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De’Andre Hunter attempts to clear the air on recent trade rumors

Cleveland Cavaliers wing De’Andre Hunter’s name is an easy trade target. The Cavs are over the second apron, their roster needs a shakeup, and Hunter has been struggling. That, combined with Hunter clearing his Instagram of any mention of the Cavs, would lead you to believe that he’s someone who could be on the move. […]

Cavs lack of consistency is their real problem

If you gave me an open three-point shot in an empty gym, there’s a chance that I could make it. And if I did, it wouldn’t mean I’m a good shooter. It’s about how often you make the shot, not whether you can, that matters. In sports, consistency determines the quality of an individual player […]

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Cavs comments after recent loss point to a wider, recurring issue

Professional sports is much more complicated than the rules of the game. There are financial and economic aspects, interpersonal and communication intricacies, and of course, physical health. But the mental side may be the most important one. It is definitely paramount for the flailing Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavs were humiliated 123-112 at home to the […]

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3 Things to watch for in Cavs at 76ers

The Cleveland Cavaliers are in Philadelphia for the first of two games against the 76ers. They beat Philly earlier this season in Cleveland. De’Andre Hunter Hunter has fallen into a month-long slump. A stretch so bad that everyone on the roster is trying to figure out how they can support him and get Hunter back […]

Cup of Cavs: News and links for Wednesday, Jan. 14

Good morning, it’s Wednesday, January 14th. The Cleveland Cavaliers are 22-19 and play the Philadelphia 76ers tonight. It’s their first of two on the road against Philly. This is Cleveland’s second game of the season against the 76ers. They defeated Philly in their first matchup, 132-121, back in November. The 76ers are 22-16 this season. […]

Key Cavs forward would reportedly prefer to play elsewhere

Amidst arguably the most disappointing season in recent memory, the Cleveland Cavaliers are at a tipping point with the NBA trade deadline right around the corner. Even with very limited mobility due to their bloated salary sheet and constrained draft capital control, there are some options. Namely, moving a big salary to get under the […]

Uneven Cavs fall to the Jazz at home 123-112

Lauri Markkanen scored 28 points, Keyonte George poured in 32 to pace the visiting Utah Jazz to a 123-112 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. The Cavs were flattened in the first few minutes of the game, trailing by 17 in the first quarter, before rallying to take an eight-point lead into halftime. […]

How two former Cavs are mentoring Utah’s young roster

Kevin Love and Georges Niang are back in Cleveland…as members of the Utah Jazz. They are not playing the same level of minutes as they did in years past, but the two forwards have different roles in the league now: as veterans mentoring a young team, stewarding them through the trials and tribulations of the […]

Craig Porter Jr. is the backup point guard the Cavs need

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been searching for reliable reserve point guard play for a little while now. They had it last year with Ty Jerome, who turned in the best season of his career and earned a lucrative deal from the Memphis Grizzlies. The Cavs essentially swapped him for Lonzo Ball at that position, but […]

Cup of Cavs: News and links for Monday, Jan. 12

Good morning, it’s Monday, January 10th. The Cleveland Cavaliers are 22-18 and play the Utah Jazz tonight. The Cavs beat the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday. This is Cleveland’s first game against the Jazz this season. They went 2-0 against the Jazz last year. Former Cavaliers Lauri Markkanen, Kevin Love and Georges Niang will be back […]

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Cavs vs. Jazz: How to watch, odds, and injury report

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Utah Jazz come into Monday’s game from polar opposite perspectives. The Cavs are coming off arguably their best win of the season on Saturday. They showed how good of an offense they can be when they handily defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 146-134. The Jazz, on the other hand, are coming off […]

Sam Merrill brings much-needed ‘randomness’ and ‘chaos’ to Cavs’ starting lineup in win over Timberwolves

The Cleveland Cavaliers used their 22nd different starting lineup of the season in Saturday’s 146-134 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. After the team’s best offensive showing of the season, it’s fair to wonder whether or not Sam Merrill should be in the starting lineup going forward. Head coach Kenny Atkinson was understandably criticized for starting […]

Player Grades: Cavs vs Wolves – Five Cavaliers score 20+ points in best win of season

The Cleveland Cavaliers picked up their best win of the season, defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves 146-134. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player. Donovan Mitchell 28 points, 8 assists, 3 rebounds Mitchell led the Cavs in scoring tonight and gave them a huge surge of momentum. Some of his shot attempts […]

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Cavs put together complete performance in 146-134 win over Timberwolves

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers put together one of their most complete performances of the season as they defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 146-134 to split the two-game set. Cleveland’s starting five on Thursday did them in. Their core four of Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen were joined by guard Craig Porter […]

Cavs vs. Timberwolves: How to watch, odds, and injury report

The Cleveland Cavaliers dropped their first of two games against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday evening, thanks in part to a baffling starting lineup choice. We’ll see if they learn from that mistake and go a different direction on Saturday afternoon. Despite the loss on Thursday, the Cavs did have glimpses of good play. Their […]

Cup of Cavs: News and links for Saturday, Jan. 10

Good morning, it’s Saturday, January 10th. The Cleveland Cavaliers are 21-18 and lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night. The Cavs play the Wolves again today. This time, on their own home floor. It’s an early afternoon game, so I hope the Cavs secure a win and give you the rest of the day […]

3 Things to watch for in Cavs vs Timberwolves

Let’s try this again. The Cleveland Cavaliers get another chance at the Minnesota Timberwolves, this time on their home floor. We’re posting this a day early as tomorrow’s game is at 1 PM. The Starting Five Alright, I’m not going to pile on Kenny Atkinson any more than we already have. Everyone has crushed him […]

Cavaliers Reacts Survey: Kenny Atkinson’s approval rating sinks

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. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Last week, we asked you a round of questions. Let’s see how Cleveland Cavaliers fans reacted. […]