Cleveland Cavaliers Articles - Page 96

A lot of young basketball players around the world look up to established NBA players and use them as a source of inspiration in hopes of playing against or alongside them someday. One of those young players included the 10th overall pick of the 2017 NBA Draft, Dennis Smith Jr. of the Dallas Mavericks. The Mavericks point guard […]

After making an Eastern Conference Finals appearance, the Boston Celtics made significant roster changes during the offseason. Heading into the 2017-18 NBA season, only four players are returning for head coach Brad Stevens. Kelly Olynyk, who signed a four-year, $50 million deal with the Miami Heat, shared his thoughts on his former team trading Isaiah […]

The Boston Celtics may have finally put together a squad that could challenge the Cleveland Cavaliers for Eastern Conference supremacy. While point guard Kyrie Irving is seemingly the final piece of the puzzle, the move was facilitated by Boston’s signing of then-Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward in free agency. Despite being selected to just his first […]

Throughout his NBA career and following it, NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal has been quite open about his childhood upbringing. During a recent appearance on Oprah’s Master Class on OWN, O’Neal revealed why his mother gave him his unique name. “One day I finally asked my mother, I said, ‘We have Brians and Kennys and Mikes and Gregs in […]

In an era that values versatility over just any particular skill, Kristaps Porzingis has shown to be exactly what the league wants and a treat for a team that is able to tap into the potential of what he could turn into. By just evaluating what he’s done during his first two seasons, only LeBron […]

Draymond Green and LeBron James have a checkered history on the court and have been key rivals during the Golden State Warriors-Cleveland Cavaliers Finals trilogy. However, the Warriors star expressed his appreciation for James and his decision to leave the Cavs for the Miami Heat in 2010, which has had a huge impact on the […]

LeBron James was seen scouting out Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks, one of the most storied Catholic schools in the L.A. area. Private schools wooing The Man. pic.twitter.com/Tza4FC3Qyg — eric sondheimer (@latsondheimer) September 13, 2017 His oldest son, LeBron James Jr., will turn 13 next month and likely will have to take the […]

A blockbuster trade shocked the basketball world as Kyrie Irving was dealt to the Celtics. How this trade ends up working out for Boston on the court remains to be seen. If we want to look ahead however, Irving has the ability to become a free agent in just two years. Will he stay in […]

Despite looking like big winners this offseason, the Boston Celtics may experience trouble in the early goings of the upcoming season. That’s according to Celtics guard Terry Rozier, who said that much during an appearance on 98.5 The Sports Hub, as noted by Jay King of Masslive.com. “I’m pretty sure we’re going to probably have […]

A day prior to his introductory press conference with the Cleveland Cavaliers, point guard Isaiah Thomas released a self-written piece in The Players Tribune, saying his goodbye to Boston and the Celtics, along with his hello to the city he’ll now call home in Cleveland. Celtics president Danny Ainge complimented Thomas’ honesty and resolve to […]

Boston Celtics president Danny Ainge, usually known as one of the best poker-like executives in the league, made his toughest call in the offseason table of his front office career by trading fan-favorite Isaiah Thomas to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Kyrie Irving. While concerns of hip and labrum injuries were roaming the front […]

The trade between the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers was undoubtedly the biggest move in the NBA this offseason. However, what made the deal even more intriguing were the reasons that spurred point guard Kyrie Irving‘s departure from Cleveland. After three consecutive trips to the NBA Finals, it seems Irving was ready to take on […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith was not a fan of Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady’s comments earlier this summer when McGrady said “Anybody can win a championship. Everybody can’t get in the Hall of Fame.” Smith, an NBA champion but probably not-a-Hall-of-Famer, despite not being specifically mentioned, retaliated and called McGrady’s comments “dumb as hell.” […]

There are countless of reactions coming from all corners of the basketball world following the Cleveland Cavaliers’ press conference on Thursday, wherein they introduced newcomers Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, and Ante Zizic to the media. But few could be more insightful than former Cavs general manager, David Griffin. During an appearance on ESPN’ The Jump, […]

After years of stockpiling talent in the form of several draft picks, the Boston Celtics finally broke the piggy bank and cashed in on them by landing a bona fide star point guard in Kyrie Irving, but that didn’t come without a costly price to pay, letting go of the one player that had won […]

Despite averaging 23.1 points and 10.7 assists for the 2016-17 NBA season, John Wall is still perhaps one of the most underrated players. When mentioning the top point guards in the league, Wall’s name is rarely mentioned. As the new season is approaching, Kobe Bryant recently challenged Wall to make the NBA’s All-Defensive First Team. […]

After over a month of whispers and rumors about where superstar point guard Kyrie Irving might end up, the Cleveland Cavaliers decided on a deal with the Boston Celtics. With Gordon Hayward and Al Horford as his new running mates, Irving will have an immediate opportunity to challenge LeBron James and the Cavaliers for the […]

LeBron James’ potential free agency next season has been a hot-button topic during the NBA offseason. The Cavs are reportedly operating under the assumption that James will indeed opt out of his contract next summer and take his talents elsewhere once again. Perhaps the most prevalent rumor has linked James with the Los Angeles Lakers. […]

This past July, Nielsen Music released a report stating that hip-hop has become the most popular music genre in the United States. Hip-hop/R&B accounted for a over a quarter of the music consumed (25.1 percent) between January and June of 2017, overthrowing the rock genre (23 percent) for the first time in history and ending […]

