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In Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the Cleveland Cavaliers took care of the Toronto Raptors by the end of the third quarter. With the lane open,the Cavs took advantage, hitting 26 shots within 10 feet of the basket. RELATED: Forget Making It Rain, Take It Right Down The Lane The Raptors, however, tried […]

Coaching LeBron James is supposed to be a very easy job because of his versatility and high basketball IQ. However, it also comes with the burden of being tasked to control a basketball beast. But that beast, once he gives full trust to the coach, is an extremely valuable asset that no one in the […]

All 6-foot-8 and 250 lbs of him, LeBron James has been one of the league’s most immovable objects and unstoppable forces over the past 13 years. While he has definitely made it work to his advantage, there are also a few times when it goes against his favor. In particular, James’ heft has denied him […]

LeBron James and Kyrie Irving combined for 51 points on 22/30 shooting from the field, a whopping 73%. Aside from their highly efficient scoring, they also combined for eight rebounds, 11 assists, four steals, and three blocks. It was an outstanding performance by the duo, and one that helped the Cavs to an easy Game […]

This Cleveland Cavaliers team is a tight unit, and if the celebrating on the court and hanging out isn’t evidence enough, their comical postgame interviews, where they’re always cracking jokes and seem to be easy going. Those funny postgame interview moments have continued into the Eastern Conference Finals, where James and Irving had a funny […]

Kyle Lowry knows better now as he has taken a detour on the road that Stanley Johnson and Kent Bazemore took before him, and instead followed the lead of his coach, Dwane Casey. RELATED: VIDEO: Kyle Lowry Takes Subtle Jab At LeBron James After subtly slighting LeBron James in an interview right after the Toronto […]

After coming up with a huge Game 7 win to advance to the franchise’s first ever Eastern Conference Finals, Kyle Lowry was asked about how tough it would be to defend LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. While answering the question, Lowry said “LeBron is probably one of the best players in the league aside […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers all-star forward from Akron, Ohio is one of the biggest names in the history of sports. LeBron James has essentially secured his place as one of the top five players in NBA history, and his success has flourished off the court as well. In December 2015, LeBron James signed a lifetime deal […]

Toronto Raptors coach Dwane Casey is a very wise man. After seeing how the subtle jabs from Kent Bazemore and the not so subtle shots from Stanley Johnson aimed at LeBron James backfired, he has elected to take a less agitative stance towards his opponent. RELATED: VIDEO: Kyle Lowry Takes Subtle Jab At LeBron James […]

Kyle Lowry is known to be someone who never lacks confidence. Others may see it as pure cockiness, but the All Star point guard has been that way since his early years. RELATED: FULL DETAILS: Cleveland Cavaliers Eastern Conference Finals Schedule After the Toronto Raptors’ Game 7 win over the Miami Heat, piloting them to […]

With the Cavs having over a week off before the start of the Eastern Conference Finals, James and the Cavs were watching the Heat and Raptors square off for Game 7. A win for the Heat would have given the fans a Lebron-Wade matchup, and many were getting ready for it as a possibility. LeBron […]

In almost every postseason for LeBron James, he’s the guy doing all the work for his team. Whether he was in Cleveland or Miami, James was the number one option for his team. However, that seems to have changed this postseason. James has career playoff averages of 28 points, 8.8 rebounds, 6.7 assists, 1.7 steals, […]

In the 2008-2009 season, the Cleveland Cavaliers won a franchise-record 66 games. Led by a 24-year old LeBron James, Cleveland was rolling on both ends of the floor as they scored 100.3 points per game and limited their opponents to a league-best 91.4 points. RELATED: FULL DETAILS: Cavs Eastern Conference Finals Schedule Released James won […]

When it was announced that Stephen Curry had become the first unanimous Most Valuable Player award winner, LeBron James was quick to give credit towards the Golden State Warriors guard. However, semantics came into play and James took to the word “valuable”, igniting conversations all throughout. He has a valid argument. Take Curry and James […]

After the results for the ‘Most Valuable Player’ award were announced and Stephen Curry became the NBA’s first ever unanimous MVP winner. Not a single first-place vote came to Kawhi Leonard, LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, or Kevin Durant. RELATED: LeBron James Finishes 3rd In NBA MVP Voting, And The Final Tally Is Shocking LeBron James […]

I’ll be honest. I was looking at the two playoff matchups that the Cleveland Cavaliers could face off against in the Eastern Conference Finals, and from a strictly analytical perspective, the Toronto Raptors were an easier matchup for Cleveland. There are a lot of reasons to believe that Toronto might be the better matchup up, […]

LeBron James has an incredible work ethic that helps him take care of his body, but that’s not the only thing that’s contributed to his outstanding performance year-in and year-out. According to Chris Haynes of Cleveland.com, LeBron James gave up pork seven years ago, and hasn’t changed that since. RELATED: VIDEO: Actor Michael Rapaport Takes […]

LeBron James has had some solid teammates throughout his career, but none better than Dwyane Wade and Kyrie Irving. On Wednesday afternoon during the Cavs practice, James was asked about how his current teammate Irving compares to former teammate Wade. Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com reports: “I mean, they’re both special in their own right,” James […]

From the brash and playful teenager who entered the NBA in 2003, LeBron James now takes more pride in being a family man and an active member of his community. He still loves having fun with his teammates on the bench, evidenced by the handshake fest among his Cavalier teammates, but he knows when to […]

This postseason has had some worrisome injuries, but thankfully, the Cleveland Cavaliers have avoided them as they look to begin the Eastern Conference Finals next week. For years, LeBron James has taken incredible care of his body before, during, and after the regular and postseasons. If anyone knows how to come in ready, its LeBron. […]

