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Cavs’ Jarrett Allen on sore knee: ‘There’s pain there,’ but plans to play

Jarrett Allen expects to play in the Cavaliers’ season opener Thursday at Philadelphia, though he acknowledges his right knee won’t be entirely pain-free.

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Updated Cavaliers Starting Lineup vs. 76ers: Is Jarrett Allen Making the Lineup?

As we get closer to tipping off the first Cavs game of the season, there was a chance that Jarrett Allen may be missing from the opening game lineup, but he cleared the air at shoot around earlier today.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / October 22

Final Injury Report for Cavaliers-76ers: Will Jarrett Allen, Dean Wade Play?

The Cleveland Cavaliers are on the road Thursday night as they travel to take on the Philadelphia 76ers in an Eastern Conference showdown. Cleveland enters Thursday’s game looking to start their 2026-27 NBA season off with a victory as they try to compete at the top of the East once again behind their core led by Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 22

Counting Down the Cavs: Breaking Down 0 and 00 in Cavaliers History

Today is the day the Cleveland Cavaliers play basketball once again and to wrap up my countdown of jersey numbers, today is the history of 0 and 00. Which brings us back to 1991.

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The 'NBA 60-point scorers' quiz

Throughout NBA history, only 40 players have scored 60 or more points during an NBA regular-season game. How many of the 40 can you name in six minutes?

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Donovan Mitchell News / Fear The Sword / October 22

Donovan Mitchell wants to be in Cleveland ‘forever’

The Cleveland Cavaliers took a risk when they traded for Donovan Mitchell in 2022. They made a gamble that the assets they unloaded, which included multiple first-round picks that spanned seven years, would ultimately never be missed.

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Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.

Saliou Niang News / Hoops Wire / October 22

Cavs prospect Saliou Niang cleared to play at LSU

The Cavaliers will be able to follow Saliou Niang’s development much closer to home this season. Niang has received NCAA clearance to play for LSU, according to Sportando⁠, with Jonathan Givony of DraftExpress confirming the news through the player’s representatives, Sead Galijasevic and Andrea Grossi.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 22

The Cleveland Cavaliers Player I'm Watching Closest Against The Philadelphia 76ers

When the Cleveland Cavaliers tip-off against the Philadelphia 76ers this evening, it could mark the debut of several new additions as Mario Hezonja, Meleek Thomas, and even Ernest Udeh Jr could each see the floor.

WNBA News

Enes Kanter Freedom denied entry after refusing WNBA Finals suite

Angel Reese goes viral for postgame dance moves in WNBA Finals

Sophie Cunningham calls out Angel Reese for 'dangerous' play on eve of WNBA Finals

Olivia Miles leads six-player WNBA All-Rookie team

Evan Mobley News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 22

One Improvement I Need to See From the Cavaliers Against the 76ers in The Opener

The Cavaliers finished up their preseason games with a record of 1-2. Along the way, they ended up beating the Orlando Magic 119-105, losing to the Boston Celtics 124-113 and dropping the last game on October 13, 132-116 to the Orlando Magic.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 22

What Cavs' Meleek Thomas Can Learn From Yaxel Lendeborg After Controversial Debut

The Golden State Warriors opened their season extremely short-handed. They got pulverized by the new-look Lakers, ultimately losing by 22, but trailing by far more than that at the game’s peak.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 22

Three Critical Storylines I'm Focused on in Cavaliers vs 76ers

Well, well. We are down to zero sleeps. The Cavs finally game an official gameday, the season set to tip-off with the Philadelphia 76ers. And it’s with that in mind, that we’ll get right to the point.

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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.

Donovan Mitchell News / Hoops Wire / October 21

Donovan Mitchell wants to stay with Cavs ‘forever,’ see No. 45 in rafters

Donovan Mitchell isn’t picturing his next NBA stop. He’s picturing his jersey hanging above the Cavaliers’ court. “I don’t ever want to wear another uniform.

