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The Cleveland Cavaliers winning streak is now over. In their last outing against the Oklahoma City Thunder, it was quite the game. The Cavaliers struggled all throughout the game, but made a late comeback in the second half that just wasn't enough as the Thunder won 121-113.

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Cavaliers Look To Bounce Back With Statement Against Knicks

The Cleveland Cavaliers are chasing their eighth win in their last nine games as they welcome the Knicks to Cleveland for a one-off home game in the middle of a five-game road trip for the Cavaliers.

Donovan Mitchell News / Stadium Rant / February 24

Donovan Mitchell’s 100th 30-Point Game – Five Performances That Define His Cavaliers Tenure

The Cleveland Cavaliers have built the post-Lebron James era around Donovan Mitchell’s ability to bend games to his will. On Friday night, facing off against the Charlotte Hornets, he had his 100th 30 point game suiting up for the Cavaliers.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / February 24

What do the stats tell us about the Cavs trade-deadline acquisitions?

The Cleveland Cavaliers drastically changed their team at the start of the month when they traded multiple rotation players for James Harden, Dennis Schroder, and Keon Ellis.

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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?

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Evan Mobley News / Hoops Wire / February 24

Cavs’ Evan Mobley sitting at intersection of expectations and adjustment

Once Evan Mobley put together an All-NBA, Defensive Player of the Year-caliber season, the bar moved. Quickly. MVP chatter followed, and with it came the assumption that anything less would feel like a step back.

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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 / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / February 23

Former Cavaliers Point Guard Is Making Waves as a Flag Football Quarterback

Former NBA point guard Rajon Rondo hasn’t played professional basketball since 2022, but now he’s been making waves in a whole different sport. As a quarterback, nonetheless.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 23

Why Cavs’ win-now James Harden trade put more pressure on Evan Mobley than ever

Once Evan Mobley put together an All-NBA and Defensive Player of the Year season for the Cleveland Cavaliers, the standard was set. Teammates, coaches, fans, and media were talking up the seven-footer all summer long, tossing his name into MVP conversations with no hesitation.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / February 23

Projecting Where Cleveland Cavaliers Can Be Finished in Eastern Conference

With the Cleveland Cavaliers winning seven of their last eight, losing their first game since the James Harden trade Sunday to the Oklahoma City Thunder, it’s safe to say the team is the hottest in the NBA.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / February 23

Cavs reveal interior renderings of new downtown performance center

The Cavaliers aren’t just talking about competing at the highest level anymore. They’re building it, too. The organization unveiled new interior renderings

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / February 23

Why Cavs Shouldn’t Panic About Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen’s Bad Showing vs. OKC

Relax Cavs fans, your NBA titles hopes have not crumbled because of one Sunday afternoon loss in late February. And despite sluggish games from both Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley, the Cavaliers' big men are going to be just fine.

James Harden News / Fear The Sword / February 23

10 Passes that prove James Harden is a legendary creator

If you’ve watched the Cleveland Cavaliers recently, you’ve probably seen a jaw-dropping pass or two from James Harden. Most fans knew of Harden’s playmaking — but actually seeing it in action, with those dimes being thrown to the players on your favorite team, is an entirely different experience than watching it happen for other franchises.

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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 / Fear The Sword / February 22

8 Takeaways from Cavs failed comeback attempt against shorthanded Thunder

The Cleveland Cavaliers fought hard to erase an early 23-point deficit, but they weren’t able to keep up with the Oklahoma City Thunder’s hot outside shooting.

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James Harden News / Scoop B / February 23

The Quarterback of the Hardwood: James Harden and the Evolution of the ‘System’

In the late autumn of 2023, James Harden stood before a room of reporters in Los Angeles and uttered a phrase that would launch a thousand sports talk segments.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / February 22

Four Reasons Why Cavs Fans Shouldn’t Overreact to Cavaliers Loss vs. Thunder

Anytime you play the reigning NBA champions on their home court, on national television, you are expected to put on a show. The Cleveland Cavaliers did just that.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / February 22

Watch: Full game highlights from Cavs’ loss to Thunder

The Cavaliers got behind big early, clawed their way back to take the lead, then failed at some of the little things needed to win on the road. Here are some of the highlights, and perhaps a few lowlights, from their 121-113 loss to the Thunder on Sunday: The Cavs (36-22) have still won 12 of 14, though their seven-game win streak was snapped.

Sam Merrill News / Fear The Sword / February 22

Player Grades: Cavs at Thunder – Sam Merrill’s best efforts aren’t enough

The Cleveland Cavaliers lost a gut-check game to the shorthanded Oklahoma City Thunder. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player.

NBA News / Fear The Sword / February 22

Cavs comeback falls short to hot shooting Thunder

The Cleveland Cavaliers erased an early 23-point first-quarter deficit, but they weren’t able to complete the comeback. The shorthanded Oklahoma City Thunder, fueled by incredible outside shooting, were able to hand the Cavs their first loss in February.

Killian Hayes News / Hoops Rumors / February 22

Kings To Sign Killian Hayes To 10-Day Contract

The Kings plan to sign free agent guard Killian Hayes to a 10-day contract, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (via Twitter). Detroit selected Hayes with the seventh overall pick in the 2020 draft, but he struggled with offensive efficiency during his Pistons tenure and the team waived him in February 2024.

NBA News / EasySportz / February 22

Cavaliers vs. Thunder: Cleveland Looks to Capitalize with SGA Out in Western Conference Showdown

A high-profile interconference matchup takes center stage Sunday afternoon as the Cleveland Cavaliers travel to Paycom Center to face the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Donovan Mitchell News / Hoops Wire / February 21

Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell: I love being part of this organization and city

Donovan Mitchell keeps stacking them. And he keeps doing it in a Cavaliers jersey. Mitchell reached a meaningful milestone Friday night in Cleveland’s 118–113 road win over Charlotte, dropping 32 points to record his 100th 30-point game as a Cavalier.