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Winners and Losers: Cavs at Kings – James Harden ushers in new era

The Cleveland Cavaliers took over in the fourth quarter to win a thriller in Sacramento. Let’s see who won and lost the night. WINNER – The Fourth Quarter This one came down to the wire. That’s in part because of Sacramento’s lights-out shooting and Cleveland’s poor rebounding. But when push came to shove, the Cavs […]

James Harden’s 15 fourth-quarter points lead Cavs past Kings in his debut

It wasn’t always pretty, but the Cleveland Cavaliers executed well enough down the stretch to win James Harden’s debut with the team. They defeated the hapless Sacramento Kings 132-126. The Cavaliers’ starting lineup was understandably disjointed at the start of the game. Their four-guard unit featuring Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Sam Merrill, Jaylon Tyson, and Jarrett […]

James Harden’s availability has been updated for Cavs’ game vs. Kings

11-time NBA All-Star James Harden is set to make his debut for the Cleveland Cavaliers on the road tonight against the Sacramento Kings at 10 PM Eastern. Cleveland acquired Harden in a stunning blockbuster deal earlier this week, trading away long-time point guard and two-time All-Star Darius Garland in the process. It was an emotional […]

James Harden may not be making Cavs debut on Saturday

The Cleveland Cavaliers may have to wait a little longer for James Harden’s debut with the team. Harden was initially expected to play on Saturday against the Sacramento Kings. According to the latest injury report, he may have to wait. Harden is listed as questionable for Saturday’s game with the reason being “trade pending.” This […]

Cavs at Kings: How to watch, odds, and injury report

The Cleveland Cavaliers will be getting their first look at James Harden in a Cleveland uniform on Saturday night. He was originally listed as questionable, but has been updated to available. That alone will be a reason to watch this game. This is also the first time the Cavs and Kings have met since executing […]

Daryl Morey takes a shot at Cavs guard James Harden

To say James Harden and Daryl Morey have a history together would be an understatement. They were one of the most successful marriages in basketball until they weren’t. Morey fully believed in Harden’s style of play for the better part of a decade. He worked with him and Mike D’Antoni to create an efficient, small-ball […]

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4 Players the Cavaliers could target in the buyout market

The Cleveland Cavaliers were one of, if not the biggest, headline-makers at the 2026 trade deadline with the wave of moves they executed. Now, the league turns to the buyout market phase as players are released and the glorified free-for-all begins. Illusions of high-impact players being obtainable fill social media, only for two weeks to […]

The LeBron James to Cleveland rumors are heating up

The fuel on the “LeBron James is coming back to Cleveland” fire is seemingly getting gasoline poured on it from every corner. Noted The Athletic columnist Jason Lloyd spoke on 92.3 The Fan and dumped even more lighter fluid on the rumor (or at this point, league-wide assumption) that James will end his tenure with […]

Cavs provide insight into possible James Harden contract extension

Players don’t switch teams in free agency anymore. Instead, they get traded with one year left on their contract to a team that they’re willing to sign an extension with. Based on Koby Altman’s comments to the media on Thursday afternoon, it seems that’s what happened with James Harden’s trade to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Altman […]

Cavs believe James Harden raises their playoff ceiling

The Cleveland Cavaliers believe that the Eastern Conference is wide open right now. Trading for James Harden gives them a better chance to seize that opportunity. “We think that he raises our ceiling and gives us a chance to have real playoff success,” Cavs president of basketball operations Koby Altman said on Thursday. “He gives […]

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Koby Altman clarifies why Cavs didn’t get under the second apron

The Cleveland Cavaliers will finish this season above the second apron. They made moves — like sending away Lonzo Ball and two second-round picks — that helped them get closer to ducking below that threshold. They were just under $3.9 million away from getting under the second apron, but couldn’t make an additional move on […]

Cavs’ Koby Altman says Garland trade will ‘probably make me look bad in a few years’

President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman made one of the more polarizing and risky trades in Cleveland Cavaliers history on Tuesday night. A move that even Altman himself understands could go haywire. “We wish Darius [Garland] nothing but the best,” said Altman after the deadline. “Obviously, he’s going to a top-flight organization that’s thrilled to […]

Koby Altman downplays Donovan Mitchell’s role in the James Harden trade

The Cleveland Cavaliers drastically shook up the core of what was a 64-win team last season. They sent out former All-Star Darius Garland for James Harden in hopes of raising their playoff floor and ceiling. There’s pressure to win now. That’s what happens when you have a group that has been so successful in the […]

Cavs consider Jaylon Tyson a ‘revelation’ and core part of their future

It’s not easy to stay in the moment while prepping for the future. We’ve seen teams burn themselves by prioritizing one over the other, or waiting too long to go all-in on their window. The Cleveland Cavaliers are trying to be one of the rare teams that thread the needle—and Jaylon Tyson is a key […]

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Here’s the new-look Cavs roster after the 2026 NBA trade deadline

The Cleveland Cavaliers were one of the most active teams at the 2026 NBA trade deadline. Here’s a summary of where things stand for the team with all the dust settled and the deadline passed. The players the Cavs acquired: The picks and players the Cavs sent out: The new, full Cavs roster Cavs draft […]

7 ways James Harden will help the Cavs this season

The Cleveland Cavaliers mortgaged part of their future for a better chance at winning a title now when they sent out a 26-year-old former All-Star in Darius Garland for 36-year-old James Harden. And even though Harden has his playoff warts, he’s an upgrade over Garland and will address multiple weaknesses with the roster. Let’s take […]

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Cavs newcomers shine in 124-91 win over Clippers

The Cleveland Cavaliers toppled the LA Clippers in a 33-point victory on the road. This game could have been an emotional letdown. But on the heels of a massive blockbuster trade, the Cavs stuck to business as usual. These last few days have been a whirlwind. Trading Darius Garland for James Harden is one of […]

Koby Altman releases statement after Cavs blockbuster Darius Garland for James Harden trade

The Cleveland Cavaliers have made their deal with the Los Angeles Clippers official. James Harden is heading to Cleveland, Darius Garland to Los Angeles. Cavs’ president of basketball operations, Koby Altman, released a statement about the shocking trade. First, he spoke about trading for Harden: “James Harden has cemented himself as an all-time great in […]

Cavs salary dump Lonzo Ball to Jazz

The Cleveland Cavaliers are reportedly trading point guard Lonzo Ball to the Utah Jazz, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Cleveland will be parting with their two remaining second-round picks to complete the deal. They have no more left available to trade. Ball was acquired this past summer from the Chicago Bulls for Isaac Okoro, a […]

Cavs are reportedly interested in acquiring another bench scorer

The Cleveland Cavaliers have already acquired three rotation guards at the trade deadline in James Harden, Dennis Schroder, and Keon Ellis. Apparently, they could be adding more. According to Michal Scotto of HoopsHype, the Cavaliers and the Milwaukee Bucks are two teams that are interested in acquiring Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas. Thomas is your […]

Cavs are receiving trade interest in former All-Star center

The Cleveland Cavaliers have made two big moves already at the trade deadline. It’s unlikely that they make another core-altering trade, but you never want to rule things out with this front office. If they did want to make an additional deal, it’s clear that other teams are interested in big man Jarrett Allen. According […]

An ode to Darius Garland; an important part of Cavs history

The Cleveland Cavaliers selected Darius Garland with the fifth overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. Garland, then just a 19-year-old kid who had missed the bulk of his freshman season with a torn meniscus, was now joining a franchise only one year removed from reaching four consecutive NBA Finals. But Cleveland was no longer […]

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