News-Herald 7 hours ago
LeBron James begins tour of China
BEIJING (AP) - LeBron James began his tour of China on Monday by exchanging gifts with another former child prodigy.The Cleveland Cavaliers' star was greeted by pianist Lang Lang at the Wukesong Sports Center in Beijing in front of hundreds of basketball fans.The two exchanged gifts, with Lang Lang receiving a pair of basketball shoes and James getting an album of Lang Lang's music and a CD with the FIFA Brazil World Cup music.
Boston Herald 1 hour ago
Blatt turns to his friends
The David Blatt profile in today’s Herald chronicles the string of pressure points that helped mold the former Maccabi Tel Aviv coach, and ultimately led to his emergence as not only head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers, but LeBron James.Slightly obscured by...
Pounding The Rock 4 hours ago
How Gregg Popovich and LeBron James respond to adversity
They're from different backgrounds, have different approaches, and represent different generations. Their situations and challenges couldn't be more dissimilar. But all the same, there's a mirror image between these two men. Two weeks ago, the Spurs posted two sentences to their page on NBA.com, stating...
Columbus Dispatch 2 hours ago
Cavs to sign Andrew Wiggins to contract
CLEVELAND — Andrew Wiggins will sign his rookie contract with the Cavaliers. It's still not clear if he'll play for them. A person familiar with the negotiations says the Cavs will sign the No. 1 overall pick to his deal, an agreement that would prevent any potential trade involving the small forward from being completed for 30 days.
Chris Fedor / Plain Dealer 7 hours ago Cleveland Cavaliers nearing a deal with first overall pick Andrew Wiggins: Report
The Cleveland Cavaliers are closing in on a contract with first overall pick Andrew Wiggins, according to a report from ESPN.
Rotoworld 2 hours ago
Cavs will sign Andrew Wiggins to 2-year deal - Andrew Wiggins (F) Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cavaliers are set to sign a standard two-year rookie deal with Andrew Wiggins, according to the Associated Press.
Akron Beacon Journal 3 hours ago
Dion Waiters named to U.S. Select team
Dion Waiters has been named to the U.S. Select team that will train next week with Team USA next week in Las Vegas in preparation for the FIBA World Cup. The Select team has traditionally been known as a feeder system for the Americans. Kyrie Irving, now part of the U.S. men’s national roster for both this fall’s World Cup and the 2016 Olympics, was previously part of the Select team. Waiters averaged 15.9 points last season in primarily a reserve role. He will be joined on the Select team by Harrison Barnes, Trey Burke, Jimmy Butler, Draymond Green, Tim Hardaway Jr., Tobias Harris,...
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Akron Beacon Journal 2 hours ago
Cavs to sign Andrew Wiggins to contract
CLEVELAND: Andrew Wiggins will sign his rookie contract with the Cavaliers. It’s still not clear if he’ll play for them.A person familiar with the negotiations says the Cavs will sign the No. 1 overall pick to his deal, an agreement that would prevent any potential trade involving the small forward from being completed for 30 days.Wiggins has been linked to a possible trade with Minnesota for All-Star forward Kevin Love. The person familiar with the talks says Wiggins will sign with Cleveland as early as Wednesday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Tuesday on condition of...
Akron Beacon Journal 3 hours ago
Cavs’ Dion Waiters named to 2014 USA Basketball Select Team
Cavaliers guard Dion Waiters was named to the 2014 USA Basketball Men’s Select Team on Tuesday.The Select Team will train with the USA Basketball Men’s National Team July 28-31 during its training camp in Las Vegas.Cavs point guard Kyrie Irving is a member of the National Team, which will represent the United States at the 2014 FIBA World Cup.Others named to the 2014 Select Team were: Harrison Barnes (Golden State Warriors); Trey Burke (Utah Jazz); Jimmy Butler (Chicago Bulls); Draymond Green (Golden State Warriors), Tim Hardaway Jr. (New York Knicks); Tobias Harris (Orlando Magic); Doug...
Dan Labbe / Plain Dealer 5 hours ago 
Talk Cavaliers, Indians and Browns with Terry Pluto today at noon
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Dan Labbe / Plain Dealer 5 hours ago 
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Columbus Dispatch 6 hours ago
Pressure to win not new for Cavaliers coach
LAS VEGAS — J.R. Holden was furious with himself as he headed to the bench for a timeout. It was late in the finals of EuroBasket 2007 — the tournament to determine the championship of Europe — and Holden, a naturalized Russian, was wondering whether his citizenship might be revoked. He had missed his previous three shots, the last of which was an air ball, and Russia trailed by five points with a little over a minute left against Spain, the reigning world champion and tournament host.
Chris Fedor / Plain Dealer 23 hours ago 
Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski says he would trade for Kevin Love without 'one second of hesitancy'
The NBA off-season has been filled with rumors and speculation, and the Cleveland Cavaliers are right at the center of it all.
Chris Fedor / Plain Dealer Jul 21, 2014 
Seven remaining targets for the Cleveland Cavaliers in free agency
Here are seven free agents that may be affordable, play for the veteran's minimum and help the Cavs in pursuit of a championship.
News-Herald Jul 20, 2014
Source: Cleveland Cavaliers have not offered Andrew Wiggins in possible trade with Minnesota Timberwolves
The Cavaliers insist rookie swingman Andrew Wiggins has not been offered in a possible trade for Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Kevin Love. No one involved would guarantee it wouldn't happen at a later date, but for now the Cavaliers will proceed in Love negotiations without using the mercurial Wiggins as a trade chip, a source told The News-Herald.
Akron Beacon Journal Jul 20, 2014
Video: LeBron James cheers/coaches his son like typical dad
LeBron James was your usual coaching and cheerleading Dad during an AAU game. He watched his son LeBron Jr. play Saturday night in Lexington, Ky. Also with James in the video is Kentucky coach John Calipari.
Chronicle-Telegram Jul 20, 2014
Cavs’ Irving excited about LeBron’s return, new deal
INDEPENDENCE — Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving doesn’t travel with a posse. Nor does he have marketing advisors eager to see him play in a larger market. Yet, that didn’t stop local sports talkers and out-of-town reporters from accusing him of both last season. Irving admitted Saturday that the rumors did bother him because they Read More...The post Cavs’ Irving excited about LeBron’s return, new deal appeared first on Chronicle-Telegram.Click here to read this story on The Chronicle-Telegram.Content copyright The Chronicle-Telegram. Your #1 source for Lorain County News.
Akron Beacon Journal Jul 19, 2014
Cavaliers’ Kyrie Irving relieved to sign extension, excited to welcome back LeBron James
INDEPENDENCE: The burden has been lifted off Kyrie Irving, in more ways than one. The nagging questions and incessant rumors about his future are gone, dissipating the instant he agreed to a $90 million max extension with the Cavs.Gone, also, is the burden of lifting the Cavaliers out of oblivion. Irving has been the face of this franchise since he arrived, and some of the scrutiny he faced was directly tied to the departure of LeBron James.A 19-year-old Irving, after all, first had to answer questions about replacing LeBron while at the draft lottery three years ago when the Cavs won the...
News-Herald Jul 19, 2014
Cleveland Cavaliers: Kyrie Irving says summer has been a whirlwind
Kyrie Irving called it a whirlwind summer. He not only signed a maximum contract extension, he will now also be joined by the best basketball player on the planet in LeBron James. The Cavaliers point guard signed the five-year, $90 million extension on July 10. "They wanted me to be a part of their future, and I wanted to be a part of their future," Irving said on July 19 at the fourth annual Kyrie Irving ProCamp at Independence High School.
