Not a lot of NBA players and coaches were a fan of the point differential rule that became a major talking point of the NBA In-Season Tournament. That is not the case for Cavaliers head coach JB Bickerstaff. After the Cavs took down the Atlanta Hawks thanks to a 40-point explosion from Donovan Mitchell for […]

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Both Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell appeared to have suffered concerning injuries on Saturday in their showdown with the Los Angeles Lakers. Fortunately, Cleveland Cavaliers head coach JB Bickerstaff has some rather optimistic news on the situation of the two. Starting off with Mitchell, Bickerstaff emphasized that there’s no major concern for him about a […]

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No, there isn’t a single hole on the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse floor that sits directly below the Cleveland Cavaliers’ bench. And no, the Cavs didn’t try to cover up the hole with a white piece of paper. But all the misinformed early hand-wringing about the season-ending injury to Miami Heat guard Dru Smith ignores the […]

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The Cleveland Cavaliers came into their Wednesday night contest against the Miami Heat looking nothing like the team that defeated Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers in overtime on Tuesday. From the get-go, the Heat looked like the livelier team, with the Cavs going down by double-digits early on in the contest and never really […]

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Darius Garland hasn’t quite been himself over the first few weeks of 2023-24. Once the Cleveland Cavaliers star inevitably reverts back to his career norms going forward, it’s safe to say steadfast confidence in his game will have played a major role in that development. After Cleveland took down the Detroit Pistons on Friday without […]

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Max Strus isn’t really known for his hops, but he’ll show you that he has that from time to time. Take for example the monster one-handed jam he unleashed in the fourth quarter of Wednesday night’s game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Portland Trail Blazers, with the Cavs sharpshooter taking off and throwing one […]

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The Cleveland Cavaliers don’t just believe Donovan Mitchell was justified for going back at Draymond Green after he received a shove by the Golden State Warriors star from behind while running in transition. Cavs coach J.B. Bickerstaff, in fact, is “proud” of Mitchell and his teammates for standing up to Green and the Warriors in […]

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The Cleveland Cavaliers are having somewhat of a slow start to the 2023-34 NBA season. The Cavs are 3-5 and sit toward the bottom of the Eastern Conference. However, Cleveland has plenty of time to get things together with the assembly of their young talent. Donovan Mitchell took note of the organization’s G-League talent after […]

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Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Golden State Warriors in a heated cross-conference matchup. The Cavs improved their record to 3-4 after a flat start to the 2022-23 season. The win over Steph Curry and the Warriors is Cleveland’s first since 2017. Astonishingly, the last victory was when LeBron James and Kyrie Irving led […]

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The Cleveland Cavaliers’ sluggish start to the 2023-24 season continued on Friday, losing 121-116 to the Indiana Pacers in the opening game of the NBA In-Season Tournament. That dropped the Cavs to 2-4, but big man Jarrett Allen, who just returned from injury, isn’t the least bit worried about his squad and even sent a […]

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Cleveland Cavaliers head coach JB Bickerstaff was brutally honest about Evan Mobley’s performance vs the New York Knicks in a Tuesday conference. “I think (Mobley) struggled tonight to be honest with you, on the offensive end,” he said, via Cleveland.com Cavs reporter Chris Fedor. “I think he did a good job of competing and trying to […]

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The Cleveland Cavaliers dropped another home game to start the 2023-24 season, though the fact that they were down three starters certainly played a part. With no Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland or Jarrett Allen, the Cavs couldn’t keep up with the Indiana Pacers. They trailed for nearly the last three quarters of the game and […]

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Donovan Mitchell did all he could to help the Cleveland Cavaliers win on Friday. Cleveland ended up losing 108-105 against the Oklahoma City Thunder despite Mitchell scoring 43 points. Mitchell is off to a strong start to the 2023-24 season and joined exclusive Cavs company with LeBron James on Friday. Mitchell became just the second […]

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With the preseason over and the 2023-24 NBA season starting season, the Cleveland Cavaliers needed to make a decision for their final roster. And they didn’t waste time doing so, with the Cavs making cuts on Friday in preparation for the new campaign. The Cavs waived seven players after carrying 19 players into training camp. […]

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Darius Garland and the Cleveland Cavaliers are currently putting the finishing touches on their preseason slate in preparation for the upcoming 2023-24 NBA season. Although Garland has played in two of Cleveland’s preseason games so far, it was recently announced that he would miss the Cavs’ preseason finale against the Indiana Pacers. Apparently, Garland is […]

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Ever since the NBA switched to Nike as its official jersey outfitter, there have been annual changes to a team’s jersey selection for a certain year. Now some, like Kyle Kuzma, have pushed back on this, but this is basically an opportunity for teams to expand their aesthetic range and creatively express themselves in a […]

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Cleveland Cavaliers forward Georges Niang revealed why he felt Cleveland’s roster was so unique in a Saturday media availability, Bally Sports Ohio sideline reporter Serena Winters wrote in a Saturday tweet. Georges Niang on the uniqueness of this @Cavs squad: pic.twitter.com/owMrMzRoUk — Serena Winters (@SerenaWinters) October 14, 2023 “I think when you have a young group like […]

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If an NBA fan four years ago was told that they landed Emoni Bates, they’d posit that their team got the first overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft. This was not the case when the Cleveland Cavaliers acquired the young gun. Nonetheless, JB Bickerstaff has a lot of plans in store for the rookie […]

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The Cleveland Cavaliers have high expectations for the 2023-24 season. They were dealt an unfortunate injury update on Saturday though. Star big man Jarrett Allen reportedly suffered a left ankle bone bruise, the team announced. According to the report, Allen’s injury was confirmed Friday. He will be re-evaluated in two weeks, which is when the […]

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Cleveland Cavaliers head coach JB Bickerstaff went over the Cavs depth as he spoke with the media following a Thursday practice. “I think, as we go through the season, everybody’s going to get a look, because that’s just what happens in the NBA season,” Bickerstaff said, via a Thursday video from the Cavaliers. “We could easily go […]

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The Cleveland Cavaliers are eagerly preparing for the 2023-24 NBA season with a comprehensive plan orchestrated by their head coach, JB Bickerstaff. They recognize the need for significant improvements following a lackluster previous season where they ranked 24th in three-point attempts, 26th in scoring average, and dead last in pace. As such, the Cavs have […]

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The Cleveland Cavaliers’ blockbuster trade for Donovan Mitchell in 2022 was, by all accounts, a successful deal. The Cavs were in need of a top-tier star to take the Cavs’ young core to the next level, and take them to the next level, Mitchell certainly did. With a high-volume scorer there to shoulder the majority […]

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The Cleveland Cavaliers had plenty of memorable performances and accomplishments from their more notable contributors during the 2022-23 season. From the 71-point game from Cavs guard Donovan Mitchell, to achieving the league’s top defensive rating and officially making the playoffs for the first time since the 2017-18 season, Cleveland’s remarkable signs of growth during last year’s regular […]

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The Cleveland Cavaliers had plenty of burning questions heading into last year’s training camp. The Cavs had to determine if guards Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland could co-exist in the backcourt. They had to find their answer at the small forward after an assortment of forwards made their case to potentially take the starting spot. The trade for […]

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The Cleveland Cavaliers are aiming for another playoff run in the upcoming 2023-2024 season. There have been plenty of headlines with the Cavs this offseason, but all eyes are focused on what lies ahead. Now, the Cavs announced plans to build a must-see state-of-the-art training facility on the riverfront, per the team’s official statement: ‘Today, […]

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An NBA roster can only be as strong as its 15th player. The Cleveland Cavaliers bench took 28th place in the 2022-23 regular season with 28.7 points per game, 28th with 12.5 rebounds per game and 19th with 7.1 assists per game, according to NBA.com. They saw a few of their backup options at the small forward […]

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The Cleveland Cavaliers are closing in on a return to the court for the 2023-24 season, but it looks like they have a big distraction to deal with in their President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman now. Altman was reportedly arrested and charged with impaired driving on Friday night, which certainly isn’t a great look […]

