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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 22

Brandon Weems' Promotion Could Have A Major Impact on the Cavaliers

The Cleveland Cavaliers are preparing for the upcoming season, and during this time, they have made some changes. Cleveland's front office will look different, as Ohio native Brandon Weems was promoted to general manager.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 22

5 Cavaliers Players With the Most to Prove Before Opening Night

We are in the stretch run of the 2026 offseason period and the Cleveland Cavaliers still have some legitimate questions to answer regarding their bench.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 22

3 Reasons This Could Be the Most Important Cavaliers Season Yet

There aren’t any unimportant NBA seasons. 30 teams come in with goals each time around, whether that be to win the title, make the playoffs, or just improve.

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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 / Hoops Rumors / September 21

And-Ones: Offseason Moves, Cap Situations, EuroLeague, Buss Bros.

While the Nuggets have faced some criticism for losing Peyton Watson in free agency this summer, John Hollinger of The Athletic believes Denver’s front office did a good job with the hand it was dealt.

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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.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 21

When Do These Former Cavs Visit Cleveland This Season?

LeBron James (Philadelphia 76ers) Friday, Nov. 6 - 7:30pm (NBA Cup) Monday, Mar. 1 - 7pm The greatest player to ever wear a Cavaliers jersey is back in the Eastern Conference for the first time since 2017-18.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 21

3 Cavs on hottest trade candidate seats entering 2026-27 NBA training camp

The Cleveland Cavaliers enter training camp with a dramatically reshaped roster and unmistakable championship pressure. Donovan Mitchell received a four-year maximum extension, James Harden returned on a three-year deal and Cleveland sacrificed an unprotected 2031 first-round pick to acquire Peyton Watson.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 21

Counting Down the Cavs: The Stories Behind Cleveland’s No. 31–99 Jerseys

We are down to 31 days until the Cleveland Cavaliers tip off their regular season against the Philadelphia 76ers. I am counting down the days to tip-off starting today with the higher jerseys and their importance in team history.

Peyton Watson News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 21

Peyton Watson Could Change the Cavaliers' Entire Identity

If you were to take a vote of what excites fans the most about the upcoming season, one name would likely be towards the top of that ballot, Peyton Watson.

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 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?

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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.

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.

Cleveland Cavaliers 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.

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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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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 18

One Cavaliers Star Holds the Key to Unlocking Cleveland's Next Level

The Cavaliers are heading into a 2026-27 campaign that could very well represent the last chance for a number on the team to leave their mark. In many ways, it could be the final ride for the current core, at least as presently constructed.

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.

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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 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.