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Cleveland Cavaliers Offseason Primer: Free Agents, Draft Capital, Salary Cap Space, Trades
The Cleveland Cavaliers made it to the Conference Finals for the first time without LeBron James since 1992. Then they were swept by the New York Knicks.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Field Level Media / May 26
Reports: Cavs expected to retain Kenny Atkinson; James Harden wants to return
Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson will be back on the sideline in Cleveland next season, according to multiple reports. Atkinson and the Cavs were swept by the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference finals, which began with Cleveland blowing a 22-point lead in the fourth quarter of Game 1 and wrapped Monday night with a 130-93 loss.
Donovan Mitchell News / Fear The Sword / May 26
Donovan Mitchell discusses possible contract extension with Cavs: ‘I love it here’ 
CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell has cemented himself as one of the best players in Cleveland Cavaliers’ franchise history in just four seasons. He’s been an All-Star each year and earned a spot on an All-NBA team three times.
The '3 3-pointer, 3-block Playoff games' quiz
How many of the 37 players with multiple three three-pointer, three block NBA Playoff games can you name in five minutes?
Cleveland Cavaliers News / The Forkball / May 26
Mitchell, Harden Remain Committed for Cavaliers Future Plans
The Cleveland Cavaliers’ season ended in disappointing fashion Monday night, but franchise stars continued to emphasize stability and belief in the current core despite a four-game Eastern Conference finals exit against the New York Knicks.
Cavaliers Around the Web
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 News / Total Pro Sports / May 26
Cavaliers May Turn to Former All-Star Point Guard for Next Head Coaching Hire
It would be an understatement to say that the Cleveland Cavaliers are heading into one of the most important offseasons in franchise history. They have far more crucial tasks to take care of, and now an unexpected coaching rumor is beginning to gain momentum.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 27
ESPN insider reveals major roadblock preventing LeBron James from returning to Cavaliers
LeBron James is on the way to being an unrestricted free agent for the first time since 2018.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / May 26
Cavs could tweak coaching staff while keeping Kenny Atkinson, Koby Altman
The Cavaliers are not expected to make sweeping changes after their disappointing Eastern Conference finals exit. According to Joe Vardon of The Athletic, Cleveland plans to retain coach Kenny Atkinson after the Knicks completed a four-game sweep Monday night.
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.
James Harden News / The Spun / May 26
Cavs Doubling Down On James Harden After Eastern Conference Finals Loss
The Cleveland Cavaliers might not be out of the James Harden business just yet. Unfortunately for the Cavaliers, their 2025-26 season ended on Monday night with a 130-93 loss to the New York Knicks in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Max Strus News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 26
3 best Max Strus trade destinations if Cavs look to shake things up after ECF sweep
The Cleveland Cavaliers were just eliminated from the playoffs. Even worse, they were swept in the Eastern Conference Finals. With such a disappointing finish will come whispers of offseason change.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 26
Cavaliers make decision on coach Kenny Atkinson’s future
The Cleveland Cavaliers wasted little time in deciding on the future of head coach Kenny Atkinson after their loss to the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals.
Kenny Atkinson News / Hoops Wire / May 26
Kenny Atkinson expected to return as Cavs coach next season
The Cavaliers are sticking with coach Kenny Atkinson. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Atkinson will return for a third season in Cleveland despite the team’s disappointing Eastern Conference finals sweep at the hands of the Knicks.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / May 26
Cavaliers To Retain Head Coach Kenny Atkinson
Kenny Atkinson will remain in his role as the Cavaliers‘ head coach entering the 2026/27 season, reports Joe Vardon of The Athletic. After the Cavs were
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Total Pro Sports / May 26
Why Cleveland May Have a Harder Time Landing a Superstar Than Expected
The Cleveland Cavaliers pushed all their chips to the center of the table the moment they traded for James Harden. Teams do not move a 26-year-old All-Star to acquire a 36-year-old veteran unless the expectation is immediate championship contention.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / May 26
Cavs Notes: Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Kenny Atkinson
The Cavaliers’ season may have ended with a brutal Eastern Conference finals sweep, but neither Donovan Mitchell nor James Harden sounded like stars preparing to head elsewhere.
Donovan Mitchell News / Trade Talk Sports / May 26
Could ECF Sweep Mark the End of Donovan Mitchell in Cleveland?
Donovan Mitchell took the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in the post-LeBron James era, yet in the end, it won’t feel all that rewarding after being swept by the New York Knicks.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / May 26
Mitchell, Harden Express Desire To Remain With Cavs
The Cavaliers‘ season ended in disappointing fashion on Monday night, as the team couldn’t muster enough resistance to prevent the Knicks from completing a dominant four-game sweep.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 26
Knicks' team-oriented approach takes them to NBA Finals
For decades, the New York Knicks focused their efforts on attracting a superstar to play in the Big Apple. Now they're back in the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years, thanks to building a true team.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / May 25
Cavs Starting Strus Over Wade For Game 4; Schröder Out
The Cavaliers are making a change to their starting lineup ahead of Monday’s do-or-die Game 4 vs. New York, according to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com, who reports that Max Strus will replace Dean Wade at small forward.
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