NBA All-Star voting ends this week. Which players from the Eastern Conference deserve a spot in this year’s All-Star Game, and which ones just miss the cut? NBA All-Star voting closes this Friday, and while I don’t have an official media vote for who gets into this year’s game, I still went through the exercise
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Warriors guard Klay Thompson and Cavaliers forward Kevin Love. (David Richard-USA TODAY Sports) 3 New Orleans Saints who won’t be back for the 2022 season by Scott Rogust Russell Wilson comments on Seahawks future after potential last game with Seattle by Ethan Lee Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson and Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 09: Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after scoring on a three-point shot against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second quarter at Chase Center on January 09, 2022 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this
Nov 7, 2021; New York, New York, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio (3) celebrates after scoring a three-pointer against the New York Knicks during the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports Tennessee fans think Purdue players are faking injuries in Music City Bowl by Mark Powell The Cleveland
Rather than conceding another lost year after Collin Sexton’s season-ending knee injury, the Cavs have become one of the NBA’s best defensive units. All that, and a look at Chris Paul’s mid-range shooting in this week’s The Long Two. From last NBA season to this one, no team has improved as drastically or as suddenly
The Whiteboard is The Step Back’s daily basketball newsletter, covering the NBA, WNBA and more. Subscribe here to get it delivered to you via email each morning. The Cleveland Cavaliers are in a position almost no one expected them to be in at this point — 18-12, sitting at No. 4 in the Eastern Conference with
Washington Wizards small forward Kyle Kuzma finally answered the viral Cleveland news station who said Kuzma won an NBA Championship “thanks to LeBron.” The Wizards defeated the Cavaliers last Wednesday, but Kyle Kuzma and the city of Cleveland have been taking shots ever since. It all started on Wednesday, when Kuzma was in Rocket Mortgage
The Whiteboard is The Step Back’s daily basketball newsletter, covering the NBA, WNBA and more. Subscribe here to get it delivered to you via email each morning. Evan Mobley’s incredibly advanced defense has gotten plenty of attention in the early part of this season, including a detailed breakdown from Ben Ladner in last week’s installment of
James Harden hasn’t been himself to start the new season, but how concerned should the Nets be about their star’s struggles? When the Nets acquired James Harden last season, they hit the ground running. Integrating the ball-dominant Harden into an offense that already featured Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving required virtually no time at all
LeBron James was out again on Wednesday as his Lakers embarrassingly blew a lead against the Thunder but he seemed unaffected on Twitter watching the Cavs. For the second straight game, the Los Angeles Lakers were without LeBron James as the veteran continued to nurse a minor right ankle injury. But unlike Tuesday night when
The Whiteboard is The Step Back’s daily basketball newsletter, covering the NBA, WNBA and more. Subscribe here to get it delivered to you via email each morning. No. 1 pick Cade Cunningham has yet to take the floor for the Detroit Pistons but this season’s rookie class is already off to a very inspiring start. Six
In 2018, the Cleveland Cavaliers extended Kevin Love‘s contract through 2022. Three years later, it’s no longer clear where he fits on the rebuilding team. When the Cavaliers traded for Kevin Love in the summer of 2014, it was clear what the goal was. They wanted him to team up with Kyrie Irving and LeBron
Jarrett Allen has done everything you could ask from a young, athletic big man. But his place with the Cleveland Cavaliers still doesn’t feel secure. Jarrett Allen joined the Brooklyn Nets in the years when the team was still reeling from giving up all their first-round picks to the Boston Celtics in a 2013 trade.
