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Thursday marked the end of an era for the Utah Jazz as they traded franchise star Donovan Mitchell to the Cleveland Cavaliers. It was the last domino to fall after shipping off Rudy Gobert as well earlier in the summer and now, this franchise will have a much different look next season. On Saturday, the […]

Even if the New York Knicks were not involved in any trade, they are the talk of the town once again. As the most obvious rumored destination for Donovan Mitchell, the Knicks faltered this deal as Mitchell got traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers for a substantial package. Pairing Mitchell with Jalen Brunson would have been […]

The New York Knicks have ended up on the losing end yet again. After a rumor-filled offseason that saw them emerging as the clear frontrunner to trade for New York native Donovan Mitchell, it all came crashing down for the Knicks on Thursday after it was announced that the Utah Jazz had agreed on a […]

There was a great deal of uncertainty surrounding Collin Sexton’s future after he tore his meniscus last year. The former eighth overall pick has had some impressive moments already in his career but was bumped out of the future plans of the Cavs due to the injury and strong play of Darius Garland. There was […]

The All-Star trade that finally looked like it would go the New York Knicks’ way, well, didn’t. The Cleveland Cavaliers swooped in after the Utah Jazz didn’t cave to the hardball stance from Leon Rose and co. Most trade negotiations see the pursuing party gradually increase their offer as time goes by. But that’s not […]

Imagine making all the requisite wedding preparations, getting your wedding suit/dress tailored, arranging the catering, inviting all the guests, and booking the venue. You wake up excited to walk towards the altar, make your vows, and say “I do”. And when the wedding commences, you get abandoned at the altar. That’s what the New York […]

Well, that was something none of us expected. The Cleveland Cavaliers shocked the basketball world by trading for Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell. Up until yesterday, the prevailing idea was that Mitchell would end up with his hometown New York Knicks. Instead, Spida heads to a young team led by Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen. […]

Donovan Mitchell’s trade move to the Cleveland Cavaliers sent shockwaves to the entire basketball world. The New York Knicks were long considered the favorites to land the now-ex-Utah Jazz superstar, only for the Cavs to come in and destroy New York’s hopes and dreams at the 13th hour. Previous reports suggest that the Knicks set […]

Utah Jazz stud Jordan Clarkson woke up to some shocking news after he learned that now-ex-teammate Donovan Mitchell has been traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Clarkson took to Twitter to share his immediate reaction to this major development, and it probably sums up how the entire city of Utah is feeling right now. Clarkson added […]

You just know that Stephen A Smith was going to come out with a passionate tirade against the New York Knicks once news broke that the Utah Jazz have agreed to trade Donovan Mitchell to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Smith’s Knicks were always the favorites to land Mitchell, but in the end, New York failed to […]

Donovan Mitchell’s tenure with the Utah Jazz has reportedly come to a close. But the electric star guard isn’t heading back home to the New York Knicks, his presumed destination ever since news broke in July that Utah was looking to trade him. The Cleveland Cavaliers came out of nowhere to win the Mitchell sweepstakes, […]

The Donovan Mitchell trade saga came to a close on Thursday, as the Cleveland Cavaliers wound up being the winners of the sweepstakes. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski noted that the Cavaliers shipped off three players, three unprotected first-round picks, and two pick swaps to the Utah Jazz for the versatile scorer. The Knicks were heavily linked […]

Former Utah Jazz superstar Donovan Mitchell was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday afternoon. Let’s take a look at the updated NBA Finals odds brought to you by FanDuel. As the NFL and college football season are approaching, ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski decided to drop a bomb for the NBA world to enjoy for […]

In a shocking turn of events, the Cleveland Cavaliers have swooped in and acquired Donovan Mitchell from the Utah Jazz in a blockbuster trade. Via Woj: The Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired Donovan Mitchell in a trade, sources tell ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) September 1, 2022 The Cavs will be sending a haul in return […]

As the 2022-23 NBA season rapidly approaches, it is time for the Cleveland Cavaliers (and all NBA teams) to start making final roster tweaks to start the year off on the right foot. For Cleveland, this means deciding whether or not to make a trade before the preseason starts on October 5, or the regular […]

There hasn’t been much progress with regard to Collin Sexton’s contract extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavs don’t seem to be acting with any sense of urgency, and it appears as though they are seriously exploring the possibility of parting ways with the former No. 8 overall pick. Right now, the Dallas Mavericks have […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers picked Andrew Wiggins as the No. 1 overall selection in the 2014 NBA Draft. Unfortunately, he was never able to suit up for the Cavs. Well, now a bona fide All-Star, Wiggins might just get his chance to do so soon. While there has been a lot of talk of Los Angeles […]

The Miami Heat’s pursuit of Brooklyn Nets want-away superstar Kevin Durant appears to have bogged down. The same is the case for their chase for Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz. At this point, it seems that Miami might not be able to bring a new superstar to South Beach this summer. Now might be […]

JR Smith had a very good career in the NBA. He won two NBA championships, won awards throughout his career and at one time was known as one of the more deadly shooters in the league. At times during his career, he appeared to have a specific mentality of a player that garners attention. Clearly, […]

