http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/teams/cleveland_cavaliers/69 Recent articles about Cleveland Cavaliers en-us With no elite prospects in this year's NBA Draft, the Cleveland Cavaliers - who own the first overall pick - will have a much tougher decision to make than back in 2011 and 2003, when they selected Kyrie Irving and LeBron James at the top of the draft. Having a promising young backcourt duo with Kyrie Irving and Dion Waiters, the Cavaliers are expected to select a player who can improve their rebounding and shot blocking, in which they ranked 22nd and 29th this season. The common mock for Cleveland has been Kentucky's Nerlens Noel, who was the nation's top high school recruit a year ago and averaged an astounding 4.4 blocked shots per game during his only season at Kentucky. Noel, however, is extremely raw offensively, making him far from a lock to be drafted first overall. In desperate need of frontcourt help, the Cavaliers will take a long look at every big man they could possibly go after with that top pick. A name that has surfaced recently is Alex Len, the ... Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:53:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/cavaliers_rumored_to_be_targeting_alex_len_at_no_1_overall/13864115 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/cavaliers_rumored_to_be_targeting_alex_len_at_no_1_overall/13864115 Cavaliers rumored to be targeting Alex Len at No. 1 overall http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/cavaliers_rumored_to_be_targeting_alex_len_at_no_1_overall/13864115 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/f/3f307c3b3218b538fb923c8a7ea5c103e8901ce2/mini/6938428.jpg The Cleveland Cavaliers have yet to make a decision on who to select with the first overall pick. Nerlens Noel is the favorite and he will meet with the Cavaliers on Thursday. Alex Len is the most likely alternative option, according to sources. Len would give the Cavaliers size, defensive ability and is less raw as a prospect than Noel. The Cavaliers are also evaluating Anthony Bennett, Ben McLemore, Victor Oladipo and Otto Porter. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:16:17 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/alex_len_has_best_shot_to_go_no_1_if_cavaliers_pass_on_noel/13863599 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/alex_len_has_best_shot_to_go_no_1_if_cavaliers_pass_on_noel/13863599 Alex Len Has Best Shot To Go No. 1 If Cavaliers Pass On Noel http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/alex_len_has_best_shot_to_go_no_1_if_cavaliers_pass_on_noel/13863599 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Tonight join us as we welcome J-Rock Jerry Mire to the Cleveland Sports 360 show. J-Rock who does the Sports Fix Show every day live at noon is teaming up with LG tonight to talk about all that is happening in Cleveland Sports. There is plenty going on around Cleveland and J-Rock has some big things happening. He will be hosting a Cavaliers draft party the night of the NBA draft over at the Harry Buffalo in North Olmsted. There will be all kinds of food and drink specials the night of the draft and it is always a great time when J-Rock is in the house. You want to join him for his remote broadcast the night of the NBA draft. Find out more about what is happening with the Sports Fix and the NBA draft tonight on the Cleveland Sports 360 show, we go live at 7:00P.M. Est. We will be talking Indians baseball, Browns football and the up-coming NBA draft. It is always a great time when J-Rock and LG get together to talk a little sports and what makes it even greater is when you the fans ge... Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:33:30 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/join_us_tonight_as_we_welcome_the_sports_fix_to_the_cleveland_sports_360_show_700pm_est/13851206 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/join_us_tonight_as_we_welcome_the_sports_fix_to_the_cleveland_sports_360_show_700pm_est/13851206 Join us tonight as we welcome the Sports Fix to the Cleveland Sports 360 Show. 7:00P.M. Est. http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/join_us_tonight_as_we_welcome_the_sports_fix_to_the_cleveland_sports_360_show_700pm_est/13851206 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png From the Cleveland Cavaliers Wine & Gold United Event, to joining Joe Lull in studio on CBS Cleveland's 92.3 FM The Fan, I had a great time talking Cavs and NBA Draft on Wednesday. The Wine & Gold United's "Draft's Before the Draft" event was attended by over 200 passionate Cavs season ticket holders who were invited by the team to Oak Barrel Restaurant. It was a great event to be a part of that really did have a genuine, community feel to it.        Seated on a panel alongside Sam Amico, Joe Gabriele and Scott Sargent, the NBA talk was fun and engaging too.  