Collin Sexton has already proven he can put up big numbers in the NBA. Now it’s time to prove he can use those numbers to help the Cleveland Cavaliers win. Is Collin Sexton good at basketball? The answer has to be yes, right? This is a man who is not only in the NBA, but
Many different teams have been floated as potential landing spots for Ben Simmons. But where would watching him be the most fun? With the 2021-22 season quickly approaching, Ben Simmons remains a Sixer. Though there have been rumors of a potential hold-out if he is not traded before the season begins, the team’s sense of
The Whiteboard is The Step Back’s daily basketball newsletter, covering the NBA, WNBA and more. Subscribe here to get it delivered to you via email each morning. I have to admit, I am fascinated by Basketball-Reference’s Hall-of-Fame probability model. If you’re not familiar with it, the model uses several key stats to measure the likelihood of
The Whiteboard is The Step Back’s daily basketball newsletter, covering the NBA, WNBA and more. Subscribe here to get it delivered to you via email each morning. Isaac Okoro is overshadowed by the depth of young talent on the Cavaliers roster, especially after an extremely active offseason for the team. But figuring out how to help
According to recent Cavaliers rumors, the Eastern Conference team is interested in trading for Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons. Mark Stein insinuated on Tuesday that Lauri Markkanen could in due course swap teams with Simmons during the 2021-22 NBA season. Of course, Cleveland drafted Evan Mobley third overall in the 2021 NBA Draft, and
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love celebrated his 33rd birthday on Tuesday with Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model Kate Bock. Earlier this year on January 30th, Bock’s 33rd birthday, Love proposed to her. She announced yes to the general public on Instagram. His Canadian fiancée made her SI Swimsuit debut in 2013. On Bock’s Instagram, she shared
Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images 5 players the Browns need to play well to beat Chiefs by John Buhler The Cleveland Cavaliers have been active this offseason and rumors are they’re still pursuing one more trade, for the Philadelphia 76ers’ Ben Simmons. At this point, we’ve heard just about every possible permutation of a Ben
According to oddsmakers via Bovada, the Cleveland Cavaliers are the favorites (-250) to retain five-time All-Star Kevin Love. The Brooklyn Nets have the second-best odds (+800) of trading for the 32-year-old player, followed by the Los Angeles Clippers (+1000) and Philadelphia 76ers (+1000). Five days ago, Jeff Schwartz, Love’s agent, said he has no interest
The Cavaliers’ young frontcourt trio might pan out, but is it worth the investment the team made to bring them Lauri Markkanen, Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley together? It’s difficult to grasp the rationale behind the Cavaliers giving Lauri Markkanen $67 million over the next four years, even before accounting for their other moves this
(Image courtesy of ATP) The world’s best basketball league gets back underway on Tuesday, October 19 – there are some gems of games in store for fans during week-1, and the Basketball Insiders team has been quick to action too, scouring sportsbooks to present our early bird NBA betting picks! Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Milwaukee Bucks get
Sidney Lowe is back with the Cleveland Cavaliers. It’s been 22 years. As an assistant, Lowe has now officially been added to head coach J.B. Bickerstaff’s coaching staff. This is the 61-year-old’s second stint with the organization after serving under Mike Fratello from 1994 through 1999. During this span, the Cavs had three playoff appearances
As part of a three-way deal with the Portland Trail Blazers, the Chicago Bulls have traded restricted free agent forward Lauri Markkanen to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The contract signed was a four-year, $67 million deal. Furthermore, the Cavs are also sending forward Larry Nance Jr. to the Trail Blazers and a 2023 second-round draft pick
One of the last dominoes of the 2021 offseason has fallen. How did the Cleveland Cavaliers, Chicago Bulls and Portland Trail Blazers all make out? Player leverage wins the day. Almost a month after the majority of free agency was settled, restricted free agent Lauri Markkanen was able to find a new home. According to
Kyrie Irving might have the best handles in NBA history. Here are five times he used that skill to produce moments of pure magic. 525,600 crossovers. 525,600 moments of shake-and-back. 525,600 crossovers. How do you measure, measure a career? In the case of Kyrie Irving, it’s all about his absolute magical mastery with the ball.
After YouTuber Tasha K, whose official channel name is “UNWINEWITHTASHAK,” made a claim that Iggy Azalea and Tristan Thompson were sleeping together, ridiculous rumors went viral on social media. Iggy responded saying that ‘she’s never even met the dude.’ Iggy was referring to the 30-year-old Canadian NBA player. For those who don’t know, Iggy is
For the past several years, the Western Conference has widely been considered the deeper, more talented conference. Don’t look now, but the teams in the East have caught up and passed them as the premier conference in the league. Considering the elite-level talent (superstars) and the rising young stars, the argument could easily be made
There was a time when Billy Preston was a surefire first-round NBA draft pick, perhaps even a lottery selection. He was originally committed to the University of Kansas but never suited up for the Jayhawks. He opted to play professionally overseas with KK Igokea in Bosnia in 2017 while the NCAA dragged their feet regarding
Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports Watch: Tom Brady tried to raise his speed rating in Madden22, it was an epic fail by John Buhler 2021 Olympics women’s 200m breaststroke final: How to watch online by Baigen Seawell The Thunder have three first-round picks and tons of trade options heading into the NBA Draft. Could Collin Sexton
