Tuesday’s game was almost the official changing of the guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers from forward LeBron James to guard Donovan Mitchell. To Mitchell, a 116-102 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers meant more than continuing to carve the path towards the top of the NBA standings and beyond. It meant facing a future Hall-of-Famer […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers knew there was much more than a single home win on the line during Tuesday night’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers. It meant further solidifying themselves as a true NBA contender for the first time since forward LeBron James headed to LA in 2018. Center Jarrett Allen said he tried to […]

From comparisons to Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, to becoming one of just a handful of Cavaliers players to drop 50 points in one game, guard Darius Garland has earned his fair share of respect from Cavs fans and beyond and he grows into one of the team’s top leaders in his fourth season. […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James couldn’t help but take a shot at his former teammate as he praised the Cavs in an early-November press conference. “You have kids who want to come in and play ball and a grandpa who looks over everyone in (forward) Kevin Love.” Not even the 34-year-old forward thought he […]

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen could make his return from injury after he was seen wearing the wine-colored practice jersey usually worn by the team’s starters during shootaround before Tuesday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers, according to ESPN Cleveland Cavs beat writer Danny Cunningham. Forward Lamar Stevens wore the same wine-colored jersey when he […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks could have traveled to the moon and back had they not been limited to a 48-minute game in Madison Square Garden last Sunday. The teams combined for 13 travels in a 92-81 Knicks win on Sunday during a game Cavs guard Donovan Mitchell said had his highest number […]

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 […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers may get the boost they need to jumpstart another win streak after forward Lamar Stevens was seen at Cavs shootaround before a game against the Orlando Magic, according to a tweet from ESPN Cleveland beat writer Danny Cunningham. Lamar Stevens, who was listed as “probable” with a non-COVID-related illness, was seen practicing […]

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 […]

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach JB Bickerstaff kept his message simple when asked how guard Caris LeVert was able to get back into his shooting rhythm in a Wednesday win against the Philadelphia 76ers. “The ball went in the basket,” JB Bickerstaff said in a Cavs postgame press conference. “I think that gave him confidence. But […]

If Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley’s role in one of the more efficient offenses in the NBA continues to see new heights as he earns more confidence from head coach JB Bickerstaff, the 21-year-old Cavs forward could soon get the green light to shoot nearly any shot he possibly can. “We want (Evan Mobley) to […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Caris LeVert’s benching was never a one-sided decision, the guard said following a Wednesday practice. “It was kind of mutual,” LeVert said, adding he wanted to come off the bench for the Cavaliers. Caris LeVert started in Cleveland’s first 14 games of the season before being benched for the first time in […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio will meet with doctors in the near future to look at the recovery progress of an ACL injury in late 2021, according to a tweet from Cleveland.com’s Chris Fedor. “We have not put a specific date, but he is continuing to take steps,” Cavs head coach J.B. Bickerstaff told Fedor […]

Though the Cleveland Cavaliers may have slipped since their 8-1 start earlier in the season, Cavs general manager Koby Altman still seems to be right. His Cavaliers just needed a few more pieces to make them one of the most exciting up-and-coming teams in the Central Division and beyond. “We’re ready to take that next […]

Even when everything seemed to go right, the Cleveland Cavaliers still ended up wrong against the Toronto Raptors. The Cavs could hardly find the scoring rhythm they once possessed even as they followed their own game plan and easily found ways to create open looks, a point head coach JB Bickerstaff made sure to point […]

This up-and-coming Cavaliers team’s journey to the top of the Eastern Conference and beyond was never going to be easy, and would sometimes be outright humbling, but head coach JB Bickerstaff remained confident and optimistic after a 117-102 victory by the Milwaukee Bucks in Fiserv Forum last Friday. “This is a great lesson for us,” […]

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen prided himself on the fact that he could separate himself from the rest of the NBA’s versatile set of centers and how he can fit with the ever-changing brand of the modern big man in a Wednesday press conference. “Every night, it’s something different,” Jarrett Allen said on Wednesday. “Tonight, […]

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Lamar Stevens was listed as doubtful on the Cavs’ injury report before Friday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks as he deals with a non-COVID-related illness, according to a Friday morning tweet from Cleveland.com’s Chris Fedor. Lamar Stevens, a third-year forward for the Cavaliers, has only seen his role increase since first signing […]

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 […]

