Cleveland Cavaliers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / December 25

Cavs Notes: Sam Merrill, Jarrett Allen, Donovan Mitchell

Back in the starting lineup for just the second time since returning from a jammed finger, Sam Merrill immediately made his presence felt in the Cavaliers’ win over the Pelicans, as Ethan Sands of Cleveland.com details.

Donovan Mitchell News / Hoops Wire / December 24

Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell: ‘We’re at that crossroad’

The Cavaliers entered the season believing the Eastern Conference was there for the taking. They had just finished with the league’s best record a year ago, swept the Heat in the first round of the 2025 playoffs, and looked poised to make a deeper run behind Donovan Mitchell.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 24

Cavaliers superstar mentioned as target in blockbuster trade rumors

In a year where the Cleveland Cavaliers expected to be contenders, it hasn’t been pretty. The team sits at just 17-14, and hasn’t been able to field a constantly healthy squad all season long.

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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 / Hoops Wire / December 24

Cavs receiving trade calls on Donovan Mitchell

The Cavaliers are winning again. And the phone is still ringing. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, rival teams have made calls to see whether star guard Donovan Mitchell might be available on the trade market.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / December 24

Donovan Mitchell, Sam Merrill drive Cavs by Pelicans

The Cavaliers are slowly finding their footing again. Donovan Mitchell scored 27 points, Sam Merrill poured in 22, and the Cavs blew past the Pelicans, 141–118, on Tuesday night at Rocket Arena.

NBA News / Fear The Sword / December 23

Cavs beat Pelicans 141-118 behind another hot shooting night

The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the New Orleans Pelicans 141-118. Donovan Mitchell led the way with 27 points while the team finished with another efficient shooting night.

Donovan Mitchell News / Larry Brown Sports / December 23

Donovan Mitchell drops scathing assessment amid Cavs' struggles

The Cleveland Cavaliers have lost eight of their last 12 games entering a Tuesday night showdown against the New Orleans Pelicans at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.

NBA News / Fear The Sword / December 23

Injury Update: Cavs All-Star is available to play versus Pelicans

The Cleveland Cavaliers have listed Darius Garland as available for tonight’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Garland had previously been questionable with a quad contusion.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 23

Cleveland Cavaliers reportedly rejected numerous trades for depth players

While the Cleveland Cavaliers are struggling to get their feet underneath themselves, front offices around the league have been inquiring about the availability of some of the team's rotational pieces.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / December 23

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.

Darius Garland News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 23

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.

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.

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 / 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.

Darius Garland News / The SportsRush / December 22

Cavaliers’ Rocky Start Brings Back Past Guard Troubles With Darius Garland Rumor

It hasn’t been a great start to the 2025-26 NBA season for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Despite being one of the favorites to win the East, their performance has been far from that of a juggernaut in the conference.

NBA 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.

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Minnesota Timberwolves will finally retire Kevin Garnett's jersey

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 17