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The Cleveland Cavaliers announced they had signed guard Sharife Cooper, forward Pete Nance and guard Justin Powell to their training camp roster in a Wednesday release. Cooper, a former All-NBA G League Second Team selection for the Cleveland Charge, played in four games for the Cavaliers during their 2023 NBA Summer League run. He averaged 13.5 […]

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Richard Jefferson took to X (formerly Twitter) to clarify his behavior during the Cleveland Cavaliers’ championship celebration back in 2016. As seen in the viral clip, J.R. Smith was pouring a bottle of alcohol on a girl. Jefferson was later seen seemingly looking to rizz up the lady rocking a LeBron James Cavs jersey. See […]

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Miami Heat forward Kevin Love wished Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell a happy birthday in a Thursday tweet. “Happy Birthday @spidadmitchell,” Love wrote. “Sep 7 is the day!!!!” Mitchell, a four-time All-Star and one-year Cavalier, turns 27 on Thursday. The former first-round draft selection finished the 2022-23 season with career-highs in points per game with 28.3 and […]

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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus has fought through a lot of adversity to get to his current standing in the NBA landscape. Strus was a key member of the Miami Heat squad that made the NBA Finals a year ago before joining the Cavs this offseason via a sign-and-trade. However, the journey to become one […]

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Former Cleveland Cavaliers Richard Jefferson and Channing Frye have thoughts on who the greatest point guard in NBA history is. Jefferson and Frye, who won a championship with the Cavs in 2016, recently opined that as great as Stephen Curry is, he is not on the same level as Magic Johnson once was. The controversy […]

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Before outside-shooting big men proliferated the NBA, there was the duo of Channing Frye and Kevin Love serving that role for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Both were indeed capable 3-point shooters for the Cavs during their time together in The Land, but Frye believes he’s better in that department than Love, as evidenced by his hilarious […]

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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell couldn’t help but be worried after his former Utah Jazz and Cavs teammate Raul Neto suffered a serious injury in the FIBA World Cup. On Saturday, in Brazil’s opening game against Iran, Neto sustained the injury while attacking the basket in the third quarter. He accidentally slipped before being able […]

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When the Cleveland Cavaliers signed Max Strus to a four-year, $64 million deal in free agency, they were adding one of the most well-versed players in the art of shooting on the move. Strus flourished in his role with the Miami Heat as someone who comes off screens, pindowns, and curls, helping stretch the defense […]

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The Cleveland Cavaliers released their full official schedule for the 2023-24 season on Thursday. The official 2023-24 schedule of the Cleveland Cavaliers.🧵⬇️ @SeatGeek | #Ad | #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/SLakGWFDFH — Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) August 17, 2023 Cleveland will open the 2023-24 regular season with a game against the Brooklyn Nets at the Barclays Center on Oct. […]

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The Cleveland Cavaliers made their fair share of moves to help bolster the roster in the 2023 NBA offseason. They drafted forward Emoni Bates with the No. 49 selection in the 2023 NBA Draft. They added forward Max Strus through a sign-and-trade that shipped forwards Lamar Stevens and Cedi Osman to San Antonio. Guard Caris […]

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Jalen Brunson understands that his good friend Donovan Mitchell will constantly be linked to the New York Knicks until he signs an extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers. However, Brunson is not thinking about it. When asked recently about the previous rumors that claim Mitchell could join the Knicks–his hometown team since he’s from New York–in […]

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The off-season is when a lot of players interact with one another. These can either come at events where they link up or any place to unwind with one another. Although, some players choose to work on their games at this part of the year. Donovan Mitchell chose the latter as he hopes to lead […]

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Mental health matters, and in no way is this post meant to undermine the seriousness of whatever it is that Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Ricky Rubio may be going through. Whether it’s a tangible personal matter, the fatigue that could come with playing and preparing for a sport for his entire life, the mental rigors […]

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Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Ricky Rubio will not be playing for the Spanish national team in the 2023 FIBA World Cup. He recently released a statement saying he’s dropping out in order to focus on his mental health, per the Spanish Basketball Federation’s official website: “I have decided to stop my professional activity to take […]

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It still feels as though it just happened yesterday, but it’s actually been over seven years now since the day LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers delivered an NBA title to the city by beating Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors in a truly unforgettable fashion. Speaking of Curry, former Cavs forward Iman Shumpert […]

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When the Cleveland Cavaliers managed to land Larry Nance Jr. in a trade with the Los Angeles Lakers back in 2018, the resultant fanfare was what one would expect for the son of a former franchise star that was born and raised in Ohio. In fact, in the three-plus seasons that he played for the […]

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No matter where LeBron James plays, lives or goes, he and the Cleveland Cavaliers will forever be intertwined. So forgive former NBA center Brendan Haywood for reminiscing about a time when in, 2015, James proved himself to as a competitor altogether different from the one that media personalities such as Skip Bayless made him out […]

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It’s still unclear just how interested the Cleveland Cavaliers are in trading Jarrett Allen. What’s definitely certain, though, is that Koby Altman and company would have an easier time moving the towering seven-footer for positive value if there weren’t so many other similar players available on the trade market—and the modern game wasn’t so starkly […]

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The Cleveland Cavaliers took a big step forward this season, making the playoffs and earning homecourt advantage in the first round. Although they lost in five games against the New York Knicks, a blueprint was set for the future. With a superstar in Donovan Mitchell and a solid group of young players, the Cavs upward […]

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As the Cleveland Cavaliers march torward championship contender status, there are a number of trade targets on other teams that they could look to add to their roster. Unfortunately, while the primary names being mentioned in blockbuster trade proposals play a position that the Cavs don’t need — Philadelphia 76ers star guard James Harden, Portland […]

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The Cleveland Cavaliers deciding to roster former Northwestern and UNC standout Pete Nance during the 2023 Las Vegas Summer League was unsurprising given his family ties. However, what made Nance stick out during the Summer League wasn’t his bloodlines, but his play after he was passed over 58 times in the 2023 NBA Draft. Averaging […]

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Isaiah Mobley continues to impress for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Summer League, so much so that even Donovan Mitchell keeps heaping praise on the youngster. On Sunday against the Brooklyn Nets, Mobley provided fans with another highlight reel-worthy material. The younger brother of Cavs big man Evan Mobley soared in the first quarter for […]

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The Cleveland Cavaliers improved to 4-0 in the NBA Summer League after their 87-83 win over the Chicago Bulls on Thursday. Isaiah Mobley had another big game for the Cavs, producing an 18-point, 12-rebound double-double in 32 minutes of action. This has been the trend for the 23-year-old rookie as he continues to make waves […]

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The Cleveland Cavaliers made multiple moves this offseason that should enable them to build off of their success last season, as they went 51-31, earning the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference and their first playoff berth without LeBron James on the roster in over 20 years. However, the best move that Cleveland made this […]

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Donovan Mitchell may have just played a big role in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ strong free agency where they not only brought back Caris LeVert, but also signed Georges Niang and Max Strus. Whether directly or indirectly, Mitchell’s influence may have just helped the Cavs land their free agency targets and improve the roster behind him, […]

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It took some time but the Cleveland Cavaliers eventually got their man. After a bit of a worrying delay, the Cavs finally agreed to a deal with former Miami Heat small forward Max Strus in NBA free agency. It did not come as a straightforward signing, though, with the Cavs having to green-light a sign-and-trade […]

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The Cleveland Cavaliers faded early in the 2023 NBA Playoffs. After being one of the best performers in the regular season prior to that postseason, the Cavs were demolished in just five games by the New York Knicks. It appeared as though Cleveland still needed an extra hand to lift the team up. To that […]

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The Cleveland Cavaliers keep making moves in free agency. After doing a sign-and-trade for Max Strus in the first day and signing Georges Niang to a deal, they went into Day 2 determined to add more roster depth. And that’s exactly what they did with the additions of both Damian Jones and guard Ty Jerome. […]

