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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

Since the NBA free agency period began on July 1st, 2015 one huge topic of discussion has been free agent power forward, Tristan Thompson. Since being the fourth pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, he has had a solid NBA career and has shown glimpses of All Star potential. His numbers have not exactly reflected […]

Rest is extremely valuable in the tough grind that is the NBA regular season and the Cleveland Cavaliers will welcome every moment of break that they can get as they are a team that is set to play in May and June. A subtle stat was dug up by the analytics gurus of NBA Savant […]

If you’re from Cleveland, you’ve probably heard of the hip-hop group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. They’ve won a Grammy Award in 1997 for their hit single “Tha Crossroads” while also winning a pair of American Music Awards for “Bone Thugs-N-Harmony” in 1998 and 2007. Together, the group helped take hip-hop to a new and unique level. In […]

The NBA always does an annual survey with the league’s incoming rookie class. Here are the questions the rookies were asked and the answers they gave about their upcoming NBA careers: Favorite To Win Rookie Of The Year: 1. Jahlil Okafor, Philadelphia — 41.9 percent 2. Stanley Johnson, Detroit — 19.4 percent 3. Karl-Anthony Towns, […]

For the past month, the Cavs worries have been re-signing Tristan Thompson and J.R. Smith, two players who were key to the 2015 Finals run, to new deals. Now that Smith has been re-signed to a two-year, $10 million deal, the attention is now all on Smith. The Cavs gambled when they made the trade […]

LeBron James is an avid tweeter and is very active on social media. The only time he shuts it down is during the playoffs, when he’s fully focused on basketball. James has more than 23.2 million followers and Twitter, and everyone one of his tweets get hundreds of thousands of favorites and retweets while reaching […]

LeBron James was enough reason for people to brave traffic and rain as the four-time NBA Most Valuable Player and two-time champion warmed up on his dunking skills when he graced a Nike event in Manila to the delight of a 10,000-strong crowd. RELATED: LeBron James’ Top 10 Dunks Of All Time James started the […]

LeBron James was J.R. Smith’s biggest fan when talks heated up about Smith coming to Cleveland back in January. Now, after more than a month and a half of discussion in free agency, J.R. Smith and the Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed on a new 2-year, $5 million contract. On Thursday, J.R. Smith posted the announcement […]

After more than a month and a half of deliberation between the Cleveland Cavaliers and J.R. Smith, the pair have finally agreed on a contract. On Thursday, J.R. Smith posted the announcement via Instagram. RELATED: 10 Things You Didn’t Know About J.R. Smith Smith posted some great numbers when he was with the Cavs this […]

The NBA always does an annual survey with the league’s incoming rookie class. Mentioned in the survey are three questions about some general NBA topics. Which rookie was the biggest steal at where he was selected in the Draft, what will be the biggest adjustment for you, playing in the NBA?, and which rookie is […]

The performance you saw out of the Cleveland Cavaliers last season was as close to an NBA championship as they’ve been in the team’s history. Two wins away, with a heartbreaking loss on their home floor, the Cavs will be back with a vengeance next season. As of right now, the Cavaliers are odds on […]

Mo Williams, after playing some his best basketball in Cleveland, is back with the Cavaliers after a few rough years with the Clippers, Jazz, Blazers, Hornets, and Timberwolves. Williams signed for less here than he could have with some other teams when he agreed to a 2-year, $4.2 million deal with the Cavs. If Williams […]

Like most storylines in LeBron James’ career, the tension between him and Kevin Love insinuated by subversive thinkers results from taking the King’s life too personally. James revealed his inner circle of Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul and Dwyane Wade – the tremendous draft class of 2003 – to silence any speculation of his relationship with […]

Whether you’re watching the game at home or live in the arena, it’s always fun to spot celebrities in the crowd. It all started with the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1980’s, where celebrities would make their presence known at sporting events. Some celebrity fans have stuck with their teams through thick and thin; celebs […]

While the Cleveland Cavaliers have been busy trying to negotiate a contract extension with Tristan Thompson and J.R. Smith, one player is in town to scope out his possible new home. Sasha Kaun is reportedly in Cleveland and is house hunting. He is getting ready to play his first season in the NBA with the […]

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 […]