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Lakers ownership group is ‘doubtful’ LeBron James will return; Cavs speculation heats up
The future of LeBron James remains as uncertain as ever as Los Angeles Lakers’ governor Jeanie Buss sounds doubtful the King will be returning next season, according to Alex Sherman of CNBC. Either because of retirement or choosing to play for another team (potentially his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers?). “Never say never, but you know, he […]
Cavs star Donovan Mitchell gets hilarious results in NBA Player poll
Donovan Mitchell is having the best season of his career. If the rest of the league hasn’t noticed yet, at least Mitchell himself and one of his teammates certainly have. What am I talking about? Well, The Athletic released their latest player poll, conducted over All-Star weekend. In the survey, they asked, “Who is the […]
Why a draft tournament would fix the tanking issue
It’s that time of year again. It’s tanking season. And it’s bigger and better than ever. There are seemingly more teams tanking than ever before, and they are doing it earlier and bolder and in more innovative ways. Everybody is talking about it, so why not Fear The Sword? There have been lots of crazy […]
Cup of Cavs: NBA news and links for Tuesday, Feb. 17
Good morning, it’s Tuesday, February 17th. The Cleveland Cavaliers are 34-21 and don’t play again until Thursday. I hope you enjoyed the All-Star break. From here on out, the playoffs are going to be on everyone’s mind. But before we do that, let’s take a moment to discuss the weekend we just had. All-Star Recap […]
4 things to watch as James Harden gets acclimated with Cavs
The Cleveland Cavaliers took a big swing at the trade deadline by swapping Darius Garland for James Harden. Initial returns are positive. Harden showed up and blended in faster than anybody could have reasonably expected. His gifts in the pick-and-roll are obvious, and with them, Jarrett Allen is flourishing. Donovan Mitchell and Harden already have […]
The NBA’s incessant need to fix the All-Star Game illuminates a much greater issue
The 2026 NBA All-Star Game was an unquestioned success. The convoluted USA vs. the World format made the game competitive for three of the four quarters, which hasn’t happened in at least three decades. Watching the best players in the world participate in a game that somewhat resembled basketball was awesome. For once, the product […]
Donovan Mitchell’s Stripes team falls short in NBA All-Star game final
The new All-Star format was a win for the NBA, even though the Cleveland Cavaliers’ lone representative, Donovan Mitchell, didn’t end up on the victorious team. This year’s showcase was broken up into four mini-games. Mitchell’s veteran USA team, the Stripes, played against a younger USA team, the Stars, and a third team comprised of […]
Donovan Mitchell would welcome LeBron back to Cavs: ‘It’s LeBron James right?’
Another day, another write-up about LeBron James potentially joining the Cleveland Cavaliers after his current deal with the Los Angeles Lakers runs out this summer. This time, it was Cleveland’s current superstar, Donovan Mitchell, weighing in on the matter. Mitchell told SiriusXM NBA Radio that being a teammate with James would be special, but that […]
Donovan Mitchell comes up short of final in 3-Point Contest
Donovan Mitchell put out a respectable outing in Los Angeles for the 3-Point Contest while sporting a Jaylon Tyson Cleveland Cavaliers’ jersey. However, Mitchell came up in fourth place with 24 points. Mitchell was eliminated at the last minute by eventual champion Damian Lillard who scored 27 points. Mitchell went second in the order and […]
Darius Garland’s toe will sideline him longer than initially expected
The rationale for the Cleveland Cavaliers’ decision to trade Darius Garland to the Los Angeles Clippers for James Harden has been dissected ad nauseam. The team believes that they have a small window to win this season. Harden makes them a better team during that time. Garland last played an NBA game on Jan. 14 […]
Jaylon Tyson leads team in scoring in Rising Stars showcase
Cleveland Cavaliers wing Jaylon Tyson had a strong showing in the Rising Stars game on Friday evening. He led Team T-Mac in points (10) and rebounds (5) in their loss to Team Vince. The format for this competition is a mini-tournament. The two teams played a game to 40 points, with the winner advancing to […]
There’s ‘rampant speculation’ that LeBron James could return to Cavs this summer
The rumors about LeBron James returning to the Cleveland Cavaliers after this season have been somewhat non-stop since he played against his former team last month. Since then, there was a report that the Cavs would welcome James back, The Athletic said a return to Cleveland would be the “obvious destination,” veteran reporter Jason Lloyd […]
Cavs add 6’7” sharpshooter to final two-way spot
