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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell said he relayed a message of “not trying to put in too much” when playing the team that drafted him hours after he ran to hug an old teammate in Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson, a lesson he learned before and far after hearing his fair share of narratives following […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell couldn’t help from ducking his head and laughing when last year’s Utah Jazz playoff series against the Dallas Mavericks was brought up in a Cavs postgame press conference. “I think, for me, it’s understanding that, at the end of the day, (the Mavericks are) kind of the reason why I’m […]

From one playoff team to another, it never took Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell long to fit seamlessly in his assigned role and beyond while providing a large enough punch on offense to send his team’s playoff expectations sky high. But even the three-time All Star couldn’t have done it alone. Donovan Mitchell credited his […]

Sunday night’s matchup between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Minnesota Timberwolves was supposed to be the first time former Utah Jazz teammates Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert were going to face off against each other after their high-profile offseason break-up. Unfortunately for the Cavs, Mitchell has all of a sudden popped up on the injury […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell knows a thing or two about having disagreements with teammates. Back with the Utah Jazz, Mitchell and Rudy Gobert didn’t always see eye-to-eye. However, Mitchell knows that the fracas between Golden State Warriors teammates Draymond Green and Jordan Poole is way overboard, and that the issue has become especially more […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers gave up quite a lot to the Utah Jazz in order to being Donovan Mitchell to their team. Nevertheless, it’s still hard not to see the Cavs as the winners of this blockbuster trade considering how they just added a superstar-caliber player that could be the missing piece they have been searching […]

The Utah Jazz took the NBA world by surprise when they decided to break up their superstar duo of Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert this summer. Now that it has actually happened, we are able to realize that this was actually a long time coming. Even Mitchell himself, who recently made the blockbuster move to […]

Donovan Mitchell faced the press on Wednesday for the first time as a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers. The All-Star shooting guard faced a myriad of questions during his introductory press conference, and there was no shortage of serious subjects as he looks to fill the shoes of the Cavs’ new cornerstone superstar. There were […]

New Cleveland Cavaliers recruit Donovan Mitchell recently sat down with ESPN’s Brian Windhorst to discuss what was a monumental summer not only for himself but for his former team, the Utah Jazz. Windhorst himself made waves after he predicted that a complete team overhaul was coming for the Jazz, and apparently, Mitchell knew early on […]

Donovan Mitchell spoke to the media for the first time on Wednesday since the blockbuster trade to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Mitchell of course discussed a plethora of different topics in his press conference, including his ultimate fate with the Utah Jazz. In fact, as soon as Rudy Gobert was shipped off to the Minnesota Timberwolves, […]

After being linked to a Cleveland Cavaliers exit over the past few months, Collin Sexton has finally left for greener pastures. The 23-year-old is now headed to the Utah Jazz after he was included in the Cavs’ blockbuster deal for Donovan Mitchell. Cleveland fans everywhere are rejoicing with the arrival of Mitchell. However, there’s also […]

Collin Sexton’s free agency saga with the Cleveland Cavaliers has finally ended, with the young guard departing the franchise after being a major piece in the Donovan Mitchell trade with the Utah Jazz. Sexton was sent to the Jazz alongside Lauri Markkanen, rookie Ochair Agbaji, as well as three unprotected firs-round picks and two pick […]

After months of uncertainty and rumors, Collin Sexton finally has a new home in the NBA. The young guard was involved in a sign-and-trade deal with the Utah Jazz, which led All-Star Donovan to the Cleveland Cavaliers. In addition to Sexton’s four-year deal worth $72 million, Utah also received Lauri Markkanen, rookie Ochai Agbaji, three first-round […]

After dealing for talented shooting shooter Donovan Mitchell, the Cleveland Cavaliers just blew up the preseason. The deal for Utah’s All-Star guard came at a high cost, but it has transformed Cleveland into one of the most interesting and well-rounded teams in the East. It also gives Mitchell the fresh start he needs without having […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio had two very productive seasons playing alongside Donovan Mitchell with the Utah Jazz a few years ago. This is likely why the veteran point guard was excited to hear the news about the Cavs acquiring Mitchell via trade from the Jazz. Rubio took to Twitter to express his eagerness to […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers made a huge move on Thursday, agreeing to a blockbuster trade for Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell. The move makes the Cavs a major player in the Eastern Conference, while also giving them one of the better backcourts in the league with Mitchell and Darius Garland. An excited Garland took to Twitter […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are coming off their finest season, at least since LeBron James left the team in the summer of 2018. They might improve further by adding All-Star Donovan Mitchell. The Cavs ended last season with a record of 44–38 and were the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference. Even though they were defeated […]

The chase for Utah Jazz superstar Donovan Mitchell continues to heat up. All of a sudden, the Cleveland Cavaliers have popped up as a potential landing spot for the All-Star shooting guard, with a handful of other teams also mentioned to be in the mix. The good news for the Cavs is that according to […]

The Utah Jazz have been one of the teams that have been linked to free agent Collin Sexton, who for his part, has yet to secure a new deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Apparently, some members of the Jazz organization were serious about potentially pairing Sexton with superstar Donovan Mitchell. This was until they decided […]

There has still been no significant progress between Collin Sexton and the Cleveland Cavaliers with regard to his new contract. Both camps are currently at an impasse with the Cavs reportedly unwilling to meet Sexton’s contract demands. At the moment, Sexton, who is currently a restricted free agent, has not received any offers from opposing […]

