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Cavs-Warriors discussed Kevin Love trade
13Nov By James MastrucciNo Comments
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Cavs-Warriors discussed Kevin Love trade

The Cleveland Cavaliers have had trade discussions with the Warriors about a deal that would send the 12-year veteran to Golden State. This is sort of awkward. The Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors have reportedly had trade discussions in regards to Kevin Love. The hypothetical deal would send Love to Golden State and Draymond Green to a yet to be named third team. Cleveland and Golden State engaging in trade talks is weird considering just a few years ago they were bitter rivals, funny how things change. https://twitter.com/LegionHoopsRoss/status/1327298336425201666?s=20 This deal would help Cleveland get rid some of salary as Love is scheduled to make just over $31 million the next two seasons and just under $30 in 2022-23. Golden State would get a boost offensiv...
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James Harden committed to Rockets
12Nov By James MastrucciNo Comments
Beyond Believeland

James Harden committed to Rockets

The Rockets superstar is firmly committed to staying in Houston. Fans of the Houston Rockets can breathe a sigh of relief as James Harden wants to remain with the team. There was some concern about an all out tear down following the departures of Mike D'Antoni, Daryl Morey, and the news regarding Russell Westbrook. Shams Charania of The Athletic reported Wednesday that Harden is "locked in". https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1326683133735997442?s=20 This is a good sign as Houston is able to avoid a total nightmare scenario. If both Russell Westbrook and James Harden wanted out that would mean dark days are ahead for the Rockets. While there seems to be compatibly issues in regards to Harden and other star players, they are able to retain him for the time being. With...
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Russell Westbrook wants out of Houston
12Nov By James MastrucciNo Comments
Beyond Believeland

Russell Westbrook wants out of Houston

The Rockets guard is looking to play elsewhere as he wants to leave Houston after just one season. At this moment in time the state of the Houston Rockets is up in the air. The team has parted ways with coach Mike D'Antoni and general manager Daryl Morey, both have since found homes in Brooklyn and Philadelphia respectively. It appears that Russell Westbrook is also looking for a new home as he reportedly wants out of Houston per Shams Charania. https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1326678884226658311?s=20 There were concerns about whether or not the Russell Westbrook and James Harden pairing would work. While the team performed well during the regular season, they still failed to achieve the ultimate goal of winning a championship. This is the second consecutive season wh...
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Tyrese Haliburton to Cavs in ESPN mock draft
11Nov By James MastrucciNo Comments
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Tyrese Haliburton to Cavs in ESPN mock draft

A mock draft appearing on ESPN has the Cleveland Cavaliers selecting the Iowa State Cyclones guard fifth overall. There have been plenty of mock drafts published recently and a variety of players have been mocked to the Cleveland Cavaliers at fifth overall. Tyrese Haliburton is not a name that has been popular to the Cavs, but a mock draft appearing on ESPN has Cleveland selecting the Iowa State Cyclones guard. This mock is based off of what teams should do, not what they might do. ESPN draft expert Kevin Pelton explains the reasoning for Haliburton to the Cavs. "Yes, the Cavaliers have taken guards in the lottery the past two years. Without clarity that Collin Sexton is a point guard or Darius Garland is a long-term starter, Cleveland shouldn't be afraid to take another if Halibur...
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“Lack of market” for Kevin Love
11Nov By James MastrucciNo Comments
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“Lack of market” for Kevin Love

If the Cleveland Cavaliers are looking to trade the five time All-Star they may be out of luck as there does not appear to be a trade market. It seems like ever since Kevin Love arrived in Cleveland anyone and everyone was putting together trade proposals to send him elsewhere. Now that the Cavs may actually be in a position to trade Love, there may not be a market for him. Former Memphis Grizzlies Vice President of Basketball Operations John Hollinger discussed this subject on Chad Ford's NBA Big Board podcast. "I don’t think there’s any market for him at all. I had people openly scoff at me last year when I was bringing up Kevin Love trades."John Hollinger in regards to a lack of trade market for Kevin Love This is pretty alarming if the Cavs are set on trading Kevin Love. A...
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Cavs could trade Andre Drummond at deadline
10Nov By James MastrucciNo Comments
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Cavs could trade Andre Drummond at deadline

