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The Cleveland Cavaliers are looking to be big players in NBA free agency starting on Friday. In terms of what they have up their sleeves, NBA insider Brian Windhorst teased some ‘outlandish’ rumors surrounding the Cavs, reports ESPN Cleveland. "I have some speculation, there's a couple of outlandish stuff that I'm not going to say […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have some work to do this offseason after they crashed out of the 2023 NBA Playoffs in their first round series against the New York Knicks. And while free agency doesn’t open for another few days, it looks like the Cavs may have been foiled by Naz Reid’s decision to re-sign with […]

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, […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers had a good regular season, finishing 4th in the Eastern Conference at 51-31. The Cavs then matched up with the fifth-seeded New York Knicks, where they were eliminated in five games. It was a surprisingly quick playoff exit after being a good team in the regular season. Last offseason, the Cavs made […]

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 […]

It’s hard to find a better duo than the Cleveland Cavaliers and a member of the Nance family. One earned two All-Star selections during his time in Cleveland and has his jersey hung in the rafters of Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. Another spent nearly four seasons with the Cavaliers, earning averages of 9.5 points and 7.5 […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers had just one pick in the recently-concluded 2023 NBA Draft. It was a late pick in the second round too, so the Cavs just had to make sure that they made the right decision. Ultimately, they decided to go for Memphis Tigers standout Emoni Bates as the No. 49 overall pick. Most […]

Cleveland Cavaliers superstar Donovan Mitchell is without a doubt one of the top players in the NBA today. He had quite a debut season with the Cavs this past year, and the four-time All-Star is hoping to come out with an even better campaign in 2023-24. Mitchell has been keeping busy in the offseason, though. […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ roster continued to take shape after the 2023 NBA Draft with a new signee. Wichita State guard Craig Porter Jr. signed a two-way contract with the Cavs upon the completion of the 2023 NBA Draft, according to an article from Cleveland.com Cavs reporter Chris Fedor. “Moments after the 2023 NBA Draft completed […]

What a night. The 2023 NBA Draft featured its fair share of surprise picks and draft-day trades. The Washington Wizards remained active as the draft unfolded in the Barclays Center, trading for the No. 7 pick and Metropolitans 92 forward Bilal Coulibaly before trading the 35th selection to the Chicago Bulls for two future second-round […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell posted a fiery tweet on Friday following the Cavs’ selection of Eastern Michigan forward Emoni Bates in the 2023 NBA Draft Thursday night. “Let’s get it!! @BatesEmoni,” Mitchell wrote. Bates responded with a tweet of his own shortly after. “I can’t wait big bro,” Bates wrote. The Cavs took Bates with the No. 49 pick in […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers completed the draft with one selection, choosing to stand pat and work with the No. 49 pick. They had to address their need for a backup big, extra shooting help and a consistent option at the small forward as the offseason rolled around. Though they couldn’t address every need with a single […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers picked up the $1.9 million team option for forward Lamar Stevens, according to a Friday tweet from The Athletic Senior lead NBA Insider Shams Charania. “The Cleveland Cavaliers are picking up the $1.9 million team option on forward Lamar Stevens for the 2023-24 season, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium,” Charania wrote. The $1.93 million deal […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers got a rather interesting player in the 2023 NBA Draft after they used the 49th pick to take former no. 1 recruit Emoni Bates. Bates was once considered the no. 1 prospect coming out of high school, but a tumultuous time with Memphis basketball marred with injury and off-court controversy saw his […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have made it clear that they intend to move forward next season with their current core. This includes one-time All-Star Jarrett Allen, who still remains to be an integral part of what the Cavs are trying to achieve. Nevertheless, this has not stopped opposing teams from making inquiries about the potential availability […]

What will the Cleveland Cavaliers walk away with after the 2023 NBA Draft ends? The Cavs will enter this year’s draft with the No. 49 pick. It will be difficult, but not impossible, to find a player who can contribute immediately that far down in the draft. The 2022 NBA Draft did see second-round picks who […]

It’s here, Cavs Nation. The 2023 NBA Draft will begin on Thursday at 8 p.m. EDT. The San Antonio Spurs will be on the clock first Thursday evening. The Charlotte Hornets, Portland Trail Blazers, Houston Rockets and Detroit Pistons took spots behind them. Armed with the No. 49 pick in this year’s draft, the Cleveland Cavaliers […]

Another day, another trade rumor. Philadelphia Inquirer 76ers beat writer Keith Pompey wrote the Detroit Pistons, Cleveland Cavaliers and Indiana Pacers have “made inquiries” about the availability of forward Tobias Harris in a Wednesday article. “The Detroit Pistons, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Indiana Pacers have made inquiries about Harris’ availability, according to a source,” Pompey wrote,” Looking to […]

