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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. […]

On Sunday evening, the Cleveland Cavaliers picked up their third win of the 2023-24 campaign with a 115-104 home victory over Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors, who entered the game at 5-1. It had been a bit of a frustrating start for the Cavs so far, as the team has dealt with several […]

Despite a tremendous effort from Caris LeVert, the Cleveland Cavaliers ended up falling prey Saturday night to the Indiana Pacers at home, 125-113. The outcome could have been different if only both Cavs stars Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland suited up. Nevertheless, LeVert knows that absences are part of a long season and that everyone […]

An NBA roster can only be as strong as its 15th player. The Cleveland Cavaliers bench took 28th place in the 2022-23 regular season with 28.7 points per game, 28th with 12.5 rebounds per game and 19th with 7.1 assists per game, according to NBA.com. They saw a few of their backup options at the small forward […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Caris LeVert has been spending a lot of the offseason at his Los Angeles home and on August 1st, he threw a party that resulted in a very rare $93,000 watch getting stolen, as reported by TMZ. LeVert has contacted police to help him try and track down the thief. According to […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers made multiple moves this offseason that should enable them to build off of their success last season, as they went 51-31, earning the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference and their first playoff berth without LeBron James on the roster in over 20 years. However, the best move that Cleveland made this […]

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 […]

Cleveland.com Cleveland Cavaliers reporter Chris Fedor wrote Cavs guard Caris LeVert may have been gaining interest from other teams in a Tuesday article. “LeVert is the linchpin in Cleveland’s free agency class,” Fedor wrote. “Sources say LeVert was garnering interest from numerous rival teams. Some were preparing more lucrative offers. Others were set to provide […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers wasted no time at the start of free agency. The Cavs traded for Miami Heat guard Max Strus in a sign-and-trade that sent forwards Cedi Osman and Lamar Stevens to the San Antonio Spurs. Cleveland brought in forward Georges Niang on a three-year, $26 million contract. A trade for center Damian Jones and the […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers wanted to bring back Caris LeVert, and that’s exactly what they did at the start of free agency on Friday. Cleveland agreed to a two-year, $32 million contract with LeVert to make sure he stays as a Cav for at least the next two years, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. LeVert was […]

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 […]

NBA free agency is set to open in a few days’ time and naturally, the rumors are at an all-time high. The Cleveland Cavaliers have not been spared from the buzz as one of their key rotation players is now being linked to the Detroit Pistons. According to league insider Sam Amico of Hoops Wire, […]

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 enter the offseason earlier than they had hoped after losing to the New York Knicks in five games. On Thursday, the players stepped up to the podium and answered a ton of questions. One player with question marks surrounding him is Caris LeVert, who is hitting free agency this summer after a […]

Should the Cleveland Cavaliers start guard Caris LeVert or forward Isaac Okoro when the team takes on the New York Knicks in its  remaining games of the first round of the NBA playoffs? The Cavs experimented with a lineup change when they faced the Knicks in Game 3 on Friday, slotting LeVert at the three […]

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 […]

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach JB Bickerstaff shared his thoughts on what the Cavs will be up against when they take on the Brooklyn Nets in back-to-back matchups. “They’re a capable bunch, and they have individual competitors,” JB Bickerstaff said following practice on Monday. “They have very versatile guys. (Forward Mikal Bridges) has taken a big step on […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Caris LeVert again brought up Defensive Player of the Year calls for the team’s dynamic big duo in forward Evan Mobley and center Jarrett Allen during the team’s practice on Monday. “(Evan Mobley)’s gotten a lot better since the beginning of the season, not just from last year. I feel like he […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are on pace to be part of the 2023 NBA Playoffs. The Cavs have not been to the postseason since they make it all the way to the NBA Finals back in the 2017-18 season, but with Donovan Mitchell spearheading the Cavs and a great supporting cast that includes Caris LeVert behind […]

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach JB Bickerstaff again paid his respects to Cavs guard Caris LeVert, ESPN Cleveland Cavs reporter Danny Cunningham wrote in a Friday article. “That’s just the type of dude he is where all he wants to do is be a part of the team and help the team win and he’s been willing to […]

