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Good morning, it’s Sunday, December 14. The Cleveland Cavaliers are 15-11 and host the Charlotte Hornets today at 3:30. Let’s look ahead at today’s slate of games. Today’s game of the day There has been some West Coast bias here recently. But hey, they’ve given us the best games lately. The Lakers (17-7) are on […]
3 months ago | 6 reads
The Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t show the progress many were hoping they would after a week off. They nearly dropped Friday’s game to the worst team in the league, the Washington Wizards, after a poor defensive showing. They were able to come away with the win, but nothing about that game makes you believe the team […]
3 months ago | 4 reads
As if things weren’t going badly enough for the Cleveland Cavaliers, another one of their star players has been added to the injury report. On Saturday, the team announced that Evan Mobley injured his left calf in Friday’s win over the Washington Wizards. It’s a Grade 1 calf strain. This is expected to sideline him […]
3 months ago | 5 reads
Good afternoon, it’s Saturday, December 13. The Cleveland Cavaliers are 15-11. Let’s look ahead at today’s slate of games. Today’s game of the day Who is ready for the NBA Cup? The first night in Las Vegas will be capped off with a Western Conference showdown between the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs. […]
3 months ago | 5 reads
The Cleveland Cavaliers grabbed a much-needed 130-126 win over the Washington Wizards, but this was hardly a step in the right direction. Donovan Mitchell said afterward that this was a good and bad win. “Yeah, we pulled it off and figured it out, but we can’t be in this situation,” Mitchell said to Serena Winters […]
3 months ago | 8 reads
The Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t turn in what would’ve been a winning performance against any of the other 28 teams. Fortunately for them, they were playing a Washington Wizards team that rarely wins and was missing three starters. Donovan Mitchell’s 24 fourth-quarter points were enough for Cleveland to get a 130-126 victory. Grades are based on […]
3 months ago | 5 reads
The Cleveland Cavaliers turned in one of their worst performances of the season against a now 3-20 Washington Wizards team that was missing three starters. Having nearly one week off and a lively film session on Tuesday didn’t produce the desired results. Donovan Mitchell’s incredible 48-point performance, with 24 of them coming in the fourth, […]
3 months ago | 2 reads
The Cleveland Cavaliers have been hit with a reality check. They’ve stumbled out of the gates and slipped to a 14-11 start to the season. This recently led to a tough-love film session by Kenny Atkinson, followed shortly by a players-only meeting. Everyone appears to be on the same page; this season has to be […]
3 months ago | 4 reads
If anyone reading this knows of my recent writings to start the season, I was not the biggest Jaylon Tyson supporter. Phrases like “I’m out” and “I don’t see it” may have been uttered, but hey, nothing lasts forever on the internet, right? Anyhow, safe to say confidence in my ability to gauge the capabilities […]
3 months ago | 3 reads
The Cleveland Cavaliers are back after a brief break in their schedule. They’ll return on the road in a flex game against the Washington Wizards. Thanks for that, NBA. We needed it. Washington is having a rough season. They might be the worst defensive team in league history with an astounding 125.2 defensive rating that’s […]
3 months ago | 4 reads
The Cleveland Cavaliers have a prime opportunity to get back on track with a win over the ailing Washington Wizards. Wizards Struggles The Cavs have struggled recently. That’s for sure. But their issues pale in comparison to the season the Wizards are having. Washington is 3-19, only behind the New Orleans Pelicans for the worst […]
3 months ago | 5 reads
Sam Merrill reportedly went through a post-practice workout with the Cleveland Cavaliers today. The three-point sniper has been sidelined since November 17 with a hand sprain. “Sam, as you can see, really good news, is actually shooting,” Kenny Atkinson said after practice today. “He’s actually shooting with his shooting hand, which is a pleasant sight […]
3 months ago | 1 read