When I noticed Mike Polk Jr. in the front row, though, I admittedly became nervous about the possibility of him making fun of us. He was nice enough not to, however, which I appreciated.  There were some great questions from the fans in attendance and I especially enjoyed Scott's exchange with a legendary fan known as "Sign Man".   What was also interestin... Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:35:37 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/talking_cavs_and_nba_draft_on_a_wednesday_in_june/13826843 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/talking_cavs_and_nba_draft_on_a_wednesday_in_june/13826843 Talking Cavs and NBA Draft on a Wednesday in June http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/talking_cavs_and_nba_draft_on_a_wednesday_in_june/13826843 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png It was not all that long ago when Danny Green was a street performer who had been afforded the privilege of wearing warm-ups clad with NBA team colors. Selected with the 46th-overall selection in 2009, Green, a four-year player at the University of North Carolina, was to provide depth for the Cleveland Cavaliers as a jack-of-all-trades type player; a kid who didn’t necessarily require the ball in his hands to make an impact, but could play defense, be coached up and make a shot when called upon. Green was subsequently buried on the Cavaliers bench behind starting shooting guard Delonte West, Anthony Parker and Daniel “Boobie” Gibson. By no means a mis-management of talent, Green was to spend his rookie season absorbing, soaking in what the veterans had to offer. Where things seemed to tilt toward toxic, at least with regard to the early goings of Green’s career arc, was when the Cavaliers merely manhandled their opponents—life was good, the game was easy, the Cavaliers danced and da... Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:30:40 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/cleveland_is_merely_the_starting_point_in_the_danny_green_story/13817741 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/cleveland_is_merely_the_starting_point_in_the_danny_green_story/13817741 Cleveland is merely the starting point in the Danny Green story http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/cleveland_is_merely_the_starting_point_in_the_danny_green_story/13817741 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/2/92fdb129184fbd931b73a40e0a7676a253af946c/mini/6267272.jpg The Cleveland Cavaliers are still a couple weeks away from deciding their plan with the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, according to sources. The Cavaliers still have not received answers on Nerlens Noel's medical situation. If the Cavaliers get uncomfortable with Noel's medical status, Otto Porter could be their selection. There has not been high interest in trading for the No. 1 pick. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 00:56:19 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/sources_cavaliers_couple_weeks_away_from_draft_decision/13807682 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/sources_cavaliers_couple_weeks_away_from_draft_decision/13807682 Sources: Cavaliers Couple Weeks Away From Draft Decision http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/sources_cavaliers_couple_weeks_away_from_draft_decision/13807682 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The Cleveland Cavaliers may have won just 24 games in 2012-13, but that hasn’t stopped EA Sports from using them, heavily anchored by point guard Kyrie Irving, as their trailer for the impending release of NBA Live 14. During the EA Games presentation at E3 on Monday, Irving came out on to the stage to help unveil the return of the NBA Live series. The “Live” franchise had been on a multi-year hiatus, with the basketball video game world largely dominated by 2K Sports. The release of Live 14 comes with several new user-based additions including “Bouncetek,” a ball-handing based function that “unlocks the full potential of the dribble. “Whether it’s Ricky Rubio’s wrap around or Kyrie Irving’s devastating hesitation dribble, NBA Live 14 puts the control back in your hands,” says EA Sports. “Live” will go head-to-head with 2K Sports’ NBA 2K14 which has Miami Heat small forward on the cover. It will be a “next generation” game, released for Sony’s PlayStation 4 and Microsoft’ Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:42:45 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/video_ea_sports_nba_live_14_trailer_featuring_kyrie_irving_cavs/13806326 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/video_ea_sports_nba_live_14_trailer_featuring_kyrie_irving_cavs/13806326 Video: EA Sports’ NBA LIVE 14 Trailer featuring Kyrie Irving, Cavs http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/video_ea_sports_nba_live_14_trailer_featuring_kyrie_irving_cavs/13806326 