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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / June 9
NBA analyst points to Cavs’ defense as lingering concern
The Cavaliers reached the Eastern Conference Finals this season, but questions remain about whether they can take the next step toward a championship. Looking back at his preseason predictions, ESPN’s Zach Kram noted that Cleveland’s defense slipped noticeably during the 2025-26 campaign.
2 Trades Cleveland Cavaliers Shouldn’t Entertain This Offseason
Everyone around the NBA knows the Cavs can't return the squad that reached the Eastern Conference finals after being swept by the New York Knicks. However, Cleveland also needs to avoid moves that could hurt the franchise's future more than help it.
Kenny Atkinson News / Fear The Sword / June 9
Cavs final report card: Kenny Atkinson and coaching staff 
Our season review of the Cleveland Cavaliers continues with Kenny Atkinson and the coaching staff. As is the case with our postgame report cards, a “B” grade represents a player or group meeting the standard we expect from them.
The 'Youngest 30-point NBA Finals games' quiz
How many of the NBA players to score at least 30 points in a Finals game before their 25th birthday can you name in five minutes?
Dean Wade News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / June 8
Cavaliers Looking To Land Deal With Role Player on Difficult Contract Circumstances
If the Cleveland Cavaliers can avoid allowing Dean Wade to leave and join a new team this offseason, they'd love to do so. On Monday, June 8, news broke that Wade's camp is looking for a deal near the Mid-Level Exception, first reported on by Cleveland.com's Chris Fedor.
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.
Donovan Mitchell News / Hoops Wire / June 8
Cavs have zero intention of trading Donovan Mitchell
For all the trade speculation that tends to accompany every NBA offseason, there appears to be little expectation around the league that Donovan Mitchell is going anywhere.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / June 7
Cavs Rumors: Evan Mobley, Dean Wade, Max Strus, Keon Ellis
Evan Mobley‘s name continues to surface in trade speculation, particularly in hypothetical scenarios involving Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo. But according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, the Cavaliers are not expected to entertain trade offers involving Mobley.
Evan Mobley News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / June 7
National Report Confirms Cavaliers Are Remaining Smart With Evan Mobley
The Cleveland Cavaliers exited the NBA postseason in the most feeble way possible. A sweep at the hands of the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals has everyone pondering what changes may come this summer.
Dean Wade News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / June 7
Cavaliers Prioritizing Loyalty to Homegrown Talent as Free Agency Nears
The Cleveland Cavaliers are prioritizing loyalty this coming offseason. After going undrafted in the 2019 NBA Draft, Dean Wade signed a two-way contract with the Cavaliers.
Evan Mobley News / HITC / June 7
Cavaliers’ stance on Evan Mobley trade emerges ahead of major offseason in Cleveland
The Cleveland Cavaliers appear to have made their biggest Evan Mobley decision before the offseason trade market truly opens. After being swept by the Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals, Cleveland had obvious reasons to consider something bold.
Channing Frye News / HITC / June 7
Channing Frye reveals real reason behind a key missing element in Cavaliers’ 2016 title parade
Channing Frye has added another detail to the Cavaliers’ 2016 title parade story, one that makes Cleveland’s championship celebration sound even more remarkable than it already was.
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 Wire / June 6
Brandon Weems may have inside track on Cavs’ GM vacancy
Mike Gansey is headed to Philadelphia after being named the 76ers’ president of basketball operations. That leaves a general manager vacancy in Cleveland, and the answer may already be in the building.
James Harden News / Fadeaway World / June 6
Cavaliers Fear James Harden Contract Drama Could Rip The Team Apart
Coming off an appearance in the Eastern Conference Finals, the Cleveland Cavaliers are closer than they’ve been in a long time to being true title contenders.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / June 6
Dean Wade to be Cavs’ second free agent priority after James Harden
The Cavaliers have some roster decisions to make this summer, and the order of operations is starting to take shape. According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, Cleveland’s first priority is working out a new deal with James Harden.
James Harden News / Hoops Wire / June 6
Cavs have reason to sweat James Harden’s future, analyst says
James Harden has a player option worth $42.3 million for next season and is expected to decline it. That alone should make the Cavaliers a little nervous.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / June 5
Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson travels to Italy to watch Saliou Niang
Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson was in Italy this week keeping an eye on one of the organization’s more intriguing young prospects. According to reports from Italy, Atkinson attended a Lega Basket Serie A playoff game in Venice to watch Saliou Niang, Cleveland’s second-round pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.
Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Draft Big Board: Top Targets and Dream Trade Scenarios
When a team is picking 29th in the NBA Draft in most scenarios, they may be drafting for potential or taking the best player available, but the Cleveland Cavaliers should be looking to fill some needs they have at the wing or find a pure backup center to Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley.
Mike Gansey News / Hoops Rumors / June 4
Sixers Officially Name Mike Gansey President Of Basketball Operations
The Sixers have officially announced the hiring of Mike Gansey, confirming today in a press release that the former Cavaliers executive will hold the title of president of basketball operations in Philadelphia.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / The Lead / June 2
Cleveland Cavaliers 2026 NBA Draft Preview
Even with their painful sweep in the Eastern Conference Finals, the Cleveland Cavaliers lived up to the expectations. The Cavs were a team many thought was a top dog in the East heading into this season, and through some rocky stretches and a blockbuster trade, the playoff results were there nonetheless.
James Harden News / Larry Brown Sports / May 30
James Harden’s expected offseason outcome is revealed
James Harden’s future is taking shape after a very mixed bag of a postseason. The Cleveland Cavaliers star Harden is expected to opt out of his contract this offseason and to negotiate a longer contract with the team, Bobby Marks of ESPN reported this week.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 30
76ers tap Cavaliers GM to lead front office
The Daryl Morey era in Philadelphia is over. The Mike Gansey era is ready to begin.
Donovan Mitchell 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.
Giannis Antetokounmpo 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.
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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