CLEVELAND — Now that the Cavaliers have won the NBA draft lottery for the second time in three years, the real work begins. “We have another chance to add another good young player to the group of players we have,” general manager Chris Grant said late Tuesday night at Quicken Loans Arena. “It’s an exciting [...]
This year’s NBA draft might be weak, but Cavaliers still want first pick
INDEPENDENCE — There’s no overwhelming, franchise-changing grand prize like LeBron James in 2003, but the Cavaliers would still love to win the NBA Draft lottery tonight. Nothing is etched in stone, but the consensus No. 1 pick is considered to be 6-foot-11 Kentucky freshman Nerlens Noel, though he is raw and won’t be ready to [...]
Cavaliers honored: Dion Waiters makes All-Rookie first team; Tyler Zeller second
INDEPENDENCE — Dion Waiters’ appetite was whetted by being named to the 2012-13 NBA All-Rookie first team Tuesday. Cavaliers teammate Tyler Zeller was named to the second team in voting by the league’s 30 head coaches. “It makes me hungry to keep working hard and focus on taking the next steps to improve my game,” [...]
Source says Mike Brown definitely interested in returning to coach Cavaliers, if he’s asked
CLEVELAND — Mike Brown’s five successful seasons as Cavaliers coach ended awkwardly, with neither side certain it was the right move for him to be fired. The breakup was a little messy. It might be time to reconcile. Brown is interested in returning for a second stint with the team, a person familiar with the [...]
Cavaliers no match for Carmelo Anthony, New York Knicks despite Kyrie Irving’s 31 points
CLEVELAND — For once, the most important number on Carmelo Anthony’s stat line was his minutes. Anthony continued a push to win his first NBA scoring title with 31 points and 14 rebounds in just 30 minutes, and the New York Knicks bounced back after having their winning streak stopped at 13 games one night [...]
Tristan Thompson comes up huge as Cavs beat Celtics, snap 10-game losing streak
BOSTON — Tristan Thompson’s career highs of 29 points and 17 rebounds weren’t nearly as important to him as the number he helped the Cleveland Cavaliers avoid. There will be no 11th straight loss for Cleveland. Thompson and the Cavaliers dominated Boston inside as Cleveland ended its 10-game losing streak by beating the Celtics 97-91 [...]
Cold-shooting Cavaliers get blown out by Rockets, drop fifth straight game
HOUSTON — The Cavs were cold Friday night. Freezing, in fact. In Texas. Maybe it was the Heat. Just two days after gutting out a devastating loss to the streaking Miami Heat — while blowing a 27-point lead in the process — the Cavs were not much competition for the Rockets on Friday, falling 116-78. [...]
Cavaliers lose to Grizzlies after sleepwalking through another third quarter
CLEVELAND — The Cavaliers were pleading the third Friday night at Quicken Loans Arena. Once again not ready to play when the second half began, Cleveland fell 103-92 to the Memphis Grizzlies, who were playing without their best player in power forward Zach Randolph. “Two words for you: Third quarter,” Cavs coach Byron Scott said [...]
Cavaliers notes: Kyrie Irving doesn’t let a little illness keep him out of the lineup
CLEVELAND — When it comes to illness, Kyrie Irving apparently is a quick healer. After vomiting Thursday night and missing the team’s shootaround Friday morning, the Cavaliers point guard visited the doctor, made a rapid recovery and was in the starting lineup against the Memphis Grizzlies. “Thirteen hours of sleep will definitely help you,” the [...]
Kyrie Irving-less Cavaliers simply no match for talented Clippers
CLEVELAND — The Los Angeles Clippers are so deep, talented and athletic they would have been tough for the Cavaliers to beat with Kyrie Irving. Sideline the point guard for the third straight game with a sore knee and the result was predictable, the Cavs falling 105-89 Friday at sold-out Quicken Loans Arena. The Clippers [...]
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