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/7/07c38fed04d96573f1257ec7c79c4466451a9494/mini/6839390.jpg Kyrie Irving has a lot of time on his hands. The Cleveland point guard has not played since April 17, when his injury-plagued season came to an end with the Cavs missing the playoffs for the third straight year. Irving may not be playing basketball, but he has found other constructive uses for his time. Well, maybe “constructive” isn’t quite the right word. Irving, who was born in Australia, and his friends took time from the busy offseason to try out random accents, and let’s just say they should keep their day jobs. Check out Irving saying “g’day, mate” in the video below. Thumbnail via Facebook/Cleveland Cavaliers Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:07:27 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/kyrie_irving_speaks_with_australian_accent_with_buddies_during_offseason_video/13803806 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/kyrie_irving_speaks_with_australian_accent_with_buddies_during_offseason_video/13803806 Kyrie Irving Speaks With Australian Accent With Buddies During Offseason (Video) http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/kyrie_irving_speaks_with_australian_accent_with_buddies_during_offseason_video/13803806 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/0/20c93444ed895ace8addc29e3448bb4f36a2271e/mini/6722284.jpg ShamSports.com a website for basketball data and analysis is projecting the Cavs to have just over $19 million in cap space this summer. That number will more than likely grow if Mo Speights opts out of his deal that would have him earning just over $4.5 million in 2013-14. Throughout the rebuild process, Chris Grant and his staff have tried to stay as flexible as possible, acquiring assets, and reducing the amount of salary committed to the long term. The Cav’s salary cap picture looks as follows for the summer of 2013, this is with the inclusion of Speight’s contract and ShamSports.com’s projected cuts of CJ Miles and Chris Quinn.. Anderson Varejao: $9,036,364 Kyrie Irving: $5,607,240 Marreese Speights: $4,515,000 #1 pick: $4,436,900 Tristan Thompson: $4,062,000 Dion Waiters: $3,894,240 Alonzo Gee: $3,250,000 Tyler Zeller: $1,633,440 #19 pick: $1,223,200 Kevin Jones: $788,872 Roster charge: $490,180 Roster charge: $490,180 Total = $39,427,616 = $19,072,384 in cap room. If Speights... Sat, 08 Jun 2013 12:14:11 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/nba_news_cavs_to_have_19_million_in_cap_space_this_summer/13790696 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/nba_news_cavs_to_have_19_million_in_cap_space_this_summer/13790696 NBA News: Cavs to have $19 million in cap space this summer http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/nba_news_cavs_to_have_19_million_in_cap_space_this_summer/13790696 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png A friend who is not from Cleveland sent me a text message this week. He wrote: Dion Waiters thinks Cavs are a 6-seed next year.  I responded: Yeah I saw that.  He then added two of those cartoon emoticons to suggest he was laughing so hard he was crying.  I then concluded the conversation with: I think it's awesome DW said that.  The quotes we were discussing--in case you missed it while consumed in NBA Draft, NBA Finals and Larry Nance Jr. talk--were published on Thursday. Dion Waiters was celebrity judging a dunk contest in Philadelphia. A reporter asked him how good he thought the Cavaliers would be next season. His response was as follows according to Jake Fisher at SLAMonline.com. “We don’t want to settle for no 7- or 8-seed,” Waiters said. “We could probably be a 6-seed or something like that. We just got to work hard and believe in each other and have each other’s backs and just play.” When asked what he thinks the Cavs will do wit... Sat, 08 Jun 2013 11:26:49 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/on_dion_waiters_suggesting_cavs_could_be_6_seed_in_2013_14/13790357 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/on_dion_waiters_suggesting_cavs_could_be_6_seed_in_2013_14/13790357 On Dion Waiters suggesting Cavs could be 6-seed in 2013-14 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/on_dion_waiters_suggesting_cavs_could_be_6_seed_in_2013_14/13790357 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/3/b3d23914681e230e19b0804d428b0e0c8d4f2c46/mini/6795386.jpg It’s been two weeks since the release of isportsweb’s first NBA mock draft, and as we near the 2013 NBA draft there have been a few changes in the top-14. Checkout version two of the 2013 NBA mock draft, and look out for the third and final predictions a week before the draft on June 27. 