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Cleveland Cavaliers Look To Start Home-Stand Hot vs Detroit Pistons

The Cleveland Cavaliers will look to build another winning streak as they take on the Detroit Pistons tonight at 7:00 p.m. at Rocket Arena. The Cavs game tonight marks the start of a three-game home stand in which the Cavaliers will see the Pistons, Celtics, and 76ers.

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NBA Referees Made a Mistake in Cavaliers Game

The Cleveland Cavaliers want to pursue the best seed they can for the postseason as they currently rank fourth in the Eastern Conference with a 38-24 record.

James Harden News / Hoops Wire / March 2

Talkin’ Cavs on 92.3 The Fan: James Harden’s impact, playoff outlook

I joined Andy Baskin and Jeff Phelps on 92.3 The Fan to discuss the Cavaliers’ surge since adding James Harden, why the veteran guard has stabilized the offense and whether this group has legitimate NBA Finals upside.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / March 2

Donovan Mitchell steadied Cavs before bold James Harden move

The Cavaliers didn’t panic when the season wobbled. They looked inward. As ESPN’s Jamal Collier detailed, the Cavs leaned heavily on Donovan Mitchell’s leadership during an uneven stretch that included injuries, mounting losses and real questions about the roster’s ceiling.

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The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the players with at least 200-career 30-point games in NBA history can you name in six minutes?

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / March 2

Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson confident Nets’ rebuild ‘will break through’

Former Brooklyn Nets coach Kenny Atkinson knows what a rebuild looks like. He lived it. So after his Cavaliers edged Brooklyn, 106-102, on Sunday, Atkinson didn’t sound like someone doubting the direction of his former team — even as the Nets dropped their eighth straight.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / March 2

Cavs’ James Harden: ‘Just love to play basketball — even without the money’

James Harden played through a fractured right thumb Sunday. Then he explained why. The Cavaliers guard returned after a two-game absence and finished with 22 points on just nine shots, along with eight assists and nine rebounds is the win over the Nets.

Donovan Mitchell News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / March 2

Cleveland Cavaliers Proved They Can Survive Scares Without Donovan Mitchell

The Cleveland Cavaliers halted their losing streak at two games as they defeating the Brooklyn Nets 106-102 in a game that went down to the wire. With the win, the Cavaliers move to 38-24 on the season and currently sit three games behind the Boston Celtics and 1.5 games behind the third place New York Knicks.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 2

Cavs’ James Harden hopes retirement comes ‘later than sooner’

No one is immune to the effects of Father Time when it comes to professional sports. Every man slows down eventually, even those who seem to be immortal (like the great LeBron James).

James Harden News / Hoops Wire / March 1

Cavs’ James Harden on broken thumb: ‘If I can dribble, I can play’

James Harden never seriously considered surgery. The Cavaliers star guard fractured his right thumb against the Knicks last week but returned Sunday to score 22 points with eight assists and nine rebounds in the road win over the Nets.

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The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

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NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / March 1

Where to Watch the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Brooklyn Nets Game Tonight: Time, Streaming, Breakdown

Last time out, the Cavaliers decided to give rest to James Harden and Donovan Mitchell, who are hurt and still recovering from injuries. In Detroit, something stood out in the loss.

Lonzo Ball News / Sneakers on SI / March 1

The NBA's 10 Best Basketball Shoes of February

March Madness is here, and even the NBA players are ready for the exciting month in hoops. Throughout February, several of the league's superstars debuted player-exclusive college colorways of their signature sneakers.

Lonzo Ball News / HITC / February 28

NBA insider claims Lonzo Ball’s injury issues might have ended his NBA career

Growing concern surrounding Lonzo Ball’s medical outlook has intensified doubts about his NBA future. Lonzo Ball began the campaign with the Cleveland Cavaliers, appearing in 35 games before being traded to the Utah Jazz.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / February 27

Cleveland Cavaliers Injury News Worsens at Undesirable Point in Season

It’s a bad week to be a finger in Cleveland. Just days after the Cavaliers announced that point guard James Harden fractured his thumb, it was reported Friday morning that another Cavs guard acquired earlier in the month, Keon Ellis, has fractured a finger of his own.

Donovan Mitchell News / Hoops Rumors / February 26

Donovan Mitchell (Groin) To Miss Second Straight Game Friday

Star guard Donovan Mitchell, who was out for Wednesday’s loss in Milwaukee, will miss his second straight game on Friday when the Cavaliers play at Detroit, tweets Jamal Collier of ESPN.