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The Cavaliers are no longer living off last season’s glow. After a 64-win regular season, Cleveland sits at 15–14, seventh in the East and uncomfortably close to the play-in line.

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NBA source: Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson ‘hasn’t shown he can take a contender over the top’

Kenny Atkinson is the reigning NBA Coach of the Year and there’s no doubt it was well-deserved. But this is a What Have You Done For Me Lately job and when it comes to that … well, let’s just say things haven’t been smooth for Atkinson and the Cavaliers.

Darius Garland News / Hoops Wire / December 22

Cavs’ Darius Garland viewed as safest option for teams seeking point guard upgrade

With the Cavaliers struggling at the start, the trade winds are a-blowin’. The list of names in those winds is fairly long, and yes, All-Star point guard Darius Garland is among them.

Dean Wade News / Hoops Wire / December 22

Cavs’ Dean Wade cited as player to monitor ahead of NBA trade deadline

One member of the Cavaliers to keep a close eye on ahead of the February 5 trade deadline? None other than forward Dean Wade, according to Grant Afseth of Dallas Hoops Journal.

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The 'NBA Christmas Day 40-point games' quiz

In NBA history, a player has scored 40 or more points on Christmas Day on 30 occasions. How many of those can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

The 'Most 40-point games in NBA history' quiz

The 'NBA playoff point-per-game leaders' quiz

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 22

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Charlotte Hornets game Monday: Preview, Breakdown

One loss away before the Cavs front office ends up likely making a big move. Two days off for the team as they return tonight to play the Hornets again.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Kenny Atkinson News / Fear The Sword / December 22

Firing Kenny Atkinson wouldn’t solve any of the Cavs’ actual issues

Seemingly everything that could go wrong for the Cleveland Cavaliers this season has. The Cavs can’t stay healthy, can’t make open shots, and aren’t playing hard.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / December 22

3 Things to watch for in Cavs vs Hornets

The Cleveland Cavaliers are as desperate as they ever have been for a win. This team really needs something to feel good about. Let’s check three things to watch for tonight.

Kenny Atkinson News / Hoops Wire / December 22

Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson safe despite speculation

There are at least some quiet rumbles making the rounds about coach Kenny Atkinson and his job security with the Cavaliers. Nothing loud. Nothing imminent.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / December 21

Multiple Cavaliers could return from injury for matchup against Hornets

The Cleveland Cavaliers may be getting some much-needed reinforcements for Monday’s game against the Charlotte Hornets. Superstar Donovan Mitchell could be returning to the lineup after missing Friday’s loss to the Chicago Bulls with an illness.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 21

Cavaliers out to avenge loss to Hornets, rediscover home success

The Cleveland Cavaliers put fear into the hearts of most opponents that came into their arena last season. That isn't the case anymore. Cleveland has lost five of its last six home games, including a 119-111 overtime loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Dec.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 21

Why the Cleveland Cavaliers need to be wary of underrated opponent this week

The start of the Cleveland Cavaliers' 2025-26 campaign has been one to forget. Through the season's first 28 games, the team has won just 15 games and has faced countless injuries and issues.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / December 21

Cavs’ struggles have league watching, phones ringing

At this point, the Cavaliers don’t look like a team that’s merely waiting on answers. They look like a team still searching for the right questions. Cleveland entered the season as one of the favorites in the East.

Dan Gilbert News / Hoops Wire / December 20

Dan Gilbert irritated with Cavs’ floundering start, becoming more hands-on

Team owner Dan Gilbert is not pleased with what he’s seeing from the Cavaliers. Very much not pleased. According to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com, speaking

Dan Gilbert News / Hoops Rumors / December 20

Owner Dan Gilbert ‘Very Unhappy’ With Cavaliers’ Play

Owner Dan Gilbert has been “very unhappy” with the Cavaliers‘ performance this season, particularly over the past few weeks as the team has dropped eight of its last 11 games, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com reported (Twitter video link) on the Wine and Gold Talk podcast (YouTube link).

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The '2004-05 NFL passing leaders' quiz

The 'Most multi-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL's active TD-catch leaders' quiz

The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 20

Three takeaways from Cleveland Cavaliers latest loss to Chicago Bulls

Stop us if you have heard this before, but the Cleveland Cavaliers lost a game that they should have won. The latest example was Friday night’s letdown against the Chicago Bulls, the same team that had beaten the Cavaliers on Wednesday.

Donovan Mitchell News / Athlon Sports / December 20

Troubling Donovan Mitchell Development Emerges After Cavs Send Him Home

Donovan Mitchell was nowhere to be found on Friday as the Cleveland Cavaliers suffered a 136-125 loss to the Chicago Bulls. With their star player out of action, the Cavs struggled to keep up with the Bulls, resulting in another home loss for Cleveland.

Darius Garland News / Total Apex Sports / December 20

Garland’s 35 Not Enough as Depleted Cavaliers Fade Late Against Bulls

You can only ask so much of a roster before the seams start to split. On a Friday night at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, the Cleveland Cavaliers found that breaking point.

Matas Buzelis News / thePeachBasket / December 20

Bulls Dominate Cavaliers 136-125 in Cleveland: Vučević and Buzelis Shine

In an electrifying showdown at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, the Chicago Bulls triumphed over the Cleveland Cavaliers with a final score of 136-125. The victory marks a significant boost for the Bulls, who improve their season record to 12-15, while the Cavaliers now sit at 15-14 following the hard-fought contest.

Kenny Atkinson News / NBA Analysis Network / December 19

Brian Windhorst calls out Kenny Atkinson and Cleveland Cavaliers amid their struggles

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been one of the most disappointing teams this season. After winning 64 games last season, the Cleveland Cavaliers were considered to be a heavy favorite to come out of the Eastern Conference this season.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 19

Bill Simmons floats Darius Garland trade to fix Cavaliers second apron crisis

The 2025 Cleveland Cavaliers have a winning record this year, but have looked inconsistent. They have talent, but they are stuck with their roster at the moment due to how much money is owed to their best players.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 18

Pistons' J.B. Bickerstaff getting last laugh on his old team

After he brought the team back to respectability, the Cleveland Cavaliers fired their old coach J.B. Bickerstaff in 2024. Since then, he's turned the Detroit Pistons around.

Ausar Thompson gets ejected after confronting referee John Goble

Jalen Brunson sinks game-winner to complete Knicks' 15-point comeback

Suns escape the Warriors despite more Dillon Brooks foolishness

Rockets' second-half collapse to lowly Pels leads to third loss in four games

Is Luka Doncic's latest claim a sign of change or an empty promise?

Minnesota Timberwolves will finally retire Kevin Garnett's jersey

Donovan Mitchell News / Athlon Sports / December 18

Cavaliers Announce Concerning Donovan Mitchell News on Thursday

Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers are coming off back-to-back losses. They suffered a 119-111 overtime defeat against Charlotte Hornets on Sunday, followed by a 127-111 loss at the hands of the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / The Hockey Writers / December 18

Cleveland Monsters Will Host the 2027 AHL All-Star Classic

The 2026 AHL All-Star Classic is set to take place at the BMO Center in Rockford on Feb 10 and 11 while the NHL is on their Olympic break. We now know where the 2027 AHL All-Star Classic will take place.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 18

Donovan Mitchell, Jarrett Allen urge Cavs to ‘stick with it’ amid testing rut

If the Cleveland Cavaliers are going to wake up from the nightmare they’re in right now, it will take a team effort. After the wine and gold’s latest 127-111 loss on the road to the Chicago Bulls, Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen are electing to uplift rather than scold while this group tries to find a way out of a near-season-long funk.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 17