Cleveland Cavaliers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

James Harden News / Hoops Wire / November 8

Cavs needed more from James Harden, supporting cast against Knicks

Donovan Mitchell scored 37 points against the Knicks. James Harden and Evan Mobley combined for 19. That’s a difficult way for the Cavs to beat the defending champions, particularly when they’re already short on available bodies.

Donovan Mitchell News / Fear The Sword / November 8

Player Grades: Cavs vs Knicks – Donovan Mitchell drops 37 points in loss

The Cleveland Cavaliers fell 109-97 to the New York Knicks on the second night of a back-to-back. Grades are based on our usual expectations for each player.

Kenny Atkinson News / Fear The Sword / November 7

Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson clarifies his infamous quote vs Knicks: ‘they dominated us’

Kenny Atkinson found himself trending for all the wrong reasons during the Cleveland Cavaliers matchup with the New York Knicks in last year’s Eastern Conference Finals.

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How many of the NBA players to score at least 1,500 points while also rejecting at least 150 shots in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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Sam Merrill News / Fear The Sword / November 7

Cavs have ‘level of concern’ for Sam Merrill’s injury

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers will be without the services of sharpshooter Sam Merrill in their matchup against the defending champion New York Knicks on Saturday evening.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / November 7

Cavs bring back Riley Minix on two-way deal, waive Tristan Enaruna

Riley Minix’s time away from the Cavs didn’t last long. The Cavs announced they have re-signed Minix to a two-way contract, waiving forward Tristan Enaruna to make room.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / November 7

Cavaliers Bring Back Riley Minix On Two-Way Deal, Waive Tristan Enaruna

The Cavaliers have re-signed Riley Minix, who was waived from his two-way slot on Thursday to create room for the addition of Norchad Omier, the team announced in a press release.

WNBA News

Valkyries win WNBA title behind Gabby Williams' dazzling Game 7 performance

Game 7 trending as most expensive WNBA Finals ticket ever

Angel Reese manifests Dream's Game 6 WNBA Finals win after gutsy prediction

Dream sell out Game 6 of WNBA Finals despite scheduling issue

Donovan Mitchell News / Hoops Wire / November 7

Donovan Mitchell gives Cavs what they need, even when shot won’t cooperate

Donovan Mitchell doesn’t have to shoot the Cavs to every victory. Some nights, getting everyone else involved will do just fine. Friday offered a pretty good example.

LeBron James News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 7

Cleveland Brutally Showed That They Have Moved On From LeBron James and Here’s Why

The stage was set for a dramatic homecoming. After a summer when Cleveland Cavaliers fans hoped their favourite son, LeBron James, would return to where it all started, he would come back draped in Philadelphia 76ers colors instead.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 7

Should NBA Cup Success be a Major Focus for the Cavaliers this Season?

The Cavaliers played their first NBA Cup game of the year on Friday, Nov. 6, against the Philadelphia 76ers, and just like every other season, the question is whether or not the Cavs should care about the tournament.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 7

Breaking Down MVP and LVP Performances from Impressive Cavs Win Against Sixers

There was a lot to take in from the Cleveland Cavaliers' battle with the Philadelphia 76ers. Most important might have been the fact that the second-half lead was cut to two, and yet the team wound up winning by 24 points.

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LeBron James News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 7

The Numbers Behind LeBron’s Worst-Ever Game Against Cleveland

LeBron James made 13 trips back to Cleveland during his time in Miami and Los Angeles. On Friday night, he made his first as a 76er, and despite the warm

Dean Wade News / Fear The Sword / November 7

Cavs forward Dean Wade expected to be back in Cleveland this season

The Cleveland Cavaliers, like a few other teams, found themselves completely preoccupied this summer with courting LeBron James. In the process, they were unwilling or unable to give Dean Wade a financial commitment.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / November 7

Cavs finally give a big lead the protection it deserves

The Cavaliers have already demonstrated they can build a lead. What happens afterward has been considerably less dependable. Friday offered a better answer.

NBA News / Fear The Sword / November 7

Diving deeper into Cavs blowout win over 76ers: Cleveland plays their most complete game of season

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers avenged their opening-night collapse by thoroughly outplaying the Philadelphia 76ers for 48 minutes, leading to a 119-95 victory.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 6

These 2 Offseason Additions Made a Massive Impact in Cavs’ Win in NBA Cup Matchup

Mario Hezonja and Meleek Thomas gave the Cleveland Cavaliers timely offense and valuable possessions Friday, helping power a 119-95 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in NBA Cup play.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Field Level Media / November 6

Cavaliers grab early lead, then pull away after Sixers' rally

Donovan Mitchell had 23 points, seven rebounds and eight assists, and Evan Mobley scored 22 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers pulled away for a 119-95 win over the visiting Philadelphia 76ers in an NBA Cup game Friday night.

NBA News / Yardbarker / November 6

LeBron James has one of the worst games of his career vs. Cavs

Unhappy homecoming: LeBron James has one of the worst games of his career vs. Cavaliers in Cleveland as 76ers go down

LeBron James made his first return visit to Cleveland on Friday night as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers, and it did not go well for him or the team.

76ers-Cavs game had the most embarrassing sequence of the season

Jamal Shead's career-high 16 assists help Raptors maul struggling Bucks

Jayson Tatum nets 34 as Celtics thrash anemic Hornets

Brandon Miller exits Friday's game with groin soreness

Luka Doncic defends female referee after fan throws basketball at her

Knicks backup guards could be down bad after disrespecting Taylor Swift

Evan Mobley News / Fadeaway World / November 7

Evan Mobley Emerges As Cavaliers’ Most Valuable Potential Trade Asset In Worst-Case Scenario

After coming up short in the ECF this year, the Cleveland Cavaliers made some interesting strides toward improving their roster in the offseason. While their core still comprises Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, and Evan Mobley, the acquisition of Peyton Watson seemed promising.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / EssentiallySports / November 6

'He’ll Get a Coach Fired': Kendrick Perkins Sends Warning After James Harden’s Heated Midgame Exchange With Cavs Coach

The last thing a player would want is a strained relationship with his coach right after signing an extension. While things haven’t gone that far for James Harden, a coach and his star player appearing to turn up against each other in the middle of one is harder to ignore.

Riley Minix News / Hoops Rumors / November 5

Cavaliers To Waive Riley Minix

The Cavaliers intend to waive Riley Minix from his two-way contract, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). The move will open up a roster spot for forward Norchad Omier, who reportedly agreed to join Cleveland on a two-way deal after opting not to move forward on a tentative two-way agreement with the Timberwolves.

NBA News / Yardbarker / November 4