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The Cleveland Cavs have some work to do this offseason after getting swept out of the Eastern Conference Finals by the New York Knicks last week. While Cleveland did make it further than they ever have in the post-LeBron James era, it still didn’t exactly feel like a successful year, considering the way things ended. […]

Cleveland Cavaliers veteran guard James Harden is expected to remain with the franchise on a new multi-year contract worth roughly $30 million annually, according to multiple reports, despite the team’s disappointing exit from the 2026 NBA Playoffs. The Cavaliers were swept 4-0 by the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals, ending a season […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers were eliminated from the playoffs after being swept by the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals. With the offseason on the horizon, the front office must now find ways to improve the roster. One insider sparked rumors after suggesting the Cavs could be in the mix to acquire both LeBron […]

As the Cleveland Cavaliers lost to the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals, falling victim to a sweep in the 130-93 loss on Monday night, the team’s eyes are now set on the offseason. With the Cavs going out in a lackluster fashion in a sweep to the Knicks, there are two players […]

The Cleveland Cavs’ offseason is officially underway after their Game 4 blowout loss to the New York Knicks on Monday evening. The Cavs were uncompetitive throughout the series against the Knicks, making it clear that work needs to be done on this roster in order to get it into legit championship contention. Some have speculated […]

On Monday night, the Cleveland Cavs’ offseason officially began with a brutal home loss to the New York Knicks in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Cavs were not competitive at all in this series after going up by 22 points in the fourth quarter of Game 1, and Cleveland now has a […]

The Cleveland Cavs are currently preparing for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Knicks. The Cavs are looking to bounce back after a brutal choke job in Game 1 of the series, squandering a 22-point lead in the fourth quarter and falling behind 0-1 in the series in overtime. One […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have found themselves down 1-0 in their series against the Detroit Pistons, and they’ll be looking to steal one on the road in Game 2. The Cavs have been in the second round for the past few seasons, but have failed to advance to the conference finals. With the roster they have […]

As the Cleveland Cavaliers came back to win Game 5 against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday, 125-120, the team now leads 3-2 in the series with a chance to move on to the second round of the NBA Playoffs. With the Cavs looking to beat the Raptors once and for all in Game 6, it […]

Last offseason, James Harden signed a two-year, $81.5 million contract extension, which, thanks to a player option, could very well mean he will be an unrestricted free agent this summer. Since being traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Harden has been transformative, helping the Cavs win 52 games and secure the fourth seed in the Eastern […]

As the Cleveland Cavaliers prepare for the playoff series against the Toronto Raptors in the first round, the latest reporting suggests that changes could be coming, especially dealing with star Donovan Mitchell. While Mitchell leads the Cavs along with James Harden, the two are no doubt a major part of the team being expensive, as […]

Much has been made about LeBron James’ potential return to the Cleveland Cavaliers this summer, and that’s because, more than other possible landing spots, the Cavs make a lot of sense for James. At age 41, James is the oldest player in the NBA, and he has broken or will soon break some of the […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are at a key point of the season where every wins matter, but injuries have suddenly gotten in the way of what they’re trying to do. James Harden has a fractured right thumb, while Keon Ellis is dealing with a fractured left index finger. The biggest one of them all is Donovan […]

Everyone has kept their eyes open to see what the future holds for LeBron James after this season, and whether he will retire. If he continues to keep playing, there are rumors that he may decide to go back to where it all started for him, the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to Brett Siegel of Clutch […]

Just days before the NBA Trade Deadline, the Cleveland Cavs reshaped their future with a bold move for James Harden. In turn, the deal sends Harden from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Cavs while Darius Garland heads west. A 2026 second-round pick completes the package. As a result, the message feels clear under the […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are reportedly on the verge of trading Darius Garland to the Los Angeles Clippers for James Harden, and Donovan Mitchell may have quite a bit to do with that. Although Mitchell still has another year left on his contract extension before he can become an unrestricted free agent in 2027, the Cavs […]

Los Angeles Clippers star James Harden has once again become the focus of league-wide conversation as the NBA Trade Deadline approaches. Trade talks between the Cleveland Cavs and Clippers intensified in recent days, centering on a potential James Harden trade for Darius Garland. League sources told ClutchPoints that the Cavs wanted more than a straight […]

Recently, the Cleveland Cavs elected to shake things up by trading De’Andre Hunter to the Sacramento Kings in exchange for Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis, in a deal that also involved the Chicago Bulls. There are just a few days left until the NBA trade deadline later this week, and some are speculating that Cleveland […]

