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Donovan Mitchell News / Fear The Sword / April 18

Player Grades: Cavs vs Raptors Game 1 -Donovan Mitchell starts with a bang

The Cleveland Cavaliers took care of business in a blowout win to start the 2026 NBA Playoffs. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 18

James Harden Reaches NBA Playoffs Milestone in Raptors-Cavaliers Game 1

The Cleveland Cavaliers opened their first-round playoff series against the Toronto Raptors on Saturday, entering the postseason as the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference.

James Harden News / AirJordanChronicles / April 18

James Harden Creates NBA History With His 17th Playoff Appearance

Greatness is often measured by sudden peaks. Yet, there is a different type of history being recorded right now by James Harden. Harden has reached the playoffs for an excellent streak spanning from his 2009–10 to this 2025–26 season.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most NBA-debut points by NBA team' quiz

How many of the players to score the most points in their NBA debut for every franchise can you name in five minutes?

Max Strus News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 18

Max Strus Knows Cavaliers Have Extra Pressure in These NBA Playoffs

Cleveland Cavaliers’ Max Strus calls being in the playoffs a privilege, but knows that being part of one of the most experienced teams in the postseason carries extra weight.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 18

Where to Watch the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors Game 1 Tonight: Preview, Breakdown

It's been 10 years since the Cleveland Cavaliers came back from being down 3-1 against the Golden State Warriors to win their first NBA Title. Now it feels as if the team is ready and close to winning another one for the franchise.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 18

Final Injury Report for Raptors-Cavaliers Game 1: Will Donovan Mitchell, Immanuel Quickley Play?

The Cleveland Cavaliers are at home on Saturday afternoon as they host the Toronto Raptors in Game 1 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Cleveland enters Saturday’s game as the No.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 18

Cavs’ internal motivation is far greater than outside noise: ‘Pressure is exciting’

The Cleveland Cavaliers are blocking out the noise. As the remaining core members of the team’s past iterations that have fallen short of their NBA playoff goals, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen are equipped to handle the ebbs and flows that come with the postseason.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / April 18

3 Realistic Landing Spots For Donovan Mitchell If Cavaliers Explore Trade

In the 2026 NBA playoffs, a lot hangs in the balance for the Cleveland Cavaliers. At full strength and fresh off the trade for James Harden, the franchise is all out of excuses as they look to capitalize on the opportunity in front of them.

James Harden News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 17

Cavaliers Film Room: What James Harden Must Do Different in Raptors Series

The Cleveland Cavaliers are more talented and deeper than the Toronto Raptors. That was the case earlier in the season, but the Raptors took all three regular season matchups against the Cavs.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Larry Brown Sports / April 17

Notable update surfaces about Donovan Mitchell's future

Donovan Mitchell may be parachuting onto the trade block once again.

Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson keeping small forward spot ‘flexible’

These NBA stars have the most to gain this postseason

NBA stars under the most pressure to perform in playoffs

Five underrated NBA players who could swing the postseason

LeBron James News / Yardbarker

The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 17

NBA stars under the most pressure to perform in playoffs

It's often said that the true legends step up their game when it matters the most. So, with the NBA playoffs here, the teams able to advance will often rely on their top players to take their game to another level.

LeBron James to set another record at the start of Lakers' first-round series

Warriors' Steve Kerr answers critics with play-in upset over Clippers

These NBA stars have the most to gain this postseason

Five underrated NBA players who could swing the postseason

The 'Most 30-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz

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The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

The 'Most NBA-debut points by NBA team' quiz

The 'Multiple 200 three-pointer seasons' quiz

The 'Most 25-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 17

Cleveland Cavaliers Playoff Rotation: What’s Changing vs Toronto Raptors

The Cleveland Cavaliers are ready to begin the 2025-26 NBA Playoffs, with the Toronto Raptors as their first-round matchup. A battle between the No. 4 and No.

Donovan Mitchell News / EssentiallySports / April 17

Cavs Ready to Cut Ties with Donovan Mitchell If He Doesn’t Sign Extension, Reveal Sources

The Cleveland Cavaliers are thinking long term. The Cavs are heading into the playoffs with a great shot at going deep into the postseason. However, the front office is making their intention clear with star player Donovan Mitchell- a decision which has the potential to change the franchise’s entire trajectory.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Total Pro Sports / April 17