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Cleveland Cavaliers superstar Donovan Mitchell is currently dealing with a lingering groin injury that forced him to skip practice on Tuesday. He was initially listed as doubtful for Wednesday’s clash against Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies, and we have now gotten final confirmation from the Cavs with regard to their star combo guard’s status […]

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach JB Bickerstaff said guard Donovan Mitchell was unable to practice because of a groin injury before the team takes on the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday, according to multiple sources. JB Bickerstaff said he was not sure of whether the 26-year-old guard will travel with the team to Memphis. He said was […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio, who recently earned his first minutes for the Cavs in over a year, didn’t take long to think back on his European basketball days when asked about a Memphis Grizzlies team that likes to “get a little chippy” by a Cavs beat reporter on Tuesday. “Coming from Europe, over there, […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio shared how it felt to be back on the court with his Cavs teammates after returning from injury in a Tuesday afternoon press conference. “Feeling weird,” Rubio said. “It’s been a long time since I’ve been out there. I didn’t practice much, almost nothing within 5-on-5. It’s something that I’m […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have made it official: Donovan Mitchell is doubtful to play on Wednesday against the Memphis Grizzlies due to his groin injury. Earlier, Cavs head coach JB Bickerstaff sparked concerns about Mitchell’s status for the game after he revealed that the superstar guard was unable to practice on Tuesday because of his groin […]

New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green couldn’t help but praise Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley following a 113-103 comeback win by the Cavs in Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on Monday. “He has incredible touch,” Willie Green said. “He can catch the ball at seven feet and shoot over the top of defenses. He did that […]

No one could have ever truly expected a clutch 3-pointer from Cleveland Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro. Okoro took a pass from center Jarrett Allen and confidently threw up a wide open 3-point shot with five minutes remaining, knocking down his second three of the night to put the Cavs up by 12 against the New […]

Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell was forced to leave Monday’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans due to a concerning injury. Mitchell checked out late in the third quarter of the contest and proceeded to the locker room. And then before the fourth quarter of the game started, the Cavs labeled him as questionable to […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers expedited their transition from an upstart, rebuilding team to a bonafide playoff squad with the offseason trade that brought Donovan Mitchell to town. Armed with a 27-17 record at the time of writing, the Cavs’ acquisition of Mitchell has been an unquestioned success. However, the Cavs don’t seem to be willing to […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell and forward Evan Mobley were not listed on the team’s injury reports before the Cavs face the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday, according to a Sunday tweet from ESPN Cavs reporter Danny Cunningham. Forwards Dean Wade, Dylan Windler and Isaiah Mobley were all listed as “out” for the Cavs. Everyone […]

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach JB Bickerstaff took the time to think about how often he could use a three-guard lineup with Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland and Ricky Rubio following a loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. “I think there are certain nights, depending on matchups, that we can get to it,” JB Bickerstaff said in a […]

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach JB Bickerstaff addressed the team’s struggles on the road following a 110-102 comeback victory by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Target Center on Saturday. “It’s playing in adverse environments, but find the consistency in the group to do the right thing over and over again,” JB Bickerstaff said in a postgame […]

Saturday’s matchup between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Minnesota Timberwolves was just another ordinary regular-season game — at least for most folks. This wasn’t the case for Cavs duo Kevin Love and Ricky Rubio, though, as the pair made their return to their former stomping ground. The two former Timberwolves stars were welcomed by the […]

Donovan Mitchell has played a pivotal role in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ success during the 2022-2023 season. He recently led the Cavs to a 119-113 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. Mitchell dropped 26 points in the game to help Cleveland maintain their 4th place standing in the Eastern Conference. However, Mitchell was reportedly dealing with […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are having a great season and have become one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference. The Cavs made a huge trade in the offseason to acquire star Donovan Mitchell from the Utah Jazz. Mitchell has solidified a core of four All-Star level players, along with Darius Garland, Jarrett Allen, and […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers hired Anderson Varejao as a Cavs player development consultant and a global ambassador, Cleveland.com Cavs reporter Chris Fedor reported in a Friday article. The former Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors center will “help lead the organization’s international partnership effort,” including in Latin America, Fedor wrote. He will also work with the team’s […]

The return of Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio from injury in a 119-113 win over the Portland Trail Blazers drew reactions from Cavaliers teammates and staff members alike, all with nothing but praise for the 32-year-old guard. “I thought it was awesome,” Bickerstaff said in a postgame press conference. “You watch all the time the […]

It’s nearly here, Cavs Nation. The Cleveland Cavaliers are targeting Thursday’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers for the return of Cavs guard Ricky Rubio should all have went well in Wednesday’s practice, according to multiple sources. After a year of waiting with nothing but constant updates from sources around the nation to tie us […]

ESPN analyst and former Cleveland Cavaliers center Kendrick Perkins called out Cavs forward Evan Mobley following a 116-114 loss to the Utah Jazz in Vivint Arena, Talkin’ NBA posted in a Tuesday tweet. “Where is Evan Mobley?” Perkins asked on NBA Today. “(Cavs center) Jarrett Allen went out last night. With seven minutes in the […]

