CAVALIERS RUMORS & GOSSIP

Comparing Cavs Pre-Draft Measurements to Top NBA Prospects

As the measurements of this year's top draft prospects emerged from the NBA combine, I started wondering how each prospect compared to the current members of the Cleveland Cavaliers.  In order to find those answers, I searched through the wealth of historical data provided by DraftExpress.com. I was unable to locate measurements for Anderson Vareajo, C.J. Miles, Mo Speights...
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2 days ago  |  Discuss

Cavaliers Appear To Be Targeting Small Forward In Draft

The Cleveland Cavaliers appear to be looking to upgrade at the small forward position in the upcoming NBA draft. Otto Porter is considered the top-ranked small forward.“I’m pretty sure the Cavs are praying right now that Otto Porter is there on the board when they draft,” said ESPN draft analyst Chad Ford. “He is a perfect fit for them. If he’s off the board, I do think...
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3 days ago  |  Discuss

Kidd-Gilchrist named to All-Rookie second team

CLEVELAND -- For the second straight year, the Cavaliers have the NBA's top rookie class. Guard Dion Waiters was named to the NBA All-Rookie first team and forwardcenter Tyler Zeller was named to the All-Rookie second team on Tuesday. Last year, Kyrie Irving (first) and Tristan Thompson (second) were also honored in voting by the league's 30 coaches, who were not allowed...
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Dion Waiters named NBA All-Rookie First Team, Tyler Zeller Second Team

In October, I wrote about the unique opportunity that Dion Waiters had to contend for NBA Rookie of the Year in 2012-13. The award obviously went to Damian Lillard in a landslide, but Waiters still finished the season in good company. Along with Lillard, Bradley Beal, Anthony Davis and Harrison Barnes, Dion Waiters was named NBA All-Rookie First team on Tuesday.    ...
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Cavs Waiters, Zeller named to all-rookie teams

Cavaliers guard Dion Waiters has been named to the NBA All-Rookie first team and forward/center Tyler Zeller to the second team. Waiters, the No. 4 overall selection in last year's draft, averaged 14.7 points, 2.4 rebounds, 3.0 assists this season. Among all rookies, he ranked second in points, fourth in assists and fourth in steals per game. Waiters was joined on the first...
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5 days ago  |  Discuss

NBA News: Cavs’ Waiters, Zeller named to All-NBA Rookie teams

Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard Dion Waiters and center Tyler Zeller have been named to the 2012-13 All-NBA Rookie first and second team, respectively, the NBA announced on Tuesday. Waiters received 21 first-team votes and eight second team votes (for a total of 50 points) while Zeller received 15 total points (three first-team and nine second-team votes) from the NBA’s 30 head...
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Kyrie Irving Celebrates 21st Birthday With Cookie Monster

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard, Kyrie Irving, celebrated his 21st birthday in Las Vegas on Saturday night, partying with Cookie Monster at Chateau Nightclub in the VIP booth on the rooftop
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14 days ago  |  Discuss

Video: NBA All-Star Kyrie Irving Showed Up To An Open Gym At Montclair State University, Results Were Predictable

As a recreational basketball player and an NBA fan, I’ve always dreamed of testing my skills in real life against players from the highest level. A group of college students at Montclair State in New Jersey got that chance this week when Cleveland Cavaliers all-star Kyrie Irving showed up to an open gym on campus. Irving, who grew up in New Jersey, did not take it easy on his opponents...
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17 days ago  |  Discuss

NBA Rumors: Cavs want to re-sign Ellington, may decline Miles and Speights

With Mike Brown looking to take hold of the Cleveland Cavaliers heading into 2013-14, it appears that Wayne Ellington appears to be one of the only reserves in the plans going forward. In a recent report from Bob Finnan of The News-Herald, the Cavaliers appear geared to present Ellington with a qualifying offer that will allow the team to match any offers he gets in the restricted...
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17 days ago  |  Discuss

CC video of the day: Cavs' Kyrie Irving humiliates players during a pick up game

The season is over for the Cavaliers but that hasn't stopped Kyrie Irving from getting back on the court. Irving was at the Montclair State University basketball court and jumped in on a pick up game and from the looks of things, it seems no one could stop him. From turn around jumpers, spectacular dribbling to dunks and dunks and more dunks, Kyrie put on a show for...
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18 days ago  |  Discuss

Cleveland Cavaliers: Regular Season Review and Awards

Cleveland Cavaliers Record: 24-58- 13th in East- 28th in NBA Review: The Cleveland Cavaliers finished with a very poor record, but remember, Kyrie Irving missed 23 games, Anderson Varejao missed 57 games, Dion Waiters missed 21 games and numerous other players missed time. If healthy, they still probably would not have made the playoffs, but they would have been a much better team...
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20 days ago  |  Discuss
WELCOME BACK

Mike Brown re-hired by Cavaliers

It's been a tumultuous ride for Mike Brown since the Cavs let him go, but now he's back in Cleveland as the the team's head coach.  

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26 days ago  |  Discuss

Cleveland Cavaliers: Why a Phil Jackson and Cleveland Pairing Makes Perfect Sense

Phil Jackson wants to come back to the NBA in some sort of role. It is not completely known whether he wants to be a head coach, a front office executive or be both. With the Cleveland Cavaliers he could do both, by coaching the team and having the final say on all personnel decisions. Cleveland may be a small market for Jackson, but they already has a rising roster that could become...
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April 18, 2013  |  Discuss

Byron Scott fired, Kyrie irving not happy

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio Kyrie Irving seemed particularly distraught about the news that Cavaliers coach Byron Scott had been fired Thursday. Irving is the Cavs second-year point guard, leading scorer and All-Star. I feel like a piece of me is missing, Irving said while looking at the ground. Either way, the Cavs have made their decision -- parting ways with Scott after three seasons...
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April 18, 2013  |  Discuss

Coach Byron Scott, has been fired by the Cleveland Cavaliers, Official Announcement within minutes.

Dan Gilbert owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers has seen enough to know, Byron Scott isn’t getting it done. The Cavaliers have fired the head coach after watching him lead the Cavs to a record of 24-58 this season. Scott has had a problem keeping his team motivated. The Cavs would lose games they should have won in the final minutes of the 4th quarter. Scott took over the Cleveland...
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April 18, 2013  |  Discuss
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