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The Cleveland Cavaliers were not able to reach their goal of winning a championship last season, but they’re definitely working to get back to the level they were playing at and make another run. Before they go on that run, Donovan Mitchell had locked it in with the love of his life, Coco Jones. The famous R&B singer posted a picture on Instagram of herself and Mitchell, with an engagement ring on her finger.

The two had kept their relationship private over the years, but there were always hints that they were dating. Now that the engagement is official, the world knows that the two are together, and they’ll be together for till death do them part.

In an article from People magazine, reps from the couple said, “After an amazing season and a sold-out tour, Donovan Mitchell and Coco Jones took a moment to recharge on vacation, which turned it into a beautiful engagement.”

Mitchell and Jones will cherish this moment for the rest of the season, and then the Cavs guard will probably get back to work as he looks to lead the Cavs through the Eastern Conference.

Last season, the Cavs were the No. 1 seed in the East throughout the whole year, and it was their strong play on both sides of the ball that led them to a historic season. Unfortunately, they were not able to bring that strong play into the playoffs, as they were eliminated in the second round by the Indiana Pacers.

The Cavs were able to bring back most of their same squad from last season, and also added Lonzo Ball after trading Issac Okoro to the Chicago Bulls. With the current landscape of the Eastern Conference, it would not be a surprise if the Cavs were back at the top again.

Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland were a dynamic backcourt who could score at will, while Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen held things down in the frontcourt. The bench also has some firepower, and they’ll be able to keep things afloat while the starters are resting.

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A reunion between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Kevin Love is possible if the veteran big man is bought out by the Utah Jazz. Cavs fans are reacting with mixed emotions about Love’s potential return to The Land.

“The Cavs have given K Love quite enough money to NOT play basketball,” one fan commented on Fear the Sword’s article. “Enough is enough.”

In nearly nine years with Cleveland, Love made more than $230 million. Given that Cleveland is a second apron team, the only way they can sign Love is on a veteran minimum contract.

“If he’s playing a tough playoff series outside of garbage time,” commented another fan, “that’s likely an injury-induced problem. But for a (minimum)? Sure thing. Less of a problem than playing Tristan (Thompson) or most 12-13th men.”

The speculation comes shortly after Love was traded from the Miami Heat to the Utah Jazz as part of a three-team deal also including the Los Angeles Clippers.

Shortly after the trade, NBA insider Jake Fischer reported on X that Love is “certainly a buyout candidate in Utah.”

The 36-year-old NBA vet also took to X with his immediate reaction. “Never thought I’d be a math problem,” Love posted. “Welcome to the NBA.”

Why a buyout makes sense

Love is undoubtedly near the end of his career, most likely seeking a roster spot with a championship contender. Last season, he appeared in only 23 games, averaging a career low 10.9 minutes and 5.3 points per game.

Despite shooting poorly overall– 35.7% from the field – he still shot 35.8% from 3-point range on 2.9 attempts per game. It’s unlikely that his next team will require much more than occasional minutes and filling in for injured players.

What Love provides most is what a lot of teams lack: championship experience. The Cavaliers, in particular, have only two players on their roster who have been to the NBA Finals – Max Strus and Larry Nance Jr. – neither of whom won the championship.

Love’s locker room presence is most valuable at this stage in his career. Couple that with his ability to spread the floor, he will certainly draw interest in the free agency market if he is bought out by Utah.

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Recently, the Cleveland Cavaliers raised eyebrows by trading small forward Isaac Okoro to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for point guard Lonzo Ball. The move gives the Cavs another player who can handle the ball, as well as a capable spot-up shooter and elite defender who can fit in a wide variety of lineups.

Recently, Cavs general manager Koby Altman released a statement in the wake of the move.

“We are very excited about this opportunity to acquire someone with the skillset and versatility that Lonzo Ball brings to this team,” read the statement, per Spencer Davies of Sports Illustrated on X, formerly Twitter. “We have built a team for sustainable success and finding a way to improve around the edges has been our focus this offseason, and the addition of Lonzo represents part of that process.”

Altman also made sure to shout out Okoro for his time with the Cs.

I would also like to thank Isaac Okoro for his professionalism, hard work, and the true grit he brought to the court during his five seasons in Cleveland. We wish Isaac and his family nothing but the best in the future,” the statement continued.

A big move for the Cavs

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Backcourt defense was certainly an issue for the Cavs during their shocking playoff flameout vs the Indiana Pacers this past spring. The Cavs were mostly powerless trying to stay in front of Indiana guard Tyrese Haliburton and some of his Pacers teammates, and Lonzo Ball should give the team a much-needed boost in that department.

Okoro was long thought to be a coveted member of the Cavs’ young core that the team had been constructing; however, his production had more or less plateaued in recent years, making the decision to trade him a less difficult pill to swallow.

The Cavs enter the 2025-26 season as one of the favorites to raise the Eastern Conference trophy, especially considering the current injury-riddled state of the conference. With Ball now in a Cavs uniform, Cleveland may not ever get a better chance than this to break through in the post-LeBron James era.

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The Cleveland Cavaliers have unveiled their roster for the 2025 NBA 2K26 Summer League in Las Vegas, combining first-year prospects with returning players, headlined by Duke star and No. 49 overall pick Tyrese Proctor. The Summer League, running from July 10 to 20, will be the first official appearance of Proctor in a Cavaliers uniform.

Selected in the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft, Proctor joins the Cavs following a strong collegiate career at Duke. The 6-foot-5 Australian guard played three seasons at the program, finishing with over 1,100 career points. In his junior campaign, he averaged 12.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game, shooting 45.2 percent from the field, 40.5 percent from 3, and 68.0 percent from the free-throw line. His sharpshooting made him Duke’s leading 3-point scorer in 2024–25 with 89 makes, including a scorching 55.2 percent from beyond the arc in the NCAA Tournament.

Notable performances include a 19-point outing with six triples against Mount St. Mary’s and a 25-point explosion with seven threes against Baylor. Proctor ranked in the 94th percentile on jump shots, per Synergy Sports, while also converting 37.2 percent of his catch-and-shoot 3s and 40.5 percent of his pull-up attempts. Even though his playmaking took a step back as his assists fell from 3.7 to 2.2 per game after shifting into more of an off-ball role, he still maintained a career assist-to-turnover ratio of 2.33, fourth all-time in Duke history.

However, concerns remain about his athleticism. He struggled at the rim, making only 49.3 percent of his layup attempts as a junior. His physical profile includes a 6-foot-7 wingspan and a 36.5-inch vertical leap at 183 pounds, but his below-the-rim style and lack of burst contributed to his slide into the second round.

Proctor will be joined in Las Vegas by fellow 2025 draft pick Saliou Niang (No. 58 overall), a forward from Italy’s Trento club. Other key names on the Cavaliers’ Summer League roster include Craig Porter Jr., 2024 first-rounder Jaylon Tyson, and two-way player Nae’Qwan Tomlin. The team will be led by assistant coach Omar Cook.

The Cavaliers’ Summer League schedule begins July 10 against the Indiana Pacers at 5 p.m. ET on NBA TV. The Cavaliers will also face the Milwaukee Bucks on July 12, the Miami Heat on July 13, and the Sacramento Kings on July 16, with potential playoff or placement games scheduled between July 18 and 2,0 depending on the standings.

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