League Won’t Discipline J.R. Smith for Heated Exchange?

Injured guard J.R. Smith will not face disciplinary action from the league or a fine from the Cavaliers for shouting at two members of the Miami Heat following Saturday’s game, a league source said. Not cleared to play after undergoing surgery on his fractured right thumb in December, Smith had to be forcibly restrained and […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
The NBA’s Deadliest 1-on-1 Players

Jake Rauchbach uses Synergy Sports figures to break down the top isolation scorers in the league this season.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Cavaliers Officially Sign Center Andrew Bogut

The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed center Andrew Bogut, Cavaliers General Manager David Griffin announced on Thursday from Cleveland Clinic Courts. Bogut (7-0, 260), was waived by Philadelphia on Monday after being traded to the 76ers by Dallas on February 23. Bogut will wear jersey number 6 with the Cavs. Source: NBA.com/Cavaliers

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Westbrook, LeBron Named Players of the Month

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James and the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Russell Westbrook today were named the Kia NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Month, respectively, for games played in February. Source: NBA.com

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Isaiah Thomas on Win Over Cavs: ‘Nobody Holds Me in Check’

Although maybe not as loud a performance, at least not by his lofty, King in the Fourth standards, Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas made a series of key, late-game plays Wednesday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers. When a reporter asked Thomas what Cleveland did to keep him in check, a ruffled Thomas interrupted the […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Cavs Will Waive DeAndre Liggins or Jordan McRae?

To clear a roster spot for (Andrew) Bogut, the Cavs will have to waive someone, and may do so Wednesday so that player can be eligible for the playoffs with a different team. The Cavs will likely waive either Jordan McRae or DeAndre Liggins, two young players whom they did not draft that are making […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: Andrew Bogut to Sign With Cavaliers

Andrew Bogut has committed to sign with Cleveland Cavaliers, league sources tell The Vertical. Source: Shams Charania on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA PM: Credit Cleveland Front Office For Upgraded Roster

Cleveland’s front office deserves credit for bolstering its roster with little flexibility, writes Lang Greene.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Deron Williams on Signing With Cavs: ‘Best Fit For Me’

The Cavaliers picked up the reliable backup point guard they have been missing all season by signing Deron Williams on Monday. “At the end of the day, I just felt like this was the best fit for me,” said Williams, speaking to reporters in the hallway outside the Cavs’ locker room shortly before Cleveland hosted […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021