Cleveland Cavaliers
NBA Rookie Watch: December 4th
The NBA rookie watch witnessed some slippage amongst the early leaders, but Lillard bounced back and Davis is still injured. »Read More
Sloan’s Defense Determining Minutes
Donald Sloan went from the primary backup at point guard to completely out of the rotation within the first 10 games of the season. Injuries throughout the backcourt and an improvement on defense has... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings – Week Five
The Memphis Grizzlies stay on top but the Eastern Conference has gained significantly on the West. »Read More
Omri Casspi Struggling in Cleveland
When the Cleveland Cavaliers acquired Omri Casspi from the Sacramento Kings before the start of the 2012 season the franchise believed they were receiving their small forward of the future in the deal. However,... »Read More
NBA Sunday: Casspi On The Outs In Cleveland?
Omri Casspi lost his starting spot and minutes are declining. The forward remains patient and is looking forward to free agency »Read More
Gibson Sees Himself A Cavalier for Life
Daniel Gibson is thrilled to be moving his way up the line in Cavaliers’ 3-point shooting history. But in order to reach the top, he’s going to need a lot more time. “That’s going... »Read More
Ilgauskas Asked to Help Tristan Thompson
If it seems as if second-year forward Tristan Thompson often has his shots blocked by an opponent, it’s probably because he does. Enter the solution: Zydrunas Ilgauskas. Byron Scott brought in the former Cavaliers... »Read More
Cavs’ Alonzo Gee Committed to Defense
Alonzo Gee’s commitment to defense began during the summer when he finally embraced what the Cavaliers coaching staff had been telling him. Coach Byron Scott and his staff long believed Gee could be an... »Read More
Byron Scott: Varejao Best Center in NBA
Cavs coach Byron Scott on Anderson Varejao: “He’s the best center in the NBA right now. By far the best in the Eastern Conference.” via Sam Amico via Twitter »Read More
NBA Fantasy Category MVPs
A month into the season, we look at which players are dominating the nine major fantasy hoops categories, and yes, there are some big surprises. »Read More
Cavs Struggling Without Closer
One NBA veteran who has been around the league for 20 years was talking about the Cavaliers on Monday night when he deduced their current struggles to one simple problem: They don’t know how... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Four
The Memphis Grizzlies climb to the top of the NBA Power Rankings with a league-best 9-2 record. »Read More
Fantasy Focus: Waiver Wire Watch
Which players are hanging on the waiver wire for wise fantasy basketball owners to grab? HOOPSWORLD has the answers. »Read More
NBA Saturday: Hill No Point Guard, But So What?
Indiana's George Hill isn't a true point guard by his own admission, but why does that mean he can't still lead this team deep into the playoffs?... Jeremy Pargo has a breakout performance this... »Read More
Team-by-Team Payroll Breakdown
The L.A. Lakers easily have the biggest payroll in the NBA. How do the remaining 29 teams compare? »Read More
Injuries Racking Up for Cavaliers
A miserable start to the Cavs’ season just got a whole lot worse. Kyrie Irving fractured the tip of his left index finger and will miss at least a month, leaving the Cavaliers without... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Three
The L.A. Clippers rise to the top of the rankings, edging out the powerful Memphis Grizzlies. »Read More
Cavs’ Rookie Tyler Zeller Set to Return
Cavaliers rookie Tyler Zeller was a sight for sore eyes on Thursday at practice. Even though he’s still sporting a shiner under his left eye and will be wearing a mask when he returns... »Read More
NBA Rookie Watch: November 13th
The NBA rookie watch is currently focused on the top draft picks of this past summer. Can someone else crack the top five? »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Two
The San Antonio Spurs still top the NBA Power Rankings although the N.Y. Knicks are close behind. »Read More
Cavs’ Byron Scott Calls Out Second Unit
Byron Scott is hanging a “Help Wanted” sign after the Cavaliers’ 106-91 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday evening at Chesapeake Energy Arena. The beleaguered coach is one step short of running... »Read More
Byron Scott Disappointed in Cavs’ Bench
For the majority of training camp and throughout the preseason, Cavaliers coach Byron Scott was proud of his depth. He repeated over and over again how he had more options this season than he... »Read More
HOOPSWORLD TV: Kyrie Irving
HOOPSWORLD TV talks to Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving about his relationship with Chris Paul, place in the league and more. »Read More
No Timetable For Varejao’s Return
Varejao played through the pain on adrenaline but his knee swelled up later. He sat out Cleveland’s game at the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night because of soreness. The Cavs said it’s unclear... »Read More
Tyler Zeller Out With Concussion
