April 13, 20223 yr the short-handed cavs were ballers for the last three quarters, but just could not overcome that overwhelming nets start. they probably would have won with allen, definitely with allen & sexton. i guess the nets could say the same with ben simmons. the cavs have one more crack at it, so lets see what happens.
April 13, 20223 yr If we have a relatively functional Jarrett Allen, I wouldn’t be shocked to see the Cavs be in position to win the next play-in game down the stretch. I thought their effort was pretty good in Brooklyn - the Nets without Kryie would’ve been in some trouble - but it is what it was. But being out of town and too cheap to buy the nbA season pass, I haven’t seen that many Cavs games this year - was this game typical of Caris Levert? Man was i underwhelmed.
April 13, 20223 yr 7 hours ago, CleveFan said: But being out of town and too cheap to buy the nbA season pass, I haven’t seen that many Cavs games this year - was this game typical of Caris Levert? Man was i underwhelmed. He's had a few good games but yeah he's mostly been inefficient and underwhelming. He kinda feels like a discount version combo of Rubio's playmaking and Sexton's scoring
April 15, 20223 yr espn picks for tonight’s game: Atlanta Hawks (9) at Cleveland Cavaliers (8) Kendra Andrews: Hawks Jerry Bembry: Cavaliers Jamal Collier: Hawks Nick DePaula: Hawks Nick Friedell: Hawks Kirk Goldsberry: Hawks Israel Gutierrez: Cavaliers Tim Legler: Hawks Andrew Lopez: Cavaliers Tim MacMahon: Hawks Bobby Marks: Cavaliers Dave McMenamin: Cavaliers Kevin Pelton: Hawks Jorge Sedano: Hawks André Snellings: Hawks Marc J. Spears: Cavaliers Ohm Youngmisuk: Hawks Final tally: Hawks 11, Cavaliers 6.
April 20, 20223 yr I see no one posted it here even though it was five days ago, so just to close the loop: https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401428074 CLEVELAND -- — When the final horn sounded and Trae Young's work was done, he slammed the ball off the floor, sending it spinning skyward. He then turned and waved goodbye to the Cleveland fans retreating to the the exits. So cold. Ice Trae stings again. Young scored 32 of his 38 points in the second half and the Atlanta Hawks overcame losing center Clint Capela to a knee injury to beat the Cavaliers 107-101 in the play-in on Friday night and earn the Eastern Conference's No. 8 playoff seed. =============================================== I didn't go look at what the Cavs' record after the All-Star Break was, but injuries and inexperience both caught up to us hard, it seems. Still excited for next year and this year was still something of a turning of the page from the LeBron era. But it hurts to have seen so many close nailbiter losses in the last 2 months of regular season play and wonder about what might have been.
April 20, 20223 yr The Cavs never seemed to be the same after Rubio went down on Dec 28th. Hopefully, the younger players will spend the off-season on conditioning to build up their strength and endurance to make it through the six month regular season and potentially two month post-season.
April 20, 20223 yr ^ it's true, not to take away from others, but ricky rubio was the hard hustling heart and soul of the early cavs season. he was electric and he inspired the whole team. i wish him the best health and hope he can come back to the cavs.
April 20, 20223 yr The Cavs running on all cylinders was a thing of beauty this season. I agree that Rubio was a lynch pin in all that. It was great to see Darius come into his own. But I believe the guys became a bit too reliant on him, and the team game suffered with the injuries while they tried to get that chemistry back.
May 17, 20223 yr "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
May 17, 20223 yr 9 hours ago, KJP said: If he could just even approximate being normal for two seasons he would fit perfectly as a 2 on this team. I know he blew up our title squad, but he’s still maybe the most entertaining player the Cavs have ever had. He was worth the price of admission on those post Lebron teams.
May 19, 20223 yr ^ that said, i’m with stephen a. — i would give kyrie a statue for what he did that championship series, but i would never give him more than a one year at a time contract. he is mental and doesn’t come to work.