1. Cleveland Cavaliers — Nerlens Noel, Center, Kentucky 2. Orlando Magic — Ben McLemore, Shooting Guard, Kansas 3. Washington Wizards – Otto Porter, Small Forward, Georgetown 4. Charlotte Bobcats — Anthony Bennett, Power Forward, UNLV 5. Phoenix Suns — Victor Oladipo, Shooting Guard, Indiana 6. New Orleans Pelicans — Alex Len, Center, Maryland 7. Sacramento Kings — Michael Carter-Williams, Point Guard, Syracuse 8. Detroit Pistons — Trey Burke, Point Guard, Michigan 9. Minnesota Timberwolves — C.J. McCollum, Guard, Lehigh 10. Portland Trailblazers — Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Shooting Guard, Georgia 11. Philadelphia 76ers — Cody Zeller, Power Forward, Indiana 12. Oklahoma City Thunder — Steven A Fri, 07 Jun 2013 21:01:25 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/isportsweb_2013_nba_mock_draft_v2/13787648 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/isportsweb_2013_nba_mock_draft_v2/13787648 isportsweb 2013 NBA mock draft v.2 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/isportsweb_2013_nba_mock_draft_v2/13787648 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The Cavaliers’ owner and son made a vow that the team didn’t want to be in the lottery again this upcoming off-season. With Kyrie Irving and Tristan Thompson entering their third seasons and with Dion Waiters and Tyler Zeller entering their second seasons, it’s time to see what this car can do on the freeway. The growing pains aren’t necessarily over, but the lows need to stop being so low and the highs need to get a little bit higher. Obviously the Cavaliers can’t just plan on systematic organic growth of this roster. In order to do that, the Cavs will have to also make a jump on their roster this season by adding a real player or two.  Whether that’s via free agency or trade is anyone’s guess, but they will need to add someone of significance that isn’t a rookie in order to ensure they’re not lottery bound again. They also need to retain flexibility for 2014 and beyond, but not merely because LeBron James might opt out of his contract in Miami. Let’s get this out there right now. ... Thu, 06 Jun 2013 11:48:24 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/the_cleveland_cavaliers_should_plan_well_for_2014_but_not_just_for_lebron_james/13775684 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/the_cleveland_cavaliers_should_plan_well_for_2014_but_not_just_for_lebron_james/13775684 The Cleveland Cavaliers should plan well for 2014 but not just for LeBron James http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/the_cleveland_cavaliers_should_plan_well_for_2014_but_not_just_for_lebron_james/13775684 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/5/05cc8aea67ca8f102b7c8137df5fce6fa573123b/mini/5336760.jpg via Cleveland.com Up and coming NBA players, Kyrie Irving, Dion Waiters and Tyler Zeller have all been invited to participate in a USA Basketball mini camp in July.  The 3 Cleveland Cavaliers will be part of a pool of players that could be part of teams that will represent the United States.   per Cleveland.com   All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving and Cavaliers teammates Dion Waiters and Tyler Zeller have been invited to take part in the USA men’s national team mini-camp in Las Vegas from July 22-25, sources said.   Tristan Thompson will take part in the Canadian equivalent.   USA Basketball’s chief media/communications officer Craig Miller could not confirm the invitations, but he did say this year’s camp is primarily held to identify and evaluate some younger players who could eventually be added to the 2014-16 national team roster from which the 2014 USA World Basketball Cup Team (formerly known as FIBA World Championship) and, if the U.S. qualifies, the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team wi... Thu, 06 Jun 2013 00:21:53 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/kyrie_irving_dion_waiters_and_tyler_zeller_invited_to_usa_basketball_mini_camp/13772645 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/kyrie_irving_dion_waiters_and_tyler_zeller_invited_to_usa_basketball_mini_camp/13772645 Kyrie Irving, Dion Waiters and Tyler Zeller invited to USA basketball mini-camp http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/kyrie_irving_dion_waiters_and_tyler_zeller_invited_to_usa_basketball_mini_camp/13772645 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/0/20c93444ed895ace8addc29e3448bb4f36a2271e/mini/6722284.jpg Yesterday ESPN’s Chad Ford released his NBA Mock Draft 4.0. In it, he had the Cleveland Cavaliers drafting Nerlens Noel with the #1 overall pick. For the Cavaliers’ 2nd first-round pick at #19 overall, he had the Cavaliers looking to Russia for their pick, in the form of the 19 year old international sensation Sergey Karasev, writing: If the Cavs grab Noel at No. 1, look for them to add a small forward or shooter with their second first-round pick. Karasev is interesting. His performance in Vegas on Friday wasn’t stellar thanks to some jet lag, but