Cavaliers center Tyler Zeller sustained a left cheek contusion with 5:39 remaining in the fourth quarter of Monday night’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers. He did not return to play and X-rays taken... »Read More
Paul to Scott: Take Alonzo Gee Off Me
Chris Paul asked Byron Scott to stop using Alonzo Gee on him defensively. Scott made that shocking revelation today after practice. He has been calling Gee one of the league’s best defenders for a... »Read More
Irving, Waiters Thinking Playoffs in Cleveland
The Cleveland Cavaliers have one of the most promising backcourts in the league. That was evident last night, when Kyrie Irving and Dion Waiters combined for 52 points in the team’s second win of... »Read More
Tyler Zeller Leaves Game with Injury
DeAndre Jordan elbow to the nose puts Tyler Zeller down with 5:39 left in game and #Cavs leading, 93-89 X-rays on #Cavs Tyler Zeller’s face negative but will be reexamined on Tuesday in SF via Mary Schmitt Boyer... »Read More
Barea, Sloan Get First Flopping Warnings
The NBA issued flopping warnings to Minnesota’s JJ Barea and Cleveland’s Donald Sloan on Monday, the first two under a new policy designed to end the act. The NBA announced a new policy before... »Read More
NBA Rookie Watch: November 6th
The NBA's Rookie of the Year race is off and running. Who has jumped out to an early lead? Are there any early surprises? »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week One
The 2012/13 NBA Regular Season is finally underway and the standings are already all over the map. »Read More
50 NBA Predictions for 2012-13 (Part 2)
Joel Brigham makes his predictions about the postseason, rookies and potential transactions in the second half of his annual 50 NBA predictions. »Read More
Micheal Eric Headed to Canton D-League?
Center Micheal Eric said he’s turned down a couple offers to play overseas. He said he’s planning to sign with the D-League Canton Charge. He was waived in the Cavs’ final cuts last week.... »Read More
Walton: Phil Jackson Won’t Coach Again
“I don’t think he’ll coach again,” said Cavaliers forward Luke Walton, who spent seven seasons under Jackson with the Lakers. “I think he’ll get involved in basketball — but as far as the travel,... »Read More
Defense Still Foundation for Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers are ushering in a new era, but Byron Scott is instilling a familiar foundation. »Read More
Cavs Owner Regrets LeBron Handling?
Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert now wishes he wouldn’t have guaranteed his team would win an NBA title before LeBron James. Gilbert said James’ departure taught the Cavaliers a valuable lesson, one that Oklahoma City... »Read More
Hurricane Not Stopping NBA Games
For the many asking: Tonight’s NBA games will be played. We are still assessing the situation with regards to the rest of the week. via Tim Frank via Twitter »Read More
Waiters Earns Starting Spot for Cavs
To hear Byron Scott tell it, the structure of the Cavaliers’ preseason schedule was perfect for this young team. They had just one game over the final two weeks of camp and none over... »Read More
Ranking the Eastern Conference
With the preseason in the books, HOOPSWORLD ranks the Eastern Conference teams. »Read More
Irving Expected to Play in Cavs Opener
Kyrie Irving returned to Cavs practice on Sunday and believes he’ll be ready to play in Tuesday’s season opener, but he still must be cleared by team doctors. “I have confidence I’ll play Tuesday,... »Read More
Cavs Cut D’Aundray Brown, Two Others
The Cavaliers released three players Saturday to reduce their roster to 15, the maximum allowable by NBA rules. Waived were forward center Micheal Eric, guard D’Aundray Brown and power forward Kevin Jones. All three... »Read More
Will Varejao Play Center In Cleveland?
Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Bryon Scott finally has a true center to work with. What does this mean for Anderson Varejao? »Read More
Report: Cavs Sign D’Aundray Brown
The Cavaliers signed Youngstown native and former Cleveland State guard D’Aundray Brown to a contract on Thursday. Terms of the contract were not announced. “You guys know D’Aundray,” Cavs coach Byron Scott said. “We’ve... »Read More
Kyrie Irving Out After Oral Surgery
Cavs Kyrie Irving had oral surgery to remove his wisdom teeth. He will be re-evaluated daily and return to court and play when cleared. via Marc Spears of Yahoo! Sports »Read More
Cavaliers Pick Up Option on Byron Scott
The Cavaliers have exercised the option on coach Byron Scott’s contract for the 2013-14 season, an NBA source told The Plain Dealer on Wednesday. Scott and Cavs officials did not meet with the media... »Read More
Cavs’ Daniel Gibson Out with Concussion
Cavaliers guard Daniel Gibson is out for Cleveland’s preseason game against Indiana on Tuesday night because of a concussion. The Cavaliers announced Gibson reported concussion symptoms on Monday. He will cleared to resume contact... »Read More
Scott Calls Cavs’ Rebounding ‘Terrible’
Of all their problems, the Cavs’ inability to rebound this preseason is most troubling to coach Byron Scott. “Terrible,” Scott said when asked what he thinks of the Cavs’ rebounding efforts this month. “We... »Read More
Scott to Choose Between Pargo, Sloan?
