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The Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t turn in what would’ve been a winning performance against any of the other 28 teams. Fortunately for them, they were playing a Washington Wizards team that rarely wins and was missing three starters. Donovan Mitchell’s 24 fourth-quarter points were enough for Cleveland to get a 130-126 victory. Grades are based on […]
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The Cleveland Cavaliers turned in one of their worst performances of the season against a now 3-20 Washington Wizards team that was missing three starters. Having nearly one week off and a lively film session on Tuesday didn’t produce the desired results. Donovan Mitchell’s incredible 48-point performance, with 24 of them coming in the fourth, […]
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The Cleveland Cavaliers have been hit with a reality check. They’ve stumbled out of the gates and slipped to a 14-11 start to the season. This recently led to a tough-love film session by Kenny Atkinson, followed shortly by a players-only meeting. Everyone appears to be on the same page; this season has to be […]
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If anyone reading this knows of my recent writings to start the season, I was not the biggest Jaylon Tyson supporter. Phrases like “I’m out” and “I don’t see it” may have been uttered, but hey, nothing lasts forever on the internet, right? Anyhow, safe to say confidence in my ability to gauge the capabilities […]
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The Cleveland Cavaliers are back after a brief break in their schedule. They’ll return on the road in a flex game against the Washington Wizards. Thanks for that, NBA. We needed it. Washington is having a rough season. They might be the worst defensive team in league history with an astounding 125.2 defensive rating that’s […]
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The Cleveland Cavaliers have a prime opportunity to get back on track with a win over the ailing Washington Wizards. Wizards Struggles The Cavs have struggled recently. That’s for sure. But their issues pale in comparison to the season the Wizards are having. Washington is 3-19, only behind the New Orleans Pelicans for the worst […]
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Sam Merrill reportedly went through a post-practice workout with the Cleveland Cavaliers today. The three-point sniper has been sidelined since November 17 with a hand sprain. “Sam, as you can see, really good news, is actually shooting,” Kenny Atkinson said after practice today. “He’s actually shooting with his shooting hand, which is a pleasant sight […]
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The Cleveland Cavaliers had options during the 2024 NBA Draft. Sitting in the late first round, they could have chosen a number of different prospects — or traded out of the draft altogether. Ultimately, they zeroed in on one player. Jaylon Tyson. A junior from California who wore several hats during his time in college. […]
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LeBron James has made an All-NBA team for over two straight decades. His prime spanned 15 seasons. Figuring out what year was his absolute best can be debated. That said, there’s a few seasons that stick out from the rest. James’s first MVP season in 2008-09 was special. He was at the height of his […]
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We’re still one day away from Cleveland Cavaliers basketball returning to our lives. Until then, we have some frankly mediocre NBA games to hold us over. Today’s game of the day Thursday’s slate of games is rough. I would never advise someone to actually watch Clippers games. But then again, I also can’t recommend watching […]
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Former Cleveland Cavaliers guard Daniel “Booby” Gibson was arrested on Monday night in Beachwood, Ohio, during a normal traffic stop. According to Cleveland 19, Gibson was pulled over for driving without his taillights on. Upon running his license, it was discovered that Gibson had a warrant for his arrest in Mansfield Municipal Court for a […]
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Things haven’t gone smoothly for the Cleveland Cavaliers this season. Injuries are partially to blame for that, but they aren’t the sole reason. The Cavs haven’t had the effort needed to consistently win, and they haven’t had good enough shotmaking to bail them out. They know this and are using the break in their schedule […]
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The Cleveland Cavaliers haven’t just hit a speedbump; they’ve flown over the guardrails and are spiraling towards rock bottom. A 14-11 record doesn’t look as bad as this start to the season has felt. This team is at a crossroads — where their current adversity will either make or break them moving forward. Kenny Atkinson […]
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Injuries have defined the Cleveland Cavaliers‘ season through 25 games. They haven’t been able to keep key contributors healthy and haven’t been able to establish any kind of rhythm when their previously injured players have been available. The Cavs have had some much-needed time off this week. They’ve used that to practice for consecutive days […]
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Good morning. It’s Wednesday, December 10th. The Cleveland Cavaliers are 14-11. Let’s talk about their poor three-point shooting and how it impacts every facet of the game. The First Sip It’s a make-or-miss league. That’s been true since its very inception — but it’s become even more relevant as the league expands its range and […]
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Donovan Mitchell’s play is one of the few things currently going right for the Cleveland Cavaliers. He’s been the one constant in a season filled with injuries and inconsistent play. And he isn’t just playing to his usual All-NBA standard. He’s raised his game to another level. “Mindset,” head coach Kenny Atkinson said last week […]
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Good morning. It’s Tuesday, December 9th. The Cleveland Cavaliers are 14-11. Let’s talk about how badly they need this chance to rest. The First Sip The Cavaliers need to reset. That much has become obvious. It’s been a grueling schedule that hasn’t been particularly kind to a team that’s already struggling. The Cavs, who have […]
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Cleveland Cavaliers wing Max Strus still fondly remembers going to an annual charity bowling event with his hometown Chicago Bears while growing up. “I always thought, if I was ever in this position, this is an event I’d like to do,” Strus said when addressing the attendees at the Max Strus Family Foundation’s second annual […]
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The Cleveland Cavaliers had their worst offensive display of the season as they lost to the Golden State Warriors 99-94 on Saturday night. Here are the four factors from this game. These numbers are from Cleaning the Glass. Now, let’s dive into some of the stats.
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The Cleveland Cavaliers fell to the Golden State Warriors 99-94. This one stunk. Let’s see who won and lost the night. LOSER – De’Andre Hunter This last week couldn’t have been any more different from the way Hunter had previously been playing this season. His offensive creation, both as a finisher and playmaker, has completely […]
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CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers dropped a game to the Golden State Warriors B-Squad. They shot 34% from the floor and 23% from downtown in the loss. Yuck. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player. Donovan Mitchell 29 points, 3 assists, 4 rebounds Mitchell took it upon himself to will Cleveland […]
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The Cleveland Cavaliers ran out of gas on Saturday evening. They very much looked like a team that was playing their eighth game in 14 days while being on the second night of a back-to-back. They couldn’t get the offense going as they fell to the Golden State Warriors 99-94. Even though the Cavs are […]
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The Cleveland Cavaliers are dealing with their own injuries, but they’re in better shape than the Golden State Warriors are on that front. Golden State will be without Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler for their one annual trip to Cleveland this season. The Cavs are coming off an encouraging win over the San Antonio Spurs. […]
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The Cleveland Cavaliers play an old foe in the Golden State Warriors on their second night of a weekend back-to-back. Injuries for both teams Any hype this matchup might have had has been diminished by the injury report for both squads. The Cavs, as we know, have dealt with bumps and bruises all season. As […]
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The Cleveland Cavaliers picked up a much-needed win as they defeated the San Antonio Spurs 130-117 thanks to a momentum-changing third-quarter run. For maybe the first time all season, the Cavs played the level of basketball they made look routine last year. They outscored the Spurs 44-19 in the third quarter by simply controlling both […]
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