scouts are very high on him at the moment. He has the size to play both wing positions, is a terrific shooter, has a high basketball IQ, and at 19, already has significant professional experience averaging 18.4 PPG in the Russian League. A few scouts compare him to smaller version of Toni Kukoc. Karasev could go as high at No. 9 to the Wolves but would be a great get here by the Cavs. While a lot of teams are rumored to have serious inter... Wed, 05 Jun 2013 08:21:57 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/nba_draft_news_russian_sergey_karasev_not_holding_workouts_for_nba_teams/13766048 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/nba_draft_news_russian_sergey_karasev_not_holding_workouts_for_nba_teams/13766048 NBA Draft News: Russian Sergey Karasev not holding workouts for NBA teams http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/nba_draft_news_russian_sergey_karasev_not_holding_workouts_for_nba_teams/13766048 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png When the Cleveland Cavaliers won the NBA lottery, the first thing that came to my mind was, “Oh my gosh! Now they have to draft Nerlens Noel.” Going into this off season the Cavaliers were in a position to round out their roster, and make the playoffs. However now that they have won the lottery, a monkey wrench may be thrown into that plan. This particular wrench is a 200 pounds, 6′ 10″ center with no knee. Immediately you would think that the Cavaliers have to trade this pick. I mean it’s ridiculous and to draft a guy that can’t play. Especially since Otto Porter Jr would be a much better fit. However I don’t think trading this pick is a no brainer.   The Cleveland Cavaliers should only trade the number one pick under one condition. If the Cavaliers can get an all-star caliber player, then they should trade the pick. If not they should draft Nerlens Noel, let him sit out as long as he wants to (Derrick Rose style), and get back in the lottery next year. Under the second scenario the Cavalier Fri, 31 May 2013 19:41:50 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/cleveland_cavaliers_to_trade_or_not_to_trade_the_1_pick/13736972 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/cleveland_cavaliers_to_trade_or_not_to_trade_the_1_pick/13736972 Cleveland Cavaliers, to trade or not to trade the #1 Pick http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/cleveland_cavaliers_to_trade_or_not_to_trade_the_1_pick/13736972 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The Cleveland Cavaliers have been slotted in the eighth spot within ESPN’s annual Future Power Rankings. These rankings are based on forward-looking items such as age, salary cap flexibility and core players. The 2013 ranking represents a four-spot jump for the up-and-coming Cavs. The Cavs are another team making a significant leap in our rankings, and landing the No. 1 pick in the draft for the second time in three years has something to do with that. While they might not be able to find another Kyrie Irving in this draft, they can pick a significant player (most likely Nerlens Noel) or trade the pick for immediate help. Cleveland’s biggest jump came in the Players section, as Irving looks like a potential superstar. Tristan Thompson also started to develop, and Dion Waiters looks like a lethal scorer. Add in the No. 1 and No. 19 picks this year, as well as a plethora of future selections, and the Cavs will be loaded with young talent for the foreseeable future. The team will also ... Fri, 31 May 2013 09:16:45 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/cavs_ranked_eighth_in_espns_nba_future_power_rankings/13732655 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/cavs_ranked_eighth_in_espns_nba_future_power_rankings/13732655 Cavs ranked eighth in ESPN’s NBA Future Power Rankings http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/cavs_ranked_eighth_in_espns_nba_future_power_rankings/13732655 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/7/07c38fed04d96573f1257ec7c79c4466451a9494/mini/6839390.jpg One of the great things about the time leading up to a draft is all the talk and rumors that float around as teams contemplate doing something big and crazy in hopes of shaking up the norm. It sounds like the Cleveland and Minnesota may be looking to do just that. How does the No. 1 pick in the draft (aka Nerlens Noel) for Kevin Love sound? The coming draft class is not considered to be an extraordinarily strong one. Nerlens Noel is expected to be a great player, but he'll likely be making his way to the podium on draft day on crutches. Even thought he looked like a No. 1 pick in college knee injuries can be a game a changer (just ask Greg Oden). So the word is that the Cavs are fielding calls from anywhere right now and could be interested in moving the No. 1 pick if the deal is right. Rumor has it that there is some talk between the