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Why Cleveland Cavaliers Can’t Hesitate To Trust James Harden in NBA Playoffs

James Harden is heading back to the NBA Playoffs in his first season with the Cleveland Cavaliers. While his mixed success in the playoffs is often discussed, Harden has the experience and knowledge of what it takes to be successful in the postseason.

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Max Strus-Donovan Mitchell Bond Built on Shared Meals Despite $150M Deals

Even in a league where max contracts and luxury lifestyles go hand in hand, some habits just do not change. For the Cleveland Cavaliers, it turns out big money does not mean big spending, at least not when it comes to food.

Kenny Atkinson News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 3

Kenny Atkinson Reveals Who He Truly Credits for Cavs Clinching NBA Playoffs

The Cleveland Cavaliers have finally punched their ticket to the NBA playoffs. It wasn’t easy, and their playoff-clinching 118-111 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night typified their plight this season, and head coach Kenny Atkinson knew that as he almost breathed a sigh of relief during his postgame press conference.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 3

Cavs Coach Kenny Atkinson Explains Why Max Strus Will Play Key Role in Playoffs

The key to the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 118-111 win over the Golden State Warriors came down the stretch, and while Donovan Mitchell and James Harden were heavy contributors.

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The 'NBA two's leaders by season' quiz

How many of the players to lead the NBA in made two-pointers for each season of the NBA's three-point era (since 1979-80) can you name in six minutes?

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 3

Kendrick Perkins chooses sides in Dwyane Wade vs. Cavaliers’ James Harden debate

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ James Harden is often compared to some of the best guards in NBA history simply due to the impact he has had on the game of basketball since joining the league back in 2009.

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 3

How Cavs Finished Western Conference Road Schedule With Win Against Warriors

The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Golden State Warriors 118-111 on Thursday night in San Francisco. With the win the Cavaliers moved to 48-29, while improving to 24-15 on the road.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / April 3

9 Takeaways from Cavs 118-111 win over Warriors: Cleveland’s late-game offense remains sharp

The Cleveland Cavaliers did enough to escape with a 118-111 win over an undermanned Golden State Warriors team. Max Strus’s timely shotmaking saved the Cavs.

Max Strus News / Field Level Media / April 3

Max Strus scores 24 to lead Cavaliers past Warriors

Max Strus capped a 24-point performance with two late 3-pointers, James Harden drove for a clinching hoop in the final seconds and the Cleveland Cavaliers outlasted the Golden State Warriors 118-111 in San Francisco on Thursday night.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / April 3

Cavaliers Clinch Playoff Berth

The Cavaliers clinched a berth in the playoffs after winning at Golden State on Thursday, per the NBA (Twitter link). Star guard Donovan Mitchell led the way with a team-high 25 points, with Max Strus right behind him at 24.

Donovan Mitchell News / EssentiallySports / April 3

Donovan Mitchell Reveals Real Reason Behind Signing $150M Extension With Cavs — and It’s Not About Basketball

What makes a player sign a contract extension? Financial security? Championship prospects? Age and future? Loyalty? Sure, these can be essential factors, but when you look at the Cleveland Cavaliers’ star guard Donovan Mitchell, who signed a three-year, $150 million extension in 2024, his focus lies on something more essential.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 2

Cavaliers Face Injury-Riddled Warriors in Final West Coast Road Game of 2026

For the final time in the 2026 NBA regular season, the Cleveland Cavaliers play on the West Coast as they take on the Golden State Warriors at the Chase Center in San Fransisco, California.

Donovan Mitchell News / Athlon Sports / April 2

What Pushed Donovan Mitchell to Commit His Future to the Cleveland Cavaliers?

When Donovan Mitchell signed his three-year extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2024, most people assumed the decision came down to basketball reasons.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 2

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Golden State Warriors Game Thursday: Preview, Breakdown

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Lakers were both looking for a win to guarantee themselves a top six spot in the NBA Playoffs beginning on April 18th.

James Harden News / Field Level Media / April 2

James Harden returns to inhospitable Golden State with Cavaliers

James Harden will return to what must be one of his least favorite road sites for the first time as a member of the Cavaliers on Thursday night when Cleveland closes out a three-game western road trip in San Francisco against the Golden State Warriors.