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James Harden News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 29
Bringing James Harden Off the Bench Could Be the Best Fit For Cavs Lineup
James Harden is projected to be in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ starting lineup alongside Donovan Mitchell, Peyton Watson, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen. But during his long NBA career, he has come off the bench in 214 games, averaging 12.7 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.5 assists.
J.R. Smith News / Fear The Sword / September 29
Cavs champion J.R. Smith arrested for assault 
J.R. Smith was arrested for assault in Texas on Tuesday. The former NBA veteran played five seasons with the Cleveland Cavaliers and contributed to their 2016 championship.
Evan Mobley News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 29
Evan Mobley's 2026-27 Season Could Be Make Or Break For Future In Cleveland
The question every Cavs fan has been asking the past few off-seasons is what kind of leap will Evan Mobley take? Mobley has had steady improvement every year since he entered the league in 2021, which has allowed him to become a key piece of the Cavaliers' future.
The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?
Mario Hezonja News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 29
Mario Hezonja Describes What He Brings To The Cavs
The Cleveland Cavaliers truly addressed the wing position this offseason with the acquisition of Peyton Watson, who is sure to bring a metric ton of athletic pop to the rotation.
The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time
The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.
James Harden News / Hoops Habit / September 28
James Harden is showing a new level of leadership with the Cavs
When the Cleveland Cavaliers acquired James Harden last season, it sent shockwaves throughout the NBA. It led to the Cavs having to adjust on the fly for
Jarrett Allen News / Hoops Wire / September 28
Cavs have heard the doubts. Jarrett Allen wants to end them
Jarrett Allen knows the Cavaliers have earned some respect. He also knows they haven’t earned all of it. “I feel like [the city] believes in us but part of them has doubt,” Allen said Monday at media day.
Meleek Thomas News / Fear The Sword / September 28
‘He’s a dog, ’ Rookie Meleek Thomas was the star of Cavs Media Day
The season hasn’t started yet, but Meleek Thomas has already won over his teammates. The Cleveland Cavaliers spoke highly of their rookie during media day.
Mario Hezonja News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 28
Mario Hezonja’s Wild Cleveland Weather Take Will Have Cavs Fans Talking
As if his mere presence in Cleveland wasn’t interesting enough, it seems that new addition Mario Hezonja has now added another layer of intrigue. Kenny Atkinson has already spoken highly of him, touting him as a guy coming to the team at the perfect time in his career.
Donovan Mitchell News / Hoops Wire / September 28
Donovan Mitchell wanted to stay with Cavs. Now comes the hard part
Donovan Mitchell didn’t need a sales pitch from the Cavaliers before signing his contract extension. “I told Koby [Altman], ‘Listen, you ain’t really gotta ask,’” Mitchell said Monday at media day.
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.
Evan Mobley News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 28
Major Takeaway from Evan Mobley's Press Conference at Media Day
Evan Mobley has been a very good player in the first five years of his NBA career. He has won a Defensive Player of the Year award. He’s been an All-Star and All-NBA selection as well.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 27
What Donovan Mitchell and James Harden Need to Show During Cavaliers Training Camp
Aside from trying – and failing – to land LeBron James, the Cleveland Cavaliers’ major priorities this offseason were to agree on new deals for Donovan Mitchell and James Harden.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 27
Counting Down the Cavs: Breaking Down the History of Number 25 in Cleveland
After going over the lesser-worn numbers in franchise history, it is finally time to get around to a legendary number in Cleveland. The number 25 will never be worn again after it was retired by the team after one Cavs legend.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / September 27
Kenny Atkinson’s comments on Cavs’ starters actually make sense
Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson says the starting lineup isn’t set. So why do we know more about the Cavaliers than the coach? That’s a joke … sort of. The Cavs already had Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, James Harden and Jarrett Allen.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / September 27
Cavs Notes: Rotation, Peyton Watson, Mario Hezonja, Kenny Atkinson
Kenny Atkinson has plenty of candidates for the Cavaliers’ rotation. Deciding how they fit together is the part he wants to see in training camp. The coach said Friday that Cleveland’s starting lineup isn’t set, even with Peyton Watson arriving as a potential starter alongside James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 26
3 Trade Candidates Who Could Make Sense for the Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers enter training camp with a new look, but the same championship pressure hanging over them. Donovan Mitchell received a four-year max extension, James Harden returned on a three-year deal, and Cleveland surrendered an unprotected 2031 first-round pick to acquire Peyton Watson.
NBA News / Yardbarker / September 25
Why Cavaliers shouldn't take a chance on D'Angelo Russell
The Cleveland Cavaliers could certainly use some more proven depth behind their All-Star backcourt duo of Donovan Mitchell and James Harden, but the risk is still too great for Russell to be the one to get that nod.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / The Lead / September 25
Cleveland Cavaliers 2026-27 NBA Preseason Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers’ questions of the past mostly remain unanswered. The Cavs’ 2025-26 season was quite middle-of-the-road. An Eastern Conference Finals appearance and two Game 7 victories look nice on paper, but after considering the 4-0 ECF defeat and their ongoing star struggles, the bright feeling soon turns neutral.
Lonzo Ball News / Stadium Rant / September 24
Why Is Lonzo Ball Not Playing? 1 Brutal Reality Defines His NBA Future
Why is Lonzo Ball not playing in the NBA? It’s a question that many are now asking after his false “Retirement” statement. The 28-year-old free-agent guard remains unsigned after the Utah Jazz waived him in February.
Bill Simmons claims LeBron James was going to join Cleveland Cavaliers but ‘something happened’
Bill Simmons claims that LeBron James was on the verge of joining the Cleveland Cavaliers, but something unexpected stopped the move. Many expected James to return to the Cavaliers for a third and final stint with the team that drafted him in 2003.
Lonzo Ball News / Larry Brown Sports / September 23
Lonzo Ball fires back at retirement rumors
Lonzo Ball was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, and the former UCLA star had plenty of potential coming into the league. Ball spoke about his injuries on the latest episode of the “Ball In The Family” podcast.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 21
3 Cavs on hottest trade candidate seats entering 2026-27 NBA training camp
The Cleveland Cavaliers enter training camp with a dramatically reshaped roster and unmistakable championship pressure. Donovan Mitchell received a four-year maximum extension, James Harden returned on a three-year deal and Cleveland sacrificed an unprotected 2031 first-round pick to acquire Peyton Watson.
Cam Whitmore News / Yardbarker / September 18
Nuggets may have found a cheap answer to a bigger problem they created
After a bit of a dry spell for the most part this summer, the Denver Nuggets brought in another reinforcement into the fold in the form of Cam Whitmore.
NBA News / Yardbarker / September 18
Nuggets take calculated gamble on former first-round pick
Cam Whitmore has never lived up to the hype of being one of the top basketball prospects in the world. Now he's joining a team almost designed to help him thrive.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / September 18
Cavaliers Promoting Brandon Weems To General Manager
Cavaliers executive Brandon Weems is receiving a promotion, according to Shams Charania of ESPN, who reports (via Twitter) that Weems will be elevated from assistant general manager to general manager.
LSU Tigers News / Yardbarker / September 17
LSU men's basketball players remain in eligibility limbo
The Tigers have added several high-level players this offseason, but the program's official roster remains at just four players.
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