Cleveland Cavaliers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Darius Garland News / Fear The Sword / December 28

NBA insider says Cavs have had no ‘credible’ Darius Garland trade discussions

When things go poorly for any team, in any sport, the trade rumors start swirling, and vulturous teams inevitably begin circling. Given the disastrous start to the season for the Cleveland Cavaliers, it is only fair to assume that their big names will also pop up in reports.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / December 28

Cavs keep sputtering along as losses hit new low

The Cavaliers talked themselves into believing Christmas Day meant something. Turns out, it didn’t travel. Cleveland followed up its gut-punch loss to the Knicks with a no-show in Houston, getting run off the floor in a 117-100 loss that felt over long before the horn.

Kenny Atkinson News / Fadeaway World / December 28

Kenny Atkinson Calls Out Cavaliers Players Following Blowout Loss To Rockets

The Cleveland Cavaliers dropped to 17-16 in this 2025-26 NBA season following a 117-100 loss to the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on Saturday. The Rockets were without Alperen Sengun here, but still led by as many as 31 points, and Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson called out his players in his postgame press conference.

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NBA News / Yardbarker

Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

NBA News / Fear The Sword / December 27

Winners and Losers: Cavs at Rockets – Cleveland has an identity crisis

The Cleveland Cavaliers were thrashed by the Houston Rockets. Let’s go over some of the lowlights. The Cavs haven’t been a good three-point shooting team.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 27

The Cleveland Cavaliers need to bounce back against the Houston Rockets

The Cleveland Cavaliers are looking for a response. After falling to the New York Knicks, 126-124, on Thursday, Dec. 25, in a Christmas Day bash, the Cavaliers need to return to winning ways.

LeBron James News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 27

Cleveland Cavaliers should absolutely trade for LeBron James if they can

While there’s plenty of basketball left to be played, it’s becoming increasingly apparent what these Cleveland Cavaliers are. They are a poorly constructed, lackadaisical team that has dealt with their fair share of injuries.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 27

Everything you need to know about the Cleveland Cavaliers and Houston Rockets rematch tonight

After a short little win streak was formed, the Cavaliers took a close loss to the Knicks on Christmas 126-124. Donovan Mitchell is the leader of this team and has tried his best, he said the team is at a crossroads right now and has things to work on.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hardwood Heroics / December 27

'They’re Just Too Soft' – Cleveland Cavaliers Stars Draw Brutal Criticism From Former NBA All-Star Guard Amid Inconsistent Stretch

The Cleveland Cavaliers were supposed to be one of the top contenders for this year’s NBA championship after a 64-18 campaign last season. However, they have fallen well short of expectations so far with their 17-15 start.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fadeaway World / December 27

John Wall Thinks Mitchell And Garland Aren’t Getting Along; Claims Cavs Are Too Soft With Allen And Mobley

The Cleveland Cavaliers came into this 2025-26 season as one of the favorites to win the Eastern Conference, but have fallen well short of expectations so far.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 27

Knicks' Tyler Kolek is the second coming of 'Linsanity'

Jeremy Lin has been flattened by time into a highlight reel and the "Linsanity" catchphrase, but the myth omits the context that made it happen. Jeremy Lin didn't emerge in a vacuum.

Knicks get a Christmas miracle in form of comeback win over Cavaliers

Knicks ride big bench performances to Christmas win, send message to East rivals

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LeBron James News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 26

Former NBA player suggests LeBron James trade to Cavaliers

Since LeBron James left Cleveland back after the 2017-18 NBA season, rumors have swirled on if he would ever come back. The four-time MVP winner is in his 23rd season in the league, posting a mark of 20.2 points, 5.1 rebounds and 6.8 assists a night.

Darius Garland News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 26

Cleveland Cavaliers might have Darius Garland problem

The Cleveland Cavaliers are wondering what could have been after a 126-124 loss to the New York Knicks on Christmas Day inside Madison Square Garden. The loss exposed some of the issues with the machination of Cleveland's offense, especially in the fourth quarter.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 26

Why the Cleveland Cavaliers can't panic after Christmas Day letdown

It might not be time to give up hope on the Cleveland Cavaliers. At least not yet. On Thursday, Dec. 25, the Cavaliers clashed with the New York Knicks at the legendary Madison Square Garden.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / December 26

Cavs get one of their shortest injury reports of the season

The Cleveland Cavaliers aren’t at 100% just yet, but they are as close as they have been all season. The injury report finally doesn’t look like a laundry list.

Donovan Mitchell News / Hoops Wire / December 26

Donovan Mitchell, Cavs own late execution issues after Knicks loss

The play was there. The moment was there. And on Christmas Day at Madison Square Garden, the Cavaliers let it slip. With 1:45 left in regulation, Donovan Mitchell leaked out after a stop and caught an outlet pass from Darius Garland with nothing but open floor in front of him.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 26

The clock is ticking for Cleveland Cavaliers to make a big trade

The Cleveland Cavaliers are trying to figure out what's going on after a 126-124 loss to the New York Knicks on Christmas Day. The Cavs led by 15 points in the first six minutes of the game and held a double-digit lead late in the fourth quarter.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hardwood Heroics / December 26

'I Naturally Just Heal Fast'- Cleveland Cavaliers Star Drops Truth Bomb on His Swift Return From a Seemingly Serious Calf Injury

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley returned from a five-game absence in last night’s 126-124 road loss against the New York Knicks, which is quite a fast turnaround, given the tricky nature of calf injuries.