Cleveland Cavaliers News

A bit undersized when it comes to the prototypical NBA point guard, Michigan's Trey Burke has a history of overcoming the expectations of others.

With the Celtics looking to add some youth to the roster, would Paul Pierce be available as a veteran mentor for next year's Cavaliers.

The right combination of ping pong balls can do a lot for an NBA team, but only if it makes good decisions both at the draft and over the next few years.

NBA draft 2013 -- mock draft links: Jeff Withey, Rudy Gobert, etc. tabbed as Cleveland Cavaliers' other 1st-rounder, after picking Otto Porter Jeff Withey of Kansas blocks a shot by Ohio State's Jared Sullinger during the Jayhawks' 64-62 win over the Buckeyes in a national semifinal game on March 31, 2012 in New Orleans.

When he was asked to name the NBA teams he felt were the best fit for him, Otto Porter Jr.

"When the Browns decided instead to sign Jason Campbell to provide that competition and at least a veteran backup presence, and Hoyer signed the second-round restricted free agent tender the Cardinals offered him, it seemed like the Hoyer possibility had dried up.

Chris Grant said Friday that he's certain there's quality NBA talent that will available to the Cavaliers with one of the top picks in the June draft.

With the combine measurements having come in Thursday night, here is a report of who came out ahead or who saw a slip in stock.

Our goal at Fear The Sword this draft season to provide you with coverage and profiles of every NCAA prospect that we can, along with a few internationals.

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The sandwich had bacon and cheddar upon it and the sandwich, when teamed with inevitable add-ons Large Fries and Cool, Refreshing Coke, begat a package of basketball player cards.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are really relying on Dion Waiters taking a fairly big jump within the next few seasons.

But, they still have six high school All-Americans coming in next season. Most recruiting services had John Calipari's incoming freshmen class as the top group in the country.

"They need help at my position and they need versatile guys who can do a lot of things," he said of Cleveland, as well as Phoenix and Orlando.

Cuttino Mobley hasn't played in an NBA game since November 19, 2008. However, the 37-year-old is hoping to change that next season.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Dion Waiters has been named to the NBA All-Rookie first team and forward/center Tyler Zeller to the second team.

Kentucky center Nerlens Noel is considered the top talent in this year's NBA Draft, entering this weekend's scouting combine in Chicago.

It's welcome news to learn of JV's election to the All-Rookie Second Team. The Toronto Raptors have not had a lot of standout rookies , so we need to go back to Chris Bosh, MoPete and Vince to find All-Rookie Raps who truly panned out.

I've been of two minds lately. My inner pessimist keeps spouting off: Kyrie Irving's not good enough.

With the majority of NBA teams playing in the Las Vegas Summer League, it will be nice to see them playing for a little something.