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Khalifa Diop News / Hoops Wire / August 31
Khalifa Diop reportedly leaves Baskonia as potential Cavs signing gets serious
Khalifa Diop may indeed be on his way to the Cavaliers. And this time, there’s considerably more than speculation connecting the two. Diop has left Baskonia’s preseason preparations to undergo a physical as his potential move to the Cavaliers becomes increasingly serious, according to a report out of Spain from El Correo.
Peyton Watson News / Hoops Wire / August 31
Cavs’ Peyton Watson says he felt pressure to return from hamstring injury with Nuggets
Peyton Watson is starting fresh with the Cavaliers. Perhaps that’s a good thing in more ways than one. Watson said he felt pressure to return from a hamstring injury before he was fully ready last season with the Nuggets, eventually reinjuring it and missing Denver’s brief playoff run.
The '50-point NBA Playoff games' quiz
In the history of the NBA, a player has scored 50 or more points in a playoff game on 51 occasions. How many can you name in six minutes?
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / August 31
2x Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star Named to Top 50 European NBA Players List
A list was recently written by HoopsHype’s Frank Urbina. The subject matter was a list of the top 50 European NBA players of all-time. Interestingly, he opted to write it from best to worst, rather than going the other way around.
The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time
The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.
Mario Hezonja News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / August 31
Takeaways From Cavs Forward’s Mario Hezonja’s Latest Performance for Croatia
It seems that with every passing game, Mario Hezonja is winning over more and more Cavs fans. It’s hard not to be impressed with the level of play that the 31-year-old is bringing to his country.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / August 31
3 More Players Cleveland Cavaliers Should Consider for Exhibit 9 Deals
The Cleveland Cavaliers are extremely likely to invite a few bodies to training camp in an effort to evaluate the talent leftover from the first few waves of free agency.
Peyton Watson News / HITC / August 31
Peyton Watson breaks silence on missing Nuggets playoff games to protect himself before free agency
New Cleveland Cavaliers forward Peyton Watson reportedly chose not to return for the 2026 Playoffs with the Denver Nuggets to protect himself for free agency.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / August 30
Cavs could have room for both Khalifa Diop, Saliou Niang
The Cavaliers may finally be ready to bring in Khalifa Diop. That doesn’t necessarily mean Saliou Niang has been eliminated from the equation. Jake Fischer recently reported that the Cavs intend to use their 14th standard roster spot on a player whose draft rights they already own, with Diop believed to be the most likely choice.
John Konchar News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / August 30
Why John Konchar Makes Sense for the Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers are likely to go bargain hunting as it relates to the back end of their roster, which makes the likelihood that they hand out a few camp invites pretty high as of right now.
Zydrunas Ilgauskas News / Hoops Wire / August 30
Zydrunas Ilgauskas honored on list of greatest European players
Most people who follow the Cavaliers know him simply as “Big Z.” The rest of the world knows him as Zydrunas Ilgauskas, and, not surprisingly, it remembers his play, too.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / August 29
For James Harden, Donovan Mitchell and Cavs, the introduction is over
James Harden and Donovan Mitchell know how to score. They’ve each been doing it for a very long time. What remains to be seen is whether the two can become something more than a pair of very talented guards sharing the same backcourt.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / August 29
The Glaring Hole Left on the Cavaliers’ Roster With the Offseason Winding Down
It’s safe to say the Cleveland Cavaliers have completed their business this offseason; however, one position remains unmanned. Their main goal was to lure LeBron James back home, but it didn’t work.
Saliou Niang News / Hoops Wire / August 29
Cavs draft pick Saliou Niang’s LSU situation bears watching
Saliou Niang chose LSU over joining the Cavaliers this season. Now the question is whether he’ll actually be allowed to play there. Niang, Cleveland’s No.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / August 29
How Cavs Signing Their 2025 Second-Round Pick Is Financially Feasible
A lot has been made about the Cleveland Cavaliers as they try to finalize their roster. It was confirmed yesterday that the team was waiving forward Cam Whitmore ahead of their deadline to do so.
Cam Whitmore News / Hoops Wire / August 29
Cavs officially waive Cam Whitmore
Cam Whitmore‘s stay with the Cavaliers lasted all of eight days. Cleveland has waived the 22-year-old forward, according to the NBA’s official transaction log, a move that had been expected since he arrived as part of the five-team trade that brought Peyton Watson to the Cavs.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / August 29
Cavs Backcourt Is Preparing To Take the Next Step in 2026-27
The Cleveland Cavaliers' All-Star backcourt will play a big role in the team's success, and during the offseason they both agreed to new deals. Donovan Mitchell signed a four-year extension, and after that move was made, Cleveland took its time before adding another player.
Mario Hezonja News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / August 29
How Cleveland Cavaliers Can Best Utilize Mario Hezonja
There is a reason that Mario Hezonja shares a nickname with one of the most popular fictional characters in the world. The way he can take over games and wow is certainly something to behold.
Bruce Brown News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / August 28
Why Bruce Brown Makes Too Much Sense for the Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers are in a bit of a bind as of right now due to their recent moves. That said, if they can find away to clear enough space for a veteran minimum contract slot, one name that could make a lot of sense for them given their current need for experienced depth at guard is none other than Bruce Brown.
Cam Whitmore News / Hoops Rumors / August 28
Cavaliers Waive Cam Whitmore
The Cavaliers have waived forward Cam Whitmore, according to the official transaction log at NBA.com (hat tip to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype). Cleveland acquired Whitmore eight days ago as part of the five-team Peyton Watson deal.
Lonzo Ball News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 28
Lonzo Ball calls out ‘a**’ players who hate on NBA 2K
Some people are not fans of the NBA 2K series, but free agent Lonzo Ball is not among that crowd, and he knows why some hate the video games. He took to X, formerly Twitter, to make his feelings known, saying, “People who think 2K suck really jus a** lol,” in response to the negative reactions to the game.
Channing Frye News / HITC / August 28
Channing Frye doesn’t hesitate to name the NBA’s absolute worst team
Channing Frye left no room for interpretation when weighing in on the NBA’s bottom-feeders. Drafted eighth overall in 2005, Channing Frye carved out a 13-year NBA career as a stretch-five, earning All-Rookie honors before winning an NBA championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 23
Nikola Jokic could be sending a quiet warning after Peyton Watson leaves Denver
The Denver Nuggets lost one of the most important players on their roster after shipping Peyton Watson away to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a five-team deal.
Cam Whitmore News / Yardbarker / August 22
Cam Whitmore enters NBA purgatory after trade
Playing for his NBA future may be what it takes for Whitmore to realize he's no longer a star, and transform himself into a useful NBA player.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 22
Nuggets replace Peyton Watson by signing future Hall of Famer
The Denver Nuggets lost 23-year-old Peyton Watson this week. They're pivoting by replacing him with a 37-year-old. DeMar DeRozan plans to continue his Hall of Fame career by signing a one-year deal with the Nuggets.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 20
James Harden makes expected decision after Cavaliers lose LeBron James sweepstakes to 76ers
The Cavaliers acquired Harden this past February as a championship-or-bust move.
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