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James Harden looks to build on season-best effort as Cavaliers visit Heat

James Harden is back -- presuming he ever left. Harden, Cleveland's 11-time All-Star guard, is in the latter stages of his career at age 37. But he's still dangerous, and Miami will be hyper-alert to his presence on Friday night when the Heat host the Cavaliers.

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This Upcoming Stretch Could Reveal Just How Good the Cavaliers Are

As you carve your turkey with the background noise of NFL football on the television this Thanksgiving, the hope is that the Cleveland Cavaliers will be in the middle of an early-season turnaround.

Evan Mobley News / Fear The Sword / November 12

Evan Mobley out Friday with toe injury

Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Evan Mobley will miss Friday night’s game against the Miami Heat due to a sprained big toe, according to the team’s official injury report.

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The '1,500-point, 150-block seasons' quiz

How many of the NBA players to score at least 1,500 points while also rejecting at least 150 shots in the same season can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA blocks champions' quiz

The 'Youngest 30-point NBA Finals games' quiz

The 'NBA Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 12

3 Players That Are Making Most of Their Opportunities for Short-Handed Cavs

Injuries are quite literally the worst part of sports. The unfortunate side for the players going down is that the game goes on without them. Players having to miss time have opened the door for quite a few Cleveland Cavaliers to emerge as breakout stars in the first 12 games of 2026-27.

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15 NBA non-lottery picks who outperformed everyone drafted ahead of them

The draft lottery is where you usually find the NBA's biggest stars. That's not always the case, though, as some later picks have proven to be some of the greatest players ever.

Tyrese Proctor News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 12

Tyrese Proctor’s Emergence Could Make This Player Expendable for Cavaliers

Tyrese Proctor is building a case for more than additional minutes with the Cleveland Cavaliers. If his shooting, playmaking and defensive production continue, he could change how the team views its need for Sam Merrill.

WNBA News

Valkyries win WNBA title behind Gabby Williams' dazzling Game 7 performance

Game 7 trending as most expensive WNBA Finals ticket ever

Angel Reese manifests Dream's Game 6 WNBA Finals win after gutsy prediction

Dream sell out Game 6 of WNBA Finals despite scheduling issue

Meleek Thomas News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 12

Meleek Thomas delivers timely spark as Cavaliers win at Madison Square Garden

Meleek Thomas went through the third quarter without scoring. When the Cleveland Cavaliers needed another push in the fourth, the rookie found ways to contribute.

James Harden News / Hoops Wire / November 11

James Harden, Cavs answer criticism with best effort yet

Random dribbles following the Cavaliers’ 115-107 road win over the New York Knicks on Wednesday. 1. Now that looked like the Cavs this team is supposed to be.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

James Harden News / Field Level Media / November 11

James Harden (32) breaks slump, leads Cavaliers over Knicks

James Harden snapped a slump by scoring 32 points, including a fourth-quarter 3-pointer that put the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers ahead for good in a 115-107 win over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night.

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The '35 passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Last 30-rush game by NFL team' quiz

The '150-Rec.-Yard NFL teammates' quiz

The 'Most NFL QB rushing-TDs' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / November 11

Cavaliers' James Harden shows he can still take over in win over Knicks

It has not been a great start to the season for James Harden and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Harden was becoming an insurmountable problem for Cavaliers

Knicks may have no choice but to bench Mikal Bridges amid slump

Raptors suffer historic home collapse in loss to Celtics

Notable update emerges on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with Heat

Jazz can't catch a break as Utah loses Lauri Markkanen to injury

NBA's anti-tanking rules showcasing bigger problem in the league

Charles Barkley News / Fadeaway World / November 11

Charles Barkley Gives 2 Reasons Why Cavaliers ‘Suck’ And Should’ve Broken Up Their Team This Summer

Charles Barkley appeared on the ‘Inside the NBA’ show ahead of tonight’s matchup between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Athlon Sports / November 11

Best and Worst Coaches in Cleveland Cavaliers History, Ranked

The Cleveland Cavaliers have built a legacy of savvy drafting and finding homegrown talent, becoming a cornerstone of Cleveland culture since their inception in 1970.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Ball Exclusives / November 11

Donovan Mitchell Shares Wedding Details, Drumming Roots on ‘The Tonight Show’

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell discussed his August 2026 wedding to R&B singer Coco Jones and his long-standing connection to music during Tuesday’s episode of 'The Tonight Show' with Jimmy Fallon.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 11

Everything You Need For Cavaliers vs. Knicks: Lineups, Injury Report and More

The Cavaliers are on their second stop of a three-game road trip when they face the reigning champion New York Knicks. Cleveland is coming off a horrifying loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Monday, 124-112, a matchup where they trailed by 33 points in the third quarter against the worst offense in basketball.

Donovan Mitchell News / Hoops Wire / November 11

Could more Donovan Mitchell at the point help get Cavs going?

The Cavs don’t have to make a trade to change how their offense operates. They can start by changing who gets them into it. That’s one option for Kenny Atkinson as the Cavs try to move beyond a disappointing 5-6 start.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / November 11

Knicks vs. Cavaliers Prediction: Preview, Injury Report, Advantages, X-Factors

The New York Knicks have been playing some great basketball lately, especially on defense. They just beat the Bucks 117-85, and a few days ago, they also held the Cleveland Cavaliers to only 97 points.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / November 11

Kendrick Perkins questions Kenny Atkinson’s future, but Cavs aren’t there yet

Kendrick Perkins has weighed in on Kenny Atkinson’s job security. His outlook isn’t particularly encouraging. But that doesn’t mean it reflects where the Cavs stand.

NBA News / Ball Exclusives / November 11

Cleveland Cavaliers Visit New York Knicks on Wednesday

The Cleveland Cavaliers take on the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 7:00 p.m. ET. The Cavaliers are 5-6 and have lost 2 straight.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fadeaway World / November 10

Why Are The Cleveland Cavaliers Struggling So Much After A Disappointing 5-6 Start?

I really didn’t expect the Cleveland Cavaliers to be below .500 after eleven games, especially after reaching the Eastern Conference Finals last season.

Kenny Atkinson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 9

Kenny Atkinson gets real about Cavs in embarrassing loss to Hornets

This Cleveland Cavaliers team has been solid in the regular season ever since they brought in Donovan Mitchell back in 2022. Suffice to say, despite entering their Monday night contest against the Charlotte Hornets with a record of 5-5, they have earned the benefit of the doubt, and it’s only a matter of time before they turn things around.

NBA News / Yardbarker / November 9

Naz Reid helps Hornets end six-game losing streak

The Charlotte Hornets had lost six straight games since benching Naz Reid for the second half of their 97-89 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Oct. 28. They finally got a win thanks to a massive game from Reid.

Hornets announce hamstring injuries for Kon Knueppel, Dennis Schroder

James Harden becoming an insurmountable problem for Cavaliers

Three NBA offseason concerns that have proved to be warranted

The 'Most 3's in a season by NBA team' quiz