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Donovan Mitchell has been known as “Spida” ever since he entered the NBA, thanks to his long arms that look like spider legs. The Cleveland Cavaliers guard and his fans have embraced that nickname, and it has since been part of Mitchell’s identity. However, not everyone thinks that nickname fits him, with Danny Green even […]

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach JB Bickerstaff revealed he contacted Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona before the Cavs take on the New York Knicks in the opening round of the NBA playoffs on Saturday, Cleveland.com Cavs reporter Chris Fedor wrote in a Sunday article. “He and I were texting yesterday,” JB Bickerstaff said Sunday, via Fedor. “I […]

Game 1 between the Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks will be held on Saturday, April 15, at 6 p.m. EDT, according to a Sunday tweet from NBA Communications. The game will be broadcasted on ESPN. #NBAPlayoffs First Round, Game 1 dates. More information will be provided as it is finalized. pic.twitter.com/sBcjzZVLKq — NBA Communications […]

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach JB Bickerstaff responded positively when asked about his confidence level in what the Cavs can do against New York in the first round of the NBA Playoffs during a postgame press conference. “I’m confident in our group, period,” Bickerstaff said, via Bally Sports Ohio. “I believe, when we’re at our best, we’re a […]

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach JB Bickerstaff did not downplay the difference forward Isaac Okoro could make during the Cavs’ upcoming playoff series, Akron Beacon Journal sports writer Nate Ulrich wrote in a Sunday article. “It’d be huge for us,” Bickerstaff said Sunday when asked about the possibility of Isaac Okoro returning for the playoffs, via Ulrich. […]

After initially being listed as questionable for their regular season finale against the Charlotte Hornets, Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen will play, per Cavs head coach J.B. Bickerstaff (h/t Daryl Ruiter of 92.3 The Fan). “Everybody that’s available will get a little burn,” says Bickerstaff. Cleveland will be resting their star backcourt of Donovan Mitchell […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers completed one of the biggest trades in the offseason by acquiring star guard Donovan Mitchell. President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman built on their Cinderella run in 2022 and made it a point for them to be a formidable force in the Eastern Conference. The Cavs have clinched the fourth seed in […]

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach JB Bickerstaff had high praise for Cleveland forward Isaiah Mobley following an 18-point performance in Thursday’s win over the Orlando Magic. “He is a very good rotational piece on a team,” Bickerstaff said in a postgame press conference. “He’s even better with better players. He just has a knack for the game, an […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Danny Green reflected on a 118-94 win over the Orlando Magic on Thursday, Cleveland.com Cavs reporter Chris Fedor wrote in a Friday article. “It was fun to have the roles reversed a little bit,” Green said. “Hopefully we get another one of those games on Sunday. We will see. It’s all up to them. […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are headed to the first round of the playoffs with home-court advantage. They will be battling the New York Knicks in what should be an epic first-round series between two teams that are looking to make their mark this season. The Cavs still have a couple of regular-season games remaining before they […]

Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers are set to face the New York Knicks in the first round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs. However, while the Cavs have the better record and homecourt advantage, Kendrick Perkins thinks the ‘Bockers are going to come out on top in the series. Perkins shared his prediction on NBA […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have locked up the No. 4 seed in the East and they will now enter the opening round of the playoffs with home-court advantage. Before that, however, the Cavs still have two games remaining in the regular season, starting with a matchup against the Orlando Magic on Thursday night. Given that they […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland sounded off on Cavs guard Donovan Mitchell’s recent stretch of scoring 40 points or more following a 117-113 win over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday, Cleveland.com Cavs reporter Chris Fedor wrote in a Wednesday article. “This s— is crazy, excuse my language,” said Garland. “But man, it’s really dope to see. A […]

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach JB Bickerstaff reflected on the Cavs’ first 50-win campaign since the 2017-18 season, Cleveland.com Cavs reporter Chris Fedor wrote in a Wednesday article. “It’s an accomplishment for sure,” JB Bickerstaff said. “Winning 50 games in the NBA is not easy. The NBA season is long, it’s grueling, it’s difficult, it’s emotional. But being […]

There’s no denying that the Cleveland Cavaliers‘ glory days came during the LeBron James era. In particular, it was during the NBA’s all-time leading scorer’s second stint with the Cavs that brought forth the first-ever championship for this team in franchise history. Well, this current iteration of the Cavs could be in line to reach […]

Another game, another stellar performance from Donovan Mitchell. The Cleveland Cavaliers guard extended his hot scoring streak by torching the Orlando Magic Tuesday night for 43 points in a 117-113 victory on the road. With that explosive showing against the Magic, Donovan Mitchell became just the first player since James Harden in the 2018-19 NBA […]

Donovan Mitchell’s brilliance has Cleveland Cavaliers fans spoiled and his Cavs teammates in awe. Take for example Darius Garland, who was left buzzing about yet another offensive onslaught from Mitchell, who scored 40 points on 14-for-25 shooting from the field in Cleveland’s 115-105 home win against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday. “It’s legendary,” Garland said […]