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The Cleveland Cavaliers released their 2023 Summer League roster on Thursday. Our official Cavs Summer League roster is here.🤩 @CaesarsSports | #Ad | #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/pwG11n8hzA — Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) June 29, 2023 Cleveland earned a record of 3-2 in their 2022 Summer League campaign with a roster that featured forwards Isaiah Mobley and Luke Travers. […]

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The NBA Draft has come and passed. It was an eventful evening for the Cleveland Cavaliers, who despite coming into the evening with just one late second-round pick, were still able to make some noise. The Cavs drafted the highly-touted Emoni Bates as the No. 49 overall pick, which could prove to be a high-reward […]

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The Cleveland Cavaliers’ roster continued to take shape after the 2023 NBA Draft with a new signee. Wichita State guard Craig Porter Jr. signed a two-way contract with the Cavs upon the completion of the 2023 NBA Draft, according to an article from Cleveland.com Cavs reporter Chris Fedor. “Moments after the 2023 NBA Draft completed […]

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The Cleveland Cavaliers have made it clear that they intend to move forward next season with their current core. This includes one-time All-Star Jarrett Allen, who still remains to be an integral part of what the Cavs are trying to achieve. Nevertheless, this has not stopped opposing teams from making inquiries about the potential availability […]

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The Cleveland Cavaliers added an interesting potential scenario last Thursday before the start 2023 NBA Draft. The Athletic Senior NBA Draft Writer Sam Vecenie wrote the Cavaliers were among the teams looking at potential opportunities to move up to the late 20s and 30s in a Thursday mock draft. “Sources across the league have said Milwaukee, Phoenix […]

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The Cleveland Cavaliers may be eyeing a trade into the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft, according to a late-Wednesday article from Cleveland.com Cavs reporter Chris Fedor. “While members of the front office and scouting staff like that position and believe there will be a compelling, young draft-and-develop prospect late in the second round, there’s an […]

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The Cleveland Cavaliers’ options may be limited when they try to find solid additions in the offseason. 10 players can return to the Cavaliers in the 2023-24 season, according to Spotrac. Forward Lamar Stevens is listed with a club option. Every one of Cleveland’s big four will be under contract for the Cavs next season. […]

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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio could leave the NBA soon. The 32-year-old playmaker admitted as much in a recent interview Liga Endesa, noting that he plans to go back to Europe to continue his playing career as his “NBA days are coming to an end.” Rubio didn’t exactly reveal when he plans to leave the […]

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The United States 2023 FIBA World Cup roster is nearly complete. As of Sunday, eight players have committed to play for Team USA in the 2023 FIBA World Cup, according to The Athletic and Sporting News. Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. and Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton highlight the selections for the […]

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The Cleveland Cavaliers will be in an interesting situation heading into the offseason. 10 players can  return to the roster during the 2023-24 season, according to Spotrac. Forward Lamar Stevens is listed with a club option for next season. The Cavs’ options may be limited in the 2023 NBA Draft. Cleveland currently has the No. […]

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Let’s try this again. The Cleveland Cavaliers hold the No. 49 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. Whether it takes its chances on a risky prospect with its later choice or tries for a safer option who can contribute immediately, Cleveland will still have plenty of opportunities to look out for a diamond in the […]

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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell revealed his thoughts on not making the All-NBA First Team when he appeared on the “Sideline Stroll with Ros” podcast on Wednesday. “I just felt I should have been first team,” Donovan Mitchell said, via Bleacher Report Breaking News Team Writer Erin Walsh. “That’s one of my goals for next year is […]

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To keep the bench crew, or not to keep the bench crew. The Cavaliers must decide if and how they will improve their bench before the 2023-24 season starts. The Cavs can turn to free agency to shore up their depth, or they can try and pull off some hopeful trades for a potential solidified starter at […]

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It seemed like a tale of two seasons for Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen. Allen shone brightly during the regular season on a hopeful Cavaliers squad ready to make their mark on the Eastern Conference and beyond  for the first time in nearly half a decade. Unfortunately for him, the lights of the playoffs shone […]

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Another year, another round of Cedi Osman trade talks. The 28-year-old forward’s trade discussions went as far back as November this season, when he was named the Cleveland Cavaliers’ top trade candidate for the 2022-23 season by HoopsHype. “When the Cavaliers expressed interest in acquiring Suns forward Jae Crowder, Cedi Osman’s name came up in the trade […]

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From the end of the 2021-22 NBA season, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland was challenged to be a much larger part of the organization than he had in seasons past. “Aside from managing expectations, I think the thing I challenged Darius (Garland) with right away after the season was over is ‘how do you stay connected?’” Cavs […]

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From the moment the trade that sent guard Donovan Mitchell to the Cleveland Cavaliers was completed, the bar was set high for a young and rising Cavaliers roster. They had won the most games since their last NBA Finals appearance in 2018. Cleveland pulled off the trade without giving up any of the players that made up […]

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Whether it be through free agency or the trade market, the Cleveland Cavaliers still have plenty of time to look over any potential options before the start of the 2023-24 regular season. The Cavaliers had an interest in Brooklyn Nets forward Royce O’Neale before the NBA trade deadline, potentially putting O’Neale on his third roster and on another […]

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It’s never too early for the Cleveland Cavaliers to start looking toward the future before the NBA offseason gets into full swing. Cavaliers President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman said there wouldn’t be any sweeping changes or overreactions to the Cavs’ first-round loss to the New York Knicks, according to Right Down Euclid Editor-in-Chief Evan […]

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The Cleveland Cavaliers are a work in progress and there’s no shame in that. Despite sizable expectations heading into the 2022-23 season after the acquisition of All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell, the Cavs were unable to fully maximize their arsenal of talent, leading to an abrupt exit from the 2023 NBA Playoffs. Now, with enough time […]

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Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen opened up on Cavs forward Evan Mobley earning a spot on the All-Defensive First Team on Tuesday. “I know he has always had the talent to do it, the talent to be able to be the best defender in the league, and this year he showed why,” Allen said, via Cleveland.com […]

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Cleveland Cavaliers superstar Donovan Mitchell is keeping Nick Gilbert in his thoughts. The Cavs guard sent out a heartfelt message via a tweet following the death of the son of Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert on Saturday. Love You Nick❤️🕊️🙏🏾 https://t.co/O1TA4fPzT4 — Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) May 7, 2023 Nick Gilbert died at the age of 27 […]

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Lance Blanks, a former NBA player and front-office executive, died at 56, according to an article from the Associated Press. His family announced his passing on Thursday. He died Wednesday in Dallas, his family said in a statement. “Lance was a light for all those who knew him,” said NBA executive Joe Dumars, via the Associated […]

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Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley is making a key change after the Cavs were eliminated in the NBA Playoffs by the New York Knicks. “Mobley’s skill set gives him sky-high potential, and the Cavs see him as a budding star in the league,” Akron Beacon Journal writer Ryan Lewis wrote in a Thursday article. “In his second […]

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Not all great stories were meant to have a happy ending. Just one year ago, a young upstart Cleveland Cavaliers roster seemed primed to fill Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse with playoff attire and a hopeful round of postseason basketball for the first time in nearly half a decade. Cleveland had won 44 wins, its largest win […]

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After an entire season of evaluation, and games that showed the best and the worst that the Cleveland Cavaliers had to offer, it’s time for the Cavs’ front office to take a step back and reflect upon how to improve their roster and make the jump back into playoff contention. “It’s not always going to […]

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Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley tried to keep things positive when breaking the silence on Cleveland flaming out in its NBA playoff vs. the New York Knicks. He told Right Down Euclid Editor-in-Chief Evan Dammarell that all the noise surrounding the Cavs right now is just that: outside noise. “Mobley said people are free to […]

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The Cleveland Cavaliers are facing a situation no team wants to face in the playoffs and that’s a 3-1 deficit. With their Game 4 loss against the New York Knicks, they now find themselves heading home facing elimination. This series has been drastically different from most of the other playoff series’ across the NBA as […]

