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Darius Garland injury hurts Cleveland Cavaliers in NBA power rankings

The Cleveland Cavaliers are 9-5 through the first 14 games of the season, but there is room for improvement. The team hasn't played its best basketball yet, partially because Darius Garland has only played in three games for the Cavs.

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‘You need guys like that for your team’ Opposing coach praises Cavs two-way player

The Cleveland Cavaliers have enjoyed a nice boost off of their bench from an unexpected player. Well, unexpected to some. We’ve been singing Nae’Qwan Tomlin’s praises since last spring — but other people are finally starting to take notice.

Donovan Mitchell News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 17

Fan who charged at Donovan Mitchell banned from Barclays Center indefinitely

A fan who went viral for charging at Donovan Mitchell during an Oct. 25 Cleveland Cavaliers-Brooklyn Nets matchup in Brooklyn received a harsh punishment.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / November 17

Cavs remain true title contenders, insiders say

The Cavaliers aren’t headed for 15-0 Monday against the Bucks, and not everything has gone incredibly smoothly. But they’ve played most of the early season without All-Star Darius Garland, all of it without starter Max Strus, and some of it without other key guys.

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Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 17

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers game Monday: Preview, Breakdown

It seems the Cleveland Cavaliers still have not solved the problems they've had this season when it comes to their game play in the beginning of games.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / November 17

Nae’Qwan Tomlin continues to provide exactly what Cavs need: ‘He’s like a racehorse’

Cleveland Cavaliers two-way forward Nae’Qwan Tomlin has made the most of his opportunity for playing time with the team’s recent injuries. He’s provided a much-needed boost for a group that has been in a funk to start the season.

Kenny Atkinson News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 16

Kenny Atkinson praises undrafted forward for his energy in Cavs last three games

In the midst of another period of injury setbacks for the Cleveland Cavaliers, an unlikely and unsung hero is stepping up. While Donovan Mitchell, Evan

Kevin Love News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 16

Kevin Love would accept a prestigious award with Cleveland Cavaliers

Kevin Love’s exit from the Cleveland Cavaliers in February 2023 was ill-tempered to say the least. From reduced playing time to the well-known tension

Darius Garland News / Fear The Sword / November 16

Injured Cavs guard Darius Garland was ‘moving pretty well’ in recent workout

The Cleveland Cavaliers haven’t had good injury luck so far this season. Missing All-Star point guard Darius Garland for 11 of the 14 games they’ve played has played a large role in that.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 16

Frustration fuels Cavaliers, Bucks in divisional matchup

A vintage fourth-quarter outburst by Donovan Mitchell saved the Cleveland Cavaliers from back-to-back losses to begin their six-game homestand. The six-time All-Star shooting guard erupted for 14 points in a four-minute span Saturday, igniting a 17-2 run that lifted Cleveland to a 108-100 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / November 16

Cleveland Cavaliers bench is searching for it’s identity

The Cleveland Cavaliers had one of the best second units in basketball last season. Defensive stoppers. Microwave scorers. Two Sixth Man of the Year Finalists.

Jaylon Tyson News / Fear The Sword / November 16

Cavs provide injury update on Jaylon Tyson

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been dealing with their fair share of injuries to start the season. Jaylon Tyson is the newest member of the team to join the injury report.

Evan Mobley News / NBA Analysis Network / November 16

Evan Mobley explains the top priority for how Cleveland Cavaliers approach games after win over Memphis

Heading into the 2025-26 NBA season, the Cleveland Cavaliers were one of the two overwhelming favorites in the Eastern Conference. They hold the third seed in the East, but they are not playing as well as people expected before the season.

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Donovan Mitchell News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 16

Cavs star Donovan Mitchell urges to ‘let last season go’ amid early season lull

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers’ All-Star duo of Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley was peppered with questions in the locker room after the team’s come-from-behind 108-100 victory over a shorthanded, struggling Memphis Grizzlies bunch.

Donovan Mitchell News / Hoops Wire / November 16

Donovan Mitchell positive, but admits Cavs ‘not pretty right now’

It wasn’t a thing of beauty, and it rarely is when Donovan Mitchell has to play the role of basketball savior. But that he did, scoring 14 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter, lifting the Cavaliers to a comeback of a 108-100 home win over the Grizzlies on Saturday.

Donovan Mitchell News / Hoops Wire / November 15

Cavs, Donovan Mitchell rise at right time, take down Grizzlies

The Cavaliers waited all night to flip the switch. When they finally did, their star made sure it mattered. Donovan Mitchell dragged Cleveland out of what was shaping up to be one of those “what are we doing?” nights, powering a late surge that turned a flat performance into a 108-100 win over the Grizzlies on Saturday.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / November 15

Talkin’ Cavs: Evan Mobley, Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, what’s ahead

The latest Hoops Wire Live? It’s no surprise. There’s again lots of Cavaliers talk — from their 8-5 start to the injuries to Evan Mobley’s early season and beyond.

Evan Mobley News / NBA Analysis Network / November 14

NBA fans react strongly to Evan Mobley’s performance in Cleveland Cavaliers loss to Toronto

Evan Mobley was supposed to take a giant step forward this season but that has not been the case. Evan Mobley was expected to have a big season with the Cleveland Cavaliers and be one of the main reasons why they would be in title contention.

Scottie Barnes News / Field Level Media / November 14

Scottie Barnes lifts Raptors over Cavaliers for fifth win in six games

Scottie Barnes collected 28 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists and five blocked shots, and Immanuel Quickley scored 25 points as the visiting Toronto Raptors beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 126-113 on Thursday night.

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