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With rumors surrounding the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA, there is some talk about a team in the city in regards to the ever-growing WNBA. Despite a crushing playoff exit for Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers, the team had enormous success, which only a WNBA team could continue to grow the city, though there could […]

As the Cleveland Cavaliers try to shake off a disappointing playoff exit in the second round of the NBA Playoffs to the Indiana Pacers after finishing first in the Eastern Conference, the team is looking to run it back and compete for a championship. However, the Cavs could be in serious jeopardy due to their […]

Cleveland Cavs All-Star Donovan Mitchell addressed leading a new era of the franchise with All-Stars Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, and a supporting cast of players in comparison to the LeBron James and Kyrie Irving-led 2016 team. After Mitchell endured the Cavs’ disappointing playoff run, he reflected on Cleveland’s epic 2024-25 campaign, the disappointment that followed, […]

Cavs All-Star Donovan Mitchell shared his honest feelings over losing to the Indiana Pacers, 4-1, in the second round of the playoffs. For Mitchell, a deep playoff run was imminent after a historic regular season. However, injuries to All-Stars Darius Garland and Evan Mobley hindered a promising campaign. Then, Mitchell suffered a left ankle sprain […]

After the Cleveland Cavs’ second-round playoff exit against the Indiana Pacers, All-Star Donovan Mitchell was so devastated over the loss that he didn’t leave the city. Mitchell remains invested in the Cavs’ success. Despite losing the Eastern Conference semifinals to the Pacers 4-1, Cleveland had a thrilling regular-season run, which made accepting elimination that much […]

While Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland is in rampant trade rumors, the latest news from Monday is that he had surgery to repair a great toe injury. With the trade rumors around the Cavs guard likely to continue, the question of whether Garland will be good to go by training camp has been answered by […]

After the Cleveland Cavaliers disappointingly lost to the Indiana Pacers, there could be some reactionary voices saying to blow up the team. While the rumors are that the Cavaliers won’t go that far and tear it all down, there could be some risk in losing some key bench players. Two standout players off the bench […]

Kenny Atkinson started his tenure with the Cleveland Cavaliers facing high expectations. Almost a year later, the former Brooklyn Nets coach checked all of the boxes for the team except the biggest on; playoff success. Despite a stellar series from Donovan Mitchell, the Cavaliers fell short against the Indiana Pacers, walking away from the second […]

On Tuesday night, the Cleveland Cavaliers saw their 2024-25 season come to an end with a crushing Game 5 loss at home vs the Indiana Pacers. Donovan Mitchell filled the stat sheet but struggled with his efficiency in this game, and he was one of several Cavs players visibly hampered by injury in the contest. […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers were one of the best teams in the NBA all season long, but sometimes a bad matchup is all it takes to turn a dream season into a nightmare in a matter of days. That is exactly what happened in this second round playoff series, as the Indiana Pacers swiftly took care […]

On Tuesday evening, the Cleveland Cavaliers were eliminated from playoff contention with a home loss to the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 of their second round series. The Cavs led this game by 19 points in the first half but ultimately went cold on offense, succumbing to a Pacers team that looked much more prepared […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ season is officially over, as they were defeated 114-105 by the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 of the playoffs. It was win-or-go-home for the Cavs, and though they had a sizeable lead during the game, they were not able to keep it, and the Pacers stormed back to win. Despite coming into […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are now down 3-1 in their series against the Indiana Pacers, and things are getting worse before they get any better. After halftime of Game 4, Donovan Mitchell did not return to the floor for the Cavs, as he was dealing with an ankle injury. Mitchell is now a game-time decision for […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Indiana Pacers 126-104 in Game 3 of their second-round series. Cleveland secured a much-needed win bringing the series to 2-1 in favor of Indiana. Donovan Mitchell lead the way for the Cavaliers on Friday, scoring 43 points in the win, his second straight game scoring more than 40. Evan Mobley […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are sitting in a 0-2 hole against the Indiana Pacers and have to win Game 3 to stay in this series. That will mean brilliance from Cavs guard Donovan Mitchell, who is undoubtedly their best player. Early in the first half, Spida was already showing his greatness. Mitchell put Tyrese Haliburton in […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are in a must-win situation for Game 3 against the Indiana Pacers as they’re down 2-0 in the series. There have been a few things that have not gone right for the Cavs through this series, and one of them is injuries. In Game 2, the Cavs were missing three key players, […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are on the road for Games 3 and 4 against the Indiana Pacers in their second-round series. The Cavaliers are down 0-2 in the series and are still waiting for Darius Garland to return from a toe injury. Cleveland head coach Kenny Atkinson provided an update on Donovan Mitchell’s backcourt mate ahead […]

After a highlight reel dunk from Donovan Mitchell, the TNT broadcast mentioned something interesting about the Cavs guard. They said that he’s playing through a calf injury. Still, it didn’t stop him from dropping 48 points in a thrilling Game 2. Following the game, Mitchell said via Evan Dammarell of ClutchPoints on X (formerly Twitter) […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers lost a heartbreaker in Game 2 against the Indiana Pacers, as Tyrese Haliburton sent them home after a game-winning three-pointer with seconds remaining. Haliburton was at the free-throw line to cut the Pacers’ deficit to one point, but he missed the second free throw, and he was able to get his own […]

