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Chicago Bulls Linked To Cavs’ $62 Million Player Before NBA Free Agency

Gearing up for the official start of NBA free agency, the Chicago Bulls are weighing plenty of options with their loaded cap situation. As time plays out, the Bulls continue to see their list of free agent and trade targets grow. Now, you can add Cleveland Cavaliers sharpshooter Max Strus to the list. Chicago Bulls […] The post Chicago Bulls Linked To Cavs’ $62 Million Player Before NBA Free Agency appeared first on HEAVY .

Free Agent Rumors: Wade, Watkins, Kleber, Bonga

Dean Wade is expected to have a long list of suitors if he reaches the open market on Tuesday at 5:00 pm CT, but the Cavaliers are trying to prevent that from happening. The two sides are having “ongoing negotiations and dialogue,” sources tell Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com (Twitter link). According to Fedor, both parties […]

Former IU center Thomas Bryant agrees to a deal to return to Cleveland

Former IU center Thomas Bryant, a member of the program’s 2015-16 Big Ten championship team, has agreed to a deal to return to the Cleveland Cavaliers for the 2026-27 season. ESPN NBA Insider Shams Charania first reported the news of ... The post Former IU center Thomas Bryant agrees to a deal to return to Cleveland appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .

Hoosiers in the NBA: Raptors pick up option for Jackson-Davis, Bryant re-signing with Cleveland

The 2026-27 NBA destinations for two former Hoosiers were confirmed on Monday. The Raptors are exercising their team option on Trayce Jackson-Davis‘ contract for the 2026-27 season, according to multiple reports. The move ensures that Jackson-Davis’ $2.41 million salary will be fully guaranteed. A 2023 second-round pick by Golden State, Jackson-Davis was traded from the [...]

James Harden opts out of contract, plans to re-sign with Cavs

James Harden declined his player option and plans to sign a new deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. Harden’s player option was worth $42.3 million dollars next season. Harden’s new deal could be in the $28-30 million a year range, according to The Athletic’s Joe Vardon. “Harden’s yearly salary is expected to […]

Cavaliers Surprise Fans With First Offseason Decision After Knicks Sweep

The Cleveland Cavaliers just got swept out of the Eastern Conference Finals by the New York Knicks. It was a painful end to a season that had so much promise, and the front office wasted no time getting to work.For a team that already struggles with big man depth, losing pieces this offseason would only […] The post Cavaliers Surprise Fans With First Offseason Decision After Knicks Sweep appeared first on HEAVY .

Cavs To Re-Sign Thomas Bryant On One-Year Deal

Free agent center Thomas Bryant intends to sign a one-year deal to return to the Cavaliers, Shams Charania of ESPN tweets. Charania didn’t specify the terms, but it’s likely to be a veteran’s minimum contract. Bryant, 28, has been on the move quite a bit during his career but now appears set to get a […]

“If You Think He’s Trash”: James Harden Critics Reminded of Major Cavs Issue After Contract Decision Surfaces

When the Cavaliers traded for James Harden midseason, the move helped send Cleveland to its first Eastern Conference Finals appearance since 2018. The roster around him couldn’t sustain it once the games mattered most, and on 92.3 The Fan Cleveland on Monday, Anthony Lima argued that the wrong person has been blamed for that. The […] The post “If You Think He’s Trash”: James Harden Critics Reminded of Major Cavs Issue After Contract Decision Surfaces appeared first on EssentiallySports .

LeBron James reunion with Heat idea continues to gain steam after latest reports

Over the weekend, the LeBron James return to the Miami Heat noise gained some significant traction. Initially, it’s been an intriguing idea that is really just fun to think about. But now, it’s becoming a real possibility. In fact, Miami would be one of the “top suitors” alongside the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers […] The post LeBron James reunion with Heat idea continues to gain steam after latest reports appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

James Harden declines Cavaliers player option

James Harden is set to remain with the Cavaliers after declining his $42.3 million player option for the 2026-27 season, with both sides now working toward a new multiyear contract. Had Harden exercised the option, only a little more than $13 million of his salary would have been guaranteed. Opting out had long been viewed […] The post James Harden declines Cavaliers player option appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Lakers rumors: Brian Windhorst has no idea why LeBron James is golfing instead of meeting with LA

There has been no shortage of drama regarding LeBron James’ next move, with retirement, re-signing with the Los Angeles Lakers, and even a blockbuster move to the Golden State Warriors all seen as distinct possibilities. And while there are plenty of other teams, including the Miami Heat and the Cleveland Cavaliers who have been mentioned […] The post Lakers rumors: Brian Windhorst has no idea why LeBron James is golfing instead of meeting with LA appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Cavs’ James Harden to return on new contract after declining $42.3 million option

The Cleveland Cavaliers made a big trade at the deadline, acquiring James Harden from the Los Angeles Clippers, even though he had a player option coming up on his contract. Harden recently made a decision on that option, as he looks to get a deal done with the Cavs, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. “Cleveland […] The post Cavs’ James Harden to return on new contract after declining $42.3 million option appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Cavaliers Guard James Harden Makes Huge Contract Decision

The Cleveland Cavaliers made the decision to trade for James Harden at the trade deadline. He has now made a major contract decision. The post Cavaliers Guard James Harden Makes Huge Contract Decision appeared first on HEAVY .

James Harden Declining Option, Discussing Multiyear Deal With Cavs

James Harden will turn down his $42.3MM player option for next season and is negotiating a multiyear contract with the Cavaliers, sources tell ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link). Harden only carried a $13.3MM guarantee and Cleveland is hoping to stay under the second apron, so both sides have incentive to work out a new deal […]

Central Notes: Thomas, Potter, Smith, Okorie

The Cavaliers feel that they got a steal when they drafted Jaylon Tyson 20th overall back in 2024. They are similarly optimistic about their latest rookie, Meleek Thomas, and are expected to sign the 20-year-old guard to a standard NBA deal with the second-round exception, Michael Scotto reports for HoopsHype. While Thomas will enter the […]

Report: Lakers among teams showing interest in Dean Wade

The Cleveland Cavaliers have a few challenging decisions to make with some of their own free agents, but the most interesting one will be forward Dean Wade. Despite his shooting numbers, teams recognize the importance of a tall wing defender – and a number of organizations are reportedly interested. Mike Scotto of HoopsHype reports that […]