LeBron On Player Rest: ‘A Simple Reality of the Sport’

Does the NBA have a problem with featured games becoming prime-time flops when star players sit out for rest? LeBron James doesn’t think so. A day after Cleveland Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue decided to rest James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love in his team’s 108-78 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on ABC, the four-time […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Kevin Love Ready to Return, but Mindful of Cavs’ Chemistry

As Kevin Love nears a comeback from arthroscopic surgery on his left knee, the Cleveland Cavaliers’ All-Star forward says he is mindful of the ripple effects his return could cause after a month out. “I think it will be pretty easy for me to come back in, and I just don’t want to mess up […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: Raising The Bar, Post All-Star Break

Basketball Insiders takes a look at 13 players that have raised their games post All-Star break.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Kevin Love May Return Earlier Than Initially Projected

Kevin Love has been cleared for contact work and may return to the Cleveland Cavaliers on their upcoming road trip, team general manager David Griffin said Tuesday. Love took part in a 3-on-3 workout prior to the Cavs’ game with the Detroit Pistons, the 13th game he has missed since undergoing knee surgery four weeks […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
The Cavaliers Hope Larry Sanders Is Ready

After two years away, Larry Sanders believes he’s ready to resume his basketball career. Let’s all hope he’s correct.

Alan Draper  •  09 Oct 2023
Kyrie Irving: “Have To Have That Killer Mindset”

Cavs guard Kyrie Irving talks about playing defense, having a killer mindset and working together as a team.

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
LeBron James: “Not One Guy That Can Control This”

Cavs forward LeBron James talks about the contesting three point shots, working together and being ready for the Post-season.

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: Larry Sanders Agrees to Deal With Cavs

Larry Sanders has reached agreement on a contract with the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers, completing his return to the NBA, league sources told The Vertical. Sanders and his agent, Joel Bell, traveled to Cleveland on Sunday, and Sanders will undergo a physical exam on Monday morning before signing the deal, league sources said. Sanders’ deal […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Extended Contract Talks Between Cavs, Larry Sanders?

The Cleveland Cavaliers have vetted center Larry Sanders and held extended contract negotiations concerning a possible second, nonguaranteed season, sources said Sunday. The Cavs could add a player as early as Monday, when they have hinted they will choose a big man to try to fill the 15th roster spot left when Andrew Bogut suffered […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021