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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 […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are not only a good team on the court, but off the court, they have some of the best chemistry with each other. That showed after their recent win against the New York Knicks, where during the game, Darius Garland went up for a layup and landed on his head. There was […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are a dominant 45-10 and own a five and a half game lead over the defending Boston Celtics for first place in the Eastern Conference. Donovan Mitchell remains the top guy in town, but Darius Garland and Evan Mobley are also carrying a large share of the offensive responsibilities. Jarrett Allen continues […]

The 2025 NBA All-Star weekend is finally over, but it’s still generating plenty of buzz, both good and bad. While the NBA is getting praised for trying to mix things up by introducing a new mini-tournament style format, it’s still receiving criticisms. For one, many fans feel that the game (or games) continued to lack […]

Before Cleveland Cavs All-Star Darius Garland joins Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley in Sunday’s All-Star Game, the two represented their team in the Kia Skills Challenge during All-Star Saturday Night. After San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul were disqualified when Wembanyama intentionally missed three corner threes and free throws to shave time off […]

Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley took home some trophies during All-Star Weekend as they won the Skills Challenge. Both Cavs players were able to defeat Draymond Green and Moses Moody in the final round, and they looked excited to represent their team during the weekend. When it was time for their press conference, Mitchell made […]

After the Cleveland Cavs made a deal for De’Andre Hunter, many fans believed it improved their chances of winning a championship before Cavs All-Stars Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley gave their respective takes on the move. In a deal that sent former Cavs guards Caris LeVert and Georges Niang to the Hawks, Hunter’s arrival wasn’t […]

Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers have their four-game win streak on the line Tuesday night, with the reigning NBA champions Boston Celtics visiting them at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. The game was expected to be an entertaining one as it features not just two of the top teams in the Eastern Conference but also among […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Miami Heat 126-106 in Miami on Wednesday night. It was another strong win for the Cavs, who moved to 38-9 on the year and won their second straight after a weird three-game losing streak.  Cavs star Darius Garland did not play on Wednesday night due to rest as the Cavs were […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been one of the league’s biggest surprises thus far this season; from being a middle of the pack playoff team, they’ve emerged as a powerhouse team in the Eastern Conference, boasting a 36-7 record at the time of writing. As a result, members of the Cavs’ core should be rewarded in […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers went to Minnesota and got a win against the Timberwolves, beating them 124-117. Before the game, the Cavs must have received a lot of motivation from Timberwolves’ fans, because according to Donovan, they were a big reason for their win. “Shout out to the lady in the elevator that wished us bad […]

After the Cleveland Cavaliers won against the Oklahoma City Thunder last week, the opposite happened to them, but things were worse. The Cavs were beaten 134-114 and were dominated throughout the entire game. Only three players for the Cavs scored in double figures, while the Thunder had six, which included a 40-point game from Shai […]

The NBA is almost halfway through the season, and there are predictions going around on who might be in the Finals later this year. Shaquille O’Neal has already put in his parlay, and it was the two teams with the best record in the league: the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Oklahoma City Thunder. “OKC and […]

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 […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been the cream of the crop in the NBA all season long, and their Wednesday night 129-122 win over the streaking Oklahoma City Thunder has only cemented that fact. It was a tough game, as is the case every time any team faces the Thunder, but the Cavs pulled out all […]

All-Star Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavs will take on the Oklahoma City Thunder as the two teams with the best records in the NBA face-off at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Cavs’ Evan Mobley continues to make his All-Star case while the Thunder continue their 15-game winning streak. For Mitchell, it’s an ideal challenge. He talked […]

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 […]

Cleveland Cavs All-Star Donovan Mitchell caught fans’ attention on social media ahead of Friday’s game against the Denver Nuggets. After classic battles on Christmas Day between the Golden State Warriors and the Cavs over the years, Cleveland is not in this year’s marquee matchups. However, Mitchell hopes that changes will happen in 2025.  Mitchell and […]

Amid the best regular-season start Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers have seen in years, Isaac Okoro suffered a shoulder injury in the second half of the Cavs’ 130-101 win against the Brooklyn Nets. Many players are battling injuries, such as Max Strus, who missed the Cavs’ victory against the Nets due to a right […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell is one of the most electric players in the Association. Earlier in his career, the 28-year-old won the Slam Dunk Contest, but he doesn’t rise above the rim too often these days. Is that a choice? It appears so. The Cavs star got up on Monday night, throwing down a […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers grabbed a statement victory over Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets on Thursday evening, but they lost a key player in the process. Cavs forward Isaac Okoro suffered a knee injury and had to exit early, per Chris Fedor. That being said, it doesn’t appear to be serious. Okoro is listed as […]

Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star Donovan Mitchell is an avid New York Mets fan following Juan Soto’s free-agency decision slowly unfolding through MLB rumors and opinions. The New York native isn’t shy about his fandom. During baseball season, Mitchell posted about the Mets on social media over the summer. He’s also likely hoping Soto will ultimately sign […]

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 will be looking to improve to 18-2 when they face the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA Cup on Friday afternoon. But, the Cavs could be without a key role player for the fifth game in a row. Caris LeVert is listed as questionable here due to knee inflammation, per the NBA’s Injury […]

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. […]

Cleveland Cavs All-Star Donovan Mitchell and head coach Kenny Atkinson’s meeting laid the groundwork for what we see in a 17-1 team despite the assumption that the All-Star had a say in firing former Cavs coach J.B. Bickerstaff. Bickerstaff was relieved of his duties following the Cavs’ 4-1 second-round loss to the Boston Celtics in […]

When Cleveland Cavs All-Star Donovan Mitchell signed a three-year, $150.8 million extension, it cemented his future with head coach Kenny Atkinson and the franchise’s new direction toward contending in the Eastern Conference. Then, the Cavs re-signed their core, Jarrett Allen, Evan Mobley, and Issac Okoro, all stemming from a vital conversation between Mitchell and Cleveland’s […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers hot start to the 2024-25 season hit a minor roadblock following their loss to the Boston Celtics on Tuesday. But the team regrouped with a win against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. During the Cavs game against the Pelicans, Donovan Mitchell reached a new career milestone. Donovan Mitchell reached the 12,000 […]

While the Cleveland Cavaliers were hoping to keep their undefeated streak, they got their first loss of the season Tuesday night to the Boston Celtics, 120-117. Cavs star Evan Mobley was confident going into the game as he spoke about the team’s performance following the defeat. Despite the loss, Cleveland would not go without a […]

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 […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are the only undefeated team left in the NBA with a 15-0 record, and many are wondering how long they can keep the streak going. Their next opponent is the Charlotte Hornets, who just came off of a big win against the Milwaukee Bucks. Unfortunately for the Cavs, they won’t have the […]

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 can’t stop winning. On Friday night, they improved their NBA-best start to the season to 14-0 with a 144-126 win over the Chicago Bulls. With the win, the Cavs also improved to 1-0 in NBA Cup group play and have their eyes firmly set on the final bracket and a trip to […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are on fire to start the 2024-25 NBA season, and they showed no signs of slowing down on Friday night. In their NBA Cup opener against the Chicago Bulls, the Cavs went crazy in the first quarter, scoring 49 points in the opening 12 minutes to open up an early lead. The […]