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The Cleveland Cavaliers have had a long and arduous journey since LeBron James left for the second time back in 2018. There have been players who have come and gone, the city has seen many different eras of teambuilding, and a youth movement that catapulted the Cavaliers into a new orbit of contention. It feels […]
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It’s difficult to envision something happening that hasn’t occurred yet. At the same time, everything becomes clearer after the fact. This phenomenon is seen with recent NBA champions, a list that the Cleveland Cavaliers should join next June. Going into last season, the Oklahoma City Thunder were questioned for their youth and inability to replicate […]
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We are officially back. The Cleveland Cavaliers open the 2025-26 NBA regular season with a rivalry matchup against the New York Knicks. You can catch the game live on FanDuel Sports Network using our promo code ‘SBNFALL30’ for a free month of Cavs games! Who: Cleveland Cavaliers at New York Knicks Where: Madison Square Garden – New […]
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There was a time when Dean Wade was viewed as one of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ most important role players. Over the last two seasons, the Cavs are 83-30 in the games that Wade plays in. He is an analytics darling and is one of the team’s best defensive players. Wade also fits well with the […]
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The Cleveland Cavaliers are starting the season shorthanded. Darius Garland is still working his way back from the toe injury he sustained last playoffs. He had surgery over the summer and is making good progress, but could miss the first several games. Max Strus is expected to be sidelined a little longer as he recovers […]
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One of the best aspects of premier matchups at the beginning of the season is that both teams are typically healthy. Unfortunately, that won’t be the case for the season opener between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the New York Knicks. Both teams will be without at least a few key players. The Knicks have ruled […]
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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. You likely don’t have the best perspective on watching sports if you view every season as […]
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The wait is nearly over. Cleveland Cavaliers basketball will be back in our lives for at least the next five months after Wednesday’s opener. Cleveland begins their campaign against the New York Knicks in what could be an early Eastern Conference Finals preview. Who: Cleveland Cavaliers at New York Knicks Where: Madison Square Garden – New York, […]
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The NBA is back. Let’s take a look at FanDuel’s betting lines for the Cleveland Cavaliers’ season opener against the New York Knicks. Cavs Moneyline (+125) The Cavs begin the season as underdogs on the road. I can’t say I blame FanDuel. Cleveland will be without multiple starters and the Knicks are just as hungry […]
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The Cleveland Cavaliers hit the ground sprinting last year as they began the season 15-0. Repeating that type of success might be difficult this time, as the Cavs are already down two of their most important players entering the 2025-26 season. Darius Garland has no clear timeline for return as he recovers from a toe […]
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The Cleveland Cavaliers tip off their regular season on Wednesday when they take on the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. NBA coverage will look different this season. The league is swapping out TNT for NBC, Peacock, and Amazon Prime Video. Let’s take a look at where and how you can watch the Cavs […]
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Everything went right for the Cleveland Cavaliers last season until it didn’t. They won 64 games and cruised through the first round with one of the most lopsided sweeps in NBA history. Then, things went awry in the second round when they ran into the Indiana Pacers. Tyrese Haliburton’s late-game heroics played a large role […]
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The Cleveland Cavaliers were not expected to sign any of their training camp invitees to roster spots heading into the season. They entered camp with 14 of their 15 roster slots filled. The Cavs have opted to keep one roster spot open until after the trade deadline for the past few seasons. As of now, […]
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Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland found out earlier this week that there are some similarities between playing basketball and making pizzas. “I was flipping the pizza dough a little bit, they said that’s like dribbling, so I was just trying to replicate that,” Garland said. “One guy was telling me when I was putting […]
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The Cleveland Cavaliers are adding new members to their television broadcast this season. One of whom is 2016 NBA champion (and 2021 Dancing With the Stars winner), Iman Shumpert. Shumpert will join select pre- and post-game shows on FanDuel Sports Network. He’s previously appeared on multiple broadcasts and hosted a podcast, ‘Iman Amongst Men’, with […]
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The Cleveland Cavaliers knew they were taking a chance when they traded for Lonzo Ball this summer. The former second overall pick had a history of season-ending injuries, including a two-year knee injury that threatened to end his career. But Cleveland valued the all-around impact and ceiling-raising potential that a player like Ball is capable […]
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After years of campaigning from fans, the Cleveland Cavaliers have ceremoniously unveiled their classic edition uniforms for the 2025-2026 season. The post details: “The uniforms celebrate the team’s rich heritage and iconic visual identity during the mid-2000s era and pay tribute to the design from the ‘Miracle of Richfield’ jerseys from the 1970s. The look […]
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The Cleveland Cavaliers wrapped up the preseason with a 118-110 win over the Detroit Pistons. Now, nothing stands between them and the regular season. But before we get there, let’s see what we can glean from this last dress rehearsal. The drought is over, as was indicated by head coach Kenny Atkinson’s water-soaked quarter zip […]
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Kenny Atkinson finally picked up his first preseason win with the Cleveland Cavaliers, beating the Detroit Pistons 118-100. It feels good to be done with the preseason with real basketball on the horizon. Grades are based on our usual expectations for each player. Lonzo Ball 9 points (3-5 shooting), 9 assists, 4 rebounds, 3 blocks, […]
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The Cleveland Cavaliers broke a three-year-long preseason losing streak against NBA teams with a 118-100 win over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night. Exhibition results haven’t been indicative of how things go when the games count in the standings. That said, you’d always rather win than lose if they’re keeping score. Head coach Kenny Atkinson […]
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De’Andre Hunter did not play in the second half of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ final preseason game against the Detroit Pistons. He suffered a knee injury in the first half. He finished the game with 14 points in 14 minutes while shooting 3-6 from the floor. Kenny Atkinson said after the game that Hunter was dealing […]
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