LeBron James may be preparing for his first season with the 76ers, but he still had reason to celebrate something happening in Cleveland. The Cavaliers promoted Brandon Weems, James’ childhood friend and former high school teammate, to general manager Friday. James quickly responded on social media. “YESSIR!!!! Congratulations my brother @BrandonWeems10!! Proud of you man,” he wrote. Weems replaces Mike Gansey, who left Cleveland to become Philadelphia’s president of basketball operations. He ...
LeBron James may be preparing for his first season with the 76ers, but he still had reason to celebrate something happening in Cleveland. The Cavaliers promoted Brandon Weems, James’ childhood friend and former high school teammate, to general manager Friday. James quickly responded on social media. “YESSIR!!!! Congratulations my brother @BrandonWeems10!! Proud of you man,” […]
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The Cavaliers have a new local streaming home for the 2026-27 NBA season. DAZN will carry every locally produced Cleveland preseason and regular-season game that is not selected for an exclusive national broadcast. Games will be available live and on demand throughout the Cleveland market. Here is a look at the available plans, as detailed […]
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The Cavaliers know what they have in Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen. Peyton Watson is the mystery. Mack Perry of Cavaliers On SI made the case that Watson could become Cleveland’s biggest X-factor this season. That’s Perry’s assessment, not a prediction from the organization. It’s also difficult to argue with. Watson arrives with an established reputation as a long, versatile defender who can hit open threes. He shot 46.5 percent on catch-and-shoot opportunities ...
The Cavaliers know what they have in Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen. Peyton Watson is the mystery. Mack Perry of Cavaliers On SI made the case that Watson could become Cleveland’s biggest X-factor this season. That’s Perry’s assessment, not a prediction from the organization. It’s also difficult to argue with. Watson […]
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The Latest from @HotHotHoops on YouTube At one point of this 2026 Miami Heat offseason, there was a legitimate shot at witnessing a LeBron James reunion in South Beach. The Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers and Philadelphia 76ers were all heavily linked to the 41-year-old star in unrestricted free agency. Ultimately, James shocked the world and pulled out the ultimate ring chasing move by joining a stacked Sixers organization fresh off their trade to acquire Jaylen Brown. A major pay cut was inevitabl...
The Cleveland Cavaliers are not done making off season moves. This time the changes are coming in the front office. It was reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania on Friday morning that the Cavaliers are promoting Brandon Weems to the role of General Manager under President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman. Weems, who has been with […]
The Cavaliers did not go outside the organization to replace Mike Gansey. They moved someone already climbing the ladder into his chair. Cleveland officially promoted Brandon Weems from assistant general manager to general manager, the team announced Friday. Weems will serve as the top lieutenant to president of basketball operations Koby Altman. Gansey previously held the GM position before leaving Cleveland this offseason to run the 76ers’ front office. The Cavaliers also promoted Jon Nichol...
Cam Whitmore signed a two-way contract with the Nuggets after being waived by the Cavaliers, giving him a fresh opportunity.
At one point of this 2026 Miami Heat offseason, there was a legitimate shot at witnessing a LeBron James reunion in South Beach. The Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers and Philadelphia 76ers were all heavily linked to the 41-year-old star in unrestricted free agency. Ultimately, James shocked the world and pulled out the ultimate ring chasing move […]
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New Cleveland Cavalier Peyton Watson thinks that his versatility can help get the roster over the hump. (via Ultimate Cleveland Sports Show): Mike Lucas: “When the Cavs were selling you on this vision, and when you see yourself with the core four that they’ve already established — Don [Mitchell], James [Harden], Evan [Mobley], and Jarrett […]
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The Cavaliers did not go outside the organization to replace Mike Gansey. They moved someone already climbing the ladder into his chair. Cleveland officially promoted Brandon Weems from assistant general manager to general manager, the team announced Friday. Weems will serve as the top lieutenant to president of basketball operations Koby Altman. Gansey previously held […]
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Brandon Weems has spent years climbing the Cleveland Cavaliers’ front office ladder without leaving the building. His latest step would put him in charge of a job he has been preparing for since first entering the organization as a scout. The move would also bring an unusual personal connection back into the spotlight. ESPN’s Shams [...]
