Sources: Ty Lue was going to tell J.R. Smith of benching over lunch, texted him instead

CLEVELAND–  After almost two full seasons of sub-par play, Ty Lue finally made the move to bench J.R. Smith on Tuesday against the Suns.  Although the move was not surprising to many, there was controversy over the method of letting J.R. Smith know.  Cavs coach Tyronn Lue claimed that he let J.R. Smith know in… Read More Sources: Ty Lue was going to tell J.R. Smith of benching over lunch, texted him instead

Cavs may have to move scoreboard to accommodate newly-acquired Nance Jr.

Cleveland — The Cavs made a huge splash at Thursday’s trade deadline, trading away most of the team, including Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, Channing Frye, Iman Shumpert and Derrick Rose in return for Jordan Clarkson, George Hill, Rodney Hood and Larry Nance Jr. The acquisition of Nance Jr. known largely for his thunderous dunks, is… Read More Cavs may have to move scoreboard to accommodate newly-acquired Nance Jr.

Report: Cavs looking to improve lottery odds by trading Isaiah Thomas to Brooklyn

CLEVELAND — The Cavaliers have been fluttering toward the trade deadline, and many believe this means there is an increased likelihood for the Cavs to pull off a trade before the deadline.  The Cavs are desperate to improve the team, but there has been a raging debate all season if they should give up their… Read More Report: Cavs looking to improve lottery odds by trading Isaiah Thomas to Brooklyn

Cavs question legitimacy of Jim Chones’ foot injury during ‘Miracle at Richfield’

CLEVELAND — On Monday night, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the afternoon’s Cavs practice devolved into a finger-pointing session, including several players doubting the legitimacy of the illness that took Kevin Love out of Sunday’s decimation at home to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The questions raised toward Love has now reportedly opened the floodgates for… Read More Cavs question legitimacy of Jim Chones’ foot injury during ‘Miracle at Richfield’

Tyronn Lue working to add playing defense to Cavs defensive schemes

CLEVELAND — The past few weeks have seen the Cavs struggle, including a four-game losing streak which consisted of back-to-back loses of 28 and 34 points. Just 3-8 in their past 11 games, the Cavs’ defense has been exposed as porous, and coach Tyronn Lue is taking note.  Lue said Friday, from Cleveland Clinic Courts, that… Read More Tyronn Lue working to add playing defense to Cavs defensive schemes