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Despite the fact that the game has changed significantly over the past decade or so, there’s no denying that there has been a renaissance for the NBA big man. The fact that it was Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid who battled it out for last season’s MVP trophy is a clear testament to this fact. […]

He’s said it twice, and he’ll likely say it again. Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen can be the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year. “I’ve made this point before,” head coach J.B. Bickerstaff told the media in a Monday evening press conference. “(Jarrett Allen) is a DPOY-caliber player. “If you take that away, it’ll obviously […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers may hope to hear the bell Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Cavs will again play without starting center Jarrett Allen, who is out with a non-COVID-19 illness, when they face a Central Division rival in a Bucks team featuring two-time MVP forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, according to a Tuesday tweet from Fear […]

Just a week ago, the Cleveland Cavaliers looked as good as any team in basketball. Led by Donovan Mitchell, the Cavs hit the ground running to start the new season, as they got off to an 8-1 start, including two wins over the reigning Eastern Conference champion Boston Celtics.  But since their torrid start, the […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ core around guard Donovan Mitchell could have been extremely different had things gone as the All-Star guard expected. Donovan Mitchell said he was worried bigs Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen, as well as guard Darius Garland, would be involved in a blockbuster Cavs trade during the offseason, according to a Friday morning […]

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach J.B. Bickerstaff had nothing but high praise for center Jarrett Allen in The Athletic Cavs staff writer Kelsey Russo’s newest player profile. When asked about Allen a few weeks prior, Bickerstaff’s praise turned into a bold statement about the 24-year-old center and his improvement since entering the Cavs organization in 2021. […]

It seemed all the Cleveland Cavaliers needed was one more possession. One last chance at either tying or sending the Cavs (8-2) up by one possession to continue a nine-game winning streak, four away from tying three historic runs during two of All-NBA forward LeBron James’ runs in Cleveland. According to the NBA’s Last 2 […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers entered the 2022-2023 NBA season with high expectations. The Cavs made the blockbuster move trading for All-NBA guard Donovan Mitchell. He was supposed to join Darius Garland to create one of the most lethal backcourts in the league. However, Garland suffered an eye injury in the season opener, thrusting Mitchell into an […]

It’s been just three games, but Donovan Mitchell is already cementing himself as the top dog for the Cleveland Cavaliers. The multi-time All-Star has been mighty impressive for the team to start the year. Mitchell has amped up his game, taking on a large scoring load while handling facilitating duties without Darius Garland. Despite his […]

After a rough opening that saw them tumble against the Toronto Raptors, the Cleveland Cavaliers have strung back-to-back wins. The Cavs have started pretty strong, and there are some good signs that this team will live up to its lofty preseason billing. Here we’ll look at four of the hottest Cavs takeaways from the first […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers made a lot of noise in the offseason and head into the 2022-23 NBA season with so much anticipation and renewed expectations. With those, of course, also come a few big questions and projections. Here we will discuss four bold predictions for the Cavaliers in the 2022-23 NBA season. Last season, the […]

Much has been said about former Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell’s aversion to passing to Rudy Gobert off the pick-and-roll. Nonetheless, the Jazz posted the best offensive efficiency in the league last season, scoring 116.7 points per 100 possessions. Now with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Mitchell is looking to reach an even higher level of pick-and-roll […]

Jarrett Allen is one funny dude. Recently, he’s decided to take aim at Cleveland Cavaliers teammate Kevin Love, who happens to be one of the oldest members of the squad at the moment. As expected, Allen showed no mercy for the Cavs veteran as he went full savage with his most recent age-related jab on […]

Kevin Love just turned 34 this summer. At this point in his career, there’s no denying that he’s the elder statesman in an otherwise youthful Cleveland Cavaliers side. Cavs big man Jarrett Allen just had to make sure to point this fact out. Allen went full savage on Love as he described the vet’s current stature […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers surprised a lot of teams last season behind a breakout year from then third-year guard Darius Garland, who emerged into an All-Star, and a solid rookie campaign from Evan Mobley. However, they scuffled at the end of last year after injury problems took its toll. Nevertheless, it appears as if the sky […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers made a big splash this offseason, pulling off a blockbuster trade for star guard Donovan Mitchell. The best part is they didn’t have to give up any of the very top members of their young core, which bodes well for the Cavs’ playoff aspirations in 2022-23. J.B. Bickerstaff’s squad could potentially have four […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ Donovan Mitchell trade sent shockwaves through the entire NBA. There was no shortage of reactions to the blockbuster deal, which instantly vaulted the Cavs into contender status in the Eastern Conference. Though it’s been a few weeks since the deal was reported, Cavs players, such as Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley, were […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers played spoiler for the New York Knicks and their summertime infatuation with Donovan Mitchell. After the Knicks set a hard deadline that the Utah Jazz crossed without caving earlier this week, it was the Cavs that were there to make a deal that New York wouldn’t. The price they paid was far […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have found a trio of young stars to build around in Darius Garland, Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley. Garland and Allen were first-time All-Stars for the Cavs and Mobley could become one very soon. With Garland’s playmaking skills and the size that Allen and Mobley bring, Cleveland has a very solid foundation […]

