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The Cleveland Cavaliers and Tristan Thompson have been attempting to negotiate a contract extension for over a month and a half now. It’s mid-August, and there still hasn’t been any progress on a contract. Thompson and agent Rich Paul have been trying to get a 5-year deal at around $94 million, while the Cavs don’t […]

Tristan Thompson has been the powerhouse rebounder of the Cavs for years now, but really showed that he can have an effect on the game when given the chance. In the postseason, the Cavs repeatedly got second and third opportunities to score due to the tenacity of one Tristan Thompson. Thompson and his agent, Rich […]

On Saturday night, the Australian Men’s National Basketball Team, the Boomers, took on New Zealand’s team, the tall Blacks. As part of New Zealand’s pre-game routine, the Tall Blacks perform a traditional and cultural dance called the haka. The dance involves a lot of intense stare-downs from the players, a lot of yelling, and some […]

On Sunday afternoon, the Cleveland Cavaliers signed guard Jared Cunningham to a deal. The 6’4 guard’s deal is only for the Cavs training camp, but he could make the team if he impresses with his capable defense. Free agent G Jared Cunningham has agreed to training camp deal with Cavs, per RealGM. Ex-Cavs 1st Rd […]

Winning a championship is the ultimate dream of any NBA player but fans have made that goal a make-or-break case for LeBron James. Anything short of a championship ends against James and comments that are full of hatred and mockery overwhelm social media. With the Cleveland Cavaliers being two All-Stars short, LeBron James took it […]

J.R. Smith has been known as one of the biggest party-goers in the NBA. From New York to Los Angeles, Smith could always be found in a club. He even spoke with reporters about his rules of going out at night as an NBA player, which can be as much dangerous as it is fun. […]

Have you ever wondered what some players would like like morphed together? Technology has taken a major turn as we finished the decade of the 2000’s and entered the 2010’s. From brand new devices to the new apps within them, there’s more and more we’re able to do every day. We can finally see what […]

LeBron James has always talked about the importance of his LeBron James Family Foundation when he gathers them all together over the summer. This summer, James made a special announcement at his annual Family Foundation gathering. The first message was about Tristan Thompson and the Cavs’ need to retain him. The second was about the […]

One trait that separates the great players from the rest is their supreme confidence. Two of the game’s greatest in the person of Michael Jordan and LeBron James recently exuded that type of faith in themselves after finally addressing the question that’s been tossed around for years. Who would win in a one on one […]

LeBron James is a sure fire first ballot Hall Of Famer. He has proven himself throughout his career. We all know what he has done: two NBA titles with the Miami Heat, four NBA Most Valuable Player Awards. He has tons of other accolades as well both team wise as an individual player. A serious […]

LeBron James attended his annual LeBron James Family Foundation event in Akron, Ohio today, where he made a few very important announcements. The first was about the kids in his ‘I Promise’ program who will get full college scholarships if they complete it with good test scores, attendance, and community service. This is big for […]

Team USA started workouts during its mini-camp yesterday, and players like Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry have been excelling in them. One player, however, as been taking them a little too seriously. Russell Westbrook is known for his serious and tenacious attitude on the basketball court. Apparently, he is taking these workouts a little too […]

The 70th season of the National Basketball Association continues to gain momentum with an offseason of headlines and now it’s time to block out those calendars as the league has finally released the 2015-2016 schedule. 2, 460 games and, at least, 118,080 minutes of top-notch basketball from world class athletes are what’s in store for […]

This was a big year for free agency in the NBA. Not many big names switched locations but a lot did stay with their teams. Every offseason deals are made that shape the league for the future. Here are the top 10 deals signed this summer that will have a lasting effect for years to […]

The NBA offseason is always a good theater and this year has been no exception. With LeBron James, DeAndre Jordan, LaMarcus Aldridge, and Kevin Love headlining the biggest stories, several acquisitions flew under the radar that are sure to make huge differences for teams fighting to get to the next level. Here are ten of […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers opening night matchup has yet to be announced, but reports are that the Bulls will play host to the Cavs as Chicago’s season-opening game. With this news coming to light, we compiled a list of the top five opening night matchups that we, as fans of the NBA, want to see in […]

After an entire summer of contract talks, Cavs fans in the dark finally heard word on Tristan Thompson’s contract, and the dramatic anticipation did not disappoint. The Forward’s agent, Rich Paul, announced an ultimatum that makes Cleveland’s decision on Thompson’s future a gamble: "All I know is TT on Qualifying Offer will be his last […]

In a recent video interview with American Express as part of their Home Court Advantage videos. Kevin Love was asked to come up his personal list of players with the best crossovers. Although he did leave a few of the better names off, Love’s choices were still very respectable. “Kyrie (Irving) is right there. So […]

One of the Cavs’ major goals this offseason was to secure Kevin Love’s services long-term in the pursuit of a long-awaited championship. That didn’t take as long as some people thought as Love immediately announced his return when the NBA’s moratorium period began where players could begin contract talks and commit to teams verbally. The […]

There are a number of dynamic duos that play in the NBA right now. Every so often fans get to see one of these duos pull off a Sportscenter Top Ten Play when they connect for a scintillating play or simply stuff the stat sheet. On that note, Cavs Nation zeroed in on the NBA’s […]

The NBA has yet to release their schedule for the 2015-16 season, but the Cavs regular season schedule is expected to be announced ton Wednesday at 6PM EST. Although we only know about the Cavs playing the Warriors on Christmas Day, reports are that the Cavs will be playing their second game on the road […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have taken back the nationally televised stage this past season with the arrival of LeBron James and Kevin Love. The Cavs played on some of the biggest ESPN games on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturday, so a lot of fans knew which days to free up or get together to watch some of […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been trying to negotiate a contract extension with restricted free agent Tristan Thompson since the calendar flipped over to July. Since then, however, there hasn’t been much success as both sides have repeatedly hit walls in terms of agreeing on a new deal. The Cavs offered Thompson a 5-year deal worth […]

Two of the league’s top point guards in Kyrie Irving and Stephen Curry have burned the nets with their hot hands from distance. Curry made a lot of noise in the middle of the season, especially with the success that Golden State enjoyed; a success that ended in an NBA Championship. Irving, on the other […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers made some huge midseason changes, and were still able to reach the NBA Finals for only the second time in the franchise’s history. A lot of the credit is due to the new additions and the commitment made on both ends of the floor by the players as well as the coaching […]

LeBron James is considered the greatest forwards of all time adding his name to record books with each and every passing game. On Saturday, Reggie Miller joined the ‘Dan Patrick Show’ to talk about the NBA. When Miller was asked if he would take LeBron James first in his hypothetical NBA Draft, Miller sided with […]

The Cavaliers have been vigorously working this offseason to re-sign their two-guard off the bench in J.R. Smith. While they work to get a new deal done with him, they have also been shopping around the league for more firepower to add to their bench. There were reports earlier this offseason that the Clippers and […]

Nowadays in the NBA, there is a hefty price tag for a player that can consistently make the three-point shot and also play above average defense. Since these abilities are hard to come by, teams are taking out their check books. Danny Green, a free agent from this summer, signed a $45 million deal over […]

It has been a fairly quiet offseason since all the big name free agents reached contract agreements during the first two weeks of July, but there are plenty more free agents left, and a couple of which that are heavily important to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Of these players left, one that the Cavaliers would love […]

Over the last month or so NBA free agency has provided basketball fans with just as much excitement as the season itself. The media coverage of LaMarcus Aldridge and later DeAndre Jordan was akin to a great film drama with plenty of defining moments and plot twists that keeps you on the edge of your […]

After waiting for over a month for the Cavaliers to come to an agreement with Tristan Thompson and J.R. Smith, fans can start relaxing as sources from Pro Basketball Draft have been told that its ‘only a matter of time’ before the Cavs sign Thompson and Smith. Spoke to a league source who says it's […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Clippers have re-engages in talks that could send the veteran guard Jamal Crawford to Cleveland. Terms of the trade have not yet been discussed, but Chris Haynes of the Northeast Ohio Media Group spoke out about Crawford’s situation. “I know Jamal personally, and I know he would definitely like […]

The year 2015 is almost out and 2016 is just around the corner which means it is almost time for USA Basketball to once again lead the showcase of world class talent at the Olympics Games. This time, the men’s star-studded team can possibly feature the core unit of the Cleveland Cavaliers if LeBron James, […]

Quicken Loans Arena is home to the Eastern Conference Champion Cleveland Cavaliers. Tonight, it will be the host arena for the Republican Presidential Debate, where 10 candidates including Donald Trump, Jeb Bush, and Scott Walker will each be giving their opinions on some of the nation’s most pressing matters. The organizers of the debate got […]

The talent level in the NBA is growing with each passing year. On Thursday afternoon, Team USA announced their 35-man roster for the 2015 Mini-Camp. From the Cavs, Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving will be joining LeBron James on the roster. None of them are expected to participate however. RELATED: The Greatest All-Around Players In […]

With the NBA season creeping closer and closer now that it’s August, its almost time for the NBA to release the 2015-16 schedule. Two games were released these past two days. The first game that was announced was the New Orleans Pelicans taking on the Miami Heat in South Florida. Per league source, tentative (not […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been taking the necessary steps this offseason and getting one step closer to securing their second unit. On Wednesday, the Cavs officially signed free agent forward Ricahrd Jefferson to a one year deal, reportedly worth the veteran’s minimum. Sam Amico reports: Cavs make Richard Jefferson signing official, per GM David Griffin. […]

The off-season is still relatively young but we’ve already been spoiled with a good dose of headlines worthy of everyone’s attention. From teams retooling to players flip-flopping, we now have a good idea on how the powers that be in the NBA will look like when the new season tips off. The fireworks will be […]

The Cavaliers have done a solid job this offseason handling their free agent priorities. They re-signed LeBron James, Kevin Love, and Iman Shumpert to long term deals almost immediately. They then signed Mo Williams and Richard Jefferson to bolster their bench. The only two pieces they have to solve are the deals with Tristan Thompson […]