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'I Did Pretty Good': James Harden Defends His Playoff Performances After Another Painful Exit

The New York Knicks swept the Cleveland Cavaliers to move to the NBA Finals for the first time in almost three decades. As big as the Knicks’ story was,

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Dan Gilbert: Cavs ‘nowhere near’ where they need to be

Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert made one thing clear after the team’s ugly Eastern Conference finals exit. The Cavs may have taken a step forward this season, but they don’t believe they’re close to where they ultimately want to be.

New York Knicks News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz

How many of the players to score 30 points the most time in one playoff run for each NBA team can you name in five minutes?

The '35-5-5 Conference Finals games' quiz

The 'Most 20-point playoff games by team' quiz

The 'Most 40-point games in a season' quiz

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Athlon Sports / May 26

Donovan Mitchell Fires Back at James Harden's Critics After Cavaliers' 4-0 Sweep

James Harden would be heading into his 18th NBA season still chasing a championship, and the criticism that follows him has never been louder. But his Cleveland Cavaliers teammate Donovan Mitchell isn't buying any of it.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise

As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / May 26

Donovan Mitchell Addresses LeBron James-Cavs Reunion Talks After Conference Finals Elimination

Donovan Mitchell played a career-high 17 playoff games in a single postseason before running out of gas and getting swept by the Knicks. For the majority of the post-game media interaction, the Cleveland Cavaliers’ superstar was confident and positive about his teammates and next season’s goals.

James Harden News / Larry Brown Sports / May 26

James Harden had comically bad take after getting swept by Knicks

James Harden took a page out of Kenny Atkinson’s book of questionable postgame takes after getting swept out of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Cleveland Cavaliers star was a no-show with his team’s postseason survival on the line in Game 4 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.

Koby Altman News / Hoops Wire / May 26

Cavs expected to retain top basketball exec Koby Altman

While plenty of questions surround the Cavaliers after their Eastern Conference finals sweep at the hands of the New York Knicks, one thing appears fairly clear.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history

If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.

Donovan Mitchell News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 26

Cavs make wrong kind of playoff history not seen since 1997

Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers must have been over the moon after they clinched their spot in the Eastern Conference Finals back on the 17th of May.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Athlon Sports / May 26

Donovan Mitchell's Actions on Cavaliers Bench During Game 4 Blowout

No one can fault Donovan Mitchell for what happened to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference finals. The seven-time All-Star left it all on the floor for the Cavs in what turned out to be an embarrassing 4-0 series sweep at the hands of the New York Knicks.

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The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz

The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners' quiz

The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

The '35-5-5 Conference Finals games' quiz

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / May 25

Charles Barkley slams Cavaliers for ‘quitting’ in Game 4 vs. Knicks

Charles Barkley added insult to the Cleveland Cavaliers’ injury on Monday as they limped their way out of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Cavaliers put on a miserable effort in the first half of Game 4 against the New York Knicks, in front of their home fans, no less, at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.

Kenny Atkinson News / Hoops Wire / May 25

Kenny Atkinson hints strongly he expects to return as Cavs coach

Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson sure sounded like a man who expects to be back. Whether he actually will be is another question entirely. The Cavs were embarrassed Monday night in a season-ending 130-93 home loss to the Knicks in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals, completing a stunning sweep in a series that frankly wasn’t very competitive.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 25

Jalen Brunson made Knicks history with ECF MVP win

Jalen Brunson makes Knicks history with Eastern Conference Finals MVP win

The New York Knicks successfully swept the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals in Game 4 on Monday, with a final score of 130-93, cementing Jalen Brunson and the team in NBA history.

Knicks player going through mental health episode after ‘upsetting experience’

Travis Kelce had classy reaction to Knicks' Game 3 win over Cavaliers

Cavaliers HC Kenny Atkinson has bizarre take on Eastern Conference Finals

The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz

Donovan Mitchell News / EssentiallySports / May 26

Donovan Mitchell’s Heated Huddle Moment Emerges as NBA Reporter Predicts Cavs HC’s Firing During Game 4 vs. Knicks

The atmosphere inside the Rocket Arena during Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals reached a boiling point at halftime. With the New York Knicks holding a commanding 68-49 lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers, Donovan Mitchell’s team was at a brink of a sweep.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / May 25

Changes Are Coming After Cavaliers’ Embarrassing Playoff Exit

With eight minutes remaining in Game 4, Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson emptied his bench. The Cavaliers conceded, accepting their fate, getting swept by the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / May 25

Cavs enter offseason facing major questions after East finals collapse

For the Cavaliers, the offseason has officially arrived. And with it comes a whole lot of questions. Fair or not, the first one will probably center on coach Kenny Atkinson and whether he’s back next season.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / Yardbarker / May 25

Knicks' team-oriented approach takes them to NBA Finals

For decades, the New York Knicks focused their efforts on attracting a superstar to play in the Big Apple. Now they're back in the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years, thanks to building a true team.

Jalen Brunson makes Knicks history with ECF MVP win

Charles Barkley slams Cavaliers for ‘quitting’ in Game 4 vs. Knicks

Everyone made the same joke after Knicks blitzed Cavs in Game 4

Winners, losers from Knicks-Cavs Game 4

Knicks' Mitchell Robinson going through mental health episode

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 26

Winners, losers from NBA playoffs: Knicks sweep Cavaliers

The New York Knicks delivered another blowout in a closeout game and turned Rocket Arena into Madison Square Garden Midwest with a 130-93 win. The Cleveland Cavaliers are going home after another ugly loss in front of their home fans, and the Knicks are headed to the Finals for the first time since 1999.

Knicks' team-oriented approach takes them to NBA Finals

Jalen Brunson makes Knicks history with Eastern Conference Finals MVP win

Everyone made the same joke after Knicks blitzed Cavaliers in Game 4

Kenny Atkinson hints strongly he expects to return as Cavs coach

The 'NBA Playoffs scoring leaders' quiz

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / May 25

Cavs Starting Strus Over Wade For Game 4; Schröder Out

The Cavaliers are making a change to their starting lineup ahead of Monday’s do-or-die Game 4 vs. New York, according to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com, who reports that Max Strus will replace Dean Wade at small forward.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Total Pro Sports / May 25

Stephen A. Smith Destroys Kenny Atkinson Over Cavaliers’ 'Analytical' Comments

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ playoff collapse talk is already loud, but the noise hit a new peak after a fiery media moment reported by ESPN’s “First Take” coverage featuring Stephen A.

Donovan Mitchell News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / May 25

NBA Champion Wants More From Donovan Mitchell, Better Effort From Cavs in Game 4

Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers have plenty of work to do and it can't be accomplished without increased effort across the board, starting with their superstar guard.

Jaylon Tyson News / Total Pro Sports / May 25

Jaylon Tyson Puts Entire League on Notice as Cavaliers Remain 0-3 Against Knicks

The Cleveland Cavaliers are one loss away from watching their season end. Though fans are far from impressed, given the current motivating factor inside the locker room.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Stadium Rant / May 25

How The Cleveland Cavaliers Season Ended In One Quarter

The Cleveland Cavaliers have found themselves on the brink of elimination, and many people are asking the same question: Where did it all go wrong? The situation Cleveland is in was avoidable to say the least, and they will be kicking themselves for the missed opportunity.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / May 24

Cavs Have Shown No Interest In Trading Mobley For Giannis

After losing Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals to New York on Saturday, the Cavaliers are one game away from being eliminated from the playoffs and having to answer some difficult questions about their roster, which was the NBA’s most expensive in 2025/26.