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Why this Cavs player must join James Harden, Donovan Mitchell in starting lineup

As the Cleveland Cavaliers’ season begins to wind down, there are curiosities about who will join James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen in the Cavs’ starting lineup when the playoffs come around.

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How Cavaliers Postseason Success Could Depend on Jarrett Allen's Availability

The NBA season is beginning to wind down. Tanking teams are tanking, and teams in contention are battling for seeding. While the division may seem to be already lost, the Cavaliers can still have home-court advantage in the first round if they can protect their number four seeding.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / March 24

Final Injury Report for Magic-Cavaliers: Will Jarrett Allen, Jalen Suggs Play?

The Cleveland Cavaliers are at home on Tuesday night as they host the Orlando Magic in an Eastern Conference showdown. Cleveland enters Tuesday’s game with a 44-27 record after defeating the New Orleans Pelicans on the road on Saturday night.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / March 24

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Orlando Magic Game Tuesday: Preview, Breakdown

The Cleveland Cavaliers have strung together multiple wins in a row. Their recent three game road trip was going to be a tough one without Jarrett Allen with the team but Evan Mobley came through in his absence.

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The 'Most 5-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

How many of the players to make at least five three-pointers in at least 60 NBA games can you name in six minutes?

The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

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The 'NBA yearly three-point leaders' quiz

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / March 24

Why the Cleveland Cavaliers Can’t Worry About Seeding Before NBA Playoffs

The Cleveland Cavaliers enter play Tuesday with a solid 44-27 record this season. More notably, the team sits at No. 4 overall in the Eastern Conference with 11 games to play.

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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.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / March 24

Three Role Players That Could Become Postseason Heroes for the Cleveland Cavaliers

The Cleveland Cavaliers are currently stuck in the middle of a battle for seeding in the Eastern Conference. The Cavaliers sit in fourth place with a 44-27

Kenny Atkinson News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / March 23

Kenny Atkinson Can't Remove These Three Players From Cavs Playoff Lineup

The NBA postseason is just around the corner and head coach Kenny Atkinson has already stated the Cleveland Cavaliers rotation is going to have to adjust.

Evan Mobley News / Hoops Wire / March 23

Cavs’ Evan Mobley trending in right direction even as questions linger

This isn’t so much concern as it is conversation. When it comes to Cavaliers big man Evan Mobley, it’s a conversation that seems to follow him a little more than most.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / March 23

For this Cavs lifer, The Shot still haunts nearly 40 years later

Yeah, I remember where I was. I remember exactly what I threw at the television, too. And it’s been nearly 37 years since Michael Jordan forever changed the course of two NBA franchises.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / March 23

Cavs Notes: Donovan Mitchell, Jaylon Tyson, Kenny Atkinson

Donovan Mitchell returned to the lineup Saturday after missing one game with an eye bruise, finishing with 27 points on 23 shots in the Cavaliers’ five-point road win over the Pelicans.

Donovan Mitchell News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / March 22

What Donovan Mitchell Said After the Cavaliers’ Narrow Win Over Pelicans

It wasn't a pretty night, but the Cleveland Cavaliers got the job done. On Saturday, March 21, the Cavaliers, led by a late-game surge, defeated the New Orleans Pelicans, 111–106.

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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 / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / March 22

How Cavaliers Took Down Pelicans to Win Third Straight Game

The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 111-106 last night to make it three wins in a row as the Cavs finished their three-game road trip undefeated, with wins over the Bucks, Bulls, and Pelicans.

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The 'Receiving-record by NFL team' quiz

The 'Most 5-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

The 'NCAA basketball tournament mascots' quiz

The 'Oldest 30-point game by NBA team' quiz

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / March 22

Cavs show late composure, and that’s a decent sign

The Cavaliers needed to finish one. They did. After spending much of the night trying to catch up, the Cavs delivered late, closing out a 111-106 road win over the New Orleans Pelicans behind their backcourt.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 21

Donovan Mitchell, Cavs end Pelicans' 7-game home win streak

Donovan Mitchell scored 27 points, James Harden went for 20 points, 10 assists and six rebounds, and the Cleveland Cavaliers used a fourth-quarter rally to snap the New Orleans Pelicans' seven-game home winning streak 111-106 on Saturday.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / March 21

Three Things the Cleveland Cavaliers Should Look to Accomplish Before NBA Playoffs

Sitting at 43-27 and fourth in the Eastern Conference, the Cleveland Cavaliers are in a decent position for the playoffs. Being in fourth would currently have them avoiding the New York Knicks or the Boston Celtics until the Eastern Conference Finals.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Athlon Sports / March 21

Final Injury Report for Cavaliers-Pelicans: Will Donovan Mitchell, Jarrett Allen Play?

The Cleveland Cavaliers are on the road on Saturday night as they travel to take on the New Orleans Pelicans in an interconference matchup. Cleveland enters Saturday’s game with a 43-27 record after defeating the Chicago Bulls on the road on Thursday night.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 19

James Harden scores 36 as Cavs hang on against Bulls

James Harden knocked down seven 3-pointers on his way to 36 points, Evan Mobley added 26 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers held off a furious second-half rally to beat the host Chicago Bulls 115-10 on Thursday.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 19

Cavaliers finding 'synergy' ahead of clash vs. spiraling Bulls

Looking to make headway in the Eastern Conference playoff race, the Cleveland Cavaliers will play the second of three straight road games when they visit the Chicago Bulls on Thursday.

Evan Mobley News / Scoop B / March 19

Three Stripes in the Land: Evan Mobley on the Adidas Movement, Modeling His Game After KD & the Cavs’ Late-Season Push

The modern NBA big man is no longer confined to the paint and instead must possess the fluidity to defend the perimeter while anchoring the interior.

Jarrett Allen News / Hoops Rumors / March 16

Cavs’ Jarrett Allen (Knee) Out At Least Three More Games

Starting center Jarrett Allen continues to deal with tendonitis in his right knee and will miss Cleveland’s upcoming three-game road trip, which begins on Tuesday in Milwaukee, the Cavaliers announced in a press release (Twitter link).

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 12

Desmond Bane carries Magic offense to fifth straight win

After a slow start to the season, the Orlando Magic have had the NBA's best defense over the last five weeks. With Desmond Bane carrying the offense, the Magic have been tough to beat.

Desmond Bane does banned celebration after hitting clutch shot for Magic

Desmond Bane powers Magic past Cavaliers

Cavs do plenty right, just not as much as Magic

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / March 11

Max Strus Nearing Season Debut For Cavaliers

Veteran wing Max Strus was assigned to the Cavaliers‘ G League affiliate to practice on Wednesday and is expected to remain with the Charge for another practice on Thursday and “possibly” a light workout on Friday morning, reports Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com.