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NBA Rumors: Los Angeles Lakers To Bring JR Smith For A Workout

NBA Rumors: Los Angeles Lakers To Bring JR Smith For A Workout

During this time of the NBA season, there are very few notable names left on the open market. Most players have already been picked up by a team, while the remaining free agents are still hopeful for a call before the playoffs. J.R. Smith is undoubtedly among the best candidates left, but the guard may […]

4y ago

NBA Rumors: Bucks & Two Other Teams Interested In Signing J.R. Smith, Per ‘Scoop B’

NBA Rumors: Bucks & Two Other Teams Interested In Signing J.R. Smith, Per ‘Scoop B’

The Cleveland Cavaliers headed into the 2019 NBA offseason with the hope that they could get a future draft pick by trading veteran shooting guard J.R. Smith and his partially guaranteed contract for the 2019-20 NBA season. Unfortunately, the Cavaliers were unable to find a trade partner for Smith, who’s willing to pay their asking […]

5y ago

NBA Rumors: Nets Could Acquire J.R. Smith From Cavs For Allen Crabbe, Chris Fedor Suggests

NBA Rumors: Nets Could Acquire J.R. Smith From Cavs For Allen Crabbe, Chris Fedor Suggests

Although the Cleveland Cavaliers and J.R. Smith decided to officially part ways early in the 2018-19 season, with the team deactivating the veteran shooting guard after he had played just 11 games for them, things didn’t turn out as expected for both sides. Instead of finding a new NBA home in the weeks that followed, […]

5y ago

NBA Rumors: Cavaliers GM Koby Altman Reportedly ‘Overjoyed’ After Receiving Trade Calls For J.R. Smith

NBA Rumors: Cavaliers GM Koby Altman Reportedly ‘Overjoyed’ After Receiving Trade Calls For J.R. Smith

His first year in Cleveland without LeBron James didn’t go well for veteran shooting guard J.R. Smith. After being one of the core players who helped the Cleveland Cavaliers win their first NBA title in 2016, Smith found himself receiving lesser playing time early in the 2018-19 NBA season until he was officially removed from […]

5y ago

NBA Rumors: JR Smith Reveals Main Reason Why He Won’t Accept A Buyout With Cleveland Cavaliers

NBA Rumors: JR Smith Reveals Main Reason Why He Won’t Accept A Buyout With Cleveland Cavaliers

J.R. Smith was one of the NBA players who helped LeBron James carry the Cleveland Cavaliers to the NBA Finals for four straight years and win the franchise’s first ever NBA championship. However, when James left in the recent free agency, Smith found himself as the odd man out in Cleveland. The Cavaliers entered the […]

6y ago

NBA Rumors: Rockets Targeting JR Smith And Five Other Players On The Trade Market, Per ‘The Athletic’

NBA Rumors: Rockets Targeting JR Smith And Five Other Players On The Trade Market, Per ‘The Athletic’

Since losing Trevor Ariza and Luc Mbah a Moute in the recent free agency, the Houston Rockets have been active on the trade market, searching for a defensive-minded player who could fill the hole in their wing. The Rockets may have acquired Carmelo Anthony, but the 10-time NBA All-Star has defensive issues and obviously an […]

6y ago

NBA Rumors: Cavaliers Should Trade JR Smith After 2018-19 Season, ‘ESPN’ Insider Bobby Marks Suggests

NBA Rumors: Cavaliers Should Trade JR Smith After 2018-19 Season, ‘ESPN’ Insider Bobby Marks Suggests

The departure of LeBron James has greatly affected the Cleveland Cavaliers. Though they are still aiming to defend their title as Eastern Conference champions, it seems like the road to the NBA Finals is already closed for the Cavaliers. As of now, the Cavaliers are more focused on developing their young players in the 2018-19 […]

6y ago

NBA Rumors: Cavaliers Could Trade JR Smith To Lakers For Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, ‘ClutchPoints’ Suggests

NBA Rumors: Cavaliers Could Trade JR Smith To Lakers For Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, ‘ClutchPoints’ Suggests

As confirmed on Tuesday by the Cleveland Cavaliers in an official press release, J.R. Smith will “no longer be with [the] team” as the Cavs work with the veteran guard’s representatives to find a new home for him in the NBA. According to a new report, the Los Angeles Lakers might be one of the […]

6y ago

NBA Trade Rumors: Cleveland Cavaliers Parting Ways With J.R. Smith, Per ‘ESPN’

NBA Trade Rumors: Cleveland Cavaliers Parting Ways With J.R. Smith, Per ‘ESPN’

Cavaliers veteran shooting guard J.R. Smith was one of the key players who helped LeBron James bring the first NBA championship title in Cleveland. However, after signing a new contract in 2016, Smith has become very inconsistent on both ends of the floor. When James left his hometown team for the second time in the […]

6y ago

NBA Rumors: Pelicans Could Trade Solomon Hill And 2019 2nd-Round Pick For J.R. Smith, Per ‘Bleacher Report’

NBA Rumors: Pelicans Could Trade Solomon Hill And 2019 2nd-Round Pick For J.R. Smith, Per ‘Bleacher Report’

The departure of LeBron James didn’t only take away the Cleveland Cavaliers’ status as a legitimate title contender, but it also turned them into one of the worst NBA teams in the league. Entering the season without James, the Cavaliers are struggling to win games and currently sitting in the 15th spot in the Eastern […]