Although Donovan Mitchell dropped 48 points in the Cavs’ Game 2 loss, everyone took a look in the mirror, including center Jarrett Allen. When asked about Mitchell’s performance, the center gave an interesting note about his individual performance. “It means I need to play harder as well,” Allen said via Evan Dammarell of ClutchPoints on […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have found themselves in early trouble in the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the Indiana Pacers, who took Game 1 in convincing fashion. After that 121-112 loss in the series opener, Donovan Mitchell and the Cavs came into Tuesday night’s Game 2 looking to avoid falling down a 2-0 […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers lost Game 1 of their second-round matchup against the Indiana Pacers, 121-112. It was a good game from both teams, but the Pacers were hitting on all cylinders and could barely be stopped. There were times when the Cavs would get close and take the lead in the second half, but the […]

Cavs star Donovan Mitchell accomplished a feat that only Michael Jordan achieved in any Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs. In 33 minutes of action of Game 1 against the Indiana Pacers, Mitchell finished with a stat line of 33 points, five rebounds, four assists, and a steal. He shot 13-of-30 from the field and […]

Donovan Mitchell has done nothing but transform the Cleveland Cavaliers ever since the team brought him in via trade back in 2022. But this year is different; Mitchell and the Cavs won 64 regular-season games and have emerged as a legitimate championship contender in the process. And on Wednesday night, the Cavs continued to take […]

Donovan Mitchell channeled the likes of a Michael Jordan performance in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 121-100 victory against the Miami Heat in Game 1 of the East First Round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs on Sunday night. In 33 minutes of action, Mitchell finished with a stat line of 30 points, five rebounds, four assists, and […]

Ahead of the 2024-25 postseason, Cavs All-Star Donovan Mitchell knows this is his best chance of winning a championship. After Mitchell and the Cavs won 60+ games, he believes his team is talented enough to knock off the champion Boston Celtics and win the 2025 NBA Finals. In his third season with the Cavs, Mitchell […]

When Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James famously announced that he was joining the Miami Heat, a young Cleveland Cavs All-Star Donovan Mitchell stood outside a Boys & Girls Club in Greenwich, Connecticut. Nearly 15 years removed from James leaving the franchise that drafted him, Mitchell and the Cavs won 60+ games in a historic […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are making progress with the recovery of Donovan Mitchell’s injury timeline. Mitchell missed the last week of games due to an ankle injury. He suffered it in the Cavs’ matchup against the San Antonio Spurs on April 6, which had him miss the remainder of the regular season. Head coach Kenny Atkinson […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have shown since the start of the season that they are one the best teams in the league this year. They received more validation from that statement in the latest game after defeating the Chicago Bulls 135-113 and securing the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference. The Cavs now have the […]

.Cleveland Cavaliers star shooting guard Donovan Mitchell had Cavs fans holding their collective breath when he exited Sunday night’s game against the Sacramento Kings after hurting his left ankle in the third quarter. However, fears about a major injury were immediately suppressed when he returned to action following a brief trip to the locker room. […]

One of the reasons why the Cleveland Cavaliers (59-14) have controlled the Eastern Conference all season-long is because they can rely on other players aside from Donovan Mitchell to manufacture offense. However, this squad is still at its best when Spida leaves a big mark on the action. The Cavs survived a shorthanded yet feisty […]

After a historic 16-game win streak, All-Star Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavs lost their fourth consecutive game in a 123-112 loss to the Phoenix Suns. After Mitchell revealed two goals as 70-wins fades for the Cavs, he took the blame for Friday’s 11-point loss to the Suns. As the self-appointed leader, Donovan believes it’s […]

As Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mithcell has goals for the rest of the season, the team first has to bounce back amid a three-game losing streak. It wasn’t too long ago that the Cavs were on a 16-game winning streak, but now that they are on the skid, Mitchell sees it in a positive light. […]

70 wins is hard to achieve in a typical NBA season. Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers are experiencing this firsthand. Only two teams in NBA history have achieved the feat in the regular season: the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls (72-10) and 2015-16 Golden State Warriors (73-9). The Cavaliers still have a chance to accomplish it, […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have shown that they were not simply an early-season mirage; they have used their hot start to the 2024-25 season as a springboard to emerge as a legitimate championship contender. At present, the Cavs have the best record in the NBA, with 54 wins against just 10 losses — credentials that make […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers continue to roll. On Friday night, the Cavs extended their winning streak to 13 games after escaping with a 118-117 win over the Charlotte Hornets. They managed to overcome a rough shooting night by getting to the foul line, attempting 51 free-throw attempts as a team and making 43 of them. It […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have become the first team to clinch a playoff spot, doing so on Wednesday night with a victory over the Miami Heat. The Cavs were back in action on Friday against the lowly Charlotte Hornets and their best player showed his brilliance at the end of the first quarter. With the clock […]

Throughout the 2024-25 season, the Cleveland Cavaliers have looked like they’re a cut above the rest of the Eastern Conference, vindicating the front office’s decision to keep the team’s core four for the foreseeable future. But as good as they’ve been in the regular season, the ultimate goal for the Cavs is to win a […]

Donovan Mitchell has helped the Cleveland Cavaliers (47-10) maintain control of first place in the Eastern Conference all season-long, and now he is looking to aid another team in its efforts to climb the hoops hierarchy. The 2023 All-NBA Second-Team selection and six-time All-Star is collaborating with St. Bonaventure, according to former ESPN NBA insider […]