After the Cleveland Cavaliers announced they were going to bench Andre Drummond while pursuing trade opportunities, the two-time All-Star center has attracted interest across the league – though many teams are unlikely to make moves unless he’s bought out next month. Continue reading
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NBA Preview: Cleveland Cavaliers vs Brooklyn Nets – Repeat or revenge?
Kyrie Irving returned from an unexpected personal pause and scored 37 during his first game alongside Kevin Durant and James Harden, though Brooklyn’s Big 3 couldn’t contain an in-form Collin Sexton, who scored a career-high 42 as the Cleveland Cavaliers earned a 147-135 double-overtime win in the early hours on Thursday. Who will come out on top in the second meeting? Continue reading
NBA Previews: Philadelphia 76ers vs Charlotte Hornets, Magic host Cavaliers
Two more NBA match previews as the Philadelphia 76ers (5-1) attempt to earn successive victories over the Charlotte Hornets (2-4), while two Eastern Conference sides with 4-2 records to start the new season clash as the Orlando Magic host a Cleveland Cavaliers team who have caught critics by surprise so far. Who will start the new week with wins in their games? Continue reading
NBA Previews: Pacers-Cavaliers, Wizards-Bulls and Magic-76ers on New Year’s Eve
Read on for three NBA previews ahead of New Year’s Eve, as the 2020-21 season continues. Philadelphia will hope for another big performance by their star center Joel Embiid away to the unbeaten Orlando Magic (4-0), while Indiana and Washington target responses after suffering preventable defeats in their respective games against the Cavaliers and Chicago Bulls next. Continue reading
NBA Draft: Minnesota Timberwolves take Anthony Edwards with number 1 pick
The Minnesota Timberwolves selected Georgia guard Anthony Edwards with the first pick of the rescheduled 2020 NBA draft on Wednesday. Golden State Warriors chose center James Wiseman with the number two pick, before guard LaMelo Ball was taken third by the Charlotte Hornets. Continue reading
NBA players’ health concerns rise, positive COVID-19 tests and more ahead of return
A round-up of the latest NBA news as player concerns intensify surrounding the Disney bubble, while some have dropped out with teams announcing more positive coronavirus tests. Questions are being asked before the league resumes on July 30.
Reports: Ex-Cavs head coach Tyronn Lue interested in Brooklyn Nets job
Los Angeles Clippers assistant coach Tyronn Lue is reportedly interested in becoming the Brooklyn Nets’ new head coach – where he’ll reunite with All-Star guard Kyrie Irving, who he coached during his tenure on the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Kevin Love increasingly unsettled as reports of discontent, team row emerge
Cleveland Cavaliers’ five-time All-Star Kevin Love is increasingly unsettled – even if he claims otherwise – as trade speculation surrounding the 31-year-old continues to intensify ahead of the February 6 trade deadline. Continue reading
Utah Jazz complete Jordan Clarkson trade as Dante Exum & picks sent to Cavaliers
In the first trade since Russell Westbrook’s blockbuster move to Houston on July 11, the Utah Jazz have acquired Cavaliers guard Jordan Clarkson in exchange for Dante Exum and two future second-round picks. Continue reading
Report: Struggling Cleveland Cavaliers open to trading Kevin Love, finally
According to ESPN, the Cleveland Cavaliers (5-16) are finally prepared to trade their five-time All-Star Kevin Love with trade opportunities set to open next weekend.
Ahead of training camp, Warriors sign free agent Marquese Chriss
With training camp set to start next week, the Golden State Warriors have agreed a deal in principle to sign free agent forward Marquese Chriss. Conflicting reports claim it’s either a one-year deal or just a non-guaranteed camp invite with 14 players in Steve Kerr’s existing roster. Continue reading
