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The Cleveland Cavaliers have a potential dilemma on their hands regarding the long-term future of Donovan Mitchell, but their recent success is making it much easier to align their current priorities. Consequently, president of basketball operations Koby Altman is unlikely to be receptive to offers ahead of the NBA trade deadline. “With the important caveat […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers (24-15) have quickly gone from one of the biggest early-season disappointments in the NBA to a legitimate force that could disrupt some postseason plans this year. And they have done it all without two of their most valuable players in Darius Garland and Evan Mobley. Everyone talks about the next-man-up mentality, but […]

Remember when the Cleveland Cavaliers were headed toward a massive decline that would possibly force them to consider becoming sellers at the NBA trade deadline? Neither do they. The Cavs have overcome injuries to core players and are just two games out of third place in the Eastern Conference standings. Now, they are looking like […]

Cleveland Cavaliers star Darius Garland may return from his injury fairly soon. Garland is dealing with a fractured jaw but received an encouraging update on Tuesday, via clevelanddotcom on X (formerly Twitter). “Darius Garland, the Cavs’ injured point guard who has been sidelined since Dec. 15 because of a fractured jaw that has forced an […]

It was an overall positive experience for both the Cleveland Cavaliers and Brooklyn Nets to play a regular season game in Paris. This is certainly the case for a Cavs team that came out victorious at Accor Arena on Thursday afternoon, taking a 111-102 victory over the Nets after leading for nearly the entire contest. […]

As part of the NBA’s efforts to grow the game of basketball globally, the league sent the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Brooklyn Nets to play one of their regular season games in Paris, France. Tristan Thompson’s night, unfortunately, ended early as he was ejected early in the fourth quarter after getting into a scuffle with Nets […]

With the trade deadline less than a month away, rumors are heating up surrounding one of the biggest names in this year’s market: Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray. Murray has been linked to teams like the New York Knicks and Los Angeles Lakers. According to Matt Moore of Action Network, a league executive name-dropped another […]

Trade speculation heated up for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the face of the team’s plethora of injury woes. With Darius Garland and Evan Mobley sustaining injuries that would keep them out for a considerable period of time, many people following the league believe that the Cavs would eventually become sellers and make the likes of […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are currently on the other side of the pond and they seem to be having a great time in Paris, where they are scheduled for a showdown against the Brooklyn Nets Thursday. Donovan Mitchell and the Cavs have even already posed for a group photo with the iconic Eiffel Tower in the […]

After a long and eventful career, Ricky Rubio is finally calling it a career. The Spanish point guard, who last played for the Cleveland Cavaliers, announced his retirement just this month after being bought out. Rubio, who’s been incredibly popular during the course of his career, ends his career as one of the most prolific […]

Ricky Rubio has not played in the NBA since the 2022-23 season. Cleveland Cavaliers fans were hopeful he’d return to action sometime this season, however, it turns out that Rubio is calling it a career. He made it official on Thursday after sending a heartfelt letter on social media. The former Cavs point guard has […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been without one of their bench guards in Ricky Rubio to start the 2023-24 campaign, and it was announced on Thursday morning that the Cavs had reached a buyout with Rubio on his contract that has ended his time with the team. Beyond that, if Rubio keeps on playing basketball, it’s […]

There was plenty of doubt surrounding the Cleveland Cavaliers’ chances of remaining competitive in the aftermath of crushing injury blows to Darius Garland and Evan Mobley. It’s gotten to the point where some even think that Donovan Mitchell could end up being a trade candidate. But Jarrett Allen is doing his best to keep the […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been okay during the 2023-24 season. Entering their Wednesday night battle against the Washington Wizards, they had a 18-15 record; the problem is that, after a 50-win 2022-23 campaign, the team is not content with “okay”. Now, what they must do is to try and remain afloat amid injuries to Darius […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have dealt with non-stop injury woes all season long, with Darius Garland and Evan Mobley currently out. With the Cavs far from full strength, there’s been trade speculation surrounding Donovan Mitchell, especially because he didn’t sign an extension this past summer. While that could happen later this year, Spida does become a […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have faced so much adversity in what has been a tumultuous 2023-24 season thus far, and now, they have even more issues to contend with after a bit of late-game drama in their 124-121 loss to the Toronto Raptors to begin the new year. With the Raptors leading by two, 123-121, with […]

A lot of trade rumors have been circulating around Donovan Mitchell. These were all based on reports that he is not happy with the current situation of the Cleveland Cavaliers. However, some of his actions might say otherwise. His attitude when the Cavs mounted a comeback against the Dallas Mavericks is just one of them. […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have endured a nightmare season to this point; not only have they lost Darius Garland and Evan Mobley to injuries over the past few weeks, Donovan Mitchell has routinely been missing games as well. In fact, Mitchell missed the Cavs’ Wednesday night contest against the Dallas Mavericks. But in the spirit of […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers took on a competitive Eastern Conference matchup against the Chicago Bulls. The Cavs won Saturday’s matchup 109-95 thanks to the efforts of Max Strus and a host of other players. Strus discussed what the victory against his hometown team meant to him. Max Strus splurged for his friends and family ahead of […]

Max Strus has been a wonderful addition to the Cleveland Cavaliers so far. The veteran sharpshooter has provided stability and depth, displaying it wonderfully in the Cavs’ latest win where Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and Darius Garland were all out. In a win over the Chicago Bulls, Strus tallied 26 points, seven assists and two […]