T-Wolves and Cavs involving Kevin Love. It would be a genius move for Cleveland. They already have a talented backcourt in Kyrie Irving and Dion Waiters. A Wed, 29 May 2013 18:59:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/cleveland_cavaliers_looking_to_trade_no_1_pick_for_kevin_love/13720526 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/cleveland_cavaliers_looking_to_trade_no_1_pick_for_kevin_love/13720526 Cleveland Cavaliers Looking to Trade No. 1 Pick for Kevin Love? http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/cleveland_cavaliers_looking_to_trade_no_1_pick_for_kevin_love/13720526 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving  kissed his own bobblehead in this collection of funny and embarrassing moments from the 2012-13 NBA regular season. These refreshing and candid behind-the-scenes moments are a welcome break from the serious faces and/or heart breaking loses that make up the usual NBA clips. These bloopers exposes that most of the players are big kids at heart. Highlights include: * Kyrie Irving (a.k.a. Uncle Drew) kissing his bobble head. * LeBron James tackling a fan after a miraculous half-court shot. * Kevin Durant kissing an elderly lady that was hit with a flying ball. Video: Kyrie Irving headlines NBA bloopers The post Video: Kyrie Irving headlines NBA bloopers 2012-13 appeared first on Players View. Wed, 29 May 2013 16:11:06 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/video_kyrie_irving_headlines_nba_bloopers_2012_13/13719362 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/video_kyrie_irving_headlines_nba_bloopers_2012_13/13719362 Video: Kyrie Irving headlines NBA bloopers 2012-13 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/video_kyrie_irving_headlines_nba_bloopers_2012_13/13719362 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/8/383b43c7f01bf3544b35fbf2a26283d2c37af877/mini/6851186.jpg Charles Barkley’s mortal enemy Peter Vescey of the New York Post is reporting Warriors assistant coach Mike Malone is about to become the new head coach of the Sacramento Not-the-Sonics: Mike Malone is a living lock 2B Kings' head coach, I'm informed. Don't know time frame of announcement, but go to sleep on it happening. — Peter Vecsey (@PeterVecsey1) May 28, 2013 Warriors’ CEO Joe Lacob told me last year he’d do everything 2 help Malone. So when team part owner bought into Kings, Mike became easy sell — Peter Vecsey (@PeterVecsey1) May 28, 2013 The one thing that might be more of a lock is Malone getting a head-coaching gig somewhere this offseason. He’s considered one of the top assistants in the NBA right now and his name has come up for the Clippers’ coaching vacancy, as well as other openings last year. Malone has been the top lieutenant under Mark Jackson on the Warriors bench these last two years. Malone was brought on board to be a chief of staff of sorts for ... Tue, 28 May 2013 20:37:59 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/warriors_assistant_mike_malone_a_lock_to_coach_kings/13712639 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/warriors_assistant_mike_malone_a_lock_to_coach_kings/13712639 Warriors coach to get Kings job? http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/warriors_assistant_mike_malone_a_lock_to_coach_kings/13712639 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/8/d8f13582abbb4e09d3dff22d9f0ad9c982dc377d/mini/mm.jpg If they stay at #1, the Cavs could take Nerlens Noel of Kentucky. But if they are scared off by his injury concerns, moving the pick would be a smart move The NBA's Draft Lottery took place Tuesday in New York City, leaving the Draft hopes and dreams of a bunch of NBA teams to a random selection of ping-pong balls. And, like they did in 2011, the Cleveland Cavaliers -- with a full army of owner Dan Gilbert's sons -- won the Lottery, giving them the top overall pick in June's festivities at the Barclays Center. Even in a lesser-talented class like the one for this season, holding the first slot in the draft pecking order is a great advantage that allows teams either to pick whomever they could want, or trade the selection to another eager franchise for a lucrative haul in return. The Cavs are looking at both of those options now at this early stage. According to Brian Windhorst of ESPN.com, Cleveland is open to hearing trade offers for the No. 1 pick. Far ... Thu, 23 May 2013 12:30:30 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/will_the_cleveland_cavaliers_trade_their_1_overall_pick_maybe/13679429 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/will_the_cleveland_cavaliers_trade_their_1_overall_pick_maybe/13679429 Will the Cleveland Cavaliers trade their #1 overall pick? Maybe http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/will_the_cleveland_cavaliers_trade_their_1_overall_pick_maybe/13679429 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png