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Cavs Have Rajon Rondo, Mario Chalmers On Their Radar

... 2017. • 2 min read. While the Cavaliers have looked sensational all season and are the best team in the Eastern Conference, Cleveland is relatively thin at the point guard position. The Cavs just don't really have anyone reliable to back up Kyrie Irving. Kay Felder is a rookie and Jordan Mc Rae is not really a point guard. As a result, Iman Shumpert has filled in from time to time at point but that is not his strong suit. And with Irving missing Wednesday's 106-94 loss to the Bulls , Matthew Dellavedova 's departure to Milwaukee and Mo Williams' absence looms large for the Cavs. Cleveland is well aware of this problem, which is why Le Bron James told reporters after losing to Chicago that the Cavs need to get a veteran backup point guard. And according to __link__'s Joe Vardon , the Cavs are doing just that by by keeping an eye on Mario Chalmers and Rajon Rondo. "That was obvious from day one, first day of training camp," James ...

Tyronn Lue Said Kyrie Irving Is Out Of Rhythm; Irving Says Cavs Out Of Practice

... 3-point-shooting team in the NBA at 30.4 percent, better than only the 76 ers (27.0). They're also averaging more turnovers (15.7) than assists (15.3) in January, and are shooting 41 percent overall. Kyle Korver, the shiny new object predicted to take an already highly potent Cavs offense and make it even more dangerous, is 2-of-10 shooting in his first two games with Cleveland. Yes, the losing streak is only at two games, but what this team may need more than anything is a practice. The Cavs haven't had one since Dec. 28, and aren't schedule to practice until Sunday, the day before the sixth and final game of this road trip against Golden State. "Tonight there were a few things that we tried to do out there on the floor," Irving said. "It was kind of on the fly. We showed up to the arena, we're showing on the pick-and-rolls and usually we have some visual guys, some auditory learners and different guys on the team. "So practice does the mind good and the body good sometimes and I think we're in ...

Lebron James Gets Cavs Crew Back, Beats Nets And Mr. Whammy 116-108

... who sits near the baseline at Barclays and stands for every opponent's free throw and puts a hex on the shooter. On their official web site, the Nets claim it works. This sounds ridiculous, of course. Well, the Cavs were 8-of-18 from the line in the first half, and Tristan Thompson in particular was 0-for-9. When the teams switched baskets for the second half - Reznick, excuse us, Whammy doesn't change seats - the Cavs made their next 12 foul shots. Thompson connected on four in a row. Cleveland and James actually have a history with Whammy and the Nets. He accused James of having him removed from his seat in the first half of a game here two seasons ago. "Oh, the older guy?" James said Friday morning, when a reporter (not from Cleveland) asked about a "rivalry" with Whammy. "I ain't got no rivalry with him. Trying to create a story. There ain't no story there.". James had no trouble at Whammy's end, making five of six from the line. NEXT: Game 2 of this season-long, six-game road trip takes the Cavs to Phoenix, where they'll play ...

Lebron James And The 3-ball Bail Out Cavs In 120-116 Win Over Suns

... - one from 27 feet with 3:11 left, and the second from 26-feet away with 2:46 to go - for a 116-109 advantage. Iman Shumpert's 3-ball with 1:26 left made it 118-111, and it was Irving's 3 at the third-quarter buzzer that broke a 90-all tie and stunted some of the Suns' momentum after a furious comeback. "Just confident in my ability," James said. "I work on my craft, I work on my shooting every day, so it's always an option I can go to, so I just try to mix it up. Playing the interior, playing transition, playing the exterior and I was able to knock a couple down.". With Michael Phelps, owner of an Olympic-record 23 gold medals (they weren't all draped around his neck) watching courtside, the Suns rattled off 15 fast-break points in the third and shot 16-of-22 for the quarter. They went on a 15-2 run over a four-minute stretch starting at 6:17 of the quarter, and the game was close throughout. Phoenix (12-26) had a chance with the ball down by four with about seven seconds left but failed to score. Cleveland's last basket was a James layup off a ...

5 Trade Questions For The Raptors As They Look To Close The Gap With The Cavaliers

... still committed to keeping him , and he directly said Tuesday that he loves Sacramento and wants to say. This is the trickiest part about talking about the Raptors and the trade deadline. It's easy to say they should go all-in and do whatever they can to get a third star, but if this was simple, Ujiri would have done it by now. Unless someone unexpected comes on the market - like Blake Griffin , La Marcus Aldridge , Serge Ibaka or Derrick Favors - then the big move, like the Detroit Pistons adding Rasheed Wallace at the 2004 trade deadline, might just not be an option. 3. How much are they willing to trade. Toronto is one of the league's best teams and it also has a bunch of young to moderately experienced players who could be packaged in a deal. Unlike, say, the Los Angeles Clippers , the Raptors have drafted well and maintained both depth and roster flexibility. If they trade Ross, then Norman Powell will be ...

Cleveland Cavaliers Get Caught Up In Utah's Style And Kyle Korver's Quiet Debut

... as teammates. Tough to win that way, especially when Love couldn't make Utah pay for downsizing when its offense needed more spacing to combat the Cavs' blitzing defensive strategy. Kyle Korver's debut - With 2:09 remaining in the first quarter, Korver entered for the first time. He has yet to practice or even take part in shootaround, so growing pains should be expected. He's attempting to forget Atlanta's offense - more motion-oriented - and pick up the Cavs' system. The first glimpse of the plan for their new weapon is exciting. He provides a different dimension. Sure, he's one of the best shooters in the league, but his off-ball movement commands so much attention and leads to confusion for opposing defenses. With him on the floor, the Cavs will get more spacing and what they hope is an offensive lift for an enigmatic second unit. His first made shot, an ...

Lebron Says Cavaliers Still Need Point Guard

... three point guards. We only have two, with [ Kyrie Irving ] and our rook in Kay [Felder]. I think just having that secure blanket [is important]. Every NFL team has three quarterbacks. Having that secure blanket in case of a [situation like the Raiders losing] Derek Carr. We'll see what happens, but we're happy with our team right now.". Indeed, there was a noticeable joy among the Cavs as they took the court at Basketball City on Pier 36 on Friday, as they considered the addition of Korver to their already accomplished group. "I think that's the next step," Le Bron James said of a point guard addition. David Richard-USA TODAY Sports. "It'll be good for our team," James said. "Got to get him the ball. It adds another dynamic piece to our team. Hell of a sharpshooter and just a great guy. Great professional, as you've seen over his career, so once he gets here, we'll be happy to have him.". Korver, a career 42.9 percent shooter from 3, is shooting 40.9 percent from beyond the arc for Atlanta this season but has made a whopping 49 percent of his open opportunities. While James wouldn't predict a percentage for Korver, he did say the 14-year veteran would flourish in ...

Cavs Superstar Lebron James Is Growing Frustrated With Recent Lack Of Foul Calls

... increasingly frustrated with the way he has been officiated this season, multiple team sources told ESPN following Cleveland's 100-92 loss to the Utah Jazz on Tuesday. James' frustration boiled over with 2:09 remaining in the first quarter, when he shouted at referee Tyler Ford and was assessed a rare technical foul - just his second of the season - after Utah's Shelvin Mack fouled James and put him on the foul line after an and-1 layup. While James got that call from Ford, he was upset from his previous trip down the court, when he felt like Mack fouled him on another layup attempt and there was no whistle. When asked if it was a result of frustration over the way he has been officiated lately, James conceded: "It is, it is. It is. But I know what the main thing is - the main thing is to win - but it is. It is. It is.". James may have a point as he is a behemoth of a man and ...