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Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Draft Big Board: Top Targets and Dream Trade Scenarios
When a team is picking 29th in the NBA Draft in most scenarios, they may be drafting for potential or taking the best player available, but the Cleveland Cavaliers should be looking to fill some needs they have at the wing or find a pure backup center to Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley.
NBA News / Fear The Sword / June 4
Rich Paul says that Darius Garland ‘wanted to get out’ of Cleveland well before deadline trade 
The Cleveland Cavaliers traded away Darius Garland at the deadline this past season, but apparently, this move was in the works as far back as 2024. That season, Garland broke his jaw and had a tough time finding a rhythm next to Donovan Mitchell.
Mike Gansey News / Hoops Wire / June 4
Sixers officially name former Cavs GM Mike Gansey president of basketball operations
The Mike Gansey era in Philadelphia is officially underway. The 76ers announced Thursday that the former Cavaliers executive has been hired as the franchise’s new president of basketball operations, making official a move that was first reported last week.
The 'Last 30-point NBA Finals game' quiz
How many of the most recent players to score at least 30 points in an NBA Finals game for each franchise can you name in five minutes?NOTE: The Charlotte Hornets, Los Angeles Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies, Minnesota Timberwolves, New Orleans Pelicans, have never made the NBA Finals, while no Kings player scored 30 in their lone appearance (1951).
Perfect Offseason Blueprint for the Cleveland Cavaliers Roster
The Cleveland Cavaliers will enter the 2026-27 season chasing the New York Knicks as the class of the Eastern Conference. After the season, Cavs owner Dan Gilbert hinted on X that changes could be on the horizon this summer.
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.
Cleveland Cavaliers Get No. 29 Pick in NBA Draft: What it Means and Why it Matters
The Cleveland Cavaliers have the No. 29 overall selection in the 2026 NBA Draft. The Cavs will have one of the final selections in the first round of the 2026 class after their Eastern Conference Finals berth for the first time since 1992 without LeBron James.
Mike Gansey News / Field Level Media / June 4
76ers name Cavaliers GM Mike Gansey as head of basketball ops
The Philadelphia 76ers continued their front-office rebuild by naming Mike Gansey the president of basketball operations on Thursday. Gansey, 43, comes to Philadelphia after 15 seasons with the Cleveland Cavaliers organization.
Tyrese Proctor News / Hoops Wire / June 3
Cavs’ Tyrese Proctor to represent Australia in FIBA World Cup qualifiers
The Cavaliers may be in offseason mode, but Tyrese Proctor‘s summer is just getting started. The rookie guard has been named to Australia’s national team
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / June 3
Why Cavs’ No. 29 pick matters more than you may think
The Cavaliers enter the 2026 NBA Draft in a familiar position. They’re picking near the end of the first round after another successful season. But unlike rebuilding teams with multiple first-round selections and a stockpile of future assets, Cleveland doesn’t have much room for error.
All Future Cleveland Cavaliers Draft Picks in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
As we move closer to the 2026 NBA Draft, the Cleveland Cavaliers will begin to put together their roster structure for the 2026-2027 season. As the Cavaliers weigh their options with the 29th selection in this year's draft, the future draft capital of the Cavs is pretty thin.
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.
Three Prospects the Cleveland Cavaliers Should Select at No. 29 Overall
The Cleveland Cavaliers will now look towards the 2026 NBA Draft in trying to retool their team that made it to the Eastern Conference finals this season, ultimately falling to the New York Knicks in four games.
NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / June 3
Darius Garland and Lonzo Ball Claim They Were Missing Pieces to Cavs' Playoff Run
Two former Cleveland Cavaliers players have taken shots at the franchise after their old team was eliminated in the Eastern Conference Finals. Darius Garland was part of the trade that sent him to the Los Angeles Clippers, with James Harden coming to Cleveland.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fadeaway World / June 3
Lonzo Ball, Darius Garland Throw Shade At Cavaliers After Embarrassing Eastern Conference Finals Exit
Lonzo Ball recently invited Darius Garland on his podcast ‘Ball in the Family’ with his brother, LiAngelo Ball, where they reviewed the Cavaliers’ postseason performance after having traded away both of them in February this season.
