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Zach Weiss of Cavaliers on SI identified increased three-point volume as Evan Mobley’s next major offensive step. The numbers support the premise. Mobley attempted 3.2 three-pointers per game in each of the past two seasons, although his accuracy fell from 37 percent in 2024-25 to 29 percent last year.

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The Cavs Should Utilize This Skill Set of Sam Merrill More

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ acquisition of Peyton Watson solved the team’s need for athleticism in a major way. His presence on the court should immediately be felt and will likely be put to great use beside that of James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen within a stacked starting five.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 16

Every Game Cavs Fans Can Watch Without DAZN This Season

This year the Cleveland Cavaliers partnered with DAZN to broadcast the Cavaliers non nationally televised games this season, but the announcement has come with mixed reviews.

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The 'Most points in a game by NBA team' quiz

How many of the players to score the most points in one game for each NBA team in the 2025-26 season can you name in five minutes?

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Donovan Mitchell News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 16

The Cavs' Best and Worst Road Arenas During the Donovan Mitchell Era

The 2026-27 season will be Donovan Mitchell’s fifth in Cleveland, which means this is their fifth straight year of legitimate preseason expectations to make noise in the playoffs.

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 16

This Cavaliers Newcomer Could Make a Massive Impact in His First Season in Cleveland

There are a few new Cavaliers this year, all of who are expected to make an impact in a different way. From the rookies to the vets, the front office took a major swing to try and improve upon the final results of last season.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 16

3 Cavaliers Who Are Playing For Their Jobs This Season

While the 2026-27 season represents a new beginning of sorts for multiple members of this Cleveland Cavaliers roster, it also represents possibly the last chance for some to establish themselves as quality rotational contributors.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fadeaway World / September 15

Peyton Watson’s Role Revealed: Cavaliers Believe He Can Be Their Version Of OG Anunoby

The Cleveland Cavaliers may not have landed LeBron James this summer, but they still made some notable improvements that will no doubt help their championship aspirations.

Donovan Mitchell News / Hoops Wire / September 15

Donovan Mitchell’s $273 million Cavs extension called ‘a bit ominous’

The Cavaliers wanted Donovan Mitchell in Cleveland for the long haul. The bill for making that happen is what has ESPN’s Ben Golliver raising an eyebrow.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 15

3 X-Factors For the Cavaliers in the 2026-27 Season

X-factors make all the difference in success. When a team is trying to figure out what will get them the victory, they are the ones who will ultimately have the final say on how the result may go down.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 15

Cleveland Cavaliers Announce New Over-the-Air Game Coverage in DAZN Partnership

Earlier this month, the Cavs announced a deal with DAZN to exclusively broadcast the teams games for the foreseeable future. With that, came an announcement about potentially having free games within this deal for fans to watch Donovan Mitchell and crew play basketball.

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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.

Jaylon Tyson News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 15

Why Jaylon Tyson Is Poised To Breakout in 2026 For The Cavaliers

Though the 2025-26 season often felt like a roller coaster for Cleveland, one thing that felt like a constant was the opportunity for multiple players to make their presences known.

Peyton Watson News / Hoops Wire / September 15

NBA.com: Peyton Watson could help Cavs take next step

The Cavaliers didn’t exactly overhaul the roster this offseason. They may not have needed to. After winning 52 games and reaching the Eastern Conference finals, Cleveland mostly kept its core together while adding Peyton Watson, Mario Hezonja, Khalifa Diop and rookie guard Meleek Thomas.

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Cam Whitmore News / Hoops Rumors / September 15

Cam Whitmore On Nuggets’ Radar

The Nuggets have emerged as a possible suitor to watch for free agent forward Cam Whitmore, reports Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Substack link). The 20th

Donovan Mitchell News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 14

Why Donovan Mitchell Is Entering a Pivotal Season for the Cavaliers

Donovan Mitchell has fully embraced Cleveland since being acquired four years ago. He has helped the team reach the playoffs every season, and led them to their first non-LeBron ECF appearance since 1992 just last year.

Kenny Atkinson News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 14

Three Things That Will Ensure Kenny Atkinson Keeps His Job

Kenny Atkinson’s job with the Cavaliers is the second head-coaching job of his NBA career. After a run with the Nets that ended after four years in 2020, he spent a year with the Clippers before three impressive seasons on the staff of Steve Kerr’s Warriors. Since coming to Cleveland, Atkinson has done plenty of winning.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / September 14

Cavs have three candidates for backup point guard job

For once, the Cavaliers don’t need training camp to determine their starting lineup. The more interesting competition will take place behind it. Craig Porter Jr., rookie Meleek Thomas and second-year guard Tyrese Proctor enter camp as the primary candidates for Cleveland’s backup point guard minutes, as Mack Perry of NBA on SI examined.

Peyton Watson News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 14

Cavaliers Biggest Roster Battle Won't Be for a Starting Spot

The Cavaliers’ acquisition of Peyton Watson has essentially shut down any conversation or chatter surrounding who Cleveland’s 5th starter will be. That means that for the time being, the starting five is as locked in as it’s been in quite some time.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 14

James Harden Gives Cavaliers Something They Haven’t Had in Years

The decision by the Cavs to acquire James Harden at last year’s trade deadline was not just a rental. They completed their contract agreement with the 11X All-Star a few weeks ago, confirming that the vet would be on board for at least another three years.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA Draft on SI / September 13

This Second-Round Pick is Among Most Intriguing Rookies in NBA Preseason

The Cleveland Cavaliers were among the NBA's final four teams standing in 2025-26. After being swept by the eventual champions, New York, in the Western Conference Finals, though, Cleveland needed to add a few more pieces to its roster heading into the 2026-27 campaign.

Evan Mobley News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 12

The Next Step Cavs Will Want in Evan Mobley’s Development

Like so many other players on this Cavaliers roster, It feels as if Evan Mobley is entering a pivotal season. Which seems odd to say about the all-star caliber big man.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 11

This Cavs Two-Way Player Has the Highest Upside

In addition to the players on standard deals, teams have been able to use two-way contracts for nearly the last decade to add younger players. With a limited number of games to be played over the course of a campaign, they can serve as injury replacements, or even as reliable fill-in starters.

James Harden News / Hoops Rumors / September 9