By Michael Granito on Sep 5, 2008 in Cavaliers News | 0 Comments
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 [...]
By Michael Granito on Aug 13, 2008 in Cavaliers News | 0 Comments
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 [...]
By Michael Granito on Aug 11, 2008 in 2008 Summer Olympics, USA Team Basketball | 0 Comments
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 [...]
By Michael Granito on Jul 9, 2008 in Cavaliers News, Summer League | 0 Comments
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 [...]
By Michael Granito on Jun 26, 2008 in Draft | 0 Comments
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 [...]
By Michael Granito on May 25, 2008 in Draft | 1 Comment
The Cleveland Cavaliers should follow the blueprint of the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs have, for a number of years now, been able to win championships, as well as develop the future stars of tomorrow through the NBA Draft.
Dan Gilbert sees this team as one who can be like the Spurs, and because of this, [...]