Lonzo Ball News / Hoops Wire / June 3
Lonzo Ball offers blunt assessment of Cavs’ trade deadline
The Cavaliers reached the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since 2018. That doesn’t mean everyone believes they made the right moves along the way.
Donovan Mitchell News / Hoops Wire / June 2
Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell on future: ‘I love it here’
Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell has heard the rumors. Again. And again. And again. Now, Mitchell is addressing them himself. In his latest Andscape diary following the Cavs’ season-ending loss to the Knicks in the Eastern Conference finals, Mitchell made it clear he has no desire to leave Cleveland despite continued speculation about his future.
4 Priority Cleveland Cavaliers Trade Targets Nobody is Talking About
While everybody chases big names like Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron James as trade targets for the Cleveland Cavaliers this offseason, there will be more opportunities for the team to make deals.
Cleveland Cavaliers Mock Draft: Cavs Add Frontcourt Depth
It’s mock draft season in Cleveland. And, at least for this month, that sentence doesn’t refer to the Cleveland Browns. Instead, it’s the crosstown Cleveland Cavaliers who have their fans eyeing June’s NBA Draft for even a glimmer of hope after the Wine and Gold were swept by the Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals late last month.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / The Lead / June 2
Cleveland Cavaliers 2026 NBA Draft Preview
Even with their painful sweep in the Eastern Conference Finals, the Cleveland Cavaliers lived up to the expectations. The Cavs were a team many thought was a top dog in the East heading into this season, and through some rocky stretches and a blockbuster trade, the playoff results were there nonetheless.
Mike Gansey News / EasySportz / June 2
Gansey Blindsides Cavs to Join 76ers Front Office
Mike Gansey walked away from the Cleveland Cavaliers’ front office — not with a press release, but with a quiet, multiyear deal to become the new president of basketball operations for the Philadelphia 76ers.
Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Larry Brown Sports / June 1
Cavaliers would be reluctant to trade 1 player for Giannis Antetokounmpo
The Cleveland Cavaliers have been linked to a possible Giannis Antetokounmpo trade since they were swept in the Eastern Conference Finals, but that might not be a realistic proposal after all.
James Harden News / AirJordanChronicles / June 1
James Harden Opens Up About Criticism While Praising Allen Iverson’s Legacy
Being a James Harden fan must be tough, with public criticism after almost every postseason. After the 2026 playoffs, an older clip of the 11-time NBA All-Star sharing his woes with Hall of Famer Allen Iverson is making the rounds.
James Harden News / Larry Brown Sports / May 30
James Harden’s expected offseason outcome is revealed
James Harden’s future is taking shape after a very mixed bag of a postseason. The Cleveland Cavaliers star Harden is expected to opt out of his contract this offseason and to negotiate a longer contract with the team, Bobby Marks of ESPN reported this week.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 30
76ers tap Cavaliers GM to lead front office
The Daryl Morey era in Philadelphia is over. The Mike Gansey era is ready to begin.
Donovan Mitchell News / Hoops Rumors / May 29
Cavaliers GM Hopes To Reach Extension With Donovan Mitchell
Cavaliers general manager Koby Altman confirmed at Friday’s end-of-season press conference that reaching an extension with Donovan Mitchell will be a priority, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com writes in a subscriber-only piece.
Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Yardbarker / May 29
One contender has already shut the door on Giannis Antetokounmpo
The Cleveland Cavaliers flamed out of the playoffs, once again raising doubts about their ability to win with this core. Rumors of a re-ignited interest in trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo flooded social media almost right away.
James Harden News / Yardbarker / May 28
Another playoff flop further complicates James Harden's legacy
James Harden and the Cleveland Cavaliers were swept by the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals, with Harden once again failing to carry his stellar regular-season play into the postseason.
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