Creshonda Smith

Joined: Oct 9, 2026

Creshonda Smith is the Site Expert at King James Gospel. A Cleveland native and graduate of The Ohio State University, she brings more than 14 years of professional writing and editing experience to her coverage of the Cavaliers and the NBA. Throughout her career, she's written and edited more than 1,100 articles across sports, entertainment, lifestyle, and consumer media, with experience at publications including CableTV.com, Yardbarker, and Parade. When she's not writing or discussing basketball, Creshonda enjoys traveling internationally with her husband and four children and exploring new destinations.

Oct 28, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Meleek Thomas (15) drives to the basket beside Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George (18) in the fourth quarter at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

Sep 28, 2026; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Meleek Thomas (15) poses for a photo during media day at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Oct 28, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Washington Wizards guard Trae Young (3) drives to the basket beside Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) in the first quarter at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

Oct 21, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Trae Young (3) celebrates with Wizards forward Anthony Davis (23) in the final minute against the Milwaukee Bucks at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Nov 4, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) and forward Evan Mobley (4) celebrate during the second half against the Milwaukee Bucks at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Oct 26, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Peyton Watson (8) blocks a shot by Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) in the fourth quarter at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

Oct 26, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) brings the ball up court in the first quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

Mar 14, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Meleek Thomas (1) reacts after a made three point basket during the second half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Oct 26, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) celebrates his three-point basket in the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

Oct 24, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) looks to pass as Brooklyn Nets guard Keon Ellis (1) reacts during the first quarter at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Oct 24, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson reacts during the first half against the Brooklyn Nets at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Oct 11, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson reacts during the first half against the Orlando Magic at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Oct 24, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Julius Randle (30) knocks the ball away from Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) during the second half at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

May 21, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson reacts during the first quarter of the eastern conference finals of the 2026 NBA playoffs against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Apr 29, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) talks to guard James Harden (1) against the Toronto Raptors in the first quarter of game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

Oct 22, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) reacts during the third quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Creshonda Smith

Joined: Oct 9, 2026

Meleek Thomas just gave Kenny Atkinson another reason to put him in the Cavaliers' rotation

Kenny Atkinson has a bench full of answers while Cavaliers starters carry the burden

Cavaliers' second-half defense neutralized Anthony Davis and Trae Young

Cavaliers shouldn't overlook Anthony Davis and Trae Young's Washington redemption tour

Cavaliers have Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen, yet still can't control the defensive glass

Peyton Watson's clutch block on Anthony Edwards gives fans hopes about Cavs' defense

Donovan Mitchell's OT dagger against Timberwolves proved he's worth every penny

Meleek Thomas' 16-point NBA debut puts pressure on Kenny Atkinson to tweak Cavs rotation

James Harden's clutch scoring and playmaking prove Cavaliers fans shouldn't jump ship

Cavs fans, it's an uphill battle, but let's not give up on James Harden just yet

Cavaliers will be at mercy of Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball if they collapse late

Cavaliers fans saw another meltdown, but Kenny Atkinson apparently saw composure

Cavaliers' narrow escape against Nets should set off alarm bells in Cleveland

Cavaliers have earned an ugly reputation that won't be easy to shake

Cavaliers' star backcourt faces an immediate test after Philadelphia disaster

Cavaliers' brutal 11-game stretch will test championship hopes immediately