May 23, 20223 yr hmm, this is very long, but sort of interesting ... The unforgettable oral history of LebronJames' unfogettable (and prohibited) workout with the Cavaliers more: https://andscape.com/features/the-oral-history-of-lebron-james-unforgettable-and-prohibited-workout-with-the-cavaliers/
June 2, 20223 yr 25 minutes ago, NorthShore647 said: I like going back to the 2000s gold, but the net logo and shield are awful. I’ve never liked the shield, but they managed to make it worse by removing the sword. I know they’ve been using the net logo for a while now, but it’s so dull and lifeless. Just use the 90s logo they’re referencing and paint it gold. However all will be forgiven (by me lol) if they bring back the 2000s unis. edit: Also not sure why they seem so reluctant to go back to the 70s and 80s logos that are universally beloved. Edited June 2, 20223 yr by bumsquare
June 2, 20223 yr Why do the Cavaliers need to keep changing the uniforms, color scheme and logo every couple of years? Teams like the Knicks, Celtics, Lakers and others have remained basically the same over the years. And I hate seeing CAVS or C on the uni. The name should be spelled out.
June 2, 20223 yr 45 minutes ago, LibertyBlvd said: Why do the Cavaliers need to keep changing the uniforms, color scheme and logo every couple of years? Teams like the Knicks, Celtics, Lakers and others have remained basically the same over the years. And I hate seeing CAVS or C on the uni. The name should be spelled out. Swag sales. Even the Knicks Celtics and Lakers come out with new merch..they just don't change their colors.
June 14, 20223 yr oh no -- that is a very dull, uninspired look. not at all the old real deal wine and gold era, or even the bright daugherty/price era. maybe the special unis will be better, like the throwback or city edition styles? have those been released yet?
June 14, 20223 yr 2 hours ago, mrnyc said: oh no -- that is a very dull, uninspired look. not at all the old real deal wine and gold era, or even the bright daugherty/price era. maybe the special unis will be better, like the throwback or city edition styles? have those been released yet? New unis haven’t been revealed yet have they?
June 14, 20223 yr I wish they would go back to something similar to what they had originally in the early 70s.
June 14, 20223 yr no i dont think any uniforms have been rleased yet. but the new dull logos dont bode well at all. who am i kidding, i'll probably buy something lol.
June 14, 20223 yr 38 minutes ago, mrnyc said: no i dont think any uniforms have been rleased yet. but the new dull logos dont bode well at all. who am i kidding, i'll probably buy something lol. The “big reveal” with the color change was definitely lackluster. But I do think there are opportunities to end up with some nice unis. And I like them leaning into the Wine and Gold. Anything like those classic Lebron I era unis or the alternates they wore last year with the 70s logo and I’ll be pleased.
June 14, 20223 yr The Browns have no logo (sorry, I don't consider logoless helmet as a logo). The Guardians are using the crooked C as their primary logo (ugh). Previously, the Indians were using block C as their logo (double ugh). The Cavs were the only major pro team in Cleveland with a decent logo. Edited June 14, 20223 yr by LibertyBlvd
June 17, 20222 yr espn and mcmenamin say #18 in the way too early power rankings. i think that is far lowballed - if they can stay healthy. also we have the restricted free agent sexton question to deal with: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34081567/nba-power-rankings-way-too-early-edition-where-golden-state-warriors-boston-celtics-every-team-check-in
June 25, 20222 yr 8 hours ago, MuRrAy HiLL said: Perth local news: https://fb.watch/dSeP8H6Ljv/ Nice moment, hope it works out for him. He might end up being stashed in Perth or just a D-leaguer.
June 29, 20222 yr well, kevin love had quite the blowout wedding — it made vogue — lots ‘o pics: https://www.vogue.com/slideshow/inside-kate-bock-and-kevin-love-wedding
June 29, 20222 yr On 6/17/2022 at 1:20 PM, mrnyc said: espn and mcmenamin say #18 in the way too early power rankings. i think that is far lowballed - if they can stay healthy. also we have the restricted free agent sexton question to deal with: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34081567/nba-power-rankings-way-too-early-edition-where-golden-state-warriors-boston-celtics-every-team-check-in 18 does seem low, but it’s hard to argue about the teams they have ranked in front. I would say maybe the Cavs are better than the Lakers and Timberwolves? There’s maybe never been this much parity in the league. Outside of the top 4, you could really rank 5-20 in any order and make an argument.
