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Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson sees similarities between Warriors superstar Stephen Curry and Darius Garland and expounds on his take from coaching the revolutionary 3-point shooter en route to a championship. Despite watching Garland miss clutch free throws in a loss to the Houston Rockets, Atkinson, a former Warriors assistant coach who helped guide Golden […]

When music hits, it hits. This was the logic Cleveland Cavaliers star guard Darius Garland followed when it came to LiAngelo Ball’s viral song “Tweaker.” Garland appeared on FanDuel’s Run It Back show as a special guest on Thursday, giving his explanation on why Ball’s song has garnered a lot of popularity over the past […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are rolling and Darius Garland continues to play a key part in the team’s success. The Cavs guard has just been named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week for the second time this season, the NBA announced Monday. He joins Nikola Jokic and Jayson Tatum as the only players in the […]

The NBA regular-season schedule is rather unforgiving. The Cleveland Cavaliers needed to take on the Toronto Raptors on the second night of a back-to-back after claiming a rousing 129-122 win over the Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City Thunder the night before. And with it being a back-to-back, the Cavs decided to rest Donovan Mitchell — thrusting […]

It was another spectacular night as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night, 129-122, in what some have called a possible NBA Finals preview. As the Cavs hope to have a handful of All-Stars on their team, their frontman in Donovan Mitchell boasted a strong message focused towards the media after […]

It was a big showdown on Jan. 8 as the Cleveland Cavaliers and Oklahoma City Thunder faced off as they’re the best two teams in the conference record-wise. The Cavs ended up taking the victory, 129-122, and it was a complete team effort from the starters down to the second unit. Daris Garland had a […]

As the Cleveland Cavaliers continue to dominate in the NBA, part of the reason has been the performance of big man Evan Mobley in his fourth season. As Mobley is getting the help of Cavaliers teammates like Jarrett Allen, he has also received All-Star attention from people such as Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland. So […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers kept it rolling on Friday night, improving to 27-4 with a 149-135 victory over Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. In the process, the Cavs made franchise history. Their 149 points are the most ever in regulation. Via Cavs Notes: “The Cavs’ 149 PTS tonight are also their most points EVER scored […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers fans held their breath for a moment during their latest matchup against the Washington Wizards as Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell suffered injuries. At the beginning of the third quarter, Mitchell injured his right shoulder and left the game for a minute, but came into the game. Afterward, Mitchell shared an update on […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers flexed their muscle on Sunday, taking down the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics by a score of 115-111. This was the definition of a statement win for the Cavs, who sit at the top of the Eastern Conference with an 18-3 record. In the past, the C’s have tried to switch on […]

Cleveland Cavs All-Star Donovan Mitchell recently opened up about his relationship with teammate Darius Garland. After Mitchell shared his offseason conversation with coach Kenny Atkinson, he talked about his basketball connection with his backcourt mate in Garland. Mitchell believes that sharing that bond is vital for a team’s long-term success, per The Athletic’s Sam Amick. […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ fairytale run to begin the 2024-25 season has come to an end. Their season-starting winning streak of 15 games met its end as the Cavs ran into the buzzsaw that is the Boston Celtics in the NBA Cup, as their comeback efforts on Tuesday night came up short in a 120-117 defeat. […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers can’t be stopped. The Cavs extended their scorching streak to start the 2024-25 NBA regular season with a 128-114 win over LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Sunday. With that victory, Cleveland has improved to 15-0 and retained its status as the only undefeated team standing in […]

While the Cleveland Cavaliers keep making history with their 14-0 record to start the season, there has been some analysis of how they are getting the job done. As the Cavs are coming off another victory over the Bulls, star Donovan Mitchell has been exceptional to start the season as his usage has been a […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are 12-0 so far in the 2024-25 NBA season. It has been a successful start to the campaign to say the least, and Darius Garland is playing an impactful role. Garland, though, endured a down season in 2023-24. The Cavs guard recently addressed his 2024-25 campaign, a season in which he dealt […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have had a blistering start to the 2024-25 season. The Cavs improved to 11-0 with their Nov. 9 win over the Brooklyn Nets. Of course, Donovan Mitchell has been at the center of Cleveland’s success, but Darius Garland has gone on a run that has earned him high praise from the NBA. […]

