J.R. Smith Leaves Toronto Game With Ankle Injury

Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith appeared to have turned his ankle midway in the first quarter against the Toronto Raptors after draining a tough jumper from the corner. When he landed from knocking down the shot, he was in midst of fans seated courtside. He might have stepped on someone’s foot. Head coach David Blatt […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
No Communication Between Cavs, Tristan Thompson?

It’s the two-week mark of the Tristan Thompson holdout, which means it’s time to give an update on the proceedings. There’s no communication ongoing between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Thompson’s agents, Rich Paul and Mark Termini, Northeast Ohio Media Group has learned. In fact, there doesn’t seem to be a sense of urgency from either side […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Source: Cavs Sign Center Jack Cooley

CLE signs Jack Cooley, waives Chris Johnson. CLE has 2 spots; Cooley is competing w/ Austin Daye, Jared Cunningham, Quinn Cook, DJ Stephens. To clarify: Jack Cooley’s CLE deal is $845,059 non-guaranteed (due to one year of experience). He’s cheaper than Daye/Cunningham ($947,276). via Alex Kennedy of Basketball Insiders

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
VIDEO: Which Team Wins the Central Division?

Which NBA team will win the Central Division this season? Moke Hamilton, Eric Pincus, Jessica Camerato and Steve Kyler discuss.

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA PM: A Look at Each Team’s Cap Position

Salary cap guru Eric Pincus looks at each team’s cap position with the regular season rapidly approaching.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
LeBron James to Sit Out Rest of Preseason Games?

Cavaliers coach David Blatt said Thursday that LeBron James might not play for the remainder of Cleveland’s exhibition season. James sat out his second straight game against Indiana after not playing Tuesday against Atlanta. The four-time MVP is healthy, but the Cavaliers want to limit his minutes in the preseason. James has played in two […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Blatt Eyeing Guard for Cavs’ Final Roster Spot

#Cavs David Blatt admitted tonight that the final roster spot (which could be two) will likely go to a guard because of Kyrie’s (Irving) injury Source: Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com  

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Cavs’ Sasha Kaun Admits to Facing Huge Adjustments

Talk to the 30-year-old (Sasha Kaun) about all the differences he’s seen in his first week-plus of training camp in the U.S., and he’ll mention the things almost every rookie counts as new to them: the players are bigger, faster, and more skilled. But Kaun’s analysis goes much deeper. He’ll tell you about the numerous […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA: Massive Roster Cuts Coming

At least 120 roster cuts will be made prior to October 26, writes Eric Pincus.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021