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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 […]

LeBron James’ impending decision has Cleveland Cavaliers fans wondering what if, as a myriad of changes resulted in an unprecedented season with James still managing to carry the team to a fourth straight NBA Finals. It was only a year ago that the Cavs could line themselves to acquire then-Indiana Pacers forward Paul George, but talks […]

The jersey that Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard J.R. Smith wore during Game 1 of the 2018 NBA Finals will be put up for auction, according to a report from Sports Illustrated. As most hoops fans will remember, Smith had a bit of a brain fart, as they say, in the closing minutes of Game 1 […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will face a domino effect after their biggest star, LeBron James, makes his free-agent decision. The franchise has been rumored to turn the wheels on forward Kevin Love if James leaves, likely not seeing any No. 1 scorer potential in him after a rather disappointing spell with the organization. According to Terry […]

It’s been recently reported that Kawhi Leonard had expressed his intent to be traded by the San Antonio Spurs. As such, NBA teams have scoured all possible objectives on how to possibly land him. The Cleveland Cavaliers, who are on the verge of being left by LeBron James again, have reportedly inquired about Leonard. According […]

Major changes are coming to the Cleveland Cavaliers, whether LeBron James remains with the team or not. One of those changes could be moving on from Kevin Love. Formerly the Cavs’ third wheel, Love became the second option after the departure of Kyrie Irving, and played well. Even though he put up solid numbers in […]

LeBron James has a big summer coming up and there are going to be a lot of factors that will weigh on his decision on where he wants to play. Shaquille O’Neal who was once James’ teammate has one word of advice — don’t go chasing rings. In an interview with Ian Begley of ESPN,  […]

Larry Nance Jr. is entering the final year of his rookie contract and it sounds like the Cleveland Cavaliers are interested in offering him an extension. The Cavs can begin negotiating with Nance, who will make roughly $2.3 million next season, on July 1. According to a report from Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com, there is […]

With the 2017-18 NBA season only ending a little bit ago, things are buzzing in Northeast Ohio. The Cleveland Cavaliers’ future is currently in limbo, with everything hinging on whether LeBron James will either leave or return. With the team at a crossroads, there will be some big changes. If James does stay, the team […]

Third-string point guard is not an incredibly important position, but there is still some worth to it, as the Cleveland Cavaliers discovered this season. Jose Calderon filled that role in 2017-2018, and despite the rather negative reaction at his signing, performed rather well in his limited action. After having Kay Felder as the reserve point […]

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 […]

In less than a week’s time, Koby Altman, and co. will have to make a crucial decision on the Cleveland Cavaliers’ No.8 pick in the NBA Draft. The options are aplenty but LeBron James’ hanging status makes it all the more complicated. They could use the pick or trade it for a more established star. […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have a big summer ahead of them starting with Thursday night’s NBA Draft, where they hold the number eight overall pick and have the potential to select a young star in the making. On top of that, the Cavs also have to deal with the upcoming free agency of superstar LeBron James, […]

Up next in this series is another fairly new addition, former Los Angeles Laker Jordan Clarkson. Late in the playoffs, Clarkson found himself in Ty Lue’s doghouse because of his extremely poor performance. However, this does not mean that Clarkson is on his way out of Cleveland, to the chagrin of many Cavalier fans. In […]

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 […]

There is a big push to get a statue of LeBron James put up in Cleveland, and it’s coming from an unlikely source in a town clergy. “We, the clergy of Greater Cleveland, are calling for a life-sized statue of LeBron James to be erected in this city, and a street named in his honor. […]

Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard J.R. Smith took to Instagram early Thursday morning to share a bit of good news with his friends and followers. He and his wife, Jewel Harris, have welcomed a baby girl into this world. Her name? Denver. “She’s here!!!!,” Smith wrote in his post, referring to Denver. “Welcome to the world, […]

With the future of the Cleveland Cavaliers hanging in the balance, depending on what LeBron James decides to do, it’s time to take a look at the current roster and determine what direction the team should take with its players, whether James stays or leaves. First up is starting point guard George Hill, who was […]

Former NBA player Stephen Jackson went in on LeBron James after a convincing loss to the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals, questioning his heart, not his hand throughout the series. Jackson appeared on Fox Sports 1, speaking his heart out on this fourth Cavs-Warriors iteration, having much more to say and even prompting […]

With the 2018 NBA Draft nearly upon us, Koby Altman, general manager of the Cleveland Cavaliers, and his front office have left no stone unturned. They have worked out a ton of players including Duke’s Wendell Carter Jr., Kentucky’s Kevin Knox, Alabama’s Collin Sexton, and IMG Academy’s Anfernee Simons. After working out everyone and their […]

Doubts have been placed on LeBron James on whether or not his hand was really broken. To put everything to rest below is a photographic investigation of James’ injured hand. Did he fake it to gain sympathy? Or did he really play in the NBA Finals with a handicap? Michael Hurley of CBS Boston culled […]

