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Brian Windhorst Hints Cavs Are Working On Secret Trades Right Now

ESPN insider Brian Windhorst sparked a ton of speculation this Tuesday regarding the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavaliers are expected to bring back All-Star guard James Harden on a multi-year extension, per ESPN's Shams Charania.

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The Cavs can’t afford to keep or lose Dean Wade

The Cleveland Cavaliers have built one of the most expensive teams in the league, and one somehow devoid of depth at the most premium position. The pursuit of talent over position has led to a team with too many overlapping skill sets at guard and center.

James Harden News / Hoops Wire / June 30

James Harden’s new deal should make Cavs’ offseason life easier

The Cavaliers got the entire James Harden experience in just a matter of months. They acquired him from the Clippers (for Darius Garland) in February. Then Harden lived up to his reputation.

Dean Wade News / Hoops Wire / June 29

Latest on Dean Wade

The Cavaliers could have competition if they hope to retain veteran forward Dean Wade. According to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, Wade is generating significant interest around the league and could command as much as the full non-taxpayer mid-level exception in free agency.

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How many NBA Rookie of the Year winners from the lottery era (1985 to present) can you name in five minutes?

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Thomas Bryant News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / June 29

Cavaliers Agree To Bring Back Big Man Thomas Bryant on a One-Year Contract

The Cleveland Cavaliers are in summer mode as they navigate an important offseason to try and build their roster into a true championship contender next season.

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The 25 most impactful international NBA draft picks of all-time

The NBA is truly a global league. As such, there have been historical impacts left on the game by players of all walks of life. Some of the game's all-time

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / June 29

Cavaliers Guard James Harden Declines Player Option, Expected To Re-Sign

While the Cavaliers and Harden are expected to negotiate a new deal to keep the trade deadline acquisition in Cleveland, the exact details have yet to be determined.

James Harden News / Ball Exclusives / June 29

James Harden declines option to return to Cleveland Cavaliers

Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden declined his $42 million player option according to Shams Charania. Fortunately for the Cavaliers, Harden is expected to be working on a long-term extension with the team with a more manageable yearly salary in mind.

Thomas Bryant News / Hoops Wire / June 29

Cavs agree to one-year contract with Thomas Bryant

The Cavaliers’ first reported move of free agency is a familiar one, as veteran center Thomas Bryant has agreed to a one-year contract, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Thomas Bryant News / Hoops Rumors / June 29

Cavs To Re-Sign Thomas Bryant On One-Year Deal

Free agent center Thomas Bryant intends to sign a one-year deal to return to the Cavaliers, Shams Charania of ESPN tweets. Charania didn’t specify terms but it’s likely to be a veteran’s minimum deal.

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Every NBA team's best-ever second-round draft pick

In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.

Ed Davis News / Field Level Media / June 29

Ex-NBA players Malik Beasley, Ed Davis indicted in betting probe

Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis were indicted on Monday on federal charges related to an alleged sports betting operation. They are among six defendants named in an indictment released by the U.S.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Yardbarker / June 29

James Harden reportedly reaches decision on his Cavs future

James Harden reportedly reaches decision on his Cavaliers future

Harden has only been with the Cleveland Cavaliers for a partial season since he came to the team via a blockbuster trade from the Los Angeles Clippers in February.

Former Cavaliers champion says he was snubbed from team reunion

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James Harden News / Field Level Media / June 29

Reports: James Harden opts out, negotiating new deal with Cavs

James Harden and the Cleveland Cavaliers are in talks about a multiyear extension after Harden declined the $42.3 million player's option on his contract, multiple outlets reported Monday.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 29

Beasley, Davis indictments bring FBI's NBA probe back into spotlight

Malik Beasley, Ed Davis indictments bring FBI's NBA probe back into spotlight

The NBA was hoping the storyline would remain quiet. Now, it's generating headlines again, further highlighting that gambling scandals remain a growing problem in sports.

Malik Beasley accused of rigging NBA games as part of gambling scheme

Pistons finally have the perfect complement to Cade Cunningham

James Harden reportedly reaches decision on his Cavaliers future

Heat reach deal to keep key player

There's a front-runner to trade for Celtics' Jaylen Brown

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / June 29

James Harden To Decline $42.3MM Player Option, Talking To Cavs About Multiyear Deal

James Harden will turn down his $42.3MM player option for next season and is negotiating a multiyear contract with the Cavaliers, sources tell ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link).

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / June 28

Cavs Rumors: Dean Wade, Max Strus, Dennis Schroder, Keon Ellis

The Cavaliers continue working toward what they hope will be a busy start to free agency, with Dean Wade perhaps being the biggest question mark. League

Dean Wade News / Fear The Sword / June 28

Report: Lakers among teams showing interest in Dean Wade

The Cleveland Cavaliers have a few challenging decisions to make with some of their own free agents, but the most interesting one will be forward Dean Wade.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / June 28

The Cleveland Cavaliers Announce Their Summer League Schedule

If you're currently going through a bit of Cleveland Cavaliers withdrawal, you won't have to wait much longer. Sure, you won't see Donovan Mitchell or Evan Mobley, but some of the younger, intriguing players could be seeing the floor in the NBA's Las Vegas Summer League 2026.

Timofey Mozgov News / Larry Brown Sports / June 27

Former Cavaliers champion says he was snubbed from team reunion

The recent 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers reunion keeps proving to be more controversial than it was probably intended to be. Timofey Mozgov, a center on that Cavaliers team, said in a new interview that he never received an invite to the team’s recent get-together.

Meleek Thomas News / The Lead / June 26

How Will Meleek Thomas Fit on the Cavs’ Roster?

After trading out of the first round entirely, the Cleveland Cavaliers still managed to address dire needs with the selection of Meleek Thomas at No. 34.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Stadium Rant / June 25

What Meleek Thomas Brings To The Cleveland Cavaliers

The Cleveland Cavaliers selected Meleek Thomas with the 34th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. After trading out of round one, Cleveland got their guy in round two.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / 5 GOATs / June 24

Meleek Thomas drafted, traded to Cleveland Cavaliers: Analysis, contract details, more

The Sacramento Kings selected Arkansas guard Meleek Thomas with the No. 34 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, which has been traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers.