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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 3
Cavs Got Meleek Thomas at a Second-Round Discount, But He's Showing First-Round Talent
Jalen Brunson was selected 33rd overall in the 2018 NBA Draft. He eventually became an NBA All-Star and one of the league’s best point guards, but his path from a second-round pick to star wasn’t exactly an overnight success.
Kenny Atkinson News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 3
Is Cavs Kenny Atkinson Officially On The Hot Seat?
It was a great offseason for Kenny Atkinson. Coming off the disappointment of an ECF sweep, he took some time, got everything together, and got some love in the neighborhood.
Tyrese Proctor News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 3
Tyrese Proctor Is Making Every Opportunity Count—and Giving the Cavs a Reason to Play Him More
Tyrese Proctor is giving the Cleveland Cavaliers productive bench minutes without requiring a large share of their offense. The second-year guard is averaging 5.5 Points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.2 assists in 13 minutes per game, shooting 52.2% from the field and he’s made seven of his 12 attempts from 3-point range (58.3%).
The 'NBA scoring champs since 1976' quiz
How many of the NBA scoring champions since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?
Meleek Thomas News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 3
Meleek Thomas’ First NBA Start for Cavs Was Full of Lessons
The first start is officially in the books for Meleek Thomas. And though the Cavs could not close out the Thunder, there were plenty of positives to take away from the rookie.
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
Mario Hezonja News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 3
Mario Hezonja Came Alive After Halftime—and Nearly Flipped the Game for Cleveland
Mario Hezonja gave the Cleveland Cavaliers a needed lift against Oklahoma City on Monday, scoring all 12 of his points after halftime and helping turn a double-digit deficit into a competitive fourth quarter.
Kenny Atkinson News / Hoops Wire / November 3
Kenny Atkinson on Cavs’ missed free throws: ‘That’s a reason you lose’
Kenny Atkinson didn’t have to search very hard for points the Cavaliers could have used Monday night. They left 10 of them at the free-throw line in a 117-112 home loss to the Thunder.
Donovan Mitchell News / Fear The Sword / November 2
Player Grades: Cavs vs Thunder – Donovan Mitchell dishes 11 assists in loss 
The Cleveland Cavaliers missed an opportunity against an injury-riddled Oklahoma City Thunder in their 117-112 loss. Grades are based on our usual expectations for each player.
NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 2
3 Notable Takeaways from Cavs Head-Scratching Loss to Thunder at Home
The Cleveland Cavaliers played perhaps the most exciting game of the young NBA season with the Oklahoma City Thunder. There were 23 lead changes, which is the most in any contest in 2026-27.
NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 2
How the Cavaliers Failed To Beat the Injury-Plagued Oklahoma City Thunder at Home
The Cleveland Cavaliers began their Home & Home vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night. OKC is coming into the game injury-riddled, with six players out for the game.
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.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / November 2
Cavs’ James Harden moves past Mike Conley on NBA’s all-time games list
James Harden added another milestone Monday, this one simply by taking the floor. The Cavaliers guard made his 1,228th career regular-season appearance against the Thunder, moving past Mike Conley for 44th on the NBA’s all-time games played list.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / November 2
Peyton Watson out for Cavs; Meleek Thomas to start
It’s a case of bad news, but not terrible news, for the Cavaliers in their home game against the Thunder on Monday. The bad news? Peyton Watson is out with hamstring soreness.
NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 2
Everything to Know About the Cavaliers and Thunder Matchup Monday Night
Tonight starts a tough run of opponents for the Cleveland Cavaliers as they look to prove to the NBA and themselves that they are contenders. First up is the Oklahoma City Thunder, who have not had the best start to the season.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / November 2
Channing Frye sees James Harden in Luka Doncic, questions championship formula
Channing Frye isn’t questioning Luka Doncic’s talent. He’s questioning how much one player can do before a championship requires something different. Speaking on the Road Trippin’ podcast, the former NBA champion pushed back on the suggestion that he dislikes the Lakers star.
NBA News / Field Level Media / November 1
Cavaliers standing tall with matchup against Thunder ahead
A pair of conference finalists from last season will meet Monday when the Cleveland Cavaliers play host to the injury-plagued Oklahoma City Thunder. The
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Field Level Media / October 31
Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen lead Cavaliers to first road win at Bucks
Evan Mobley scored a season-high 27 points and Jarrett Allen had 25 points and 11 rebounds as the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers rolled to a 136-111 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 31
Cavs’ fatal flaw that will doom 2027 NBA championship chances
There is always great urgency for the Cleveland Cavaliers to finally get their breakthrough and win the NBA championship after years of being in the running.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fadeaway World / October 30
NBA Trade Idea Gives The Cavaliers A Scary Defensive Core
When you have a frontcourt tandem like Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen, you already possess elite rim protection and size. Throw in Peyton Watson (who’s quietly elite on the wing, averaging 1.8 blocks and 1.2 steals in almost 30 minutes), and the blueprint is clear.
AJ Dybantsa News / Yardbarker / October 29
Evan Mobley, Cavaliers spoil AJ Dybantsa's debut
AJ Dybantsa didn't take long to adjust to the NBA in his first game. However, he and the young Washington Wizards still need to learn how to close games.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 28
Wizards rookie AJ Dybantsa shows a lot of promise in NBA debut
There are some real expectations for the Washington Wizards this season, and some serious excitement that has not existed for the better part of the past decade.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 27
Peyton Watson saves Cavaliers with clutch block against Timberwolves
A big reason the Cleveland Cavaliers gave up two players and two picks to get Peyton Watson this summer was the extra length and defense he could provide at small forward. Monday, that length saved the game for Cleveland in regulation.
WNBA News / Yardbarker / October 25
Arena location for Game 6 of WNBA Finals remains a problem
With the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries tied at two games apiece, we know there is going to be a Game 6 in the series, and we know it is going to be played in Atlanta.
LeBron James News / Yardbarker / October 23
Cavaliers suffer historic choke job in LeBron James' 76ers home debut
LeBron James' first home game as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers did not get off to a great start. But sometimes in sports, it's not about the start, but how you finish the game.
Tyrese Maxey News / Yardbarker / October 22
Cavaliers can't escape their biggest weakness as 76ers rally from huge deficit
Thursday, the Cleveland Cavaliers opened their season on the road against the Philadelphia 76ers, and it was a massive blown lead that set the tone for this season.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Yardbarker / October 19
Three Cleveland Cavaliers players who should be traded before Jarrett Allen
It's another new season in the NBA, which means there is a boundless number of fans already making trade scenarios that see the Cleveland Cavaliers trade away Allen.
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