Cleveland Cavaliers Articles - Page 61

Throughout the team’s history, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been involved in a number of trade deals that were of the landscape-altering variety. Perhaps the most relevant in recent memory is the blockbuster trade deal of 2017 that sent away point guard Kyrie Irving to the Boston Celtics. In line with this, the Cavs have likewise […]

Everyone remembers the earth-shattering NBA moment when LeBron James announced his departure from the Cleveland Cavaliers and his intent to join the Miami Heat. He infamously announced “The Decision” on live television, an ESPN segment aired during prime time for the whole world to see. While it was LeBron who dropped his plans on air, […]

We all remember the infamous J.R. Smith game. LeBron James definitely isn’t forgetting that anytime soon. It was so frustrating with the game theirs for the taking, that nobody would’ve blamed LeBron James for destroying something with his bare hands in anger. Apparently, that’s exactly what happened. J.R. Smith’s incredible blunder in the closing moments […]

ESPN’s “Backstory: The Decision” reveals new insight on LeBron James’ infamous night back in 2010 that shook the NBA world. “The Decision” saw LeBron announce his decision to take his talents to the Miami Heat on live television, resulting in Cleveland Cavaliers fans burning his jersey and Cavs owner Dan Gilbert writing an angry letter […]

Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green believes Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has a “flawless” basketball résumé. As a result, Green thinks LeBron is “arguably” the greatest basketball player of all time: 👀 pic.twitter.com/NChbn0csfF — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) June 23, 2020 Michael Jordan and LeBron James are universally recognized as the two greatest […]

Former NBA swingman Caron Butler played alongside and against some of the best basketball players that have ever lived as he playing career spanned about 15 years atop the highest level. As a result, Butler definitely knows a thing or two about the game and was recently asked about the greatest NBA player of all […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James will be the latest star athlete to be the subject of an ESPN docuseries. But as opposed to a “Last Dance”-esque revisitation of James’ prolific accomplishments on the hardwood, the next installment of ESPN’s “Backstory” series will center on one of the more criticized moments of James’ life in […]

The coronavirus pandemic and the recently strained relationship with China are two major reasons why the NBA will take a hiatus from massive salaries and record contracts for the foreseeable future. The league was bound to lose any prospect of good fortune in the upcoming salary cap once Daryl Morey’s comments supporting Hong Kong freedom […]

Kyrie Irving is a very interesting dude. He’s simply not like any other basketball player in the league. However, there might be one or two things you don’t know about the All-Star point guard. Below are some not-so-known facts about Irving, that may (or may not) change your perception of him. 1. A Basketball Prodigy […]

The New York Knicks still claim to be a free agent destination, but their consistent inability to lure stars has proven otherwise. With (another) new front office in charge led by Leon Rose and an unprecedented offseason looming bereft of star free agents, the Knicks will be looking to the trade market for marquee additions […]

The 2019-20 NBA campaign is set to resume in late July (or at least that’s what it looks like), meaning that the offseason will be quite a bit later than usual this year. Actually, it will probably be around the time the NBA regular season usually starts. Weird. Anyway, there are a few big names […]

Much has been made about the rather colorful relationship of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and Brooklyn Nets All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving. It now feels like ages ago when these two once shared the same court as teammates with the Cleveland Cavaliers, and it’s as though so many things have happened since then. […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has had the luxury of playing alongside many incredible talents over the years. After basically being a one-man show in his first stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers, James teamed up with his 2003 draft mates’ Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh to form the Miami Heat Big 3 in 2010. […]

The NBA draft is extremely unpredictable. Some players will be important contributors right out of the gate, like LeBron James, Kyrie Irving, and Kevin Durant. Others, such as Ben Wallace, Steve Nash, and Stephen Curry, may take a few seasons before breaking out. But, some players will peak early on in their career and then […]

Father Time has yet to catch up to Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James in the hardwood. However, James’ crown jewel has been noticeably balding for years, and his hairline has been the butt of jokes for quite some time now. LeBron James is indeed enjoying yet another MVP-worthy season, with averages of 25.7 points, […]

A signed rookie card from Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is expected to rake in over $1 million once it hits the auction block on June 22, according to TMZ Sports. The card is considered the holy grail of modern sports trading cards as one of the most sought-after items for any basketball collector. […]

While the team that emerges from the NBA Finals as the champion is usually considered the best team in the league, there are times when the seemingly inferior team on paper pulls off the upset. Let’s take a look at the biggest upsets in NBA Finals history. 5. 1969: Celtics squeeze another one with Bill Russell […]

One of the biggest criticisms people have on LeBron James is his Finals record. As of writing, the 6-foot-9 superstar forward has a 3-6 losing record in the pinnacle of the sport. Nevertheless, the fact that he has been to the Finals nine times — including six straight times with two different teams — absolutely […]

LeBron James’ philanthropic efforts off the court are, at the very least, just as impressive and important as his accomplishments on the hardwood. Still, with a net worth that will likely eclipse $1 billion (estimated at $450 million by Forbes in 2018), James has plenty of coin to spare on some well-deserved personal toys, too. […]

