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“Their biggest problem at the moment with the offense may just be a lack of consistency, which is the result of a lack of good overall health to the lineup. Since the first...
Cavalier Film Room: Crazy Cross Matchups
Last night, the Cavaliers fell to the New York Knicks 101-91, largely due to the stellar performances of New York’s 1-2 punch of Carmelo Anthony and J.R. Smith (31 points each). Rather than a traditional recap, I thought I’d take a stab at looking at some of the crazy cross-matchups that occurred in this game’s, primarily centered around Anthony playing the power forward position...
While We’re Waiting… Grading past Browns’ drafts, Cavs win by the numbers and previewing the Captains
While We’re Waiting serves as the early morning gathering of WFNY-esque information for your viewing pleasure. Have something you think we should see? Send it to our tips email at tips@waitingfornextyear.com.
Some numbers on Cleveland’s win versus Boston. “The Cavaliers broke an eight game losing streak that lasted over two months in games against teams that have clinched...
NBA News: Greg Oden unlikely to sign until summer
It’s been out there for at least a week, but we haven’t explicitly stated it yet on WFNY: Greg Oden, former No. 1 pick and possible free agent to a number of NBA teams, is unlikely to sign until the summer.
Initially, the report might have been first listed in Yahoo! Sports’ Marc Spears’ power rankings on Feb. 19. It had seemed earlier last month that Oden was leaning toward...
Cavaliers Assign Kevin Jones To D-League
Kevin Jones appeared in 18 games for the Cavaliers this season.
Box Score: Cavaliers 118, Magic 94
Goodness gracious, Cavs fans, this was a fun one. The good guys outscored the Magic 67-43 in the second half en route to a dominant victory Saturday night in Orlando, the team’s second largest win in the post-LeBron era (27 points vs. Bobcats on Feb. 6).
The tremendous road win also represents a complete turnaround for these two teams this season — the Magic started 12-13, but...
Cavs recall Kevin Jones
The Cleveland Cavaliers have recalled forward Kevin Jones from their Development League team, the Canton Charge, general manager Chris Grant announced Thursday. Jones appeared in Wednesday's Charge game against Erie, and recorded 18 points and 14 rebounds in 34 minutes for his sixth double-double this season. He has averaged 23.0 points and 12.6 rebounds in 39.8 minutes over seven games.
Cavs assign F Jones to D-League
The Cleveland Cavaliers sent forward Kevin Jones to Canton of the NBA Development League on Wednesday. Jones, a rookie from West Virginia, has played in six games for the Charge this season and averaged 23.8 points and 12.3 rebounds, posting five double-doubles. In 15 games with the Cavs this season, Jones is averaging 1.9 points and 1.5 rebounds.
Cavs re-assign forward Kevin Jones to D-League
via Inside Hoops:
The Cleveland Cavaliers have assigned forward Kevin Jones to the Canton Charge, the Cavaliers exclusively owned and operated NBA Development League team, Cavaliers General Manager Chris Grant announced today.
Jones has played in 15 games for the Cavs this season and is averaging 1.9 points and 1.5 re bounds in 9.0 minutes per game. He has appeared in five games...
Cavaliers assign F Jones to Canton
The Cleveland Cavaliers announced Monday that they assigned forward Kevin Jones to the Canton Charge of the NBA Development League. Jones is averaging 1.9 points and 1.5 rebounds in 9.0 minutes over 15 games. In five games with the Charge this season, Jones is averaging 23.6 points, 12.6 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 41.0 minutes.
Cavs should take chance on Greg Oden
Jeff Goodman from CBSsports.com reported earlier this week that the Boston Celtics, San Anonio Spurs and Cleveland Cavaliers have expressed interest in free agent center Greg Oden.
If I'm Chris Grant, I'm probably thinking the same thing those other GM's are.
Why not?
Oden hasn't played a game since December 5, 2009 because of his inability...
Kevin Jones makes his NBA debut for the Cleveland Cavaliers
Kevin Jones dominated the D-League this season.
In five games he averaged 23.6 points and 12.6 rebounds on 53 percent shooting.
During the Cavaliers 91-73 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday, he earned his way onto the NBA floor for the first time.
It's possible that Kyrie Irving and Dion Waiters helped out by keeping a watchful eye on the baby he's been...
Byron Scott is making his rookies carry around baby dolls and strollers
Rookie hazing isn’t uncommon in professional sports. Nevertheless, it’s pretty rare that you hear of a head coach leading the charge when it comes to hazing rookies. But that’s exactly what Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Byron Scott is doing.
According to ESPN, Scott is hazing his rookies Dion Waiters, Tyler Zeller and Kevin Jones by making them carry around baby dolls and...