The Cleveland Cavaliers had options during the 2024 NBA Draft. Sitting in the late first round, they could have chosen a number of different prospects — or traded out of the draft altogether. Ultimately, they zeroed in on one player. Jaylon Tyson. A junior from California who wore several hats during his time in college. […]
3 months ago | 5 reads
LeBron James has made an All-NBA team for over two straight decades. His prime spanned 15 seasons. Figuring out what year was his absolute best can be debated. That said, there’s a few seasons that stick out from the rest. James’s first MVP season in 2008-09 was special. He was at the height of his […]
3 months ago | 6 reads
We’re still one day away from Cleveland Cavaliers basketball returning to our lives. Until then, we have some frankly mediocre NBA games to hold us over. Today’s game of the day Thursday’s slate of games is rough. I would never advise someone to actually watch Clippers games. But then again, I also can’t recommend watching […]
3 months ago | 8 reads
Former Cleveland Cavaliers guard Daniel “Booby” Gibson was arrested on Monday night in Beachwood, Ohio, during a normal traffic stop. According to Cleveland 19, Gibson was pulled over for driving without his taillights on. Upon running his license, it was discovered that Gibson had a warrant for his arrest in Mansfield Municipal Court for a […]
3 months ago | 5 reads
Things haven’t gone smoothly for the Cleveland Cavaliers this season. Injuries are partially to blame for that, but they aren’t the sole reason. The Cavs haven’t had the effort needed to consistently win, and they haven’t had good enough shotmaking to bail them out. They know this and are using the break in their schedule […]
3 months ago | 1 read
The Cleveland Cavaliers haven’t just hit a speedbump; they’ve flown over the guardrails and are spiraling towards rock bottom. A 14-11 record doesn’t look as bad as this start to the season has felt. This team is at a crossroads — where their current adversity will either make or break them moving forward. Kenny Atkinson […]
3 months ago | 4 reads
Injuries have defined the Cleveland Cavaliers‘ season through 25 games. They haven’t been able to keep key contributors healthy and haven’t been able to establish any kind of rhythm when their previously injured players have been available. The Cavs have had some much-needed time off this week. They’ve used that to practice for consecutive days […]
3 months ago | 1 read
Good morning. It’s Wednesday, December 10th. The Cleveland Cavaliers are 14-11. Let’s talk about their poor three-point shooting and how it impacts every facet of the game. The First Sip It’s a make-or-miss league. That’s been true since its very inception — but it’s become even more relevant as the league expands its range and […]
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Donovan Mitchell’s play is one of the few things currently going right for the Cleveland Cavaliers. He’s been the one constant in a season filled with injuries and inconsistent play. And he isn’t just playing to his usual All-NBA standard. He’s raised his game to another level. “Mindset,” head coach Kenny Atkinson said last week […]
3 months ago | 3 reads
Good morning. It’s Tuesday, December 9th. The Cleveland Cavaliers are 14-11. Let’s talk about how badly they need this chance to rest. The First Sip The Cavaliers need to reset. That much has become obvious. It’s been a grueling schedule that hasn’t been particularly kind to a team that’s already struggling. The Cavs, who have […]
3 months ago | 1 read
Cleveland Cavaliers wing Max Strus still fondly remembers going to an annual charity bowling event with his hometown Chicago Bears while growing up. “I always thought, if I was ever in this position, this is an event I’d like to do,” Strus said when addressing the attendees at the Max Strus Family Foundation’s second annual […]
3 months ago | 1 read
The Cleveland Cavaliers had their worst offensive display of the season as they lost to the Golden State Warriors 99-94 on Saturday night. Here are the four factors from this game. These numbers are from Cleaning the Glass. Now, let’s dive into some of the stats.
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The Cleveland Cavaliers fell to the Golden State Warriors 99-94. This one stunk. Let’s see who won and lost the night. LOSER – De’Andre Hunter This last week couldn’t have been any more different from the way Hunter had previously been playing this season. His offensive creation, both as a finisher and playmaker, has completely […]
3 months ago | 5 reads