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Lonzo Ball is starting a new chapter in his basketball career, with the Chicago Bulls sending him to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a one-on-one trade that also saw Isaac Okoro go from The Land to Windy City. When healthy, the former UCLA Bruins star point guard can contribute a lot to his team. He’s a […]

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

Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell is a big baseball fan, specifically of the New York Mets. After all, his father, Donovan Mitchell Sr. has been connected to professional baseball since the early 1990s. So, when the Mets and the New York Yankees started a three-game series at Citi Field on Friday, there was zero doubt […]

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

The Cleveland Cavaliers are currently looking for ways to improve after their playoff loss last year at the hands of the Indiana Pacers. With the (very notable) exception of LeBron James, the Cavs have had a struggle pulling in free agents over the years, which may in part be due to the area’s relatively small […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will look a bit different next season without the likes of Isaac Okoro and Ty Jerome. Okoro was traded, and, according to Jerome, he similarly did not have much say in whether he stayed with the Cavs or not. As free agency moratorium began, Jerome agreed to a three-year, $28 million contract […]

Larry Nance Jr. is going back home. On the second day of free agency, Nance decided to sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers, making his return to the team he had already spent three and a half seasons for in the past. Being a second apron team, the Cavs can only offer Nance a one-year deal, […]

As the Cleveland Cavaliers drafted Tyrese Proctor out of Duke with the 49th overall pick in the second round of the NBA Draft, the team and the prospect have agreed on the rookie contract, according to Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype. With the Cavs looking to bounce back after a crushing playoff exit, the team […]

With rumors surrounding the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA, there is some talk about a team in the city in regards to the ever-growing WNBA. Despite a crushing playoff exit for Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers, the team had enormous success, which only a WNBA team could continue to grow the city, though there could […]

As the Cleveland Cavaliers try to shake off a disappointing playoff exit in the second round of the NBA Playoffs to the Indiana Pacers after finishing first in the Eastern Conference, the team is looking to run it back and compete for a championship. However, the Cavs could be in serious jeopardy due to their […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill has truly capitalized on the opportunity he got when he was taken last in the 2020 NBA Draft. Five years since the New Orleans Pelicans selected him last in that draft class and traded to the Milwaukee Bucks, Merrill has struck a new deal with the Cavs, who are reportedly […]

Cleveland Cavs All-Star Donovan Mitchell addressed leading a new era of the franchise with All-Stars Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, and a supporting cast of players in comparison to the LeBron James and Kyrie Irving-led 2016 team. After Mitchell endured the Cavs’ disappointing playoff run, he reflected on Cleveland’s epic 2024-25 campaign, the disappointment that followed, […]

Cavs All-Star Donovan Mitchell shared his honest feelings over losing to the Indiana Pacers, 4-1, in the second round of the playoffs. For Mitchell, a deep playoff run was imminent after a historic regular season. However, injuries to All-Stars Darius Garland and Evan Mobley hindered a promising campaign. Then, Mitchell suffered a left ankle sprain […]

After the Cleveland Cavs’ second-round playoff exit against the Indiana Pacers, All-Star Donovan Mitchell was so devastated over the loss that he didn’t leave the city. Mitchell remains invested in the Cavs’ success. Despite losing the Eastern Conference semifinals to the Pacers 4-1, Cleveland had a thrilling regular-season run, which made accepting elimination that much […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers used the No. 49 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft to select Duke guard Tyrese Proctor, adding depth and shooting to their backcourt. Proctor, a 6-foot-4¼ combo guard, played three seasons at Duke and accumulated over 1,100 career points. In his junior season, he averaged 12.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.2 assists […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ majority owner, Dan Gilbert, is exploring the sale of up to a 15% minority stake in the NBA franchise, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. According to Sportico, Gilbert has retained Allen & Company, a prominent investment bank, to manage the process. The transaction could involve a single buyer or […]

Although they fell way short of their chief goal to win a league title in the 2024-25 NBA season, the Cleveland Cavaliers’ first year under head coach Kenny Atkinson was one for the books. After winning 48 games in the previous campaign, Donovan Mitchell and the Cavs made a huge leap, erasing any doubts on […]

After the Cleveland Cavs All-Star Darius Garland underwent successful toe surgery this week, many wonder what kind of pressure that puts on the front office to sign backup Ty Jerome, given that Garland could miss significant time. Jerome turned in his most impressive 2024-25 campaign, averaging 12.5 points on 51.6% shooting, including 43.9% from deep, 3.4 […]

ESPN’s Brian Windhorst weighed in on the likelihood of watching the Cleveland Cavs trade All-Star Darius Garland during the offseason. Garland will miss time due to toe surgery, and with the Cavs’ payroll on the cusp of entering the second apron, some wonder if Cleveland will be fielding trade offers. However, Windhorst doesn’t expect that […]

