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Kenny Atkinson made Michael Jordan point for Donovan Mitchell, but he failed vs the Knicks

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson spoke about Donovan Mitchell before the start of the regular season. The Cleveland Cavaliers were the best team in the Eastern Conference last season after finishing the campaign with a 64-18 record.

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Cleveland Cavaliers: Evan Mobley is trusting the process

It’s a new season for the Cleveland Cavaliers. But does that mean we’ll be seeing a brand new Evan Mobley, too? Mobley came out guns blazing in his season opener.

Tyrese Proctor News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 23

Cleveland Cavaliers rookie Tyrese Proctor sounds off after promising NBA debut

The Cleveland Cavaliers are missing an awful lot of key contributors due to injury. And it showed in the team's season-opening loss to the New York Knicks, 119-111, from Madison Square Garden.

Damon Jones News / The SportsRush / October 23

When Gilbert Arenas Revealed Damon Jones’ Terrible Gambling Streak

Gambling has become a hot topic in the NBA, but it isn’t exactly a new development. Players have always gambled amongst each other in various card games.

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How many of the NBA players with multiple 2,000-point season since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in six minutes?

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The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history

Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 23

Former Cavaliers player and assistant coach arrested for illegal sports gambling

A former Cleveland Cavaliers player and assistant coach is one of six individuals who have been charged in an illegal poker operation involving NBA insiders.

Jarrett Allen News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 23

Jarrett Allen’s “bright lights” joke backfires after Cleveland's tough loss in MSG

The lights at Madison Square Garden were once again too bright for Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen. The Cavaliers lost their season opener to the New York Knicks on Wednesday 119-111.

Kenny Atkinson News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 23

Kenny Atkinson sounds off on why Cavaliers lost to Knicks in season opener

Finally, the 2025-2026 NBA season got underway with Cleveland Cavaliers fans excited to see their team that has massive expectations to win the NBA title entering their season-opener against the New York Knicks.

Evan Mobley News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 23

Top NBA insider drops lofty expectations for Evan Mobley this season

ESPN insider Brian Windhorst believes that the Cleveland Cavaliers standout Evan Mobley is ready to put the NBA on notice. Last season’s NBA Defensive Player of the Year and All-Star selection isn’t settling for just that, and it’s been well documented over the offseason.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hardwood Heroics / October 23

'I’m Pretty Close' – Cleveland Cavaliers Star Teases Imminent Return From Major Injury That Will Excite Fans

Darius Garland did not suit up in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ opening day road loss against the New York Knicks. However, the two-time NBA All-Star, who was in attendance in street clothes, told the media that he could be back on the court very soon.

Koby Altman News / Hoops Wire / October 23

Cavs’ Koby Altman knows second apron clock is ticking

Cavaliers president Koby Altman knows what’s coming. You can only hang around the NBA’s new second apron for so long before it eats your flexibility — and probably your roster.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / October 23

One game, one loss, plenty of promise for Cavs

Random dribbles following the Cavaliers’ 119-111 season-opening road loss to the Knicks on Wednesday. … 1. Boy oh boy, am I ever glad basketball is back.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / The SportsRush / October 23

Donovan Mitchell Has Learned to Tap Into His 'Michael Jordan Mode,' Says Kenny Atkinson

The Cleveland Cavaliers, on their road back to the top of the NBA, have relied heavily on Donovan Mitchell. He’s always been an All-Star level player but in 2025, he made All-NBA first team, which shows how far he’s come.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 23

Cavs bold predictions for 2025-26 NBA season

The Cleveland Cavaliers should only have one thing on their collective mind heading into the 2025-26 campaign — revenge. They were so good for the entirety of last year’s regular season, and yet they couldn’t get past the second round.

Donovan Mitchell News / Hoops Wire / October 22

Cavs hang tough in opener, fall late to Knicks despite Mitchell’s 31

Donovan Mitchell came out firing. Evan Mobley looked every bit the player the Cavaliers are relying on. Still, Cleveland walked out of Madison Square Garden with a loss — 119-111 to the Knicks on opening night.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 22

How the Cleveland Cavaliers lost to the New York Knicks in season opener

The Cleveland Cavaliers tipped off their season tonight in New York, taking on the Knicks in a matchup of two of the top teams in the Eastern Conference.

Jarrett Allen News / Bleacher Report / October 22

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Darius Garland News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 22

Cavs’ Darius Garland hints return from toe injury — ‘I’m pretty close’

As expected, the Cleveland Cavaliers started the season on Wednesday without Darius Garland, who is still recovering from his left toe surgery. The Cavaliers will have to hold down the fort without the shifty guard for a few more weeks, as the team is taking a cautious approach with him.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 22

Physical Knicks break losing streak to Cavaliers in opener

The Cleveland Cavaliers had an All-Star center, the reigning Defensive Player of the Year and a four-game winning streak over the New York Knicks, whose starting center was out with an injury. In the opener, it was the Knicks who dominated inside and got a 119-111 win.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / October 22

Cavs pick up third-year option on Jaylon Tyson

The Cavaliers are keeping Jaylon Tyson around for at least another year. Cleveland picked up Tyson’s third-year team option, the club announced Wednesday, locking in the 6-foot-6 wing for the 2026-27 season.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 22

1 secret to Cavs taking championship step despite injury problems

When you’re tossed into the deep end of the pool, you’ve got to learn how to swim. That’s been the common denominator of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ words leading up to their season opener against the New York Knicks on Wednesday night.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 22

Key changes to Cavaliers roster may hinder team's success

It may not sound like much, but the Cleveland Cavaliers will open their 2025-2026 campaign without three key players from the prior season, a season where

'They've seen you get punked': Carmelo Anthony critical of Cavaliers' weakness

Anthony cites Cavaliers' new addition as team's X-factor

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Darius Garland News / Athlon Sports / October 20