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3 Realistic Landing Spots For Donovan Mitchell If Cavaliers Explore Trade

In the 2026 NBA playoffs, a lot hangs in the balance for the Cleveland Cavaliers. At full strength and fresh off the trade for James Harden, the franchise is all out of excuses as they look to capitalize on the opportunity in front of them.

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Cavaliers Film Room: What James Harden Must Do Different in Raptors Series

The Cleveland Cavaliers are more talented and deeper than the Toronto Raptors. That was the case earlier in the season, but the Raptors took all three regular season matchups against the Cavs.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Larry Brown Sports / April 17

Notable update surfaces about Donovan Mitchell's future

Donovan Mitchell may be parachuting onto the trade block once again.

Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson keeping small forward spot ‘flexible’

These NBA stars have the most to gain this postseason

NBA stars under the most pressure to perform in playoffs

Five underrated NBA players who could swing the postseason

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The 'Most NBA-debut points by NBA team' quiz

How many of the players to score the most points in their NBA debut for every franchise can you name in five minutes?

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 17

NBA stars under the most pressure to perform in playoffs

It's often said that the true legends step up their game when it matters the most. So, with the NBA playoffs here, the teams able to advance will often rely on their top players to take their game to another level.

LeBron James to set another record at the start of Lakers' first-round series

Warriors' Steve Kerr answers critics with play-in upset over Clippers

These NBA stars have the most to gain this postseason

Five underrated NBA players who could swing the postseason

The 'Most 30-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 17

Cleveland Cavaliers Playoff Rotation: What’s Changing vs Toronto Raptors

The Cleveland Cavaliers are ready to begin the 2025-26 NBA Playoffs, with the Toronto Raptors as their first-round matchup. A battle between the No. 4 and No.

Donovan Mitchell News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 17

Donovan Mitchell Faces a Major Moment That Could Impact Future With Cavaliers

For the fourth straight season, the Cleveland Cavaliers are in the NBA playoffs, but unless they make a deep run, major changes could be forthcoming. The goal for the Cavaliers has to be the Conference finals; otherwise, there could be an overhaul over the summer.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Total Pro Sports / April 17

Cleveland Cavaliers Could Explore Moving Superstar Guard Amid Contract Uncertainty

If anyone had told earlier this month, when Donovan Mitchell was breaking ankles, that his time in Cleveland might end soon, it all would have looked like a mere speculation.

James Harden News / Fear The Sword / April 17

How James Harden transformed the Cavs late-game offense

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers played an uninspired first 43 minutes against a tanking Indiana Pacers team that only had nine available players in early April.

LeBron James News / Yardbarker

The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

Kenny Atkinson News / Scoop B / April 17

The 2K Blueprint: Kenny Atkinson Talks Size, Versatility and the Cavs’ Positionless Power

When you look at the modern NBA landscape, everybody’s chasing a “look.” Some teams want to run you off the floor; others want to space you out until you’re dizzy.

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The 'Most NBA-debut points by NBA team' quiz

The 'Multiple 200 three-pointer seasons' quiz

The 'Most 25-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

The 'Three-point leaders by NBA season' quiz

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / April 16

What the Cavs playoff rotation should look like

This is it. The last eight years for the Cleveland Cavaliers will come down to the next eight weeks. From LeBron James leaving town that jumpstarted a rebuild featuring Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen.

Jarrett Allen News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 16

Cavs’ Jarrett Allen makes candid admission about ailing knee before NBA playoffs

According to Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson, there will be no restrictions for Jarrett Allen despite his bothersome right knee tendinitis that flared up at the beginning of March.

Donovan Mitchell News / Hoops Rumors / April 16

Donovan Mitchell Reiterates Desire To Stay In Cleveland

Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell could be a free agent next year, as he’ll make $50.1MM in 2026/27, with a $53.8MM player option for ’27/28. Mitchell will be eligible this summer for a four-year extension worth a projected $277MM.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / April 16

Temper your post-season expectations for the Cavaliers

The final weeks of the regular season are when the top teams visibly turn their attention to the postseason. They know who they are and what their identity will be in the playoffs.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 16

James Harden Opens Up on Sharing Spotlight With Donovan Mitchell on Cavaliers

The superstars that James Harden has partnered with in his illustrious NBA career could fill a hardback book. Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, Joel Embiid, Kyrie Irving, and Chris Paul are just a few of the big names Harden has teamed with in his 17 seasons.

NBA News / Stadium Rant / April 16