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The New York Knicks didn’t simply beat the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3 of their playoff series. The Knicks embarrassed the Cavs in a 99-79 drubbing at Madison Square Garden, taking a 2-1 series lead. It marked the first time all season that a team was held to fewer than 80 points. Cleveland no longer […]

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The Cleveland Cavaliers evened up their first round series against the New York Knicks in the 2023 NBA Playoffs on Tuesday night. Cavs forward Evan Mobley was matched up on Julius Randle for most of the game, something he has shown to be a competitive advantage for the Cavaliers, reports the It’s Cavalier Podcast’s Mack Perry. […]

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The Cleveland Cavaliers brought in Donovan Mitchell exactly for the type of game he had on Saturday night. It just wasn’t enough to pull off a Game 1 win against the New York Knicks. Mitchell poured in 38 points in the effort, but the Cavs fell four points shy in the 101-97 loss. Spida got […]

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To say that Donovan Mitchell has a phenomenal first season as a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers would be an understatement. Mitchell elevated himself as one of the league’s elite players while guiding the Cavs to a playoffs and homecourt advantage in the first round. Mitchell was bound to be ready for the Cavs playoff […]

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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland highlighted the excitement that came before his first seven-game playoff series, Cleveland.com Cavs reporter Chris Fedor wrote in a Thursday article. “It’s a long time from last year to now, so it’s been always on my mind,” Darius Garland said. “It’s good to finally be in a series instead of a […]

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Game 1 between the Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks will be held on Saturday, April 15, at 6 p.m. EDT, according to a Sunday tweet from NBA Communications. The game will be broadcasted on ESPN. #NBAPlayoffs First Round, Game 1 dates. More information will be provided as it is finalized. pic.twitter.com/sBcjzZVLKq — NBA Communications […]

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The Cleveland Cavaliers completed one of the biggest trades in the offseason by acquiring star guard Donovan Mitchell. President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman built on their Cinderella run in 2022 and made it a point for them to be a formidable force in the Eastern Conference. The Cavs have clinched the fourth seed in […]

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The Cleveland Cavaliers are headed to the first round of the playoffs with home-court advantage. They will be battling the New York Knicks in what should be an epic first-round series between two teams that are looking to make their mark this season. The Cavs still have a couple of regular-season games remaining before they […]

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The Cleveland Cavaliers are right at the cusp of securing the fourth seed in the East and homecourt advantage to begin the playoffs. They’ll need to dispatch the Indiana Pacers on Sunday to help seal the deal. Ahead of one of their last four contests to help clinch homecourt, one question worth asking before the […]

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The Cleveland Cavaliers have put in the hard work this season, and they have now secured a playoff berth out in the East. Positioning is still at play, though, with the Cavs currently sitting at the No. 4 spot in the conference with a 48-30 record. The New York Knicks, who have won three straight […]

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Cleveland Cavaliers head coach J.B. Bickerstaff said center Jarrett Allen participated in some parts of practice, according to multiple sources. Guard Donovan Mitchell’s ankle does not seem to be an issue after he turned it on Tuesday’s 120-118 win by the Atlanta Hawks, ESPN Cleveland Cavs reporter Danny Cunningham wrote in a Thursday tweet. Forward Isaac Okoro […]

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Cleveland Cavaliers head coach JB Bickerstaff revealed the importance of earning a home-court advantage to this Cavs team during Saturday’s practice. “I think, for our guys, who are going through this experience for the first time, the more comfortable they can be, the better,” Bickerstaff said. “I think we’ve all seen the relationship our guys have with […]

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Apparently, Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell got lucky once again as he escaped a violation that would have prevented Isaac Okoro from even making his game-winning triple during Thursday’s showdown with the Brooklyn Nets. Okoro’s triple powered the Cavs to the 116-114 win. However for the Nets, it shouldn’t have ended that way had the […]

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Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers have done it again. The Cavs defeated the Brooklyn Nets for the second time in three days, with the team coming away with a 116-114 win at Barclays Center Thursday night. The ending to that Cavs-Nets showdown will be talked about for days. The Cavs were trailing Brooklyn by […]

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Cleveland Cavaliers head coach J.B. Bickerstaff gave a positive injury update on center Jarrett Allen before the team takes on the Brooklyn Nets, Cleveland.com Cavs reporter Chris Fedor wrote in a Saturday article. “He’s progressing well,” Cavs coach J.B. Bickerstaff said Friday night. “Again, structurally everything is OK to this point. You just deal with the things […]

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The Cleveland Cavaliers aren’t the type of team to be boisterous even when confident. Nonetheless, if someone were to ask the Cavs front office who they believed they had the best chance of defeating in the first round of the upcoming NBA Playoffs, they would more than likely respond with the Brooklyn Nets. “No one […]

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Cleveland Cavaliers head coach JB Bickerstaff still paid his respects to Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid and guard James Harden after a 118-109 win by the Sixers in Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. The game saw the pair shoot a combined 22 free throws and an overturned charge call in favor of Embiid. “Not taking anything away from those […]

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Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell came through for the Cleveland Cavaliers yet again on Sunday night. The pair combined for 51 points for the Cavs as they took down a hapless Charlotte Hornets side, 114-108. After the game, Cleveland’s star duo had a hilarious exchange right before they headed to the locker room. As Garland […]

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Cleveland Cavaliers big man Jarrett Allen has been listed as doubtful for Sunday’s game against the Charlotte Hornets because of his eye injury. Allen sustained the issue during Friday’s showdown with the Miami Heat. While fighting for a rebound late in the fourth quarter, Heat center Bam Adebayo accidentally hit the Cavs big man in […]

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Not only did the Cleveland Cavaliers grab an important win over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night, but superstar guard Donovan Mitchell also made franchise history in the process. With Spida’s lone triple of the game in the third quarter, he became the all-time leader in Cavs history for single-season three-pointers, passing JR Smith. Following […]

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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell is listed as “questionable” with a sprained finger on his left hand before the team takes on the Boston Celtics on Monday, according to multiple sources. Forward Dylan Windler will be available against the Celtics, while forwards Mamadi Diakite and Isaiah Mobley are listed as “out,” Right Down Euclid Editor-in-Chief Evan Dammarell wrote in […]

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Not only has Donovan Mitchell avoided serious injury. Despite playing through pain during the second half of his team’s hard-fought loss to the Boston Celtics earlier this week, the Cleveland Cavaliers star seems unlikely to miss any time going forward. Mitchell was a full participant in Cleveland’s practice on Friday after tweaking his groin in […]

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HeThe Cleveland Cavaliers are making moves as they push to lock in a top-four seed in the Eastern Conference. After watching Kevin Love get bought out and join the Miami Heat, the Cavs are bringing in another NBA Champion. This one is former Milwaukee Bucks reserve Sam Merrill, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. […]

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Darius Garland and the Cleveland Cavaliers finally stopped the bleeding Sunday night when they arrested a three-game losing skid in a dominant 118-93 victory at home over the Toronto Raptors — a team the Cavs had lost to three times already this season prior to the meeting over the weekend. Darius Garland also gave credit […]

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Dennis Smith Jr. has one of the craziest hops in the league today. This is a fact that is often overlooked by casual NBA fans, so the Charlotte Hornets guard decided to send out a stern reminder to anyone and everyone out there. Cleveland Cavaliers superstar Donovan Mitchell witnessed the awe-inspiring poster dunk, and the […]

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The home stretch is upon us, Cavs Nation. Only 21 games stand between the Cleveland Cavaliers and their first potential playoff spot in more than half a decade. The Cavs are 38-23 after the All-Star break, good enough for fourth place in the Eastern Conference. The Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers all stand […]

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It didn’t take long for Cleveland Cavaliers legends to pay their respects to forward Kevin Love once they heard the news of his official buyout. Former Cavs guard Mark Price, one of the few players with his number hanging in the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse rafters, sent out a heartfelt message to the nine-year Cavs forward […]