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 […]

Only one more day until the 2023 NBA Draft begins. After months of looking at different options the Cleveland Cavaliers could select in the draft, it will finally begin on Thursday at 8 p.m. EDT. Two division rivals, the Detroit Pistons and the Indiana Pacers, will have spots in the top 10 of Thursday’s draft. […]

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma declined his player option and became a free agent on Tuesday, according to a tweet from ESPN Senior NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski. “ESPN Sources: As expected, Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma has declined his $13 million player option and become a free agent,” Wojnarowski wrote. “Kuzma will be one of […]

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 […]

Kentucky big man Oscar Tshiebwe will work out for the Cleveland Cavaliers before the 2023 NBA Draft Thursday, according to basketball insider Adam Zagoria. Tshiebwe won National Player of the Year honors from all six NCAA-recognized awards in 2022. He has already worked out for several other NBA teams, with a total schedule of 16 […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers added an interesting potential scenario last Thursday before the start 2023 NBA Draft. The Athletic Senior NBA Draft Writer Sam Vecenie wrote the Cavaliers were among the teams looking at potential opportunities to move up to the late 20s and 30s in a Thursday mock draft. “Sources across the league have said Milwaukee, Phoenix […]

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 […]

A few years after the 2020 NBA Draft, one that saw the Cleveland Cavaliers earn their second of three-straight top 5 draft picks, Cleveland clinched a spot in the playoffs. The Cavaliers took a 108-91 win over the Houston Rockets in Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, which saw Cleveland’s starters shine on home court as they combined […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ options may be limited when they try to find solid additions in the offseason. 10 players can return to the Cavaliers in the 2023-24 season, according to Spotrac. Forward Lamar Stevens is listed with a club option. Every one of Cleveland’s big four will be under contract for the Cavs next season. […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio could leave the NBA soon. The 32-year-old playmaker admitted as much in a recent interview Liga Endesa, noting that he plans to go back to Europe to continue his playing career as his “NBA days are coming to an end.” Rubio didn’t exactly reveal when he plans to leave the […]

The United States 2023 FIBA World Cup roster is nearly complete. As of Sunday, eight players have committed to play for Team USA in the 2023 FIBA World Cup, according to The Athletic and Sporting News. Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. and Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton highlight the selections for the […]

Nearly five years have passed since the 2018 NBA Draft. The Cavaliers have had multiple cycles of gaining spots in the lottery since then. Multiple cycles of selecting high-potential picks with their draft selections. And multiple cycles of hoping they would become a future cornerstone for the Cavaliers one day.  Cleveland has had nine selections […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will be in an interesting situation heading into the offseason. 10 players can  return to the roster during the 2023-24 season, according to Spotrac. Forward Lamar Stevens is listed with a club option for next season. The Cavs’ options may be limited in the 2023 NBA Draft. Cleveland currently has the No. […]

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 […]

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach JB Bickerstaff revealed how he was learning from the NBA Finals series between the Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat on a Tuesday edition of “Run It Back” by FanDuel TV. “What I aim to do is continue to study, try to learn and get better,” JB Bickerstaff said, via FanDuel. “I […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will have plenty to look out for during the 2023 offseason. From bigs with extra size and strength to take valuable minutes behind the team’s big duo, to reliable scorers and shooters either off the bench or who can join the Cavs’ big four in the starting lineup, Cleveland will need to […]

To get straight to the point, the Cleveland Cavaliers have a few key needs as they head into the 2023 NBA offseason: a starting small forward with a reliable jumper; a productive and healthy backup point guard; an efficient stretch-four; and a physical backup center. Armed with $12.8 million in cap space, the $12.2 million […]

Let’s try this again. The Cleveland Cavaliers hold the No. 49 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. Whether it takes its chances on a risky prospect with its later choice or tries for a safer option who can contribute immediately, Cleveland will still have plenty of opportunities to look out for a diamond in the […]

Former Cleveland Cavaliers guard Iman Shumpert shared his thoughts on now-Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James being the GOAT on Saturday. “I just put my guard down and said Bron you the best,” Shumpert said, via DraftKings. “You got it, greatest ever… It took JJ Redick’s quote for me to get to here… I was looking […]

Cleveland Cavaliers superstar Donovan Mitchell is without a doubt one of the most explosive offensive players in the NBA right now. The fact that he dropped a mind-numbing 71 points earlier this season is a clear testament to this fact. As such, the Cavs combo guard is usually matched up with the opposing team’s best […]