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5 reasons the Chicago Bulls could beat the Cavs in the East

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For all intents and purposes, the 'experts' have handed the Eastern Conference crown to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Why wouldn't they after an off-season in which they landed LeBron James and Kevin Love among others? That's just the way the Chicago Bulls like it as they thrive on going under the radar and developing into one of the best teams in the NBA almost covertly. There's … [Read more...] about 5 reasons the Chicago Bulls could beat the Cavs in the East

Rick Telander Tied Chicago Violence To NBA Free Agency For Some Reason

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He did it. It wasn’t easy. It took a lot of pandering, false parallels, unfair doling out of responsibilities, and a pinch of dog whistle, but Rick Telander managed to connect this city’s position in NBA free agency to the plague of gun violence here. It’s brilliant in its absurdity, magnificent in how dually counterproductive it is to both the topic of sports contracts … [Read more...] about Rick Telander Tied Chicago Violence To NBA Free Agency For Some Reason

What the future holds for Luol Deng and the Cleveland Cavaliers?

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When the Cleveland acquired former All-Star forward Luol Deng, the entire Cavaliers nation was excited. Deng is a proven star, one of the best perimeter defenders in the league and also a great contributor on offense. In fact, he was the leading scorer of his former team, the Chicago Bulls. Now, more than a month after the trade, things don’t look that good for Cleveland. … [Read more...] about What the future holds for Luol Deng and the Cleveland Cavaliers?

Cleveland Cavs must stick to the script this off-season

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The Cleveland Cavs have already brought back a very familiar face this off-season.  Nope, not LeBron James.  Even better, Mike Brown has returned to become head coach!  (Crickets) Now in year three of the post-LeBron rebuilding effort, the Cleveland Cavs front office must stick to the script of the past few summers; build through the draft and avoid making dumb moves via … [Read more...] about Cleveland Cavs must stick to the script this off-season

Cleveland Cavaliers still a couple years away from being NBA playoff contender

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The Sports Bank will be counting down to the opening tip of the 2012-13 NBA season with team by team previews starting with the worst and working our way to the title contenders.  There is no lockout this time around so let’s get going. Year two of the post-LeBron James makeover in Cleveland is underway.  Led by reigning NBA Rookie of the Year, Kyrie Irving, the future is … [Read more...] about Cleveland Cavaliers still a couple years away from being NBA playoff contender

Cleveland Cavaliers look to build around Kyrie Irving this off-season

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All things considered, there should actually be optimism regarding the Cleveland Cavaliers.  Kyrie Irving appears to be the face of the franchise that Cavs fans hoped they were getting with the top overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft.  With four of the top 34 picks in the 2012 NBA Draft and a ton of cap space, management should look to build around Irving this off-season. … [Read more...] about Cleveland Cavaliers look to build around Kyrie Irving this off-season

Lakers trade Luke Walton and draft pick to Cavaliers

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We've got another NBA trade to report breaking at this hour. The Cleveland Cavaliers have sent Ramon Sessions and Christian Eyenga to the Los Angeles Lakers for Luke Walton, Jason Kapono and the Lakers 2012 first round draft pick. The Lake show also gets the right to swap 2013 1st round picks with the Miami Heat. This pick is top 14 protected (Hoops World.com) … [Read more...] about Lakers trade Luke Walton and draft pick to Cavaliers

Cavs Kyrie Irving backs off earlier remarks about his, Coach K.’s Team USA future

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Kyrie Irving had to clarify remarks he made Monday night on Mike Krzyzewski's future with the U.S. Olympic basketball program. The Cavaliers franchise point guard and #1 pick in the #NBA draft this past June, had to back off earlier made comments by saying he spoke prematurely in saying Krzyzewski would coach the 2016 U.S. Olympic team. "I spoke to Coach K (and) he did tell … [Read more...] about Cavs Kyrie Irving backs off earlier remarks about his, Coach K.’s Team USA future

Cavs Kyrie Irving MVP of NBA Rising Stars game

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Cleveland Cavaliers rookie Kyrie Irving made eight 3-pointers and finished with a Rising Stars game high 34 points Friday night helping Team Chuck beat Team Shaq 146-133 in the NBA showcase exhibition between the league's best rookies and second year players. It's the Rookies vs. Sophomores game but now with a new brand. Yes, it's an All-Star game, where NO ONE plays any … [Read more...] about Cavs Kyrie Irving MVP of NBA Rising Stars game