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Donovan Mitchell Assigns Blame After Embarrassing Cavaliers Loss

The Cleveland Cavaliers suffered their seventh home loss of the 2025-26 NBA season on Sunday against the Charlotte Hornets. It was a tough loss for the Cavaliers, as they fell to 15-12 on the season.

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Cleveland Cavaliers freeze up in overtime loss vs. Charlotte Hornets

The Cleveland Cavaliers are disappointed after a 119-111 loss in overtime to the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday evening inside Rocket Arena. The Cavaliers trailed by nine points going into the fourth quarter, but they managed to pull off a comeback and extend the game to overtime thanks to some clutch play.

Darius Garland News / Fear The Sword / December 14

Player Grades: Cavs vs Hornets – Darius Garland’s season-high isn’t enough

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers continue to pile on the frustration. They lost to the Charlotte Hornets today. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 14

Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson finds silver linings from Evan Mobley’s extended injury absence

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson didn’t get into details about Evan Mobley’s ill-timed calf injury before hosting the Charlotte Hornets at Rocket Arena.

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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 / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 14

Why statistics don't favor the Cavaliers against the Charlotte Hornets

It’s becoming a regular occurrence this season for Donovan Mitchell to save the Cleveland Cavaliers from defeat, and tonight he will have to perform the same magic again.

Evan Mobley News / Field Level Media / December 14

Cavs standout Evan Mobley to miss 2-4 weeks with calf strain

Cleveland Cavaliers starting forward Evan Mobley will miss the next two to four weeks due to a left calf strain. Mobley suffered the injury during Friday's 130-126 come-from-behind victory in Washington.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 14

How injuries have shaped the Cleveland Cavaliers’ season

With another injury to the Cleveland Cavaliers, losing Evan Mobley for the next few weeks, the Cavaliers have struggled to stay healthy this season. All these injuries have been a reason for the Cavs early season struggles, as they just sit at just the No.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / December 13

Cavs lose Evan Mobley to calf strain, out 2-4 weeks

Evan Mobley will be sidelined for a stretch, adding another layer to the Cavaliers’ growing injury concerns. Cleveland announced Saturday that Mobley has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 left calf strain and is expected to miss approximately two-to-four weeks.

Evan Mobley News / Hoops Rumors / December 13

Cavs’ Evan Mobley Out 2-4 Weeks With Left Calf Strain

Cavaliers big man Evan Mobley has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 left calf strain and is expected to miss about two-to-four weeks, the team announced Saturday (via Twitter).

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Jaylon Tyson News / The Lead / December 13

Jaylon Tyson Is Emerging as a Leader

Amidst a confusing and underwhelming Cleveland Cavaliers season, second-year guard Jaylon Tyson has become a standout. The former 20th overall pick is flourishing as injuries have piled up in Cleveland. As of December 11th, Tyson is averaging 13 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.9 assists.

Donovan Mitchell News / Field Level Media / December 13

After inspired Donovan Mitchell performance, Cavs face Hornets

Time and time again, All-NBA shooting guard Donovan Mitchell has saved the Cleveland Cavaliers from what would have been a devastating loss. His latest

Donovan Mitchell News / Hoops Wire / December 13

Cavs questions linger even after another Donovan Mitchell masterclass

The Cavaliers beat the Wizards on Friday, which is what they were supposed to do. The way they did it, however, was less reassuring. Cleveland needed every bit of Donovan Mitchell’s 48 points, including 24 in the fourth quarter, to escape Washington with a 130-126 win.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 13

How Cleveland Cavaliers avoided a loss against Washington Wizards

Death, taxes and the Cleveland Cavaliers defeating the Washington Wizards. Whether it be a sign of the times or not, the Cavs were dangerously close to becoming that team with a 130-126 win over the Wizards.

NBA News / Fear The Sword / December 13

6 Takeaways from Cavs narrow 130-126 win over Wizards: Something is off

The Cleveland Cavaliers grabbed a much-needed 130-126 win over the Washington Wizards, but this was hardly a step in the right direction. Donovan Mitchell said afterward that this was a good and bad win.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 13