Health was a major issue for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2025 NBA Playoffs. It’s among the chief reasons many believe caused the Cavs to underperform, particularly in the second-round series against Tyrese Haliburton and company, where Darius Garland sat out the first two games due to a toe issue. On Monday, Garland finally went […]

While Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland is in rampant trade rumors, the latest news from Monday is that he had surgery to repair a great toe injury. With the trade rumors around the Cavs guard likely to continue, the question of whether Garland will be good to go by training camp has been answered by […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers had one of their best seasons in a while this year, but they were not able to capitalize on it in the end. The goal now is to find ways to get better in the offseason, while also building the chemistry they have with the current group. There are some players on […]

After another disappointing playoff exit, the Cleveland Cavaliers have another offseason filled with a ton of difficult decisions. Standing pat appears to be the best option for the Cavs, but that’s going to be a hard sell to a fanbase that’s seen the team fall flat on its face in the playoffs for three consecutive […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers had one of their best seasons in franchise history, but were not able to show for it in the postseason after losing to the Indiana Pacers in the second round. After being healthy for most – if not all – the regular season, injuries crept up on them late in the first […]

The 2016 NBA Finals featuring LeBron James’ Cleveland Cavaliers and Stephen Curry’s Golden State Warriors remains in the memories of NBA fans today. It is historic for many reasons. The main one was James and the Cavaliers’ valiant comeback after trailing 3-1 in the series. This resulted in Cleveland winning their first-ever championship in franchise […]

After the Cleveland Cavaliers disappointingly lost to the Indiana Pacers, there could be some reactionary voices saying to blow up the team. While the rumors are that the Cavaliers won’t go that far and tear it all down, there could be some risk in losing some key bench players. Two standout players off the bench […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are still sifting through the rubble of their shocking five-game playoff exit to the Indiana Pacers in the second round. The Cavs dealt with plenty of injuries that set them back against Indiana, but there are still legitimate questions about whether changes are needed on the roster this offseason. This season was […]

Kenny Atkinson started his tenure with the Cleveland Cavaliers facing high expectations. Almost a year later, the former Brooklyn Nets coach checked all of the boxes for the team except the biggest on; playoff success. Despite a stellar series from Donovan Mitchell, the Cavaliers fell short against the Indiana Pacers, walking away from the second […]

After Cavs president of basketball operations Koby Altman made a defiant statement on potential trades during the offseason, he made an interesting take by comparing Cavs center Jarrett Allen to Indiana Pacers’ Myles Turner. The eight-year veteran is a vital piece on both ends of the floor for Cleveland. However, his name will be mentioned […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers were considered a legitimate title contender, but they once again failed to live up to expectations. The No. 1 seed Cavs were eliminated by the Indiana Pacers in just five games last week. While Kenny Atkinson’s squad was dealing with some injuries throughout the series, the reality is that they didn’t play […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers had one of their best seasons in a long time, but they were not able to translate that into postseason success. They lost to the Indiana Pacers in the second round, and though they had injuries here and there, and seemed like they just didn’t have what it took to get to […]

On Tuesday night, the Cleveland Cavaliers saw their 2024-25 season come to an end with a crushing Game 5 loss at home vs the Indiana Pacers. Donovan Mitchell filled the stat sheet but struggled with his efficiency in this game, and he was one of several Cavs players visibly hampered by injury in the contest. […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers were one of the best teams in the NBA all season long, but sometimes a bad matchup is all it takes to turn a dream season into a nightmare in a matter of days. That is exactly what happened in this second round playoff series, as the Indiana Pacers swiftly took care […]

On Tuesday evening, the Cleveland Cavaliers were eliminated from playoff contention with a home loss to the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 of their second round series. The Cavs led this game by 19 points in the first half but ultimately went cold on offense, succumbing to a Pacers team that looked much more prepared […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ season is officially over, as they were defeated 114-105 by the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 of the playoffs. It was win-or-go-home for the Cavs, and though they had a sizeable lead during the game, they were not able to keep it, and the Pacers stormed back to win. Despite coming into […]

Max Strus has been taking the initiative in the Cleveland Cavaliers locker room to be the team’s vocal leader; after all, Strus was the only one on the roster who’s made it all the way to the NBA Finals in the past, so he knows what it takes to be there for his team right […]

The vibes around the Cleveland Cavaliers right now are grim. After putting up a 64-win season that had many fans dreaming of an NBA championship run, they saw their season come to an unfortunate end after they lost their second-round series to the Indiana Pacers in five games — with the Cavs unable to push […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are now down 3-1 in their series against the Indiana Pacers, and things are getting worse before they get any better. After halftime of Game 4, Donovan Mitchell did not return to the floor for the Cavs, as he was dealing with an ankle injury. Mitchell is now a game-time decision for […]

Fresh off a 126-104 victory in Game 3 that seemed to breathe new life into the Cleveland Cavaliers after going down 2-0 in their second-round matchup against the Indiana Pacers, many believed that the 64-win Cavs were going to return to their regular-season form — especially with the returns of Darius Garland, reigning Defensive Player […]