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As far as I know, Cleveland Cavaliers superstar Donovan Mitchell is a man of his word. Apparently, Jose Alvarado isn’t too sure about it. So much so, that the New Orleans Pelicans guard just had to crash Mitchell’s live interview to make sure that Alvarado was going to get what he was owed. In case […]

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To say that Danny Green was a busy man throughout the recently-concluded NBA trade deadline would be an understatement at this point. The 35-year-old was traded by the Memphis Grizzlies to the Houston Rockets on deadline day. The Rockets then decided to waive him, which eventually led to Danny Green signing with the Cleveland Cavaliers […]

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You heard Danny Green, Cavs Nation. It’s not done just yet. After the Cleveland Cavaliers stood pat at the trade deadline, the Cavs are finalizing a deal to bring Green back to the Land for the first time since the 2009-10 season, according to a Sunday tweet from The Athletic Senior lead NBA Insider Shams […]

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What a chaotic week, Cavs Nation. 28 teams made a trade by the time the clock struck 3 p.m. The days leading up to the 2023 NBA trade deadline saw the Brooklyn Nets go from what looked like a championship contender on paper to a starting five that features guard Spencer Dinwiddie as its top […]

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The Cleveland Cavaliers were still able to take care of business on Wednesday even without their stars in the mix. Both Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland sat out their 113-85 win over the Detroit Pistons due to respective injuries, but the Cavs still made quick work of the 14-42 Pistons. Cleveland fans will now be […]

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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland became the fastest player to hit 500 3-pointers in Cavs history during a 122-103 win over the Indiana Pacers, Cavs Notes announced in a Sunday tweet. Darius Garland hit four of his six 3-point attempts against the Pacers in Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Garland hit over 60% of his 3-point attempts in […]

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Darius Garland just missed out on making his second consecutive All-Star Game. The Cleveland Cavaliers star floor general isn’t worried by that lack of recognition compared high-level Eastern Conference peers, though. He’s far more focused on helping his young team level up in a loaded field of Eastern Conference title contenders. “I will use it […]

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Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell and Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks nearly caused an all-out melee Thursday night at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse when the two got into an altercation just after the halfway mark of the third period. It happened after Brooks drove to the basket and missed a shot. Donovan Mitchell got the rebound […]

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After playing in 22 straight games between December and January for the Cleveland Cavaliers, forward Kevin Love is on the verge of missing his third-straight game with lower back spasms. The Cavaliers will need to be at full strength when they take on the 4th-seeded Los Angeles Clippers, who are on a five-game winning streak […]

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Donovan Mitchell has been in and out of the lineup for the Cleveland Cavaliers of late. At this point, it seems like he’s going to be out again when the Cavs face off against the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday. Donovan Mitchell’s injury status vs. Clippers The Cavs have listed Mitchell as questionable to play […]

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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell was named an All-Star starter for the first time in his career. The 2023 #NBAAllStar Starters: West:⭐️ LeBron James – Captain⭐️ Zion Williamson⭐️ Nikola Jokic⭐️ Steph Curry ⭐️ Luka Doncic East:⭐️ Giannis Antetokounmpo – Captain⭐️ Jayson Tatum⭐️ Kevin Durant⭐️ Kyrie Irving⭐️ Donovan Mitchell pic.twitter.com/jCE7xfw2VP — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp) January 27, 2023 […]

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Former Cleveland Cavaliers center Anderson Varejao shared how he hopes to impact the Cavs’ staff in a Saturday press conference. “To be able to continue my journey with them, and helping in any way I can, it means a lot to me,” Varejao said. “My goal is to be impactful in the community and help […]

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Donovan Mitchell has missed two straight games for the Cleveland Cavaliers with a groin injury. There was some belief that he could return on Saturday in a marquee Eastern Conference matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks, but at this point, Cavs fans will apparently need to wait a bit longer for their superstar’s comeback. Donovan Mitchell […]

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Donovan Mitchell was forced to sit out the Cleveland Cavaliers’ Wednesday night loss to Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies. The Cavs star is dealing with a groin injury and it now seems that he is in danger of missing another marquee matchup when they host Stephen Curry and the defending champions Golden State Warriors […]

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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell and forward Evan Mobley were not listed on the team’s injury reports before the Cavs face the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday, according to a Sunday tweet from ESPN Cavs reporter Danny Cunningham. Forwards Dean Wade, Dylan Windler and Isaiah Mobley were all listed as “out” for the Cavs. Everyone […]

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Saturday’s matchup between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Minnesota Timberwolves was just another ordinary regular-season game — at least for most folks. This wasn’t the case for Cavs duo Kevin Love and Ricky Rubio, though, as the pair made their return to their former stomping ground. The two former Timberwolves stars were welcomed by the […]

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ESPN analyst and former Cleveland Cavaliers center Kendrick Perkins called out Cavs forward Evan Mobley following a 116-114 loss to the Utah Jazz in Vivint Arena, Talkin’ NBA posted in a Tuesday tweet. “Where is Evan Mobley?” Perkins asked on NBA Today. “(Cavs center) Jarrett Allen went out last night. With seven minutes in the […]

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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland will play when the Cavs take on the Phoenix Suns on Sunday, according to a tweet from Cleveland.com Cavs reporter Chris Fedor. Cleveland will roll out a lineup of Garland, guard Donovan Mitchell, forward Isaac Okoro, forward Evan Mobley and center Jarrett Allen against the Suns, the Athletic reporter Kelsey […]

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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell’s 71 points against the Chicago Bulls reminded former Los Angeles Lakers forward Luke Walton of when he witnessed Kobe Bryant score 81 points against the Toronto Raptors, Cleveland.com Cavs reporter Chris Fedor wrote in a Friday article. “It was just like Kob,” Luke Walton told cleveland.com. “That night in 2006, […]

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Cleveland Cavaliers fans are still on a high from Donovan Mitchell’s 71-point outburst on Monday night against the Chicago Bulls. This is despite the fact that the Cavs superstar followed up that mind-blowing performance with a rather forgettable 20-point effort on 6-of-20 shooting against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday. Mitchell may have not had the […]

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The Cleveland Cavaliers listed both guard Darius Garland and forward Evan Mobley on the Cavs’ injury report before they face the Chicago Bulls at home, according to multiple sources. Garland was listed as “doubtful” with a thumb injury, while Mobley was listed as questionable with an ankle injury. Both sat out during Saturday’s game against […]

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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland became frustrated after uncalled fouls and increased physicality on defense had a multitude of painful outcomes and injuries following a loss to the Indiana Pacers, Cleveland.com Cavs reporter Chris Fedor wrote in a Friday article. “The whole thing about the league taking care of the players, it seems like we’re […]

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Normally, this wouldn’t even be a question for the Cavs. But it seems recent developments have put Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James and a potential departure from one of the league’s most historic franchises at the forefront of NBA headlines. James said he had “multiple thoughts” about his team’s current performance following a 112-98 […]

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Donovan Mitchell has been one of the best things to happen to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the last few years. The young star guard has brought new life to a franchise searching for an identity in the last few years. Mitchell has been well-loved both by his new teammates and the fanbase in general. Because […]

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The Toronto Raptors are turning out to be the kryptonite to the Cleveland Cavaliers’ Superman. So far this season, the Cavs are winless in three games opposite Toronto, with their latest defeat to the Raptors coming last Friday to the tune of a 118-107 score at home. Cavs star shooting guard Donovan Mitchell acknowledged the […]

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The Cleveland Cavaliers listed forwards Evan Mobley and Lamar Stevens as “questionable” with minor injuries heading into a Friday matchup with the Toronto Raptors, according to a Thursday tweet from ESPN Cavs beat reporter Danny Cunningham. Both are questionable with right knee soreness. A usually-consistent player for the Cavs, Mobley may miss his first game […]

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The Cleveland Cavaliers’ win against the Indiana Pacers on Friday night featured a little dustup between star guard Donovan Mitchell and rookie Benedict Mathurin. In the final quarter, Mitchell and Mathurin got tangled up in a jump ball scenario. After the play was blown dead, though, both players refused to let go, resulting in some […]

