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Before the season, the aspirations for NBA championship was high with all Cleveland Cavaliers fans after how close the team has been in recent years. The first 23 games of the season have been nothing but a massive disappointment as the team are in second place in the Central Division behind the hot Detroit Pistons.

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Cleveland Cavaliers grab much-needed win vs. Victor Wembanyama-less San Antonio Spurs

The Cleveland Cavaliers are winners once again after beating the San Antonio Spurs 130-116 on inside Rocket Arena. With their city edition threads and court on full display, the Cavs turned back the clock and played like the No.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 6

Cavs find right mix of experience, youth with five-man combo: ‘That’s a lot of energy right there’

Winning their first home game since Nov. 23, the Cleveland Cavaliers may have found their most balanced five-man combination in Friday’s 130-117 victory over the San Antonio Spurs.

Jaylon Tyson News / Fear The Sword / December 6

8 Takeaways from Cavs 130-117 win over Spurs: Jaylon Tyson is what Cavaliers ‘need’

The Cleveland Cavaliers picked up a much-needed win as they defeated the San Antonio Spurs 130-117 thanks to a momentum-changing third-quarter run. For maybe the first time all season, the Cavs played the level of basketball they made look routine last year.

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The 'NBA Assist Champions since 1976-77' quiz

How many of the players to win the NBA's assist title since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 season can you name in five minutes?

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NBA News / Field Level Media / December 5

Cavaliers use big 3rd quarter to overcome Spurs

Donovan Mitchell scored 28 points and Jaylon Tyson tallied 16 of his 24 points in the second half as the Cleveland Cavaliers used a big third-quarter run to beat the visiting San Antonio Spurs 130-117 on Friday night.

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Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 5

Aside from a mental test, Cavs must meet another demanding challenge

The Cleveland Cavaliers have a myriad of problems at 13-9 at the beginning of December, but aside from being short-handed and questions of mental makeup, there’s an elephant in the room that demands more urgency.

Evan Mobley News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 5

Evan Mobley latest Cleveland Cavaliers player plagued by injury bug

When things couldn’t get worse for the Cleveland Cavaliers, sadly, they have. With six players already out for tonight’s game against the San Antonio Spurs, there is a seventh who is now questionable.

Donovan Mitchell News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 5

Donovan Mitchell demanding more from the Cavaliers ahead of San Antonio clash

Donovan Mitchell is leading the war cry for the Cleveland Cavaliers, who do battle with the San Antonio Spurs tonight (Friday). From second in mid-November

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 5

San Antonio Spurs vs. Cleveland Cavaliers game Friday: Preview, Breakdown

The Cavaliers allowed 39 free throws in their loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday. This has become a recurring theme throughout the year for

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 5

Cavaliers ruled out six players ahead of Friday night matchup with Spurs

When the San Antonio Spurs roll into town tonight (Friday), the Cleveland Cavaliers will be short-handed – perhaps more so than ever. It comes at the worst

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / December 4

Cavs fined again for breaking league policy

The Cleveland Cavaliers haven’t had things go their way so far this season. The results haven’t been as expected, and they’ve had a difficult time staying healthy.

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The 'Receiving leaders by NFL team' quiz

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Larry Brown Sports / December 4

Cavaliers hit with repeat offender fine from NBA

The Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday were hit with a fine from the NBA for being repeat offenders of the Player Participation Policy. The Cavs rested a healthy Darius Garland for a nationally televised game against the Toronto Raptors on Nov.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 4

$Cleveland Cavaliers fined $250,000 by NBA for second infraction this season$

Cleveland Cavaliers fined $250,000 by NBA for second infraction this season

The NBA has been cracking down on player availability for the past few seasons. As a perception among casual sports fans centering around NBA players being soft and always trying miss action if they can, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has made efforts to keep their best players on the court.

Darius Garland News / Hoops Wire / December 4

Cavs fined second time for participation penalty after Darius Garland held out

The Cavaliers picked up their second player participation violation of the season on Thursday, which is not where you want to be just 23 games in. The league reviewed Cleveland’s decision to sit Darius Garland for a nationally televised game against the Raptors, one night after he played, and ruled that he should have been available.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 4

Cavaliers trade Evan Mobley for Giannis in latest Zach Lowe proposal

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been on the struggle bus as of late, dropping to 13-10 on Wednesday night with an inexplicable home loss to the lowly Portland Trail Blazers.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / December 4

NBA announces punishment for Cleveland Cavaliers

This is Cleveland’s second player-participation violation of the season.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / December 4

Blazers' Avdija continues All-Star season in win over Cavs

Blazers' Deni Avdija continues All-Star season in win over Cavaliers

Portland's forward had 27 points, eight rebounds and seven assists and shot 16-of-17 from the foul line.

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 3

Cavs flat again in loss to Blazers, as early-season funk deepens

Random dribbles following the Cavaliers’ ugly 122-110 home loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday. 1. Something’s off with the Cavaliers. 2. Coach Kenny Atkinson keeps mentioning spirit, and he’s not wrong.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 3

Three possible landing spots for Chris Paul after Clippers exit

At 40 years old, Paul is far from having a major impact on the basketball court, but that doesn't mean he can't be some kind of asset.

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Jaylon Tyson News / Field Level Media / December 3

Jaylon Tyson, Cavaliers ready to bring intesity vs. Blazers

Jaylon Tyson called out his Cavaliers teammates, then backed up his words with the best all-around performance of his professional career Monday in Cleveland's 135-119 road win over the Indiana Pacers.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / HITC / December 2

Donovan Mitchell achieves feat matched only by LeBron James and Stephen Curry

Donovan Mitchell has opened the season in outstanding form for the Cleveland Cavaliers, putting up numbers that are catching everyone’s attention. The Cleveland Cavaliers haven’t matched last season’s dominance, opening the campaign at 13–9, but Donovan Mitchell has been nothing short of spectacular.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 1

Donovan Mitchell scores 43 to lead Cavaliers past Pacers

Donovan Mitchell scored 43 points and Jaylon Tyson added a season-high 27 as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Indiana Pacers 135-119 on Monday in Indianapolis to end a three-game losing streak.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / December 1

Cavaliers players unhappy with effort after latest loss

Frustration is growing in Cleveland after the Cavaliers fell to 12-9 with Sunday night’s home loss to Boston, writes Ethan Sands of Cleveland.com (subscription required).

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 1

Jaylen Brown leads Celtics to another surprising win over Cavaliers

The Cleveland Cavaliers were supposed to rule the Eastern Conference this season, while the Boston Celtics had a decimated roster. After Jaylen Brown had a triple-double in a 117-115 Celtics victory, Boston is 2-0 against Cleveland and only a half-game back in the standings.

Cavs rally late, but can’t hide bigger issues in loss to Celtics

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / November 30

Cavaliers announce injury updates on trio of players

Cavaliers big man Larry Nance Jr. has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 right soleus (calf) strain and will miss about three-to-four weeks, the team announced on Sunday (via Twitter).