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After an 8-1 start to the NBA season, including two exhilarating wins against the reigning Eastern Conference champions Boston Celtics, the Cleveland Cavaliers seemed to be penciled in as a Top 3 seed. Despite initially leapfrogging early season expectations, the Cavs are 5-7 since their commanding start, showing signs that this team is in for […]

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 […]

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 […]

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,” […]

Evan Mobley is one the top rising stars in the NBA and a big reason why the Cleveland Cavaliers are having a solid season as well as having  bright future. And now, he’s received some ultimate praise from one of the league’s top superstars. Giannis Antetokounmpo has already won an NBA championship and is a […]

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 […]

It’s no surprise that Cedi Osman is currently being linked to a move away from the Cleveland Cavaliers as the February trade deadline approaches. The Cavs small forward has been in this position in the past, and it now seems that this season is not going to be different. At this point, however, it appears […]

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 […]

Despite the fact that the game has changed significantly over the past decade or so, there’s no denying that there has been a renaissance for the NBA big man. The fact that it was Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid who battled it out for last season’s MVP trophy is a clear testament to this fact. […]

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 […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers just snapped a five-game slump with a win over the hapless Charlotte Hornets. That’s a good thing, but remember that the Cavs needed not one but two overtimes to beat one of the worst teams in the entire league. That’s not a good sign moving forward, especially with the Cavs set to […]

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: […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are in a real mess right now. Wednesday night’s 15-point loss to Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks marked the Cavs’ fifth straight defeat in what has turned out to be a really disappointing stretch for a team that has championship aspirations this season. This slump has forced the hand of Cavs […]

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 […]

Evan Mobley was the runner up for the Rookie of the Year Award last season and he is well on his way to being one of the elite players in the NBA. He’s drawn some heavy praise from his teammates, and he added to his career highlights on Wednesday with a vicious dunk over Giannis […]

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 […]

Just a week ago, the Cleveland Cavaliers looked as good as any team in basketball. Led by Donovan Mitchell, the Cavs hit the ground running to start the new season, as they got off to an 8-1 start, including two wins over the reigning Eastern Conference champion Boston Celtics.  But since their torrid start, the […]

Darius Garland and the Cleveland Cavaliers have lost their fourth game in a row, which is definitely not a good sign after the team started the season hot with an 8-1 record. Despite that, however, head coach JB Bickerstaff is not hitting the panic button just yet. Speaking to reporters after the 129-124 lost to […]

Prior to Sunday, only five players in NBA history have scored 50 points while making at least 10 triples and five assists. Now, it’s six with Cleveland Cavaliers star Darius Garland joining the group led by Stephen Curry. While the Cavs lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in their showdown, it isn’t without any positive takeaway. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Sunday night’s matchup between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Minnesota Timberwolves was supposed to be the first time former Utah Jazz teammates Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert were going to face off against each other after their high-profile offseason break-up. Unfortunately for the Cavs, Mitchell has all of a sudden popped up on the injury […]

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach JB Bickerstaff did not hide his frustrations over what he perceives to be an unfair advantage by Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors following his team’s loss 106-101 road loss to the reigning NBA champions Friday night. For Bickerstaff, the NBA has to be more stringent when it comes to […]

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 […]

The Golden State Warriors host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night, and it will be the first time the defending champs get to test their mettle against a new-look Cavs side. Donovan Mitchell has been nothing but amazing to start the season for his new team, and Warriors head coach Steve Kerr could not agree […]

Right now, there’s little doubt, if any, that Cleveland Cavaliers star Darius Garland stands out as one of the top point guards in the NBA today. The Cavs All-Star is well aware of this notion, but as it turns out, he still isn’t satisfied with the same. Garland was asked straight up if he thought […]

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 […]