The Cleveland Cavs are feeling the noise around an uneven start. Cavs rivals have circled the stretch and started asking questions about a Donovan Mitchell trade, while also gauging the availability of Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen. The Cavs listened but they did not bite. League chatter says teams even tried to “shoot their shot” […]

With the Cleveland Cavaliers currently slugging through a disappointing season compared to last year, it comes as no surprise that Cavs players, namely Darius Garland, are starting to generate trade buzz across the NBA. But teams hoping to pry a Cavs player or two by the trade deadline should pump the brakes just a bit, […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have not performed to their standards so far this season, and it’s hard to pinpoint one reason for their slippage. They have dealt with some injuries, but at the same time, they’re just not playing well. It’s not the time for them to completely blow up the team, but they could be […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have taken a step back this season, as things have not been the same after their historic season from last year. Injuries have crept up on them, but outside of that, they just haven’t been playing very well. When that happens, and it’s around December, the trade rumors start swirling, and that’s […]

With the Cleveland Cavaliers predicted to win the Eastern Conference by many within the basketball world, the team will still look to round out the roster, despite the organization being the No. 1 seed last season. As rumors will continue to surround the Cavs, the latest reporting signals another move on the horizon. In the […]

On Tuesday, the Cleveland Cavaliers got some tough news when they learned that Max Strus will miss the beginning portion of the upcoming 2025-26 season after having surgery on his foot, per Shams Charania of ESPN. Strus is expected to take three to four months in his recovery process and joins fellow Cavs guard Darius […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers may have found an under-the-radar contributor in second-year guard Jaylon Tyson, who seems set to take on a larger role in the 2025-26 NBA season. Head coach Kenny Atkinson shares that belief, with Cleveland.com’s Terry Pluto noting on the Terry’s Talkin’ podcast that Atkinson is high on the 22-year-old’s potential impact. “Jaylon […]

With the Cleveland Cavaliers surrounded by rumors in how the front office can further improve their team, one interesting name that has beeb brought up is Victor Oladipo. While the Cavs should be careful with the second apron, the team could be looking for cheaper options as lateral moves with Oladipo being an interesting development. […]

Rumors have been swirling recently about a potential reunion between LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavs are coming off a playoff collapse that exposed their lack of depth on the wing, while James’ camp has recently made some cryptic comments in the media about the direction of his current team, the Los Angeles […]

Recently, the Cleveland Cavaliers raised eyebrows by trading wing Isaac Okoro to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for point guard Lonzo Ball. The move gave the Cavs some additional flexibility in their backcourt as they look to retool their roster in the wake of last year’s ugly postseason exit in the second round. The Ball […]

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 […]

On Sunday afternoon, the Kevin Durant sweepstakes officially came to an end when the Phoenix Suns traded the star to the Houston Rockets for a combination of players and draft compensation, as reported by Shams Charania of ESPN. While the Cleveland Cavaliers were never thought to be much of a player in the Durant talks, […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are currently trying to figure out how to retool their roster this summer after their early playoff exit vs the Indiana Pacers in the second round. The Cavs put together one of their best regular seasons in franchise history, but a combination of injuries and roster imbalance ultimately caught up with them […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are in a difficult spot going into the 2025 NBA offseason. After a disappointing end to their playoff run this season, they might be at risk of losing three key bench players in Dean Wade, Sam Merrill and Ty Jerome. The Cavaliers had their best regular season since 2009, winning 64 games […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are under as much pressure as every other contender in the NBA. After a poor showing in their second-round series against the Pacers, experts expect the Cavaliers to make changes. General manager Mike Gansey has his hands full when it comes to his options. When considering the big moves that Cleveland could […]

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 Cleveland Cavaliers’ offseason began much sooner than they wanted it to. A second-round loss to the Indiana Pacers exposed issues with the Cavaliers roster that Mike Gansey will have to solve. One of the biggest is Jarrett Allen’s long-term fit. With rumors swirling around Allen, one name has emerged as a potential trade return; […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are still trying to figure out what went wrong in their disastrous five-game loss to the Indiana Pacers in the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. The loss brought an abrupt end to what had otherwise been a historic season for the Cavs, who are still looking to make their first […]

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 […]

Although they own the NBA’s best record and a comfortable lead in the Eastern Conference, the Cleveland Cavaliers (35-6) are starting to show signs of wear-and-tear. Two-way center Evan Mobley will miss his second straight game with a calf strain on Monday and impactful wing Isaac Okoro is still battling a shoulder injury that has […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers currently have just 12 players under contract, and they may not be done making moves yet despite being this deep into the offseason. First and foremost, they have to find a resolution in their contract standoff with restricted free agent Isaac Okoro. But this has not prevented the Cavs from eyeing the […]