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Cleveland CavaliersDarius Garland's nagging hamstring could leave the Cavs hamstrung on offense

Thirty minutes before the Cleveland Cavaliers opened up at home against the Oklahoma City Thunder, All-Star point guard Darius Garland was ruled out by the team. Garland, who had 15 points and five assists in Cleveland’s recent win over the Brooklyn Nets, has been dealing with a strained left hamstring. He was able to play […]

Cleveland CavaliersCavs' Evan Mobley sends bold warning to Chet Holmgren ahead of Thunder game

With no Jarrett Allen available for the Cleveland Cavaliers, star big man Evan Mobley has had to step up at center. In their season-opening win over the Brooklyn Nets, Mobley was starting at center for the Cavs and had to deal with Nic Claxton and Ben Simmons. While Mobley only scored 10 points and grabbed […]

Cleveland CavaliersJarrett Allen's availability amid injury is still uncertain for Cavs

After a statement win over the Brooklyn Nets to start the season, the Cleveland Cavaliers have to feel good about their chances when they open up home court against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Max Strus was the game’s hero, and it became clear that the three-point marksman would be key to unlocking Cleveland’s offense on […]

Cleveland CavaliersInjuries still hampering Cavs heading into home opener vs. Thunder

After knocking off the Brooklyn Nets on the road to open the season, the Cleveland Cavaliers are headed back to the friendly confines of Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse to host the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first game of a back-to-back homestand. Despite missing key players like Jarrett Allen (ankle) and Dean Wade (illness), and uncertainty […]

Cleveland CavaliersHaving Max Strus on the loose will perfect the Cavs' offense

When the Cleveland Cavaliers signed Max Strus in free agency, some said that Cleveland paid too much to acquire him. Strus cost the Cavs $15.6 million this season and $62 million over the next four years. Moreover, signing Strus forced Cleveland to send two second-round picks, Cedi Osman and Lamar Stevens to the San Antonio […]

Cleveland CavaliersJarrett Allen's status headlines concerning Cavs injury report for season opener vs Nets

The Cleveland Cavaliers will be opening the 2023-24 season against the Brooklyn Nets at least a bit shorthanded. After missing the entire preseason with a bone bruise in his left ankle, Cleveland big man Jarrett Allen remains sidelined and will be unavailable for Wednesday’s game. Allen was initially ruled out on October 7th after suffering […]

Cleveland CavaliersWhat Dave Joerger adds to J.B. Bickerstaff's Cavs coaching staff

Before kicking off the 2023-24 NBA season, the Cleveland Cavaliers added a new face to their coaching staff. Sources confirm to ClutchPoints that the Cavs have added former Memphis Grizzlies and Sacramento Kings head coach Dave Joerger to their staff as a coaching consultant. The Athletic‘s Shams Charania initially reported the news. Like Luke Walton, Joerger […]

Cleveland CavaliersCavs bold predictions for 2023-24 NBA season

Ladies and gentlemen, the Cleveland Cavaliers are back as they kick off the 2023-24 NBA season in Dumbo against the Brooklyn Nets. A lot of eyes will be on the Cavs this season after getting bounced by the New York Knicks in the first round of the 2023 Eastern Conference playoffs. After dominating the NBA […]

Cleveland CavaliersJarrett Allen's availability uncertain for Cavs season opener vs. Nets

Early into training camp, the Cleveland Cavaliers announced that All-Star big man Jarrett Allen would be sidelined for two weeks with a bone bruise in his left ankle. Once those two weeks came and went, Allen would be reevaluated, and the Cavs would have a clearer understanding of whether or not he’d be able to […]

Cleveland CavaliersThe clock is ticking on key decisions for the Cavs' future

With the NBA regular season almost here, the Cleveland Cavaliers have to take care of a few pieces of housekeeping before they kick things off in Brooklyn against the Nets. Monday is the deadline for several contract- and roster-related decisions across the NBA. Here are the most important ones for the Cavs: Isaac Okoro’s possible […]

Cleveland CavaliersEvan Mobley showcases ability to take Cavs to next level in preseason finale

All preseason long, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been stressing that star big man Evan Mobley would be a central feature on offense. Of course, the Cavs want Mobley to remain locked in on defense, the greatest attribute of his ever-evolving game. But in Cleveland’s preseason finale loss at the hands of the Indiana Pacers, Mobley’s […]

Cleveland CavaliersCavs' Caris LeVert drops eye-opening Sixth Man of the Year, All-Star comparison

Unlike last year, Cleveland Cavaliers swingman Caris LeVert said during the team’s annual media day that his role is more defined heading into the upcoming season. This isn’t LeVert throwing shade at his Cavs teammates, coaching staff or the organization, mind you. It’s more that LeVert saw stints starting, coming off the bench, out of […]

