tristan Thompson fiasco is not only dragging but it also raises more questions that are not even directly about the unsigned power forward. This time around, another concern that has supposedly been exorcised is now creeping its way back. Will LeBron James leave the Cleveland Cavaliers once more? RELATED: 15 Things You Didn’t Know […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers officially announced the singing of J.R. Smith, per multiple sources on Twitter. #Cavs have just announced the re-signing of JR Smith. The starting lineup of Irving-Smith-James-Love-Mozgov went 29-4 last yr. #CavsRadio — John Michael (@CavsJMike) September 2, 2015 RELATED: Top 10 J.R. Smith Fashion Statements Cavs have officially re-signed JR Smith, per GM David […]

It looks like Iman Shumpert’s 2015 just keeps getting better. He started off by getting traded from the worst in the East to the best. Then he regained his health and came back ready to contribute. Once the season ended, Shump was awarded for his hard work and commitment with a 4-year, $40 million deal. […]

Some of the greatest battles of the last decade were played very early on. Take for example the 2000 Western Conference Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Portland Trailblazers. After going back in forth, both teams came to play in an epic seventh game. LeBron James was watching this game yesterday, and had […]

Today’s part of Cavs Nation’s Top 101 takes us to players ranked 51-42. The list continues with the players who are borderline superstars on the rise or some who may have dropped because of injuries. We built up this list of players with advanced statistics such as Player Efficiency Ratings, Usage Rates, and Win Shares […]

Last year, the Cleveland Cavaliers were reportedly trying to trade for Mo Williams prior to the trade deadline to get one more scoring machine off the bench. Unfortunately, they didn’t have the necessary assets to make a deal happen, and both Williams and the Cavs continued their own ways. RELATED: 5 Things Mo Williams Brings […]

The next part of Cavs Nation’s Top 101 is now upon us as we look at players ranked 91-82. The list features quite a diverse crop with a number of international players alongside the grizzled veterans of the league. Keep in mind that this is not a fantasy basketball ranking as advanced statistics such as […]

Tristan Thompson and the Cleveland Cavaliers have gone at it for almost two months now, and Rich Paul has let it be known that Thompson wants a max contract. On Monday evening, Ric Bucher reported that Thompson will not accept anything less. “A league source tells me that his agent, Rich Paul, has already made […]

Mo Williams was signed by his former team, the Cleveland Cavaliers when the free agency period kicked in July 1st, 2015. The Cleveland Cavaliers signed Williams to a 2 year, $4.3 million dollar contract. The plan the Cavaliers had in place was for Mo Williams to back up all-star point guard Kyrie Irving. However, plans […]

LeBron James won four MVP awards over the past decade and the four were in a span of five years. A great argument as to why LeBron will not win another MVP trophy in his career is the players around him being better than before. Playing alongside Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love for at least […]

The talent level of the NBA is reaching new heights as more and more players are becoming more and more versatile. Big men are shooting three pointers while the guards are starting to become rebounding machines. Before the NBA season starts, the editors here at Cavs Nation came up with a list of the top […]

If you want to find talent, look no further than the four time NBA Champion Horace Grant. After winning three titles with the Bulls, he went on to win another with the Lakers with Phil Jackson as his coach. He’s even had his brother Harvey, as well as his nephews Jeremi and Jerian, play in […]

J.R Smith’s reputation seemed to have tarnished any opportunity of earning himself the big pay day he was hoping for. Smith opted out of his player option of $6.4M in hopes of cashing in on his NBA Finals run, only to eventually re-sign for less with Cleveland. The Cavs seemed to take a stance on […]

Everyone around the world would love to be LeBron James, so it’s not uncommon for fans to channel their inner LeBron James after hitting a big shot and completing a major sporting event. Jamaica’s own Usain Bolt lead his group to a victory in the mens 4 x 100 meter relay race at the IAAF […]

ON Thursday, Chris Haynes of Cleveland.com reported that Kyrie Irving will likely not be available at the start of the season and that the Cavs may be planning to sit Kyrie Irving until January. “Multiple league sources say his rehabilitation is going smoothly, but that the chances are slim of him being in the opening-night […]

LeBron James has had a highly decorated career adorned with both individual and team successes. A player of his caliber and generational talent is one that teams build a tradition of success around. Since 2003, James has steadily grown his own legacy that is guaranteed to become one of the best, if not the best, […]

