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Rival teams keeping close eye on Cavs, Darius Garland amid rocky start

People around the NBA are starting to wonder what happens next in Cleveland. Scouts talk. Executives talk. And more than a few believe president of basketball operations Koby Altman may eventually have to consider a real roster shakeup if the Cavaliers come up short again this spring.

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Cavaliers dejected in locker room after disappointing loss to Warriors

The Cleveland Cavaliers are off to a rocky start in the 2025-26 NBA season. Currently, they sport a 14-11 overall record, just one year removed from a 15–0 record to start the 2024-25 season.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 8

History says Cleveland Cavaliers slow start doesn't matter

Cavaliers fans may be frustrated with the team’s uneven start, especially after last season's historic 15-0 start, but history suggests this early-season turbulence isn’t nearly as concerning as it feels.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 8

Three Cleveland Cavaliers weaknesses that need to be fixed immediately

The Cleveland Cavaliers are trying to salvage their 2025-2026 season after a rough 14-11 start, despite high aspirations to win the NBA title. Over the last 10 games, the Cavaliers have gone 4-6, with a three-game losing streak sandwiched in.

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Max Strus News / Fear The Sword / December 8

Cavs show their bond by supporting Max Strus Family Foundation: ‘We’re in it for the right reasons’

Going to an annual charity bowling event for his hometown Chicago Bears is something Cleveland Cavaliers forward Max Strus fondly remembers going to as a kid with his uncle.

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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.

Donovan Mitchell News / NBA Analysis Network / December 7

Donovan Mitchell breaks down ‘consistent theme’ that keeps costing Cavaliers after defeat vs Warriors

Donovan Mitchell’s 29 points were not enough for the Cleveland Cavaliers to beat the Golden State Warriors on Saturday. Mitchell did not receive much offensive help from his teammates, as the Cavaliers were restricted to just 94.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 7

Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland call attention to Cavs’ crippling characteristic

The Cleveland Cavaliers continue to take one step forward and two steps back. Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland wasted little time pinpointing the most maddening characteristic of the Cavs after their disheartening 99-94 loss to a Golden State Warriors team that was down nine players.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 6

Match made in heaven? Giannis Antetokounmpo trade to Cavaliers would be win-win

Cleveland could pair the Greek Freak with Mitchell to form what would be the top tandem in the East.

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Doc Rivers: Bucks to be cautious with Antetokounmpo, even if he's 'frustrated'

Why the Bucks should be in no hurry to trade Antetokounmpo

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 6

What to know about Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Golden State Warriors renewed rivalry

Whenever you think of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors, you instantly think of the long-standing rivalry in the 2010s that reached the NBA Finals.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 6

Cleveland Cavaliers rookie out for second-straight game due to personal reasons

Despite a rocky start to the 2025-26 season, the Cleveland Cavaliers are four games above .500. On Friday, Dec. 5, the Cavaliers played host to the San Antonio Spurs, downing them 130-117, at Rocket Arena.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 6

Cleveland Cavaliers have found their secret weapon due to injuries

What a difference a year makes for a Cleveland Cavaliers player, who has been arguably the biggest standout in a season riddled with injuries. And it was as clear as any, based on his performance against the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 6

Cavaliers legend explains why it's far too early to worry about struggles

Before the season, the aspirations for NBA championship was high with all Cleveland Cavaliers fans after how close the team has been in recent years. The first 23 games of the season have been nothing but a massive disappointment as the team are in second place in the Central Division behind the hot Detroit Pistons.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 6

Cleveland Cavaliers grab much-needed win vs. Victor Wembanyama-less San Antonio Spurs

The Cleveland Cavaliers are winners once again after beating the San Antonio Spurs 130-116 on inside Rocket Arena. With their city edition threads and court on full display, the Cavs turned back the clock and played like the No.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 6

Cavs find right mix of experience, youth with five-man combo: ‘That’s a lot of energy right there’

Winning their first home game since Nov. 23, the Cleveland Cavaliers may have found their most balanced five-man combination in Friday’s 130-117 victory over the San Antonio Spurs.

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Jaylon Tyson News / Fear The Sword / December 6

8 Takeaways from Cavs 130-117 win over Spurs: Jaylon Tyson is what Cavaliers ‘need’

The Cleveland Cavaliers picked up a much-needed win as they defeated the San Antonio Spurs 130-117 thanks to a momentum-changing third-quarter run. For maybe the first time all season, the Cavs played the level of basketball they made look routine last year.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 5

Cavaliers use big 3rd quarter to overcome Spurs

Donovan Mitchell scored 28 points and Jaylon Tyson tallied 16 of his 24 points in the second half as the Cleveland Cavaliers used a big third-quarter run to beat the visiting San Antonio Spurs 130-117 on Friday night.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Larry Brown Sports / December 4

Cavaliers hit with repeat offender fine from NBA

The Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday were hit with a fine from the NBA for being repeat offenders of the Player Participation Policy. The Cavs rested a healthy Darius Garland for a nationally televised game against the Toronto Raptors on Nov.

Darius Garland News / Hoops Wire / December 4

Cavs fined second time for participation penalty after Darius Garland held out

The Cavaliers picked up their second player participation violation of the season on Thursday, which is not where you want to be just 23 games in. The league reviewed Cleveland’s decision to sit Darius Garland for a nationally televised game against the Raptors, one night after he played, and ruled that he should have been available.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 4

Cavaliers trade Evan Mobley for Giannis in latest Zach Lowe proposal

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been on the struggle bus as of late, dropping to 13-10 on Wednesday night with an inexplicable home loss to the lowly Portland Trail Blazers.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / December 4