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A 34-point performance from Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell sparked some well-earned praise from a nearly-depleted Dallas Mavericks guard in Luka Doncic during a postgame press conference. “He’s a great shooter,” Luka Doncic said. “He’s very quick and very athletic. He can penetrate the defense. He can shoot too. “He’s a complete player, and when […]

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Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love and guard Donovan Mitchell were both listed as questionable with injuries heading into Monday’s matchup against the San Antonio Spurs, according to a Sunday evening tweet from ESPN Cleveland Cavs beat writer Danny Cunningham. Mitchell could miss his third-straight Cavs game and his fifth of the season with injuries should […]

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The Cleveland Cavaliers have seen more than their fair share of rises, falls and legendary players in 53 seasons. From winning 15 games in their first season under the 16.6 points per game of forward John Johnson, to raising the Larry O’Brien trophy for the first time in franchise history after defeating the seemingly-unstoppable Golden […]

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Former Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jose Calderon said guard Ricky Rubio is “getting closer” to his eventual return from injury, according a Thursday morning report from Eurohoops. “Hopefully, he’ll be back as soon as possible,” Calderon told Eurohoops. “There’s no exact date for his return, but in our case, we won’t speed anything up. “I see […]

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Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade is expected to be out for the next 3-4 weeks with an AC joint injury he suffered against the Orlando Magic, according to a Sunday afternoon tweet from the Athletic beat writer Kelsey Russo. “He’s been dealing with that for quite some time,” head coach J.B. Bickerstaff said in a […]

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It looks like Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell is integrating himself into the Cleveland community quite well. In fact, his latest move with Darius Garland and Isaac Okoro will only draw more appreciation from the fans. Apparently on Thursday night, Mitchell, Garland and Okoro watched a high school basketball game between Garfield Heights and Cleveland […]

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Forward Evan Mobley and the Cleveland Cavaliers seemed to want nothing more than to make a bold statement to the league when they entered a Wednesday matchup with center Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers. “It was definitely a statement game,” Evan Mobley said. “We definitely came out with some force and played great defense […]

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Cleveland Cavaliers forward Cedi Osman got several people thinking he’s an alien after he discharged some yellow fluid on the court during their game against the Detroit Pistons. Midway through the fourth quarter, Osman was fouled and fell to the floor. That’s when shock and bewilderment ensued after a yellow fluid was seen on the […]

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Donovan Mitchell has been off to a scorching start to his Cleveland Cavaliers career and on Friday he etched himself into team history. Mitchell became only the second Cavs player to reach 500 points during his first 17 games joining only LeBron James as per ESPN’s Stats&Info page. Donovan Mitchell is the 2nd Cavaliers player […]

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Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups’ respect for Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland almost knows no bounds. Darius Garland’s ability to recover from a slow shooting start and switch into a reliable playmaker for the Cavs gained the attention of Chauncey Billups, who said he knew how to control the tempo and work through […]

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It was a game even Cleveland Cavaliers head coach J.B. Bickerstaff thought was a little too close for comfort. “Plenty,” Bickerstaff said when asked how much tea he would be drinking that night. “Amongst other things.” Even with the team’s late-game struggles in a 10-point win over the Charlotte Hornets, Cavs guard Darius Garland said […]

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The Cleveland Cavaliers finally snapped their five-game losing streak on Friday with a massive overtime win over the Charlotte Hornets, 132-122. Unfortunately for the Cavs, it may have come with a cost. NBA guru Shams Charania reports that Cavs veteran Kevin Love has sustained a thumb injury that could keep him out a few games: […]

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Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dylan Windler will remain out for 4-6 weeks after receiving a platelet-rich plasma injection to aid in his recovery from an early-season ankle injury, according to a Wednesday report from the Cavs. “Windler’s ankle will be stabilized in a walking cast, after which a new therapy plan will be established to determine […]

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Although the Cleveland Cavaliers lost on Sunday against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Darius Garland entered the same conversation as LeBron James with his monster output. Not only did Garland become the first player this season to drop a 50 point game, he joined James, Kyrie Irving and Walt Wesley as the only Cavs to have at […]

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Donovan Mitchell has gotten off to such a hot start to his career with the Cleveland Cavaliers that there have been calls about his MVP credentials. As it turns out, however, it’s not just on the basketball court that Mitchell has been winning. The new Cavs superstar also happens to be a real-life MVP. Mitchell […]

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What goes up must always eventually come back down. A young Cleveland Cavaliers team showed signs of slowing down after an 8-1 start to their season with a 127-120 loss to the Sacramento Kings last Wednesday. It marked the team’s first losing streak since the very start of the preseason as they dropped two games […]

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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell’s 33 points against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday did more than just earn the Cavs their eighth straight win to start the season. Mitchell managed to score the most points by a Cavalier in their first eight games of the season with 251–10 points more than former All-Star guard […]

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The Cleveland Cavaliers played without Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland on Friday against the Detroit Pistons and it appears as if they may not be available for the second straight game. The Cavs begin their longest road trip of the season on Sunday against the Los Angeles Lakers and according to Chris Fedor of cleveland.com, […]

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A heroic 25-point performance from Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell wasn’t the only thing keeping him from containing his excitement after aiding in extending a six-game Cavs winning streak. The return of Donovan Mitchell’s All-Star backcourt teammate prompted a late-night post from the Cavs’ leading scorer just hours after the two played a key role […]

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Donovan Mitchell was the 2018 NBA slam dunk contest champion and this season he’s certainly been reminding people that he can get up. In the fourth quarter of the Cleveland Cavaliers win over the New York Knicks, Mitchell had the ball near midcourt, dribbled into the high post, spun his way into the paint and […]

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Donovan Mitchell and Caris LeVert went full LeBron James and Kyrie Irving on Friday as they combined for 82 points to help the Cleveland Cavaliers take down the Boston Celtics. The two Cavs stars scored 41 points each, propelling Cleveland to the 132-123 win over Jayson Tatum and co. Cleveland was trailing for the most […]

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Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue is one of the best motivators we have in the NBA today. During his time with the Cleveland Cavaliers, he proved just that as he coached LeBron James and the Cavs to a historic come-from-behind championship win against the Golden State Warriors during the 2016 NBA Finals. As […]

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The new-look Cleveland Cavaliers could be back at full-strength for an early-season litmus test of where they stand in the Eastern Conference. According to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com, Darius Garland is targeting a return to the lineup on Friday against the Boston Celtics after sustaining a laceration to his left eyelid in Cleveland’s season-opener. The […]

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Darius Garland’s return to the Cleveland Cavaliers remains uncertain as he deals with the left eye injury he sustained in their season opener against the Toronto Raptors. With that said, the Cavs have now made a decision on his replacement in the starting lineup while he recovers. According to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com, third-year swingman […]

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As expected, Donovan Mitchell kicked things off with a bang on Wednesday night as he came out with an epic debut performance for the Cleveland Cavaliers. The new Cavs superstar dropped a game-high 31 points in his first appearance, en route to matching a 40-year-old franchise record. Mitchell is now just the second player in […]

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The Cleveland Cavaliers made a lot of noise in the offseason and head into the 2022-23 NBA season with so much anticipation and renewed expectations. With those, of course, also come a few big questions and projections. Here we will discuss four bold predictions for the Cavaliers in the 2022-23 NBA season. Last season, the […]

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The new-look Cleveland Cavaliers will enter one of their most anticipated seasons in franchise history at virtually full-strength. Coach J.B. Bickerstaff announced on Thursday that Evan Mobley, the reigning Rookie of the Year runner-up, was a full participant in practice and is expected to make his preseason debut on Friday against the Orlando Magic. #Cavs big […]

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Darius Garland and the Cleveland Cavaliers are one of the dark horse teams next season. The Cavs All-Star believes they’re ready to compete with the heavy hitters in the East. Garland recently spoke out on the expectations they have as a team heading into a season after adding another established All-Star in Donovan Mitchell to […]

