Dan Gilbert did EXACTLY the right thing for the Cavs
I have been frankly appalled by the simplistic analysis rendered by so many of the media after the recent decision by Dan Gilbert to fire Chris Grant. Although this type of criticism of a powerful...
View ArticleWith Blatt, Cavs have proven winner and #1 pick. A great combination!
The Cleveland Cavaliers have launched themselves into the realm of innovation and risk to reach for the top. Not by hiring a head coach with no NBA experience but by stepping out of the box and being...
View ArticleThe LeBron “Decision 2″ Craziness is an Experiment in Human Nature
The insanity of high profile NBA free agency. The Cleveland Cavalier fans should be first hand experts of the folly of hanging on every report, analyzing every nuance, reading “between the lines”,...
View ArticleLeBron James after Decision 1 – A target of hate … Should he have been?
Here is a letter I wrote to myself and family after the debacle that was “The Decision #1″. I revisit it today because LeBron has come full circle. There are probably some things in this long (my...
View ArticleLeBron James – Coming Home The Right Way !!
If any of you read my earlier article today you will know that I, as many of you, was pretty hurt by the way James left Cleveland. I totally respect him for his right to leave but not the way he left....
View ArticleThe Cleveland Cavaliers – As They Stand Now (UPDATED 7/27)
As those who follow me on twitter know, I have been less than enthusiastic about the almost orgasmic lust for Kevin Love. There is no question Love is a fantastic player. And, as Coach K said today,...
View ArticleIt’s Not About Love Or The Loss But About “Love Lost”
I have read and tweeted and read and hoped about the possible acquisition of Kevin Love by the Cavaliers. As any reasonable person would be, I am excited about the prospects of trading for Love and...
View ArticleIt’s Not About Love …. But Love Lost (update)
As time has progressed, it is becoming increasingly obvious that the Cavalier management has made a commitment to get Kevin Love. That commitment, based on the timing (and the comments of the TWolves...
View ArticleTo Cavs: Trade Dion Waiters at your Peril (updated wi link to Brendan Bowers...
Dion Waiters was seemingly singled out by LeBron James as he contemplated his return to the Cleveland Cavaliers. I do not think that it is by chance that James called him. All accounts indicate that...
View ArticleAre You Giddy Yet?? More “sources” on the potential Kevin Love Trade.
Well, we just got the fabulous Wojnarowski dropping another “WojBomb” on us today and CavsTwitter and the local media picked up on the information big time. As time has passed, reporters continue to...
View ArticleNov 19 – Cavalier “Cleveland Wins” Scribbles
Interesting week for the Cleveland Cavaliers. They have almost come full circle over the past week and trite over simplifications have been exposed. I will try to keep you up on these developments and...
View ArticleNov 23 Cavalier Scribbles – Cavs Have Some Work To Do
Before I go further, please remember the basis for the Cleveland Wins Blog, this is ALL commentary and not reporting. I leave the reporting to the other web sites and the regular media. But the...
View ArticleThings To Be Thankful For About Cleveland Sports Now
While you enjoy your turkey (or whatever tradition you have), here are a few thoughts on what I am thankful for this year as a Cleveland Sports Fanatic. 1. Lebron Coming Home Obviously the story of...
View ArticleNovember 30th Cavalier Scribbles – The Defensive Rotations Are Much Improved
The Cavaliers have obviously had some better results of late and we are all happy to see that finally occur. The frequent refrain of the Cavs “big three” is that we need to use defense to generate our...
View ArticleDecember 20th Cavalier Scribbles – More Work To Do
I looked at the Cavaliers as a whole about a month ago and I, unfortunately, still see some of the same weaknesses that I noticed before. However, due to his head injury, the return of Mike Miller was...
View ArticleKevin Love Not Playing in Fourth Was a Step Forward for Cavs
It is hard to digest the unadulterated overreaction to the fact Kevin Love did not play in the fourth quarter of Friday’s Orlando Magic game. This seems to be an ongoing and disturbing theme regarding...
View ArticleKyrie Irving Holds the Key to Cavalier Improvement
LeBron James is, without question, the most talented player on the floor for the Cleveland Cavaliers. He has the highest BBall IQ and more ways to impact the game than any other player. However, based...
View ArticleLeBron Injury Rest – Worse Record, Much Better Results
Well, as if the Cavaliers have not had enough tough news lately, the latest news is possibly as concerning as any. LeBron James will actually miss the most extensive time and number of games in his...
View Article#Cavs Face A True Test – We Will Learn With Them
With LeBron out for an extended time, it is well documented that other players need to step up and show what they can do with this more limited lineup. However, it might not be the individual players...
View Article#Cavs On Court Failed, Front Office Came Out Swinging
Today was not a great day for the Cleveland Cavaliers on the court. They were beaten again at home handily and by a team that was clearly superior. The Dallas Mavericks are completely healthy now so...
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