Cleveland Cavaliers superstar Donovan Mitchell marked his return to his former stomping ground on Tuesday night with a 46-point explosion against the Utah Jazz. It was the first time Mitchell returned to the city he called home for the past five tears before making the big move to the Cavs during the offseason. Unfortunately for […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio is eyeing a return from injury against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday after a full year of rehabilitating an ACL tear in his left knee, according to a Wednesday tweet from ESPN Senior NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski. Rubio first tore his ACL in a late-2021 matchup with the New […]

Between highlighting Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell’s historic 71-point performance and his appearance at “The Decision” in 2010, Bleacher Report’s Taylor Rooks made sure to leave no question unchecked in a Jan. 10 edition of NBA on TNT Tuesday. “I’ve known you for quite some time now,” said Taylor Rooks, who recently talked to Mitchell […]

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, […]

Donovan Mitchell may be with the Cleveland Cavaliers now, but after spending five years with the Utah Jazz, there’s just no way he’d struggle scoring on his old stomping grounds. The Cavs guard proved just that as he exploded for 46 points in his first game back in Utah against the Jazz. Mitchell made 14 […]

As Donovan Mitchell returns to Salt Lake City for the first time since his offseason trade to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Utah Jazz made sure it’s extra special. The Jazz honored Mitchell in his first game back to his old stomping ground, playing a video tribute that shows some of his best moments with the […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell didn’t know what to expect before his first return to Utah since the Jazz traded him during a blockbuster trade in September, Cleveland.com Cavs reporter Chris Fedor wrote in a Monday article. “I hope it’s cheers,” Mitchell said. “We did a lot of great things there. Obviously, we didn’t accomplish […]

Ricky Rubio was having a strong, bounce-back campaign amidst the Cleveland Cavaliers’ resurgence during the 2021-22 campaign. Rubio endeared himself to the Cavs faithful with his penchant for making clutch shots as well as his leadership on and off the court. However, Rubio suffered a torn ACL in late December 2021, putting a damper on […]

It would have been a complete travesty if Donovan Mitchell wasn’t awarded the Eastern Conference Player of the Week title following his mind-blowing 71-point explosion against the Chicago Bulls last week. The 26-year-old also led the Cavs to a 3-0 record during that span, allowing him to secure the coveted award alongside Los Angeles Lakers […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland will play when the Cavs take on the Phoenix Suns on Sunday, according to a tweet from Cleveland.com Cavs reporter Chris Fedor. Cleveland will roll out a lineup of Garland, guard Donovan Mitchell, forward Isaac Okoro, forward Evan Mobley and center Jarrett Allen against the Suns, the Athletic reporter Kelsey […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are “keeping an eye on” Dallas Mavericks guard Tim Hardaway Jr. ahead of the trade deadline, according to a Sunday article from Sports Illustrated NBA analyst Grant Afseth. “The Cavs believe this player is available,” Cleveland.com Cavs reporter Chris Fedor said on the “Please Don’t Aggregate This” podcast. “And my sources tell […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers surprised the NBA world last season with the success they achieved despite the inexperienced and undermanned roster. Darius Garland and Evan Mobley had tremendous leaps in their careers, thus prompting the front office to execute a big-time trade by adding star guard Donovan Mitchell from the Utah Jazz. That move has catapulted […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell’s 71 points against the Chicago Bulls reminded former Los Angeles Lakers forward Luke Walton of when he witnessed Kobe Bryant score 81 points against the Toronto Raptors, Cleveland.com Cavs reporter Chris Fedor wrote in a Friday article. “It was just like Kob,” Luke Walton told cleveland.com. “That night in 2006, […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell will rest when the team takes on the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena on Friday, according to multiple sources. Mitchell, who recently took second place for Eastern Conference guards in the NBA’s first 2023 All-Star fan voting returns, will miss his first game since he was listed as “questionable” with […]

Cleveland Cavaliers fans are still on a high from Donovan Mitchell’s 71-point outburst on Monday night against the Chicago Bulls. This is despite the fact that the Cavs superstar followed up that mind-blowing performance with a rather forgettable 20-point effort on 6-of-20 shooting against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday. Mitchell may have not had the […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers feature three players, guards Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland, as well as center Jarrett Allen, in the first of the NBA’s 2023 All-Star voting returns, according to a Thursday tweet from Right Down Euclid writer Evan Dammarell. Donovan Mitchell took second place for guards in the East, placing ahead of Philadelphia 76ers […]

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 […]

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 […]

An ideal reality for the Cleveland Cavaliers to contend would include the emergence of third-year Cavs forward Isaac Okoro, Yahoo Sports senior writer Jake Fischer wrote in a Thursday article. “In a perfect world, Isaac Okoro, the No. 5 pick in the 2020 NBA draft, would emerge as the Cavaliers’ homegrown solution on the perimeter,” […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Raul Neto had to hold himself back during a postgame press conference following a 90-88 win over the Phoenix Suns in Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. “I worked my…” The 30-year-old Cavs guard said before he paused. “I work a lot. I was ready for that. I was just waiting for the opportunity. It […]