Donovan Mitchell News / Hoops Rumors / October 21

Cavs’ Mitchell: ‘I Don’t Ever Want To Wear Another Uniform’

When Donovan Mitchell was traded to Cleveland in 2022, there was widespread skepticism that he’d be eager to commit to the Cavaliers long-term. But Mitchell

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 21

Two Reasons Cavs Are Playing With A Little Extra Fuel On Opening Night

Opening night has finally arrived for the Cleveland Cavaliers. A long offseason of waiting has led to the day where they are slated to battle with the Philadelphia 76ers.

Mario Hezonja News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 21

Mario Hezonja is Latest In Long Line of Players Trying to Stick In Second NBA Tenure

Making the NBA is not an easy thing to do. For a long time, each team would have 12 active players. Consider 30 teams, 12 players, that’s 360 spots. With the expanded slots and two-ways of course, there is a bit more of a chance to get into the league.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 21

Counting Down the Cavs: Breaking Down the History of Number 1 in Cleveland

One more day. One more sleep until the team is back on the court against the 76ers. The number 1 jersey has been worn by 17 different athletes from 1979 to now with James Harden.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / October 21

Cavs rank dead last in NBA for ease of watching games

The Cavaliers have championship expectations, four former All-Stars in their starting lineup and a fan base eager to see whether this is finally the year they break through.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 21

Kenny Atkinson Reflects On The Importance of Jarrett Allen

The Cleveland Cavaliers are flawed in some ways but in many others, they feature a superb level of talent. And with so much talent, especially towards the top of the roster, it can be really easy to forget just how valuable several of the role players are if you aren’t seeing an immediate impact at the statistical level.

Peyton Watson News / Hoops Wire / October 21

Peyton Watson wants Cavs to adopt 'take no prisoners' mentality

The Cavaliers brought in Peyton Watson to strengthen their defense on the wing. He also intends to bring an attitude that spreads through the locker room.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 20

Counting Down the Cavs: Breaking Down the Number 2 in Cleveland's History

Although the official NBA season starts this afternoon, the Cavaliers still have two more days until they face the 76ers in their opener. The first time it was worn goes back to 1977 and Mo Howard who played just 9 games, but an interesting thing I learned from players wearing number 2, is that a few of them became coaches in the NBA.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 20

Cavs player who will shock world with breakout 2026-27 season

The Cleveland Cavaliers come into the 2026-27 season looking to firmly establish themselves as a contender in the Eastern Conference. After a couple of semifinal appearances, they finally reached the Eastern Conference Finals this past year.

Jaylon Tyson News / Hoops Rumors / October 20

Cavs Pick Up Jaylon Tyson’s Fourth-Year Option

The Cavaliers have officially exercised their fourth-year rookie scale team option on Jaylon Tyson’s contract, the team announced today in a press release.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / October 20

Cavs’ Nae’Qwan Tomlin (Back) Out At Least 3-4 Weeks

Nae’Qwan Tomlin’s 2026/27 debut will be delayed, according to the Cavaliers, who announced today that the forward has been diagnosed with a lower back stress reaction and will be reevaluated in approximately three or four weeks (Twitter link via Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com).

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Viral Sports News / October 19

Cavaliers Officially Release 4 Players Before NBA Season

The Cleveland Cavaliers completed a routine but important roster trim over the weekend by releasing four players who had been signed to Exhibit 10 contracts.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Yardbarker / October 19

Three Cleveland Cavaliers players who should be traded before Jarrett Allen

It's another new season in the NBA, which means there is a boundless number of fans already making trade scenarios that see the Cleveland Cavaliers trade away Allen.

Ben Simmons’ NBA comeback on pause after injury during Kings’ practice

Warriors could pay for Jimmy Butler trade stance that makes absolutely zero sense

Joel Embiid has interesting take on 76ers stars needing to sacrifice

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James Harden News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 15

Cavs’ James Harden reveals when he will consider shaving beard

There will be a point when Cleveland Cavaliers star James Harden finally decides to cut his iconic beard. However, the question is whether it will happen during the final years of his NBA career or when he goes into retirement.