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Tua Tagovailoa’s concussion last week became the talk of the sports world for all the wrong reasons. After exhibiting signs of serious head trauma four days prior, the Miami Dolphins quarterback hit his head on the turf, triggering a scarier concussion. The aftermath of that injury started discussion about concussion protocols, a discussion that Cleveland […]

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On Wednesday, NBA fans got their first look at what the new look Cavs team will be. Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland shared the court in the Cavs preseason opener against the Philadelphia 76ers. Cleveland lost the game 113-112, but that is obviously not of importance. The blend between point guard Darius Garland and newly […]

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Cleveland Cavaliers fans have a lot of things to be excited about heading to the 2022-23 season. Not only did the Cavs add a superstar talent in Donovan Mitchell who could help them contend for the title, but the team has also built a unique culture that has Darius Garland, Kevin Love and basically everyone […]

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The Cleveland Cavaliers made a big splash this offseason, pulling off a blockbuster trade for star guard Donovan Mitchell. The best part is they didn’t have to give up any part of their young core, which bodes well for the Cavs’ playoff aspirations in 2022-23. J.B. Bickerstaff’s squad could potentially have four All-Stars in Mitchell, […]

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The Cleveland Cavaliers made one of the biggest splashes in the NBA offseason. On a slow news week for NBA fans, the Cavaliers executed a massive trade to acquire shooting guard Donovan Mitchell to pair him with All-Star point guard Darius Garland. The quartet of Mitchell, Garland, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen form four All-Star […]

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The Cleveland Cavaliers came to terms on a contract extension with forward Dean Wade on Saturday. The deal is worth $18.5 million over three years. Cleveland Cavaliers F Dean Wade has agreed to a three-year, $18.5 million extension, his agents Austin Walton and Adam Papas tell ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) September 24, 2022 After […]

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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell is among those in attendance at the Cleveland Browns home game Thursday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers which he is definitely enjoying, Asked about what Cavs fans can expect from him in his first season with his new team, Mitchell said that he’s “a guy who just puts in the […]

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The Utah Jazz took the NBA world by surprise when they decided to break up their superstar duo of Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert this summer. Now that it has actually happened, we are able to realize that this was actually a long time coming. Even Mitchell himself, who recently made the blockbuster move to […]

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The Cleveland Cavaliers community was met with awful news this week. Jennifer Ilgauskas, the wife of former Cavs All-Star Zydrunas Ilgauskas, has passed away at the age of 50. The Cavs franchise expressed its sympathy for the Ilgauskas family on Wednesday. At the introductory press conference for Donovan Mitchell, general manager Koby Altman said that the […]

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If you weren’t completely hyped about Donovan Mitchell joining the Cleveland Cavaliers (why??), then these new photos should light a fire under any Cavs supporter out there. Mitchell himself shared a few snaps of himself in Cavs gear together with Darius Garland and his new teammates, and they’re as eye-popping as they sound. Despite the […]

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The narrative was too obvious to ignore. With the Cleveland Cavaliers absolutely loaded for the next few seasons, perhaps they’ve paved a way for LeBron James to come back home one more time. According to a Cavs insider Chris Fedor, the Land would be “open” to welcoming back their favorite son. But LeBron would be […]

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Cleveland Cavaliers forward Cedi Osman believes the Cavs have elevated themselves with the Donovan Mitchell trade with the Utah Jazz. Speaking with BasketNews on Saturday, Osman shared the excitement within the Cavs’ organization over the trade. The Turkish star also emphasized his belief that the move has “definitely” made the team title contenders in the […]

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Kendrick Perkins is one of the most notorious NBA pundits with a considerable media presence these days. His takes can range from the improbable, to the absolutely insane. If there’s one thing Perkins is elite at, it’s at riling up every fanbase, for better or for worse. But his opinion of the Cleveland Cavaliers after […]

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The Cleveland Cavaliers were one of the biggest surprises during the 2021-22 season. They spent the early portion of the season among the top teams in the Eastern Conference, before injuries eventually took their toll on the team, causing them to flame out in the Play-In Tournament. According to Lauri Markkanen, if it weren’t for […]

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LeBron James and Kevin Love are no longer teammates on the Cleveland Cavaliers. But that’s not going to prevent them from reminiscing on the good old days when they ran the Eastern Conference on the Cavs, and James took a trip down memory lane this afternoon to praise Love for a particular play during their […]

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The Cleveland Cavaliers will certainly be a team to watch in 2022-23 after a promising campaign last season. While Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen steal most of the spotlight, you can’t forget about Caris LeVert either. The Cavs went out and acquired the guard at the trade deadline in March from the Indiana […]

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At this point in the offseason, Collin Sexton still has not found a resolution with the Cleveland Cavaliers with regard to his pending contract extension. Right now, it seems that he has taken it upon himself to try and do everything he can to make sure that he gets the money he feels he deserves. […]

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There’s a lot to like about the Cleveland Cavaliers’ very promising young core. The front office clearly feels the same way as well, which is likely why they’re looking to enter the new season with pretty much the same core group. This doesn’t mean, however, that there aren’t going to be any more changes between […]

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At this point in the offseason, Collin Sexton’s contract negotiations have been one of the biggest issues for the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 23-year-old still remains at an impasse with the Cavs and it just doesn’t feel like there has been any major movement of late. Training camp is fast approaching and the idea of Sexton […]

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Darius Garland is coming off the best season of his career with the Cleveland Cavaliers last term. The 22-year-old has had tremendous progress in his first three seasons in the league, and there’s no denying that the former fifth overall pick has adjusted to life in the NBA quite well. Garland recently made a guest […]

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LeBron James is now in talks with the Los Angeles Lakers to potentially sign an extension with the team. Nothing is guaranteed at this point, however, and with one year remaining on his current deal, anything can still happen up and until he puts his signature on the dotted line. This is exactly why the […]

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The Cleveland Cavaliers are in an exciting place as a franchise. The team exceeded expectations last year by going 44-38 and punching their tickets to the postseason. The youthful roster has plenty to build off and should be excited about the future. The franchise had a relatively quiet offseason but still added some pieces to […]

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There has still been no significant progress between Collin Sexton and the Cleveland Cavaliers with regard to his new contract. Both camps are currently at an impasse with the Cavs reportedly unwilling to meet Sexton’s contract demands. At the moment, Sexton, who is currently a restricted free agent, has not received any offers from opposing […]

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There has been a lot of talk surrounding Collin Sexton and Caris LeVert of late as both players face an uncertain future with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavs have been biding their time with regard to extension talks involving Sexton and LeVert, and it seems like the team doesn’t really have a considerable sense of […]

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Former Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kevin Pangos is facing legal action right now in Russia for allegedly failing to fulfill his contract obligations with local team CSKA Moscow. Apparently, the 29-year-old did not report to CSKA Moscow because of the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. Pangos penned the deal before the war broke out, […]

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LeBron James is nothing if not a student of the game. As the Los Angeles Lakers remain in a state of dysfunction with training camp for the 2022-23 season fast approaching, though, it sure is easy for Cleveland Cavaliers fans to read a bit too much into The King’s latest tweets about an all-time franchise […]

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The bog domino pieces have already fallen in terms of the recent developments in NBA free agency. Collin Sexton, however, has yet to strike a deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers as the two sides seem to be in a real stalemate at the moment with regard to the 23-year-old’s contract extension. Cavs insider Evan Dammarell […]

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The Cleveland Cavaliers fell short of their goals last season. They were one of the biggest surprise packages throughout the regular season, which led to lofty expectations for the Cavs. In the end, they didn’t even make it to the playoffs — a fact that still weighs heavily on Cavs star Darius Garland. In a […]

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Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Collin Sexton has recently found himself in the middle of trade talks.  Collin Sexton has been solid since entering the NBA in 2018, but it’s worth noting that he has also struggled to stay healthy. The former Alabama guard has appeared in 218 games over his four-year career. He has posted […]

