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Cavalier superlatives: Meleek Thomas shines in an otherwise disappointing performance vs. Magic
The Cleveland Cavaliers finished their preseason with a whimper, as they fell to the Orlando Magic 132-116 in a game that wasn’t as close as the final score would indicate. Three stars of the game First star: Franz Wagner 20 points, 8 assists, 4 rebounds The Magic have skilled pieces, they just don’t fit together. […]
Player Grades: Cavs fall to Magic in preseason finale despite impressive showing from Meleek Thomas
The Cleveland Cavaliers got blown out in their final preseason game 132-116 to the Orlando Magic. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player. A “B” grade represents that player performing to our expectations for them. James Harden 13 points, 2 assists, 0 rebounds The Cavs struggled to get into any kind […]
Cavs get run out of the gym by Magic in preseason finale
The Cleveland Cavaliers are fortunate that a performance like this doesn’t count in the record book. This was a bad showing in a game the regulars played a full three quarters. The Cavs were terrible defensively. They were consistently beaten on dribble drives and backdoor cuts. And when they stepped up to stop offensive players […]
Fear The Sword Reacts Survey: Which new Cavalier has impressed you most in the preseason?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Cavaliers fans and fans across the country. The Cleveland Cavaliers had a busy offseason. To simplify things, they exchanged Max Strus, Dean Wade, Dennis Schroder, and Keon Ellis for Peyton Watson, Mario Hezonja, […]
Cavs at Magic preseason game thread
The Cleveland Cavaliers wrap up their exhibition slate with a rematch against the Orlando Magic. The Cavs won the first meeting on Thursday 119-105. Share your thoughts as the game unfolds. If you aren’t a member of the community, sign up so you can talk to your fellow Cavalier fans and make your voice heard!
Cavs at Magic preseason preview: How to watch, odds, and injury report
The Cleveland Cavaliers wrap up their preseason schedule as they head to the Sunshine State to take on the Orlando Magic once again. The Cavs are expected to play their starters more than they did in Sunday’s game. Then, the regular rotation played through the third quarter before the two-ways and the Exhibit 10 contract […]
How James Harden makes ‘life easier’ for the Cavs
Traditionally, the point guard has one job: make everyone better. Few guards have embraced that role more than James Harden. He’s brought his masterful blend of scoring and playmaking to an 18th season, making it easier for all of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ moving parts to fall into place. “You don’t have to worry about who […]
Mario Hezonja is embracing the challenge of returning to the NBA
CLEVELAND — Mario Hezonja’s first preseason outing with the Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t go as seamlessly as he likely would’ve preferred. Going from being the star player in Europe to trying to slot into a supporting role in a vastly different league will be an adjustment — both in terms of what he’ll be asked to […]
Kenny Atkinson believes he’s cracked the code for Evan Mobley
Being a coach means understanding how to get the most out of your players. For Kenny Atkinson and the Cleveland Cavaliers, no player’s development has been more important than Evan Mobley’s. Drafted in 2021, Mobley was a lottery ticket for the future. Five seasons later, his development has largely come secondary to prioritizing Donovan Mitchell’s […]
8 Takeaways from Cavs 119-105 preseason win over Magic: ‘It’s an adjustment’
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers took care of business in their second preseason game as they dispatched the Orlando Magic 119-105 in what was overall a much cleaner performance than their first outing on Thursday. Mario Hezonja needed a game like this. His debut on Thursday was rough. He looked out of place and a […]
Final Score: Cavs beat Magic 119-105
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Orlando Magic 119-105. The Cavs are now 1-1 in the preseason. James Harden led all scorers with 24 points. This was Harden’s first game of the preseason after missing Cleveland’s previous game with ankle soreness. He looked like he hadn’t missed a step, easing into a rhythym and making his […]
Cavs vs. Magic preseason game thread
The Cleveland Cavaliers have their second and final home preseason matchup against the Orlando Magic. This is one of two meetings against the Magic during the exhibition season. Share your thoughts as the game unfolds. If you aren’t a member of the community, sign up so you can talk to your fellow Cavalier fans and […]
Cavs season preview: Donovan Mitchell – Measured in the playoffs
There is no doubt that Donovan Mitchell is amongst the handful of the NBA’s best players. He can score in waves, at all three levels, and put the team on his back when it matters most. His superstardom is what drives the Cleveland Cavaliers’ relentless organizational pursuit of a championship. They have pushed all of […]
