Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert made a vow to Cleveland’s long-suffering fans that his team would be playing postseason games next spring. I think he is going to deliver — and it will not matter if Andrew Bynum pans out or not. [Read more…]
Hubbard: Need we be reminded that it’s a players league?
When Mike Brown was hired by the Cleveland Cavaliers last week, there were multiple feelings of déjà vu. One was obvious – Brown was returning to a team that had fired him three years earlier. We have all been here before. But the other was more subtle and had to do with the fundamental reality not only of today’s NBA, but also of today’s professional sports. [Read more…]
Cavaliers bring back Mike Brown, who is not a retread coaching hire
When is a retread hire not a retread hire? When the Cleveland Cavaliers hire Mike Brown. The Cavaliers made it official Wednesday morning, bringing back Brown as coach after a three-year absence. He will receive a reported $20 million over five years and should have a heavy hand in a rebuilding project that already is well under way. [Read more…]
The Evening News: Brown and Gilbert meet; Chris Paul indicates he will re-sign; Lin feels inconsistently judged
Hello and welcome to the Evening News. As the playoffs are now officially under way, we’ll keep you updated every evening. What’s happening today? Here’s the latest news from around the league: [Read more…]
Tweet of the Night: Micky Arison
The Miami Heat just can’t stay out of the headlines these days. Not with their incredible winning streak extending to 24 games, and certainly not with their unlikely (yet so likely) 98-95 comeback victory against LeBron James’ old team – the Cleveland Cavaliers – on Wednesday night. It’s hard to determine what was more amazing: the fact that a short-handed Cavaliers team -playing without their starting center and backcourt – went up by as many as 27 points in the third
NBA players wish you a happy New Year
Say goodbye to 2012 and the prediction of the Mayans. 2013 is here! May the New Year bring us plenty of exciting and unexpected moments from the NBA. So what are some of the things we can look forward to in the upcoming year? Here are some notable questions heading into January: [Read more…]
Tweet of the Day: LeBron James
Voting season is upon us. If you are American, whether in the continental United States or abroad, you have the right to vote for the person who will lead our nation for the next four years. The NBA may not be abuzz with politics right now, but there are definitely players who realize the significance of this election. Miami Heat All-Star forward and reigning NBA MVP LeBron James is backing the incumbent, President Barack Obama.
Tweet of the Day: Dan Gilbert
Could there be a less compassionate owner in the NBA than Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert? In light of all of the rain and high-speed winds brought on by the remnants of hurricane Sandy, Gilbert thought it best inform fans that Tuesday night’s season opening game will be starting on time in this fashion: