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When Do These Former Cavs Visit Cleveland This Season?

LeBron James (Philadelphia 76ers) Friday, Nov. 6 - 7:30pm (NBA Cup) Monday, Mar. 1 - 7pm The greatest player to ever wear a Cavaliers jersey is back in the Eastern Conference for the first time since 2017-18.

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3 Cavs on hottest trade candidate seats entering 2026-27 NBA training camp

The Cleveland Cavaliers enter training camp with a dramatically reshaped roster and unmistakable championship pressure. Donovan Mitchell received a four-year maximum extension, James Harden returned on a three-year deal and Cleveland sacrificed an unprotected 2031 first-round pick to acquire Peyton Watson.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 21

Counting Down the Cavs: The Stories Behind Cleveland’s No. 31–99 Jerseys

We are down to 31 days until the Cleveland Cavaliers tip off their regular season against the Philadelphia 76ers. I am counting down the days to tip-off starting today with the higher jerseys and their importance in team history.

Peyton Watson News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 21

Peyton Watson Could Change the Cavaliers' Entire Identity

If you were to take a vote of what excites fans the most about the upcoming season, one name would likely be towards the top of that ballot, Peyton Watson.

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The 'Most 200 3-pointer NBA seasons' quiz

In NBA history, 38 players have made 200 or more three-point field goals in more than one season. How many can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 3's-per-game in NBA history' quiz

The 'NBA minutes-per-game leaders' quiz

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 21

This is the Cavaliers’ Biggest Threat in First 10 Games of 2026-27

The Cleveland Cavaliers has a very unique start this year. Thevery first game is going to be against LeBron James on his new team. They actually face them twice.

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 21

Why the Cavaliers Need This Big Man To Have a Strong Season

The Cleveland Cavaliers upgraded their wing depth in a major way with the acquisition of Peyton Watson. And after coming off a breakout season in 2025-26, excitement for his inclusion into the starting five is not only palpable but also justified.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 21

Predicting Where the Cavaliers Will Finish in the Eastern Conference Standings

The toughest thing to do sometimes is make predictions. Writers are doing it every day. Analysts are doing it over the course of the broadcast, both with their keys to the game and then identifying what they believe coaches are saying to players in the huddle.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 21

Cavaliers Should Make This Key Player a Priority for a Contract Extension

The good news in Cleveland is that, unlike with most teams, the entire starting five is locked up. No, really. For at least the next three years, all five players are secured with deals and paydays. Might this be an issue down the line?

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 20

The Cavs Have a New Blueprint - And It Starts On Defense

The Cleveland Cavaliers have always been one of the more dangerous teams on the offensive side of the ball during the Donovan Mitchell era. In fact, they’ve finished top 10 in offensive rating in 3 out of his 4 seasons with the wine and gold, including a number one finish in 2024-25 at 121.7 (top 5 in NBA history).

Evan Mobley News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 19

Cleveland Is Betting Big on a Cavaliers Star Ready for a Breakout

Cleveland had the opportunity this offseason to trade away Evan Mobley. He was in multiple trade rumors for some major stars who were aging but still looking for a championship.

Ricky Rubio News / Hoops Wire / September 19

Patrick Beverley says guarding Ricky Rubio helped him reach NBA

Patrick Beverley’s path to the NBA included Ukraine, a $1.4 million gamble and one especially important defensive assignment. That would be none other than Ricky Rubio.

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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.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 18

Nuggets may have found a cheap answer to a bigger problem they created

After a bit of a dry spell for the most part this summer, the Denver Nuggets brought in another reinforcement into the fold in the form of Cam Whitmore.

Nuggets take calculated gamble on former first-round pick

The 'Most 11-assist NBA Playoff games' quiz

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 18

One Cavaliers Star Holds the Key to Unlocking Cleveland's Next Level

The Cavaliers are heading into a 2026-27 campaign that could very well represent the last chance for a number on the team to leave their mark. In many ways, it could be the final ride for the current core, at least as presently constructed.

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The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz

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The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

The 'Active 150-yard NFL rushers' quiz

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 18

Cavs Biggest Strength Could Become Their Biggest Advantage in 2026-27

After finishing the 2025-26 season with a record of 52-30, the Cleveland Cavaliers are gearing up for another successful year. Cleveland lost to the New York Knicks in the playoffs, and after a few offseason moves, the Cavaliers are trying to win it all.

Peyton Watson News / Hoops Wire / September 18

Peyton Watson could be Cavs’ biggest X-factor

The Cavaliers know what they have in Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen. Peyton Watson is the mystery. Mack Perry of Cavaliers On SI made the case that Watson could become Cleveland’s biggest X-factor this season.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 18

Nuggets take calculated gamble on former first-round pick

Cam Whitmore has never lived up to the hype of being one of the top basketball prospects in the world. Now he's joining a team almost designed to help him thrive.

Draymond Green calls out Danilo Gallinari for ‘disgusting’ Kawhi Leonard comments

Jazz lock up Keyonte George with well-deserved contract extension

LSU men's basketball players remain in eligibility limbo

The 'NBA yearly assist leaders' quiz

NBA News / Hoops Wire / September 18

Nuggets signing Cam Whitmore to two-way contract

The Nuggets had an available two-way spot and an interest in Cam Whitmore. Now they have Cam Whitmore. Denver is signing the former first-round pick to a two-way contract, Shams Charania of ESPN reported.

Cam Whitmore News / Hoops Rumors / September 18

Nuggets To Sign Cam Whitmore To Two-Way Contract

Free agent forward Cam Whitmore has reached a contract agreement with the Nuggets and will sign a two-way deal with the team, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 18

Cavaliers' Path to an Elite Offense Starts With These Key Pieces

Cleveland has an offense that already feels overpowered in a sense, but come the Eastern Conference Finals, they were shut down. Going into the 2026-27 season a few players have some expanded roles and new guys are coming in and helping out on both sides of the ball.