Melo Mum on Possibility of Waiving No-Trade Clause

Would you (Carmelo Anthony) be willing to waive the no-trade clause if it meant playing with LeBron (James) in Cleveland? “I don’t want to talk about that man, I’d rather not talk about a no-trade clause after losing,” said Anthony, after the Knicks were throttled, 107-93, at the Garden by the East’s No. 1 team. […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
LeBron: ‘I understand how important I am to this team’

In body and in spirit, LeBron James is feeling better these days. Perhaps the improvement in James’ mental health has been more immediate, he’s apparently gotten by whatever was bothering him earlier this month and said Saturday he has the Cavs pegged for a championship run. “At this point I understand the moment that I’m […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
James Says He Has ‘To Do More’ After Meeting With Coach Lue

LeBron James says a conversation with Cleveland Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue following a disheartening loss in Miami last week made him come to a realization on how he must approach the final stage of the regular season as his team prepares for the playoffs. “I just need to do more,” James said Thursday after a […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: Life Inside The NBA Bubble

A behind-the-scenes look at the unique lives of players and coaches in the NBA bubble.

Alan Draper  •  16 Nov 2021
Cavs’ GM, Coach Speak to Lebron About Recent Behavior

Two members of the team’s top brass – coach Tyronn Lue and general manager David Griffin – have had conversations with James over the past few days regarding separate items. Lue spoke with James after Saturday’s 122-101 loss in Miami, during which at halftime James was noticeably chatting it up with his friend, Heat star […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
LeBron James Says He Has Shifted into ‘Playoff Mode’

LeBron James says he has indeed pre-emptively switched into so-called “playoff mode” with three weeks left in the regular season. The Cleveland Cavaliers star’s recent social media activity is only an extension of that, a source familiar with James’ thinking told ESPN.com. “I have,” James said when asked about whether he has consciously shifted his […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Cleveland Cavaliers Clinch Central Division Title

LeBron James gladly talked about another triple-double, another division championship and a resounding win — No. 50 this season for the Cavaliers. James scored 33 points and recorded his 41st career triple-double night as Cleveland clinched its second straight Central Division title with a 124-91 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Monday night. Source: ESPN

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
LeBron Unfollows Cavs on Twitter to Prep for Playoffs?

On Monday, some time before he (LeBron James) was simply brilliant on the court against the Denver Nuggets, where he posted his 41st career triple-double and the Cavs won easily 124-91, James unfollowed his own team on Twitter. According to a source close to James who discussed the matter with him Monday night, that’s not […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Head to Head: Runner Up in NBA MVP Race?

Who should be the MVP runner up behind Stephen Curry? Ben Dowsett, Alex Kennedy and Moke Hamilton debate.

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021