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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / October 21

3 Cavaliers who need to start the season strong

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.

Evan Mobley News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 20

Evan Mobley to be one of three players wearing exclusive uniform patch this season

The majority of the NBA rocks a traditional white logo on their jersey, however, three NBA players will be standing out with a gold logo, including one member of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Evan Mobley was one of the most impressive players in the league last season, earning a reputation as a top defender in the league.

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Cavaliers Around the Web

Koby Altman makes clear statement on Cavs’ goal: ‘We want to compete for a championship’ · Cavaliers Nation

Darius Garland 'confidently' thinks Cavaliers would have won NBA title last season if he was healthy · CBSSports.com

Donovan Mitchell reflects on full-circle Cavs moment: ‘Crazy how life works’ · Cavaliers Nation

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The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history

Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / October 20

Cavs unsure if De’Andre Hunter will be ready for season opener

The Cavaliers may be without another key rotation player when they tip off the season at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday. Forward De’Andre Hunter is questionable after banging knees with a Pistons player in last week’s preseason finale.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 20

Cavaliers announce local fan favorite restaurant opening inside Rocket Arena

One of the most loved food chains in Ohio is now partnering with one of the state's most iconic sports teams. The Cleveland Cavaliers announced a multiyear partnership with Swensons, the iconic Ohio-based burger joint, to serve food to Rocket Arena beginning this season.

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The 'NBA steals leaders since 1976' quiz

How many of the players with the most steals in every NBA season since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in six minutes?

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 20

Cleveland Cavaliers will learn if they have a championship-caliber roster soon

The Cleveland Cavaliers are going into the 2025-26 season knowing they have to do better than they have in the last couple of years. The Cavs have been playoff participants in each of the last three years and even won a series in the last two, but they need to start showing more progress after failing to take another step forward last season.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 20

Cavaliers waive seven players ahead of 2025 regular season opener

It comes as no surprise, but the Cleveland Cavaliers have not signed any of their training camp invitees. The team entered camp with 14 of 15 roster spots open, leaving one available for an impromptu free agent signing or 2-for-1 trade partner, a strategy the team has used for the past few years.

Darius Garland News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 20

Darius Garland makes bold Cleveland Cavaliers statement ahead of season opener

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland is still recovering from toe surgery he underwent during the offseason. Garland suffered the injury in the first round series against the Miami Heat, forcing him to miss the final two games in the Sunshine State.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Last Word On Sports / October 20

Cavaliers’ Core On the Verge Of A Make Or Break Season

The Western Conference offers no mercy, no easy paths, and no expansive open windows of massive opportunity. Seeds one through 10 are usually all playoff contenders alike, and usually, seeds three and after are only games apart from each other.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / October 20

Cavs Notes: Evan Mobley, Darius Garland, championship odds

Evan Mobley isn’t easing into the season — he’s attacking it. Coming off a breakout year that included his first Defensive Player of the Year award and first All-Star selection, Mobley has shown up to camp with noticeable swagger.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA Analysis Network / October 19

Donovan Mitchell reveals special challenge Kenny Atkinson gave him next season, ‘you sacrifice…’

Donovan Mitchell discussed how Kenny Atkinson wants him to deliver at a different level for the Cleveland Cavaliers. A lot of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ hopes to compete for the NBA championship rely on the performance of Donovan Mitchell next season.

Darius Garland News / Fear The Sword / October 19

Darius Garland believes Cavs would’ve won championship if healthy: ‘I say that confidentially’

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.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / October 19

Cavs waive seven players before beginning of regular season

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.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / EssentiallySports / October 19

Darius Garland Doesn’t Agree With Evan Mobley’s Trainer, Blames Injuries for Cavs’ Championship Failure

On October 14, 2025, Evan Mobley’s trainer, Olin Simplis, made headlines by stating that if Mobley had been more involved in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ offense during the previous season, the team might have secured the NBA title.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 18

Evan Mobley explains why he feels ready to build off DPOY season with Cavs

Coming off a hot season that earned him his first NBA Defensive Player of the Year title and NBA All-Star selection, Evan Mobley looks ready to continue

Kenny Atkinson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 17

Kenny Atkinson’s heartfelt ‘price of success’ message amid Cavs assistant becoming WNBA head coach

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson has no hard feelings toward his assistant Alex Sarama, who is officially going to the WNBA as the head coach of the Portland Fire.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / EssentiallySports / October 17

Kendrick Perkins Warns Cavs Locker Room of Rift With Befitting Reply to Evan Mobley’s Trainer

Often, a personal opinion causes unrest. The kind that holds the possibility of spreading like wildfire. Things could go to such harsh extents that the locker room falls into a dilemma.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Yardbarker / October 17