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How James Harden Immediately Became Donovan Mitchell's Most Talented Teammate Ever

Donovan Mitchell has always been the highest-performing star on his team since his sophomore year of college at Louisville. Mitchell has always been the star who needs a legitimate co-star who can help dominate on the offensive end with him.

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Cavs’ Evan Mobley, Dean Wade on track to return for next game

We have seen James Harden with the Cavaliers, but we have yet to see Harden with Evan Mobley. That could change Thursday night, according to coach Kenny Atkinson.

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The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz

How many of the NBA All-Star Game MVP Award -- officially named the Kobe Bryant Trophy in 2020 -- in the three-point era (1979-80) can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most made three-pointers by NBA season' quiz

The '2025-26 NBA All-Stars' quiz

The 'NBA Slam Dunk Contest winners' quiz

Lonzo Ball News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / February 18

Lonzo Ball Doesn’t Take Accountability for Struggles With Cleveland Cavaliers

The Cleveland Cavaliers made quite a few moves at the NBA trade deadline, moving away from the likes of Darius Garland, De’Andre Hunter and Lonzo Ball.

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The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance

The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hardwood Heroics / February 18

'I Know I’m the Scapegoat' – Former Cleveland Cavaliers Guard Dishes on His Unceremonious Exit From the Team This Season

Lonzo Ball believes he was made to be a scapegoat when he addressed his disappointing tenure with the Cleveland Cavaliers this season. During the trade deadline earlier this month, the former second overall pick was traded to the Utah Jazz before being waived, making him a free agent.

Lonzo Ball News / Hoops Wire / February 18

Lonzo Ball says he’s a scapegoat, but numbers say otherwise

There is struggling, and then there is whatever season Lonzo Ball has turned in. Ball was salary-dumped by the Cavaliers, waived by the Jazz, and is currently without a job.

James Harden News / Hoops Wire / February 18

Cavs have climbed back in title picture after James Harden trade, per oddsmakers

The Cavaliers are back in the conversation. And this time, the betting market is following. At the midway point of the season, the Cavs have climbed back to third on DraftKings’ NBA title odds board at 12-1, a sharp move for a team that drifted as long as 30-1 at some books earlier this year.

Donovan Mitchell News / Hoops Wire / February 17

Donovan Mitchell. ‘Winning is the end all’ as Cavs adjust on the fly

If there were concerns about how a new Cavaliers backcourt might come together, Donovan Mitchell is not carrying them. Mitchell told Marc J. Spears of Andscape that he has zero anxiety about sharing the floor with James Harden, even as the Cavs adjust on the fly.

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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.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / February 17

LeBron James' True Feelings on Cavaliers' James Harden Trade

The Cleveland Cavaliers made big moves on trade deadline day to give Donovan Mitchell the best supporting cast possible for the 2026 postseason. The most eye-catching transaction the Cavs did involve acquiring James Harden from the Los Angeles Clippers for Darius Garland and a future second-round pick.

Lonzo Ball News / Fadeaway World / February 17

Lonzo Ball Believes He Was The Scapegoat On Cavaliers, Says 25% Shooting Is 'Not That Bad'

Veteran point guard Lonzo Ball is currently a free agent after being traded and subsequently waived by the Utah Jazz. Believing Cleveland to be an ideal fit, he joined the Cavaliers this past summer, only to be exiled after becoming the scapegoat for their failures.

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The 'Receiving leaders by NFL season' quiz

The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz

The 'Multiple 20-assist NBA games' quiz

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

LeBron James News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / February 17

What LeBron James Said About Cleveland Cavaliers Trade Deadline Moves

One of the biggest storylines to follow this offseason will be where LeBron James ends up playing next season. If he doesn't decide to retire, he could opt out of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, making him a free agent.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 18

Jeanie Buss' latest comments suggest LeBron James doesn't have future with Lakers

Signs continue to point toward forward LeBron James leaving the Los Angeles Lakers this upcoming offseason.

Carmelo Anthony offers an honest opinion about 'villain' James

LeBron making big sacrifice this season

LeBron opens up about emotional reality of 22nd NBA All-Star selection

Knicks' Jalen Brunson sends strong message about next contract

Jayson Tatum emotional after major step in Achilles recovery

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / February 17

Four Statistical Firsts Cleveland Cavaliers Achieved So Far This Season

The All-Star break may have stalled the momentum of the Cleveland Cavaliers, who enter the season’s second half riding the wave of confidence. The Cavs have won five straight games and boast a 17-5 record since December 29, emerging as one of the league’s hottest teams.

Donovan Mitchell News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / February 17

Donovan Mitchell Gets High Praise From NBA All-Star Peers

In a year where he’s averaging over 30 points and leading the Cavaliers firmly to a playoff position despite dealing with injuries to teammates and a shuffling roster, Donovan Mitchell earned his seventh All-Star selection.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / February 17

Cleveland Cavaliers Will Likely Have Competition To Sign LeBron James This Summer

The Cleveland Cavaliers were given new life earlier this month when James Harden showed up to the team. Why stop there? Rumors have swirled for months about the Cavs potentially bringing LeBron James home one final time this summer.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / February 17

Donovan Mitchell Makes Cavaliers Goal Very Clear After James Harden Trade

NBA All-Star weekend is now over, and regular season action will start up again in a couple of days, specifically Thursday, Feb. 19, when 20 teams will resume the regular season.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / The SportsRush / February 17

'Don’t Care How It Happens': Donovan Mitchell Gets Candid On Achieving Goals With James Harden

James Harden’s arrival in Cleveland has sparked a fresh sense of life within the Cavaliers, a team that had been riding a rollercoaster season. He has helped turn things around, guiding them to the number four seed, leaving them just 2.5 games behind the Boston Celtics in second place.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 16

How Keon Ellis’ text exchange with Cavs champion ignited new fire in Cleveland

Last Wednesday, the Cleveland Cavaliers saw three fresh faces make their home debuts at Rocket Arena. It was a highly anticipated night to watch James Harden, Dennis Schroder, and Keon Ellis hit the floor in front of a raucous, energized crowd.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 15