The Utah Jazz are retooling their roster this offseason, and according to the latest rumor, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton is a prime target for them. However, fans shouldn’t expect anything to happen until the team makes a decision on Donovan Mitchell. Sam Amico of Hoops Wire reported that the Jazz have explored the idea […]

In an NBA offseason that’s been filled with a ton of player movement, coaching changes, and roster overhaul, this has paved the way for new teams to enter the playoff mix in 2023. As we gear up for what’s set to be another exciting NBA campaign, there’s bound to be some new competition entering the […]

Everyone talks about “The Decision,” when LeBron James announced he was joining the Miami Heat. However, people don’t discuss his return to Cleveland as much. It was something that was crucial for the Cavaliers franchise. But Miami’s Pat Riley made a shocking proposal prior to LeBron’s return to the Cavaliers, per NBA insider Marc Stein. […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers took a leap last season, and they’re hoping to take an even bigger one in their 2022-2023 campaign. The Cavs finished with the eight-best record in the Eastern Conference last season. They lost both of their play-in games, but it was still the young squad’s best result since LeBron James left the […]

At the moment, Collin Sexton remains to be one of the bigger names in the market that has yet to secure a new deal in free agency. The Cleveland Cavaliers guard has already been linked to several teams, but at this point, it sounds like the San Antonio Spurs aren’t going to be joining the […]

It may be the offseason, but the summer league has arrived and is front and center of the basketball world on Thursday! The Cleveland Cavaliers square off with the Detroit Pistons on Thursday. Join us for our NBA odds series, where our Cavaliers-Pistons prediction and pick will be revealed.   The Cavaliers are fresh off […]

Restricted free agent Collin Sexton is receiving interest from the Miami Heat and Utah Jazz, according to Sam Amico. As an RFA, Sexton can sign an offer sheet with any team but Cleveland has the right to match any offer. The number of teams that can offer Sexton the deal he is looking for is […]

LeBron James’ former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate Matthew Dellavedova has gotten a chance with the Sacramento Kings to work on his NBA comeback. According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, Dellavedova is working out with the Kings in Las Vegas in a bid to play again in the NBA. He is just 31 years old and certainly […]

Twelve years ago today, the NBA world witnessed one of LeBron James’ most infamous moments. Yes, it’s “The Decision”. In a televised broadcast, LeBron announced his intentions to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers for the Miami Heat. It’s one of the most defining moments of his long and storied career. (via ESPN Stats & Info) On […]

The Golden State Warriors became the first team to ever surrender a 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals when they fell to LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016. But even that historic collapse doesn’t quite convey just how close they were to repeating as champions and beating Cleveland for the second year in […]

A lot of moving parts are in motion right now as the NBA rumor mill is heating up. All eyes are on the Brooklyn Nets as the front office might have to move on from Kyrie Irving a lot sooner than expected. The clock is ticking for him to make a decision, but rumors are […]

Collin Sexton’s 2021 – 22 campaign is a bit confusing for Cleveland Cavaliers fans. On one hand, the shooting guard performed excellently when he was healthy towards the start of the season. However… the Cavs continued to be good even after Sexton went down with a season-ending injury. It calls into question just how important […]

LeBron James is easily one of the most feared players in NBA history. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar is one of the most dominant players of all-time, with the ability to take over games at a moment’s notice. There’s a reason why he’s the guy consistently challenging Michael Jordan for the GOAT crown. One good […]

Right now, Kyrie Irving is trying to get the best deal he can with the Brooklyn Nets. If that does not come to fruition, then it appears that he’s more than happy to walk away and leave the team hanging. If you ask former NBA champion turned NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins, however, he has some […]

Los Angeles Lakers fans may be caught off guard by this. If Brian Windhorst is right, however, then LeBron James may leave the Lakers next year and rejoin the Cleveland Cavaliers. That’s not a certainty or even a probability. Right now, it’s really more of a conspiracy theory. But admittedly, an interesting one, especially coming […]

Kansas Jayhawks star Ochai Agbaji saw his childhood dream come true on Thursday night as he was selected 14th overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2022 NBA Draft. Agbaji was arguably KU’s best player last season en route to winning a National Championship. The 6’5″ wing, who has a 6’10” wingspan, played for years […]

Gary Payton II had the time of his life on Monday as the Golden State Warriors took to the streets of San Francisco to show off their new championship hardware to Dub Nation. Before the parade, Payton promised to pay homage to the great JR Smith by going shirtless throughout the festivities. The Warriors stud […]

This is the story behind the high school player that was once ranked ahead of LeBron James. His name is Lenny Cooke. And yes, he was just that good. Back in the summer of 2001, we had a bubbling pool of future NBA talent all waiting for their chance of being drafted into the biggest […]

The Golden State Warriors won their fourth NBA title in the last eight seasons, beating the Boston Celtics in Game 6 of the NBA Finals Thursday night. While the Warriors are likely still celebrating that win, deservedly, the Los Angeles Lakers find themselves in a very different place. Los Angeles did not even reach the […]

Back in 2014, the Cleveland Cavaliers selected Andrew Wiggins as the first overall pick in the draft. Wiggins, who now plies his trade with the Golden State Warriors, never got a chance to suit up for the Cavs, though. Not long after Cleveland picked a 19-year-old Wiggins in the 2014 NBA Draft, LeBron James decided […]