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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / May 29
Koby Altman making Donovan Mitchell extension a top Cavs priority
Building around Donovan Mitchell has been the Cavaliers’ mission ever since they acquired him from Utah nearly four years ago. Nothing about that appears to be changing.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / May 29
Sixers To Hire Mike Gansey As President Of Basketball Operations
Cavaliers general manager Mike Gansey has reached an agreement to become the Sixers‘ new president of basketball operations, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).
Mike Gansey News / Hoops Wire / May 29
Cavs GM Mike Gansey leaving for top job with Sixers
The Cavaliers are losing one of the key architects behind their rise back into contention. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Cavs general manager Mike Gansey has agreed to become president of basketball operations for the Philadelphia 76ers, giving him his first opportunity to run an NBA front office.
The 'NBA Coaches of the Year' quiz
How many NBA Coach of the Year winners since the 1979-80 season can you name in five minutes?
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / May 29
Koby Altman: Evan Mobley remains key part of Cavs’ future
Every time a superstar becomes available, Evan Mobley‘s name seems to find its way into trade rumors. That doesn’t mean the Cavaliers are interested. Asked
The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise
As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / May 29
Cavs remain committed to Donovan Mitchell-James Harden backcourt
The Cavaliers don’t appear to be making any drastic changes to their backcourt this offseason. In fact, all signs continue to point toward Cleveland bringing back both Donovan Mitchell and James Harden for another run next season.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / May 29
Cavs Notes: James Harden, Mike Gansey, Kenny Atkinson
The Cavaliers are already generating plenty of offseason chatter. Here are a few of the latest items from Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line: According to Fischer and Stein, the Cavaliers remain optimistic about re-signing James Harden to a new multiyear contract this summer.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / HITC / May 29
Front office under siege: Why the Cavs have almost no easy answers after that sweep
The Cavaliers made it to their first Eastern Conference finals since 2018, but now they’re facing the difficult part of roster management. They’ve already committed $221.8 million for next season, putting them right up against the second apron before the offseason even gets underway.
The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history
If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / May 29
Cavaliers GM Hopes To Reach Extension With Donovan Mitchell
Cavaliers general manager Koby Altman confirmed at Friday’s end-of-season press conference that reaching an extension with Donovan Mitchell will be a priority, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com writes in a subscriber-only piece.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 29
Cavaliers' Koby Altman addresses Evan Mobley, Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors
The Cleveland Cavaliers were among the handful of teams routinely linked with Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo even before Cleveland was swept out of the Eastern Conference Finals by the New York Knicks.
Cavaliers Could Get Out of the Second Apron With This One Simple Trick
Being in the NBA’s second apron is damaging for the Cleveland Cavaliers, but there is a way out. Coming out would mean better roster flexibility, a lifting on certain trade restrictions, and the unfreezing of future draft picks, to name a few.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / May 29
Cavaliers Considered Unlikely To Pursue Giannis Antetokounmpo
The Cavaliers‘ concerns about whether Giannis Antetokounmpo would sign an extension in Cleveland will likely keep them out of the trade sweepstakes for the Bucks star, according to Jake Fischer and Marc Stein of The Stein Line (subscription required).
Lonzo Ball News / Fadeaway World / May 29
Lonzo Ball Clashed With LaVar Ball Over BBB Shoes, Lakers Forced Him To Stop Wearing Them
The Los Angeles Lakers hoped to have found a franchise cornerstone when they selected Lonzo Ball with the second pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. Lonzo never quite lived up to all that hype, though, which was partly generated by his father, LaVar Ball.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 29
One contender has already shut the door on Giannis Antetokounmpo
The Cleveland Cavaliers flamed out of the playoffs, once again raising doubts about their ability to win with this core. Rumors of a re-ignited interest in trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo flooded social media almost right away.
How the New NBA Draft Lottery Format Impacts Cleveland Cavaliers
It seems the Cleveland Cavaliers can continue building a championship-winning roster for years to come. And it’s thanks to the Utah Jazz. The Jazz own the most favorable of the Cavs draft picks, along with their own, and essentially, if Cleveland had a worse record than Utah, then the pick goes to the former.
James Harden News / Fadeaway World / May 29
James Harden Reportedly Expected To Sign New Two-Year, $60 Million Deal With Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers will enter the 2026 offseason with several pressing questions about their roster. While the trio of Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, and Evan Mobley has demonstrated the potential to be competitive, being swept by the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals was not a good look for them.
The Biggest Mistake Cleveland Cavaliers Can’t Afford To Repeat This Offseason
The Cleveland Cavaliers were swept out of the Eastern Conference Finals at the hands of the New York Knicks. The Cavaliers are bringing back head coach Kenny Atkinson, according to several reports.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / May 29
James Harden could restructure deal to help Cavs gain flexibility
James Harden has already made one thing clear: He wants to remain with the Cavaliers. Now, a new report suggests he may be willing to put his money where his mouth is.
Evan Mobley News / Hoops Wire / May 29
Bucks reportedly view Cavs’ Evan Mobley as ideal Giannis return
The Giannis Antetokounmpo speculation isn’t going away. Now, another report has linked Cavaliers big man Evan Mobley to the conversation. According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, the Bucks would have interest in acquiring Mobley as part of any potential trade package if Milwaukee were ever to move Antetokounmpo.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Stadium Rant / May 28
The Cleveland Cavaliers’ Season Is Over: How Will They Approach The Offseason
The Cleveland Cavaliers’ season is over after getting swept in the Eastern Conference Finals. At the NBA trade deadline, Cleveland prioritized acquiring experienced veterans to make a deep playoff run.
Lonzo Ball News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 28
LaVar Ball rips Cavaliers for ditching Lonzo Ball, with a Hornets twist
LaVar Ball never misses a chance to speak his mind, and the Cleveland Cavaliers just gave him plenty of material to work with. Following the Cavaliers being swept by the New York Knicks, the outspoken Ball patriarch went on record to blast Cleveland for how things played out with his son Lonzo Ball.
James Harden News / Yardbarker / May 28
Another playoff flop further complicates James Harden's legacy
James Harden and the Cleveland Cavaliers were swept by the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals, with Harden once again failing to carry his stellar regular-season play into the postseason.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 26
Cavaliers make decision on coach Kenny Atkinson’s future
The Cleveland Cavaliers wasted little time in deciding on the future of head coach Kenny Atkinson after their loss to the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals.
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