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3 Cavaliers Who Could Solidify Their Spot in the Rotation in Final Preseason Game

The Cavaliers will play their final preseason game on Oct. 13 against the Orlando Magic, and while this game may not mean a lot to people, it could mean a lot for a few Cavaliers who are still fighting for a spot in the regular season rotation.

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Evan Mobley Expected To Emulate Kevin Garnett With Unique Offensive Approach This Season

After making a deep run in the playoffs last season, the Cleveland Cavaliers will be eager to push further and secure a place in the NBA Finals this time around.

Kenny Atkinson News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 12

Kenny Atkinson, Cavs Have Plan for Evan Mobley to be Used Like Hall-of-Famer

It’s no secret that the Cavs think the world of Evan Mobley. The big man has played five years with the organization and doesn’t seem to be going anywhere anytime soon.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 12

Why Cavs Preseason Should Have Fans Excited for the Cleveland Charge Roster

The Cleveland Charge have been a competitive team in the G-League for years. Of course it peaked when some of their top guys, part of the Cavs 2023 Summer League team, went out and won the championship.

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The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 30-point NBA games at 35+' quiz

The '20-point NBA games leaders' quiz

The 'NBA Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 12

Counting Down the Cavs: Breaking Down the Number 10 in Cavaliers History

10 more days. We are getting so close to regular season basketball now. Today I am going over some of the 16 players to wear the number 10 jersey. Going back to 1971 where we get to the first player.

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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.

James Harden News / Fear The Sword / October 12

How James Harden makes ‘life easier’ for the Cavs

Traditionally, the point guard has one job: make everyone better. Few guards have embraced that role more than James Harden. He’s brought his masterful blend of scoring and playmaking to an 18th season, making it easier for all of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ moving parts to fall into place.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / October 12

‘Playoff closer’ identified as Cavs’ biggest need entering season

Everyone who knows the Cavaliers knows they have a reputation as a great regular-season team. Beyond that, though, they have plenty of doubts. No less than Donovan Mitchell himself has suggested that’s fair.

WNBA News

WNBA playoffs: Dream, Valkyries advance to Finals

WNBA playoff takeaways: Dream, Valkyries advance to Finals

Fever's Caitlin Clark praises HC Stephanie White after season ends

A'ja Wilson joins illustrious company with fifth WNBA MVP award

Angel Reese's big playoff performance sends Dream to WNBA Finals

Angel Reese's latest big playoff performance sends Dream to WNBA Finals

Peyton Watson News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 12

Assessing Peyton Watson’s 2nd Appearance as a Cavalier

On a night in which many a Cavalier struggled to knock down shots, newly acquired Cavs Wing Peyton Watson fit right in, struggling to the tune of 3/10 from the field, missing all 3 of his attempts from long distance.

Mario Hezonja News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 12

Mario Hezonja Shows the Cavaliers Something Special With Versatile Performance

There are few things, as a player, that feel better than bouncing back after a rough game, and in the case of Mario Hezonja, the reigning Spanish ACB MVP and one of the newest members of this roster, that had to be the case Sunday.

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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.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / October 12

Kenny Atkinson believes he’s cracked the code for Evan Mobley

Being a coach means understanding how to get the most out of your players. For Kenny Atkinson and the Cleveland Cavaliers, no player’s development has been more important than Evan Mobley’s.

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The 'QB season rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'Rushing TDs by active NFL WRs' quiz

The 'Most 3-HR MLB Playoffs' quiz

The 'NFL most receiving-1st downs' quiz

Peyton Watson News / Fadeaway World / October 12

Peyton Watson Makes Confident Claim On Reviving Cavaliers’ Elite Defensive Status

The Cleveland Cavaliers are poised to be one of the most intriguing teams in the Eastern Conference this season. Aside from the fact that they have retained the core that made the trip to the ECF this year, the Cavaliers have upgraded their roster with the addition of Peyton Watson.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / October 12

Cavs sign two players, waive two

The Cavaliers made four roster moves Sunday, signing Jaxson Robinson and Noam Yaacov to Exhibit 10 contracts while waiving Curtis Jones and Kadary Richmond.

NBA News / Fear The Sword / October 11

8 Takeaways from Cavs 119-105 preseason win over Magic: ‘It’s an adjustment’

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers took care of business in their second preseason game as they dispatched the Orlando Magic 119-105 in what was overall a much cleaner performance than their first outing on Thursday.

James Harden News / Hoops Wire / October 11

James Harden gives Cavs fans a glimpse of what they’ve been waiting for

Plenty of Cavaliers fans still aren’t quite sure what to make of James Harden. Sunday night probably helped. Harden made his preseason debut and looked awfully comfortable doing it, scoring a game-high 24 points as the Cavs beat the Magic 119-105 at Rocket Arena.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 11

Why the Cavaliers’ Second Preseason Game Was More Important Than You Think

On Sunday night, we got the first glimpse of the Cleveland Cavaliers roster fully healthy against Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic. Here's how things went: The team opened with the projected starting five: James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Peyton Watson, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 11

Updated Cleveland Cavaliers Starting Lineup vs. Orlando Magic

The Cleveland Cavaliers will play their second of three preseason games on Sunday evening against the Orlando Magic. Orlando With Lots of Pressure This Year The Magic quietly have the most stakes to play for this season.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 11

Counting Down the Cavs: Breaking Down the Number 11 in Cavaliers History

11 is retired by the Cleveland Cavaliers for Zydrunas Ilgauskas. Before him the number was associated with some great point guards. With 11 days until the regular season begins, let’s start with the first player to wear 11.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 11

Peyton Watson Makes a Bold Statement About Cavs Rookie Tyrese Proctor

Is there anything better for a basketball team than to have their players praising one another publicly? New addition Peyton Watson has fit into the culture rather quickly in Cleveland has been giving glowing reviews to all their teammates.

Mario Hezonja News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 10

Mario Hezonja Dishes On Biggest Adjustment In Return to NBA

When the Cleveland Cavaliers opted to sign Mario Hezonja, they knew that they were getting a fierce competitor in the front court, someone who could step in and possibly help fill the void left from the departure of Dean Wade, and a player who’s strengths could potentially fit nicely beside some of their other reserves.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 10

Counting Down the Cavs: Breaking Down the Number 12 in Cavaliers History

The number 12 in Cleveland is one of the most worn jerseys in team history. With 21 different players wearing it over 40 plus years. It was not a number worn by players who stayed long however with just one player spending more than 2 seasons on the Cavs.