Cleveland Cavaliers
NBA Saturday: Other Amazing NBA Streaks
The Miami HEAT have won 17 straight games, but NBA history is rife with other great streaks even more impressive... rookie Orlando Johnson continues to come along for the Indiana Pacers. »Read More

Source: Cavaliers Not Sitting Injured Irving
The Cleveland Cavaliers are always careful with young franchise player Kyrie Irving, but the latest concern regarding his lingering knee injury may be more false alarm than fact. Cavs coach Byron Scott seemed to drop a bit... »Read More
NBA Rookie Watch: March 5th
The NBA rookies to watch are solidifying their spots in this year's race. Is there any room left for newcomers? »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 18
The Golden State Warriors take a sizable dip in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 18 »Read More

Cavaliers Waive Josh Selby
The Cleveland Cavaliers waived guard Josh Selby. via Alex Kennedy of Hoopworld via Twitter »Read More

Cavs Recall Kevin Jones From D-League
The Cleveland Cavaliers have recalled forward Kevin Jones from the Canton Charge, the Cavaliers exclusively owned and operated NBA Development League team, Cavaliers General Manager Chris Grant announced today from Cleveland Clinic Courts. Jones... »Read More

Cavaliers in for Busy Offseason
The Cleveland Cavaliers will likely offer shooting guard Wayne Ellington a contract similar to what forward Alonzo Gee got last fall — three years, $9.75 million. The Cavs will almost assuredly give Ellington a... »Read More
NBA Saturday: Brooks Headed Back to Houston
Aaron Brooks was bought out by the Sacramento Kings on Friday and will sign with the Houston Rockets, but what other buyouts went down before the deadline?... What's next for Andrew Bynum and the... »Read More

Waiters, Lillard Named Rookies of the Month
The Cleveland Cavaliers’ Dion Waiters and the Portland Trail Blazers’ Damian Lillard today were named the Kia NBA Eastern and Western Conference Rookies of the Month, respectively, for games played in February. Waiters ranked first among... »Read More

Casspi Stuck in Cleveland Due to Brooks?
Rockets expressed interest in Casspi this week before Brooks’ availability. With no landing spot, Casspi’s buyout talks w/Cavs were scrapped via Marc Stein via Twitter »Read More

Rockets Monitoring Casspi Situation?
The Cleveland Cavaliers and Omri Casspi are engaged in buyout discussions. The Houston Rockets have interest in Casspi if he hits the waivers. via Marc Stein of ESPN »Read More

Irving to Miss Second Consecutive Game
Kyrie Irving will miss tonight’s game against the Toronto Raptors because of a sore/hyperextended right knee, the same injury that forced him to miss Tuesday’s game in Chicago, the Cavaliers announced. Irving suffered the... »Read More

Cavs’ Irving Out Tonight Against the Bulls
Kyrie Irving (knee) out tonight for #Cavs vs Bulls via Mary Schmitt Boyer via Twitter »Read More
NBA Rookie Watch: February 26th
After the All-Star break, which rookies are you watching. Slam Dunk champion Terrence Ross has been conspicuous by his absence. »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 17
Behind LeBron James, the Miami HEAT are dominating - climbing to the top of the NBA Power Rankings through Week 17. »Read More

LeBron James Mum on Cleveland Return
(LeBron) James, who bolted the Cavaliers as a free agent in 2010, didn’t rule out that possibility last year. Denver Nuggets coach George Karl recently went so far as to tell FOX Sports Florida,... »Read More

Cavs’ Casspi Out After Appendix Removal
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Omri Casspi remains hospitalized in Florida after surgery to remove his appendix. Casspi was taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center complaining of stomach pain Saturday. The Cavs say he was diagnosed... »Read More

Colangelo: Irving to Get Mini-Camp Invite
(Kyrie) Irving will be one of about two dozen players invited to Las Vegas at the end of July in preparation for the 2014 FIBA World Cup team (formerly known as the FIBA World... »Read More
NBA Saturday: The Best Teams in 5 Years
Which NBA teams have the brightest futures? These five teams could be the most dominant five years down the road... What the J.J. Redick trade really means for the Milwaukee Bucks. »Read More

Cavs Still Hope to Sign Greg Oden
The Cavaliers remained silent as the NBA’s trade deadline passed quietly Thursday. It was one of the rare years when the Cavs failed to complete a deal at the deadline, and the first time... »Read More