The Cleveland Cavaliers filled their last roster spot when they added Nae’Qwan Tomlin to a standard contract. Now, they’ve found someone for their final two-way spot. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, that slot is going to Riley Minix. Minix went undrafted in the 2024 NBA Draft. He was invited to training camp with the […]
Cavaliers Reacts Survey: James Harden is quickly winning over Cleveland
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. Things change quickly in the NBA. Fans of the Cleveland Cavaliers know that better than anyone […]
How to watch the Cavaliers at NBA All-Star Weekend
The Cleveland Cavaliers will have two representatives at All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles with Donovan Mitchell and Jaylon Tyson. Mitchell will be participating in the 3-Point Contest and All-Star Game, while Tyson will be in the Rising Stars game. The format of these events changes seemingly every season. Let’s get into what we can expect […]
Cup of Cavs: NBA news and links for Friday, Feb. 13
Good morning, it’s Friday, February 13th. The Cleveland Cavaliers are 32-21 and are off until next Thursday. For now, enjoy the All-Star break, and maybe watch a Friday the 13th movie tonight to honor the holiday. I’d recommend part four or part six. Since there are no games on tonight, we’ll instead focus on the […]
12 stats to explain Cavs 138-113 win over Wizards
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers ran over a bad Washington Wizards team 138-113 on Wednesday evening. The stats in the table below are taken from Cleaning the Glass. Now, let’s dive into the numbers.
11 Takeaways from James Harden’s home debut in Cavs win over Wizards
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t play with their food. They quickly asserted control of Wednesday’s game against the Washington Wizards and led wire-to-wire before settling for a 138-113 victory. Cavs fans embraced James Harden in his debut. Some of the loudest cheers of the night were reserved for his pregame introduction and anytime he […]
Winners and Losers: Cavs vs Wizards – Sam Merrill leads the way
In the final game before the All-Star break, the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the visiting Washington Wizards 138-113. Here are the winners and losers in James Harden’s home debut. Winner – Sam Merrill, certified sniper The importance of Merrill to the Cavs has been well-documented, but he was unconscious in the first half, going 9-9 from […]
‘Loyalty is overrated’ according to new Cavalier James Harden
CLEVELAND — Things couldn’t be going better for the Cleveland Cavaliers after acquiring James Harden at the trade deadline from the Los Angeles Clippers. Harden has fit in seamlessly with what the team is trying to do. As a result, the Cavs’ offense has looked exceptional, they’ve rattled off three straight wins, and have a […]
Player Grades: Cavs vs Wizards – Harden’s home debut is a success
The Cleveland Cavaliers have won five straight after knocking down the Washington Wizards 138-113. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player. Donovan Mitchell 30 points, 5 assists, 3 rebounds, 2 steals The Cavs can thank Mitchell for dragging them through the early stretch of the season. Now? All systems are cleared […]
Cavs beat Wizards 138-113 behind historic Sam Merrill game
The Cleveland Cavaliers took down the Washington Wizards 138-113. This is Cleveland’s fifth consecutive win. They have turned their season around and are rolling into the All-Star break with style. Sam Merrill stole the show in this one. He erupted for 26 points in the first half while shooting 7-of-7 from deep and 9-for-9 from […]
Kenny Atkinson is stealing plays from James Harden’s previous teams
CLEVELAND — Trading for James Harden two-thirds of the way through the season presents some challenges for Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson. Harden has had success playing an isolation-heavy style where he knows where everyone is on the court. Atkinson has been known for a heavy ball and player movement offense. Those opposites can’t […]
Kenny Atkinson provides update on when Evan Mobley could return for Cavs
CLEVELAND — Cleveland Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson has done a good job of integrating the new additions at the deadline into the rotation. James Harden has paired well with both Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen. And by the sounds of things, it won’t be long until we find out how the new core four looks […]
James Harden is the key to unlocking the best of Jarrett Allen
In 2021, the Cleveland Cavaliers were part of a three-team trade involving James Harden and Jarrett Allen. At the time, it was seen as savvy to get in on a trade where the Brooklyn Nets needed to offload Allen to take on Harden. It feels almost surreal that a half-decade later, Allen and Harden are […]
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