Cleveland Cavaliers Wiretap

Tights On The Way Out?

Fashion trends have always defined the NBA from generation to generation and the lastest one is that of wearing tights. However, this trend might be on the way out as Darren Rovel and Marc Stein say NBA officials don't like the look of tights that have become more commonplace this season.

Sources said that all 30 teams were informed of this last month, but it would be possible for players to continue to wear these tights if they send the league a written request from the team doctor.

Via ESPN


LeBron Going To The Playoffs

LeBron James scored 46 points and helped the Cavaliers secure their first playoff berth since 1998 with the team's win over the Dallas Mavericks, the Associated Press is reporting. It will be LeBron's first ever trip to the postseason.

"We have bigger goals than that," Cavaliers coach Mike Brown said. "If the fans want to celebrate and the city wants to celebrate, that's fine. We expected to be in the playoffs."

Via Sports Illustrated


Hughes Cleared To Gradually Resume Basketball Activities

Cavaliers guard Larry Hughes' fractured right long finger was examined today in Baltimore, Maryland by Dr. Thomas Graham, chief of the Curtis National Hand Center and Dr. Richard Parker, Cavaliers Head Team Physician. The examination confirmed the healing process is still taking place as expected and desired.

Larry has also been cleared to gradually resume basketball related activities (shooting, dribbling, passing, catching, etc.) immediately. He has not yet been cleared to resume regular practice.

Via Press Release


Cavaliers Mar 2006 Archive

  • Cleveland Already Looking To What They Can Do To Keep Flip

    The Cavs also are likely to exceed the salary cap, which means they'll have just the two salary-cap exceptions -- what are known as the mid-level exception and the bi-annual exception -- to re-sign their own free agents such as Flip Murray.

  • Ferry Not Speculating On Flip's Future

    Flip Murray, signed by the Sonics to a one-year, $895,248 contract in September, is an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season.

  • LBJ And 'Melo Named Players Of The Week

    Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James was named today as the NBA’s Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played Monday, March 13 through Sunday, March 19.

  • Ilgauskas Ask For A Trade This Summer?

    Orlando Magic television commentator Matt Guokas said that Zydrunas Ilgauskas went to the front office and asked to be traded in the offseason.

  • Hughes Healing As Expected

    Cavaliers guard Larry Hughes' fractured right long finger was examined Wednesday in Baltimore, Maryland by Dr.

  • Cleveland Sends Andriuskevicius Back To D-League

    The Cleveland Cavaliers have reassigned forward/center Martynas Andriuskevicius to the Arkansas RimRockers of the NBA Development League, Cavaliers General Manager Danny Ferry announced today.

  • Denver Expected To Pursue Murray

    In eight games with the Cavaliers, Flip Murray is averaging 13.

  • Jones Denies Wrongdoing In Criminal Case

    Damon Jones of the Cleveland Cavaliers has been interviewed by police after an Arizona woman filed a complaint concerning a possible sexual offense.

  • Ferry Pledges To Fans That They Won't Get Sticker Shock From Gooden

    During a recent session with Cavs ticket holders, General Manager Danny Ferry vowed that if the team truly wants to sign forward Drew Gooden this off-season, they'll do it - citing the willingness of owner Dan Gilbert to spend whatever money is needed to win.

  • Cleveland Reassigns Andriuskevicius To D-League

    The Cleveland Cavaliers have reassigned forward/center Martynas Andriuskevicius to the Arkansas RimRockers of the NBA Development League, Cavaliers General Manager Danny Ferry announced today.

  • No Jimmy Expected In Cleveland

    The Morning Journal is saying don't expect Jimmy Jackson to surface in Cleveland after being waived yesterday by Phoenix.