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While the addition of Peyton Watson is being viewed as a success, it could impact the dynamic already in place in terms of how the Cavaliers utilize Evan Mobley.

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Baskonia Preparing To Lose Khalifa Diop To Cavaliers?

The Spanish team Baskonia had been scheduled to play an exhibition game against Askatuak Gipuzkoa on Wednesday, but Baskonia announced on Monday (via Twitter) that the game has been cancelled.

Saliou Niang News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 2

Saliou Niang Is Trying To Retain Eligibility, Could Be Heading to LSU

The Cleveland Cavaliers entered this off-season with extremely limited financial flexibility and after the way things have played out, they've exhausted nearly all of that flexibility.

Peyton Watson News / Fadeaway World / September 2

Peyton Watson Opens Up About 'Bittersweet' Nuggets Exit After Contract Talks Fell Apart

Peyton Watson’s time with the Denver Nuggets ended after a very strange few months. Following the best season of his career, the 23-year-old forward entered

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 2

Cleveland Cavs Need One of Their Young Guards To Break Through

While their new acquisitions of forwards Peyton Watson and Mario Hezonja have promise at the wings, Cleveland lost a lot of their depth this summer. The Cavs lost their two best small forwards from the last few years, with Dean Wade signing in Philadelphia and Max Strus being sent to the Los Angeles Clippers.

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Mario Hezonja News / Fear The Sword / September 1

Mario Hezonja might surprise Cavs fans

The Cleveland Cavaliers are taking a gamble on Mario Hezonja. The 6’7” forward hasn’t played an NBA game in six years, but signed a $2.4 million deal with Cleveland in July.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / September 1

Cavaliers announce new TV partner

The Cleveland Cavaliers announced on Tuesday morning that they have agreed to a multi-year deal with DAZN for the team’s local broadcasts starting this upcoming season.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / September 1

Cavs CEO says previous broadcasts ‘lacked investment, lacked innovation’

The Cavaliers aren’t just changing where their games can be watched. They’re changing how they’ll look, too. As part of the team’s new agreement with DAZN, the Cavs are bringing production of their broadcasts in-house through Rock Entertainment Sports Network.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fadeaway World / September 1

Cavaliers Projected Starting Lineup And Rotation For 2026-27: Can Their Big Four Carry Them To A Title?

The Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t blow up anything after getting swept by the Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals, and I think that was the right call, because this team was already pretty close.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 1

Cleveland Cavaliers Announce New Television Deal for 2026-27 Season

For 36 years, the company covering the Cleveland Cavaliers shut down leaving the Cavs without a broadcast rights deal for this upcoming season. It was Sports Channel Ohio in the 90s, then Fox Sports Ohio from 1998 to 2021, after that it was Bally Sports Ohio up until last season, where FanDuel were in control of the name before the shutdown.

Kadary Richmond News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 1

Everything To Know About New Cleveland Charge Acquisition Kadary Richmond

It took a bit of time but the Cleveland Cavaliers have put together a worthy off-season after essentially accomplishing their goal of upgrading at the wing position, while retaining James Harden.

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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.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / September 1

Get the best of Fear The Sword on the new SB Nation app

It’s a big day for Fear The Sword. Today, the SB Nation app is live, and it’s the best way to follow the Cleveland Cavaliers as we get ready for the upcoming season starting in just over a month.

Khalifa Diop News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 1

Why It Feels Like Khalifa Diop to the Cleveland Cavaliers Is Picking up Steam

The Cleveland Cavaliers don't have much flexibility left after handing James Harden a new deal along with acquiring athletic wing Peyton Watson. They are hard capped at the 1st apron and cannot exceed the threshold.

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Donovan Mitchell News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 1

How Acquiring Donovan Mitchell Turned Entire Cavaliers Franchise Around

September 1, 2022. To some this is just a day where they don’t remember their breakfast. But to fans of the Cleveland Cavaliers, it is extremely hard to forget.

Peyton Watson News / Fadeaway World / September 1

Peyton Watson Explains Why Kyrie Irving Is The Toughest Player He’s Ever Guarded

Peyton Watson is widely regarded as one of the most promising young wings in the NBA. Although this year’s offseason was marked by prolonged contract talks and the inevitable drama that follows, Watson now finds himself in a new environment after being traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Khalifa Diop News / Hoops Wire / August 31

Khalifa Diop reportedly leaves Baskonia as potential Cavs signing gets serious

Khalifa Diop may indeed be on his way to the Cavaliers. And this time, there’s considerably more than speculation connecting the two. Diop has left Baskonia’s preseason preparations to undergo a physical as his potential move to the Cavaliers becomes increasingly serious, according to a report out of Spain from El Correo.

Peyton Watson News / Hoops Wire / August 31

Cavs’ Peyton Watson says he felt pressure to return from hamstring injury with Nuggets

Peyton Watson is starting fresh with the Cavaliers. Perhaps that’s a good thing in more ways than one. Watson said he felt pressure to return from a hamstring injury before he was fully ready last season with the Nuggets, eventually reinjuring it and missing Denver’s brief playoff run.

Mario Hezonja News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / August 31

Takeaways From Cavs Forward’s Mario Hezonja’s Latest Performance for Croatia

It seems that with every passing game, Mario Hezonja is winning over more and more Cavs fans. It’s hard not to be impressed with the level of play that the 31-year-old is bringing to his country.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / August 31

3 More Players Cleveland Cavaliers Should Consider for Exhibit 9 Deals

The Cleveland Cavaliers are extremely likely to invite a few bodies to training camp in an effort to evaluate the talent leftover from the first few waves of free agency.

Peyton Watson News / HITC / August 31

Peyton Watson breaks silence on missing Nuggets playoff games to protect himself before free agency

New Cleveland Cavaliers forward Peyton Watson reportedly chose not to return for the 2026 Playoffs with the Denver Nuggets to protect himself for free agency.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / August 30

Cavs could have room for both Khalifa Diop, Saliou Niang

The Cavaliers may finally be ready to bring in Khalifa Diop. That doesn’t necessarily mean Saliou Niang has been eliminated from the equation. Jake Fischer recently reported that the Cavs intend to use their 14th standard roster spot on a player whose draft rights they already own, with Diop believed to be the most likely choice.

Cam Whitmore News / Hoops Rumors / August 28

Cavaliers Waive Cam Whitmore

The Cavaliers have waived forward Cam Whitmore, according to the official transaction log at NBA.com (hat tip to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype). Cleveland acquired Whitmore eight days ago as part of the five-team Peyton Watson deal.

Channing Frye News / HITC / August 28

Channing Frye doesn’t hesitate to name the NBA’s absolute worst team

Channing Frye left no room for interpretation when weighing in on the NBA’s bottom-feeders. Drafted eighth overall in 2005, Channing Frye carved out a 13-year NBA career as a stretch-five, earning All-Rookie honors before winning an NBA championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 23

Nikola Jokic could be sending a quiet warning after Peyton Watson leaves Denver

The Denver Nuggets lost one of the most important players on their roster after shipping Peyton Watson away to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a five-team deal.

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