LeBron James is a generational superstar. He will go down as one of the greatest players to ever grace the hardwood. Yet, there was a time in King James’ career when he was considered to be rather underwhelming as a clutch performer. The numbers actually support LeBron being an excellent performer in the clutch. Plus, […]

Mike Conley did not have the striking effect some Utah Jazz fans expected he could have upon leaving the Memphis Grizzlies for a chance to start anew in Salt Lake City. The lefty point guard was one of the best at scoring and playmaking during his time with Memphis, yet his poor performance in the […]

It’s no question that LeBron James is one of the best athletes to step foot in the NBA. As part of the never-ending “Greatest Of All Time” debate, it’s easy to overlook how great The King really is. Let’s go through some of the more intriguing games in LeBron’s illustrious career. 5. First NBA Game […]

The 2014-2017 Cleveland Cavaliers won their lone championship in dramatic fashion. LeBron James and Kyrie Irving led the Cavs to the 2016 title against the Golden State Warriors, overcoming a 3-1 seres deficit in the process. A big part of that team, and Kyrie Irving’s development, was noted coach/trainer Phil Handy. Handy joined the Cavaliers […]

LeBron James is the most recognizable face in the NBA today, and while he is universally praised for his efforts on and off the floor, there have been plenty of moments in his career where he has been criticized. It comes with the territory of being a superstar. You get the perks of being famous, […]

More than a few NBA players have made their voices heard — with a handful of them even taking the streets to take part in the peaceful protests — with regard to the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police on May 25. As it turns out, Floyd himself was a huge […]

With the NBA recently laying out its plans on how it intends to see out the remainder of the 2019-20 season, it was also made clear that for the other eight teams that did not get an invite to Disney World in Florida, their respective seasons are now over. In line with this, what we […]

Michael Jordan is the best ever. The GOAT. It’s as simple as that. The records he broke, the championships he won, the dynasty he led, the legacy he left — these are all testament to this undeniable fact. If you need more convincing then perhaps the best place to start is with some of the […]

Winning an NBA championship is always special, but it’s important to note that not all championships are equal and some are more significant than others. Some started dynasties, some ended ones and some were just won out of nowhere. Let’s take a look at some of the most significant NBA champions in history. 5. 2008 […]

LeBron James will go down in history as one of the greatest players to ever play the game. His decorated career speaks volumes of how much he has achieved, as well as how much he has contributed to the sport. Needless to say, LeBron is going to be a shoo-in first-ballot Hall of Famer once […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have retired seven numbers in franchise history since coming into existence in 1970. That number will rise to eight whenever LeBron James ends his Hall of Fame career, as the Cavs will retire LeBron’s No. 23. For this piece, we’ll be taking a look at the numbers currently hanging in the rafters […]

There was a Cavs owner who will go down as the most impatient NBA owner of all time. The dude was so bad at his job, the NBA literally had to create a rule to stop him from screwing himself over again. No, it’s not Dan Gilbert. This story goes back to Ted Stepien, the […]

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry is less about showing off his machismo or brashness in confrontations than throwing subtle jabs. Curry had one such jab for former Cleveland Cavaliers center and current ESPN commentator Kendrick Perkins during Game 2 of the 2018 Finals. The two-time MVP had a short confrontation with Perk after […]

When it comes to the greatest free agent signings in the history of the NBA, the Cleveland Cavaliers have got to be mentioned in the conversation when they signed LeBron James in 2014. Not only is this because LeBron is one of the best players this game has ever seen, but more importantly, this brought […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers entered the NBA back in 1970. Since then, the franchise has recorded 1,867 wins and 2,168 losses in the regular season and captured one NBA championship. Cleveland’s lone title came in 2016 when LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love guided the Cavs to the title over the 73-9 Golden State Warriors […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is front and center in Nike’s newest inspirational ad, except this features the 16-time NBA All-Star during his time with the Cleveland Cavaliers as he led that epic NBA Finals comeback against the Golden State Warriors in 2016. James lent his familiar voice to narrate the inspirational message in the […]

Boston Celtics legend and ESPN analyst Paul Pierce made waves this week when he declared that LeBron James isn’t a top-five player of all time. Many people quickly assumed Pierce still holds a grudge against LeBron, and former Celtics teammate Kendrick Perkins revealed the origin of the beef goes all the way back to 2004. […]

Tristan Thompson will have made $98,094,129 in NBA money by the time the 2020 offseason period officially begins, per Spotrac. His current contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers expires at the conclusion of the 2019-20 season. The Cavs drafted Thompson with the fourth overall pick in the 2011 draft out of the University of Texas. The big […]

Kevin Love will have a total of $266,013,191 in NBA career earnings when his current contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers expires in the summer of 2023. Love began his NBA career with the Minnesota Timberwolves. He was the fifth overall pick in the 2008 draft and made $3,163,680 in his rookie season, during which he […]

When LeBron James’ current contract with the Los Angeles Lakers expires at the end of the 2021-22 season, assuming The King picks up his 2021-22 player option, the NBA legend will have made $387,205,847 in NBA salary, per Spotrac. LeBron entered the NBA back in 2003. The Cleveland Cavaliers selected him with the first overall […]