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NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 29

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. San Antonio Spurs game Monday: Preview, Breakdown

Saturday Night was a tough night for the Cavaliers and the fans. An absolute demolition of the team against Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets as they lost by 17, 117-100.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / December 29

Cavs have not held ‘credible’ trade talks involving Darius Garland, Jarrett Allen

When a season starts to wobble, the noise always follows. Trade rumors pick up, rival teams start sniffing around, and big names inevitably find their way into conversations.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 28

Jaylen Brown ties longstanding Larry Bird record with Celtics

The Boston Celtics dropped a tough 114-108 decision to the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday, but you can not blame Jaylen Brown for that result. Brown finished with 37 points and recorded his ninth consecutive 30-point game.

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Kenny Atkinson News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 28

Kenny Atkinson makes concerning remarks after Cavaliers loss to Rockets

The Cleveland Cavaliers just simply aren't ready to contend for an NBA championship. And that's the disappointing reality of where the state of the organization is currently at.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Darius Garland News / Fear The Sword / December 28

NBA insider says Cavs have had no ‘credible’ Darius Garland trade discussions

When things go poorly for any team, in any sport, the trade rumors start swirling, and vulturous teams inevitably begin circling. Given the disastrous start to the season for the Cleveland Cavaliers, it is only fair to assume that their big names will also pop up in reports.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / December 28

Cavs keep sputtering along as losses hit new low

The Cavaliers talked themselves into believing Christmas Day meant something. Turns out, it didn’t travel. Cleveland followed up its gut-punch loss to the Knicks with a no-show in Houston, getting run off the floor in a 117-100 loss that felt over long before the horn.

Kenny Atkinson News / Fear The Sword / December 28

Kenny Atkinson made shocking admission after Cavs’ loss to Rockets

The Cleveland Cavaliers reached a new low on Saturday as they dropped their game with the Houston Rockets 117-100. The fact that the Cavs lost wasn’t necessarily cause for alarm.

NBA News / Fear The Sword / December 27

Winners and Losers: Cavs at Rockets – Cleveland has an identity crisis

The Cleveland Cavaliers were thrashed by the Houston Rockets. Let’s go over some of the lowlights. The Cavs haven’t been a good three-point shooting team.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 27

The Cleveland Cavaliers need to bounce back against the Houston Rockets

The Cleveland Cavaliers are looking for a response. After falling to the New York Knicks, 126-124, on Thursday, Dec. 25, in a Christmas Day bash, the Cavaliers need to return to winning ways.

LeBron James News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 27

Cleveland Cavaliers should absolutely trade for LeBron James if they can

While there’s plenty of basketball left to be played, it’s becoming increasingly apparent what these Cleveland Cavaliers are. They are a poorly constructed, lackadaisical team that has dealt with their fair share of injuries.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 27

Everything you need to know about the Cleveland Cavaliers and Houston Rockets rematch tonight

After a short little win streak was formed, the Cavaliers took a close loss to the Knicks on Christmas 126-124. Donovan Mitchell is the leader of this team and has tried his best, he said the team is at a crossroads right now and has things to work on.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hardwood Heroics / December 27

'They’re Just Too Soft' – Cleveland Cavaliers Stars Draw Brutal Criticism From Former NBA All-Star Guard Amid Inconsistent Stretch

The Cleveland Cavaliers were supposed to be one of the top contenders for this year’s NBA championship after a 64-18 campaign last season. However, they have fallen well short of expectations so far with their 17-15 start.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fadeaway World / December 27

John Wall Thinks Mitchell And Garland Aren’t Getting Along; Claims Cavs Are Too Soft With Allen And Mobley

The Cleveland Cavaliers came into this 2025-26 season as one of the favorites to win the Eastern Conference, but have fallen well short of expectations so far.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Athlon Sports / December 26

Former NBA Star John Wall Calls for Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland Change

Things are not great with the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2025-26 NBA season. They have fallen to a 17-15 record after losing to the New York Knicks on Christmas Day, 126-124.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 27

Knicks' Tyler Kolek is the second coming of 'Linsanity'

Jeremy Lin has been flattened by time into a highlight reel and the "Linsanity" catchphrase, but the myth omits the context that made it happen. Jeremy Lin didn't emerge in a vacuum.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hardwood Heroics / December 26

'I Naturally Just Heal Fast'- Cleveland Cavaliers Star Drops Truth Bomb on His Swift Return From a Seemingly Serious Calf Injury

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley returned from a five-game absence in last night’s 126-124 road loss against the New York Knicks, which is quite a fast turnaround, given the tricky nature of calf injuries.