On Saturday evening, the Cleveland Cavaliers moved to a perfect record of 11-0 with a narrow home win vs the Brooklyn Nets. The Cavs have already set the franchise record for most consecutive wins to open up a season, and point guard Darius Garland’s improved play has been a large part of the reason why, […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers grabbed a huge win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday evening, improving them to 8-0. The Cavs and Thunder are the only unbeaten teams in the Assocation. Darius Garland balled out in this one, scoring 39 points and making history in the process with his stellar performance. This is the team’s best […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers improved to a perfect 8-0 on Monday night with a big win over the struggling Milwaukee Bucks. Darius Garland played an integral part in the victory and in the process, put his name in Cavs history. With his 39 points, the guard tied LeBron James for the most games with 5+ three-pointers. […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are rolling to begin the 2024-25 season. Alongside the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Cavs are the only other undefeated team in the Association, sitting at 5-0. While their first three opponents, the Raptors, Pistons, and Wizards, weren’t the most difficult, Kenny Atkinson’s squad just beat the Knicks and the Lakers on Wednesday […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers remain one of the few undefeated teams in the Association. On Monday night, they improved to 4-0 with a 110-104 victory over the New York Knicks. The Cavs were led by Darius Garland in this matchup, who had a career night with 34 points. Garland has faced his fair share of criticism […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are gearing up for what should be an exciting 2024-25 season. The Cavs are bringing back one of the most talented young lineups in the league which includes sixth-year guard Darius Garland. Garland did not have his best year in 2023-24, but he is on a mission to prove those who doubt […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are preparing for what should be an exciting 2024-25 NBA season. The Cavs are returning multiple top-tier contributors including Donovan Mitchell, Jarrett Allen, Evan Mobley, and Darius Garland. In addition, Cleveland hired former Brooklyn Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson during the offseason. Atkinson is presenting change for the Cavs, and Garland gave […]

It’s almost the first week of September, which means that the newest iteration of everyone’s “beloved” basketball game franchise, NBA 2K25, is set to hit the market. Gameplay footage is making the rounds on social media to give fans a reason to spend their hard-earned money to pick up a copy of the game. But […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have one of the most dynamic backcourt combos in the league with the tandem of Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell, but could a breakup of that Cavs duo be on the horizon? Rumors sprouted following the Cavs’ second-round exit from the 2024 NBA Playoffs at the hands of the Boston Celtics that […]

The rumors of a potential Donovan Mitchell departure were loud as soon as the Cleveland Cavaliers traded for him back in 2022, but it seems as though the partnership between Mitchell and the Cavs will be extending beyond next season. According to the rumor mill, the most likely recourse for Mitchell is to sign a […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are amid a pivotal period ahead of the 2024-25 season. The Cavs are searching for their next head coach after parting ways with JB Bickerstaff. Moreover, rumors have surfaced that Cleveland could trade star guard Darius Garland. However, Cavs GM Koby Altman allegedly cleared rumors in a conversation with a renowned NBA […]

The 2024 offseason figures to be a very crucial one for the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavs are looking to keep Donovan Mitchell for the long haul, and it looks like all their major team decisions will be made with the intention of convincing him to re-up in Cleveland. And in the event that Mitchell commits […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are onto the playoffs! After weeks of dangerously hovering over the Play-In Tournament, they are finally out of the woods. A solid wire-to-wire win over the Indiana Pacers guaranteed that the Cavs would finish in at least fourth place, at the very least. A big game from Donovan Mitchell and a clutch […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are not having a great finish to their 2023-24 NBA regular season. It appears as though the Cavs were going to snap a two-game losing skid on Sunday only for them to suffer another setback — this one arguably the most brutal so far in the campaign. Despite establishing a 26-point lead […]

As the Cleveland Cavaliers continue to struggle, former NBA player Kendrick Perkins expressed his belief that it’s time for the team to break up the Donovan Mitchell-Darius Garland tandem. When the Cavs traded for Mitchell from the Utah Jazz last season, there were high hopes that his pairing with fellow All-Star in Garland will lead […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers find themselves in a bit of a cold stretch, as their 107-104 loss to the Miami Heat on Wednesday night ended up being their fourth loss in the past six games. While the team is dealing with a handful of injuries, Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen have been tasked with leading the […]

Although the Boston Celtics are seemingly running away with the top seed in the Eastern Conference, the Cleveland Cavaliers still can’t take their foot off the gas as they look to guarantee at least a No. 2 seed come playoff time. The Cavs helped that cause by stopping their two-game losing skid and defeating the […]