December 29th, 2011 
Russ Loede 
Posted in When watching the Cleveland Cavaliers, you sense an energetic group of young guys that are trying to have fun and enjoy the game of basketball. Against Toronto, the face of their team, No. 1 overall pick Kyrie Irving, did not look comfortable leading his youthful gang. Clearly, that was last game, as Irving and the [...]
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Irving’s Debut Throttled By Toronto’s Hot Shooting Night; 104-96
“It’s on to the next one,” Rookie No. 1 overall pick Kyrie Irving said following the Cavs’ 104-96 loss to the Raptors in his regular season NBA debut. “To survive in this game you have to have that attitude.” Irving, who played just 11 games as a freshman at Duke before leaving, finished just 2 [...]
Wine and Gold Scrimmage Recap
Story written by Matt Loede While the score Sunday during the “Wine and Gold” scrimmage at Quicken Loans Arena didn’t matter, what did was the early progress the Cavaliers have continued to make this preseason. The Gold team beat the “home” team the Wine team 67-57, with three players in double digits, including rookie Kyrie Irving, [...]
Top Pick Leads Way: Irving Scores Game-High 21 Points In 91-87 Win over Pistons
Kyrie Irving scored 21 points in his first exhibition game — including five free throws in the final minute — in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 91-87 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night. Irving, the top pick in this year’s draft out of Duke, wasn’t in the starting lineup, but he looked composed in what was a bad-shooting game. [...]
Cavs use amnesty clause on Baron Davis
The Cleveland Cavaliers have opted to let go injured point guard Baron Davis through the league’s amnesty clause. The Cavaliers announced Wednesday night that they’re releasing Davis in advance of Friday’s amnesty deadline after seeking both trade and buyout opportunities with the former All-Star. The team still has to pay Davis $24 million. By using the amnesty clause on [...]
Cavs PG Baron Davis out indefinitely
The Cleveland Cavaliers announced Wednesday that veteran point guard Baron Davis will be out indefinitely with what has been clarified as a “L2-3″ Bulging Disk in his back. No timetable has been officially set for Davis’ return to the hardwood. In the meantime, Cavs center Semih Erden, who was acquired by the club from Boston [...]
