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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 […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have already checked off the most important items on their offseason agenda, hiring Kenny Atkinson to be their new head coach and signing Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley to big contract extensions. They are not done yet, though. 3-and-D wing Isaac Okoro remains a restricted free agent and figures to be at […]

It feels redundant to say, but next season feels like a make-or-break year for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Following the hiring of new head coach Kenny Atkinson and the Donovan Mitchell contract extension, the team must show marked improvement in the 2024-25 campaign. Essentially, that means the Cavs need to evolve into a genuine threat in […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are preparing to enter the heart of the 2024 NBA free agency period. One of their biggest focuses of the offseason surrounds the contract of star guard Donovan Mitchell. Analysts believed there was a chance Mithcell would not sign an extension during the summer, which could lead to a trade. However, rumors […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are amid a pivotal period ahead of the 2024-25 season. The Cavs are searching for their next head coach after parting ways with JB Bickerstaff. Moreover, rumors have surfaced that Cleveland could trade star guard Darius Garland. However, Cavs GM Koby Altman allegedly cleared rumors in a conversation with a renowned NBA […]

After moving on from JB Bickerstaff the Cleveland Cavaliers are in need of a new head coach. The rumor mill is already heating up as the Los Angeles Lakers and Washington Wizards are searching for a new coach as well. From the sounds of it, the Cavs may already have a favorite to win the […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are in a weird spot after being eliminated from the 2024 NBA Playoffs. They made some progress from last season and looked good despite dealing with a multitude of injuries. With that said, the franchise is facing a pivotal offseason and Donovan Mitchell rumors are already running rampant. There have been trade […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are revamping their team after their second-round playoff exit to Boston Celtics. The Cavs parted ways with five-year head coach JB Bickerstaff on Thursday to spark their offseason moves. Furthermore, Donovan Mitchell’s contract extension talks have gained rumors of more potential trade suitors. Analysts have speculated on whether or not Mitchell will […]

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 may have shown interest in Dallas Mavericks center Christian Wood or Charlotte Hornets forward Kelly Oubre Jr., Cleveland.com Cavs reporter Chris Fedor wrote in a Sunday article. “Swingmen Kelly Oubre Jr., Terrence Ross, T.J. Warren and Derrick Jones Jr.., guards Kendrick Nunn, Hamidou Diallo and Terence Davis, and polarizing center Christian Wood […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers ended their 2022-23 season with a whimper, but they are still an attractive destination. At least as far as Caris LeVert is concerned. The veteran wing signed a two-year, $32 million contract in the first couple of days of NBA free agency to remain with the Cavs. There were apparently more lucrative […]

The Miami Heat may have spoken to the Cleveland Cavaliers and one other team about a sign-and-trade involving Heat guard Max Strus, according to a Friday tweet from Miami Herald reporter Barry Jackson. “Per source, Heat has spoken to Cleveland and a third team about sign and trade involving Strus, with Strus going to Cavs in […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers may be planning to offer guard Caris LeVert a contract worth $15-18 million annually, according to a Tuesday article from Cleveland.com Cavs reporter Chris Fedor. “Despite being eligible for a four-year, $101 million extension prior to Friday, it’s unlikely the Cavs would pay that much,” Fedor wrote. “He averaged just 12.1 points […]

Yahoo! Sports Senior NBA Reporter Jake Fischer reviewed a few wing targets the Cleveland Cavaliers could be eyeing free agency in a Wednesday article. “At this juncture, Max Strus, a career 37.1% 3-point shooter over three seasons with Miami, appears headed out of South Beach on the open market,” Fischer wrote. “There are several teams […]

Hoops Wire Senior NBA Writer Sam Amico wrote about a few NBA free agency options for the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday. “Along with intending to re-sign LeVert, the Cavs have guard/forward Derrick Jones Jr. on their radar, sources said,” Amico wrote. “Jones’ agent, Aaron Turner, is a native of Orange, Ohio, outside of Cleveland. Jones declined his […]

ESPN Senior NBA Writer Brian Windhorst hinted at the Cleveland Cavaliers having interest in the Portland Trail Blazers’ No. 23 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft during a Wednesday episode of “5 Good Minutes With Windy.” “The pick I keep hearing about is 23 with Portland,” Windhorst said, via Game 7. “Where I have actionable intelligence […]