NBA Rookie Hazing: The 2012-13 Edition
Want to see grown men wearing Dora the Explorer backpacks? Look no further than this years class of the NBA rookies. It’s been relatively calm on the hazing front in the young 2012-13 season, but things seem to be picking up a little bit. No, these aren’t game changing pranks like we saw back in September with MarShon Brooks and his popcorn car, but they are still pretty damn...
Cavs Coach Hands Out Baby Dolls To Rookies
Cleveland Cavaliers’ coach Byron Scott got in on the rookie hazing fun. Usually, it’s the veteran players who give the orders and seek out to torment and embarrass the young bucks, but not in this case. Scott personally delivered baby dolls and strollers to Tyler Zeller, Dion Waiters and Kevin Jones prior to Wednesday night’s loss to the Bulls. On being a faux dad, Jones...
Varejao, Gibson providing much-needed leadership to struggling Cavs
After the dust had settled from the Cavaliers most recent ten-point loss, this time at the hands of the Chicago Bulls, the team’s locker room was desolate.
Dion Waiters was long gone, having left shortly after the buzzer, walking boot and all. Not far behind was Kyrie Irving, bright red backpack slung over his shoulders — the starting backcourt remaining injured, allowing for...
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Cavs rookies hazed with baby strollers
Cavaliers head coach Byron Scott forced the team's three rookies to carry around dolls in strollers before Wednesday's game against the Bulls.
It's official: Cavs get no respect
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio -- When youre a team like the Cavaliers, its easy to feel like youre getting a raw deal.
Small market. Losing record. Lots of young players.
In the NBA, that type of reputation doesnt exactly garner a lot of respect. Not from opposing teams, not from major media outlets, and certainly not from the officials.
Now, no one is suggesting the NBA office has set out...
Cavs recall F Kevin Jones
The struggling Cavaliers have recalled forward Kevin Jones.
Jones has been playing for the Cavs' D-League affiliate in Canton. In five games with the Charge, the former West Virginia star averaged 23.6 points and 12.6 rebounds. The 6-foot-8 Jones was one of the final players cut by the Cavs at the end of training camp.
Cleveland has struggled without star point guard Kyrie...
NBA News: Cavs recall rookie Kevin Jones from Canton
The Cleveland Cavaliers have recalled forward Kevin Jones from the Canton Charge.
Jones has appeared in five games for the Charge this season, averaging 23.6 points (third in the league), 12.6 rebounds (third in the league) and 1.4 steals in 41.0 minutes (fourth in the league). He has four double-doubles on the season.
An undrafted rookie out of West Virginia, Jones was signed to...
Cavaliers sign Jones, waive Harangody
The Cavaliers have waived forward Luke Harangody and signed rookie forward Kevin Jones.
Harangody recently underwent arthroscopic knee surgery and is expected to be sidelined for another month. The former Notre Dame star appeared in 42 games over the past two seasons for Cleveland, averaging 4.5 points and 3.5 rebounds. He did not play in a game this season.
Jones was signed by...
Cavs waive Harangody, sign Jones from D-League
Forward Luke Harangody was waived Thursday by the Cleveland Cavaliers, who also signed forward Kevin Jones. Jones was assigned to the Canton Charge of the D-League. Terms of his contract were not announced. Harangody played 42 games with Cleveland during the past two seasons, averaging 4.5 points and 3.5 rebounds. He has not played this season. Jones, a 6-8 rookie from West...
NBA News: Cavs waive Harangody, sign Kevin Jones
The Cleveland Cavaliers have waived forward Luke Harangody and signed forward Kevin Jones to a contract.
The Cavs have assigned Jones to the Canton Charge, the Cavaliers exclusively owned and operated NBA Development League team, as one of their NBA roster players. Per league and team policy, terms of the contract were not announced though Jones was initially signed to a three-year...
Canton Charge set initial roster, begin season at home tonight
The Canton Charge, the exclusively owned and operated D-League affiliate of the Cavaliers, begin their season tonight at home at the Memorial Civic Center. With opening-day on the mind, the Charge and the Cavaliers officially announced the team’s initial roster with a few last-minute changes. Here’s a look at the team as listed by position, name, age and university:
G Kevin Anderson...
Cavs waive three; roster at 15
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio -- The Cavaliers released three players Saturday to reduce their roster to 15, the maximum allowable by NBA rules.
Waived were forward center Micheal Eric, guard DAundray Brown and power forward Kevin Jones. All three went undrafted this past summer, their first out of college.
Brown, from Cleveland State, was signed by the Cavs last week but did not participate...
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