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Cavs close preseason at home, looking for rhythm and a few answers

The Cavaliers wrap up their preseason Tuesday night at home against J.B. Bickerstaff and the Pistons, and while the record doesn’t matter, the opportunity does.

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Why the Cleveland Cavaliers might hit the brakes on De'Andre Hunter's breakout season

Many have expressed a belief that Cleveland Cavaliers forward De'Andre Hunter could be on the verge of a breakout season. The implications of which would be obvious, he would become the starting small forward, taking the role from Max Strus while he remains sidelined with a Jones fracture to start the season.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 13

Second year Cavaliers player leads team in blowout preseason loss vs Celtics

The results of the Cleveland Cavaliers preseason thus far have not been great. Before the game in Boston, they had two close losses to the Chicago Bulls by less than 10 points in both games.

Evan Mobley News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 12

Why Cleveland Cavaliers star Evan Mobley will become league MVP someday

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley is in his prime and he is emerging into one of the best players in the NBA. Bleacher Report writer Grant Hughes believes Mobley is one of five players that could make an MVP leap this season.

Cavaliers Around the Web

Cooking up 5 bold predictions for the 2025-26 Cavs season · Cavaliers Nation

Cavs insider reveals factor that played into Larry Nance Jr. signing · Cavaliers Nation

Cavaliers trade proposal sends Jarrett Allen to Eastern Conference foe · Sporting News

3 Cavs who could win major awards this season, including NBA MVP · Cavaliers Nation

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The 'Team USA men's basketball coaches' quiz

How many of the Team USA Men's Basketball coaches to represent the United States at the Olympics can you name?

The 'NBA triple-doubles leaders' quiz

The 'Scoring leaders by NBA franchise' quiz

The 'NBA franchise assist leaders' quiz

Isaac Okoro News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 12

Isaac Okoro finally speaks out after Cavaliers trade

This past summer, on July 6th, the Cleveland Cavaliers made the difficult decision to trade former No. 5 overall pick Issac Okoro to the Chicago Bulls in a move that sent guard Lonzo Ball to Cleveland.

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The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history

Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 12

Cleveland Cavaliers aiming for first preseason win vs. Boston Celtics

After back-to-back losses against the Chicago Bulls this preseason, the Cleveland Cavaliers meet the Boston Celtics for the third of their four games. The Bulls are very different from the Celtics.

Darius Garland News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 11

Cavs guard Darius Garland mentioned as trade target ahead of 2025-26 season

In a recent report from Grant Afseth on RG, the Sacramento Kings have recently expressed interest in two Eastern Conference point guards. The Sacramento Kings have been lacking in the point guard department since their trade with the San Antonio Spurs for De’Aaron Fox in 2024.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 11

Cleveland Cavaliers named in bizarre lawsuit against LeBron James

Rumors linking LeBron James to the Cleveland Cavaliers will continue until the day he officially retires. Him playing his final NBA season where it all began sure would be a storybook ending for one of the greatest careers in not just NBA history, but professional sports history.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 11

Top three player performances from Cleveland Cavaliers preseason loss to Chicago Bulls

The Cleveland Cavaliers fell to 0-2 in their preseason schedule with a 119-112 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Thursday. A pair of Cavs starters again took center stage in the road loss, which paired with guard Donovan Mitchell for more than half of Cleveland's points on Thursday.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 10

Cleveland Cavaliers starters take spotlight in preseason loss to Chicago Bulls

It's hard to name a stranger split comparison than the Cleveland Cavaliers in the preseason and their following 82-game campaign. The Cavs, fresh off a close home loss to the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday, were again defeated by Chicago in a 119-112 preseason defeat on the road on Thursday.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 10

NBA legends say surprise Cavs player will be an MVP candidate this season

A Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star got some high praise from two NBA legends. During halftime of the Cavaliers preseason game against the Chicago Bulls, NBA legends Tracy McGrady and Carmelo Anthony gave some props to Evan Mobley, saying they could see him as an MVP candidate this season.

Lonzo Ball News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 10

Should the Cleveland Cavaliers be concerned with Lonzo Ball’s performance?

The Cleveland Cavaliers hosted the Chicago Bulls for their first preseason action. The Cavs season ended in a tragic fashion. The Indiana Pacers upset them in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Larry Nance Jr. News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 10

Cavs forward Larry Nance Jr. reveals freelance heartwarming postgame ritual

In the crazy environment of the NBA, sometimes time with your family, whether in person or on the phone, helps. This is typical of Larry Nance Jr., who revealed his post-game routine and pregame ritual as he begins his second spell with the Cleveland Cavaliers and his tenth season in the league.

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The 'NFL 250-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

The 'Team USA men's basketball coaches' quiz

The 'Most starts by an NFL quarterback' quiz

The '100-rushing-yard games by NFL QBs' quiz

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hardwood Heroics / October 10

'He’s Going to Take Another Leap' – Cleveland Cavaliers Forward Draws Ringing MVP Endorsement From 2 NBA Legends

Winning the Defensive Player of the Year award could be a sign of things to come for Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley, as many believe he has the tools to become the league MVP someday.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / October 9

Cavs show polish where it matters, even if preseason results say otherwise

The Cavaliers still haven’t notched a preseason victory under Kenny Atkinson, but that’s about the only thing missing right now. Cleveland fell to the host Bulls again on Thursday night, 119–112, though several key names looked just about ready for Oct.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fadeaway World / October 10

Carmelo Anthony And Tracy McGrady Believe Evan Mobley Can Be MVP Candidate This Season

Carmelo Anthony and Tracy McGrady are expecting a historic year from Evan Mobley. On the latest episode of 7PM in Brooklyn, the NBA legends said the Cavaliers forward could enter the MVP conversation this season, praising his size, skill, and two-way impact as reasons why he’s ready to take the next step.