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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 21

This is the Cavaliers’ Biggest Threat in First 10 Games of 2026-27

The Cleveland Cavaliers has a very unique start this year. Thevery first game is going to be against LeBron James on his new team. They actually face them twice.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 21

Why the Cavaliers Need This Big Man To Have a Strong Season

The Cleveland Cavaliers upgraded their wing depth in a major way with the acquisition of Peyton Watson. And after coming off a breakout season in 2025-26, excitement for his inclusion into the starting five is not only palpable but also justified.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 21

Predicting Where the Cavaliers Will Finish in the Eastern Conference Standings

The toughest thing to do sometimes is make predictions. Writers are doing it every day. Analysts are doing it over the course of the broadcast, both with their keys to the game and then identifying what they believe coaches are saying to players in the huddle.

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The 'Most 200 3-pointer NBA seasons' quiz

In NBA history, 38 players have made 200 or more three-point field goals in more than one season. How many can you name in five minutes?

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 21

Cavaliers Should Make This Key Player a Priority for a Contract Extension

The good news in Cleveland is that, unlike with most teams, the entire starting five is locked up. No, really. For at least the next three years, all five players are secured with deals and paydays. Might this be an issue down the line?

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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.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 20

The Cavs Have a New Blueprint - And It Starts On Defense

The Cleveland Cavaliers have always been one of the more dangerous teams on the offensive side of the ball during the Donovan Mitchell era. In fact, they’ve finished top 10 in offensive rating in 3 out of his 4 seasons with the wine and gold, including a number one finish in 2024-25 at 121.7 (top 5 in NBA history).

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 20

Dissecting the Cavaliers' Ultimate “What-If” Team

Nothing is worse in sports than when injuries ruin a player’s career. So many superstars over the year with questions from so many about what if they had managed to stay healthy?

Evan Mobley News / Hoops Wire / September 20

Cavs Notes: Evan Mobley, core four, early schedule

The Cavaliers did not trade Evan Mobley for an older star this summer. Chase Brownawell of Cavs On SI⁠ views that as Cleveland betting on a Year 6 breakthrough.

Evan Mobley News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 19

Cleveland Is Betting Big on a Cavaliers Star Ready for a Breakout

Cleveland had the opportunity this offseason to trade away Evan Mobley. He was in multiple trade rumors for some major stars who were aging but still looking for a championship.

Ricky Rubio News / Hoops Wire / September 19

Patrick Beverley says guarding Ricky Rubio helped him reach NBA

Patrick Beverley’s path to the NBA included Ukraine, a $1.4 million gamble and one especially important defensive assignment. That would be none other than Ricky Rubio.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 18

Nuggets may have found a cheap answer to a bigger problem they created

After a bit of a dry spell for the most part this summer, the Denver Nuggets brought in another reinforcement into the fold in the form of Cam Whitmore.

Nuggets take calculated gamble on former first-round pick

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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.

Peyton Watson News / Hoops Wire / September 18

Peyton Watson could be Cavs’ biggest X-factor

The Cavaliers know what they have in Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen. Peyton Watson is the mystery. Mack Perry of Cavaliers On SI made the case that Watson could become Cleveland’s biggest X-factor this season.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 18

Nuggets take calculated gamble on former first-round pick

Cam Whitmore has never lived up to the hype of being one of the top basketball prospects in the world. Now he's joining a team almost designed to help him thrive.

Draymond Green calls out Danilo Gallinari for ‘disgusting’ Kawhi Leonard comments

Jazz lock up Keyonte George with well-deserved contract extension

LSU men's basketball players remain in eligibility limbo

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Cam Whitmore News / Hoops Wire / September 18

Nuggets signing Cam Whitmore to two-way contract

The Nuggets had an available two-way spot and an interest in Cam Whitmore. Now they have Cam Whitmore. Denver is signing the former first-round pick to a two-way contract, Shams Charania of ESPN reported.

Cam Whitmore News / Hoops Rumors / September 18

Nuggets To Sign Cam Whitmore To Two-Way Contract

Free agent forward Cam Whitmore has reached a contract agreement with the Nuggets and will sign a two-way deal with the team, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / September 18

Cavs promote Brandon Weems to general manager

The Cavaliers did not go outside the organization to replace Mike Gansey. They moved someone already climbing the ladder into his chair. Cleveland officially promoted Brandon Weems from assistant general manager to general manager, the team announced Friday. Weems will serve as the top lieutenant to president of basketball operations Koby Altman.

LeBron James News / HITC / September 18

LeBron James congratulates childhood friend on being promoted to Cleveland Cavaliers GM

LeBron James has congratulated his childhood friend and high school teammate on being promoted to General Manager of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Brandon Weems rose through the ranks with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Field Level Media / September 18

Cavaliers promote Brandon Weems to general manager

The Cleveland Cavaliers promoted Brandon Weems to general manager in a series of front-office moves on Friday. Weems, 40, has been an assistant GM with the club since 2022.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / September 18

Cavaliers Promoting Brandon Weems To General Manager

Cavaliers executive Brandon Weems is receiving a promotion, according to Shams Charania of ESPN, who reports (via Twitter) that Weems will be elevated from assistant general manager to general manager.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / EssentiallySports / September 18

'Her Whole Mental Is F**ked Up': Lonzo Ball Reveals Who He Won’t Let His Sister Date

The (in)famous Ball brothers don’t need online trolls when they can roast each other just fine. Lonzo Ball, the eldest, has never exactly been shy about sharing the family business, and this time he all but confirmed the middle-child stereotype.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fadeaway World / September 18

Cavaliers’ Peyton Watson Reflects On 4 Years With Nikola Jokic, Compares East vs. West

The Cavaliers conducted an introductory press conference for Peyton Watson, their newest acquisition this summer, after a sign-and-trade deal landed the 24-year-old a four-year, $88 million contract extension in Cleveland.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fadeaway World / September 17

Peyton Watson Opens Up On His Transition To Cavaliers And Being Recruited By James Harden

Former Denver Nuggets swingman Peyton Watson was among the biggest storylines of restricted free agency. As negotiations stalled between the two sides, opposing teams seized the opportunity to try and strike a deal for one of the league’s premium role players.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fadeaway World / September 17

Smart 3-Team Trade Idea Could Unlock Evan Mobley With Perfect Forward For The Cavs

At some point, the Cleveland Cavaliers probably have to stop pretending Evan Mobley is going to become this huge-volume stretch four, and just build around what he already does at an elite level.