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Cleveland Cavs All-Star Donovan Mitchell revealed how a playoff series against James Harden changed the trajectory of his career. Ahead of Cavs’ Mitchell and Harden’s pursuit of a championship, which officially begins with Game 1 of a best-of-7 series against the Toronto Raptors in the opening round of the playoffs, Donovan recalled how a five-game […]

The Cleveland Cavs are just two days away from kicking off their 2026 postseason run with Game 1 of their first round series against the Toronto Raptors at home. Expectations are high for the Cavs this year after their midseason trade acquisition of James Harden, sending Darius Garland to the Los Angeles Clippers in return. […]

The Cleveland Cavs are currently gearing up for their first-round matchup against the Toronto Raptors, which is slated to get underway on Saturday afternoon. Expectations are high for the Cavs entering this postseason after they shook things up by trading for James Harden at the deadline, sending out point guard Darius Garland to the Los […]

The Cleveland Cavs are currently gearing up for their upcoming NBA playoff matchup against the Toronto Raptors, which is slated to kick off on Saturday afternoon. The Cavs will be banking heavily on big man Evan Mobley to show up in this series and put his full skillset on display against a tough Toronto team. […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are entering the NBA Playoffs with a markedly different outlook than what their regular-season results against the Toronto Raptors might suggest. As Cleveland prepares to host the fifth-seeded Raptors on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. ET on Prime Video, cleveland.com’s Chris Fedor outlined why Toronto’s three-game sweep of the season series carries little […]

With the Cleveland Cavaliers preparing for the NBA Playoffs as the team is locked in as a top-four seed in the Eastern Conference, there could be some added pressure for head coach Kenny Atkinson to win in the postseason. As the Cavaliers now feature James Harden after trading for him at the deadline to add […]

All-Stars Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, and the Cleveland Cavs sent a message to the Atlanta Hawks in their 122-116 win against the Atlanta Hawks. Amid the Cavs’ final week of the regular season, Mitchell’s 31 points on 12-for-19 shooting led Cleveland to a six-point win. Mobley, who added 22 points and 19 rebounds against the […]

Amidst his 17th NBA season, Cleveland Cavs veteran guard James Harden is still chasing his first championship, of which he believes is attainable ahead of the playoffs. The Cavs have the fourth-best record in the Eastern Conference standings, trailing the New York Knicks for third place by half a game. Harden explained the significance of […]

As speculation continues surrounding LeBron James’ future, former teammate Iman Shumpert offered insight into how the Los Angeles Lakers star may approach the next stage of his career. Speaking on ESPN’s Get Up, Shumpert addressed the growing discussion about a potential return to the Cleveland Cavaliers while responding to a prompt from host Mike Greenberg […]

The Cleveland Cavs have been playing some solid basketball lately, recently clinching home court advantage in the Eastern Conference after a comeback road win over the Memphis Grizzlies. James Harden has adapted well to his new team since the surprising trade deadline move that brought him to Cleveland from the Los Angeles Clippers, and figures […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers were on the second night of a back-to-back on Monday night, and they faced one of the worst teams in the league since the All-Star break in the Memphis Grizzlies. The Grizzlies, ever since trading Jaren Jackson Jr., have prioritized getting a better draft pick in next year’s draft, so this gave […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have officially secured a playoff berth for the fourth straight season, locking it in with a 118-111 road win over the Golden State Warriors, and currently sit fourth in the Eastern Conference with a 49-29 record. That places them firmly in the No. 4 vs. No. 5 matchup range, currently projected to […]

A new report has introduced a blockbuster offseason scenario involving the Cleveland Cavaliers, Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron James, though the idea remains highly speculative. ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel outlined the possibility of Cleveland acquiring Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks while also bringing James back for a potential final run with the franchise. “All those […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are officially in the playoffs for the fourth straight year after securing a berth in their win over the Golden State Warriors, 118-111, at Chase Center on Thursday. The Cavaliers improved to 48-29, bouncing back from their loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, 127-113, at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday. They are in […]

One of the reasons why Cleveland Cavs All-Star Donovan Mitchell re-signed in 2024 may or may not surprise you, depending on how you feel about the food in Cleveland. Mitchell agreed to a three-year, $150.3 million extension ahead of the 2024-25 season. The re-signing secured one of the Cavs’ pillars for their championship window. Mitchell […]

Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers tore apart the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night, with Doncic, coming off a one-game suspension, exploding for 42 points, as well as 12 assists, in a 127-113 win. Although Doncic, who is averaging a league-leading 33.8 points per game, is always able to have a night like the […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers failed to sustain their strong start and got walloped by the Los Angeles Lakers, 127-113, at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday. The Cavaliers were looking to secure a spot in the playoffs for the fourth straight season, but that had to wait. Ironically, it was the Lakers who clinched a ticket to the […]

The Cleveland Cavs have been up and down lately, currently looking to be in solid position to lock up the number four seed in the Eastern Conference, but unlikely to move up any higher than that. The Cavs recently got some good news when Max Strus returned from injury, giving the team an injection of […]

NBA fans have been waiting for Evan Mobley to morph into an undisputed powerhouse for a couple of seasons now. Although he is only 24 years old, an inconsistent offensive game may prevent the reigning Defensive Player of the Year from ever reaching that status. Even so, Mobley is an incredibly valuable member of this […]

