Lakers forward LeBron James has been named the Western Conference’s Player of the Month for games played in February, the NBA announced today (via Twitter). While it’s the 41st time in his decorated 22-year NBA career that James has earned the honor, it’s the first time he has done so since 2020. James’ Lakers went 10-2 in February, with the four-time MVP averaging 29.3 points, … [Read more...] about LeBron James, Donovan Mitchell Named Players Of The Month
Cavs’ Mobley, Blazers’ Camara Named Defensive Players Of The Month
Cavaliers big man Evan Mobley has been named February’s Defensive Player of the Month for the Eastern Conference, while Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara has earned the honor in the Western Conference, the NBA announced today (via Twitter). Mobley joins teammate Donovan Mitchell, who was named Player of the Month in the East, as award winners for February after the Cavs won … [Read more...] about Cavs’ Mobley, Blazers’ Camara Named Defensive Players Of The Month
Cavs’ Ty Jerome Fined $25K For Criticizing Officiating
Cavaliers guard Ty Jerome was fined $25K by the NBA on Monday for public criticism of the officiating, the league announced in a press release (Twitter link). The comments that got Jerome in trouble came after the Cavaliers eked out a 133-129 overtime win against Portland on Sunday. The game featured a total of 53 fouls and 70 free throws between the two teams, far above their … [Read more...] about Cavs’ Ty Jerome Fined $25K For Criticizing Officiating
Cavaliers Sign Nae’Qwan Tomlin To Two-Way Deal
March 2: Tomlin has been officially signed, according to the NBA transactions log. The Cavaliers waived Thor to create a two-way opening, as we detailed in a separate story. March 1: Nae’Qwan Tomlin will sign a two-way contract with the Cavaliers, sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). The deal will cover two seasons, Scotto adds (Twitter link). Last week, … [Read more...] about Cavaliers Sign Nae’Qwan Tomlin To Two-Way Deal
Cavaliers Waive JT Thor
The Cavaliers have waived forward JT Thor, who was on a two-way contract with the team, according to the official transaction log at NBA.com. Thor, 22, was the 37th overall pick in the 2021 draft out of Auburn and spent three seasons with the Hornets before signing a two-way contract with Cleveland in September. The 6’9″ forward was a regular in Charlotte, appearing in 165 … [Read more...] about Cavaliers Waive JT Thor