Kyrie Irving’s wish is granted, traded to Boston Celtics

Kyrie Irving, the number one pick from the 2011 NBA Draft, is now a Boston Celtic. Isaiah Thomas, the 60th pick from that same class is a Cleveland Cavalier. Two of the best point guards in the eastern conference have switched teams. On Thursday, the Cleveland Cavaliers traded Kyrie Irving to the Boston Celtics in exchange for Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, Ante Zizic and the Brooklyn Nets’ … Continue reading Kyrie Irving’s wish is granted, traded to Boston Celtics

Michael CurtisAugust 23, 2017January 26, 20222 Comments

Cleveland Cavaliers

LeBron James passes Michael Jordan for most playoff points in NBA history

LeBron James is officially the all-time leader in playoff points. The comparisons to Michael Jordan have been following LeBron James since he entered the NBA in 2003. Jordan was so much of an inspiration to James, it’s the reason why he wears No. 23 today. During his rookie season, James averaged 20.9 points, 5.5 rebounds and 5.9 assists. He became the first player to average 20-5-5 … Continue reading LeBron James passes Michael Jordan for most playoff points in NBA history

Michael CurtisMay 25, 2017January 26, 2022Leave a comment

Cleveland Cavaliers

Where’s the Love?

With the NBA trade deadline approaching, Kevin Love finds himself once again as a topic of discussion. February is normally a time when love is celebrated as Valentine’s Day is smack dab in the middle of the month. However, in the case of the Kevin Love, trade rumors are far from lovely. Cleveland’s All-Star forward has also been battling the injury bug. Love was experiencing … Continue reading Where’s the Love?

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Atlanta Hawks, Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA

Kyle Korver is Headed to the Cavs

According to the Vertical, the Atlanta Hawks have finalized a deal to send Kyle Korver to the Cleveland Cavaliers. With the Cleveland Cavaliers experiencing the injury bug close to the midway point of the season, it was only a matter of time before a move was going to be made. The Cavs and the Atlanta Hawks agreed to a trade Thursday to bring Kyle Korver … Continue reading Kyle Korver is Headed to the Cavs

Michael CurtisJanuary 5, 2017January 26, 2022Leave a comment

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Curtis Critique’s Christmas Choices

The NBA’s annual holiday quintuplet of games has finally arrived and I couldn’t be more happier. For some, Christmas is a time for giving. Well the NBA has given us a full slate of games to enjoy for most of our holiday. The fun will tip-off at Madison Square Garden with Celtics/Knicks at 12:00 PM ET, followed by the official start of the regular season in Cleveland … Continue reading Curtis Critique’s Christmas Choices

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Cleveland Cavaliers

J.R. Smith Out 3 Months

After having surgery on his right thumb, J.R. Smith has been ruled out for 12 to 14 weeks. A significant piece of the reigning NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers’ puzzle will be sidelined for the next three months. The Cavs’ starting shooting guard needed surgery to repair what the team called a “complex fracture” of his right thumb. Smith injured his thumb in the second quarter of Cleveland’s … Continue reading J.R. Smith Out 3 Months

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Vintage LeBron Makes An Appearance

On the second night of a back-to-back, a soon to be 32-year old LeBron James isn’t showing any signs of slowing down. It seems as if LeBron James is making history pretty often these days. On Friday he passed Elvin Hayes for ninth on the all-time scoring list. Tonight, he becomes the first front court player in history to reach 7,000 career assists. In a 116-105 … Continue reading Vintage LeBron Makes An Appearance

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LeBron James Agrees To Three-Year Deal With The Cleveland Cavaliers

LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed to a three-year, $100 million deal. LeBron James, the businessman, strikes again. The 31-year-old small forward and the Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed to a three-year contract extension worth $100 million (per ESPN). The deal came after an historic championship parade in Cleveland, multiple vacation getaways, acquisition of Mike Dunleavy (via trade) and the free agent signings of … Continue reading LeBron James Agrees To Three-Year Deal With The Cleveland Cavaliers

Michael CurtisAugust 11, 2016January 26, 2022Leave a comment

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Kyrie Irving And Coach K Reunite In Rio

Can Kyrie Irving win an NBA Championship and Olympic Gold Medal with Team USA Basketball in the same year? Kyrie Irving has his eyes on the gold once again as he reunites with his former college coach Mike Krzyzewski to help the Team USA Basketball team win an Olympic Gold Medal in Rio next month. Krzyzewski coached Irving at Duke for one season before he … Continue reading Kyrie Irving And Coach K Reunite In Rio

Michael CurtisJuly 23, 2016November 1, 2016Leave a comment