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 […]

With it officially being the time of the year when everyone has a declaration to make about where Cleveland Cavaliers forward Lebron James will play next, it is now the turn of Migos to chime in. For those unaware, Migos is not one person, but a three-person rap group. As the kids say these days, […]

Though the 2017-18 season is in the rearview mirror, teams all across the NBA are gearing up for Summer League action, including the Cleveland Cavaliers. In fact, for the first time, all 30 teams are participating. This year’s tournament runs from July 6th through July 17th, with the championship game scheduled to be played at […]

With rumors (whether founded or otherwise) swirling that LeBron James is interested in bringing Russell Westbrook to the Cleveland Cavaliers, it’s time to take a look at how the Cavs would change if Westbrook joined the team. In order to know how the Cavs would look with Westbrook, we need to break down how they […]

In 2010, LeBron James was lambasted for his TV special entitled “The Decision” where a young man announced in an unceremonious fashion that he’ll be leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers. In 2014, James, more matured this time, announced his decision to return to the Cavs via an eloquently-penned letter that goes deep within the hearts of […]

After being swept in the NBA Finals by the Golden State Warriors, the Cleveland Cavaliers’ offseason is officially underway. Many are expecting the Cavs to have a complete overhaul of the roster regardless of whether or not LeBron James decides to stay home and play in Cleveland. They’ll re-tool around the eighth overall pick in […]

The Golden State Warriors won the 2018 NBA Finals in a clean sweep, eliminating the Cleveland Cavaliers and sending them into a summer of uncertainty with LeBron James’ free agency coming up. During the parade, stars like Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, and Klay Thompson had fun moments with the crowd while guys like Nick Young […]

Now that the 2017-18 NBA season is in the books, most teams around the league have shifted their focus to the upcoming Draft, including the Cleveland Cavaliers, who hold the No. 8 pick. Just who the Cavs might select remains to be seen, but it sounds like they’re interested in Collin Sexton. Sexton is a […]

This summer’s NBA free agency seems to hinge on one thing, LeBron James. Once James decides where he is going to play next season, the rest of the dominos can fall into place. One guy that could have a big impact on where James ends up is Paul George, and there is a chance that […]

On Friday, the NBA Finals ended with a demoralizing yet almost inevitable result: The Golden State Warriors took home their second straight Larry O’Brien trophy and their third in four years, defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers by a score of 108-85. Although the Cavs put up a good fight for much of the series, the final […]

After getting swept in the 2018 NBA Finals, the Cleveland Cavaliers’ tumultuous season is finally over and done. Swarmed in drama, injuries, and horrendous defense, Cavs fans can finally breathe easy after a season that felt six seasons long. But, they cannot breath easy for too long as the drama cycle will start up soon […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will need to pull off the proverbial rabbit out of their hat if they hope to keep hometown hero LeBron James in town this summer, but attracting big names could prove more difficult than ever. Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com explained just how ugly the Cavs’ roster situation is — making it highly […]

If LeBron James elects to return to the Cleveland Cavaliers, many changes will be made to better the team. According to former Cleveland Browns star Josh Cribbs, one of those moves may be a bigger splash than anticipated, with the Cavs bringing on Russell Westbrook. Rumor has it @KingJames bringing @russwest44 to the @cavs #enoughsaid […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have a huge summer ahead of them, and many are wondering if they witnessed LeBron James’ final game as a member of the Cavs. His time in Northeast Ohio will easily be most remembered for the 2016 NBA Championship he helped bring, but if you ask James what he thinks his greatest […]

LeBron James’ Springhill Entertainment and HBO are set to release their film called, “Student Athlete,” a documentary detailing college sports and how athletes are being exploited. From producers @mavcarter and @SteveStoute and executive producer @KingJames, HBO Sports presents Student Athlete, a documentary revealing the exploitative world of high-revenue college sports. Premiering October 2 on HBO. […]

If LeBron James leaves the Cleveland Cavaliers this summer it’s going to take a rebuild to get the team back into playoff contention, but Dan Gilbert thinks he can eventually build a championship contender, even without LeBron as the focal point. Brian Windhorst of ESPN was guest hosting the Hoop Collective podcast and said that […]

LeBron James finished his 15th season by doing the imaginable — playing 82 games and singlehandedly leading a hollowed out roster to the NBA Finals, his eighth straight. Yet despite a superhuman effort in Game 1 that wound up as a loss, King James proved unable to keep that same pace or transform any of […]

LeBron James might be one of the highest-paid players in the league, but the Cleveland Cavaliers star was hard-pressed to receive half of his earnings, according to ESPN’s Darren Rovell. James made a beefy $33.3 million salary this past 2017-18 season, but wound up with only $16.7 million of it after federal and state taxes, […]