2020 five-star basketball shooting guard Jalen Green on a visit to FSU for the BC gameImg 0526 The Cleveland Cavaliers have the No. 3 pick in tonight’s NBA Draft, so who should the team take with that pick and who are the prospects we should avoid picking? With the third pick in the 2021 NBA
Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports Alex Anthopoulos admits Braves came up short 1 move at the trade deadline by John Buhler MLB rumors: Cubs and Rays talked insane deadline trade for Kris Bryant and Craig Kimbrel by John Buhler The Cleveland Cavaliers could bring back Jarrett Allen on a hefty contract extension once NBA
The Cavaliers and Timberwolves worked out a trade sending Taurean Prince to Minnesota in exchange for Ricky Rubio and a second-round pick. Ricky Rubio is on the move, and not just on the basketball courts in Tokyo at the 2021 Summer Olympics. The Minnesota Timberwolves are trading the point guard to the Cleveland Cavaliers, according
According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Andrew Lopez, the New Orleans Pelicans are shipping guard Eric Bledsoe, center Steven Adams, the Nos. 10 and 40 picks of the 2021 NBA Draft, and two future first-round picks to the Memphis Grizzlies for center Jonas Valanciunas and the Nos. 17 and 51 picks of this week’s upcoming
The 2021 NBA Draft is the 75th edition of the draft, and it is scheduled to take place next Thursday, July 29. According to numerous 2021 NBA mock drafts, the Cleveland Cavaliers are projected to draft Evan Mobley, the seven-foot tall forward/center and Pac-12 Player of the Year (2021) for the USC Trojans, with the
The 2021 NBA Draft is the 75th edition of the draft, and it is scheduled to take place next Thursday, July 29. According to numerous 2021 NBA mock drafts, the Cleveland Cavaliers are projected to draft Evan Mobley, the seven-foot tall forward/center and Pac-12 Player of the Year (2021) for the USC Trojans, with the
The Milwaukee Bucks are NBA Champions once again. Fifty years after winning their first title, the Bucks defeated the Phoenix Suns in six games behind a sensational performance from their superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. Milwaukee drafted the two-time regular season MVP and now Finals MVP back in 2013 with the 15th overall pick. Every year the
The Milwaukee Bucks are NBA Champions once again. Fifty years after winning their first title, the Bucks defeated the Phoenix Suns in six games behind a sensational performance from their superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. Milwaukee drafted the two-time regular season MVP and now Finals MVP back in 2013 with the 15th overall pick. Every year the
Ben Simmons, Philadelphia 76ers, D’Angelo Russell, Minnesota Timberwolves. (Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports) Here is how All-Star point guard Ben Simmons could get trade from the Philadelphia 76ers to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Cleveland Cavaliers or the Toronto Raptors this offseason. Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons has a robust trade market, one that includes reported
Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports Steam is picking up on the Ben Simmons trade rumors, and it doesn’t look to slow down anytime soon. Five teams have been directly linked to Simmons; here’s a way each of them can pull off the big move. According to The New York Times‘ Marc Stein, there are five
Collin Sexton could be on the move from Cleveland and the New York Knicks are the most aggressive team trying to trade for the Cavs high-scorer. The Cleveland Cavaliers don’t have to trade Collin Sexton, but the trade rumors are hot and heavy for the former first-round pick out of Alabama. Sexton is eligible for
Kevin Love, Cleveland Cavaliers, Trevor Ariza, Miami Heat. (Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports) Kevin Love may have played his last game for the Cleveland Cavaliers heading into the summer. With the Cleveland Cavaliers potentially reshuffling the deck this offseason, their All-Star forward Kevin Love could be on the trading block once again. Since arriving
Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images There will be a robust trade market for Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton this offseason. After three years playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers, it seems as though Collin Sexton’s days in Northeast Ohio are numbered. Sports Illustrated’s Jeremy Woo reported that Cleveland is exploring trade options for their former first-round pick out of
Collin Sexton, Cleveland Cavaliers. (Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports) Charles Rosa says he’s won 10k betting on Patriots and Tom Brady but lost a lot too (Video) by Zain Bando The Cleveland Cavaliers are looking at potentially trading guard Collin Sexton this offseason. Promising combo guard Collin Sexton may have played his last game for the Cleveland
The Cleveland Cavaliers may be targeting some members of the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason. The Cleveland Cavaliers are coming off their third consecutive season where they missed out on the NBA Playoffs. Of course, that should come as no shock, considering that was ever since LeBron James left Cleveland to join the Los Angeles
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – MAY 23: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers is helped up by assistant coach Jason Kidd during the second half of Game One of the Western Conference first-round playoff series against the Phoenix Suns at Phoenix Suns Arena on May 23, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly
Ahoy, ahoy Bball junkies! Upon resuming Basketball Insiders’ Now What? Series, we now take a look at the post-LeBron Cleveland Cavaliers 2.0 in Year 3. Because of these new play-in guidelines, the Cavaliers were technically in the playoff hunt for most of the season. Even if there’s a solid argument that calling their season a
Mavericks star Luka Doncic (Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports) Trevor Bauer had strong words for the Dodgers’ struggles this season by Scott Rogust Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic was ejected from Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers when he took a swipe at Collin Sexton’s groin area. Referees tossed Luka Doncic for a flagrant found on