Cleveland CavaliersCavs' J.B. Bickerstaff envisions vital role for Caris LeVert entering 2023-24 season

Even though Ricky Rubio remains away from basketball to address his mental health, the Cleveland Cavaliers still need a backup point guard. As talented as Darius Garland is, there will be moments when he needs a reprieve from the court. There will also be times when the Cavs don’t have Garland, whether it’s due to […]

Cleveland CavaliersHow much Cavs star Evan Mobley could make in contract extension

Before the 2023-24 NBA season kicked off, the Cleveland Cavaliers took care of business when they announced they had picked up the team option on the fourth and final year of Evan Mobley’s rookie contract; which worth $11.2 million. The No. 3 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft by Cleveland and a unanimous NBA All-Rookie […]

Cleveland CavaliersCavs rotation for preseason finale vs. Pacers, revealed

The Cleveland Cavaliers are heading to Indianapolis to face the Pacers on Friday evening. According to head coach J.B. Bickerstaff, the preseason finale will more or less be a dress rehearsal. The plan for Friday’s tune-up is to have all the regulars, except Jarrett Allen, who is set to be re-evaluated this weekend after suffering […]

NBAIsaiah Thomas has been a disappointment to say the least, and it is time to let him go

With the New Year just only a few days old fans of the Cleveland Cavaliers were beyond ecstatic because Isaiah Thomas, who had been sidelined for seven months with a hip injury, was finally making his debut in wine and gold against the Portland Trailblazers. In his first game, Thomas, who was a big surprise, […]

Cleveland CavaliersNBA players making social media headlines this week

With another week gone in the NBA’s offseason, and one week closer to the start of the 2017-18 NBA Regular Season, here are what players in the Association have been talking about this week: The biggest bombshell from the last week was that Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving requested a trade out of Cleveland due […]

Oklahoma City ThunderNick Collison says Russell Westbrook got frustrated last season, will embrace Paul George

According to Fred Katz of The Oklahoman, Oklahoma City Thunder power forward Nick Collison shared that Thunder guard and reigning MVP Russell Westbrook was “frustrated” with the team last season and will have to change parts of his style of play to involve his new teammates to the best of his ability. “As good a […]

Los Angeles LakersLakers-Celtics game on July 8 was most-watched summer league game ever

As reported by Laker Nation’s Serena Winters, the July 8th Summer League matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics was the most-watched Summer League game ever, with roughly 1.1 million views on ESPN. The Lakers also played in six of the seven most viewed games on ESPN in Summer League history: ESPN sent […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves are working on a contract extension for Andrew Wiggins

According to Jerry Zgoda of the Star Tribune, the Minnesota Timberwolves are working towards a contract extension with star forward Andrew Wiggins. Thibs on a forthcoming contract extension for Wiggins: "We're working on it right now." — Jerry Zgoda (@JerryZgoda) July 19, 2017 Originally a first overall pick of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Wiggins was quickly […]

Phoenix SunsSuns sign GM Ryan McDonough to extension, hire James Jones as VP of Basketball Operations

The Phoenix Suns announced today that the team and general manager Ryan McDonough have agreed to a multi-year contract extension through the 2019-20 season. The team also announced that 14-year veteran swingman James Jones, recently with the Cleveland Cavaliers, has also joined the team as Vice President of Basketball Operations. BREAKING: Suns extend Ryan McDonough, […]

Oklahoma City ThunderOklahoma City Thunder will not have jersey ads, eliminating Sunset jerseys

With Nike taking over as the manufacturer of the NBA’s uniforms for the start of the 2017-18 regular season, there were expected to be numerous changes for the majority of NBA franchises. Some teams expected to have a new look going into next season are the Cleveland Cavaliers and Minnesota Timberwolves. But, unlike Cleveland and […]

New York Knicks10 Things People Are Tweeting About Carmelo Anthony

Winds of change are blowing through New York City, especially at Madison Square Garden. With the New York Knicks recently signing Scott Perry as general manager of the team and Steve Mills and President of Basketball Operations, the tandem of Perry and Mills has made it clear that he wants to rebuild the team with […]

Los Angeles Lakers10 Things People Are Tweeting About Lonzo Ball

After winning MVP for the 2017 NBA Summer League due to his outstanding play, Los Angeles Lakers rookie point guard Lonzo Ball has been the talk of NBA Twitterverse: Lonzo Ball named NBA Summer League MVP in Las Vegas. 16.3 points9.3 assists7.7 rebounds pic.twitter.com/asSJywCxsA — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) July 18, 2017 Showtime is back, baby: […]

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