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NBA News / Yardbarker / July 30
Extended LeBron James pursuit puts Cavaliers' fallback option at risk
The Cleveland Cavaliers had to wait until July 24 to learn that LeBron James wasn't joining their team. Now that delay is complicating their fallback signing.
Donovan Mitchell News / Athlon Sports / July 29
Why Donovan Mitchell Is Still a Safe Fantasy Bet, Playoff Concerns Included
Cleveland announced Donovan Mitchell's four-year, $273 million extension on July 9. That signature is the hook here, and it is a big part of why Mitchell is still a safe fantasy bet in 2026.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / July 29
The Four Wings Cleveland Cavaliers Are Looking Into This Offseason
The Cleveland Cavaliers had a successful 2025-26 season, and they want to keep that momentum going. However, this offseason has been a challenge. The Cavs missed out on a big free agent in LeBron James, and it was reported that he met with the front office earlier this month.
The 'Most playoff games by NBA team' quiz
How many of the players to appear in the most playoff games for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
Jarrett Allen News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / July 29
It's Time for the Cavaliers to Trade Jarrett Allen, and It Isn't His Fault
It’s time for the Cleveland Cavaliers to trade starting center Jarrett Allen. It feels like Allen has been one of those players mentioned in trade rumors every few months since arriving in Cleveland in 2021.
20 NBA players who peaked in their 30s
An athlete's peak tends to coincide with the youthfulness of their 20s. Sometimes, though, that apex happens when they've had more time to marinate in experience, and that's sometimes true in the NBA.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / July 29
Report: Cavs showing interest in young, high-upside wing 
The Cleveland Cavaliers are searching high and low (and overseas) for help on the wing after missing out on LeBron James, though there are limited options available.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 29
Mike Gansey’s Cleveland neighbors confronted him on 76ers stealing LeBron James from Cavs
The Philadelphia 76ers’ successful pursuit of LeBron James last week sparked plenty of reactions across the NBA, but few were as personal as those experienced by team president of basketball operations Mike Gansey.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / July 29
New Reports Details That Cavaliers Front Office, Ownership Met With LeBron in July
As the dust now settles on LeBron James’ decision to sign for Philadelphia over Cleveland, more details have emerged from the man who broke the summer’s biggest story.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 29
1 undrafted Cavs 2026 NBA Summer League star who could make roster
The Cleveland Cavaliers advanced to their first Eastern Conference Finals since the 2017-18 season, falling short to the eventual champion New York Knicks.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / July 29
Details emerge on James Harden’s expected new contract
With LeBron James officially spurning their team this offseason, the Cleveland Cavaliers can now move onto another key item on the agenda. The Cavs are expected to give Harden a contract at no more than two guaranteed years, veteran NBA writer Jake Fischer reported this week.
Jarrett Allen News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / July 28
Cavs Center Jarrett Allen Is Drawing Interest in NBA Trade Market
The NBA offseason is filled with rumors of teams wanting to sign a certain player or trade for another player, and Cleveland is no stranger to these rumors.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
NBA News / Fear The Sword / July 28
Former All-Star wing interested in joining Cavs
Unsurprisingly, the Cleveland Cavaliers need to add another forward to the roster in the wake of LeBron James going to the Philadelphia 76ers. It seems that the signing of Mario Hezonja is not the only transaction the Cavaliers are pursuing.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 28
Latest on James Harden
James Harden still hasn’t officially re-signed with the Cavaliers. That doesn’t mean anyone should expect a surprise. ESPN’s Shams Charania said Monday on NBA Today that he fully expects Harden to return to Cleveland in the near future.
DeMar DeRozan News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / July 27
Cavaliers Want To Sign DeMar DeRozan To Solve Wing Crisis
For the Cavaliers, bringing LeBron James back home to Cleveland was the dream of the offseason. The reality is that LeBron is not showing up to save the
Donovan Mitchell News / The Lead / July 27
Donovan Mitchell’s Extension Could Haunt the Cavaliers for Years
While the top headlines from the 2026 offseason revolve around which superstars moved to new teams, one underrated and costly retention will prove to be equally consequential: Donovan Mitchell‘s new deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
LeBron James News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / July 27
LeBron James Made the Wrong Choice Not Signing With Cleveland Cavaliers
After stringing along the NBA for the month of July, LeBron James finally made the decision to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers. While on paper, this looks to be a great move for his future, was it really the correct decision?
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / July 27
NBA Insider Says Cleveland Cavaliers Likely To Remain Inactive After Missing LeBron
The Cleveland Cavaliers were tied to LeBron James all summer, and now, those talks can be put to rest. James signed with the Philadelphia 76ers, and teams like Cleveland are moving on to other plans.
NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / July 27
The Cavaliers Are at the Center of Rich Paul’s LeBron James Hypocrisy
LeBron James’ move to the Philadelphia 76ers has been the main talking point throughout the week, but while he made the move he thought was best for him, the buildup to his decision is riddled with inaccuracies if you’re a Cleveland Cavaliers fan.
LeBron James News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / July 27
All of the Reasons Why LeBron James Passed on Cavaliers in Free Agency
Cleveland Cavaliers fans went into the weekend with terrible news. LeBron James is not returning for a final run, instead opting to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers.
Carmelo Anthony News / AirJordanChronicles / July 25
'I Truly Take My Hat Off' – Carmelo Anthony Reveals Which NBA Summer League Rookie Impressed Him Most
Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony didn’t hold back his praise for one Cleveland Cavaliers rookie who lit up the NBA Summer League, and he also weighed in on what it means to enter the league at just 19 years old.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 24
Cavaliers, Jonathan Kuminga Reportedly Have Mutual Interest
The Cavaliers and free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga have mutual interest in the former No. 7 overall pick ending up in Cleveland, multiple league sources tell Joe Vardon of The Athletic.
Luke Travers News / Hoops Wire / July 23
Former Cavs wing Luke Travers returning to Australian league
Former Cavaliers wing Luke Travers is headed back to Australia after spending most of the past two seasons in the NBA and G League. Travers has signed a two-year contract with Melbourne United of Australia’s NBL, the team announced.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 23
Five Summer League players who earned bigger NBA roles
NBA Summer League is a chance for rookies to get their feet wet in the NBA, while veterans show off for roster spots and G League jobs. Sometimes, players stand out so much that they change their teams' plans for the upcoming season.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 13
Cavaliers' Meleek Thomas continues dominating NBA Summer League
The impact of the NBA Summer League is debatable, but the Cleveland Cavaliers' second-round pick is making the most of his opportunity to test his game
Meleek Thomas News / Yardbarker / July 12
Meleek Thomas is already forcing Cavaliers to rethink rookie plan
Thomas scored 30 points in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 103-94 Summer League loss to the Detroit Pistons Sunday, but his most revealing work came as a playmaker.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 10
Could Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell suffer same fate as Jaylen Brown?
The modern NBA equivalency is this: a supermax-contracted star traded for purely financial reasons. We’ve seen a series of players move on for ostensibly non-basketball reasons over the past few years, the latest being Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown’s shocking trade to the Philadelphia 76ers.
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