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Stranger Things has got to be one of the biggest hits of the summer thus far. The Netflix mega-hit series has been making waves internationally after it launched the fourth season of this acclaimed sci-fi drama. As it turns out, the Cleveland Cavaliers appear to be huge fans of the show as well. Apparently, the […]

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There were a lot of sad Cleveland Cavaliers fans when news broke that the team had decided to trade away Ricky Rubio and his expiring contract towards last season’s trade deadline. The Cavs did get Caris LeVert as part of the deal, but losing Rubio was still a significant blow for moe than a few […]

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The Cleveland Cavaliers have a promising young core and are looking to build upon it this offseason. The Cavs had guard Darius Garland and center Jarrett Allen earned their first All-Star nods. Garland averaged 21.7 points and 8.6 assists while shooting 46.2 percent from the field and 38.3 percent from three. His play earned him […]

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Evan Mobley has gained a reputation for being a rather stoic person. The Cleveland Cavaliers star was pretty reserved during his rookie season, never showing much emotion in interviews. It was a lot similar to Spurs legend Tim Duncan, who mastered the art of giving short answers to the media. As it turns out, though, […]

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A lot can happen in three years. No one knows that better than Cleveland Cavaliers star guard Darius Garland. The Cavs guard was tabbed as the “worst player” in the NBA, according to the numbers, which were detailed in an article. Well on Saturday, Garland, who enjoyed a breakout season this past year, signed a […]

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The Cleveland Cavaliers are looking to take advantage of free agency to bring in some help ahead of the 2022-23 season. One of the most notable names that have reportedly popped up on the Cavs’ radar is a three-time NBA champ that happened to be a former teammate of LeBron James with the Los Angeles […]

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The Cleveland Cavaliers had three second-round picks in the 2022 NBA Draft, though apparently, they had the option to use those selections to get another pick in the first round. Interestingly, the Cavs opted not to with Ricky Rubio in their mind. According to Jason Lloyd of The Athletic, the Cavs could have netted a […]

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The Cleveland Cavaliers selected shooting guard Ochai Agbaji as the no. 14 overall selection in the 2022 NBA Draft, and not a lot was happier to see him realize his dream to become an NBA player with the Cavs than his college head coach with the Kansas Jayhawks, Bills Self. Agbaji is ripe for the […]

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After three straight losing seasons, the Cleveland Cavaliers burst back onto the Eastern Conference scene in 2021, winning 44 games while earning themselves a spot in the NBA’s Play-In Tournament. Unfortunately, the season ended in a loss at the hands of the Atlanta Hawks, though it shouldn’t take away from what the Cavs were able […]

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The Cleveland Cavaliers have the 14th pick in the upcoming 2022 NBA Draft, but the rights to that asset could be had by another franchise for a price, of course. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Cavs are willing to let go of that tasty lottery pick in exchange for another first-round pick in […]

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The Cleveland Cavaliers are coming off an exciting season. The team outperformed expectations in a major way going 44-38 and several individual players took notable leaps in their development. The intriguing core of Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, Isaac Okoro, and more hold a promising future. It was a somewhat disappointing end to the season as […]

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The Cleveland Cavaliers landed the no. 14 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. Cleveland just missed out on the postseason after losing two straight games in the play-in tournament. The Cavs enter this offseason looking to address their weaknesses as they look to end their five-year playoff drought next season. With the NBA Draft […]

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The Cleveland Cavaliers surprised many NBA fans this season. After finishing as a high lottery team the year before, the Cavs ended the 2022 season competing in the play-in for the NBA Playoffs. The Cavs couldn’t get the job done. A big factor in Cleveland’s early success was point guard Ricky Rubio. Although the Spaniard […]

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It was not too long ago when folks were so high on the Darius Garland-Collin Sexton backcourt partnership for the Cleveland Cavaliers. So much so, that they even earned the nickname “SexLand.” Right now, though, it has become increasingly possible that these two won’t even be teammates with the Cavs next season. Sexton’s current deal […]

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During the LeBron James era, the Cleveland Cavaliers went on four straight trips to the NBA Finals. In all four trips, they faced off against Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors. Those epic matchups made for some of the most memorable Finals series we’ve all ever witnessed. Former Cavs champ JR Smith recently went […]

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The Cleveland Cavaliers were an exciting team to watch this season, despite coming up short in the play-in tournament. Cleveland took a giant leap from what many expected as it competed for a spot in the playoffs in a highly competitive Eastern Conference. The Cavs’ young stars had breakout seasons, giving Cleveland a bright future […]

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The Cleveland Cavaliers will be looking to build off a promising 2021-22 season where they just missed out on the playoffs after losing in the Play-In Tournament. If it wasn’t for injuries, the Cavs would’ve likely been in the postseason. Now, they’ll be aiming to strengthen their roster this summer in the hopes of contending […]

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The Cleveland Cavaliers are close, ladies and gentlemen. This is a young, talented, and deep team. If the pieces fall into place the right way, then the Cavs have the potential to insert their name into the conversation as a title contender not too long from now, and maintain their spot there for a good […]

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The Cleveland Cavaliers have a much different look than years passed. But, it will never be forgotten when LeBron James and Kyrie Irving led the Cavs to their first-ever NBA title in 2016. Former big man Tristan Thompson was also on that team and witnessed the greatness of Bron and Kyrie first-hand. In his eyes, […]

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Darius Garland recently went on an interview for GQ as the All-Star point guard opened up about his love for the Cleveland Cavaliers. During the same interview, however, the Cavs star inadvertently took a shot at teammate Kevin Love over the latter’s advanced age. For starters, here’s exactly what Garland said about his more senior […]

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It was announced on Thursday that Memphis Grizzlies vice president Zach Kleiman has been voted as the Executive of the Year for the 2021-22 season — and deservedly so. The Cavs’ own Koby Altman finished second in the vote, and if you ask team owner Dan Gilbert, he knows exactly why Altman lost out on […]

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After being a dominant force in the league for the most part of the regular season, Darius Garland and the Cleveland Cavaliers saw their campaign come crashing down right at the end. The Cavs were a top-4 team in the East for an extended period, but in the end, they didn’t even make it to […]

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There is no denying that the Cavs’ 2015-16 title run remains to be one of, if not the most memorable campaigns in Cleveland’s franchise history. That LeBron James-led group went all the way that season to upset the odds and in the process, bring home the title to Cleveland for the first time ever. On […]

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Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love has nothing but respect and admiration for Tyler Herro after the Miami Heat guard beat him for Sixth Man of the Year. Love finished second in the voting, but it wasn’t even close as Herro earned a landslide victory behind 96 first place votes–just four short to become the unanimous […]

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Kevin Love’s time with the Cavaliers has been one full of constant turmoil. From being traded for the first overall pick, to being the one who “fit out” during LeBron’s time in Cleveland, to disappointing playoff performances, to temper tantrums in recent years, to a pitiful Team USA showing last summer, to an impressive season […]

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A former teammate of LeBron James during the Cavs’ historic 2016 title run is trying to resurrect his basketball career. After failing to get on an NBA roster this past season, 31-year-old swingman Iman Shumpert is reportedly in talks with the BIG 3 league. This reports comes via NBA insider Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson of […]

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Draymond Green is clearly a big fan of Cavs star Darius Garland. In a recent episode of The Draymond Green Show, the Golden State Warriors talisman once again expressed how impressed he has been with Garland. Green also had a special message to anyone and everyone who doubted this young man. According to Green, he has […]

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The Cleveland Cavaliers acquired Caris LeVert at the trade deadline to give them more depth in the backcourt after injuries to Collin Sexton and Ricky Rubio, who was actually part of the LeVert blockbuster with the Indiana Pacers. Unfortunately, the Cavs’ playoff aspirations came to a screeching halt on Friday night as they lost to […]

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The Cleveland Cavaliers hit a major speedbump during the end of the regular season with Jarrett Allen’ finger fracture. The All-Star center has been the cornerstone of their defense this season, and provided a great outlet for Darius Garland. His injury was part of the reason the team slid all the way to the Play-In […]

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