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Cavs have received trade calls on rotational players

The Cavaliers have received trade inquiries on rotational players. They’re just not biting. According to Joe Vardon of The Athletic, Cleveland has declined at least two recent offers involving players in the rotation, signaling a continued preference for patience despite a disappointing start.

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Cavs All-Star guard Darius Garland planning injury breakthrough after nagging problems

Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star guard Darius Garland is getting back on track on the court, and a significant part of that has to do with the improvement of his toe injury.

Kenny Atkinson News / Hoops Wire / December 23

Latest on Kenny Atkinson, Cavs rumors

The Cavaliers aren’t happy with where they are. But they’re also not panicking. Despite an uneven start that has already produced nearly as many losses as last season, coach Kenny Atkinson is not on the hot seat, according to Joe Vardon of The Athletic.

Lonzo Ball News / Fear The Sword / December 23

The Cavs might have whiffed on Lonzo Ball

When the Cleveland Cavaliers decided to trade away Isaac Okoro for Lonzo Ball, it was viewed as the Cavaliers making a swing to solidify their bench minutes for the postseason.

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The 'NBA Christmas Day 40-point games' quiz

In NBA history, a player has scored 40 or more points on Christmas Day on 30 occasions. How many of those can you name in five minutes?

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Donovan Mitchell News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 23

Donovan Mitchell pleased with Cavs’ step forward, but ‘we didn’t crack any code’

The Cleveland Cavaliers got back in the win column on Monday night with a 139-132 victory over the Charlotte Hornets. It snapped a three-game losing streak and showed what this group is capable of, which was needed.

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Darius Garland News / Field Level Media / December 23

Cavs' Darius Garland rediscovering form ahead of Pelicans' visit

The past two games are too few to declare that Darius Garland is back to his All-Star form, but the Cleveland Cavaliers are optimistic that is the case.

Donovan Mitchell News / Hardwood Heroics / December 23

'Welcome Back Sick Man' – Cleveland Cavaliers’ Donovan Mitchell Picked Up Where He Left Off in Win Vs. Charlotte Hornets

Donovan Mitchell went back to work after missing one game due to illness, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 139-132 home victory against the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / December 23

Cavs finally find the range in much-needed win over Hornets

The Cavaliers finally remembered who they are. Or at least who they were not all that long ago. After stumbling through an ugly offensive stretch, Cleveland broke out in a big way Monday night, outgunning Charlotte 139–132 in a home game that felt far more necessary than comfortable.

Kenny Atkinson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 23

How De’Andre Hunter, Kenny Atkinson’s ‘mutual’ Cavs sixth-man role agreement can pay off

Cleveland Cavaliers forward De’Andre Hunter looked as confident as he was at the beginning of the season on Monday night, scoring 27 points on 9-of-13 from the field and literally bloodying his nose in his best game in some time.

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.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / December 22

Cleveland Cavaliers Notch a Big Win Over the Charlotte Hornets

It’s been a rough couple of weeks in Cleveland, but on Monday night at Rocket Arena, the Cleveland Cavaliers finally looked like themselves again. It wasn’t perfect, but man, did it feel good to watch the ball actually go in the hoop.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / December 22

Cavs’ offense comes alive in 139-132 victory

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers broke out of their offensive slump with a showing that was reminiscent of last regular season. The ball was zipping around the court, and they continually poured in back-breaking threes to defeat the Charlotte Hornets 139-132.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Last Word On Sports / December 22

Cavaliers Have Several Decisions To Make As NBA Trade Season Heats Up

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been one of the biggest disappointments in the NBA in the early going. The Cavaliers entered the season with high expectations, but they have gotten off to a surprisingly slow start. As a result, the Cavaliers have a lot of decisions to make between now and the trade deadline.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 22

Donovan Mitchell’s preferred Kenny Atkinson replacement revealed in new report

The Cleveland Cavaliers have failed to live up to expectations throughout the first few months of their season. The team entered 2025 with legitimate title aspirations.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 22

Cleveland Cavaliers can't catch a break in latest NBA power rankings

The Cleveland Cavaliers are a shell of who they were last season, barely keeping up with the 500 record. The team continues to be ravaged by injuries, but the players that are on the court aren't performing up to their standard either.

Dan Gilbert News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 22

Why Dan Gilbert will have a close eye on Cavaliers vs. Hornets matchup on Monday

Last season, the Cleveland Cavaliers struck fear into opponents when they played at Rocket Arena. How times have changed. As Christmas Day approaches, the Cavs face the Charlotte Hornets tonight (Monday), having lost three in a row and five of the last six.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / December 22

Cavs Rumors: Darius Garland, Jarrett Allen, De’Andre Hunter, Dean Wade

The Cavaliers are no longer living off last season’s glow. After a 64-win regular season, Cleveland sits at 15–14, seventh in the East and uncomfortably close to the play-in line.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 22

Brian Windhorst shares Cavaliers trade outlook from team sources

Amid a three-game skid and only one game over .500, the Cleveland Cavaliers are reportedly staying pat in trade talks, for now, as ESPN’s Brian Windhorst relayed.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 21

Cavaliers out to avenge loss to Hornets, rediscover home success

The Cleveland Cavaliers put fear into the hearts of most opponents that came into their arena last season. That isn't the case anymore. Cleveland has lost five of its last six home games, including a 119-111 overtime loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Dec.

Dan Gilbert News / Hoops Rumors / December 20

Owner Dan Gilbert ‘Very Unhappy’ With Cavaliers’ Play

Owner Dan Gilbert has been “very unhappy” with the Cavaliers‘ performance this season, particularly over the past few weeks as the team has dropped eight of its last 11 games, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com reported (Twitter video link) on the Wine and Gold Talk podcast (YouTube link).

J.B. Bickerstaff News / Yardbarker / December 18

Pistons' J.B. Bickerstaff getting last laugh on his old team

After he brought the team back to respectability, the Cleveland Cavaliers fired their old coach J.B. Bickerstaff in 2024. Since then, he's turned the Detroit Pistons around.

Ausar Thompson gets ejected after confronting referee John Goble

Jalen Brunson sinks game-winner to complete Knicks' 15-point comeback

Suns escape the Warriors despite more Dillon Brooks foolishness

Rockets' second-half collapse to lowly Pels leads to third loss in four games

Is Luka Doncic's latest claim a sign of change or an empty promise?

Minnesota Timberwolves will finally retire Kevin Garnett's jersey