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Cavs vs. Wizards: How to watch, odds, and injury report
The Cleveland Cavaliers will look to roll into the All-Star break on a five-game winning streak. The only thing standing in their way is a less-than-stellar Washington Wizards team. Wednesday will be James Harden’s first game in Cleveland as a Cavalier. He’s made a great first impression with the team as he’s come up big […]
NBA clarifies controversial calls at end of Cavs win over Nuggets
The Cleveland Cavaliers‘ thrilling last-minute victory over the Denver Nuggets on Monday night had two controversial calls. According to the NBA’s Last Two Minute report, both were called correctly on the floor. First, the referees didn’t call a foul on James Harden’s three-pointer to tie the game with 33 seconds left. Tim Hardaway Jr. took […]
Cavs promote two-way forward Nae’Qwan Tomlin to standard contract
The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed two-way forward Nae’Qwan Tomlin to a standard contract worth $3 million over two years, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Tomlin has played 43 games with the Cavaliers this season. The Cavs have currently filled all of their standard roster spots and now have one two-way slot remaining. The Cavs first […]
Cavaliers Reacts Survey: What are your thoughts on the James Harden trade so far?
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. We’re two games into the James Harden Cleveland Cavaliers era, and things couldn’t be going much […]
‘We’re just hooping on vibes,’ How the surging Cavs have turned their season around
Vibes matter in the NBA. They always have. The Cleveland Cavaliers built a historic 64-win team last year largely on vibes. Sure, immense talent across the roster is a barrier for entry. But we’ve seen talented squads struggle to play with the joy and harmony the Cavaliers played with last season. Even the Cavs themselves […]
6 Takeaways from Donovan Mitchell and James Harden’s master class in Cavs win over Nuggets
The Cleveland Cavaliers fought back from an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat a good Denver Nuggets team 119-117. The spectacular play from Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, and Jarrett Allen down the stretch is to thank for that. Harden completely changes this offense. The gravity he provides is incredible. Every step he takes […]
Cup of Cavs: NBA news and links for Tuesday, Feb. 10
Good morning, it’s Tuesday, February 10th. The Cleveland Cavaliers are 32-21 and beat the Denver Nuggets last night. They are finally done with their West Coast road trip, where they went 4-1, and only have one game before the All-Star break. It will be a very different Cavs team returning to Cleveland. The last time […]
Winners and Losers: Cavs at Nuggets – Jarrett Allen completes stellar road trip
The Cleveland Cavaliers have completed their West Coast road trip with one more win over the Denver Nuggets. Let’s see who won and lost the night. WINNER – Jarret Allen versus the Joker Jarrett Allen is having an awesome 2026. It seems he’s fully recovered from the hand injuries that limited him earlier in the […]
Player Grades: Cavs at Nuggets – James Harden stuns Denver
The Cleveland Cavaliers pulled off one of their most encouraging wins of the season, downing the Denver Nuggets 119-117. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player. Donovan Mitchell 32 points, 10 assists, 1 rebound, 2 steals, 2 blocks Mitchell came out guns blazing in this game. He scored 13 points in […]
Donovan Mitchell and James Harden’s late-game heroics propel Cavs to comeback win in Denver
The Cleveland Cavaliers ended their five-game Western Conference roadtrip with a bang. They overcame a double-digit fourth-quarter deficit to beat a strong Denver Nuggets team 119-117 thanks to their dynamic backcourt. The Donovan Mitchell and James Harden pairing couldn’t have gotten off to a better start. The Cavs were kept at arm’s length for most […]
Cavs get good and bad news on tonight’s injury report against Denver
The Cleveland Cavaliers have updated availability for numerous key players for tonight’s game against the Denver Nuggets. Dean Wade is OUT with an ankle injury, while Jaylon Tyson, who was also listed as questionable with an ankle injury, will be available to play. Rookie Tyrese Proctor will be available to play after being questionable with […]
Cavs Roundtable: First impressions of the James Harden Era
The Fear the Sword staff has had some time to digest the James Harden for Darius Garland trade, as well as see what Harden looks like in wine and gold. That makes it a perfect time to answer five questions about the trade and what it means for the Cleveland Cavaliers this season. What are […]
Cavs at Nuggets: How to watch, odds, and injury report
The Cleveland Cavaliers finish off their five-game Western Conference road trip as they take on Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. This will be a fun test for the new look Cavs. It’ll be interesting to see how James Harden attacks Jokic — who is a better rim defender than he gets credit for — […]
Cavs add another forward to injury report for matchup with Nuggets
The Cleveland Cavaliers will conclude their five-game, Western Conference road trip against the Denver Nuggets on Monday evening at less than 100%. If you’re going against a team with Nikola Jokic, you would ideally like to have your entire front court available for that matchup. Unfortunately for the Cavs, that won’t be possible. Cleveland will […]
Cavs’ star to participate in NBA’s 2026 3-Point Contest
Cleveland Cavaliers’ star Donovan Mitchell will participate in the 2026 State Farm 3-Point Contest. This will be Mitchell’s third time competing in the contest, second time as a member of the Cavaliers. Mitchell is joined in this year’s contest by Devin Booker, Kon Knueppel, Jamal Murray, Tyrese Maxey, Bobby Portis Jr, Norman Powell and surprise […]
Travis Scott crashes new Cavalier James Harden’s postgame interview
James Harden’s 15 fourth-quarter points were enough to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a narrow 132-126 victory over the Sacramento Kings in his debut with the team. Immediately after the game, while he was doing his first postgame interview with Cavs sideline reporter Serena Winters, Travis Scott decided to crash the party. “We’re going to […]
9 Takeaways from James Harden’s debut in Cavs 132-126 win over Kings
The Cleveland Cavaliers’ backcourt of Donovan Mitchell and James Harden came through when it mattered most. They combined for 32 fourth-quarter points to lead Cleveland to the 132-126 victory over the Sacramento Kings. All is well that ends well. The Mitchell and Harden pairing struggled at the start of the game. They seemingly didn’t want […]
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 […]
Player Grades: Cavs at Kings – James Harden and Donovan Mitchell dominate fourth quarter
The Cleveland Cavaliers rallied back for a win on the road against the Sacramento Kings. They can thank their new backcourt for this one. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player. Donovan Mitchell 35 points, 4 assists, 2 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocks Mitchell took a backseat in the first half […]
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 […]
Donovan Mitchell and James Harden are rumored to be recruiting another star to Cleveland
LeBron James left the Cleveland Cavaliers the first time partially because he wasn’t able to recruit a co-star to Northeast Ohio. Sixteen years later, James might find himself on the other end of the equation. Former Cavalier and ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins said on a recent episode of the Road Trippin’ Show that the new […]
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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