In the blink of an eye, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell stole forward Evan Mobley’s mark of another dominant Cavs game in what would have been the second-year forward’s 28th double-double of young his career. Fresh off of a team-leading 29-point game in a 114-102 victory over the Atlanta Hawks, Donovan Mitchell snatched a defensive […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers, who moved up to 3rd in the Eastern Conference after going on a three-game winning streak, will take on the Portland Trail Blazers at home on Wednesday. After suffering a hairline fracture in his right thumb during a 132-122 win over the Charlotte Hornets last Friday, the question still remains: Is Kevin […]

A typical year for the Cleveland Cavaliers wouldn’t be complete without yet another Cedi Osman Cavs trade rumor. The Cavs forward was selected as the team’s top trade candidate for the 2022-23 season by HoopsHype on Monday, putting him on the same trade rumor list as Chicago Bulls guard Coby White, Milwaukee Bucks guard Grayson […]

Both Cleveland Cavaliers head coach J.B. Bickerstaff and guard Darius Garland can always seem to agree on one thing: forward Evan Mobley’s impact on the court can go far beyond what his box score numbers show every night. “This is something that we should all watch and pay attention to, and it’s a conversation we […]

He’s said it twice, and he’ll likely say it again. Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen can be the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year. “I’ve made this point before,” head coach J.B. Bickerstaff told the media in a Monday evening press conference. “(Jarrett Allen) is a DPOY-caliber player. “If you take that away, it’ll obviously […]

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 […]

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 […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell tried to cool down any potential worry from Cavs fans after a five-game losing streak pushed the Cavaliers to fourth in the Eastern Conference. “These five games don’t emulate who we are and who we’ve been,” Donovan Mitchell said Wednesday. “Like I said when we were winning: It’s early. There […]

From one night to the next, Cleveland Cavaliers forward Lamar Stevens has only improved since first stepping onto the court this season in a 32-point Cavs win over the Chicago Bulls. Still, even after earning a career-high four blocks against forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks, the 25-year-old forward and Cavs head coach JB […]

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach JB Bickerstaff almost looked nervous when he spoke to media members shortly after a 114-100 Cavs win over the Los Angeles Lakers, highlighting the team’s lack of defensive physicality and inconsistent shooting rhythms following the team’s eighth-straight victory on what looked to be the path towards many more. When it took […]

Though guard Darius Garland’s 51 points ultimately stole the show in a 129-124 win by the Minnesota Timberwolves, Cavaliers head coach J.B. Bickerstaff ensured no bright spot was left behind when he spoke to the media following a Tuesday practice. Forward Lamar Stevens proved to be a reliable piece amid Cleveland’s four-game losing streak, earning […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers may hope to hear the bell Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Cavs will again play without starting center Jarrett Allen, who is out with a non-COVID-19 illness, when they face a Central Division rival in a Bucks team featuring two-time MVP forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, according to a Tuesday tweet from Fear […]

All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell will likely have to wait until January to play his ever-fated rivalry matchup against a former Jazz teammate in center Rudy Gobert. The Cleveland Cavaliers will play without Donovan Mitchell, center Jarrett Allen and forward Dean Wade when they face the Minnesota Timberwolves Sunday at home, according to a tweet from […]

There was never any doubt in Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland’s mind when he said five words on Friday afternoon. “I’m alright,” Garland said. “I’m playing tonight.” Darius Garland has been in and out of the lineup for the Cavs since the start of the season, suffering an eye injury against the Toronto Raptors that […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell could hardly hold himself back when asked how his new team fits him so well. Weeks after he supported his teammate after a game against the Boston Celtics, Mitchell had nothing but praise for his new Cleveland teammates in a profile posted Friday morning by the Athletic senior writer Sam […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ core around guard Donovan Mitchell could have been extremely different had things gone as the All-Star guard expected. Donovan Mitchell said he was worried bigs Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen, as well as guard Darius Garland, would be involved in a blockbuster Cavs trade during the offseason, according to a Friday morning […]

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 […]

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach J.B. Bickerstaff had nothing but high praise for center Jarrett Allen in The Athletic Cavs staff writer Kelsey Russo’s newest player profile. When asked about Allen a few weeks prior, Bickerstaff’s praise turned into a bold statement about the 24-year-old center and his improvement since entering the Cavs organization in 2021. […]

Even after spending four years apart, the respect between Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love and Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James seems to be as strong as ever. Love posted a tribute to the two-time Cavalier (8-2) two days after Cleveland took a 114-100 victory over the Lakers (2-8), the two forwards’ first meeting since […]

It seemed all the Cleveland Cavaliers needed was one more possession. One last chance at either tying or sending the Cavs (8-2) up by one possession to continue a nine-game winning streak, four away from tying three historic runs during two of All-NBA forward LeBron James’ runs in Cleveland. According to the NBA’s Last 2 […]