It was a quiet night in the NBA, but it’s one that former NBA coach Mike D’Antoni will never forget. After coaching for 16 years in the league, he retired in 2021, earning a spot in the Basketball Hall of Fame for his incredible career.
The Cavaliers’ trade of Dennis Schroder wasn’t some Friday afternoon impulse. It had been in the works for months. More importantly, they don’t appear to be finished.
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.
The 2026-27 regular season schedule has been released, and it isn’t necessarily kind to the Cleveland Cavaliers. They have 16 sets of back-to-backs — which is tied for the most in the league.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have done their part in helping Dennis Schroder become the most well-traveled player in the NBA. News broke Friday that the Cavaliers agreed to trade Schroder to the Charlotte Hornets.
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.
James Harden was acquired at the trade deadline last season in exchange for fan-favorite Darius Garland and a second round draft pick. At the time of the acquisition, it was expected that the Cavs would offer Harden an extension come offseason.
Cleveland Cavaliers are sending veteran guard Dennis Schroder and cash to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for guard Tre Mann, according to multiple reports on Friday.
Picking a name for a new professional sports team is tricky. You want to do something creative, but also tie into the fabric of the city. Cleveland’s new WNBA team tried to do that when they unveiled their name as the Sirens.
Dennis Schroder is on the move again, and at this point, that sentence is becoming part of NBA history. The Cavaliers traded Schroder and cash to the Hornets for Tre Mann on Friday, marking the ninth time Schroder has been traded during his career.
The Cavaliers didn’t trade Dennis Schroder simply to change backup point guards. They created room to keep working. By sending Schroder and cash to Charlotte for Tre Mann, the Cavs save roughly $6.8 million, leaving them about $29 million below the first apron and approximately $42 million below the second apron.
A number of former All-Stars opted out of their contracts for 2026-27 to give their teams more flexibility to make moves. Across the board, that extra flexibility has led nowhere.
As the 2026 offseason reaches training camp, the Cavaliers have spent basically the whole second half of this summer looking for a starting wing next to their core of four big players.
Whenever he opts to re-sign, James Harden will reclaim his starting spot. That’s all set. Where the discussion begins is with the backup point guards of the Cavs.
NBA Summer League is a chance for rookies to get their feet wet in the NBA, while veterans show off for roster spots and G League jobs. Sometimes, players stand out so much that they change their teams' plans for the upcoming season.