Before he even played a full season’s worth of games for the Cleveland Cavaliers, seven-year pro Caris LeVert could have been on his way out of Ohio as the Cavs explored roster upgrades ahead of the trade deadline. While nobody doubts LeVert’s heart and his character alone makes fans want to believe in his potential, […]

The Brooklyn Nets were decimated while few clubs in the West drastically improved as the NBA witnessed a frenzy of movements throughout the league before Thursday’s trade deadline. The Cleveland Cavaliers, on the other hand, were unable to find the kind of deal that they believed would considerably boost their position in the Eastern Conference. […]

After a hot start to the season, the Cleveland Cavaliers cooled off as All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell has come back to earth. However, while Mitchell’s sudden inability to find the rim was a major reason for the Cavs inability to keep their momentum, there were myriad factors in their decline. Cleveland is just 26th in […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers pulled off arguably the biggest coup of the summer when they landed Donovan Mitchell from the Utah Jazz. The Cavs seem intent on making another move prior to the NBA trade deadline, and while it will not be of the same magnitude as the Mitchell swoop, it could still be big enough […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Caris LeVert was listed as “questionable” for the Cavs with right hamstring soreness before they take on the Memphis Grizzlies, according to multiple sources. The 28-year-old Cavs guard hasn’t missed a game since he did not dress for a late-November matchup against the Detroit Pistons, according to Basketball Reference. The Cavaliers took […]

Last off-season, the Cleveland Cavaliers made perhaps the biggest splash by trading a helluva ton of draft assets for former Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell. That transaction included three Cavs first-round picks and two pick swaps. As such, the Cavaliers are currently constrained by the draft assets they may utilize in subsequent transactions. And now […]

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 […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have emerged as legitimate contenders this season. The arrival of Donovan Mitchell has proven to be a master move for Cleveland. They now carry a 29-19 win-loss record. That is good enough for second place in the Central Division and fifth place overall in the Eastern Conference. Still, we believe coach JB […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are having a better season than most would have imagined or expected. They rank among the top teams in the Eastern Conference and have among the highest defensive ratings in the league. Their roster is surely designed to be a force throughout the regular season. However, it’s questionable whether they can compete […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Caris LeVert had the opportunity to reflect on a 7-point possession by Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson strung together by two fouls in the final two minutes of the fourth quarter. “I feel like they were back on us,” LeVert said. “First it was a push-off, then (Jordan Clarkson) kicked his legs, […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers were locked in a tight, back-and-forth affair with the Utah Jazz for much of their Tuesday night contest amid Donovan Mitchell’s Salt Lake City homecoming. With only a minute left in the game, Mitchell appeared to have done enough to lead the Cavs to victory, as he had scored 41 points with […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers need to trade for just one more piece, a consistent 3-and-D wing in the starting five, before they can truly leap into NBA contention, Yahoo! Sports senior writer Jake Fischer wrote in a Thursday article. “There is one obvious positional upgrade on the wing that has been staring at Cleveland decision-makers for […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Caris LeVert had a strong message for the Cavs ahead of center Jarrett Allen and the team’s first matchup with the Brooklyn Nets of the season, ESPN Cavs beat reporter Danny Cunningham wrote in a Monday tweet. “Obviously, this is a team we’re gonna have to see if we wanna go to […]

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach JB Bickerstaff kept his message simple when asked how guard Caris LeVert was able to get back into his shooting rhythm in a Wednesday win against the Philadelphia 76ers. “The ball went in the basket,” JB Bickerstaff said in a Cavs postgame press conference. “I think that gave him confidence. But […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Caris LeVert’s benching was never a one-sided decision, the guard said following a Wednesday practice. “It was kind of mutual,” LeVert said, adding he wanted to come off the bench for the Cavaliers. Caris LeVert started in Cleveland’s first 14 games of the season before being benched for the first time in […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

Cleveland Cavaliers superstar Darius Garland has played just 13 minutes this season due to an eye injury. During his absence, Donovan Mitchell has been tremendous for the Cavs, and the same has been the case for Caris LeVert, albeit on a smaller scale. In six starts so far this season, LeVert has put up averages […]