Cavaliers convert Craig Porter Jr.’s two-way contract into a four-year, $8 million deal

The Cleveland Cavaliers are converting guard Craig Porter Jr.’s two-way contract into a four-year, $8 million deal. Porter, 23, is guaranteed $1.5 million for the rest of this season and $1 million for 2024-25. His 2025-26 salary is non-guaranteed. The standard contract includes a team option for 2026-27 as well. Porter went undrafted last July […]

James Foglio  •  14 Feb 2024
Usher’s bet on the Cleveland Cavaliers has paid off big time

In recent days, much has been made about Usher and his rock-solid performance in Super Bowl LVIII (before you try to Google search it, “LVIII” is number 58). Particularly, the fact that Usher orchestrated his fantastic Super Bowl halftime show for free. But Usher isn’t hurting for money, especially with how great his bet on […]

Mat Issa  •  13 Feb 2024
Cavaliers, Rockets Among Teams Targeting Royce O’Neale For Trade

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Houston Rockets are also interested in trading for Brooklyn Nets forward Royce O’Neale. The seven-year veteran has made six starts in 49 games with Brooklyn this season. “O’Neale has drawn trade interest from the Rockets and Cavaliers recently. The Suns have also remained in the mix to land O’Neale,” reported Michael […]

James Foglio  •  08 Feb 2024
Cavaliers Extend Win Streak to Seven Straight, Defeat Wizards 114-106

The Cleveland Cavaliers continue to be arguably the hottest team in the NBA. They defeated the Washington Wizards by a final score of 114-106 to extend their win streak to seven straight. As to be expected, Donovan Mitchell was the player of the game as he poured in 40 points, 14 of which came in […]

Mathew Huff  •  08 Feb 2024
Cavaliers are 14-1 in their last 15 games, tied for their best record in franchise history over a 15-game span

The Cleveland Cavaliers are 14-1 in their last 15 games of the 2023-24 NBA season — tied for their best record in franchise history over a 15-game span. It’s also Cleveland’s best record over a 15-game span without LeBron James. The Cavaliers’ only loss during this 15-game stretch was a 126-116 loss against the Milwaukee […]

James Foglio  •  06 Feb 2024
Pistons vs. Cavaliers Odds, Picks, & Predictions (Jan. 31)

Tonight, the Cleveland Cavaliers (28-16, 24-18-2 ATS) host the Detroit Pistons (6-40, 21-24-1 ATS) in the third meeting of the 2023-24 NBA season; preview, odds, picks, predictions, and injuries for the Pistons vs Cavaliers matchup are here. Sportsbooks show the Cavs as 12.5-point favorites at home. BetOnline odds are below. Pistons vs. Cavaliers Game Preview […]

James Foglio  •  31 Jan 2024
Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley (knee) to return after 6-week absence

Cleveland Cavaliers star Evan Mobley is set to return from left knee surgery and play for the first time since early December. Mobley, 22, last played on Dec. 6 against the Orlando Magic. The 6-foot-11 forward underwent an arthroscopic procedure on Dec. 18. Following surgery, the Cavaliers announced he would miss up to two months. […]

James Foglio  •  29 Jan 2024
Beyond Archetypes: Jarrett Allen is so much more than a traditional center

Key Highlights:  In sports, we use archetypes to help us understand player skill sets, but sometimes, those categorizations can be overly simplistic Jarrett Allen’s skillset goes beyond that of conventional norms for traditional centers Jarrett Allen is a better scorer, passer, and switch big than other traditional centers In sports, we use archetypes to group […]

Mat Issa  •  24 Jan 2024
Cavaliers’ Tristan Thompson Suspended 25 Games For Violating NBA’s Anti-Drug Policy

Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson was suspended 25 games without pay by the NBA on Tuesday for violating the league’s anti-drug policy. Thompson, 32, tested positive for ibutamoren, which is a growth hormone, and SARM LGD-4033. LGD-4033 is a type of oral, nonsteroidal drug known as a selective androgen receptor modulator (SARM). Ibutamoren and SARM […]

James Foglio  •  23 Jan 2024