Three days in July around The Decision: Inside the maneuvers that transformed the NBA
It was 10 years ago that LeBron James announced he was taking his talents to South Beach. The days around that moment forever changed the NBA.
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19-46, 5th in Central
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- 1/17L 113-109
- 1/18L 118-116
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- 1/27W 115-100
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- 1/30L 115-109
- 2/1L 131-112
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- 2/5L 109-103
- 2/9L 133-92
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- 2/21W 113-108
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- 2/26W 108-94
- 2/28L 116-104
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- 3/2L 126-113
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- 3/7W 104-102
- 3/8W 132-129
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Report: Cavs agree to 2-year deal with Bell
The Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed to terms with free agent forward Jordan Bell on a two-year contract and signed two-way forward Dean Wade to a multiyear deal, a person familiar with the negotiations said Monday.
The Hoop Collective: How LeBron, D-Wade And Bosh Almost Started A Dynasty In Chicago
Ten years after "The Decision," Brian Windhorst, Kevin Arnovitz and Nick Friedell recount the unforgettable week that nearly ended with LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh choosing the Chicago Bulls over the Miami Heat.
How LeBron's Decision came to be (0:32)
ESPN Daily: Behind The Scenes Of LeBron's Decision
Ten years ago, on live television, LeBron James made his now infamous decision to leave Cleveland and "take his talents to South Beach." It was one of the most consequential, most awkward, and most divisive moments in sports media history. The long, drawn-out broadcast drew ire from Cavaliers fans - who felt their homegrown star had betrayed them - and also from casual observers who disliked the idea of an athlete wielding that level of influence. So how did "The Decision" actually come to be? Ahead of this Sunday's new episode of "Backstory," Don Van Natta takes us behind the production, introduces its key players, and examines how the event forever changed the way NBA stars interact with the public.
Players to look out for in the NBA draft (1:36)
JR Smith putting in work for possible NBA return (0:44)
Backstory first look: Millions wanted to know 'The Decision' (1:19)
Backstory first look: LeBron taking his talents to South Beach (1:10)
Drummond to pick up option to stay with Cavs
Andre Drummond says he will pick up his player option and stay with the Cavaliers another year.
A Percussion Discussion
Stugotz talks to Cavs center Andre Drummond about music, acting, who he's dunked on, who's dunked on him, and his best Stan Van Gundy stories. Plus, athletes and entertainers that connote an instrument.
Love commits $500K to UCLA mental health effort
Cavaliers forward Kevin Love has committed $500,000 through his foundation to his alma mater UCLA's psychology department.
Backstory: The Decision trailer (0:30)
Kevin Love accepts courage award for vulnerability in discussing mental health (9:08)
On this date: LeBron's crucial block helped secure Cavs' first title (0:35)
Cavs' Love to get Arthur Ashe Courage Award
Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star Kevin Love, who has become a spokesman for mental health and wellness, will be honored with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award during Sunday's ESPYS.
The Hoop Collective: A Hitch In The NBA's Return Plans
With some players openly expressing their concerns with the NBA's return plans, Brian Windhorst, Tim Bontemps and Dave McMenamin talk about the impact of such comments and how they will be received around the league. Plus, the guys discuss players they're excited to watch next month (27:07) and how winning a championship this season would affect LeBron's legacy (35:05).
Love on end of Cavaliers' season: 'A tough pill'
Cavs star forward Kevin Love and guard Collin Sexton both say they are not happy being part of NBA's 'Delete 8' and hope the league does something for the teams not invited to play at Disney World's Wide of Sports.
JB Bickerstaff and James Borrego
Cleveland Cavaliers coach JB Bickerstaff and Charlotte Hornets coach James Borrego join The Woj Pod to discuss the difficulties of their teams getting left behind from the NBA's restart in Orlando, the shutdown's impact on rebuilding organizations, the NBA coaches association's resolve to impact race in America and much more.
Sources: Ousted NBA teams mull joint workouts
Most of the eight NBA teams whose seasons have ended are pushing to engage in joint practices as ramp-ups for regional summer leagues in August, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
The complications around offseason ideas for eliminated NBA teams (1:06)
JR Smith beats up man for damaging his truck
JR Smith beat up a man who allegedly damaged his truck during protests in Los Angeles, according to video posted by TMZ Sports.
SC Featured: How Kevin Love became the face of mental health (6:56)
Flashback: JR Smith's NBA Finals blunder (1:09)
From the Archives: A mini-oral history of JR Smith's Finals gaffe
The closing moments of regulation in Game 1 of the 2018 Finals had everything. We let the Cavs and Warriors tell the unbelievable story in their own words.
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2019-20 Team Leaders
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Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
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Points Per Game106.925th
Rebounds Per Game44.220th
Assists Per Game23.124th
Points Allowed114.823rd
2019 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(5) | Darius Garland | PG | Vanderbilt |
| 1(26) | Dylan Windler | SF | Belmont |
| 1(30) | Kevin Porter Jr. | SG | USC |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 19 | 46 | .292 |
| 2018-19 | 19 | 63 | .232 |
| 2017-18 | 50 | 32 | .610 |
| 2016-17 | 51 | 31 | .622 |
| 2015-16 | 57 | 25 | .695 |