Sources: Cavs add ex-5-star KU recruit Preston
Billy Preston, a former five-star recruit whose career at Kansas was derailed by an NCAA investigation into his eligibility, has agreed to join the Cavs' summer league roster, sources told ESPN.
2018 ScheduleAll times ET
2018 Schedule
50-32, 1st in Central
- 4/6L 132-130
- 4/9W 123-109
- 4/11L 110-98
- 4/15L 98-80
- 4/18W 100-97
- 4/20L 92-90
- 4/22W 104-100
- 4/25W 98-95
- 4/27L 121-87
- 4/29W 105-101
- 5/1W 113-112
- 5/3W 128-110
- 5/5W 105-103
- 5/7W 128-93
- 5/13L 108-83
- 5/15L 107-94
- 5/19W 116-86
- 5/21W 111-102
- 5/23L 96-83
- 5/25W 109-99
- 5/27W 87-79
- 5/31L 124-114
- 6/3L 122-103
- 6/6L 110-102
- 6/8L 108-85
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LeBron's free agency moving title odds (1:38)
Cavs draftee Sexton: No Kyrie-related pressure
Collin Sexton, the point guard drafted Thursday by the Cavaliers, said he doesn't feel like he'll be operating in the shadow of expectations once held for Kyrie Irving.
Sexton doesn't feel need to live up to Kyrie (0:22)
Lowe Post: Nichols, Windhorst on Draft, Free Agency
Zach talks to Rachel Nichols & Brian Windhorst about the NBA Draft, LeBron's future, the impact on the rest of free agency and much more.
What if all 30 teams made their pitch to LeBron via billboard? (2:58)
The Get Up squad talks NBA Draft
The Get Up squad breaks down the NBA Draft, and Collin Sexton implores LeBron to stay after being drafted by the Cavs. Plus, Ryen Russilo and Jay Williams analyze the draft.
2018 Post-draft reactions
Brian Windhorst, Tim MacMahon, Andrew Han and Jackie MacMullan offer reactions to the Luka Doncic trade (2:45), other draft surprises (19:15), the implications on free agency (22:55), the next steps in the Kawhi situation (38:40) and picks they liked (44:50).
GM Altman: Cavs, LeBron have 'a good dialogue'
Cavs GM Koby Altman said he and LeBron James' camp "continue to have good dialogue" with about a week to go before James has to inform the Cavs whether he intends to pick up the option on his contract.
Colin Sexton, CLE
The Eastern Conference champions add more depth at the guard position with Collin Sexton.
Sexton is picked by Cavs, makes pitch for LeBron to stay (1:24)
New Cavaliers PG Sexton to LeBron: 'Let's do it'
The Cavaliers selected Collin Sexton with the No. 8 pick of the NBA draft, and the athletic Alabama point guard did not waste time making his pitch to LeBron James.
Stephen A.: Cavs 'value' Kevin Love (1:22)
Cavs prefer to keep Love with or without LeBron (1:10)
Sources: Cavs want Love with or without LeBron
The Cavaliers have not made Kevin Love available for trades entering Thursday's draft, and regardless of what decision LeBron James makes about his future, they have interest in keeping Love, sources said.
RR: Jay Bilas & Bobby Marks
Russillo on all the LeBron and Kawhi rumors plus Jay Bilas previews the NBA Draft and Bobby Marks tells the story of trying to sign LeBron when he was with the Nets.
Is LeBron To Houston Ruled Out?
Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon discuss if LeBron James going to Houston is out of the picture, if the Astros can get any better than this, if the Angels are failing Mike Trout and more.
Is CP3 Snitching On LeBron?
Tony Reali and the national panel debate if Chris Paul is leaking information about LeBron preferring LA over Houston, preview the NBA Draft, discuss Julio Jones hanging out with T.O. and much more.
Is Chris Paul A Tattletale?
Dan Le Batard, Papi and Izzy Gutierrez question if Chris Paul is telling people that LeBron wants to play in LA, if Jay-Z can make Puma a legitimate competitor, how teams should feel about Doncic comparing himself to LeBron and much more.
Scott: Cavs need 'All-Star caliber player' to keep LeBron (1:48)
Ian Begley ESPN Staff Writer
A few days before his father was indicted by the Turkish government, Enes Kanter hosted the Enes Kanter Camp organized by NYC Basketball Kids and Playbook in New York City over the weekend. He took a few minutes to answer some questions from ESPN.com. Here, Kanter talks about why he publicly challenged LeBron James to sign with the Knicks: "I will say this man: he is trying to be the best ever. If you win in New York, then people can say, ‘OK you're the goat. You're the best ever.'" Kanter said on Saturday. "There's no way he's going to win for whatever more years in Cleveland. (Michael) Jordan won three (titles with the Bulls after his first three-peat in Chicago) but I don't think it's going to happen in Cleveland. So I just think if he wins in a bigger city like New York, it would be amazing." Kanter would likely need to take a pay-cut to give the Knicks a chance to sign James, something he's aware of. The Knicks of course, have no chance to sign James this summer, though it's possible that they get a meeting with James because of his relationship with new coach David Fizdale and the front office's relationship with others close to James.
Where Is LeBron James Headed?
Bomani Jones & Pablo Torre discuss the reality of LeBron James coming to the Lakers, Julio Jones working out with T.O and how great Mike Trout is playing.
How the Rockets can get LeBron (2:22)
Ian Begley ESPN Staff Writer
Shaquille O'Neal joined draft prospects Mikal Bridges, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Marvin Begley III to host a day of mentorship for teens in Brooklyn with The Y and provide apparel from JCPenney. O'Neal said the look on the teens' faces reminded him of how he felt when he saw Julius Erving and David Robinson as a child and teen. "I understand the look so I just try to give them the key ingredients to make," O'Neal said. "It's the same thing I did. It ain't no rocket science on how to get here. For me it was, listen to my mom and dad, work hard and believe. That's it…. I followed those three principles and they got me to this point thus far."
Ian Begley ESPN Staff Writer
Shaquille O'Neal provided some advice to draft prospects Mikal Bridges, Marvin Bagley III and Jaren Jackson Jr. O'Neal and the soon-to-be rookies hosted a day of mentorship for teens in Brooklyn with The Y and provide them apparel from JCPenney. Here's Bridges on receiving advice from O'Neal: "There's a lot fo links in his belt," said Bridges, who said he learned a significant amount from O'Neal: "He's won championships with the Lakers - that's what I dream about.... It's great to hear from someone who has been throughthe process and been through it at the highest level." Bridges is scheduled to work out for Cleveland next week, his final workout before the NBA Draft.
2017-18 Central Standings
Team Leaders 2017-18
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game110.95th
Rebounds Per Game42.123rd
Assists Per Game23.412th
Points Allowed109.926th
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2018 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(8) | Collin Sexton | PG | Alabama |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 | 50 | 32 | .610 |
| 2016-17 | 51 | 31 | .622 |
| 2015-16 | 57 | 25 | .695 |
| 2014-15 | 53 | 29 | .646 |
| 2013-14 | 33 | 49 | .402 |