With the postseason only twelve days away from its commencement, teams with ambitions of winning the coveted 2023 NBA championship, such as the Cleveland Cavaliers, can ill-afford injuries, even to role players such as starting small forward Isaac Okoro. Okoro has missed the Cavs’ past three games due to a knee injury, and his status […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been rolling as of late, with their dynamic duo of Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland leading the way. Mitchell in particular has been on fire, as he’s scored 40 points in three straight games, helping the Cavs maintain their stranglehold on the four seed in the Eastern Conference. But even amid […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers finally won a game on Sunday after dropping two straight contests. This was thanks in large part to another dominant display from Cavs superstar Donovan Mitchell, who dropped another 40-piece all over an Indiana Pacers side that did not have the services of Tyrese Haliburton and Myles Turner on the evening. Mitchell […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are right at the cusp of securing the fourth seed in the East and homecourt advantage to begin the playoffs. They’ll need to dispatch the Indiana Pacers on Sunday to help seal the deal. Ahead of one of their last four contests to help clinch homecourt, one question worth asking before the […]

A newly-confirmed CBA change on super-max restrictions will benefit the Cleveland Cavs greatly. There have been a number of widespread changes as a result of the latest CBA update and one particular change will see teams no longer being restricted to just two designated super-max players. This, of course, has positive implications for a number […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have put in the hard work this season, and they have now secured a playoff berth out in the East. Positioning is still at play, though, with the Cavs currently sitting at the No. 4 spot in the conference with a 48-30 record. The New York Knicks, who have won three straight […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers may have lost their season series against the New York Knicks, 3-1, but it doesn’t bother Donovan Mitchell despite the possibility of facing his hometown team in the first round of the playoffs. New York handed Cleveland its latest defeat on Friday, with Jalen Brunson exploding for 48 points to propel the […]

To say that Donovan Mitchell is a big fan of Cleveland Cavaliers teammate Evan Mobley would be an understatement. So much so, that Spida has no doubt in his mind that the 21-year-old should be the frontrunner for this season’s Defensive Player of the Year award — and Mitchell actually has quite a compelling reason […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell reflected on a past playoff series during the second year of his career when asked whether the No. 3 seed is still in reach, Cleveland.com Cavs reporter Chris Fedor wrote in a Friday tweet. “You never know,” Donovan Mitchell said. “I will never forget my second year, we were not supposed […]

On Friday, the Cleveland Cavaliers will face the New York Knicks for the fourth and final time this season. The Knicks sit in fifth place in the Eastern Conference, four games behind the Cavs for fourth and 2.5 in front of the Brooklyn Nets. A win over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday and a loss […]

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach JB Bickerstaff highlighted the opportunities that came with the Cavs’ first playoff series since the 2017-18 season, Cleveland.com Cavs reporter Chris Fedor wrote in a Friday article. “We can say what we want to and I can give you all the coach speak you can handle, but from both sides, there’s an understanding […]

Jarrett Allen was unable to give it a go on Tuesday against the Atlanta Hawks due to injury. The Cleveland Cavaliers suffered a tightly-contested 120-118 loss against Trae Young and Co., and one could say that Allen might have made a big difference in the game if only he was available. The Cavs have another […]

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach J.B. Bickerstaff said center Jarrett Allen participated in some parts of practice, according to multiple sources. Guard Donovan Mitchell’s ankle does not seem to be an issue after he turned it on Tuesday’s 120-118 win by the Atlanta Hawks, ESPN Cleveland Cavs reporter Danny Cunningham wrote in a Thursday tweet. Forward Isaac Okoro […]

JR Smith absolutely loved his time with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Not only did he win his first championship there, but their incredible 2016 title was also the first for the city. However, there’s one thing he “hated” about the whole run. In a new interview, Smith opened up about his time in Cleveland and how […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers had an interesting rivalry midway through the 2010s that saw them meet up in the Finals in four straight seasons. The Cavs often weren’t much of a match for the Warriors, winning just one title during that stretch, but they were able to at least remain competitive with them in those Finals […]

A Wednesday article from the Ringer senior staff writer Michael Pina went over several comparisons for Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley. “Mobley’s stoic, deadpan demeanor hearkens back to Tim Duncan, while his defensive versatility and selfless attitude make him a direct descendant of Kevin Garnett,” wrote Pena. “‘I played with KG,’ says Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio. ‘He […]

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley revealed the two things he felt made him unique in a Wednesday article from the Ringer senior staff writer Michael Pina. “My adaptability and … ability to learn quickly on the fly,” Mobley said, via Pina. “I think those are the two things that make me unique.” From several calls to make Evan […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell had a heartfelt message for Atlanta Hawks coach Quin Snyder, the Athletic Cavs staff writer Kelsey Russo wrote in a Wednesday article. “I owe him a lot,” Donovan Mitchell said. “I’m forever grateful of Quin Snyder. He’s a hell of a coach and is going to have a lot of success […]

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach JB Bickerstaff shared his thoughts on a late-game call during a 120-118 victory by the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday. “They called a foul that wasn’t a foul,” JB Bickerstaff said in a postgame press conference, via Cleveland.com Cavs reporter Chris Fedor. “The defensive player should be covered and have a spot to land […]

Donovan Mitchell has put up the best season of his young career and one of the top individual seasons in Cleveland Cavaliers history. That’s not where his head is at, though. Mitchell tallied his 10th game of 40 points or more this season against the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday. That matched LeBron James for the […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell made sure to show some love to his former Utah Jazz coach and now Atlanta Hawks tactician Quin Snyder following their teams’ meeting on Wednesday. Snyder got the last laugh in the Cleveland-Atlanta showdown, as his Hawks narrowly edged the Cavs 120-118. While the Wine and Gold could have benefitted […]

Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell walked into Tuesday night’s road game against Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks needing just 13 points to reach a scoring milestone — the 10,000th-point plateau. Well, Donovan Mitchell made sure that the game won’t end without him joining an extremely exclusive NBA club of players who have racked up […]