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Kendrick Perkins is one of the most notorious NBA pundits with a considerable media presence these days. His takes can range from the improbable, to the absolutely insane. If there’s one thing Perkins is elite at, it’s at riling up every fanbase, for better or for worse. But his opinion of the Cleveland Cavaliers after […]

Months after being teased a trade to the New York Knicks, the Donovan Mitchell trade saga has finally reached its conclusion after the Cleveland Cavaliers acquired the explosive scoring guard in a blockbuster trade with the Utah Jazz. After a hot start to last season stymied by injury problems that led to the Cavaliers’ unceremonious […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers just blew up the preseason after trading for star shooting guard Donovan Mitchell. In the midst of the Collin Sexton contract impasse, the Cavs had pulled the trigger on a deal sending Sexton to the Utah Jazz along with Lauri Markkanen, Ochair Agbaji, three unprotected first-round picks, and two pick swaps. The […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers just pulled a trigger on a blockbuster trade deal that could change the landscape of the NBA. With Donovan Mitchell now in the mix, the Cavs have become a real threat in the Eastern Conference. At this point, it would actually be foolish to completely rule out this team as a potential […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio had two very productive seasons playing alongside Donovan Mitchell with the Utah Jazz a few years ago. This is likely why the veteran point guard was excited to hear the news about the Cavs acquiring Mitchell via trade from the Jazz. Rubio took to Twitter to express his eagerness to […]

The Utah Jazz have had quite the offseason. First, they traded All-Star center Rudy Gobert to the Minnesota Timberwolves for an unprecedented package of picks. On Thursday, the Jazz agreed to trade Donovan Mitchell to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Similarly, they landed a huge haul for the All-Star guard. In return, the Jazz are getting Lauri […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers shocked the entire NBA world on Thursday by pulling off a blockbuster trade with the Utah Jazz for star guard Donovan  Mitchell. Shortly after the news broke, Cavs PG Darius Garland hopped on Twitter and expressed his excitement to link up with Spida in this new-look backcourt. Mitchell is clearly feeling the […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers shocked the NBA world on Thursday when they pulled off a blockbuster trade with the Utah Jazz to bring Donovan Mitchell to town. While most of the Mitchell trade talks seemed to have been focused on the Knicks, the Cavs quietly worked out a deal with the Jazz and pulled the trigger […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers made a huge move on Thursday, agreeing to a blockbuster trade for Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell. The move makes the Cavs a major player in the Eastern Conference, while also giving them one of the better backcourts in the league with Mitchell and Darius Garland. An excited Garland took to Twitter […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers were well represented in this past week’s FIBA Basketball World Cup European Qualifiers second-round window. Current Cavs wingman Lauri Markkanen led the Finnish squad to a 76-68 victory over Estonia with 18 points on 50% shooting and nine boards. Finland became the first European team to punch its ticket to the FIBA Basketball […]

While Evan Mobley fell a little bit short in the Rookie of the Year race, his future with the Cleveland Cavaliers is shining brighter than ever. He figures to be the future (or actually the present) of the Cavs franchise alongside Darius Garland, and he is already impressing a lot of people within the organization. […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ triumph over the Golden State Warriors back in the 2016 NBA Finals was one of the greatest sporting achievements ever. No team in NBA history had ever come back from a 3-1 deficit on the biggest stage in basketball, and yet, led by Greatest of All Time candidate and Ohio native LeBron […]

With the new NBA season about to start soon, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland is making sure to use his remaining time to serve his community. Even better, Garland is not only focusing on Cleveland. He’s also getting back to his roots that helped shape the basketball player he is today. Over the weekend, Garland […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers were one of the biggest surprises during the 2021-22 season. They spent the early portion of the season among the top teams in the Eastern Conference, before injuries eventually took their toll on the team, causing them to flame out in the Play-In Tournament. According to Lauri Markkanen, if it weren’t for […]

LeBron James and Kevin Love are no longer teammates on the Cleveland Cavaliers. But that’s not going to prevent them from reminiscing on the good old days when they ran the Eastern Conference on the Cavs, and James took a trip down memory lane this afternoon to praise Love for a particular play during their […]

After the anti-climactic end to the Kevin Durant trade saga, all eyes are on Donovan Mitchell. The Utah Jazz guard is now the hottest commodity on the trade market. Teams like the Cleveland Cavaliers, New York Knicks and Miami Heat are all gunning for the services of Mitchell next season. However, the Jazz have an […]

Much has been said about whether or not the Cleveland Cavaliers must trade Cedi Osman. Admittedly, there are compelling arguments to move him out, but there are also interesting reasons to keep him with the Cavs. First, let’s acknowledge a very good reality for Cleveland fans: suddenly, the Cavaliers have a ton of depth. Depth […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will certainly be a team to watch in 2022-23 after a promising campaign last season. While Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen steal most of the spotlight, you can’t forget about Caris LeVert either. The Cavs went out and acquired the guard at the trade deadline in March from the Indiana […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are coming off their finest season, at least since LeBron James left the team in the summer of 2018. They might improve further by adding All-Star Donovan Mitchell. The Cavs ended last season with a record of 44–38 and were the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference. Even though they were defeated […]

