NBA AM: Are Drummond and Beal Playing It Safe?

The Pistons and Wizards have good reason not to extend Andre Drummond and Brad Beal right now… Are the Cavaliers really the East’s best?

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
LeBron James Feels ‘Ready to Go’ For Season Opener

After missing close to two weeks of training camp following an anti-inflammatory injection to his lower back, LeBron James was able to fully participate in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ last two practices and confirmed he will play in Tuesday’s season opener. “I feel good,” James said Monday. “I’m ready to go. I’ll be active tomorrow.” Source: […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
LeBron James Participates in Full-Contact Practice

LeBron James practiced Sunday for the first time since receiving an anti-inflammatory injection in his lower back and is on track to play in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ season opener in Chicago on Tuesday night. James was unable to participate in full-contact practice for close to two weeks after receiving the shot in his back. He […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Source: LeBron Expected to Play in Season Opener

LeBron James is expected to play in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ regular-season opener next week despite his recent back problems, a league source told Yahoo Sports on Saturday. James received an anti-inflammatory injection in his back on Oct. 13 and has played in only two preseason games. James, however, has been working out daily and his […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Cavaliers Release Cook, Cunningham Secures Final Spot

The Cleveland Cavaliers will release former Duke point guard Quinn Cook, giving Jared Cunningham a roster spot, league sources informed Northeast Ohio Media Group. Cunningham secures the 15th and final roster slot. Source: Chris Haynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
LeBron James Feels ‘Optimistic’ For Season Opener

With less than a week to go before the Cleveland Cavaliers tip off the season in Chicago, there is some doubt regarding LeBron James’ playing status. James did not practice Friday, and it has now been more than a week since he has been able to fully participate in training camp since receiving an anti-inflammatory […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Tristan Thompson Joins Team After Contract Standoff

Tristan Thompson reported to Cleveland Cavaliers training camp Friday, a day after inking a five-year, $82 million extension with the franchise. “We took care of business, and I’m glad to be back with my family and teammates and ready to get the season started,” Thompson said. The fifth-year veteran was absent for more than three […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Cavs’ Waive Daye, Stephens, Christmas, Cooley

The Cleveland Cavaliers have waived forward Austin Daye, guard/forward D.J. Stephens, guard Dionte Christmas and Forward Jack Cooley, Cavaliers General Manager David Griffin announced today from Cleveland Clinic Courts. The Cavs roster now stands at 16. Source: NBA.com/Cavaliers

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: 2016’s Sixth Man of the Year Race

Joakim Noah is taking a reserve role in Chicago. Will he win Sixth Man of the Year in that role, or will someone else?

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021