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Road to Rio day 1: Tracking the Cleveland Cavaliers' trip to Brazil
Author: Chris Fedor
Publication: Cleveland.com
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Cleveland Cavaliers have arrived in Rio de Janeiro for their four-day trip. One of five teams taking part in the NBA's Global Games, the Cavs will play the Miami Heat on Saturday night. - CLICK HERE to read full story.
Kyrie Irving on being spotted in a walking boot: 'It's not serious. I will be fine'
Author: Chris Fedor
Publication: Cleveland.com
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving was sighted in Brazil wearing a walking boot on his right foot Wednesday but is not worried about the injury.
"It's not serious," Irving told Northeast Ohio Media Group's Chris Haynes shortly after the news broke. "I will be fine. Just a little sprain." - CLICK HERE to read full story.
Cleveland Cavaliers announce radio deal that will allow game simulcasts on WTAM-AM and WMMS-FM
Author: Staff
Publication: Cleveland.com
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Cavaliers and iHeartMedia (formerly Clear Channel) have agreed on a multiyear contract to broadcast the team's games on radio. As part of the deal, Cavs games this season will be broadcast on their usual radio home, WTAM-AM 1100, as well as sister station WMMS-FM 100.7. - CLICK HERE to read full story.
Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat urged to refrain from three-goggle gestures in Brazil
Author: Chris Haynes
Publication: Cleveland.com
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil – The gesture in the photo you see above this post is an absolute no-no.
Yes, in the United States, it's a hand gesture players often use after they have just knocked down a 3-pointer. James Harden of the Houston Rockets makes it a priority following his deep balls as well as many others. - CLICK HERE to read full story.
LeBron James the NBA's brightest star in Brazil before he takes the court
Author: Joe Vardon
Publication: Cleveland.com
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil – Here, he's called Leh-brruh.
Ask Anderson Junior, a Brazilian teenager with huge diamond studs in each ear, to name his favorite NBA player, and that's the name that rolls off his tongue.
"Leh-brruh," for LeBron James. - CLICK HERE to read full story.
Cleveland Cavaliers intro video for 2014 preseason shows off team and city
Author: Cliff Pinckard
Publication: Cleveland.com
CLEVELAND, Ohio — It's safe to say The Q will be an emotional place on Oct. 30 when the rebuilt Cavaliers begin the regular season against the New York Knicks. - CLICK HERE to read full story.
Forbes: LeBron James' brand value up $10M in a year
Author: Joe Vardon
Publication: Cleveland.com
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil -- LeBron James' "brand" value went up $10 million from 2013, making his the most valuable sports brand in the world at $37 million, according to Forbes.
So, how did you do over the last year? - CLICK HERE to read full story.
Cavaliers and iHeartMedia Announce AM/FM Simulcast
Author: Staff
Publication: Cavs.com
In another significant move entering into the 2014-15 season, the Cavs have signed a second iHeartMedia (formerly Clear Channel) powerhouse to serve as the official broadcast home of Cavaliers basketball. - CLICK HERE to read full story.
The Wine & Gold Add Navy to Their Uniform Collection
Author: Staff
Publication: Cavs.com
When the Cavaliers step onto the home court to officially start the 2014-15 season, the team will sport a bold new look to launch a new era of basketball in Cleveland. - CLICK HERE to read full story.
Scenes from Rio: Day One
Author: Joe Gabriele
Publication: Cavs.com
The Cavaliers practiced at Cleveland Clinic Courts before they departed for Brazil for this year’s NBA Global Games. And they’ll practice again on Thursday and Friday in preparation for Saturday’s preseason matchup with the Heat. But on Wednesday in Rio de Janeiro, it was a chance to get away from hoops for a day and take in some scenery. - CLICK HERE to read full story.
Cavaliers’ Kyrie Irving arrives in Brazil in walking boot with sprained ankle
Author: Jason Lloyd
Publication: Akron Beacon Journal
RIO DE JANEIRO: The Cavaliers’ lone free day in Brazil was spent with canceled sightseeing plans and Kyrie Irving in a walking boot.
Irving was injured during practice before the Cavs’ flight departed on Tuesday. X-rays and an MRI taken on Tuesday were negative, a league source said, and the boot was considered precautionary. It’s unclear at this point if Irving will play Saturday, when the Cavs face the Miami Heat. - CLICK HERE to read full story.
Cleveland Cavaliers extend deal with WTAM, add WMMS
Author: Bob Finnan
Publication: The News-Herald
The Cavaliers became one of five NBA teams to broadcast their games on AM and FM radio stations.