The chase for Utah Jazz superstar Donovan Mitchell continues to heat up. All of a sudden, the Cleveland Cavaliers have popped up as a potential landing spot for the All-Star shooting guard, with a handful of other teams also mentioned to be in the mix. The good news for the Cavs is that according to […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Collin Sexton still haven’t arrived at a mutually acceptable deal. This means that a possible Sexton deal with another NBA team is still on the table. Enter the Dallas Mavericks. It’s no secret that the Mavs still need to find a way to replace Jalen Brunson’s playmaking and scoring role from […]

With the news of Kevin Durant’s decision to stick with the Brooklyn Nets, Donovan Mitchell has become the most highly-touted name available on the trade market. While teams like the New York Knicks and Miami Heat have been a few in hot pursuit of the Utah Jazz guard, the Cleveland Cavaliers have reportedly thrown their […]

Back in 2015, the New York Knicks sent JR Smith and Iman Shumpert to the Cleveland Cavaliers as part of a three-team deal that also involved the Oklahoma City Thunder. At that point in time, both players were considered surplus to requirements in New York, and most folks believed that they wouldn’t do much with […]

There continues to be radio silence regarding the status of Collin Sexton’s contract talks. The restricted free agent remains unsigned with his NBA future somewhat uncertain. While most signs point to Sexton returning to the Cavs, there have been some recent whispers that the team may be exploring some sign-and-trade opportunities. Both the Mavericks and […]

At this point in the offseason, Collin Sexton still has not found a resolution with the Cleveland Cavaliers with regard to his pending contract extension. Right now, it seems that he has taken it upon himself to try and do everything he can to make sure that he gets the money he feels he deserves. […]

Evan Mobley had a tremendous rookie campaign, and there’s no doubt that this young man was integral to the Cleveland Cavaliers’ success last season. More of the same will be expected from him in his sophomore year, and at this point, it is clear that the 21-year-old is already putting the necessary work in during […]

There’s a lot to like about the Cleveland Cavaliers’ very promising young core. The front office clearly feels the same way as well, which is likely why they’re looking to enter the new season with pretty much the same core group. This doesn’t mean, however, that there aren’t going to be any more changes between […]

On Wednesday, Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic made headlines after a dominant display for Slovenia, as they took down Nikola Jokic and the Serbian national team in a tune-up game for the upcoming 2022 EuroBasket tournament. 24 hours later and it’s Cleveland Cavaliers big man Lauri Markkanen who stole the show. Markkanen led Finland to […]

Collin Sexton’s intensity on the court is well-known amongst NBA fans. When he wants to turn it on, the Cleveland Cavaliers star can definitely up the intensity meter up to 100. Whether it’s on offense or defense, you can almost always count on him to bring it everytime. Amid his current contract dispute with the […]

There are many reasons to be optimistic about the Cleveland Cavaliers for the 2022-23 season. After all, they enjoyed their first winning season since LeBron James departed to join the Los Angeles Lakers following the 2017–18 campaign. In 2021-22, they ended with a 44-38 record. Even though the Cavs were defeated by the Brooklyn Nets […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are expected to make some noise in the Eastern Conference this season, barring injuries of course. They also now know who their first opponent will be to kick off the campaign. The Cavs are set to face the Toronto Raptors on October 19th on the road. Via Chris Fedor: NBA will be […]

After earning an All-Star nod for the first time in his still nascent NBA career, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland has turned his attention this offseason to getting even better. Here’s the incoming fourth-year Cavs star almost nonchalantly toying with the competition during NBA trainer Jamal Richardson’s sessions. Darius Garland so smooth out there 🥶 […]

At this point in the offseason, Collin Sexton’s contract negotiations have been one of the biggest issues for the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 23-year-old still remains at an impasse with the Cavs and it just doesn’t feel like there has been any major movement of late. Training camp is fast approaching and the idea of Sexton […]

The whispers just won’t die down. In fact, they’re getting louder and louder. At this point, it just feels like a return to his beloved Cleveland Cavaliers has all of a sudden become a distinct possibility for LeBron James. One of LeBron’s former teammates seems to think so. On a recent episode of his Road Trippin’ podcast […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have one of the brightest young cores in the entire NBA today. Their breakout performance last season is a clear testament to this fact. Now looking ahead to the 2022-23 campaign, it appears as though this core is about to get a major upgrade. Based on an insider report, it looks like […]

Could LeBron James really return to his beloved Cleveland Cavaliers for a third time in his career? There has been a lot of talk about this prospect with The King now entering the final season of his deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. If you ask WWE superstar The Miz, however, the Parma, Ohio native […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have to make a decision on Caris LeVert. When it comes down to it, however, the Cavs can only start one shooting guard in 2022–23. That’s a pickle because they also have to decide on Collin Sexton. That means either LeVert or the unsigned Sexton for the Cavs. Right now, despite the […]

Darius Garland is coming off the best season of his career with the Cleveland Cavaliers last term. The 22-year-old has had tremendous progress in his first three seasons in the league, and there’s no denying that the former fifth overall pick has adjusted to life in the NBA quite well. Garland recently made a guest […]

Collin Sexton still has not reached an agreement with the Cleveland Cavaliers with regard to his new contract. The 23-year-old remains to be one of the biggest names still available in free agency at this point in the offseason, and unfortunately for him, it seems that there hasn’t been much progress with the Cavs in […]