Archive for April, 2009

Not exactly weary, the Cavaliers are more than happy to accept playoff rest, anyway

The real shame is that Tuesday was just a practice day for the Cavaliers, because LeBron James was on fire.

Ex-Piston Ben Wallace: It’s tough to watch friends struggle

Former Pistons captain and current Cavaliers forward Ben Wallace recently talked about watching the Pistons, the team he won the NBA championship with, struggle with still a few of his ex-teammates around for the tough times.

After lopsided series, Cavaliers resting up

First a sweep, now some sleep. Dusting the Detroit Pistons in four games has given the Cleveland Cavaliers some extensive down time in the NBA playoffs.

Did Rasheed Wallace ask for a buyout to join the Cleveland Cavaliers?

A rumor on the internet, claiming that Rasheed Wallace asked Joe Dumars to buy his contract out so he could join the Cleveland Cavaliers, first reported in Sunday’s News Herald has made it’s way to RealGM , NBC Sports , and Fox Sports .

Defense Wins Championships: Will the Cavaliers Be The Champs This Year?

The Cavs have been recognized as the best defensive team in the NBA. They have played great defense all season as a team and was lead by LeBron James who was second in the votes for Defensive Player of the Year… by Kyle Strittholt 52 reads Preview/Prediction The Cavs have been recognized as the best defensive team in the NBA.

Cavaliers notes: LeBron finishes 2nd to Howard for top defensive player

Cavaliers small forward LeBron James didn’t win NBA Defensive Player of the Year honors, but he finished second to Orlando’s Dwight Howard in voting results announced Tuesday.

Cleveland Cavaliers Roster Report

ROTATION: Starters — Point guard Mo Williams, Shooting guard Delonte West, Small forward LeBron James, Power forward Anderson Varejao, Center Zydrunas Ilgauskas.

Cavaliers and Lakers on Collision Course

In many years, the NBA playoffs provide exciting rivalries, and endless close games that coulda TMve gone either way.

Cleveland Cavaliers Getting Inside

Forward/center Ben Wallace took one glance at the Red Auerbach Trophy on Monday and quipped, “That doesn’t look anything like Mike.” He was probably kidding, but one never knows.

Cavaliers’ reserves must maintain intensity

Coach Mike Brown has a message about the recent play of the Cavaliers’ reserves: “Don’t worry, all is well.” But considering the breakdown in Game 2 against the Detroit Pistons, it’s an area that caused concern Tuesday night.

Top coach indeed, but Mike Brown has emerged as Cavaliers’ family patriarch — Bill Livingston

When the Cavaliers trooped in behind Mike Brown, the new NBA Coach of the Year, LeBron James stepped over a folding chair to take his place in the lineup and cracked his knee against the wall.

Once cast aside, many Cavaliers carry a special motivation for team success — Bud Shaw

Joe Smith, a No. 1 overall draft pick, has been traded nine times in his career only because the 10th didn’t go through.

Cavs, Pistons ready to rumble

There’s no love in the NBA playoffs. Now is not the time nor the place for fondness or friendship.

Continue reading “Team chemistry is the key to Cleveland Cavaliers record-setting season”

LeBron James and Ben Wallace are high fived by teammates after being taken out the game against in the Indiana Pacers in December.

Cavaliers Insider: Ben Wallace likely to sit out today’s game

Ben Wallace will likely sit out the playoff opener against the Detroit Pistons. Wallace has been hampered by a strained knee tendon.

Previews of the 8 first-round NBA playoff series

A look at the eight first-round series in the NBA playoffs, which start this weekend: EASTERN CONFERENCE No.

Cleveland Cavaliers lose Lorenzen Wright to broken thumb

Veteran forward Lorenzen Wright suffered a fractured left thumb in the Cavaliers’ regular season finale on Wednesday and will be out for the next six weeks.

Spotlight on the fans: Cavaliers want to say thanks for the support…

The Cavaliers aren’t just going to give fans the shirts off their backs tonight at Quicken Loans Arena.

Lawrence: Big Ben returns for top-ranked Cavs

Getting Ben Wallace back just in time for the playoffs gives Cavs much needed muscle in the middle.

Dunleavy expected to be out until 2010

About five weeks ago, Mike Dunleavy thought his basketball career might be over.

Cavaliers Insider: Wallace tweaks left knee, but team believes injury is minor

Just when the Cavaliers’ big men looked to be out of the training room, they’re pulled back in.

Cavs hope to clinch top seed in East vs. Sixers

Cleveland takes its quest for the NBA’s best record to the City of Brotherly Love tonight as the Cavaliers visit the reeling Philadelphia 76ers.

NBA roundup: Wednesdaya s action on the boards

Fatal error : Allowed memory size of 141557760 bytes exhausted in /mnt/data/home/wem/penticton/www/includes/GENERATED/pages/divisions/segments/5020.seg.php on line 201 Cleveland Cavaliers’ Anderson Varejao dunks the ball in the third quarter.

Cavaliers-76ers Preview

LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers are one win away from gaining home-court advantage throughout the Eastern Conference playoffs, but they want more.

Cavaliers get a lift with return of Wallace to front line

Ben Wallace’s return Wednesday night at Quicken Loans Arena bodes well for the Cavaliers and their championship status.

The Other Side: Cleveland Cavaliers

We see your Soulja Boy and raise you Bootsy Collins. Following a 109-101 victory last week at Verizon Center, the No.

Cavs host lowly Wizards

The Cleveland Cavaliers are inching closer to capturing the top seed in the East and home-court advantage throughout the NBA playoffs, as they close out a short two-game homestand tonight versus the Washington Wizards at Quicken Loans Arena.

Cleveland Cavaliers’ Anderson Varejao and Ben Wallace becoming healthy

Anderson Varejao didn’t seem all that worried about his sore wrist Monday. He came skipping out at the end of the Cavaliers’ practice to show off a new tattoo across the top of his back.

Cleveland Cavaliers get encouraging news on Anderson Varejao and Ben Wallace

The Cavaliers got some good news today where their big men are concerned. Forward Anderson Varejao had an MRI on his injured right wrist this morning at the Cleveland Clinic.

Continue reading “Cavaliers Insider: MVP ballots go out, which means the campaigns hit full speed”

The Most Valuable Player Award ballots went out this week and already the propaganda is flying everywhere.