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Sam Merrill News / Fear The Sword / October 27

14 takeaways from Cavs win over Bucks: Sam Merrill has ‘probably been our best player’

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers are still a work in progress. There were stretches of clunky offense and unfocused defense. Neither cost the Cavs as they came away with a 118-113 win over the Milwaukee Bucks in their home opener.

Sam Merrill News / Fear The Sword / October 27

Cavs: Sam Merrill is taking it to the next level

No one was expecting any big surprises during the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 2025-26 NBA season. This team has been together long enough — and proven enough in the regular season — that it felt unlikely we’d learn anything substantial about them in the opening weeks.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Total Apex Sports / October 27

Cleveland Cavaliers Hold Off Bucks’ Late Surge in Thrilling 2025-26 Home Opener

The Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse was electric Sunday night, packed with 19,432 fans who came to witness something special from the Cleveland Cavaliers. They got exactly that—a gritty, pulse-pounding victory as the Cleveland Cavaliers outlasted the Milwaukee Bucks 118-113 in a game that had everyone on the edge of their seats until the final buzzer.

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NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 26

What the Cleveland Cavaliers did to win home opener against Milwaukee Bucks

There's always a real magic to winning through the power of friendship. The Cleveland Cavaliers looked like far more than the sum of their parts when they claimed a 118-113 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in their home opener on Sunday.

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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.

Evan Mobley News / Field Level Media / October 26

Evan Mobley's clutch free throws lift Cavs over Bucks

Donovan Mitchell scored 10 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter and Evan Mobley collected 23 points, eight rebounds and six assists as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the visiting Milwaukee Bucks 118-113 in their home opener Sunday night.

Lonzo Ball News / The SportsRush / October 26

Bulls Doctor Told Lonzo Ball He Might Never Play Basketball Again

Sports can be home to some of the greatest stories of triumph, but also some of the biggest tragedies. Unfortunately, some time ago, Lonzo Ball was heading towards the latter.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / October 26

Cavs Notes: Donovan Mitchell, Jarrett Allen, expectations

The Cavaliers finally notched their first win of the season, and Donovan Mitchell wasn’t all that thrilled. Not because of the outcome, but because of how it nearly slipped away, writes Cleveland.com’s Chris Fedor.

Lonzo Ball News / NBA Analysis Network / October 26

Lonzo Ball says he ‘wouldn’t mind going back to LA’, reveals why he signed with Cleveland Cavaliers

Lonzo Ball is loving his time playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers, as he is one of the most important guards on the roster. While he is happy with his time playing for the Cavaliers, he does leave an opening to play for the Los Angeles Lakers again in the future.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 26

Former Cavaliers player not expected to return to Cleveland due to injury

The Milwaukee Bucks will be without polarizing guard Kevin Porter Jr. on Sunday. The Bucks are set to travel to Cleveland, Ohio, to take on the Cavaliers for each team's third game of the 2025-26 season.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 26

Cleveland Cavaliers could shake things up, start $24 million forward

The Cleveland Cavaliers are rolling with a starting lineup of Donovan Mitchell, Sam Merrill, Jaylon Tyson, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen to begin the season.

NBA News / Field Level Media / October 25

Cavaliers not yet clicking as they prepare for unbeaten Bucks

Two perennial All-Stars and the reigning Defensive Player of the Year will share the court as the Cleveland Cavaliers begin the home portion of their schedule against the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / October 25

Cavs fans think it’s title or bust this season

Expectations are high this year for the Cleveland Cavaliers. They tore through the last regular season with 64 wins before falling apart in the second round of the playoffs, partially due to injuries.

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Donovan Mitchell News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 25

Donovan Mitchell’s wild reaction to court-storming fan: ‘He’s probably got a great selfie’

At the 5:02 mark in the fourth quarter at Barclays Center, Cavs star Donovan Mitchell went from angry to taken aback in a hurry. Before the Cavaliers could

NBA News / Athlon Sports / October 24

Stephen A. Smith Announces Exciting Development on Friday

Lonzo Ball was once viewed as the next great Los Angeles Lakers point guard, but injuries have derailed his career in a big way. The now-Cleveland Cavaliers

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / October 25

Charles Barkley, Shaq have harsh responses to NBA gambling scandal

Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal weighed in on the NBA betting scandal, and neither Hall of Fame player minced words.

Damon Jones’ alleged betting texts related to LeBron James are revealed

NBA gambling probe reportedly involved inside info on LeBron James

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NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / October 24

Damon Jones’ alleged betting texts related to LeBron James are revealed

More details are emerging about the inside info Damon Jones allegedly provided about LeBron James’ injury status. Jones, a former NBA guard who later became an assistant coach in the league, was arrested by FBI agents Thursday because of his supposed involvement in multiple illegal gambling rings.

Evan Mobley News / The Lead / October 23

Evan Mobley Builds on DPOY Success For a Breakout Year

On April 24, the Evan Mobley of the Cleveland Cavaliers was named the 2025 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. Coached by Kenny Atkinson, who took home Coach

Damon Jones News / Total Apex Sports / October 23

Former NBA Player Damon Jones Ensnared In FBI Gambling Probe

Well, this isn’t exactly the kind of assist Damon Jones was hoping to make headlines for. The former NBA journeyman and Cleveland Cavaliers assistant coach has found himself in some serious hot water, arrested Thursday as part of an FBI sports gambling probe that’s rocking the basketball world.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hardwood Heroics / October 23

'I’m Pretty Close' – Cleveland Cavaliers Star Teases Imminent Return From Major Injury That Will Excite Fans

Darius Garland did not suit up in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ opening day road loss against the New York Knicks. However, the two-time NBA All-Star, who was in attendance in street clothes, told the media that he could be back on the court very soon.

Koby Altman News / Hoops Wire / October 23

Cavs’ Koby Altman knows second apron clock is ticking

Cavaliers president Koby Altman knows what’s coming. You can only hang around the NBA’s new second apron for so long before it eats your flexibility — and probably your roster.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 22

Physical Knicks break losing streak to Cavaliers in opener

The Cleveland Cavaliers had an All-Star center, the reigning Defensive Player of the Year and a four-game winning streak over the New York Knicks, whose starting center was out with an injury. In the opener, it was the Knicks who dominated inside and got a 119-111 win.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / October 21

Cavs Notes: Koby Altman, Evan Mobley, De’Andre Hunter, predictions

For Koby Altman, the word “success” doesn’t mean what it used to. The Cavaliers’ president of basketball operations told Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com that while he’s proud of last season’s 64-win ride, the bar has officially been raised.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Yardbarker / October 17