Cavs want to ‘get back to being a top-five defense’
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers climbed their way back to relevance five years ago through their work on the defensive end. They ascended 20 spots in defensive rating from 2021 to 2022 thanks to the additions of Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen. That upward trajectory continued the next season as they finished 2023 with the […]
8 Takeaways from Cavs loss to Celtics: Defense leaves much to be desired in preseason opener
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers opened up the exhibition slate with a less-than-stellar 124-113 loss to a Boston Celtics team that didn’t bring their starting lineup. Still, there were some positives to take away from this one. Peyton Watson was the bright spot of this game. Preseason basketball can be fool’s gold. You don’t have […]
Player Grades: Cavs vs Celtics – Jaylon Tyson shows flashes in loss
The Cleveland Cavaliers opened their first of three preseason games with a loss to the Boston Celtics. We’re trying a new format for player grades this year. The goal is to separate players into categories and trim some fat from each game. We’ll be focusing more on the standouts (for better or worse) instead of […]
Final Score: Cavs lose first preseason game 124-113 to Celtics
The Cleveland Cavaliers took their first loss of the preseason in a 124-113 defeat to the Boston Celtics. Donovan Mitchell, Jaylon Tyson, Peyton Watson, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen started the game for Cleveland. James Harden was ruled out with ankle soreness. Boston was without Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, Peyton Pritchard, Mitchell Robinson, and Paul […]
Cavs vs. Celtics preseason game thread
Cavs basketball is back, or at least preseason basketball is. We’ll see how the team looks in their first time taking an NBA floor since last May. Share your thoughts as the game unfolds. If you aren’t a member of the community, sign up so you can talk to your fellow Cavalier fans and make […]
Cavs vs. Celtics preseason preview: How to watch, odds, and injury report
The Cleveland Cavaliers open up their preseason campaign against the Boston Celtics tonight at home. This is the first of three exhibition games for Cleveland. Preseason basketball can be interesting. How much you take from it is completely up to you. Each team has different goals when coming into these contests. One of the goals […]
Cavs season preview: Evan Mobley – Will Cleveland’s faith be rewarded?
The Cleveland Cavaliers had opportunities to drastically reshape their core over the summer. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jaylen Brown were available in trades. Reports suggested both the Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics were interested in Mobley as a centerpiece for potential deals. And if one of those trades were made, maybe LeBron James would’ve decided to […]
Cavs season preview: Peyton Watson – Is he what they’ve been waiting for?
Peyton Watson isn’t the first player that the Cleveland Cavaliers have tried to use to fill this gap. A long list of names, from Cedi Osman and Isaac Okoro — to Dean Wade and De’Andre Hunter. This team has searched for a starting-caliber wing throughout the decade. And while Max Strus fit the build better […]
Cavs season preview: Jarrett Allen – Is there a higher gear?
There are a few underrated stars in the NBA, but over the last few years, perhaps none have been more consistently overlooked than Jarrett Allen. In his six seasons with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Allen has averaged 14.8 points, 9.9 rebounds, and just over one block per game. Last year, Allen averaged 15.4 points, 8.5 rebounds, […]
Cavs season preview: James Harden – What does year two look like?
James Harden is arguably the most divisive member of the Cleveland Cavaliers. For all his talent, there is a track record of a player who loses patience quickly with his team. After acquiring him for fan favorite Darius Garland, Cleveland chose to buy into the full Harden experience, with everything that comes with it. Cleveland […]
Cavs season preview: Mario Hezonja – Unknown commodity
After missing out on LeBron James and losing Dean Wade in free agency, the Cleveland Cavaliers had to pivot. Waiting for James to make his decision, while worth the risk, left very few options on the wing once the Cavs were shunned. The front office had to get creative, check every couch cushion, and the […]
Cavs season preview: Sam Merrill – Volume, volume, and more volume.
The Cleveland Cavaliers bench underwent a shake-up in the offseason. Anchors of the second unit such as Dean Wade, Max Strus, Dennis Schroder, and Keon Ellis are no longer on the roster. For a period of time, it felt like Sam Merrill might have to be one of the names moved to shuffle the deck. […]
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