Cleveland Cavaliers superstar Donovan Mitchell couldn’t be prouder of his teammates after they took down the red-hot Chicago Bulls during Saturday’s showdown. Cavs shorthanded vs. Bulls The Bulls entered the contest on a three-game winning streak and winners of four of their last five outings. Meanwhile, the Cavs were down three starters with Mitchell, Evan […]

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro scored a win off the court, as he just struck a deal with minority-owned brand HOLO. More on the Cavs star’s deal, via Nick DePaula: “OFFICIAL: Cleveland Cavs wing Isaac Okoro has signed a shoe deal with HOLO, and will launch the minority-owned brand’s 1st ever basketball shoe. 📄✍️ As […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been ravaged by injuries so far in 2022-23 and their bad luck isn’t stopping. Darius Garland and Evan Mobley are already out and to make matters worse, Donovan Mitchell is battling an illness at the moment, which has ruled him out again on Saturday. Sam Merrill stepped up in a big […]

Who needs Donovan Mitchell when you have Sam Merrill, right? That’s what Cleveland Cavaliers fans were saying on Wednesday night when their squad pulled off an impressive 124-116 win without Spida on top of the absences of Darius Garland and Evan Mobley. Merrill, one of the Cavs’ best shooters, stepped up in a big way […]

Ricky Rubio’s time with the Cleveland Cavaliers may come to an end soon. Rubio, a veteran point guard, is reportedly discussing parting ways with the Cavs as doubts have emerged about his return to the NBA, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. Rubio hasn’t played during the 2023-24 season as he manages his mental health. […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers might’ve been in action on Monday night, but that doesn’t mean Donovan Mitchell wasn’t watching what was happening on Monday Night Football. The Philadelphia Eagles and the Seattle Seahawks went toe to toe in a classic NFC showdown and things went down to the wire. With the Birds up 17-13 late in […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are having success in the early portion of what is expected a long absence by Darius Garland. Since Garland suffered a facial injury last Thursday versus the Boston Celtics, the Cavs have gone 2-0, with back-to-back wins over the Atlanta Hawks and the Houston Rockets on Saturday and Monday, respectively. A big […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers earned a competitive 135-130 victory over the Houston Rockets in overtime Monday. Donovan Mitchell performed well in the game, scoring 37 points and recording six assists. He did suffer a shoulder injury scare, however, but downplayed the incident after the game. Mitchell said he felt “great” after the win, per Chris Fedor […]

The Cleveland Browns continue to find success with veteran Joe Flacco as their starting quarterback. On Sunday, Flacco willed the team to another victory, with the Browns taking down Justin Fields and the Chicago Bears at home, 20-17. Browns fans and even Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell have all been left in awe by the […]

Cleveland Cavaliers center Evan Mobley has not yet ascended to the elite tier of big men, but make no mistake, he is a vital inside presence on both ends of the floor for this team. Although the Cavs are already realizing how rigorous NBA life can be without him, it could get significantly worse following […]

Things are not looking so good at the moment for the Cleveland Cavaliers. They have two of their best players unavailable to see action due to injuries. Cavs big man Evan Mobley is going to miss several weeks because of a knee injury, while guard Darius Garland is also sidelined with a fractured jaw he […]

When the Cleveland Cavaliers were ousted by the New York Knicks in five games during the opening round of the NBA playoffs, many saw it as a firm wake-up call. Big changes were needed. Despite some offseason maneuvering, the Cavs (13-12) are continuing to disappoint in the early stages of the 2023-24 season. But now, […]

Things have gone from bad to worse for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Ravaged by injuries since 2023-24 tipped off, the Cavs lost their two foundational building blocks on Friday for extended stretches. Evan Mobley is set to miss the next six-to-eight weeks due to arthroscopic surgery on his balky left knee, while Darius Garland will be […]

Will the Cleveland Cavaliers trade Donovan Mitchell? Rumors have begun to circulate amid Cleveland’s mediocre 13-12 start to the 2023-24 season. However, Mitchell is not expected to be traded prior to the deadline, according to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. A lot can change in the next few months. Perhaps the Cavs will embark upon […]

Donovan Mitchell is a great basketball player. It’s no contest. But the Cleveland Cavaliers star could have pursued another athletic path, like baseball, considering the fact that his father is well embedded into the sport via a job in the big leagues. Ultimately, Mitchell decided to be serious about basketball, but that doesn’t mean he’s […]

Although he opted to keep things private, Shohei Ohtani elevated MLB free agency to heights that have arguably never been seen before. In fact, he transcends baseball and extends across all sports. Many athletes are in complete shock over the 10-year, $700 million contract the 29-year-old has agreed to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers, […]

When the Cleveland Cavaliers and Kevin Love agreed to a buyout during last season, there was no ill will. The team and fans will forever appreciate the nine years the five-time All-Star gave them and the championship he helped deliver to one of the most tortured cities in the history of sports. Love, himself, still […]

Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers have gotten off to a bit of an up and down start to the 2023-24 NBA season. The Cavs currently sit with a decent enough record of 11-9, and Mitchell has continued to put up ridiculous scoring numbers on a seemingly nightly basis, consistently torching opposing defenses. The Cavs […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have looked good at times this season, but they lack consistency. Thursday’s loss to the lowly Portland Trail Blazers was a prime example and after the game, guard Donovan Mitchell sent a fiery message to the Cavs. Quotes via Down Euclid: “We said this at the beginning, but we want to be […]