June 29, 20222 yr 7 minutes ago, bumsquare said: 18 does seem low, but it’s hard to argue about the teams they have ranked in front. I would say maybe the Cavs are better than the Lakers and Timberwolves? There’s maybe never been this much parity in the league. Outside of the top 4, you could really rank 5-20 in any order and make an argument. Good point. I think the Cavs are the biggest X-factor team in the league right now. Like, it would surprise no one if they end up far better than 18.
July 1, 20222 yr Rubio back with Cavs. https://www.cleveland19.com/2022/07/01/ricky-rubio-reportedly-returns-cleveland-cavaliers-multi-year-deal/?fbclid=IwAR3v7cCDGBhXhDUgAZjgpjmzDPhPl6tGC1g9H30oc1x5RGlMpK0eS9ax8hA
July 1, 20222 yr 49 minutes ago, LibertyBlvd said: Rubio back with Cavs. https://www.cleveland19.com/2022/07/01/ricky-rubio-reportedly-returns-cleveland-cavaliers-multi-year-deal/?fbclid=IwAR3v7cCDGBhXhDUgAZjgpjmzDPhPl6tGC1g9H30oc1x5RGlMpK0eS9ax8hA So glad. As great as DG looked with all the minutes, the team was just flat out better with Rubio in the fold and taking up that experienced PG role.
July 2, 20222 yr Holy Schmoly!! "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
July 11, 20222 yr good summer league news per this espn blurb: Agbaji should give Cleveland fans hope for the future Cleveland's Ochai Agbaji scored 16 points in an encouraging summer league debut, but it's how he did it that should have Cavs fans most excited. Twelve of Agbaji's 16 points came from beyond the arc, and he proved to the NBA world that he could not only knock down catch-and-shoot 3s, but create his own looks from deep too, as he hit this NBA-ready step-back early in the first. Abgaji looked confident in his debut, and he has good reasons for that -- he arrived in Vegas with one of the best résumés of any rookie in his class. The 22-year-old shooting guard not only helped the Kansas Jayhawks win the NCAA title in April, but he was also named a first-team All-American and Most Outstanding Player in the Final Four. Those achievements owe a lot to the simple fact this rookie played a ton of college hoops -- he was the only senior drafted in the first round this season, and the oldest lottery pick in this year's draft. Still, the Cavs are hoping Agbaji's best days are still ahead of him and that he can help this group improve its offensive efficiency. Last season, the Cavs ranked fifth in the league in defense but just 20th in offense, thanks in part to a mediocre output from beyond the arc. Agbaji has the potential to become an elite 3-point scorer, and his debut didn't do anything but support that claim. He took nine 3s in his first game as a pro, making four of them. If he can add some perimeter strength to this Cavs core that already features Darius Garland, Evan Mobleyand Jarrett Allen, Cleveland's future is only getting brighter. -- Kirk Goldsberry
July 11, 20222 yr 2 hours ago, mrnyc said: good summer league news per this espn blurb: Agbaji should give Cleveland fans hope for the future Cleveland's Ochai Agbaji scored 16 points in an encouraging summer league debut, but it's how he did it that should have Cavs fans most excited. Twelve of Agbaji's 16 points came from beyond the arc, and he proved to the NBA world that he could not only knock down catch-and-shoot 3s, but create his own looks from deep too, as he hit this NBA-ready step-back early in the first. Abgaji looked confident in his debut, and he has good reasons for that -- he arrived in Vegas with one of the best résumés of any rookie in his class. The 22-year-old shooting guard not only helped the Kansas Jayhawks win the NCAA title in April, but he was also named a first-team All-American and Most Outstanding Player in the Final Four. Those achievements owe a lot to the simple fact this rookie played a ton of college hoops -- he was the only senior drafted in the first round this season, and the oldest lottery pick in this year's draft. Still, the Cavs are hoping Agbaji's best days are still ahead of him and that he can help this group improve its offensive efficiency. Last season, the Cavs ranked fifth in the league in defense but just 20th in offense, thanks in part to a mediocre output from beyond the arc. Agbaji has the potential to become an elite 3-point scorer, and his debut didn't do anything but support that claim. He took nine 3s in his first game as a pro, making four of them. If he can add some perimeter strength to this Cavs core that already features Darius Garland, Evan Mobleyand Jarrett Allen, Cleveland's future is only getting brighter. -- Kirk Goldsberry …..then followed it up with 8 points on 3/11 shots yesterday. Obviously it’s only summer league, but it seems like the Cavs may have passed on some better overall talent (namely Tari Eason) to go after a more limited player who fills a specific role. If Ochai can’t shoot at least high 30s on 3s right away, this could be a wasted pick. We’ll see!
