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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / November 5
Cavs list multiple key players on injury report versus the 76ers 
The Cleveland Cavaliers are dealing with various setbacks, as roughly half of their usual rotation is on the injury report for their game against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / November 5
Cavs list Jarrett Allen, Tyrese Proctor as questionable for Sixers
The Cavaliers could have Jarrett Allen and Tyrese Proctor available Friday after both left Wednesday’s loss to the Thunder with injuries. Whether either will play is still unsettled.
The '1,500-point, 150-block seasons' quiz
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?
James Harden News / Hoops Wire / November 5
Cavs need James Harden’s steady hand to show up more consistently
The Cavaliers don’t need James Harden to turn back the clock and lead the NBA in scoring. They need him to help settle games before things get away from them.
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.
Sam Merrill News / Hoops Wire / November 5
Sam Merrill: Cavs need better habits, and better starts
Sam Merrill knows the Cavaliers will keep fighting when they’re down. The next step is giving themselves less to fight their way out of. After Wednesday’s 124-116 road loss to the Thunder, Merrill pointed to the consistency the Cavs keep discussing and have yet to establish.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 5
An Updated Look at Cavs Two-Way Contract Room Following Thursday's Transactions
Two days in a row, we have seen movement from the Cleveland Cavaliers. They agreed to terms with Norchad Omier on a two-way deal after he decided not to join the Minnesota Timberwolves' G League affiliate.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 5
3 Players That Stand To Gain Most From Cavs Recent Injury Woes
Injuries have knocked four Cleveland Cavaliers players out of the lineup in the span of just one week. And just 14 days since they played their first game of 2026-27, six players on the team are currently not available.
Mario Hezonja News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 5
3 Things We’ve Learned About Mario Hezonja Through First Eight Games with Cleveland
Eight games into his NBA return, and it is very safe to say that Mario Hezonja will be here to stay this time around. It didn’t work out so well the first time, but coming back as a EuroLeague MVP and more opportunities on the floor will certainly make the difference.
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.
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 / Hoops Wire / November 5
Cavs to waive Riley Minix, clearing spot for Norchad Omier
The Cavaliers have made the roster decision needed to bring Norchad Omier aboard. The Cavs plan to waive two-way forward Riley Minix, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 5
2 Cavaliers Who Could Become Trade Candidates If The Season Takes a Wrong Turn
The Cleveland Cavaliers haven’t had the smoothest start to the new season. After last year's Eastern Conference Finals run, the Cavs are in a high-pressure season, needing to perform.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 5
This Backup Big Man Is Suddenly Crucial To Cavs Success
Having been writing about injuries for a week now, unfortunately it’s hit closer to come. As if it wasn’t bad enough that the Cleveland Cavaliers were down two wing players, two additional guys went down during the loss to the Thunder on Thursday.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 5
Three Takeaways from the Cleveland Cavaliers 124-116 Loss to the Thunder
An absolutely horrendous two showings against the Oklahoma City Thunder this week. The score is going to look close for those who missed the game, but for the people who watched it, they know the truth.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 5
3 Cavaliers Who Could Be the X-Factors in Cleveland's Push for an NBA Championship
It hasn't been the start Cleveland Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson wanted, although given his poker face, you wouldn’t know it. But it isn’t how you start; it’s how you finish, and as we saw last season, when the Cavs went on a disastrous run that saw them drop from third in the East to seventh before Christmas, they turned it around.
James Harden News / Hoops Wire / November 5
James Harden says Cavs have to ‘start figuring it out soon’
The Cavaliers keep finding things to build on after losses. James Harden would like to see them put those things together before another game gets away.
Kenny Atkinson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 5
Kenny Atkinson calls out major issue that hurt Cavs vs. Thunder
After the Cleveland Cavs surrendered a second consecutive loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, head coach Kenny Atkinson addressed his team’s underlying issue: turnovers.
James Harden News / Fear The Sword / November 5
Diving deeper into Cavs 124-116 loss to Thunder: Cavaliers are too reliant on James Harden
A sloppy start cost the Cleveland Cavaliers in their 124-116 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. They’ve now dropped five straight games to OKC. 42 points, 8 assists, 4 rebounds It was another day in the office for the reigning back-to-back MVP.
NBA News / Yardbarker / November 4
Sweet 16,000: LeBron James adds to his legend with latest career achievement
Even though Philadelphia doesn't rely on him to carry the scoring load, James continues to make history.
Jarrett Allen News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 4
Cavs’ Jarrett Allen exits Thunder clash with knee injury
The Cleveland Cavaliers have come out of the gates flat in their Wednesday night contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder on the road. They fell behind by 16 points at the halftime intermission, which is quite disappointing considering that they’ve held Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to a rough shooting night thus far.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Larry Brown Sports / November 4
James Harden appears to have an in-game argument with coach Kenny Atkinson
The vibes are not looking great in Cleveland right now. Cavaliers star James Harden was at the center of a seemingly unsavory incident during Wednesday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 4
Updated Starting Lineup: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
The Cavaliers travel to Oklahoma City to face the Thunder for their second and final meeting of the regular season. After Monday’s 117-112 loss at home, Cleveland could really use a victory in OKC to give themselves momentum heading into a crazy weekend.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / November 4
Final Injury Report for Cavaliers-Thunder: Will Peyton Watson, Alex Caruso Play?
The Cleveland Cavaliers are on the road Wednesday night as they travel to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in an interconference showdown. Cleveland enters Wednesday’s game with a 4-3 record after losing at home to Oklahoma City Monday night.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Field Level Media / October 31
Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen lead Cavaliers to first road win at Bucks
Evan Mobley scored a season-high 27 points and Jarrett Allen had 25 points and 11 rebounds as the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers rolled to a 136-111 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night.
AJ Dybantsa News / Yardbarker / October 29
Evan Mobley, Cavaliers spoil AJ Dybantsa's debut
AJ Dybantsa didn't take long to adjust to the NBA in his first game. However, he and the young Washington Wizards still need to learn how to close games.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 28
Wizards rookie AJ Dybantsa shows a lot of promise in NBA debut
There are some real expectations for the Washington Wizards this season, and some serious excitement that has not existed for the better part of the past decade.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 27
Peyton Watson saves Cavaliers with clutch block against Timberwolves
A big reason the Cleveland Cavaliers gave up two players and two picks to get Peyton Watson this summer was the extra length and defense he could provide at small forward. Monday, that length saved the game for Cleveland in regulation.
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