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Cleveland Cavaliers · NBA rumors: Donovan Mitchell's potential $208 million Cavs contract extension gets update after J.B. Bickerstaff firing

The Cleveland Cavaliers are revamping their team after their second-round playoff exit to Boston Celtics. The Cavs parted ways with five-year head coach JB Bickerstaff on Thursday to spark their offseason moves. Furthermore, Donovan Mitchell’s contract extension talks have gained rumors of more potential trade suitors. Analysts have speculated on whether or not Mitchell will […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · Cavs part ways with JB Bickerstaff after disappointing playoff exit

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach J.B. Bickerstaff has been relieved of his duties Thursday as according to breaking news from Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The Cavs had just been eliminated from the playoffs after losing to the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Bickerstaff had been the head coach for the Cavs since 2020 where […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · Dan Gilbert's role in Cavs' offseason amid Donovan Mitchell rumors gets clarity

It seems like a highly active offseason looms for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Coming off a second-round elimination in the playoffs, the Cavs enter the regrouping period amid a plethora of rumors surrounding their key players. This is exactly why team owner Dan Gilbert is expected to be involved in whatever happens this summer. ESPN’s Brian […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · NBA rumors: Cavs 'very optimistic' about Donovan Mitchell signing contract extension

The Cleveland Cavaliers are out of the NBA Playoffs and all the chatter since being eliminated by the Boston Celtics is the future of Donovan Mitchell. Trade buzz is surrounding the superstar, who is eligible to sign an extension this summer. While there’s been belief he might not put pen to paper, the Cavs are […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · NBA rumors: Jarrett Allen has 'numerous admirers' amid Cavs frustration buzz

Healthwise, it was a rough campaign for the Cleveland Cavaliers. The team was riddled with injuries throughout the regular season. In the playoffs, they bowed out to the Boston Celtics, and one could argue that missing Donovan Mitchell (for two games) and Jarrett Allen had plenty to do with it. Allen, in particular, was sidelined […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · NBA rumors: Multiple teams interested in Darius Garland trade with Cavs over Trae Young

This offseason is shaping up to be one of the most pivotal in recent Cleveland Cavaliers history. It seems like the franchise is at a crossroads. Donovan Mitchell will be entering the final year of his deal, as it’s a guarantee that he’ll be turning down his player option for the 2025-26 season, questions surrounding […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · NBA rumors: Jarrett Allen likely done with Cavs amid allegations he 'refused' injection to help injury

The Cleveland Cavaliers season came to an end on Wednesday night when they suffered a 113-98 loss to the Boston Celtics in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference semifinals series. Immediately after the loss, tons of rumors surrounding the Cavs and their upcoming offseason came out, and one guy who was the subject of many […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · NBA rumors: Evan Mobley's Cavs extension gets clarity

The Clevaland Cavaliers have a few pressing roster questions to answer after the Boston Celtics took a 113-98 win in Game 5 on Wednesday night to send the Cavs packing from the 2024 NBA playoffs. The main storyline for the Cavs this offseason will be the future of Donovan Mitchell and whether or not he’d […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · JB Bickerstaff's Cavs future in 'serious jeopardy'

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ 2023-24 season came to an end on Wednesday night when the Boston Celtics took a 113-98 win in Game 5 to finish off the series. In the final two games of the series, the Cavs didn’t really stand much of a chance. In Game 4, Donovan Mitchell joined Jarrett Allen on the […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · NBA rumors: Darius Garland's Cavs future gets intriguing Timberwolves link

Major questions await the Cleveland Cavaliers in what’s shaping up to be a crucial offseason for them following their second-round exit in the 2024 NBA playoffs that came at the hands of the Boston Celtics. The status of Donovan Mitchell will be the main story to watch, as the Cavs may end up trading him […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · Heartbroken Dan Gilbert shares emotional message after Cavs' embarrassing playoff exit vs Celtics

It was a valiant effort by the Cleveland Cavaliers but their NBA Playoffs run had to be cut short. Coach JB Bickerstaff was losing two of his biggest stars, Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen, in their clash against the Boston Celtics. This made it easy for the Cavs to collapse given that they had to […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · NBA rumors: Hawks emerge as potential Cavs partner in Donovan Mitchell trade

The Cleveland Cavaliers were on borrowed time the moment Donovan Mitchell sustained a calf injury that forced him out of Game 4 of their second-round matchup against the Boston Celtics. Calf strains are tricky to deal with; thus, Mitchell missed Game 5 on Wednesday even with the Cavs’ season on the line as they entered […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · LeBron James' attendance at Game 4 vs. Celtics sparks eye-opening Brian Windhorst revelation

The Cleveland Cavaliers put up a good fight in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference semifinals series against the Boston Celtics, but they ultimately ended up suffering a 109-102 loss, falling in a 3-1 series deficit in the process. While it was great to see the team put up a good fight, despite being without […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · JB Bickerstaff slams officiating in Cavs' Game 4 loss to Celtics

