Last night I was sitting with a friend of mine, who I coach basketball with, to watch the Cavaliers game. We were in shock at the attitude and expressions that the Cavaliers players were showing. My friend kept saying that the team is showing no intensity, which was why the Celtics were able [...]
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Based upon the past history of winning the NBA Coach of the Year award, and the shortcomings, thus far in the playoffs, Mike Brown has to start thinking if history will repeat itself should the Cavaliers not win the NBA Championship this year.
Coach Year Award Won Team Year Let Go
Rick Carlisle 2001-2002 Detroit 2003
Mike D’Antoni 2004-2005 Phoenix 2007
Avery Johnson 2005-2006 Dallas 2008
Sam Mitchell 2006-2007 Toronto 2009
Byron Scott 2007-2008 New Orleans 2009
Mike Brown 2008-2009 Cleveland ??
As [...]
Monday, November 16, 2009
Stephen Jackson was traded from Golden State along with guard Acie Law to Charlotte for guard Raja Bell and forward Vladimir Radmanovic.
Stephen Jackson was at the center of numuros trade rumors the past few weeks. The Cavaliers were ready to part away with some of their core players for Jackson but at the same time [...]
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Welcome back kids to my annual NBA draft article. Last year I missed by having the Cavs taking Roy Hibbert. Turns out that I was on the right track, but they took little known JJ Hickson instead. JJ ended up being a bit of a disappointment once he could not crack Mike Brown’s rotation. Once [...]
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Top 5 Guards
Ricky Rubio – 6′4” 180 lbs. (Spain) – He has been a professional player since he was 14. He did a number on many teams during the Olympics and throughout Spain. A great pick. However, teams will have to pay a lot to buyout his current contract.
Tyreke Evans – 6′5” 221 lbs. (Memphis [...]
Thursday, June 25, 2009
In case you have not yet heard, the Cleveland Cavaliers, are not resting on having the best record in the NBA, and have decided, according to many media outlets, have acquired Shaquille O’Neal. Shaq was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Ben Wallace, Sasha Pavlovic, this year’s 2nd round pick (number 46 overall), and cash [...]
Friday, September 5, 2008
The Oklahoma City franchise unveiled their new name and logo to the media yesterday. From hundreds of entries, the owners have decided to name the franchise the Thunder.
Team chairman Clay Bennett said the light blue color coincides with the state flag to represent the inclusion of all Oklahomans, the [...]
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
According to a NBA executive, The Milwaukee Bucks have traded point guard Mo Williams to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a 3 team 6 player deal. The Bucks will receive shooting guard Damon Jones from the Cavs, while also acquiring power forward Adrian Griffin and Luke Ridnour from Oklahoma City. Form the deal, Oklahoma City will [...]
Monday, August 11, 2008
The 2008 Summer Olympics could not have started any better for Team USA. After overcoming a slow start, where they were changing the leads several times with China, team USA used their poise and experience to settled down and eventually wear out China 101-70. LeBron James started for the “Redeem Team” and had 18 along [...]
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
From the Draft:
Chad Ford of ESPN.com gave the Cavs an A minus.
Wrote Ford: “Hickson has been one of my sleepers in the draft. He has an NBA body and great athleticism, and he can play inside and out. His game needs to develop, but the raw tools are impressive. He could be a nice long-term [...]
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Here is a list of the potential players that the Cavaliers are targeting according to various news sources.
Kosta Koufos C Ohio State
Roy Hibbert C Georgetown
Chris Douglas-Roberts SG Memphis
JaVale McGee C Nevada
Courney Lee SG Western Kentucky
J.J. Hickson PF NC State
Brandon Rush SG Kansas
In the end, the Cavaliers need to trade up in order to get a [...]
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
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