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On YouTubeJames Harden News / AirJordanChronicles / April 18
James Harden Creates NBA History With His 17th Playoff Appearance
Greatness is often measured by sudden peaks. Yet, there is a different type of history being recorded right now by James Harden. Harden has reached the playoffs for an excellent streak spanning from his 2009–10 to this 2025–26 season.
Max Strus News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 18
Max Strus Knows Cavaliers Have Extra Pressure in These NBA Playoffs
Cleveland Cavaliers’ Max Strus calls being in the playoffs a privilege, but knows that being part of one of the most experienced teams in the postseason carries extra weight.
NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 18
Where to Watch the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors Game 1 Tonight: Preview, Breakdown
It's been 10 years since the Cleveland Cavaliers came back from being down 3-1 against the Golden State Warriors to win their first NBA Title. Now it feels as if the team is ready and close to winning another one for the franchise.
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 / Athlon Sports / April 18
Final Injury Report for Raptors-Cavaliers Game 1: Will Donovan Mitchell, Immanuel Quickley Play?
The Cleveland Cavaliers are at home on Saturday afternoon as they host the Toronto Raptors in Game 1 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Cleveland enters Saturday’s game as the No.
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.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 18
Cavs’ internal motivation is far greater than outside noise: ‘Pressure is exciting’
The Cleveland Cavaliers are blocking out the noise. As the remaining core members of the team’s past iterations that have fallen short of their NBA playoff goals, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen are equipped to handle the ebbs and flows that come with the postseason.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / April 18
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.
James Harden News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 17
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.
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.
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.
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 / EssentiallySports / April 17
Cavs Ready to Cut Ties with Donovan Mitchell If He Doesn’t Sign Extension, Reveal Sources
The Cleveland Cavaliers are thinking long term. The Cavs are heading into the playoffs with a great shot at going deep into the postseason. However, the front office is making their intention clear with star player Donovan Mitchell- a decision which has the potential to change the franchise’s entire trajectory.
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.
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.
Jarrett Allen News / Fear The Sword / April 16
Jarrett Allen provides update on injured knee: ‘It’s better’
The Cleveland Cavaliers finally discovered midway through this season that they’re better when Jarrett Allen is heavily featured than they are when he’s not.
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.
NBA News / Stadium Rant / April 16
Lonzo Ball: A Case Study in Sports Prodigies
Lonzo Ball was slated to be the next big sports prodigy coming out of UCLA. A 6’5 playmaking point guard with defensive ability, a strong physical skillset and high upside?
Kenny Atkinson News / Hoops Wire / April 16
Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson keeping small forward spot ‘flexible’
Plenty is settled for the Cavs entering the playoffs. That fifth starter spot? Not so much. Coach Kenny Atkinson said he still hasn’t locked in who will join James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen in the opening lineup.
NBA News / Field Level Media / April 12
Cavaliers rest core players, deal another defeat to Wizards
Nae'Qwan Tomlin scored a career-high 26 points and rookie Tyrese Proctor collected 22 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists as the playoff-bound Cleveland Cavaliers beat the visiting Washington Wizards 130-117 on Sunday afternoon.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Total Apex Sports / April 12
Cleveland Cavaliers Are Using Playoff History As Motivation
The Cleveland Cavaliers have one final game before the playoffs start, and they will take on the Washington Wizards. Once that game wraps up, the real fun begins.
Kenny Atkinson News / Hoops Wire / April 10
Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson weighing lineups with playoffs looming
With the playoffs right around the bend, Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson is still sorting through what his starting and closing lineups will look like. That’s not necessarily a surprise.
Kenny Atkinson News / Hoops Wire / April 9
Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson comfortable with slower style: ‘We’re still efficient’
The Cavaliers may not be playing fast, but they are playing well. And that is just fine with coach Kenny Atkinson. Cleveland showed exactly what that looks like in Wednesday’s 122-116 win over the Hawks at Rocket Arena.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Larry Brown Sports / April 8
Kendrick Perkins takes a ruthless shot at Evan Mobley
Evan Mobley is the latest NBA big man to find himself in the crosshairs of Kendrick Perkins. The ESPN analyst Perkins drew attention on Wednesday with his ruthless swipe at the Cleveland Cavaliers big man Mobley.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 7
Record shooting night can't help Grizzlies break losing streak
No NBA team has ever made more three-pointers in a game than the Memphis Grizzlies did Monday night. Unlike the other teams that sank 27 or more threes, the Grizzlies couldn't win the game.
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