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Where can the Cleveland Cavaliers go heading into NBA Free Agency? The Cavaliers will have 10 players under contract for the 2023-24 season, according to sports contract and salaries website Spotrac. Guard Caris LeVert, center Robin Lopez, guard Raul Neto and guard Danny Green will be unrestricted free agents in 2023. Cleveland picked up the team option […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are looking to be big players in NBA free agency starting on Friday. In terms of what they have up their sleeves, NBA insider Brian Windhorst teased some ‘outlandish’ rumors surrounding the Cavs, reports ESPN Cleveland. "I have some speculation, there's a couple of outlandish stuff that I'm not going to say […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have some work to do this offseason after they crashed out of the 2023 NBA Playoffs in their first round series against the New York Knicks. And while free agency doesn’t open for another few days, it looks like the Cavs may have been foiled by Naz Reid’s decision to re-sign with […]

NBA free agency is set to open in a few days’ time and naturally, the rumors are at an all-time high. The Cleveland Cavaliers have not been spared from the buzz as one of their key rotation players is now being linked to the Detroit Pistons. According to league insider Sam Amico of Hoops Wire, […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers had a good regular season, finishing 4th in the Eastern Conference at 51-31. The Cavs then matched up with the fifth-seeded New York Knicks, where they were eliminated in five games. It was a surprisingly quick playoff exit after being a good team in the regular season. Last offseason, the Cavs made […]

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 […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers had just one pick in the recently-concluded 2023 NBA Draft. It was a late pick in the second round too, so the Cavs just had to make sure that they made the right decision. Ultimately, they decided to go for Memphis Tigers standout Emoni Bates as the No. 49 overall pick. Most […]

Cleveland Cavaliers superstar Donovan Mitchell is without a doubt one of the top players in the NBA today. He had quite a debut season with the Cavs this past year, and the four-time All-Star is hoping to come out with an even better campaign in 2023-24. Mitchell has been keeping busy in the offseason, though. […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell posted a fiery tweet on Friday following the Cavs’ selection of Eastern Michigan forward Emoni Bates in the 2023 NBA Draft Thursday night. “Let’s get it!! @BatesEmoni,” Mitchell wrote. Bates responded with a tweet of his own shortly after. “I can’t wait big bro,” Bates wrote. The Cavs took Bates with the No. 49 pick in […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers picked up the $1.9 million team option for forward Lamar Stevens, according to a Friday tweet from The Athletic Senior lead NBA Insider Shams Charania. “The Cleveland Cavaliers are picking up the $1.9 million team option on forward Lamar Stevens for the 2023-24 season, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium,” Charania wrote. The $1.93 million deal […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers got a rather interesting player in the 2023 NBA Draft after they used the 49th pick to take former no. 1 recruit Emoni Bates. Bates was once considered the no. 1 prospect coming out of high school, but a tumultuous time with Memphis basketball marred with injury and off-court controversy saw his […]

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 […]

Kentucky big man Oscar Tshiebwe will work out for the Cleveland Cavaliers before the 2023 NBA Draft Thursday, according to basketball insider Adam Zagoria. Tshiebwe won National Player of the Year honors from all six NCAA-recognized awards in 2022. He has already worked out for several other NBA teams, with a total schedule of 16 […]

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 […]

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach JB Bickerstaff revealed how he was learning from the NBA Finals series between the Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat on a Tuesday edition of “Run It Back” by FanDuel TV. “What I aim to do is continue to study, try to learn and get better,” JB Bickerstaff said, via FanDuel. “I […]

Former Cleveland Cavaliers guard Iman Shumpert shared his thoughts on now-Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James being the GOAT on Saturday. “I just put my guard down and said Bron you the best,” Shumpert said, via DraftKings. “You got it, greatest ever… It took JJ Redick’s quote for me to get to here… I was looking […]

Cleveland Cavaliers superstar Donovan Mitchell is without a doubt one of the most explosive offensive players in the NBA right now. The fact that he dropped a mind-numbing 71 points earlier this season is a clear testament to this fact. As such, the Cavs combo guard is usually matched up with the opposing team’s best […]

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 […]

Veteran NBA point guard Ricky Rubio is keeping his options open for the potential to continue his playing career across the Atlantic. Rubio, who is still under contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers after signing a three-year deal with the team in 2022 that’s worth $18.44 million, recently appeared on the La Sotana podcast and hinted […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers head into an offseason where decisions need to be made. One of those players who could either be retained or walk is wing Cedi Osman, one of the Cavs’ better shooters and bench pieces. While Osman doesn’t become a free agent until 2024, he has a non-guaranteed $6.7 million salary for the […]

