Monsters-Marlies postponed Thursday

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The scheduled contest between the Cleveland Monsters and Toronto Marlies set to take place Thursday at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse has been postponed due to weather. The American Hockey League also announced that the game will be rescheduled for March 6th.

J.B. Bickerstaff named Eastern Conference Coach of the Month

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Cleveland Cavaliers head coach J.B. Bickerstaff has been named the Eastern Conference Coach of the Month for January. Phoenix’ Monty Williams received the honor for the Western Conference.

J.B. Bickerstaff guided the Cavs to an 11-4 record to start off the new year. This includes impressive wins over Brooklyn and Milwaukee, two teams considered to NBA Finals contenders. While it is only a regular season win, coming away a victory over premier teams such as the Bucks and Nets is impressive.

Browns talked to Kenny Pickett

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The University of Pittsburgh quarterback has stated that he has spoken with the Cleveland Browns.

Kenny Pickett to Cleveland? While that is definitely putting the cart before the horse here, it is not as impossible as previously though. Pickett stated that the Browns were one of the first teams he talked to during Senior Bowl week.

Of course there is some unknown information here, notably who initiated the conversation. But either way, the fact that the Browns and Kenny Pickett are linked (in a way) does provide some intrigue for the upcoming draft. Cleveland does have Baker Mayfield on the last year of this rookie contract, but the uneven play four years in leave a lot to be desired. Considering Pickett in the first round is an interesting proposition for a team that needs to address the position one way or another. Whether or not Pickett is available at 13 is a different story and Cleveland may have to trade up if their plan is to draft the Pittsburgh quarterback.

In his fifth and final season at Pittsburgh, Kenny Pickett completed 67.2 percent of his passes for 4,319 yards, 42 touchdowns, and just seven interceptions in 13 games. If the Browns are not able to acquire a new signal caller via trade or free agency, the draft could be their best bet and Pickett may be their selection in the first round.

Cavaliers: Mobley, Okoro on Rising Stars game roster

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Cleveland Cavaliers youngsters Evan Mobley and Isaac Okoro have been named to the Rising Stars game roster.

Mobley is averaging 14.8 points, 8.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.7 blocks in 43 games this season. Meanwhile in 36 games, Okoro has averages of 9.1 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.8 assists. Both players have been contributors to why the Cavaliers have been the most surprising team in the NBA this season. Participating in the Rising Stars game in during the All-Star festivities in Cleveland this year will give them the chance to appear on the radar of those yet to notice them.