ESPN.com Cleveland Cavaliers beat writer
Dave McMenamin is an NBA reporter for ESPN, specializing in coverage of the Cleveland Cavaliers. With a passion for the game and a knack for storytelling, Dave brings fans the latest news, insights, and analysis from the world of basketball. His work has been featured on ESPN platforms, ABC Network News, and various other sports media outlets.
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Dave McMenamin's coverage is predominantly focused on sports, particularly basketball, the NBA, and specifically the Lakers and LeBron James. His articles indicate a keen interest in evolving stories and events around these topics. He seems to be responsive to breaking news related to these themes.
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McMenamin does not have a specific geographic focus but covers national-level sports with particular attention on teams like the Los Angeles Lakers.
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DENVER -- Anthony Edwards pulled a baseball cap over his head after the worst night of his young postseason career -- a 5-for-15 showing in a 112-97
By: Matt Williams, Dave McMenamin
play Two games into the NBA's Western Conference semifinals, the Minnesota Timberwolves weren't just beating the defending champs -- they were throttling them.
By: Dave Mcmenamin, Matt Williams
The NBA's top defense stymied the MVP and the defending champs ... until it didn't. Here's how Minnesota fell dangerously behind in one of this postseason's most intriguing chess matches.
By: Dave Mcmenamin
Wolves 'complete' with Conley back, rout Nuggets to force Game 7
A "complete team" with veteran point guard Mike Conley back, the Wolves blew out the Nuggets by 45 points Thursday night to force Game 7.
By: Dave McMenamin
DENVER -- Anthony Edwards and Naz Reid had a shooting competition after practice Saturday, a day ahead of the Minnesota Timberwolves ' Game 7 against
Anthony Edwards was confident in the Timberwolves' chances in Game 7, saying while the Nuggets are a great team, "we feel like we're the better team."
Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff Writer Close Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09. Follow on X DENVER — Anthony Edwards and Naz Reid squared off in a shooting competition after practice Saturday, a day ahead of the Minnesota Timberwolves' Game 7 against the Denver Nuggets to determine the winner of their Western Conference semifinal series against the defending NBA champions. The Wolves' budding superstar and the league's Sixth Man of the Year started in one corner and challenged one…
DENVER -- Minneapolis is going to party like it's 2004. For the first time in two decades, the Minnesota Timberwolves are back in the Western Conference finals.
The Wolves, who trailed by as many as 20 points in the third quarter, stormed back to knock out the defending champion Nuggets in Game 7.
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