Shooting the lights out of the Eastern Semis and into the Conference Finals was enough to make the Cleveland Cavaliers national favorites to win the NBA Championship, according to an ESPN poll. In a phone interview with Fox Sports, Julius Erving, also known as the great Dr. J., revealed who he believes will win the […]

LeBron James didn’t get a single vote in the final MVP tally that was announced yesterday, and Stephen Curry collected the first ever unanimous MVP award. On Wednesday, LeBron James was asked about Curry’s MVP award and not getting any first place votes. James also discussed the major difference between “most valuable to their team” […]

With the Cleveland Cavaliers’ dominant performance this postseason, LeBron James yet again joins a special group of players with a common rare accomplishment. RELATED: Curry wins MVP, James still best on Earth James is now one with Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Michael Cooper as the only players in league history to start multiple playoffs […]

LeBron James just came in third place in the NBA’s MVP voting today, getting 0 first place votes as Stephen Curry became the first ever unanimous MVP winner. None were surprised by Curry’s name being announced as the winner of the award, but a combined zero first-place votes for LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard, and Russell […]

Last week, Kyrie Irving was seen showing off his dance moves and doing the Running Man Challenge, a trend that has started by a few Maryland Univerity basketball players. RELATED: VIDEO: Kyrie Irving Yells “Bye Bye” To Palace Crowd After Cavs Sweep Pistons While LeBron and the Cavs were returning home from Game 4 of […]

LeBron James was the Cavs best player this season, and was their most valuable player. He was arguably the most important player to his respective team in the NBA. More than Stephen Curry is to the Golden State Warriors. More than Kawhi Leonard is to the San Antonio Spurs. And arguably more than Kevin Durant […]

We’ve all seen those commercials: the LeBron James Kia commercials where he proves to the doubters on Twitter that he does indeed drive a Kia. But, as well know, commercials can be misleading and could easily be staged to show that LeBron drives it. RELATED: VIDEO: LeBron James Trolls Reporter Who Says Kyrie Irving Was […]

LeBron James helped put Cleveland on the map when he helped guide them to their first ever NBA Finals appearance in 2007. When Kyrie Irving arrived after James’ departure, he was hailed the new man in Cleveland. That is, until James’ return just three years after Irving was drafted. After the Game 4 win over […]

LeBron James made the clutch plays down the stretch, hitting a big bucket and forcing a jumpball that sealed the game for the Cavaliers. After the game, Richard Jefferson and Kyrie Irving mobbed LeBron as he began his postgame interview. Richard Jefferson and Kyrie Irving mob LeBron James during postgame interview #CavsNation #ALLin216 pic.twitter.com/Rusnx5QipR — […]

With the fourth quarter winding down in what was clearly going to be a Game 3 win, LeBron James dribbled around the Atlanta defense trying to play out the clock. Jeff Teague was frustrated at the loss and shoved LeBron out of bounds and into a couple fans sitting behind the basket. RELATED: Pistons’ Marcus […]

The Cavs had four guys score at least 20 points in Game 3 and can close out the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday. Channing Frye had 27 points, LeBron James and Kyrie Irving had 24 apiece, and Love also added a big-time double-double with 21 points and 15 rebounds. RELATED: Pistons’ Marcus Morris Reacts To Channing […]

Charles Barkley’s comments telling the Hawks to take out a Cavalier hasn’t sat well with a lot of people over the past couple of days, but it’s been especially disturbing to the Cavaliers. Tyronn Lue came out and fired back at Barkley yesterday during the Cavs travel day. Ahead of Friday’s Game 3 between the […]

The space beyond the three point arc has been J.R. Smith’s playground for many years. Whether it’s taking shots from the parking lot or hoisting fadeaway jumpers from long distance, the higher the degree of difficulty is, the more comfortable Smith becomes. RELATED: VIDEO: Kyle Korver Reacts To J.R. Smith 3-Point Barrage, Hails Smith As […]

When LeBron James came back to the Cleveland Cavaliers, he expected to be competing for an NBA Championship. He also knew that at one point or another, he’d very likely have to get through the Miami Heat in order to get further in the postseason and even to the Finals. The 2016 Eastern Conference Finals […]

Tristan Thompson’s impact doesn’t come at the scoring side of the ball, but rather the hustle part of basketball, as we’ve all seen since last postseason and especially this postseason. Aside from one bad game in Game 2 of the Detroit series where he battled foul trouble and never found a rhythm on the court, […]

When LeBron James entered the NBA, the most apparent hole in his game was his shooting. But through countless hours of work, the once fading away form has turned into a more squared and fundamentally sound shot. However, after peaking in 2012-2013 at 40.6%, his three-point accuracy has seen a downhill trend. This season, he […]

LeBron James and the Cavs are beginning their second round matchup against the Atlanta Hawks tonight at home. With the Cavs expected to make a deep postseason run, all talks in regards to the summer are left for exactly then, but that won’t stop former Lakers legend and current VP Magic Johnson from getting an […]

For months now, we’ve been hearing rumors of a potential ‘Space Jam 2’ sequel that will star LeBron James and the Looney Tunes. It was never confirmed, but something that fans really began to expect. On Monday, the rumors were finally confirmed by Rebecca Ford of The Hollywood Reporter The rumors for a potential Space […]

The Golden State Warriors are a tight bunch, and they’ve showed that they are the best team in the NBA throughout the regular season. Even though the playoffs, they’ve shown that they’ve got guys who can step up when their leader Stephen Curry sits with an injured knee. In Game 1 of the Warriors-Blazers series, […]