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ESPN Senior NBA Writer Brian Windhorst hinted at the Cleveland Cavaliers having interest in the Portland Trail Blazers’ No. 23 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft during a Wednesday episode of “5 Good Minutes With Windy.” “The pick I keep hearing about is 23 with Portland,” Windhorst said, via Game 7. “Where I have actionable intelligence […]

Only one more day until the 2023 NBA Draft begins. After months of looking at different options the Cleveland Cavaliers could select in the draft, it will finally begin on Thursday at 8 p.m. EDT. Two division rivals, the Detroit Pistons and the Indiana Pacers, will have spots in the top 10 of Thursday’s draft. […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers could be looking for a way to trade into the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft, Right Down Euclid Editor-in-Chief Evan Dammarell wrote in a Tuesday article. “That doesn’t mean the Cavaliers won’t try to make a trade when the 2023 NBA Draft opens on Thursday evening,” Dammarell wrote. “Sources across […]

Kentucky big man Oscar Tshiebwe will work out for the Cleveland Cavaliers before the 2023 NBA Draft Thursday, according to basketball insider Adam Zagoria. Tshiebwe won National Player of the Year honors from all six NCAA-recognized awards in 2022. He has already worked out for several other NBA teams, with a total schedule of 16 […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers added an interesting potential scenario last Thursday before the start 2023 NBA Draft. The Athletic Senior NBA Draft Writer Sam Vecenie wrote the Cavaliers were among the teams looking at potential opportunities to move up to the late 20s and 30s in a Thursday mock draft. “Sources across the league have said Milwaukee, Phoenix […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers may be eyeing a trade into the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft, according to a late-Wednesday article from Cleveland.com Cavs reporter Chris Fedor. “While members of the front office and scouting staff like that position and believe there will be a compelling, young draft-and-develop prospect late in the second round, there’s an […]

A few years after the 2020 NBA Draft, one that saw the Cleveland Cavaliers earn their second of three-straight top 5 draft picks, Cleveland clinched a spot in the playoffs. The Cavaliers took a 108-91 win over the Houston Rockets in Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, which saw Cleveland’s starters shine on home court as they combined […]

Nearly five years have passed since the 2018 NBA Draft. The Cavaliers have had multiple cycles of gaining spots in the lottery since then. Multiple cycles of selecting high-potential picks with their draft selections. And multiple cycles of hoping they would become a future cornerstone for the Cavaliers one day.  Cleveland has had nine selections […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will be in an interesting situation heading into the offseason. 10 players can  return to the roster during the 2023-24 season, according to Spotrac. Forward Lamar Stevens is listed with a club option for next season. The Cavs’ options may be limited in the 2023 NBA Draft. Cleveland currently has the No. […]

Let’s try this again. The Cleveland Cavaliers hold the No. 49 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. Whether it takes its chances on a risky prospect with its later choice or tries for a safer option who can contribute immediately, Cleveland will still have plenty of opportunities to look out for a diamond in the […]

Even as the Cleveland Cavaliers sat on the sidelines and had nothing at stake in the NBA Draft Lottery, they still came out lucky following Tuesday’s drawings. None of their division rivals could land the No. 1 pick in the lottery. The San Antonio Spurs ended up with the No. 1 pick, all but cementing […]

It’s never too early for the Cleveland Cavaliers to start looking toward the future before the NBA offseason gets into full swing. Cavaliers President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman said there wouldn’t be any sweeping changes or overreactions to the Cavs’ first-round loss to the New York Knicks, according to Right Down Euclid Editor-in-Chief Evan […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are a work in progress and there’s no shame in that. Despite sizable expectations heading into the 2022-23 season after the acquisition of All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell, the Cavs were unable to fully maximize their arsenal of talent, leading to an abrupt exit from the 2023 NBA Playoffs. Now, with enough time […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will have their work cut out for them when they attempt to strengthen the bench enough to comfortably reinforce the starting five and address some of the more glaring needs on the roster. Cleveland’s total salaries, including the estimated amount by Spotrac for guard Darius Garland and three non-guaranteed contracts, add up […]

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 […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are coming off a respectable season under J.B. Bickerstaff, losing in the Play-In Tournament to the Atlanta Hawks. With a solid young core in place with Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen, the Cavs certainly went into the 2022 NBA Draft looking to find another impact talent who can help them […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers had a successful NBA Draft on Thursday night, bringing in four prospects. Cleveland’s first selection at no. 14 drew the most excitement. The Cavs landed Kansas guard Ochai Agbaji at 14, an exciting selection for a team that looks to be on the rise in the Eastern Conference. Agabji shared his initial […]