The NBA is a business, and as such, it’s hard for some decisions to be made without the proponents looking like heartless figures. Just take for example Boston Celtics general manager Danny Ainge, who was among the minds behind the explosive deal that sent a package that includes Isaiah Thomas to the Cleveland Cavaliers for […]

This year’s NBA offseason did not disappoint, as the league saw several big-name free agents skip town for more money and greener pastures. With so much player movement, it will be interesting to see how certain teams fare with more firepower on their roster. No playoff team from last season saw more roster turnover than […]

Three-time NBA champion LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers and his legacy has always been a hot topic of discussion even when he burst onto the scene in the league back in 2003. With LeBron getting a bit long in the tooth, the veteran forward has been a central figure in the greatest player of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers did some of their best work this offseason, not only clearing the way for No. 2 overall selection Lonzo Ball to get the keys to the starting point guard spot, but also netting key free agents to knock shots down like Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. The former Detroit Pistons shooting guard received a […]

Following an interesting stretch of days of working out a trade, All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving was finally introduced by the Boston Celtics on Friday morning. Irving revealed during the introductory press conference that completion of the trade on Wednesday evening elicited a unique response from him, according to Adam Kaufman of 98.5 The Sports Hub. […]

In the NBA, it is extremely rare for the top two teams in a conference to make a blockbuster trade. However, the Cleveland Cavaliers traded Kyrie Irving to the Boston Celtics in exchange for Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, Ante Zizic, and two draft picks to cap off an extremely entertaining offseason. With the two teams […]

After concerns regarding Isaiah Thomas’ physical, the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers eventually completed their blockbuster trade centered around Kyrie Irving. With Irving looking to become the team’s first option, he now joins Gordon Hayward and Al Horford in Boston. At the introductory press conference, Irving and Hayward revealed another opportunity to play with each […]

After seven seasons with the Utah Jazz, Gordon Hayward signed with the Boston Celtics in free agency. Along with his prior relationship with head coach Brad Stevens at Butler, Isaiah Thomas heavily recruited him to Boston. With Thomas part of the trade package for Kyrie Irving, it is an awkward situation for Hayward who ultimately […]

Kyrie Irving shocked the basketball world when he requested a trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers despite winning one championship in three consecutive NBA Finals appearances. After six years in the league, the 25-year-old wanted to take the next step in his development by becoming a team’s first option. While it took time, Irving was eventually […]

Even with all the uncertainties surrounding his future with the New York Knicks, Carmelo Anthony has made a lot of headlines because of how he has kept in shape this offseason. Videos of him have gone viral recently, where his alter ego, “Hoodie Melo” has been seen playing in pickup games together with some of […]

With the blockbuster trade sending Kyrie Irving to the Boston Celtics in exchange for Isaiah Thomas, and others, now completed, some players of the Cleveland Cavaliers have said their goodbyes to their former teammate. The four-time All-Star returned the favor with a heartfelt message of his own on Instagram. He also made a special message to […]

LaVar Ball and his family have officially been given their own reality show. Ball in the Family will air new episodes on Sundays starting on Sept. 10 while the first two episodes are already available on Facebook’s Watch. LaVar spoke with ClutchPoints this week to talk about the family’s new show on Facebook along with […]

In the midst of a one-week wait to finalize a deal between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Boston Celtics, the Milwaukee Bucks lured closely, willing to offer a package of Rookie of the Year Malcolm Brogdon and shooting guard Khris Middleton in return for Kyrie Irving, but resisted adding a first-round pick to sweeten the […]

On the verge of a deal being finalized between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Boston Celtics, NBA on TNT’s Twitter wasn’t short of jokes when it comes to the ongoing back-and-forth on the search for the right terms. While Kyrie Irving is the centerpiece from which this entire trade was even a conversation, the tension […]

Prior to the 2017 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers traded D’Angelo Russell and Timofey Mozgov to the Brooklyn Nets. Along with acquiring Brook Lopez’s expiring contract and the No. 27 pick (Kyle Kuzma), President of Basketball Operations Magic Johnson and general manager Rob Pelinka wanted to clear cap space for next year’s free agency. […]

The Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers recently made a blockbuster trade centered around Isaiah Thomas and Kyrie Irving. While the Cavaliers have concerns following Thomas’ physical, there have been conflicting reports about them wanting additional assets leading up to the deadline. If the Cavaliers ultimately void the trade, the Milwaukee Bucks have emerged as a […]

There’s no doubt that Kyrie Irving is a great player, and no one would ever forget his clutch three-pointer in Game 7 of the 2016 Finals that gave Cleveland its first ever NBA title. He’s the first overall pick of the 2011 Draft, a Rookie of the Year recipient, a four-time All-Star, an All-Star Game […]

The NBA offseason has been nothing short of entertaining as multiple superstar free agents changed uniforms, altering the competitive landscape of the league. Paul George, Jimmy Butler, and Paul Millsap are just a few All-Star players who switched teams this offseason, opening the door for lower-tiered Eastern Conference teams. Despite the star-studded player movement, nothing […]

With the Golden State Warriors claiming their second title in three years, teams around the NBA have begun their search for players who can help take down the defending champions. Armed with multiple rangy perimeter players who complement Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant, the Warriors have almost single-handedly influenced the league’s view on team building. […]

The last two winners of the league’s Most Valuable Player award, Russell Westbrook and back-to-back MVP winner Stephen Curry stand atop the best 10 rated point guards in NBA 2K18 with a rating of 94. Westbrook had a season for the ages. He was the first to have a triple-double season since all-time legend Oscar […]