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Cavaliers Exercise Fourth-Year Option on Craig Porter Jr.

The transaction season has begun for the Cleveland Cavaliers as they have picked up the fourth-year option on guard Craig Porter Jr. Coming out of Wichita State in 2023, Porter Jr.

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Cavs final mock draft roundup: Should Cleveland draft for fit or best player available?

The first round of the NBA Draft is set for Tuesday evening. Let’s take a final look at who the experts have the Cleveland Cavaliers taking with the 29th pick.

Max Strus News / Fear The Sword / June 22

Cavs final report card: Max Strus

Max Strus’s 2025-26 season was definitely not the plan either the Cleveland Cavaliers or Strus envisioned. However, the Cavaliers needed Strus for the postseason, and from that perspective, he was up to the task.

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The NBA implemented a lottery system beginning with the 1985 draft. Since then, 41 players have gone No. 1 overall. How many of the top overall picks from the NBA's lottery era can you name in five minutes?

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / June 22

Cavs Exercise Option On Craig Porter Jr.’s Contract

The Cavaliers have exercised their option on Craig Porter Jr.‘s contract for next season, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com tweets. The club option of $2,406,205 is non-guaranteed; it becomes fully guaranteed if he’s still on the roster through Jan.

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The 25 most impactful international NBA draft picks of all-time

The NBA is truly a global league. As such, there have been historical impacts left on the game by players of all walks of life. Some of the game's all-time

Craig Porter News / Hoops Wire / June 22

Cavs exercise team option on Craig Porter Jr

Craig Porter Jr. presumably will be back with the Cavaliers next season. The team announced Monday that it has exercised its fourth-year option on the reserve guard, ensuring he’ll remain under contract through the 2026-27 season.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / June 21

3 Small Trades Cleveland Cavs Could Make That Could Pay Off Big Time

With LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo in the conversation to be heading to the Cleveland Cavaliers this summer, there are also a number of players that have understandably fallen under the radar.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Larry Brown Sports / June 20

Kyrie Irving reacts after allegedly ghosting Cavaliers’ championship reunion

Kyrie Irving offered a response to claims that he ghosted his former Cleveland Cavaliers teammates at a recent championship reunion — sort of. Irving posted a photo on Instagram Friday commemorating the Cavaliers’ 2016 championship team.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / The Spun / June 20

Kyrie Irving Breaks Silence On Him Missing Cavaliers' Championship Reunion

The Cleveland Cavaliers celebrated the 10-year reunion of their NBA championship run this week, but fans noticed that Kyrie Irving wasn't present. LeBron James, Kevin Love, Iman Shumpert, Tristan Thompson, Richard Jefferson, J.R.

James Harden News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / June 20

Player Option Deadline for Cavs Star James Harden Is Rapidly Approaching

After the Cavaliers fell to the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals, focus quickly shifted to the offseason. The focal point of this early portion of the Cavs offseason is James Harden and his $42.3 million player option which would put the Cavaliers over the second apron.

Dean Wade News / Hoops Wire / June 20

Cavs may face uphill climb in keeping Dean Wade

The Cavaliers would like to keep Dean Wade. Whether they’ll be able to is another question. According to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, league sources expect Wade to leave Cleveland in unrestricted free agency, with several teams expected to pursue the veteran forward once the market opens.

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Every NBA team's best-ever second-round draft pick

In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / June 20

Cleveland Cavaliers Have Three Clear Options With No. 29 Pick in NBA Draft

The 2026 NBA Draft has potential to be one of the best of all time. Loaded with front of the draft talent, it also has some late players projected to be potential All-Stars or leaders of their teams.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / June 20

Kevin Garnett Wants LeBron To End Career With Cleveland Cavaliers

With the NBA offseason in motion, the big question circling around the rumour mill is where LeBron James will end up on what will more likely be his last dance as he winds down his glorious career.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / HITC / June 20

Kyrie Irving celebrates 10-year anniversary of Cavaliers championship, silences rumors about tension

Kyrie Irving chose the 10-year anniversary of Cleveland’s 2016 title to remind everyone how he views that Cavaliers group. His absence from the reunion trip had become a talking point.

NBA News / HITC / June 20

LeBron James’ return to Cleveland Cavaliers might be best for Bronny, according to former MVP

LeBron James returning to the Cleveland Cavaliers sounds sentimental, but Kevin Garnett sees a practical benefit for Bronny James. The basketball case starts with opportunity.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / June 19

Ranking Best Moments From Cavaliers’ 2016 Championship Season

Ten years ago, on June 19, the Cavaliers beat the Golden State Warriors in Game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals, giving them their first NBA title and breaking Cleveland's 52-year championship drought in major sports.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / June 19

3 Big Lessons Cavaliers Can Learn From 2016 Championship Team

The Cleveland Cavaliers are celebrating the 2016 NBA Championship on Friday. Key players from the championship-winning team like LeBron James, Kevin Love, J.R.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / June 19

Cleveland Cavaliers Shouldn’t Rush To Extend These 2 Players This Offseason

The NBA offseason is now about a week old, with the New York Knicks celebrating their title in the streets today. The NBA Draft is also under a week away, as it starts on Tuesday, June 23rd, and free agency will start at the end of June also.

Richard Jefferson News / AirJordanChronicles / June 19

'One of His Best Friends': Richard Jefferson Revisits LeBron’s Cavaliers Decision

Richard Jefferson was a key piece of the Cleveland Cavaliers in their 2016 NBA Finals run. However, the Cavs waived him just after his second season, exposing a brutal part of NBA business.

Dean Wade News / Hoops Wire / June 18

Why Cavs’ Dean Wade likely to draw interest in free agency

It’s hard to know exactly what will become of Cavaliers free agent forward Dean Wade. For starters, the Cavs would love for Wade to return. By all accounts, Wade would like to be back, too.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Larry Brown Sports / June 17

Kevin Love shares an incredible 2016 Cavaliers reunion photo

It has been almost 10 years since the Cleveland Cavaliers pulled off the biggest comeback in NBA Finals history, and LeBron James and some members of that squad have linked up across the pond for a reunion.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Larry Brown Sports / June 16

Report: Cavaliers could trade away notable player this offseason

The Cleveland Cavaliers could become the latest of many NBA teams to trade away Dennis The Menace. Cleveland is looking to shed some salary this offseason, Brian Windhorst of ESPN reported Tuesday during a local radio appearance.

James Harden News / The Spun / June 15

Mugshot Of NBA Star James Harden Has Been Released

Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden will either be on the court or in court this NBA offseason. Harris County records stated that Harden was arrested in Houston at 3:41 a.m.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / The Spun / June 13

Gun Rights Organization Releases Statement Of Support For James Harden

Cleveland Cavaliers star James Harden was arrested in Houston earlier today on a charge of unlawful carrying of a weapon in a motor vehicle. Texas has always been more lax on gun restrictions than many other states, so the arrest came as a surprise to many.

Riley Minix News / Hoops Rumors / June 13

Cavs’ Riley Minix Reportedly Nearing Deal With ASVEL

Cavaliers forward Riley Minix is close to signing a contract with ASVEL in France, according to a report from Blazo Komnenic of Meridian Sport (hat tip to Eurohoops).

James Harden News / Yardbarker / June 14