The Cleveland Cavaliers are down three games to one against the Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum-led Boston Celtics in the NBA Playoffs. A lot of it has to do with the squad being with the injury bug. First, it was Jarrett Allen who went down. Then, Donovan Mitchell went down and could not perform. An […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · LeBron James' Game 4 attendance vs. Celtics sparks Cavs return buzz

After winning the Larry O’Brien trophy for the fourth time in his career, LeBron James’ stint with the Los Angeles Lakers has been filled with frustration and heartbreaks. They would either not make it to the NBA Playoffs or crash so badly that they got demolished. Rumors are swirling around about his possible departure from […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · Brian Windhorst drops bold Evan Mobley 'championship' take after bashing him before Game 2

The Cleveland Cavaliers shocked everyone when they blew out the Boston Celtics on Thursday night by a score of 118-94, and at the center of their strong performance was Evan Mobley. The talented big man helped the Cavs get off to a strong start, and his performance was so good that it even convinced Brian […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · Cavs' Caris LeVert reveals Donovan Mitchell noise that sparked bench in Game 2 vs Celtics

Leading up to the Cleveland Cavaliers’ Game 2 win, there were plenty of grumblings about how Donovan Mitchell needed help offensively. On Thursday, the Cavs finally delivered. Sparked by a strong second half, the team managed to defeat the Boston Celtics and tie the series at one win apiece. Caris LeVert was a big part […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · Cavs' Evan Mobley duplicates LeBron James masterpiece in stunning upset of Celtics

The Cleveland Cavaliers, despite making it this far in the 2024 NBA playoffs, haven’t inspired much confidence. What the Cavs are doing must be celebrated, as they made it to the second round of the playoffs for the first time in the post-LeBron James era. Instead, the dominant narrative surrounding them has been the underperformance […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · Cavs' JB Bickerstaff shares eye-opening realization about major Celtics-Magic difference

It’s not always the easiest task to adjust to a new opponent after a hard-fought seven-game series; after all, the team gets acclimated to playing against a certain opponent, and with it comes a specific gameplan that the team then tries to implement to the best of their abilities. For the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Boston […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · Brian Windhorst blasts Cavs despite playoff series win

On Sunday afternoon, Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers officially punched their ticket to the second round of the NBA playoffs with a come from behind home win over the Orlando Magic in Game 7 of that series. The Cavs initially found themselves down by 20 points earlier on in the game, but ultimately, the […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · Donovan Mitchell issues Celtics warning to Cavs after first round win

Donovan Mitchell is definitely ecstatic to see the Cleveland Cavaliers make it to the second round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs; however, he knows very well that winning just the first round isn’t their goal. As they now gear up for the Boston Celtics, Mitchell wants his team to be ready. Speaking to reporters following […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · Cavs fans send bold message to Celtics ahead of Round 2 clash

Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers are through the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs. Scoring a ticket to the Eastern Conference semifinals was not a walk in the park for the Cavs, though, as they had to deal with the Orlando Magic in the most games possible. It’s not about to get any […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · Donovan Mitchell, Cavs make all sorts of history in epic Game 7 comeback vs. Magic

Without Jarrett Allen, it looked like the Cleveland Cavaliers were in trouble. No one could stop the wrath of the Paolo Banchero-led Orlando Magic for a while and it looked like they were going to advance. Thankfully, Donovan Mitchell stepped on the gas pedal and had a heavy foot that never went up again. He […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · Cavs' Jarrett Allen gets crucial Game 7 status update amid rib injury

The first four games of the NBA Playoffs series between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Orlando Magic were fairly straightforward wins for the home team. But the last two contests have been chock-full of drama, clutch plays, historic showings and gritty defense. To put it simpler, there is a strong element of unpredictability at work in […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · Cavs' Donovan Mitchell fully embraces Game 7 vs. Magic with powerful message

The Cleveland Cavaliers couldn’t close out the Orlando Magic in Game 6 on Friday night, as they suffered a 103-96 loss to force a do-or-die Game 7 to determine who will move on to play the Boston Celtics in the second round of the playoffs. And even though the loss was still fresh, Donovan Mitchell […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · Donovan Mitchell's wasted 50-point game sparks Cavs backlash

The Cleveland Cavaliers pulled off a blockbuster trade for Donovan Mitchell in 2022 so they could have a battle-tested superstar who could help elevate the team. On Friday night, during Game 6 of the Cavs’ 2024 first-round series against the Orlando Magic, Mitchell was fulfilling his mission as his team’s main man just so they […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · Cavs' Donovan Mitchell enters Kobe Bryant, LeBron James territory in 50-point Game 6 vs. Magic

Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell entered rare air on Friday, despite losing 103-96 to the Orlando Magic. Mitchell amassed 50 points, building on his solid performance in the Cavs’ Game 5 victory on Tuesday. Mitchell’s monster performance was the second-highest scoring playoff outing in franchise history, via BIGPLAY Cleveland Show. He finished with just one […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · Cavs' Jarrett Allen gets worrisome injury update for Game 6 vs. Magic

