The 20-year-old big man was one rebound shy of recording his fifth double-double of the campaign and was key down the stretch as the Cleveland Cavaliers recovered from a seemingly improbable 19-point deficit to sting the struggling Boston Celtics in the early hours on Sunday. Continue reading
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Cavaliers’ PG Collin Sexton sidelined indefinitely with left meniscus tear
The timing couldn’t be much worse. After successive games with less than double-digit scoring, the Cavs’ fourth-year point guard is now bracing himself for an extended period on the sidelines after sustaining a torn meniscus during their win over the New York Knicks at the weekend. Continue reading
NBA news round-up: Shock Timberwolves sacking, Bulls contract extensions and more
With NBA practices starting next week ahead of the new season on October 3, there has been brief news updates aplenty across the league’s 30 teams. Players, coaching staff and front offices are making moves hoping to get incrementally better in a field of fine margins…
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Detroit Pistons win top pick in draft lottery, Cade Cunningham expected
You couldn’t wipe the grin from Ben Wallace’s face, as if he knew something we all didn’t, but the future Hall of Famer proved Detroit’s lucky charm overnight as they won this year’s draft lottery and will likely select star guard Cade Cunningham out of Oklahoma State next month. Continue reading
Multiple teams interested in Cavaliers’ available center Andre Drummond
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
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
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