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After a 2024-25 season that saw the Cleveland Cavaliers finish top of the Western Conference and still end the season with disappointment, the Cavs are once again cooking.

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10 Takeaways from another Jarrett Allen masterpiece in Cavs win over Hornets

The Cleveland Cavaliers did enough to win their second game in as many nights. They defeated a good Charlotte Hornets team 118-113 to capture their seventh victory in a row.

Kenny Atkinson News / Hoops Wire / February 21

Watch: Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson talks win over Hornets

Coach Kenny Atkinson met with the media in Charlotte following the Cavaliers’ impressive 118-113 road win. He discussed rebounding, Jarrett Allen, and a whole lot more.

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The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz

How many of the NBA All-Star Game MVP Award -- officially named the Kobe Bryant Trophy in 2020 -- in the three-point era (1979-80) can you name in five minutes?

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Donovan Mitchell News / Total Apex Sports / February 20

Cleveland Cavaliers Hold Off Scrappy Charlotte Hornets Behind Donovan Mitchell’s 32 Poimts

The Cleveland Cavaliers walked into Charlotte and did what good teams do—they took care of business. Behind Donovan Mitchell’s 32-point explosion, the Cavaliers dispatched the Hornets with the kind of efficiency that’s becoming their calling card this season.

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The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance

The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 20

Cavaliers hold off Hornets, run winning streak to 7

Donovan Mitchell's 32 points and Jarrett Allen's 26 points carried the Cleveland Cavaliers as they extended their season-best winning streak to seven games by beating the host Charlotte Hornets 118-113 on Friday.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / February 20

Cavs’ James Harden: Jarrett Allen better than I thought he was

The Cavaliers didn’t just trade for James Harden to steady the offense. They did it to unlock people. And early on, no one has benefited more than Jarrett Allen.

Darius Garland News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / February 20

Darius Garland Reveals Interesting Details Regarding Trade from Cavaliers

The Cleveland Cavaliers decided they were all in on making a push for an NBA Championship this season with their pre-trade deadline blockbuster trade. In early February, the Cavaliers pulled the trigger on a massive trade, shipping Darius Garland to the Los Angeles Clippers for former NBA MVP James Harden.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 20

Cavs add new 2-way player after G League affiliate Charge trade involving Victor Oladipo

The Cleveland Cavaliers and their G League affiliate have been making moves left and right in February. On Friday, the Charge acquired Victor Oladipo in a trade with the Wisconsin Herd.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / February 20

Cleveland Cavaliers Chasing Seventh-Straight win in Trip to Charlotte Hornets

The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Brooklyn Nets 112-84 in the Cave first game back after the All-Star break. The Cavaliers were able to limit Nets leading scorer Michael Porter Jr to just 14 points on 5-13 shooting in the win.

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / February 20

Cavs sign Darius Brown II to two-way contract

The Cavaliers are rewarding a familiar face from their system. Cleveland announced it has signed Darius Brown II to a two-way contract, giving the Cleveland Charge guard his first NBA deal.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / February 20

Cavs To Sign Darius Brown To Two-Way Deal

Cleveland Charge guard Darius Brown II is getting a call-up from the Cavaliers, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link), who hears from agent Matt Slan that Brown and the Cavs have agreed to a two-way contract.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / February 20

Cavs change out final two-way spot

The Cleveland Cavaliers announced that they have signed Darius Brown II to a two-way contract. In a corresponding move, the Cavs waived forward Emanuel Miller, whom they acquired just a few weeks ago in the three-way deal with the Chicago Bulls and Sacramento Kings.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / February 20

Cleveland Cavaliers G-League Affiliate Trades For Two-Time NBA All-Star

The Cleveland Cavaliers are bringing some firepower into their locker room with a two-time NBA All-Star, even if he isn’t on the active roster. Cleveland’s G-League affiliate, the Cleveland Charge, have traded with the Wisconsin Herd to bring in Victor Oladipo.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / February 20

Cleveland Charge trade for former All-Star guard

The Cleveland Charge, the G League affiliate of the Cleveland Cavaliers, have acquired guard Victor Oladipo, according to the official G League transaction board.

Dennis Schroder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 20

Exclusive: Dennis Schroder focusing on Cavs’ unity over basketball to help pave championship path

Five games in with his new team, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Dennis Schroder is undefeated in wine and gold. In an exclusive postgame interview with ClutchPoints

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / February 20

Latest Injury News Impacts Cavaliers Upcoming Matchup Against Thunder

The Cleveland Cavaliers resumed their NBA activities on Thursday night with a win over the Brooklyn Nets. They will have one more stop against the Charlotte Hornets before facing the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / February 20

Where to Watch the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Charlotte Hornets Game Tonight: Time, Streaming, Breakdown

Last night, the Brooklyn Nets caused no trouble for the Cleveland Cavaliers. There was never a lead change or a tie game for the Nets. It was complete domination.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Athlon Sports / February 20

Cavaliers Trade for 2-Time NBA All-Star on Friday

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been great during the 2025-26 season. They currently sit in fourth place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 35-21.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / February 20

James Harden Drops Blunt Assessment of Jarrett Allen After Fourth Game With Cavs

Jarrett Allen entered the All-Star break on a tear, taking his game to a whole new level with the arrival of his new teammates like James Harden. The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Brooklyn Nets 112-84 in the first game back from break, Cleveland’s sixth win in a row.

Donovan Mitchell News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / February 20

Donovan Mitchell Suggests This Could Be Last Chance at Championship with Cavaliers

The Cleveland Cavaliers will be back in action on Thursday night against the Brooklyn Nets after enjoying an eight-day break for the All-Star festivities.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / February 20

Kenny Atkinson Shares Blunt Expectation for Max Strus' Return to Cavaliers

The Cleveland Cavaliers are back in action following the NBA All-Star break and are primed for a thrilling second half of the season. To make a serious push for the 2026 NBA Playoffs, the Cavaliers will need maximum effort from everyone in the second half of the season, including players who have seen little to no action so far.