6y ago

NBA Trade Rumors: Cavaliers Could Swap J.R. Smith For Marvin Williams, ‘Bleacher Report’ Suggests

NBA Trade Rumors: Cavaliers Could Swap J.R. Smith For Marvin Williams, ‘Bleacher Report’ Suggests

When LeBron James left in the recent free agency, the Cleveland Cavaliers revealed their plan to remain competitive and defend their title as Eastern Conference champions in the 2018-19 NBA season. Unfortunately, based on their current performance, the Cavaliers may even have a hard time securing a spot to play in the postseason. After an […]

6y ago

NBA Trade Rumors: Cavs, Rockets Could Explore J.R. Smith For Brandon Knight Trade, ‘Bleacher Report’ Suggests

NBA Trade Rumors: Cavs, Rockets Could Explore J.R. Smith For Brandon Knight Trade, ‘Bleacher Report’ Suggests

Since the 2018 NBA offseason, the Houston Rockets have been aggressive on the trade market, searching for a defensive-minded player who could fill the hole left by Trevor Ariza and Luc Mbah a Moute in the wing. The Rockets may have acquired Carmelo Anthony from the buyout market, but the 10-time NBA All-Star doesn’t provide […]

6y ago

NBA Rumors: JR Smith Demanding A Trade From Cavaliers: ‘They Don’t Want Me’

NBA Rumors: JR Smith Demanding A Trade From Cavaliers: ‘They Don’t Want Me’

Before the 2018-19 NBA season officially started, the Cleveland Cavaliers already informed some of their veterans, including J.R. Smith, that they would be receiving lesser playing time in order to prioritize the development of their young players. Smith only played four minutes in their first three games of the season, but Cavaliers head coach Tyronn […]

6y ago

Lonzo Ball Covers Big Baller Brand Tattoo After NBA Crackdown

Lonzo Ball Covers Big Baller Brand Tattoo After NBA Crackdown

When Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball added to his growing collection of tattoos over the summer, one of the new designs featured the logo of his father LaVar Ball’s athletic apparel company, Big Baller Brand. But with the NBA having a rule prohibiting players from rocking tattoos or accessories that depict commercial brands, […]

6y ago

NBA Rumors: Should The Cavaliers Trade J.R. Smith For Ryan Anderson?

NBA Rumors: Should The Cavaliers Trade J.R. Smith For Ryan Anderson?

Despite the acquisition of Carmelo Anthony, the Houston Rockets are still active on the trade market, looking for a player who could replicate Trevor Ariza and Luc Mbah a Moute’s performance on the defensive end of the floor. In the past months, several NBA players have been linked to the Rockets, including J.R. Smith of […]

6y ago

NBA Rumors: Cleveland Cavaliers Could Trade Kyle Korver For Future First-Round Pick, Says Joe Vardon

NBA Rumors: Cleveland Cavaliers Could Trade Kyle Korver For Future First-Round Pick, Says Joe Vardon

Due to the recent exit of LeBron James via free agency, the Cleveland Cavaliers are expected to be fielding a noticeably different lineup in the 2018-19 NBA season. While several key players don’t appear to be headed anywhere at the moment, there are others whose names have cropped up in trade rumors, including shooting guard […]

6y ago

NBA Rumors: Houston Rockets Looking To Acquire J.R. Smith From Cavaliers, Says ‘ESPN’s’ Zach Lowe

NBA Rumors: Houston Rockets Looking To Acquire J.R. Smith From Cavaliers, Says ‘ESPN’s’ Zach Lowe

Recent rumors suggest that the Houston Rockets are looking to add some veteran depth at guard by trading for J.R. Smith, who last played for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Hoops Hype updated its trade rumor timeline for the 32-year-old Smith on Wednesday, noting that ESPN’s Zach Lowe said on the latest episode of his podcast, The […]

6y ago

NBA Rumors: Knicks Could Trade Courtney Lee And Lance Thomas For J.R. Smith, ‘Bleacher Report’ Suggests

NBA Rumors: Knicks Could Trade Courtney Lee And Lance Thomas For J.R. Smith, ‘Bleacher Report’ Suggests

The New York Knicks entered the 2018 NBA offseason without any plans of making a huge splash in free agency. While waiting for recovery of Kristaps Porzingis, the Knicks are expected to use the 2017-18 NBA season to develop their young core. However, things are expected to be different in the summer of 2019 where […]

6y ago

NBA Rumors: ‘Bleacher Report’ Thinks Cavaliers Should Trade J.R. Smith Or Tristan Thompson

NBA Rumors: ‘Bleacher Report’ Thinks Cavaliers Should Trade J.R. Smith Or Tristan Thompson

If there is one team that has had a depressing offseason thus far, it would be the Cleveland Cavaliers. After becoming used to making it to the NBA Finals with LeBron James leading the way, things will be changing in a big way this coming season. James is no longer playing for his hometown team […]

6y ago

NBA: J.R. Smith Lied Instead Of Admitting Mistake In Cavs’ Game 1 Loss

NBA: J.R. Smith Lied Instead Of Admitting Mistake In Cavs’ Game 1 Loss

The Cleveland Cavaliers could have won Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors if only J.R. Smith made a different decision. In the final five seconds of the fourth quarter where the game is tied, 107-107, Smith grabbed an offensive rebound from the missed free throw of George Hill. But instead […]

6y ago

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