Isaiah Mobley is one of the newest additions to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavs selected him 49th overall, pairing him up with his younger brother, Evan Mobley. After being with the team for a few weeks, the young forward has learned what the Cavs’ expectations are of him for the upcoming season. Cavs reporter Evan […]

Over the last 16 months, the Cleveland Cavaliers have added a plethora of young talent. Jarrett Allen, Evan Mobley, Lauri Markkanen, and Caris LeVert is a tremendous bunch of players, but there’s one guy who stands above the rest in terms of impact on the team. That guy is Jarrett Allen. Acquired for a late […]

Jarrett Allen’s injury was one of the biggest storylines heading into Friday’s winner-take-all Play-In game between the Cavs and the Hawks. Fortunately, Allen was cleared to play, which was obviously a huge development for Cleveland. As it turns out, however, the All-Star big man still nearly missed the game. Apparently, Allen was stuck in heavy […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers hit a major speedbump during the end of the regular season with Jarrett Allen’ finger fracture. The All-Star center has been the cornerstone of their defense this season, and provided a great outlet for Darius Garland. His injury was part of the reason the team slid all the way to the Play-In […]

Coming off a difficult loss to the Brooklyn Nets, the Cleveland Cavaliers will have to quickly refocus their sights on the next game lying ahead of them: a showdown with the Atlanta Hawks. A win means a ticket to the first round of the NBA playoffs, and a best of 7 series with the first […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are coming off a brutal loss to the Brooklyn Nets in the first play-in contest. Their season is now in jeopardy as they welcome the Atlanta Hawks to town. The Cavs have struggled without All-Star center Jarrett Allen in the lineup and will have to face one of the best offensive teams […]

It’s do or die for the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night as they face the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA Play-In Tournament. After narrowly losing to the Brooklyn Nets earlier in the week, the Cavs must win here in order to book their spot in the playoffs, where they would face the top-seeded Miami Heat. […]

One of the biggest takeaways from the Cavs’ Tuesday night defeat at the hands of the Brooklyn Nets is that Cleveland desperately needs Jarrett Allen back. Their All-Star big man is still dealing with a lingering finger injury and the team has yet to announce his availability for Friday’s must-win clash against either the Atlanta […]

The Cavs have just received a major blow ahead of their must-win game against Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night. With the seventh seed in the East on the line in a winner-take-all Play-In game, the Cavs will be without All-Star big man Jarrett Allen as they attempt to take down the […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers got off to a strong start to the 2021-22 season and looked like a clear threat to finish in the top six of the Eastern Conference. However, the Cavs’ level of play regressed due to injuries sustained by some of their key players throughout their campaign. Cleveland dropped to a 44-38 record […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are preparing to face the Brooklyn Nets in the play-in tournament on Tuesday, but it appears they could potentially be without big man Jarrett Allen once again. Per Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com, the Cavs are “pessimistic” about his return from a finger injury, despite him working out on Sunday with a pair […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are winding down their regular season with their seeding in the Eastern Conference still undetermined. They are bound for the play-in tournament but one key member of their team may not be ready to play. Cavs head coach J.B. Bickerstaff gave an update on that player, star center Jarrett Allen, ahead of their matchup […]

Jarrett Allen is in a race to fitness for the Cleveland Cavaliers as this squad makes its final preparations for what could be its first postseason appearance in the post-Lebron James era. Allen has been sidelined with a finger injury since mid-March and while the Cavs are hoping to get him back in time for […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers lost a big game on Friday after they fell to the Brooklyn Nets, 118-107. At the moment, the Cavs have booked their spot in the Play-In tournament, but they remain to be in a bit of a precarious situation heading into the final day of the regular season on Sunday. Right now, […]

Jarrett Allen’s status is one of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ biggest questions heading into the Play-In Tournament. The All-Star center has missed a bunch of games due to a fractured finger he suffered last month. With Allen being the cornerstone of their defense, his presence will be sorely needed in their fight to keep their playoff […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will be playing one of the biggest games of their season on Friday when they take on Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets. Right now, the Cavs hold a 1.5-game advantage over the Nets and a win will virtually guarantee Cleveland finishing as the seventh seed in the East. The Cavs have […]

It has been an up and down season for the Cleveland Cavaliers. JB Bickerstaff’s young squad has looked great at times, but also played poorly in other segments of 2021-22. But as the regular season comes to a close, the Cavaliers still have a lot to be happy about. Cleveland, remember, has already clinched its […]

On Sunday, the Cleveland Cavaliers play a crucial game against eastern conference foe, the Philadelphia 76ers. Prior to the game, Cavs coach J.B. Bickerstaff spoke with the media, addressing a range of topics including the progress of big man Jarrett Allen. “Jarrett wants to be back and it’s burning him on the inside to get […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been struggling of late and it comes as no coincidence that All-Star big man Jarrett Allen has been sidelined due to a finger injury. The Cavs are feeling optimistic about their chances in the playoffs, though, especially considering how they expect to get Allen back sooner rather than later. According to […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have fallen into a play-in spot after spending most of the season in the top-six in the East. But, injuries continue to play a major part in their struggles, even from the day the 2021-22 campaign began. Collin Sexton hurt his knee, Ricky Rubio tore his ACL and then got traded, and […]