July 11, 20222 yr i dk, threes were said to be his thing, but not everybody is going to be a consistent steph curry with them out of the box. on paper and with what little i have seen, he plays better d and less fouls than eason, so we will see. eason plays a healthy hardcore hustler rubio type style, ochai is definitely different. yes it could be a wasted pick, but who knows at this point? next is weds 5pm vs hornets. look like the hornets traded their top 2022 picks for future draft picks.
July 11, 20222 yr We can hope that the pic isn't a bust- however, even putting that out there two games into the summer league seems a bit early. From all accounts Ochai is a solid NBA-ready pick, but let's give him a second or two.
July 11, 20222 yr 42 minutes ago, mrnyc said: i dk, threes were said to be his thing, but not everybody is going to be a consistent steph curry with them out of the box. on paper and with what little i have seen, he plays better d and less fouls than eason, so we will see. eason plays a healthy hardcore hustler rubio type style, ochai is definitely different. yes it could be a wasted pick, but who knows at this point? next is weds 5pm vs hornets. look like the hornets traded their top 2022 picks for future draft picks. They traded 13 but kept 15, taking C Mark Williams from Duke
July 11, 20222 yr 17 minutes ago, Oldmanladyluck said: We can hope that the pic isn't a bust- however, even putting that out there two games into the summer league seems a bit early. From all accounts Ochai is a solid NBA-ready pick, but let's give him a second or two. Def not calling him a bust, but I do question the Cavs’ draft strategy. In order to be a good pick, Ochai will have to be a well above average 3 point shooter. He doesn’t have a very diverse skill set. Even his defense is more theoretical at this point. I would have preferred taking a swing on someone younger, with a more diverse skill set, and a higher ceiling like Eason.
July 18, 20222 yr https://www.wkyc.com/article/sports/nba/cavaliers/cleveland-cavaliers-unveil-new-uniforms/95-6c3b0852-ef22-49cb-a5ae-2277718ca586
July 18, 20222 yr well in and of themselves the designs are not very inspiring or fresh style-wise, it's all sort of the newer logos combined with old school cool and hoosiers era tough, so i kind of like them for that reason.
July 18, 20222 yr the cavs jerseys are the lead photo for the espn article about the new jerseys: The clean design in Cleveland The Cleveland Cavaliers might have an advantage in the uniform game. In 2020, the team hired artist Daniel Arsham as creative director. Arsham is a contemporary artist who works as a sculptor and designer. He helped redesign the team's uniforms and lettering. "It's a very clean, reductive, modern design that pays homage to all of the players and fans that have been a part of our team's remarkable journey in becoming who we are today," Arsham told the team's website. more: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34228030/tracking-2022-23-nba-city-jerseys-other-uniform-changes
July 28, 20222 yr wouldn’t it really be something if … 🤭 https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/34301872
July 28, 20222 yr 12 minutes ago, mrnyc said: wouldn’t it really be something if … 🤭 https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/34301872 LeBron has already said he will sign with the team that drafts Bronny. He has to play a year in college first, though.
July 28, 20222 yr 12 minutes ago, E Rocc said: LeBron has already said he will sign with the team that drafts Bronny. He has to play a year in college first, though. all bets are at minimum lebron will at least do a sign and retire. he will retire a cav.
July 29, 20222 yr 13 hours ago, mrnyc said: all bets are at minimum lebron will at least do a sign and retire. he will retire a cav. I still think he ends up owning them.
August 3, 20222 yr future cav lebron? https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2022/08/lebron-james-returning-to-the-cavaliers-for-a-third-time-his-looming-extension-decision-can-end-all-speculation-or-fuel-it.html
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