The Cleveland Cavaliers are coming off a huge Game 5 victory in their first-round matchup against the Orlando Magic. They only need one more win to punch their ticket to the next round to face the Boston Celtics, but the Cavs know that winning in the Magic’s stomping grounds of Kia Arena is easier said […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · Donovan Mitchell's true feelings on Darius Garland's big game, Cavs' Game 5 win vs. Magic

The Cleveland Cavaliers bounce back. After falling in their last two games, the Cavs took home a 104-103 victory over the Orlando Magic in Game 5 of their playoff series on Tuesday. Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland led the way, scoring 28 and 23 points, respectively. Garland tallied 17 points in the first quarter alone, […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · Jarrett Allen's injury absence sparks major fears among Cavs fans

The Cleveland Cavaliers are without one of their major weapons in Game 5 of their first-round series versus the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night. Cavs big man Jarrett Allen, who has been tremendous in the series, has been declared out for Game because of an upper-body injury, as reported by Shams Charania of The Athletic. […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · Donovan Mitchell's frustrated reaction to Cavs' horrible Game 4 vs. Magic

The Cleveland Cavaliers once looked as though they were going to easily smash and eliminate the Orlando Magic in the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs. That is clearly not the case anymore, as the Cavs’ 2-0 series lead has now been completely evaporated, with the Magic winning both Games 3 and 4 at […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · Cavs guard Darius Garland's true thoughts on war of words with Jalen Suggs

The Cleveland Cavaliers continue to reflect on their disappointing 112-89 Game 4 loss to the Orlando Magic. The Magic’s stars outplayed the Cavs’, as evidenced by Darius Garland and Donovan Mithcell’s sub-20-point performances. Garland got chippy with Jalen Suggs during the challenging afternoon and provided insight into the altercation after the game. Cleveland was only […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · Cavs annihilated on social media after atrocious 29-point second half in Game 4 loss to Magic

The Cleveland Cavaliers are enduring a cold slump during the first round of the NBA Playoffs. The Cavs lost Game 4 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal matchup against the Magic 112-89. Moreover, fans on social media are in mayhem after Cleveland’s lackluster second-half showing. The Cavs amassed just 29 points in the second half after […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · Donovan Mitchell, Jarrett Allen issue stern reminder to Cavs after Game 2 win

Many believed that the Cleveland Cavaliers drew one of the easiest possible first-round matchups in the Eastern Conference when they secured a 4/5 tussle against the Orlando Magic. So far, through the first two games of the season, that has turned out to be true. The Magic have struggled to generate much offense, and the […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · Jarrett Allen sounds off on Cavs' growth after 2023 playoff disaster

The Cleveland Cavaliers earned a Game 2 victory over the Orlando Magic on Monday, winning by a final score of 96-86. It has been a great start to the NBA playoffs for Cleveland, as they now hold a 2-0 lead over Orlando. The job is obviously not finished, but Jarrett Allen is confident in his […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · Cavs' Jarrett Allen duplicates rare Kevin Love feat as Cleveland goes up 2-0 vs. Magic

Jarrett Allen has been making his presence felt lately. Fresh off a 16-point, 18-rebound performance in Game 1, the center notched up another double-double as the Cleveland Cavaliers took home a 96-86 victory over the Orlando Magic on Monday. This time, Allen scored 16 points and hauled down 20 boards, nine of which were on […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · Donovan Mitchell's powerful message proves Cavs has moved on from 2023 playoff disappointment

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ NBA Playoffs campaign is in full swing. This squad has learned from the past after losing against the New York Knicks in last year’s first round. Paolo Banchero and the rest of the Orlando Magic got suffocated by JB Bickerstaff’s schemes. Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley disallowed any other member of the […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · Donovan Mitchell's blunt take on Cavs' epic Game 1 win vs. Magic

The Cleveland Cavaliers are creeping closer to the second round of the NBA Playoffs. Their rim protection against the Orlando Magic-led Paolo Banchero and the rest of their squad who are dependent on attacking the rim could not do much against the personnel of JB Bickerstaff’s Cavs. Donovan Mitchell popped off and not a single […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · Darius Garland's immediate reaction to Cavs' Game 1 win over Magic

The Cleveland Cavaliers began their 2024 NBA Playoffs journey with a bang on Saturday afternoon, beating the Orlando Magic 97-83 at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. The Cavs came out firing from the jump and quickly set the tone, with Donovan Mitchell leading the charge as he dropped a game-high 30 points. Following the victory, Darius […]

Cleveland Cavaliers · Cavs' Donovan Mitchell gets real on key role of his teammates ahead of playoffs

The Cleveland Cavaliers became a legitimate playoff team during the 2022-23 season, thanks in large part to the superstar play of Donovan Mitchell. However, the Cavaliers’ first trip to the playoffs in the post-LeBron James era was shortly-lived. The New York Knicks overwhelmed the Cavs with their physicality, sending them home early by defeating them […]

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