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On YouTubeDonovan Mitchell News / Fear The Sword / December 25
Player Grades: Cavs vs Knicks – Donovan Mitchell’s 34 points weren’t enough 
The Cleveland Cavaliers coughed up a 17-point fourth quarter lead to fall to the New York Knicks 126-124 on Christmas Day. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player.
NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 25
Cavaliers suffer Christmas Day collapse vs. Knicks
The Cleveland Cavaliers are disappointed after a 126-124 loss against the New York Knicks on Christmas Day inside Madison Square Garden. The Cavs started the game on an 18-3 run, and it looked like they were going to be in control of the contest.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 25
Watch this incredible Darius Garland-Donovan Mitchell halfcourt alley-oop
The Cleveland Cavaliers have been searching for consistency this season, and were trying to add to their current win streak as they faced off against the New York Knicks as one of the NBA’s slate of Christmas Day games.
The 'NBA Christmas Day 40-point games' quiz
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?
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 25
Knicks get a Christmas miracle in form of comeback win over Cavaliers
With their Christmas Day tilt in the rearview mirror, the Knicks and Cavaliers are on different trajectories.
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.
Evan Mobley News / Field Level Media / December 25
Reports: Cavaliers F Evan Mobley to return vs. Knicks
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley will return from a two-week injury absence on Thursday afternoon against the New York Knicks, multiple media outlets reported.
NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 25
Everything to know ahead of Cavaliers clash with Knicks on Christmas Day
Merry Christmas, Cavs fans. This is a very anticipated rematch today between the Knicks and Cavaliers. The Knicks won the first matchup of the season on Opening Day.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 25
Three things the Cleveland Cavaliers should wish for this Christmas
The holiday season is always a fun time in the NBA, with some of the biggest games of the year played on Christmas. While the Cavs won’t be one of those teams playing on the big day, that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t stay busy over the holiday.
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.
Evan Mobley News / Athlon Sports / December 24
Cavs Announce Evan Mobley News Before Christmas Game
All-Star big man Evan Mobley has missed the Cleveland Cavaliers' last five games due to a Grade 1 left calf strain. He last played on Dec. 12 against the Washington Wizards.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cleveland Cavaliers 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.
Cleveland Cavaliers 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.
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.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 17
Josh Giddey makes more Bulls history with triple-double in win
A unique theme of the season, a Chicago Bulls win meant Josh Giddey made franchise history on Wednesday night.
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