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The Optimist

Friday, May 25, 2012

With a long weekend ahead and an even bigger week when it wraps up, the Big O takes a look at the week that was and previews Nick Gilbert's excellent adventure in this week's installment of News ... Around ... The ... League.

 

Cavaliers “Pick Nick” and Look to Beat the Odds with a Repeat Appearance from Nick Gilbert on the 2012 NBA Draft Lottery Stage

Friday, May 25, 2012

The Cavs today officially announced they have picked Nick Gilbert to represent the team on stage at the upcoming NBA Draft Lottery at the Disney/ABC Studios in New York City next Wednesday, May 30th.

 

Lottery Lands Legends

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Here are the top three No. 1 through No. 6 picks in the Draft Lottery Era and the odds of the Wine and Gold landing those picks.

 

Lottery Oddities

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

There's only one predictable thing when it comes to the NBA Lottery: that the results are completely unpredictable. Some strange things have gone down in Secaucus over the years and it could be another wild run next Wednesday in New York.

 

Cavaliers Host Official NBA Draft Lottery Party presented by Budweiser

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

The night will be filled with fun and anticipation when Cavs fans gather at Cadillac Ranch in downtown Cleveland for the Official Cavaliers 2012 NBA Draft Lottery Viewing Party presented by Budweiser on Wednesday, May 30th starting at 7:00 p.m.

 

Kyrie Irving Named to the 2011-12 NBA All-Rookie First Team

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ Kyrie Irving, the 2011-12 Kia NBA Rookie of the Year, headlines the 2011-12 NBA All-Rookie First Team. Forward Tristan Thompson named to Second Team.

 

Season in Review: Omri Casspi

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

In today's Season in Review, we look back at Omri Casspi's first season in Cleveland. The third-year forward started the first 34 games and played in 65 of Cleveland's 66 contests during the 2011-12 season.

 

USA Basketball Names 13 Top Young NBA Players To 2012 USA Men’s Select Team

Monday, May 21, 2012

Featuring nine players owning USA Basketball experience, including the 2011-12 NBA Rookie of the Year Kyrie Irving, USA Basketball announced 13 players for the 2012 USA Men’s Select Team.

 

The Optimist

Friday, May 18, 2012

After an exciting week in which Kyrie Irving took home Rookie of the Year honors, the Big O wraps up the previous seven days in another action-packed installment of News ... Around ... The ... League.

 

Pepsi MAX & Kyrie Irving Present: "Uncle Drew"

Friday, May 18, 2012

Watch Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving take the concept of going old school to a whole new level as Uncle Drew in this Pepsi Max documentary.