Earlier today, the Cleveland Cavaliers shared news of the tragic death of their longtime television play-by-play announcer Fred McLeod. McLeod passed away suddenly on Monday night. It’s a tremendously sad day for the entire Cavs organization. McLeod was a fixture, as former Cavs superstar LeBron James can attest. Once James learned of McLeod’s death, he […]
Read MoreVeteran NBA Announcer Died On Monday Night
A veteran NBA play-by-play announcer has tragically passed away at the age of 67, his team announced this morning. Fred McLeod, the Cleveland Cavaliers play-by-play man, died on Monday night. The Cavs announced the tragic news this morning. “It is with the most extreme sadness that the Cleveland Cavaliers share that Cavs and Fox Sports […]
Read MoreFormer Duke Center Marques Bolden Officially Signs With Cleveland Cavaliers
The one-and-done trio of Zion Williamson, R.J. Barrett, and Cam Reddish sucked up most of the oxygen at Duke this past season. They weren’t alone though, as role players like center Marques Bolden were crucial for Mike Krzyzewski’s 2018-19 squad. Bolden is set to join that trio in the NBA as well. He impressed for […]
Read MoreKevin Love’s Model Girlfriend Hospitalized After Rafting Accident
The 2019-20 NBA season sits a few months away. With a few months of vacation time left, NBA stars have been taking full advantage of their extra time. Whether spending time with family members on Taco Tuesday – we’re looking at you, LeBron James – or hiking in Jackson, Wyoming – Kevin Love – the […]
Read MoreFormer Cavs Coach David Blatt Announces Tough Health News
Since being fired by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016 coach David Blatt has been content coaching in Europe. Unfortunately, he just got a serious health diagnosis that could put his coaching career in jeopardy. Blatt revealed on Monday that he has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). The disease attacks the central nervous system, causing […]
Read MoreFormer Duke Player Signs With New NBA Team
Duke’s 2019 NBA rookie class is obviously defined by the lottery picks, led by No. 1 overall selection Zion Williamson. A lesser known Blue Devil, center Marques Bolden, is getting his shot at the next level as well. Bolden was a major five-star recruit in his own right, leaving high school. He was the No. […]
Read MoreHow Jalen Wilson Found Out About John Beilein To The NBA, Landed At Kansas
Just a few months ago, it looked like Kansas basketball might have a serious roster issue entering 2019-20. Since, it has returned a couple of key veterans, and was opportunistic in landing a major late addition to its recruiting class: former Michigan signee Jalen Wilson. The athletic wing is already on campus and has made […]
Read MoreDuke Rookie Impressed In NBA Debut
Most of the focus in this Duke NBA Draft class has gone to No. 1 pick Zion Williamson, for obvious reasons. The New Orleans Pelicans rookie is expected to develop into one of the league’s rising stars. He has a rare combination of size, strength, and freakish athleticism that doesn’t come through the NBA too […]
Read MoreWhat The Cavs Reportedly Plan On Doing With No. 5 Pick
The NBA Draft isn’t set to begin until 7 p.m. ET, but the top of the first round is already rounding into form. It looks like we know what will happen with the first five picks. Zion Williamson, Ja Morant and R.J. Barrett will reportedly be the first three choices, as expected. At No. 4, […]
Read MoreThe Cavs Have Reportedly Put Kevin Love In Trade Talks
In 2018-19, the Cleveland Cavaliers missed the playoffs for the first time since LeBron James decided to take his talents to South Beach. With LeBron’s decision to leave the Land for Los Angeles, the Cavaliers were left in the rebuilding stage. The rebuild won’t be complete until the team can offload Kevin Love and his […]
Read MoreJohn Beilein Hires Cal Women’s Head Coach Lindsay Gottlieb As Assistant
The Cleveland Cavaliers shocked the basketball world when they landed former Michigan head coach John Beilein as the team’s new head coach. Beilein was thought to be a college lifer, but decided to leave the collegiate ranks for the challenge of coaching in the NBA. In the weeks since his arrival, Beilein has been rounding […]
Read MoreCavs Issue Update On Owner Dan Gilbert’s Health
Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert was hospitalized in Michigan on Sunday. The 57-year-old businessman suffered a stroke. Gilbert is the founder of Quicken Loans and Rock Ventures and a Detroit native. Thanks to the latest update from Quicken Loans CEO Jay Farmer, we have further details as to what led to Gilbert’s hospitalization. Gilbert felt […]
Read MoreCavs Owner Dan Gilbert Reportedly Hospitalized
Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert was reportedly hospitalized earlier Sunday with stroke-like symptoms. Gilbert, 57, was reportedly hospitalized in Michigan, where he lives and does the majority of his business work. The NBA owner is the founder of Quicken Loans and has done a ton of real estate work in the Detroit area. The Detroit News […]
Read MoreCavs Owner Confirms Threat Made By Kyrie Irving’s Agent
There was talk of Kyrie Irving threatening season-ending knee surgery if the Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t trade him back in the summer of 2017. The All-Star point guard has since denied that talk, though Cleveland’s owner told a different story today. Cavs owner Dan Gilbert revealed in an interview with Cleveland.com that Irving’s agent made the […]
Read MoreDick Vitale Names The 1 Big Challenge For John Beilein
John Beilein is taking over as the head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers without having any prior NBA coaching experience. While not completely unheard of, one basketball legend who made the same transition noted a big challenge Beilein might face in the pros. Speaking to The Detroit News, Dick Vitale explained that Beilein’s biggest obstacle […]
Read MoreJohn Beilein Adds Former NBA Head Coach To His Cavs Staff
Former Michigan basketball coach John Beilein made the surprising decision to leave the Wolverines basketball program to become head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 66-year-old Beilein has never coached in the NBA. While this will be his first rodeo at the professional level, Beilein is seen as one of the best offensive minds in […]
Read MoreSI Updates NBA Mock Draft After Lottery
While the NBA Playoffs haven’t lacked drama, the dominant storyline in the sport this week is the NBA Draft Lottery. On Tuesday, the New Orleans Pelicans became the shocking winners of the Zion Williamson sweepstakes. The franchise, which may have to move on from its last No. 1 pick in Anthony Davis, jumped up with […]
Read MoreJohn Beilein Reportedly Targeting Former NBA Head Coach For Cavs’ Staff
The Cleveland Cavaliers made a surprise hire this morning, tabbing Michigan’s John Beilein to be the team’s new head coach. The 66-year-old Beilein has never coached in the NBA. While Beilein is regarded as a master teacher and tactician, it will certainly help if he surrounds himself with an experienced coaching staff. It seems like […]
Read MoreMichigan’s John Beilein Is Leaving To Become The Next Head Coach Of The Cleveland Cavaliers
Michigan head coach John Beilein, regarded as one of the best in college basketball, is officially making the jump to the NBA. Beilein, according to multiple reports, is leaving the Wolverines to take the head coaching job with the Cleveland Cavaliers. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski was the first to break the story. He reports that Beilein […]
Read MoreNBA Insider Provides Update On Cavaliers’ Coaching Search
The Los Angeles Lakers have a new head coach, but the Cleveland Cavaliers are still searching. Cleveland is reportedly focusing on several prominent assistants. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Cavs’ front office was busy in the Mile High City yesterday. General manager Koby Altman and colleagues conducted four interviews in Denver on Saturday. Three […]
Read MoreCavs Reportedly Interviewing 2 Head Coach Candidates This Week
The Cleveland Cavaliers are in the market for a new head coach. The franchise will conduct more interviews this week, per a new report. The New York Times’ Marc Stein reports that former Memphis Grizzlies head coach JB Bickerstaff and Utah Jazz assistant Alex Jensen will interview for the position this week. Dallas Mavericks assistant […]
Read MoreThe Cavs Have Addressed Rumors Of Interest In Rick Pitino
The Cleveland Cavaliers have shot down the rumors of owner Dan Gilbert speaking to Rick Pitino about the franchise’s head coaching vacancy. Peter Vecsey reported late on Saturday night that the Cavs’ owner had spoken with Pitino, 66, who’s currently coaching overseas. According to this report from the HoF’er @PeterVecsey1, Cavs owner Dan Gilbert and […]
Read MoreReport: Rick Pitino Has Discussed Cavaliers Job With Owner Dan Gilbert
Rick Pitino has had a successful coaching tenure in Greece, after being ousted by Louisville amid the FBI investigation into college basketball. It is no secret that he wants to make a return to coaching in the U.S. While it is hard to see a serious college program hiring him, given the uncertainty around the […]
Read MoreCleveland Cavaliers Parting Ways With Head Coach Larry Drew
After taking over as head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers early in the season, Larry Drew seemed poised to be given a chance to build the team in the off-season. But that won’t be the case anymore. According to NBA insider Shams Charania, the Cavaliers and Drew have mutually parted ways. Drew finishes his tenure […]
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