James Harden and the Cleveland Cavaliers looked to extend their winning streak as they hosted the Orlando Magic at Rocket Arena on Tuesday. The Cavaliers have notched three straight victories, while the Magic were coming off a controversial loss to the Indiana Pacers at home on Monday. Harden wasted no time in getting hot for […]

On Tuesday evening, the Cleveland Cavs will hit the floor at home for a big game against the Orlando Magic. The Cavs have a crowded injury report for this one as they look to hold serve in fourth place in the Eastern Conference. For Cleveland, big man Jarrett Allen has been ruled out with tendinitis […]

The Cleveland Cavs have been holding serve in the standings in recent weeks, although their chances of moving up any further than the fourth seed they currently occupy are starting to dwindle. The top seed in the East is held by the Detroit Pistons, who have continued winning despite an injury to star Cade Cunningham, […]

Cleveland Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson raves about Max Strus’ flexibility to fit in with various lineups. So much so, Atkinson can’t decide whether to start or assign a sixth-man role ahead of the postseason. However, it’s been a long journey to even be in this position. Strus made his 2025-26 regular-season debut in a […]

On Tuesday evening, the Cleveland Cavs picked up a narrow road win over the Milwaukee Bucks. It wasn’t necessarily a performance to write home about against a Bucks team playing without the injured Giannis Antetokounmpo, but Cleveland still did enough to get the victory and keep pace in the standings. Among the Cavs who struggled […]

The Cleveland Cavs have been up and down in recent weeks, looking to head into the playoffs playing their best basketball. The pairing of Donovan Mitchell and James Harden has worked well thus far, and Cleveland will not be a team anyone looks forward to facing come postseason time. One player who has been a […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been missing an underrated piece all season long in Max Strus, the team’s starting small forward. Strus underwent surgery prior to the start of the 2025-26 campaign and has proceeded to miss the Cavs’ first 67 games. But on Sunday night, despite Cleveland’s disappointing 130-120 defeat to the Dallas Mavericks, Strus […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are on track to make the playoffs for the fourth straight season, with Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen looking more cohesive by the day. The Cavaliers are looking to reclaim the title they last won during their historic run in 2016, led by LeBron James, Kyrie Irving, and […]

On Sunday afternoon, the Cleveland Cavs will hit the floor at home for a game against the Dallas Mavericks. Max Strus is on the injury report, currently listed as probable as he recovers from a Jones fracture surgery. Here’s everything we know about Strus’ injury situation and his playing status vs the Mavericks. Watch NBA […]

On Wednesday evening, the Cleveland Cavs fell back into the loss column with a tough road defeat at the hands of the Orlando Magic. The Cavs were playing from behind throughout most of the second half in this one, and although they were able to make things interesting late, it was ultimately too little, too […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are nearing the return of guard Max Strus, who is closing in on his season debut after spending months recovering from a foot injury. According to Joe Vardon of The Athletic, Strus is approaching the final stage of his recovery following offseason surgery to repair a fracture in his left foot. The […]

James Harden has generally had a gala time playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers thus far, going 8-1 in his first nine games. However, that did not ring true against the Boston Celtics when they were defeated 109-98 at Rocket Arena. While the Cavs trailed by 26 at one point in the third quarter, they did […]

It will be fair to say that the Cleveland Cavaliers did not have a good shooting night against the Boston Celtics, and that is on the basis of their performance in the first half alone. Led by Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley, the Cavs converted just two of their 22 three-pointers in the first half, […]

On Tuesday evening, the Cleveland Cavs picked up one of their most impressive wins of the season with a home victory over the top seed in the Eastern Conference, the Detroit Pistons. Although things got a bit dicier down the stretch than they probably needed to, the Cavs were ultimately able to hold on and […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers face more championship pressure than any team in the league, according to former NBA center and ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins. Speaking Tuesday on ESPN’s First Take, Perkins argued that Cleveland has built a roster tailored around Donovan Mitchell and that the organization has done more to support him than it did during […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers were one of the most active teams at the NBA trade deadline this season. The Cavs pulled off one of the biggest blockbuster trades of the deadline when they paired James Harden alongside Donovan Mitchell. The on-court chemistry between the two stars has been strong in the early-goings, and it’s been noticed […]

Keon Ellis is proving that the Cleveland Cavaliers made the right decision in trading for him. Ellis, along with Dennis Schroder, was acquired by the Cavaliers before the trade deadline from the Sacramento Kings in a three-team deal that also involved the Chicago Bulls. Ellis had long been mentioned in trade rumors, with the Kings […]

After Evan Mobley and the Cleveland Cavs’ 109-94 win against the New York Knicks, James Harden promised it was only the beginning. Harden says the 2025-26 Cavs will level up. Mobley explained why he’s such a believer amidst Cleveland’s seven-game sample since trading a package centered around Darius Garland to the Los Angeles Clippers. Mobley […]

The Cleveland Cavs have been rolling since their trade deadline acquisition of James Harden, recently picking up a resounding home win over the New York Knicks, before falling to the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday with several starters out. Although Harden recently suffered a fractured finger, the injury thankfully doesn’t appear to be anything too severe. […]

For fans dreaming about Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James’ return to the Cleveland Cavs, Iman Shumpert has a story from the 2016 NBA Finals that’ll put a smile on your face when you remember the historic 3-1 deficit. All-Star Donovan Mitchell has embraced a potential James return to the Cavs. Shumpert recalls how LeBron […]