There is a leader in the competition for the backup point guard position with the Cavaliers, but coach Byron Scott won’t divulge who it is and he certainly isn’t ready to name a winner... »Read More
Cavs Exercise Options on Irving, Thompson
The Cleveland Cavaliers have exercised the third-year contract options on guard Kyrie Irving and forward/center Tristan Thompson, Cavaliers General Manager Chris Grant announced today from Cleveland Clinic Courts. The reigning Rookie of the Year,... »Read More
NBA PM: Who Survives the Cut?
NBA Teams can carry up to 15 players into the regular season. Who will make it past training camp to opening night? »Read More
Kyrie Irving Hopes to Return Cavs to Postseason
The Cleveland Cavaliers were not a great team a year ago, but Rookie of the Year Kyrie Irving thinks he can turn that around in 2012-13. »Read More
NBA PM: Dion Waiters To Prove His Worth?
Dion Waiters is confident despite some early struggles ... Keith Smart still changing the culture in Sacramento ... Tracy McGrady signing with China becomes official »Read More
Cavaliers Waive Kelenna Azubuike
The Cavaliers have waived guard Kelenna Azubuike on Sunday. Azubuike, obtained in the draft-night trade that brought the rights to rookie Tyler Zeller from Dallas, appeared in one preseason game, scoring six points and... »Read More
NBA Saturday: Making the Most of Hinrich
They say that Kirk Hinrich has lost a step, but he's as healthy as he's been in years and that could be all the difference for the 2012-13 Chicago Bulls... Nick Young nails his... »Read More
Cavs Coach Benches Dion Waiters
On Sunday afternoon, Cavaliers coach Byron Scott laid out some goals for his young team this season. He thought they’d begin working toward those starting with their first two preseason games — against Montepaschi Siena on... »Read More
Cavaliers Waive Anderson and Holiday
The Cleveland Cavaliers have waived guard Kevin Anderson and guard/forward Justin Holiday, Cavaliers General Manager Chris Grant announced today from Cleveland Clinic Courts. Anderson appeared in one preseason game, scoring three points in five... »Read More
Which Camp Invitees Can Make an NBA Roster?
Here are several training camp invitees who may be able to make an NBA roster. »Read More
Dion Waiters Not a Guaranteed Starter
Kyrie Irving coming off the bench in the preseason is so last year. This year, Cavaliers fans are more concerned with the fact Dion Waiters, the No. 4 overall draft pick, did not start... »Read More
Jon Leuer Fighting to Start in Cleveland
Jon Leuer is fighting for a job in Cleveland and it looks like head coach Byron Scott is on his side. »Read More
Will Cavs Keep Pain-Free Luke Walton?
Some observers think Luke Walton will be a roster casualty when the Cavaliers cut down their roster to 15 players. It would be a bold move to swallow his $6.1 million contract, but stranger... »Read More
Dion Waiters’ Conditioning Not an Issue?
Dion Waiters is in shape. That seemed to be the concern among most fans, and they can stop worrying. His conditioning is no longer an issue. It’s too early to tell how good Waiters... »Read More
Anderson Varejao: ‘I’m not Flopping Anymore’
News that the NBA is likely to adopt a policy that cracks down on flopping — the art of exaggerating contact to draw an offensive foul — does not matter much to Anderson Varejao. “I’m... »Read More
NBA Preseason Power Rankings
The Miami HEAT, current NBA reigning champions, stay atop the preseason rankings but repeating will be no easy task. »Read More
Kevin Anderson Added to Cavs Camp Roster
The Cavaliers have invited former Richmond point guard Kevin Anderson to training camp, which will begin on Tuesday at Cleveland Clinic Courts. The 6-foot Anderson was the 2009-10 Atlantic 10 player of the year.... »Read More
HOOPSWORLD’S 2012-2013 Team Previews
A guide to HOOPSWORLD's 2012-2013 team previews! »Read More
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