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma could become a more realistic target for the Cleveland Cavaliers to sign, but other teams could also be in the mix for the Washington forward, Right Down Euclid Editor-in-Chief Evan Dammarell wrote in a Tuesday article. “Instead, keep an eye on free agency, with multiple sources saying Kuzma is now […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers could be looking for a way to trade into the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft, Right Down Euclid Editor-in-Chief Evan Dammarell wrote in a Tuesday article. “That doesn’t mean the Cavaliers won’t try to make a trade when the 2023 NBA Draft opens on Thursday evening,” Dammarell wrote. “Sources across […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers may be eyeing a trade into the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft, according to a late-Wednesday article from Cleveland.com Cavs reporter Chris Fedor. “While members of the front office and scouting staff like that position and believe there will be a compelling, young draft-and-develop prospect late in the second round, there’s an […]

Hoops Wire Senior NBA writer Sam Amico wrote about Cleveland Cavaliers guard Caris LeVert’s expectations in free agency in a Wednesday article. “The Cavs want LeVert to return and LeVert would like to be back in Cleveland,” Amico wrote. “So both sides are off to a good start. Now, as is always the case in these […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers could be looking at Los Angeles Clippers center Mason Plumlee and Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid, according to Cleveland.com Cavs reporter Chris Fedor. “The Cavs will look at veteran Mason Plumlee and 23-year-old Naz Reid,” Fedor wrote in a Tuesday edition of “Hey, Chris!” “But the cost could be prohibitive. “Dwight Powell, Thomas […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers may try to dangle Cavs forward Isaac Okoro’s name on the trade market, according to NBACentral and Hoops Wire Senior NBA Writer Sam Amico. “As for potential trade chips, rival executives have told Hoops Wire they expect the Cavs to see what they can get in exchange for a package centered on small […]

According to a Wednesday article from RealGM Wiretap, the Cleveland Cavaliers may be interested in re-signing guard Caris LeVert to a multi-year contract. “Despite opportunities to trade LeVert ahead of this season’s trade deadline, Cleveland held onto the wing scorer,” the article read. “Now, with LeVert set to become an unrestricted free agent, the Cavaliers would like […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers “have interest” in Brooklyn Nets forward Royce O’Neale before the NBA trade deadline, Cleveland.com Cavs reporter Chris Fedor wrote in a Thursday article. “Sources tell cleveland.com the Cavs have interest in swingman Royce O’Neale as they continue to scour the trade market for a potential wing upgrade before the 3 p.m. deadline,” […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are among the teams trying to trade for New York Knicks forward Cam Reddish, according to a Thursday tweet from a co-host of the You Know Ball podcast. “Cleveland is a team that I was told that has a really good shot at making this deal work,” TNT and Bleacher Report Senior […]

Both the Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers have shown interest in Cleveland Cavaliers guard Caris LeVert before the NBA trade deadline, Sports Illustrated’s FanNation writer Joey Linn wrote in a Sunday article. Hoops Wire Senior NBA writer Sam Amico wrote other teams are hearing that LeVert “could be had” last week. “So far everyone from […]

As the trade deadline looms over NBA franchises, the Athletic Detroit Pistons staff writer James L. Edwards went over possible trade scenarios for forward Bojan Bogdanovic in a Wednesday article. The Cavs trade proposal was simple: Send over guard Caris LeVert, and LeVert alone, for the 33-year-old Pistons forward. Edwards said he was of the […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers may be in the running for Detroit Pistons forward Bojan Bogdanovic, but the trade price may be too high for the Cavs to pay, Jake Fischer of Yahoo! Sports wrote in a Thursday article. “Add in Cedi Osman, and Cleveland has a stockpile of rangy wings that can be effective, but leave […]

Contract talks between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Collin Sexton have not been going well, as rumors suggest the two sides are far apart in negotiations. However, there is an update regarding Sexton’s contract situation heading into the new season. According to The Athletic, “Sexton has a $7.2 million qualifying offer for the 2022-23 season, which […]

In Early August of 2021, the Cleveland Cavaliers (Cavs) brought over veteran point guard Ricky Rubio in a trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Taurean Prince and a 2022 second-round pick. At the time it seemed, especially due to Rubio’s one-year, $17.8 million contract, that Cleveland would be using Ricky as a mentor […]

While many NBA teams have been making moves in the offseason, the same couldn’t be said as much for the Cleveland Cavaliers. The squad has stayed relatively conservative amid all the frenzied wheeling and dealing, leaving Kevin Love in some sort of limbo. It’s clear that Love’s relationship with the Cavaliers hasn’t been too cushy, […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are currently in the thick of playoff race in the Eastern Conference with a 10-12 record, which is tied for the sixth to eighth spots in the conference. One reason for that is big man Andre Drummond, who has been a steady presence for the Cavs and has given them double-doubles seemingly […]