LeBron James has anchored a top-2 seed in nine straight regular seasons. Will the Cavaliers finish strong to make it 10 straight? Who are some likely first-round opponents? WFNY’s Jacob Rosen shares the East playoff outlook.
NBA Playoff Update: April 20
As the Cavaliers and Pacers get ready for Game 3, WFNY’s Jeff Nomina talks Russell Westbrook, David Fizdale and the rest of the NBA Playoff landscape.
Let’s Argue: Cavaliers’ Biggest Threat in the East
The Eastern Conference continues to improve, but is there anyone who can get in the Cavs’ way? We (sort of) debate.
Cavs Capitalize in Washington: Behind the Box Score
Cleveland Cavaliers – 140 Washington Wizards – 135 [Box Score] It seems like the Washington Wizards have been trying to earn their relevance with a win over the Cavaliers for 15 years. That wait is going to be just a bit longer, as the Cavs beat the Wizards 140-135 on Monday night in a game
Another Milestone for LBJ: Cavs vs. Wizards, Behind the Box Score
LeBron James becomes the youngest player to score 27,000 points in the Cavs’ decisive win over the Washington Wizards.
Kyrie Irving and the Potential for More
Kyrie Irving is still years younger than those he’s being compared to, but is steadily creeping toward an NBA MVP-type season. Can he take that next step?
Making sense of SI’s Top 100 ranking of Kyrie Irving
Cleveland Cavaliers point guard was ranked the seventh best at his position and 25th overall by Sports Illustrated. WFNY’s Dan Harrington took issue with it until he dug further.
Capitol Punishment: Cavs-Wizards, Behind the Box Score
A Sunday afternoon loss fit for the Browns
John Wall ditches Dan Fegan, hires Rich Paul. Is Nike next?
With John Wall a sneaker free agent, his firing of Dan Fegan and hiring of (LeBron James’ agent) Rich Paul is eyebrow raising.
The Kyrie Irving All-Star Campaign is full throttle
While calling him the best point guard in the league may be a stretch, it’s clear that the Cavaliers want Kyrie Irving in the 2016 All-Star game.
You’re a Wizard, Kyrie! Cavs-Washington, Behind the Box Score
Cleveland Cavaliers (24-9) 121 Washington Wizards (15-18) 115 Box Score It’s hard to say how good of a road team the Cleveland Cavaliers are as this season matures into adolescence. Entering Wednesday’s game against the Wizards of Washington, the Cavs were a mere 8-8 on the road compared to 15-1 at home. They’ve played better
Kyrie Irving Haters Club v. City of Cleveland: Case Closed
Cleveland Cavaliers fans know Kyrie Irving is great. Or at least they think he’s great, and vocally disseminate that opinion. Fans tend to favor the objects of their own affection in that way. But there’s become a large and confusingly obstinate sector of the basketball-viewing population that is convinced that Irving is less than a
John Wall on Kyrie Irving: “I’m more of a point guard that likes to get his teammates involved”
If you thought that Kyrie Irving would forever be compared to Detroit-turned-Milwaukee guard Brandon Knight, think again. The Cavaliers All-Star point guard has a new peer in fellow All-Star John Wall of the Washington Wizards who wishes to get in on this discussion. Wall and his team got the best of the Cavaliers on Sunday
Kyrie Irving is not a superstar
A superstar is supposed to be someone transcendent, someone who dominates, someone who makes everyone around them better. LeBron James is a superstar. Chris Paul is a superstar. Kyrie Irving is not.
Cavs Friday Five: Would you rather? Cavs and Wizards edition
It’s tough to be a Cavalier fan these days. Real tough. They could very well be the worst team in all of the Association. Sure, their 4-8 record puts them only a half game behind Detroit for the 8 seed, but as I sat in The Q and looked up to see The Diff read
The Boots: NBA Draft Lottery, John Wall and winning streaks
In my usual half-rapid fire, half-prose form, I’m here today with another edition of The Boots. Again, for those unfamiliar with this feature, I assign loosely defined “Boot Up” or “Boot Down” votes to trending topics in the sports world. I’m feeling some Tuesday basketball talk today. Boot Up: #TankStrong — Stop me if you’ve
Cleveland Cavaliers Welcome Old Friends Washington Wizards For Season Opener
I love opening day of any sport. I’ve discussed this point ad nauseam, but there’s nothing like that feeling of the unknown. Staring at a blank canvas, and yeah, you’re limited to the colors in your palette, but the possibilities are endless. The season could be anything. Basketball, of course, is a bit of a
While We’re Waiting… Kyrie vs. Wall, Fickell Hiring Vrabel, and Cleveland’s Big Three
While We’re Waiting serves as the early morning gathering of WFNY-esque information for your viewing pleasure. Have something you think we should see? Send it to our tips email at tips@waitingfornextyear.com The Wall vs Irving comparison- “Kyrie Irving looked to be the much better college basketball player in his brief stint. As Beckley so often
Cavs Take Another Step Back in Loss to Wizards
After Cavalier fans celebrated Friday night’s win as if it were a Game 7 of a playoff series, the winless-on-the-road Washingon Wizards promptly came into town and pulled the celebration rug out from underneath the Cavs’ collective feet. Fortunately, Cleveland can only sit here and ponder the potential for the consecutive loss streak continuing on
Colin Cowherd: “Cleveland is Close”
Fresh off of yesterday’s berating of Washington’s John Wall and all things “Dougie,” ESPN’s version of a shock jock Colin Cowherd wrapped up an NFL segment earlier today by heaping praise on Eric Mangini and the Cleveland Browns. Yes, praise. On Cleveland. From Cowherd. Crazy, I know. Discussing fireable offenses, mostly lead by chief of