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On YouTubeKoby Altman News / Fear The Sword / February 5
Koby Altman clarifies why Cavs didn’t get under the second apron 
The Cleveland Cavaliers will finish this season above the second apron. They made moves — like sending away Lonzo Ball and two second-round picks — that helped them closer to ducking below that threshold.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / February 5
A look at Cavs’ new roster after NBA trade deadline
The Cavaliers didn’t tiptoe into the 2026 NBA trade deadline. Far from it. Instead, president of basketball operations Koby Altman and his team jumped in headfirst.
The '25-point, 15-rebound NBA games' quiz
How many of the NBA players with to score 25 points and grab 15 rebounds in the same game at least 60 times can you name in five minutes?
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / February 5
Koby Altman downplays Donovan Mitchell’s role in the James Harden trade
The Cleveland Cavaliers drastically shook up the core of what was a 64-win team last season. They sent out former All-Star Darius Garland for James Harden in hopes of raising their playoff floor and ceiling.
20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest
Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.
Jaylon Tyson News / Fear The Sword / February 5
Cavs consider Jaylon Tyson a “revelation” and core part of their future
It’s not easy to stay in the moment while prepping for the future. We’ve seen teams burn themselves by prioritizing one over the other, or waiting too long to go all-in on their window.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / February 5
Jazz Release Lonzo Ball, Chris Boucher
The Jazz have officially released veterans Lonzo Ball and Chris Boucher, according to NBA.com’s transactions log. The moves were expected. Utah received two second-round picks from Cleveland for taking on Ball’s $10MM contract.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / February 5
Cavaliers Get Great Grades For James Harden, Keon Ellis, Dennis Schroder Trades
The Cleveland Cavaliers are walking away from the trade deadline with three new players that should help their team compete for a championship this year.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Sneakers on SI / February 5
Donovan Mitchell Debuts Adidas Adistar XLG Sneakers
The 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend is quickly approaching, and every brand is bringing the heat to Los Angeles, California. Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell's signature basketball shoe is part of the adidas "All-Star" lineup.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / February 5
Cavs to sign Nae’Qwan Tomlin to standard contract
The NBA trade deadline has passed and the Cavaliers landed three new players. But there’s still room for one more move. Per Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com, the Cavs intend to sign Nae’Qwan Tomlin to a standard contract, and anyone who follows the team will tell you it’s well-deserved.
Darius Garland News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / February 5
Donovan Mitchell Clears the Air Towards Darius Garland After Cavs Trade
The NBA trade deadline is coming to a close, with Cleveland among the league's most active teams, making a multitude of trades. Starting with getting rid
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / February 5
Here’s the new-look Cavs roster after the 2026 NBA trade deadline
The Cleveland Cavaliers were one of the most active teams at the 2026 NBA trade deadline. Here’s a summary of where things stand for the team with all the dust settled and the deadline passed.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 5
James Harden trade request forced Clippers into teardown
Days after sending Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Clippers traded their All-Defensive center Ivica Zubac to the Indiana Pacers for Bennedict Mathurin and two first-round picks.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Total Pro Sports / February 5
End of an Era in Cleveland as Iconic Core 4 Banner Comes Down After Blockbuster James Harden Trade
The Cleveland Cavaliers quietly marked the end of an era this week, and the symbolism was unmistakable. Following the franchise-altering trade that sent
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / February 5
Donovan Mitchell Raves About Incoming Cavaliers Teammate James Harden
One of the biggest and most surprising trades that was made before the NBA trade deadline involved the Cleveland Cavaliers acquiring guard James Harden from the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for Darius Garland plus a second-round pick.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / February 5
New Potential Trade Target Emerges For Cavaliers Ahead of NBA Trade Deadline
The Cleveland Cavaliers have already made one blockbuster move ahead of the NBA’s trade deadline, sending Darius Garland to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for James Harden.
Dennis Schroder News / The SportsRush / February 5
Dennis Schroder Takes Shots At Ex-Team Kings’ Defense
On Saturday, the Cleveland Cavaliers face the Kings in Sacramento, marking a quick homecoming for Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis. Both played their first game for the Cavs last night after coming over in a three-way deal that also saw former Cav De’Andre Hunter go to the Kings.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 5
LeBron James' next team is 'obvious' if he decides to extend his career
Is James bound for one "obvious" team if he elects to play another season?
Darius Garland News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / February 5
What Darius Garland Said After Being Traded by Cleveland Cavaliers
Former Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland was in a unique position during the game between his former team and his new team, the Los Angeles Clippers, while on the sidelines with a toe injury.
Koby Altman News / Fear The Sword / February 5
Cavs provide insight into possible James Harden contract extension
Players don’t switch teams in free agency anymore. Instead, they get traded with one year left on their deal to a team that they’re willing to sign an extension with.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / EssentiallySports / February 5
Darius Garland Breaks Silence After Private Message on Donovan Mitchell Pairing Leaks
At first, the reports about Darius Garland’s exit were financial, but later, the real reason was discontent with teammate Donovan Mitchell. Ironically, the LA Clippers newest player’s first appearance was against his former team, the Cleveland Cavaliers.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 4
Evan Mobley could be key to Cavs’ all-in Giannis Antetokounmpo trade push
The Cleveland Cavaliers’ decision to trade Darius Garland and a second-round pick for James Harden, who is 10 years older than Garland, is rather telling: they believe that the time to win is now.
Lonzo Ball News / Hoops Wire / February 4
Cavs sending Lonzo Ball to Jazz in three-team deal
Yes, the Cavaliers have made yet another deal. This one was a small three-team trade on Wednesday, sending failed-experiment Lonzo Ball and two second-round picks to the , according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 4
James Harden explains why he wanted a trade from Clippers
Harden's trade to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday came out of left field.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / February 4
James Harden makes honest admission about Clippers trading him
James Harden spoke up Tuesday for the first time since news broke that he was being traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Harden was dealt to the Cavs after two-and-a-half seasons with the Los Angeles Clippers, in a move that saw the former MVP work in tandem with the Clippers’ brass to get a deal done.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / February 4
James Harden reportedly had brutal reason for wanting a trade
If this really is the primary reason for Harden’s trade request, the Clippers and their fans will likely feel jilted.
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