Is There A Market For Omri Casspi?
The long-running dysfunction between Cavs forward Omri Casspi and the Cleveland Cavaliers may be coming to an end as the Cavs have been talking deals that involve Casspi in advance of Thursdays 3pm EST... »Read More

Cavs Thinking Marreese Speights Trade?
The NBA trade deadline is 3 p.m. Thursday. The burning question is whether Cavaliers center Marreese Speights will still be with the team. The 6-foot-10, 255-pound Speights came to the Cavs on Jan. 22... »Read More
The 10 Most Untouchable NBA Players
Either because of productivity, promise, contract or all of the above, these 10 NBA players likely aren't going anywhere anytime soon. »Read More

All-Star Weekend Sparks James to Cavs Rumor
One of the most memorable moments of All-Star Weekend was watching LeBron James celebrate the three-point championship of Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving. For a growing number of NBA players, executives, reporters and fans around... »Read More
The Worst Trade Deadline Deals of All-Time
The L.A. Clippers turned out fine without Kyrie Irving, but they probably didn't have to just give him away to the Cleveland Cavaliers either. »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 16
Where do all 30 teams stand as they head into the NBA trade deadline? The NBA Power Rankings, 16 weeks in . . . »Read More
Biggest Trade Deadline Steals of All-Time
Most deadline trades are either good or mediocre for both teams involved, but there have been some that have proven to be tremendous steals. »Read More

Kyrie Irving Finds His Impact ‘Surreal’
Even (Kyrie) Irving admits he’s surprised at the impact he’s having in just over one full season in the league. “Sometimes,” he said. “I just realize when I’m alone and I’m watching ‘SportsCenter’ or... »Read More

James Pleased Irving Thriving in Cleveland
“He’s unbelievable,” (LeBron) James said about (Kyrie) Irving’s coronation as the new king of Cleveland. “He’ll be (among) the top two, top three best point guards in the league. He’s headed there already. “He’s... »Read More
NBA All-Star Sunday Wrap-Up
A high-scoring affair once again in 2013, Sunday's NBA All-Star Game once again showcased the biggest NBA stars in the game today. »Read More
Dion Waiters Finds Right Fit with Cavaliers
Dion Waiters scored 23 points off the bench at the BBVA Rising Stars Challenge alongside teammate Kyrie Irving. »Read More
NBA All-Star Friday Wrap-Up
The NBA's All-Star weekend kicked off on Friday with a practice, Hall of Fame announcements, Celebrity game and the Rising Stars game. »Read More
The Five Best ‘Rookie Game’ Performances
Ranking the best individual performances we’ve ever seen in the NBA’s “Rising Stars” Challenge… »Read More

Oden Leaning Toward Cavs?
Sources said over the weekend (Greg) Oden has been leaning toward the Cavs all along. If true, it would make good sense. They’re the only NBA team located in the state where he played... »Read More
NBA AM: Brandon Jennings To The Mavericks?
The Mavericks are reportedly interest in acquiring Milwaukee Bucks guard Brandon Jennings. Also, a look at some of the odd men out »Read More
NBA Rookie Watch: February 12th
Injuries caused another setback to a promising young rookie when Andre Drummond injured his back. Which rookie do we watch now? »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 15
The Boston Celtics say, 'Don't bury us yet' as they jump up the NBA Power Rankings for Week 15 »Read More

Varejao: ‘I don’t want to be traded’
(Anderson) Varejao has one more year left on his contract after this season and a team option for the 2014-15 season. He hasn’t heard his name mentioned in trade talks since his injury and... »Read More

Anderson Varejao Feels Lucky to be Alive
Cleveland’s Anderson Varejao didn’t realize the blood clot in his lower right lung was life-threatening until after surgery corrected the problem, the Cavaliers’ forward told Yahoo! Sports in his first interview since the health... »Read More

Source: Cavs to Offer Oden Two-Year Deal
The Cavaliers are expected to offer free-agent center Greg Oden a two-year contract with a team option for a third year after the Feb. 21 trade deadline passes, according to a league source, who... »Read More
NBA Saturday: Ben Gordon to Brooklyn?
Could the Brooklyn Nets and Charlotte Bobcats pull off a Ben Gordon/Kris Humphries swap?... Cleveland to offer Greg Oden two-year deal?... John Lucas III still adjusting to new life in Toronto... »Read More

