LeBron James said the Cleveland Cavaliers need a “playmaker” and he and Carmelo Anthony are close friends, but a report released yesterday said the Cavs passed on the Knicks offer to trade Anthony for Kevin Love. James is not only the star player, but many consider him the GM of the team, orchestrating and approving all trades, so what did he have to say about passing on Melo?
NBA Report: Knicks Tried to Trade Carmelo Anthony but Cavs Had ‘No Interest’
So there are three things here. 1. Everyone remembers the big hoopla with the Knicks seemingly trying to oust Carmelo Anthony, but in a meeting with president Phil Jackson, Anthony reaffirmed his commitment to the team. 2. LeBron James recently went on an expletive-filled tirade about the Cavaliers needing a playmaker. 3. LeBron and Carmelo are really close friends who want to play together at some point in their careers. So you put all that together and one would think sending Melo to the Cavs would be a go, but alas it is not.
NBA: LeBron James Goes on an Expletive-Filled Rant After Cavs Lose to Pelicans Without Anthony Davis
LeBron James has been complaining about the Cleveland Cavaliers depth – particularly in the point guard position – for a while now. However, after he put up a triple-double of 26 points, 10 rebounds, and 12 assists, and Kyrie Irving scored a whopping 49 points and the Cavs still lost 124-122 to an Anthony Davis-less New Orleans Pelicans, LeBron went on an expletive-filled tirade.
NBA: Nate Robinson Wonders Why Cavs Didn’t Call Him After LeBron Said They Need a Point Guard
Nate Robinson last played in the NBA in 2015 after signing a one-year deal with the New Orleans Pelicans, but he was released after only two games. Robinson worked out with the 76ers but even they wouldn’t give him a contract. Robinson says he still has a lot to give to the game but he’s the “most hated.”
(Video) NBA: LeBron James: Warriors ‘Even More Dangerous Than They Were Last Year’
Tonight the Cleveland Cavaliers will walk into the Oracle Arena to take on the Golden State Warriors for the first time since their 2016 NBA championship win, and for their second matchup of the season after the Cavs won on Christmas. LeBron James had some very positive words for the Warriors, although they were not happy about the decorations from his Halloween party that boasted about the Cavs 3-1 comeback, and reportedly had a Stephen Curry doll guests had to walk over.
NBA Says Kevin Durant Was Fouled on Last Possession & LeBron James Deserved Tech for Hanging on Rim
Golden State Warriors and their fans were fuming at two major missed calls during the last two minutes of their big game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Christmas Day. In the league two minute report, it shows that the Cavs indeed benefitted from two missed calls in their 109-108 win over the Warriors.
