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NBA News / Fear The Sword / December 31
13 stats to explain Cavs 129-113 win over Suns 
The Cleveland Cavaliers picked up their second-straight victory against a Western Conference playoff team as they defeated the Phoenix Suns 129-113. The stats in the table below are from Cleaning the Glass.
Evan Mobley News / Fear The Sword / December 31
Player Grades: Cavs vs Suns – Evan Mobley anchors the defense
The Cleveland Cavaliers ended 2025 with a win over the Phoenix Suns. We have some optimism going into the New Year. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player.
The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Field Level Media / December 31
Cavaliers snap Suns' 4-game win streak behind Donovan Mitchell's 34
Donovan Mitchell collected 34 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, and Darius Garland scored 19 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the visiting Phoenix Suns 129-113 on Wednesday afternoon.
The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history
Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.
Kenny Atkinson News / Fear The Sword / December 31
Former Cavs assistant praises Kenny Atkinson: ‘He’s the hardest working dude I know’
There’s a long history between Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson and his former assistant, now the head coach of the Phoenix Suns, Jordan Ott.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / December 31
Kenny Atkinson clarrifies that Cavs guard Sam Merrill isn’t Michael Jordan
I’m not sure many people have compared Cleveland Cavaliers’ guard Sam Merrill to Michael Jordan. Head coach Kenny Atkinson didn’t do so, but he felt the need to clarify that Merrill isn’t Jordan after the effusive praise he threw Merrill’s way when asked about his impact before the team’s matchup with the Phoenix Suns on New Year’s Eve.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / December 31
Cavs near full health, but trade questions loom entering New Year
The Cavaliers didn’t overhaul much after winning 64 games last season. They largely ran it back, trusted internal growth, and accepted the financial consequences that came with continuity.
NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 31
Cleveland Cavaliers look to build momentum against scorching Phoenix Suns
The Cleveland Cavaliers return home tonight (Wednesday) feeling far better about themselves but will be tested immediately by a Phoenix Suns team playing some of its best basketball of the season.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 30
Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson reveals reason for Lonzo Ball’s DNP-CD vs. Spurs
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Lonzo Ball did not play in Monday night’s impressive bounce-back win over the San Antonio Spurs, sparking questions about his status in the team’s rotation.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / December 30
Cavs get disappointing results in first batch of NBA All-Star voting
The Cleveland Cavaliers were on the verge of having four All-Stars last season. Now? They are only on track for one. The first batch of fan votes has been released, and Donovan Mitchell is the only Cavalier who is even close to being voted into the game.
Kenny Atkinson News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 30
Kenny Atkinson points out one big reason the Cavaliers beat the Spurs
Cleveland Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson noticed a big difference in his side’s convincing 113-101 victory over the San Antonio Spurs After losing to Houston in the previous matchup, the Cavs made it clear this time that they were ready to respond.
NBA News / Field Level Media / December 29
Cavaliers shoot past Spurs thanks to 4th-quarter outburst
Jarrett Allen amassed 27 points and 10 rebounds and helped key a decisive fourth-quarter run as the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers emerged with a 113-101 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Monday.
Darius Garland News / Fear The Sword / December 29
Winners and Losers: Cavs at Spurs – Darius Garland runs the show
The Cleveland Cavaliers picked up a huge win on the road against the San Antonio Spurs. Let’s see who won and lost the night. The Cavs have missed their point guard.
Max Strus News / Hoops Wire / December 29
Cavs still don’t have timetable for Max Strus return
Max Strus is progressing. Just not on a set clock. The Cavaliers wing underwent surgery in late August to repair a Jones fracture in his left foot and has yet to practice, according to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 29
Cavaliers could be in for a turnaround after win over Spurs
The Cleveland Cavaliers notched their signature win of the 2025-26 season so far on Monday by going on the road and defeating the San Antonio Spurs, 113-101.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / December 29
Still No Timeline For Max Strus To Make Season Debut
Cavaliers wing Max Strus underwent surgery in late August to repair a Jones fracture in his left foot. While he has been able to do some individual on-court
Donovan Mitchell News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 29
Why Donovan Mitchell will be the Cavs’ only NBA All-Star this season
Cleveland Cavaliers six-time All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell received a lot of love in the first fan returns of 2026 NBA All-Star voting. In the league’s official announcement on Monday afternoon, Mitchell is listed as the fifth-highest vote-getter in the Eastern Conference with 851,155 votes.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / December 29
Cavs have not held ‘credible’ trade talks involving Darius Garland, Jarrett Allen
When a season starts to wobble, the noise always follows. Trade rumors pick up, rival teams start sniffing around, and big names inevitably find their way into conversations.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 28
Jaylen Brown ties longstanding Larry Bird record with Celtics
The Boston Celtics dropped a tough 114-108 decision to the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday, but you can not blame Jaylen Brown for that result. Brown finished with 37 points and recorded his ninth consecutive 30-point game.
Kenny Atkinson News / Fadeaway World / December 28
Kenny Atkinson Calls Out Cavaliers Players Following Blowout Loss To Rockets
The Cleveland Cavaliers dropped to 17-16 in this 2025-26 NBA season following a 117-100 loss to the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on Saturday. The Rockets were without Alperen Sengun here, but still led by as many as 31 points, and Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson called out his players in his postgame press conference.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fadeaway World / December 27
John Wall Thinks Mitchell And Garland Aren’t Getting Along; Claims Cavs Are Too Soft With Allen And Mobley
The Cleveland Cavaliers came into this 2025-26 season as one of the favorites to win the Eastern Conference, but have fallen well short of expectations so far.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 27
Knicks' Tyler Kolek is the second coming of 'Linsanity'
Jeremy Lin has been flattened by time into a highlight reel and the "Linsanity" catchphrase, but the myth omits the context that made it happen. Jeremy Lin didn't emerge in a vacuum.
Evan Mobley News / Field Level Media / December 25
Reports: Cavaliers F Evan Mobley to return vs. Knicks
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley will return from a two-week injury absence on Thursday afternoon against the New York Knicks, multiple media outlets reported.
Darius Garland News / Hoops Rumors / December 22
Kings Reportedly Among Teams Monitoring Darius Garland
The Cavaliers have reportedly shut down trade inquiries on Darius Garland to this point, but that doesn’t mean rival teams aren’t monitoring his situation in case that stance changes.
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