There is a very likely possibility that the Cleveland Cavaliers could end up trading the center at the trade deadline. Andre Drummond could very well be traded by the Cleveland Cavaliers this season. Per Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com, the belief is that it would happen at the trade deadline rather than early in the season. "Multiple sources believe the Cavs' best chance to flip Drummond (provided he opts into his $28.7 million contract) would be around the trade deadline." Fedor also added that head coach JB Bickerstaff is preparing to have Andre Drummond on the roster. Even though Bickerstaff said this, it really seems like Drummond's future in Cleveland will be of the short term variety. The fact of the matter is that the Cavs are far away from contending and would be better of...
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Is Collin Sexton a starter or bench player?
10Nov By James MastrucciNo Comments
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Is Collin Sexton a starter or bench player?

When the 2020-2021 NBA season begins the Cleveland Cavaliers need to figure out whether he is a starting caliber player. Collin Sexton is an impressive player, but a debate exists about what his best role is. Some view him as a starter while others as a bench player. Brian Windhorst appeared on the Wine and Gold Talk Podcast with Chris Fedor and Hayden Grove and said the following about Sexton. "When I talk to people in the NBA about Collin Sexton, they think he’s a bench player. They think if he’s your first guard off the bench, you’ve got a really good team. But that’s the kind of role he should be in."Brian Windhorst on the Wind and Gold Talk Podcast There is a lot of truth in what Windhorst said. Collin Sexton is a score first player with a high usage rate and would thrive i...
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NBA season set to begin on December 22
10Nov By James MastrucciNo Comments
Beyond Believeland

NBA season set to begin on December 22

There were questions about when the upcoming NBA season would start and when it would begin. Those questions were answered as the NBA and the NBPA announced that they reached an agreement in regards to the season start and length. A 72-game regular season will begin on December 22, 2020. https://twitter.com/LakersReporter/status/1326034071928020992?s=20 The shortened season will allow the NBA to try and get back to a normal schedule. The NBA season was put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic and resumed later in the year. With the NBA Finals finishing in October, it had a domino effect in regards to the start of next season. Normally an NBA season begins in October rather than finishes. By starting at the end of December, they can set themselves up to possibly return to a normal ...
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LaMelo Ball falls to Cavs in recent mock draft
8Nov By James MastrucciNo Comments
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LaMelo Ball falls to Cavs in recent mock draft

A recent mock draft appearing has the Cleveland Cavaliers selecting the youngest Ball brother in the 2020 NBA Draft. There is the belief that LaMelo Ball could slip in the upcoming 2020 NBA Draft. A mock draft appearing on SportingNews.com has the Cleveland Cavaliers selecting Ball fifth overall. Here is the reasoning provided by Eric Fawcett, the creator the mock. The most recent evolution in NBA basketball is the move from small, traditional point guards handling the rock to bigger wings being the primary initiators, a trend started by LeBron James and Kevin Durant and more recently advanced by Ben Simmons and Luka Doncic. In this draft class it’s LaMelo Ball who brings ball handling and offensive creation to the table at 6-foot-7 and his ability to read defenses and make the fla...
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CBS mock has Obi Toppin to Cavs
30Oct By James MastrucciNo Comments
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CBS mock has Obi Toppin to Cavs

A mock draft from Kyle Boone of CBS Sports has the Cleveland Cavaliers selecting the Dayton forward fifth overall. There is a growing feeling that the Cleveland Cavaliers could very well draft Obi Toppin fifth overall in the upcoming NBA Draft. A mock draft from Kyle Boone of CBS Sports has the Cavs taking the talented Dayton forward. With Cleveland expending top-10 picks on guards in consecutive years with Collin Sexton and Darius Garland, they go big here -- literally -- to add weapons around them. Toppin is a freakish athlete and rim-runner who can give Sexton and Garland a can't-miss lob target who can step out and hit 3-pointers. He's got some deficiencies as a defender, but his upside as an all-around offensive weapon makes him plenty appealing enough to bet on at No. 5.Kyle ...
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