Each day that passes with Tristan Thompson having not signed an extension in Cleveland makes fans question both the team and what his agent Rich Paul are doing. Thompson himself has shown no signs of wanting to leave the Cavs, and yet a deal between his party and the team does not seem imminent, after […]

The NBA is the greatest league of professional basketball players. From the highlight reel dunks and crossovers to the incredible buzzer beaters and trick shots, the NBA has it all. Here are 10 things, however, that you may not known about the NBA and its players, courtesy of @UberFacts on Twitter; we start with number […]

The 2015-16 NBA season hasn’t even started, and the Cleveland Cavaliers may already be facing some adversity once the season begins. Chris Haynes of Cleveland.com is reporting that Kyrie Irving is unlikely to play in the season opener against the Chicago Bulls and to make matters worse, might even be out until January. “Multiple league […]

Kyrie Irving had his breakout 2014-15 season cut short in the worst time of all: The NBA Finals. It seems like that time missed season ending injury will also be carried into the 2015-16 season. According to Chris Haynes of Cleveland.com, Irving will likely not be ready for the season opener against the Chicago Bulls, […]

The Cleveland-Russia connection got bigger, literally, when the Cavaliers finally inked seven-foot center Alexander “Sasha” Kaun to a modest two-year deal. The Cavs, thanks to former GM Danny Ferry, waited seven years for their 2008 investment to blossom and they will now harvest the fruit of their patience. A former Kansas Jayhawk, Kaun might be […]

It took LeBron James one whole summer, but he was finally able to sell his waterfront mansion in Miami. When LeBron James moved to Miami to play with the Heat in 2010, he kept his 30,000 square foot mansion in Akron, but also bought a new one in Miami. Bought at $9 million, LeBron put […]

In the present-day NBA of which there are many quality guards, wing players that are very valuable for their ability to shoot, distribute the ball, and defend. Having one player be much better than their backcourt-mate isn’t as great as having both players playing at a high level, complementing each other. Individually they may not […]

There is no denying that the Eastern Conference got more competitive this offseason. From Monta Ellis going to Indiana, Greg Monroe transferring to Milwaukee, the Heat coming back healthy, to stars like Carmelo Anthony and Paul George returning to full health. The East will be much more exciting to watch this year which bodes well […]

Tristan Thompson is, as we speak, the highest profile free agent still technically available this offseason. He is “technically” available because he is still restricted, and because all signs are pointing to the Cavs re-signing him. His camp, including agent Rich Paul, have not yet agreed to terms on what they consider to be a […]

With the start of training camp about one month away, the players are putting the finishing touches on their vacations and entering the basketball world for another seven-to-nine month grind. This offseason has allowed players to rest up their injuries, and no one has needed a break more than Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love. Both […]

Everyone is excited about the upcoming campaign of the Cleveland Cavaliers and it’s no surprise that LeBron James also shares the same anticipation towards completing an unfinished business. James expressed his eagerness on his Instagram account by addressing the other members of the Cavaliers’ Big Three in Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love. “Man I can’t […]

We’re going to get right to it. These talks between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Tristan Thompson have gone on way too long. The last time a rookie extension took this long to figure out was actually just last season, when the Phoenix Suns and Eric Bledsoe finally agreed on a contract extension in late September. […]

LeBron James came in as the leader of the Cavs this past season, and was eventually asked to do everything in the NBA Finals. When the Cavs reached the Finals, James played over 45 minutes per game in six games as he was tasked with the scoring, rebounding, assisting, defending, playmaking, and anything else he […]

The slam dunk is the fans’ favorite display of athleticism. The NBA is home to some of the most incredible athletes in the world and some of these freaks of nature are well-known for their dunking prowess. Sadly, the NBA’s All-Star Weekend is no longer filled with the elite dunkers like what we had in […]

When LeBron James returned to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the water in Cleveland became wine and the clouds turned golden. Everything was set in motion for the Cavaliers to become one of the top teams for years to come and the long-term sealing of Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love made the outlook even brighter. LeBron James, […]

Cleveland’s offseason has been dramatically predictable, especially in their front court. After Kevin Love announced his decision to take care of unfinished business and Timofey Mozgov accepting a qualifying offer to play for a larger contract next season, all that’s left for Cavs fans to do is welcome back Tristan Thompson. Then came Sasha Kaun, […]