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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / November 4

Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson on Darius Garland looming return: ‘See how he responds’

Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson was asked about reports that All-Star point guard Darius Garland could return Wednesday, and Atkinson was realistic. “Just kind of see how he responds,” Atkinson told reporters Tuesday, via Cleveland.com’s Chris Fedor.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 4

Cavs fill final two-way contract slot with former local high school star: ‘It was a no-brainer’

On Friday, the Cleveland Cavaliers signed Akron native Chris Livingston to a two-way contract, filling out the team’s roster to 18. He joins Nae’Qwan Tomlin and Luke Travers as the third and final two-way player on the squad.

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Sources: Cavs' Garland could return Wednesday · ESPN

Cavaliers get update on Darius Garland's injury timeline · Sporting News

How Jaylon Tyson’s early-season success is owed partly to a text message · Cavaliers Nation

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The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / November 4

Cavaliers' Darius Garland could make season debut against 76ers

Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland could make his season debut as soon as Wednesday vs. Philadelphia, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, who reports that Garland will have his status upgraded on the team’s injury report.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 4

Can Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley co-exist in Cleveland Cavaliers' front court?

The Cleveland Cavaliers have started 4-3, a far cry from last season’s 15-0 start in Kenny Atkinson's first season as head coach. Last season, the Cavaliers’ lineup appeared cohesive, with Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland orchestrating the offense effectively while Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley anchored the frontcourt.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 4

Jaylon Tyson is becoming what Cavs wanted Isaac Okoro to be

Cleveland Cavaliers second-year guard Jaylon Tyson is quietly emerging as the player that Cavs fans expected Isaac Okoro to be, filling a defensive and energy void left after last offseason’s trade.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 4

How the Cleveland Cavaliers can get under the second apron

The Cleveland Cavaliers are going to bring home the Larry O’Brien trophy and win the NBA Finals. This is a phenomenal sentiment to hold onto. However, the reality of the situation is that the NBA is very competitive and volatile.

Darius Garland News / The Lead / November 4

The Cavs Need Darius Garland Back ASAP

When thinking about the current era of the Cleveland Cavaliers, what comes to mind? Some may say the double bigs, others may highlight last year’s historic regular season.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 3

Analyst explains reason behind Cleveland Cavaliers' fall in NBA power rankings

The Cleveland Cavaliers are aching early in the season with a number of injuries plaguing the roster. Those ailments have led the Cavs to a 4-3 start, which is slightly below the expectations they had of being the best team in the Eastern Conference at the beginning of the season.

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Darius Garland News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 3

Darius Garland introduces program to improve school attendance in Cleveland

Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland visited Rhodes High School this morning to help host “The Perfect 10” attendance pep rally, a program the Darius Garland

Sam Merrill News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 3

How Sam Merrill can live up to his $38 million deal with Cleveland Cavaliers

Cleveland is eager to ascend to the top of the basketball world rankings and win the championship for the first time since 2016. This offseason, the Cavaliers

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 3

How Cleveland Cavaliers injuries forced them into a new strategy that's working

It was like watching the Cleveland Cavaliers from last season as they ran the Atlanta Hawks off the floor on Sunday. Forcing the Hawks into three turnovers in the first 90 seconds and racing to a 10-0 lead.

Donovan Mitchell News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 3

Donovan Mitchell celebrates Cavaliers milestone after defeating Hawks

Donovan Mitchell celebrated a significant milestone for the Cleveland Cavaliers following Sunday’s win over the Atlanta Hawks and vowed to keep going. After sitting out the Cavs’ loss to the Toronto Raptors in their NBA Cup opener due to a hamstring problem, Mitchell returned to the lineup on Sunday against the Hawks with a vengeance.

Jarrett Allen News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 3

How Cavs created new identity on glass vs. Hawks without Jarrett Allen

While rebounding has not been the Cleveland Cavaliers’ strong suit to start the season, Sunday’s win over the Atlanta Hawks should serve as a blueprint for how they need to control the glass.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / November 2

Donovan Mitchell returns, Cavs get right vs Hawks

Donovan Mitchell came back and the Cavaliers looked something like the Cavaliers again. For the most part, anyway. The Cavs beat the Hawks 117-109 on Sunday at Rocket Arena, snapping a two-game slide and moving to 4-3.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 1

Depleted Cavaliers hope to snap skid vs. trending Hawks

The injury bug has bit the Cleveland Cavaliers in a big way, with five of their top seven players currently sidelined. Having over $130 million of the team's league-high payroll in street clothes can't be a happy sight for owner Dan Gilbert.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 31

Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson prioritizing health over all with Donovan Mitchell, Jarrett Allen

Before tipping off against the Toronto Raptors to commence Group A play in the Emirates NBA Cup, Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson provided a wave of updates on Donovan Mitchell, Jarrett Allen, and Darius Garland.

Craig Porter News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 31

How Craig Porter Jr.’s ‘commitment to being elite’ has made him invaluable to Cavs’ success

Before his third season officially got underway, Craig Porter Jr. told ClutchPoints that there was much more he could bring to the table for the Cleveland

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / October 30

Cavaliers confirm injury details, outlook for center Jarrett Allen

Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen suffered a broken left ring finger.

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Lonzo Ball News / Yardbarker / October 27

Lonzo Ball is looking good to start his Cavaliers run

The Cleveland Cavaliers took a gamble by trading for oft-injured guard Lonzo Ball in the offseason. The move, assuming Ball can capture some of his old magic, would give the Cavaliers another ball-dominant facilitator with good court vision and strong defensive skill sets.

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