The Whiteboard is The Step Back’s daily basketball newsletter, covering the NBA, WNBA and more. Subscribe here to get it delivered to you via email each morning. If you think you’re tired of the LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan, GOAT argument, imagine being a retired NBA player. As your immediate relevancy fades, all you have is
Darius Garland, Cleveland Cavaliers, Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) UFC Vegas 26 official weigh-in results: Marina Rodriguez vs. Michelle Waterson by Thomas Albano Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green offers tremendous praise of Cleveland Cavaliers’ guard Darius Garland. Cleveland Cavaliers fans should be very excited about what Golden State Warriors
He will surely be elsewhere in short order, but Kevin Love has professed his desire to play for the Portland Trail Blazers. As the Cleveland Cavaliers moved away from their title-contending teams in the second LeBron James era, Kevin Love has not been a fit. An expensive veteran has to be a leader on a
Photo by LUCY NICHOLSON/AFP via Getty Images 5 bold predictions for Detroit Lions in 2021 by Rucker Haringey 2021 NFL Draft: Biggest Team Needs, Trevor Lawrence Jitters by Mike Tanier If you’ve always wanted to see LeBron James do his thing in a slam dunk contest, you’ll have to turn the clock all the way
Mar 27, 2021; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes (40) celebrates with guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) after scoring a three point basket at the buzzer to win the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports Watch Bradley Beal give brutally honest speech to his
Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports Kent Bazemore is second Warriors’ player to say he won’t get COVID vaccine by Ian Levy JaVale McGee has been surfacing in a slew of trade rumors. Now the Cavaliers have reportedly moved him to the Denver Nuggets. The Cavaliers have made the first move in their crowded frontcourt, reportedly trading
CLEVELAND, OHIO – FEBRUARY 06: Andre Drummond #3 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket against Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the fourth quarter at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on February 06, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user
Credit: Michael Reaves/Getty Images NBA trade rumors: Warriors are actively shopping Kelly Oubre Jr. by Steven Kubitza The Cleveland Cavaliers have received interest from the Dallas Mavericks and Toronto Raptors in regards to center Andre Drummond. The NBA trade deadline is only a couple of days away, and all eyes will be on the Cleveland
The Cleveland Cavaliers are receiving tons of calls about Larry Nance Jr. but it doesn’t seem like they’re willing to budge. The Cleveland Cavaliers have looked like a team in need of a true superstar ever since LeBron James left for the second time in 2018. While their blooming backcourt of Colin Sexton and Darius
The Cavs are fielding offers for Andre Drummond but their reportedly firm asking price may make it hard for them to find a deal. One way or another, the Cleveland Cavaliers‘ frontcourt is going to thin out before the trade deadline. The Cavs currently have Jarrett Allen, Larry Nance Jr., Kevin Love, Andre Drummond and
Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports 3 free agents the Chiefs should avoid in the 2021 offseason by Rucker Haringey Draymond Green blasted the NBA’s treatment of players and the double standards regarding trades, specifically the Cavaliers’ situation with Andre Drummond. Draymond Green tied his career-high in assists with 16 last night as the Golden State
Kevin Porter Jr. has likely played his final game with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The NBA rumor mill is about to add one very intriguing name into the fold, as all signs point to Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kevin Porter Jr. having talked his way out of The Land. Porter, who has been hit with weapons charges
Credit: Michael Reaves/Getty Images Jessica Pegula, daughter of Bills and Sabres owners, pulls off massive Australian Open upset by John Buhler Bucs nearly cut Leonard Fournette until Antonio Brown stepped in by Cole Thompson The Cleveland Cavaliers are on the precipice of moving center Andre Drummond, possibly to the Toronto Raptors. With the Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers traded Kevin Porter Jr. to the Houston Rockets last month but Kevin Love says he was the most talented guy on their roster. Kevin Porter Jr.’s time as a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers came to an end about three weeks ago with the Cavs traded him to the Houston Rockets. Porter
A Cleveland Cavaliers executive applauded a missed shot by LeBron James, and the Los Angeles Lakers star took that personally. LeBron James is no stranger to being on the road team to face off against the Cleveland Cavaliers, but Tuesday night was the first time he’s done so since joining the Los Angeles Lakers in
Something lit a fire under LeBron James in the fourth quarter of Monday’s game. In turns out, someone from his old team poked the bear. The Los Angeles Lakers carried a seven-point lead into halftime against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night. But in the third quarter, things began to unravel, the momentum began to
The Houston Rockets are acquiring former first-round pick Kevin Porter Jr. from the Cleveland Cavaliers. Kevin Porter Jr.’s name has been in the news for all the wrong reasons this week. He was taken in the first round by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2019 and looked solid in his rookie season. Then came this season.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 01: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) If this Philip Rivers video doesn’t have you in tears, nothing will by Scott Rogust Wizards are having to fight the NBA to postpone next game by Scott Rogust Kyrie Irving returned to Cleveland for the