By Luke Adams | at September 18, 2026 11:51 am Introduced as a member of the Cavaliers at his new team’s training facility on Thursday, Peyton Watson acknowledged that Cleveland wasn’t among his initial suitors this offseason. However, as Joe Reedy of The Associated Press details, once the Cavs entered the mix, the fit appealed to the restricted free agent wing, who is looking forward to playing alongside a pair of rim protectors in Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley. “I feel like it just gives me ...
The Cleveland Cavaliers have made several changes to their basketball operations department, highlighted by the promotion of Brandon Weems to general manager. Cavaliers President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman announced that Jon Nichols has also been promoted to associate general manager, while Brendon Yu and José Calderón will serve as assistant general managers. Dashiell Flynn […]
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A Toronto Raptors legend has received a promotion in Cleveland. Jose Calderon was named as an assistant general manager for the Cavaliers, the team announced on Friday. Brandon Weems was promoted to general manager. Jon Nichols was elevated to associate general manager and Brendon Yu also became an assistant GM alongside Calderon. Calderon played for the Raptors for seven-and-a-half seasons, averaging 10 points, 7.2 assists and shooting 38.8 per cent from three-point range. The 44-year-old for...
Introduced as a member of the Cavaliers at his new team’s training facility on Thursday, Peyton Watson acknowledged that Cleveland wasn’t among his initial suitors this offseason. However, as Joe Reedy of The Associated Press details, once the Cavs entered the mix, the fit appealed to the restricted free agent wing, who is looking forward […]
Running late today, let’s do a speed round: Upkeep costs for the Cleveland Guardians stadium and Cavaliers arena continue to climb, with one estimate placing them at $261 million, and the county-run Gateway Economic Development Corp. still doesn’t have money identified to pay for them. “We need to figure this out,” said Gateway board chair Virginia “GiGi” […]
10:37 am: The Cavaliers have officially announced Weems’ promotion to general manager, confirming the news in a press release. The club also elevated vice president of basketball strategy Jon Nichols to associate general manager and announced that Brendon Yu and Jose Calderon have been named assistant general managers. Yu was previously the Cavs’ director of […]
LeBron James had a reason to celebrate on Friday, and this time it had nothing to do with what happened on the basketball court. The Cleveland Cavaliers are promoting Brandon Weems to general manager under President Koby Altman, according to ESPN‘s Shams Charania. Weems has spent the past decade with the organization, working his way […]
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The supposed secret weapon during summer negotiations with LeBron James has been promoted to a top job by the Cleveland […]
Philadelphia 76er s superstar LeBron James reacted to the latest Cleveland Cavaliers front office move, which promoted Brandon Weems to new general manager of the franchise. Weems is a longtime close friend of LeBron James, dating back to their days as high school teammates at St. Vincent-St. Mary. His major front-office promotion drew a heartfelt reaction from the former Cavaliers superstar. "YESSIR!!!! Congratulations my brother Brandon Weems!! Proud of you man," James wrote on X. https://x....
By Luke Adams | at September 18, 2026 8:15 am Cavaliers executive Brandon Weems is receiving a promotion, according to Shams Charania of ESPN, who reports (via Twitter) that Weems will be elevated from assistant general manager to general manager. Koby Altman is the president of basketball operations in Cleveland and Mike Gansey had served as the Cavaliers’ GM until he left the organization to run the Sixers’ front office earlier this offseason. Weems’ new title indicates that he’ll take Ganse...
The Cleveland Cavaliers are promoting Brandon Weems to general manager under president of basketball operations Koby Altman, Shams Charania reported Friday. Weems has spent the last decade with the Cavaliers, working his way through scouting and player personnel roles before becoming assistant general manager in 2022. He will now take over as Cleveland’s GM as […]
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