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Collin Sexton has recently found himself in the middle of trade talks.  Collin Sexton has been solid since entering the NBA in 2018, but it’s worth noting that he has also struggled to stay healthy. The former Alabama guard has appeared in 218 games over his four-year career. He has posted […]

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland made history on Wednesday night against the Utah Jazz, becoming the first Cavs player since LeBron James to post a triple-double through three quarters in a 111-91 victory. Garland finished the night with 11 points, 10 rebounds and a career-high 15 assists, and this was also his first NBA […]

Darius Garland is one of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ most promising players, and Ricky Rubio aims to help him maximize his potential. As such, the Cavs veteran plans to replicate what he did for Devin Booker and Donovan Mitchell during his time with the Phoenix Suns and Utah Jazz, respectively. Rubio recognizes the Cavs’ starting point […]

Cleveland Cavaliers big man Larry Nance Jr. says Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert’s positive coronavirus test was “terrifying.” The Cavs big man hasn’t left his house in over a week as the coronavirus continues to spread. In a phone interview with Kelsey Russo of The Athletic, Nance talked about Gobert’s test and being diagnosed with […]

Kevin Love and Jordan Clarkson became really close buddies in their nearly two years together with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The two friends saw each other for the first time since the Cavs dealt Clarkson to the Utah Jazz in late December. By the looks of it, it really seems like they missed each other’s company. […]

For years, Larry Nance Jr. and Jordan Clarkson served as teammates — be it with the Los Angeles Lakers or the Cleveland Cavaliers. Now, however, thanks to an in-season trade, Clarkson is a member of the Utah Jazz. This makes Monday night’s Cavs-Jazz game a bit more interesting, as Nance and Clarkson will square off […]

Recently-acquired Cavs guard Dante Exum nearly led his team to a come-from-behind victory in Sunday night’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Unfortunately, though, Cleveland seemed to run out of steam in the closing minutes of play. The Cavs trailed by as many as 25 points in Sunday’s matchup. Things were looking bleak until head coach […]

Last week’s trade of Jordan Clarkson was a bit of surprise to most Cavs fans. Not that Clarkson was traded, but how early he was dealt, and what Cleveland received in return. There are plenty more deals on the horizon for the Cavaliers, and the Clarkson package isn’t good for those trades. Clarkson was always […]

Minutes before their game against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night, the Cleveland Cavaliers traded Jordan Clarkson to the Utah Jazz for Dante Exum and a pair of future second-round draft picks. It’s an interesting deal, less so for the picks, and moreso for what Exum can possibly bring to the table. After an excellent […]

The trade that sent Jordan Clarkson from the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Utah Jazz was a move that blindsided Cavs players. As a way to cope with the sudden departure of the guard, Collin Sexton and the Cavs managed to win a close one over the Atlanta Hawks, 121-118. The Cavs managed to squeeze out […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers traded Jordan Clarkson to the Utah Jazz for Dante Exum and a couple of second-round picks, and Kevin Love is sad to see Clarkson go. In the aftermath of the trade, Love took to Instagram and shared a photo of himself and Clarkson having a laugh, admitting that this trade “hurt” because […]

During the Cleveland Cavaliers’ starting lineup intros, the news of the trade that sent Jordan Clarkson to the Utah Jazz in exchange for Dante Exum and two second-round picks came out on social media. The first to report the deal and all of its details was Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The Utah Jazz have agreed to trade […]

The news of Jordan Clarkson being sent to the Utah Jazz via trade broke during the Cleveland Cavaliers’ starting line up intro during their game against the Atlanta Hawks. Justin Hayes was in the arena when he discovered the news through his phone. Clarkson sat out and didn’t play. bad timing @cavs pic.twitter.com/k3iKW6r2aL — Justin […]

Earlier this month, Larry Drew and the Cavs decided to go separate ways, leaving the team in search of a new head coach. There have been several names tossed about as candidates for the job in recent days, including Utah Jazz assistant Alex Jensen. According to a report from Joe Vardon of The Athletic, the […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers suffered another humiliating defeat (their eighth straight) against the Utah Jazz on Friday, 117-91. Following the demolition job, Cavs veteran Tristan Thompson found it necessary to call out his teammates for their alleged lack of defensive effort: “I think it’s a desire to want to defend,” Thompson said, via Chris Fedor of […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers had the lead heading into the second half of their showdown against the Utah Jazz. All of a sudden, they found themselves down by as much as 28, and ultimately lost by 26 in a 117-91 defeat. The loss marked their eighth straight and 10th in the last 11 games. According to Joe […]

According to the NBA’s injury report, Cleveland Cavaliers backup point guard Matthew Dellavedova is out for Friday night’s matchup between the Cavs and the Utah Jazz as he deals with a left foot sprain. Cleveland is looking to snap their seven-game losing streak when they welcome the Jazz into Quicken Loans Arena. Utah is not playing […]

Cleveland Cavaliers swingman Rodney Hood is no longer a member of the Utah Jazz but he’s still close with several members of the organization, including guard Donovan Mitchell. The Cavs acquired Hood (and George Hill) in a three-team deal with the Jazz and Sacramento Kings last February. As part of the trade, Cleveland sent Iman […]

After receiving a disappointing return from the Boston Celtics for Kyrie Irving prior to the 2017-2018 NBA season, the Cleveland Cavaliers shipped out misfits Derrick Rose, Jae Crowder, and Iman Shumpert after production on both ends of the floor dropped dramatically, receiving back George Hill from the Sacramento Kings and Rodney Hood from the Utah […]