They extended their deal with WTAM-AM 1100 to be their broadcast home. The multiyear deal includes the addition of WTAM’s sister station, WMMS-100.7 FM, which will also broadcast all 82 regular-season games, preseason games and postseason games. - CLICK HERE to read full story.
Cleveland Cavaliers could be best rebounding team in the NBA
Author: Bob Finnan
Publication: The News-Herald
The Cavaliers have three of the best rebounding big men in the NBA with Kevin Love, Anderson Varejao and Tristan Thompson.
What might separate the Cavaliers from the rest of the pack are some of their secondary rebounders, including LeBron James and Shawn Marion. - CLICK HERE to read full story.
Cavaliers: Kyrie Irving sprains ankle, but tweets that it’s not serious
Author: McClatchy News
Publication: Medina-Gazette
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — The Cavaliers’ lone free day in Brazil was spent with canceled sightseeing plans and Kyrie Irving in a walking boot.
Irving was injured during practice before the Cavs’ flight departed Tuesday. X-rays and an MRI taken Tuesday were negative, a league source said, and the boot was considered precautionary. - CLICK HERE to read full story.
Exhibition game vs. LeBron, Cavs draws shoulder shrug from Heat
Author: Associated Press Staff
Publication: FOX Sports Ohio
MIAMI - LeBron James was welcomed at Dwyane Wade's wedding last month. Udonis Haslem continues to maintain a friendship with his former teammate. Chris Andersen still wears his sneakers. - CLICK HERE to read full story.
Cavs Report: Kyrie's tweaked ankle not serious, team says
Author: Sam Amico
Publication: FOX Sports Ohio
The Cavaliers landed in Brazil for their weekend preseason game against the Miami Heat, and within hours the news broke: Kyrie Irving is in a walking boot. - CLICK HERE to read full story.
LeBron James, Nike top Forbes’ Most Valuable list
Author: Scott Sargent
Publication: Waiting For Next Year
Sorry, Tiger. The Forbes Fab 40, the list of the Most Valuable Sports Brands of 2014 was released on Tuesday, ranking the top 10 sports brands by business, events, teams and athletes, and Cleveland’s LeBron James sits at No. 1. - CLICK HERE to read full story.
Peak Cavs
Author: Ben Cox
Publication: Waiting For Next Year
The Cavs are going to be good.
Like really good. Stupid good. Video game good. Offensively, they could be down right transcendent. - CLICK HERE to read full story.
Cavs looking to make progress on defense
Author: Josh Weir
Publication: Canton Rep
INDEPENDENCE
L-B-J is down with E-L-C.
E-L-C is the mantra the Cavaliers live by defensively. Let’s allow L-B-J — aka LeBron James — explain. - CLICK HERE to read full story.
Maccabi players in spotlight as big shots with little stars
Author: Ed Wittenberg
Publication: Cleveland Jewish News
About 1,500 people attended the Big Shots and Little Stars event, an annual fundraiser that benefits Flashes of Hope and the Children’s Tumor Foundation hosted by the Cleveland Cavaliers Oct. 2 at Quicken Loans Arena. - CLICK HERE to read full story.
Maccabi players tout Blatt’s basketball smarts
Author: Ed Wittenberg
Publication: Cleveland Jewish News
Two Maccabi Electra Tel Aviv players who have played for new Cleveland Cavaliers head coach David Blatt said they believe Blatt will be a successful coach in the NBA. - CLICK HERE to read full story.
Cavs, Heat soak up Rio's sights before preseason game
Author: Stephen Wade (Associated Press)
Publication: NBA.com
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers have already experienced the best - and a tiny bit of the worst - of Rio de Janeiro as they prepare for Saturday's preseason game against the Miami Heat. - CLICK HERE to read full story.
A moment too soon for LeBron James
Author: Brian Windhorst
Publication: ESPN.com
RIO DE JANIERO, Brazil -- Before he headed to South America for another NBA globalization tour, LeBron James joked that the league wanted to guarantee he'd be on this promotional trip, so it scheduled the Cleveland Cavaliers to play the Miami Heat months before he even became a free agent. - CLICK HERE to read full story.
How LeBron James went from villian to king of endorsements
Author: Michael Colangelo
Publication: USA Today
LeBron James was one of the most hated men in sports only four years ago. Remember this?
James was ripped apart by the media. He was vilified for leaving his hometown. His Q Score dropped and some brands probably thought twice before throwing endorsement deals his way. That isn’t the case anymore, as Forbes is set to announce that LeBron has overtaken Tiger Woods as the biggest brand in sports (value of endorsements, excluding contract/winnings). - CLICK HERE to read full story.