Coach Scott Urges Players to Stay Focused
Cleveland Cavaliers coach Byron Scott challenged his young team to display a keen focus and energy tonight against the Charlotte Bobcats at The Q on the heels of Saturday’s big upset of the visiting... »Read More
NBA Rookie Watch: February 5th
The NBA Rookie Watch has become watching for when rookies might return from injury. »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 14
The New York Knicks are getting healthy, playing well and climbing in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 14 »Read More
NBA Sunday: Raptors Still Open For Trades?
The Toronto Raptors’ goal is making the playoffs, so is another deal in the works? Kyle Lowry isn’t worried about the trade rumors »Read More
Fantasy Focus: Rookie Report
HOOPSWORLD breaks down the NBA's 2012 rookie class in fantasy basketball. »Read More
NBA Saturday: Getting Trade Deadline Stars
Several teams have plans for getting star players into their lineups before the trade deadline, but not in the way you think... Rudy Gay and Tayshaun Prince both shine in their debuts... Seven teams... »Read More

Durant Impressed by Cavaliers All-Star
A smile creased Kevin Durant’s face at the mere mention of the second-year star. It’s not often that happens when Durant discusses opponents. But that’s the level of admiration the three-time scoring champion has... »Read More
How the Grizzlies Cleared Over $16 Million
The Memphis Grizzlies saved a significant amount of money this month, dealing Rudy Gay and Marreese Speights. »Read More

Cavs Send Four to Rising Stars Challenge
The Cavaliers will send four representatives to the Rising Stars Challenge, the first time in the history of the event a team will send four players to the rookie/sophomore challenge. Kyrie Irving, Tristan Thompson,... »Read More
NBA AM: Do The Celtics Need To Make A Trade?
Most believe the Celtics need to make a trade with Rajon Rondo injured, but that may not be the case if Avery Bradley raises his game »Read More

Why is Dion Waiters Better Off Bench?
Cavaliers shooting guard Dion Waiters doesn’t know why his numbers are better off the bench than they are as a starter. In 28 games in the starting lineup, Waiters is averaging 13.5 points, 2.4... »Read More
Ex-Laker Luke Walton Helps Cavaliers’ Bigs
The Lakers may have traded Luke Walton because of his bad back, but the Cavaliers got an NBA champion to mentor their young big men. »Read More

Cavs, HEAT Front Runners to Land Oden?
The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Miami Heat have emerged as the leaders to land former No. 1 pick Greg Oden. The 7-foot Oden, who hasn’t played since Dec. 5, 2009 due to multiple knee... »Read More
NBA Rookie Watch: January 29th
NBA rookies can be fun to watch as they emerge over the course of the season. Who is starting to be noticed this week? »Read More

Irving, Parker Named Players of the Week
The Cleveland Cavaliers’ Kyrie Irving and the San Antonio Spurs’ Tony Parker on Monday were named Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, Jan. 21 through Sunday, Jan.... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings – Week 13
Flaying under the radar, the San Antonio Spurs suddenly climb to the top of the NBA Power Rankings with the league's best record. »Read More

More Player Movement Coming from Cavs?
(Cavs GM Chris) Grant will be on the prowl for more young talent at the Feb. 21 deadline. Three players with expiring contracts, Luke Walton, Daniel Gibson and Omri Casspi, could be moved. via... »Read More
Gibson Fills Mentoring Role for Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Daniel Gibson is becoming a mentor to the young players on the team's roster. »Read More
NBA Salary Now, Salary Tomorrow
Which NBA teams still have cap flexibility today? Which franchises project to have spending power over the offseason? »Read More

Cavs Recall Kevin Jones from D-League
The Cleveland Cavaliers have recalled forward Kevin Jones Jones from the Canton Charge, the Cavaliers exclusively owned and operated NBA Development League team, Cavaliers General Manager Chris Grant announced today. via NBA.com »Read More
NBA PM: What’s Next For The Grizzlies?
The Memphis Grizzlies aren't done making moves, so what's next for them? ... Give credit to the Cleveland Cavaliers... Talking at-length with Golden State Warriors rookie Kent Bazemore. »Read More
The Culture of Entitlement in Sports
Dr. Travis Heath discusses the culture of entitlement in sports and the impact that it has on communities. »Read More

Grizzlies Reduce Payroll in Trade with Cavs
The Memphis Grizzlies have agreed to a multiplayer trade with the Cleveland Cavaliers, slicing more than $6 million off their payroll to get under the luxury tax threshold, league sources told ESPN.com. A trade... »Read More
Grizzlies Trade Three To Cavaliers
The Memphis Grizzlies and Cleveland Cavaliers have reportedly agreed to a five-player trade including Marreese Speights, Josh Selby, Wayne Ellington and Jon Leuer. »Read More








