An NBA executive explained what they thought was the Cleveland Cavaliers’ most significant issue with the Cavs in the 2022-23 NBA Playoffs, Cleveland.com sports columnist Terry Pluto wrote in a Sunday article. “The Knicks were the more physical team, period,” wrote Pluto. “‘That’s true,’ a well-known NBA executive told me. ‘But that’s not their biggest […]

It’s no secret that the Cleveland Cavaliers weakest link in their starting lineup is at small forward. Caris LeVert was as inconsistent as his roles last season. Cedi Osman was as inconsistent as ever. Isaac Okoro remaining limited offensively. Dylan Windler continues to battle injuries. Dean Wade was underwhelming as the heir apparent to a […]

With the season now over for the Cleveland Cavaliers after their first round playoff loss to the New York Knicks, their attention now turns to the 2023 NBA Draft. The draft is little over a month away and a few important events are coming up such as the draft combine. The Cavs currently do not […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are probably still stewing over their five-game dismissal by the New York Knicks in the opening round of the NBA Playoffs, but will now need to get to work on finding a new coach. Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder is poaching assistant Antonio Lang from the Cavs, via Clevelanddotcom’s Chris Fedor […]

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 […]

Despite being snubbed from this season’s Defensive Player of the Year, Evan Mobley‘s stellar campaign was still celebrated with an ultimate honor on Tuesday. This was after the young Cleveland Cavaliers stud was named part of the NBA’s All-Defensive Team. This is a remarkable achievement from Mobley, no doubt, and one that has him joining […]

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley won a spot on the NBA’s All-Defensive First Team, according to a Tuesday tweet from NBA Communications. Evan Mobley took spots with Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez, Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr., Bucks guard Jrue Holiday and Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso. Mobley earned 49 first-team votes and 34 second-team votes. Cavs […]

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 […]

Nick Gilbert, the son of Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert, has passed away at the age of 26. The Cavs owner’s oldest child became an icon among fans for his appearances at the NBA Draft Lottery. Gilbert was the Cavs’ representative during the reveal of the draft order on four separate occasions. First, he was […]

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 […]

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 […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell had an uplifting message after the Cavs’ series loss to the New York Knicks in the NBA Playoffs. “You can’t let one series define you as a group or as a player, as an individual,” Mitchell said, via Bally Sports Ohio. “I think we have a special group that can do a […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio spoke after the Cavs’ playoff run about the difficulties of returning from an ACL tear and acknowledged he never really returned to 100% health, Akron Beacon Journal writer Ryan Lewis wrote in a Wednesday article. “Physically, not really, but it has to be everything — physically, mentally, rhythm of the game […]

No roster is perfect, but the Cleveland Cavaliers will need some more help if they are going to jump to NBA Finals contention. Cavs President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman stressed the importance of shooting and spacing when he addressed the media on Friday. “No roster is perfect,” Altman said, via HoopsWire’s Sam Amico. “As you […]

Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers may have been a huge disappointment in the 2023 NBA Playoffs; however, team president Koby Altman firmly believes it’s not a total failure for the franchise despite their first-round exit. Cleveland was eliminated by New York in their series, 4-1, with Mitchell and co. unable to figure out a […]

Cleveland Cavaliers President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman reaffirmed his commitment to Cavs head coach JB Bickerstaff, according to Cleveland.com Cavs reporter Chris Fedor. “#Cavs president of basketball operations Koby Altman told @clevelanddotcom & one other outlet — in a private chat — that J.B. Bickerstaff isn’t going anywhere when asked if the Cavs were fully committed […]

Cleveland Cavaliers President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman spoke on now-Miami Heat forward Kevin Love during a media session on Friday. “We’re happy for Kevin,” said Koby Altman, via Right Down Euclid Editor-in-Chief Evan Dammarell. “Any conversation about Kevin Love will be about when he returns and retires when we put his jersey in the rafters. “It […]

Cleveland Cavaliers President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman shared his thoughts on the Cavs’ series against the New York Knicks during a media session on Friday. “We didn’t play our best,” Altman said, via Right Down Euclid Editor-in-Chief Evan Dammarell. “I think the players said that they didn’t play up to our standards. “But, a lot of […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers, by all accounts, have had a successful 2022-23 regular season. They finished with 50 wins, and given how young their core four is, they’re set up to contend for years to come. However, the Cavs heartbreakingly fell short of expectation in the playoffs, suffering a five-game series defeat to the New York […]