After three straight losing seasons, the Cleveland Cavaliers burst back onto the Eastern Conference scene in 2021, winning 44 games while earning themselves a spot in the NBA’s Play-In Tournament. Unfortunately, the season ended in a loss at the hands of the Atlanta Hawks, though it shouldn’t take away from what the Cavs were able […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers took part in a last-minute trade just hours before the 2022 NBA Draft. In exchange for the rights to Sasha Vezenkov, the Cavs acquired the Sacramento Kings’ 49th overall pick. NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski tweeted the news Thursday afternoon. Cleveland is acquiring Sacramento's pick at 49 in tonight's NBA draft for the […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have the 14th pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. They also have picks 39 and 56, giving them plenty of opportunities to find someone to help them build on their incredible success from last season. Although the Cavs are in a solid position to find another good, young player, they are taking […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have the 14th pick in the upcoming 2022 NBA Draft, but the rights to that asset could be had by another franchise for a price, of course. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Cavs are willing to let go of that tasty lottery pick in exchange for another first-round pick in […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are coming off an exciting season. The team outperformed expectations in a major way going 44-38 and several individual players took notable leaps in their development. The intriguing core of Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, Isaac Okoro, and more hold a promising future. It was a somewhat disappointing end to the season as […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers were an exciting team to watch this season, despite coming up short in the play-in tournament. Cleveland took a giant leap from what many expected as it competed for a spot in the playoffs in a highly competitive Eastern Conference. The Cavs’ young stars had breakout seasons, giving Cleveland a bright future […]

For all the promise, talent, and intrigue with the Cleveland Cavaliers’ young core, there remains one gaping hole between their young guards (Darius Garland and Collin Sexton) and young bigs (Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen). The Cavs don’t have a strong option on the wing to slide between the two duos. JB Bickerstaff made due […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are close, ladies and gentlemen. This is a young, talented, and deep team. If the pieces fall into place the right way, then the Cavs have the potential to insert their name into the conversation as a title contender not too long from now, and maintain their spot there for a good […]

Despite a wildly successful season for the Cleveland Cavaliers, they find themselves in a familiar position on the NBA’s quirky, but impactful lottery night. A late slide caused the Cavs to slip just outside the playoffs. It’s a disappointing result, but the future is undeniably bright. Koby Altman has established a core of supremely-talented guys […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are busy working the phones as the 2021 NBA Draft arrives. ESPN’s Jonathan Givony says the Cavs are currently “one of the most active teams in the league on the trade-talk front.” Cleveland has the No. 3 pick in the draft. Givony says the Cavs are trying to get another top-10 pick, […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are in a prime position to select a potential franchise cornerstone in a few days. In a ridiculously stacked pool, especially at the top, it’s hard to imagine the Cavs fumbling this one. At this point, the expectation from most pundits is Cade Cunningham and Jalen Green getting called up as the […]

The NBA Draft trade rumors are heating up as the draft itself is quickly approaching. The most buzz seems to be coming from the No. 3 pick, which is in possession of the Cavs. It’s almost a foregone conclusion that the Pistons will take Cade Cunningham at No. 1 and the Rockets seem to be […]

The only thing that seems certain about the 2021 NBA Draft so far is that Cade Cunningham will go No. 1 overall to the Detroit Pistons. After that, the chaos is predicted to begin at No. 2 with the Rockets and then No. 3 with the Cavs. While many believe USC star Evan Mobley is […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have the third overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. Once again, they have a chance to beef up their roster through the draft. Among the prospects available, Evan Mobley seems to stand out the most. In his lone year with USC, the big man showed off his size, mobility, and inherent […]

The NBA rumor mill is already buzzing and we’re not even finished with the postseason yet. The Portland Trail Blazers have been making their rounds on social media, as many speculate the front office will look to make a blockbuster trade. To boot, Damian Lillard is reportedly not pleased. Could the Cavs actually trade for […]

A bit of good fortune was dropped onto the lap of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the NBA Draft Lottery on Tuesday night. As has been the case in past lottery drawings, the Cavaliers were able to leapfrog ahead of the projected odds and land the No. 3 pick this time around for the 2021 NBA […]

The 2021 NBA Draft Lottery took place on Tuesday night and the Cleveland Cavaliers won the third overall pick. The Cavs have had quite a bit of luck in the lottery, earning a top-five selection eight times since 2003. Cleveland could go in a variety of directions with this No. 3 pick to bolster this […]

After getting the No. 5 overall picks in back-to-back years, the Cleveland Cavaliers are now slated to select at No. 3 after some good ol’ lottery luck Tuesday night. In a deep draft such as this year’s, the Cavs will be like kids in a candy store when their decision-makers meet at their war room. […]

Injuries have been commonplace for the Cleveland Cavaliers to this point in the 2020-2021 regular season, and the team was dealt another major blow this past week as Larry Nance Jr. underwent surgery for a fractured finger that will sideline him for up to six weeks. Losing Nance’s all-around game hurts, and it doesn’t help […]

After months and months of waiting, the 2020 NBA Draft finally tipped off and concluded on Wednesday night. The Cleveland Cavaliers selected Auburn wing Isaac Okoro fifth overall, their only selection of the night. Let’s take a look at how Okoro will help the Cavs. Okoro’s selling points are his athleticism and defensive versatility. He […]

The 2020 NBA Draft is just hours away. Wrapping up this series of Cavs Draft Profiles is Dayton’s Obi Toppin, whose presence in northeast Ohio these past two years has earned him quite a reputation in the Cavaliers fan base. It’s rare for a player from such a small school (as far as basketball prowess […]

The 2020 NBA Draft is just hours away. Next up in this series of Cavs Draft Profiles is USC big man Onyeka Okongwu, a high school teammate of LaMelo Ball whose game closely resembles current Cavalier Tristan Thompson. Strengths Defense Onyeka Okongwu is a very good defender with the ability to seamlessly switch on pick-and-rolls […]