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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / August 1
Mario Hezonja contract with Cavs includes trigger date for full guarantee
The Cavaliers’ deal with Mario Hezonja comes with a little extra flexibility. According to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto, Hezonja signed a one-year, non-guaranteed contract that becomes fully guaranteed if he remains on Cleveland’s roster beyond Nov.
Dean Wade News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / August 1
How Losing Dean Wade Will Impact Cavaliers This Upcoming Season
The Cleveland Cavaliers have had an interesting offseason to say the least, as they have made very minimal moves up to this point. After missing out on the LeBron James sweepstakes, the Cavs are now faced with an even more difficult situation as they try to navigate the offseason in search of building on their best season since 2018.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 1
Cavaliers sign former Spanish League MVP to 1-year contract
The Cleveland Cavaliers officially signed forward Mario Hezonja to a one-year contract on Friday, bringing the former fifth overall NBA Draft pick back to the league for the first time since the 2019-20 season.
The 'Most playoff games by NBA team' quiz
How many of the players to appear in the most playoff games for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
Mario Hezonja News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / August 1
2 Instant Ways Mario Hezonja Will Impact Cavaliers During First Season in Cleveland
After a brief period of uncertainty, Mario Hezonja’s deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers has been made official, but what can you expect from the Croatian?
20 NBA players who peaked in their 30s
An athlete's peak tends to coincide with the youthfulness of their 20s. Sometimes, though, that apex happens when they've had more time to marinate in experience, and that's sometimes true in the NBA.
James Harden News / Hoops Wire / July 31
James Harden, Cavs remain focused on bigger picture as deal nears
James Harden‘s next contract with the Cavaliers continues to look less like a negotiation and more like a collaborative effort. According to Michael Scotto
NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 31
Cavs still pursuing Peyton Watson as James Harden waits
The Cavaliers apparently aren’t finished exploring ways to upgrade the wing. Appearing on ESPN’s NBA Today, NBA insider Ramona Shelburne said Cleveland remains engaged in its pursuit of Nuggets restricted free agent Peyton Watson, suggesting that’s one reason James Harden has yet to finalize a new contract with the team.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / July 31
James Harden is waiting for one player before signing a new deal
LeBron James has already made his decision, but James Harden is still apparently waiting for another domino to fall. The former NBA MVP Harden has delayed on signing a new contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers this offseason.
NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / July 30
Peyton Watson Could Be Ideal Wing Option for Cleveland Cavaliers This Offseason
According to reports, the Cleveland Cavaliers are sniffing around the idea of bringing in a serious option on the wing. After missing out on LeBron James, the Cavs quickly pivoted to Mario Hezonja on a veteran minimum contract.
Kevin Durant News / Fadeaway World / July 30
Cavaliers Could Attempt Kevin Durant Trade As Final Summer Move
After striking out on LeBron James this summer, the Cleveland Cavaliers are presumably content with running it back. As it stands, they have one of the best rosters in the league, and there is confidence internally that they can keep up with the likes of the Knicks, 76ers, and Heat in the East.
Jonathan Kuminga News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / July 30
How Cavaliers Can Still Land Jonathan Kuminga To Salvage This Offseason
The Cleveland Cavaliers are looking for a wing this offseason, and Jonathan Kuminga remains an option. The championship-winning wing was traded to an Eastern Conference team after spending most of his career with the Golden State Warriors.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Donovan Mitchell News / TWSN / July 30
Cleveland Cavaliers Linked to Trade for Donovan Mitchell's Friend
The Cleveland Cavaliers ended up missing out on the LeBron James sweepstakes, and now have to pivot to continue adjusting their roster. According to Jake Weinbach, one route the Cavaliers could go this offseason is to trade with the Charlotte Hornets to acquire a good friend of Donovan Mitchell's in Royce O'Neale.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 30
Extended LeBron James pursuit puts Cavaliers' fallback option at risk
The Cleveland Cavaliers had to wait until July 24 to learn that LeBron James wasn't joining their team. Now that delay is complicating their fallback signing.
Donovan Mitchell News / Athlon Sports / July 29
Why Donovan Mitchell Is Still a Safe Fantasy Bet, Playoff Concerns Included
Cleveland announced Donovan Mitchell's four-year, $273 million extension on July 9. That signature is the hook here, and it is a big part of why Mitchell is still a safe fantasy bet in 2026.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / July 29
The Four Wings Cleveland Cavaliers Are Looking Into This Offseason
The Cleveland Cavaliers had a successful 2025-26 season, and they want to keep that momentum going. However, this offseason has been a challenge. The Cavs missed out on a big free agent in LeBron James, and it was reported that he met with the front office earlier this month.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 29
1 undrafted Cavs 2026 NBA Summer League star who could make roster
The Cleveland Cavaliers advanced to their first Eastern Conference Finals since the 2017-18 season, falling short to the eventual champion New York Knicks.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / July 29
Details emerge on James Harden’s expected new contract
With LeBron James officially spurning their team this offseason, the Cleveland Cavaliers can now move onto another key item on the agenda. The Cavs are expected to give Harden a contract at no more than two guaranteed years, veteran NBA writer Jake Fischer reported this week.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Scoop B / July 29
DeMar DeRozan, Jonathan Kuminga High On Cleveland Cavaliers Offseason Radar
CLEVELAND — As the NBA offseason landscape continues to shift following the initial dominoes of free agency, league sources tell me the Cleveland Cavaliers are actively exploring high-profile roster upgrades—with both DeMar DeRozan and forward Jonathan Kuminga squarely on their radar.
Max Strus News / The Lead / July 28
Max Strus Marks Five Years of Basketball Camps in His Hometown
Ever since Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus reached the NBA, he has made it a point to give back to his community. A major way he has done so is through his Max Strus Basketball Camps, which are held at his alma mater, Amos Alonzo Stagg High School.
Carmelo Anthony News / AirJordanChronicles / July 25
'I Truly Take My Hat Off' – Carmelo Anthony Reveals Which NBA Summer League Rookie Impressed Him Most
Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony didn’t hold back his praise for one Cleveland Cavaliers rookie who lit up the NBA Summer League, and he also weighed in on what it means to enter the league at just 19 years old.
Jonathan Kuminga News / Hoops Rumors / July 24
Cavaliers, Jonathan Kuminga Reportedly Have Mutual Interest
The Cavaliers and free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga have mutual interest in the former No. 7 overall pick ending up in Cleveland, multiple league sources tell Joe Vardon of The Athletic.
Luke Travers News / Hoops Rumors / July 23
Luke Travers Returns To Melbourne United On Two-Year Deal
After spending most of the past two seasons in the NBA, Australian wing Luke Travers is headed back overseas to rejoin his former team, Melbourne United.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 23
Five Summer League players who earned bigger NBA roles
NBA Summer League is a chance for rookies to get their feet wet in the NBA, while veterans show off for roster spots and G League jobs. Sometimes, players stand out so much that they change their teams' plans for the upcoming season.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 13
Cavaliers' Meleek Thomas continues dominating NBA Summer League
The impact of the NBA Summer League is debatable, but the Cleveland Cavaliers' second-round pick is making the most of his opportunity to test his game
Meleek Thomas News / Yardbarker / July 12
Meleek Thomas is already forcing Cavaliers to rethink rookie plan
Thomas scored 30 points in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 103-94 Summer League loss to the Detroit Pistons Sunday, but his most revealing work came as a playmaker.
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