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Jaylon Tyson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 23

How did Jaylon Tyson fare in second-year Cavs debut start vs. Knicks?

Two hours before Jaylon Tyson’s first start of the 2025-26 NBA season, the Cleveland Cavaliers picked up the third-year team option on his contract. In his second-year debut, Tyson scored five points, grabbed two rebounds, dished out an assist, and committed two turnovers across 20 minutes of action.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / October 24

Damon Jones’ alleged betting texts related to LeBron James are revealed

More details are emerging about the inside info Damon Jones allegedly provided about LeBron James’ injury status. Jones, a former NBA guard who later became an assistant coach in the league, was arrested by FBI agents Thursday because of his supposed involvement in multiple illegal gambling rings.

NBA News / Field Level Media / October 23

Cavaliers not sweating opening-night loss as they visit Nets

The Cleveland Cavaliers will not begin this season with a memorable 15-game winning streak. Instead, the focus will shift to correcting some of the issues from their unsuccessful season opener.

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NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 23

Grading Cleveland Cavaliers' young players in loss to New York Knicks

They wouldn't be New York lights if they didn't shine too brightly at the worst possible time for the Cleveland Cavaliers. While the Cavs swept the New York Knicks during last year's regular season, history found a funny way of repeating itself in a 119-111 loss to New York on the road.

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The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history

Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.

Damon Jones News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 23

Jeff Teague jokingly points finger at Damon Jones over sports gambling investigation

On Thursday, the NBA world was rocked by an FBI investigation into allegations of illegal gambling. Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier were among 30 individuals arrested.

Evan Mobley News / The Lead / October 23

Evan Mobley Builds on DPOY Success For a Breakout Year

On April 24, the Evan Mobley of the Cleveland Cavaliers was named the 2025 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. Coached by Kenny Atkinson, who took home Coach

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA Analysis Network / October 23

Kenny Atkinson made Michael Jordan point for Donovan Mitchell, but he failed vs the Knicks

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson spoke about Donovan Mitchell before the start of the regular season. The Cleveland Cavaliers were the best team in the Eastern Conference last season after finishing the campaign with a 64-18 record.

Tyrese Proctor News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 23

Cleveland Cavaliers rookie Tyrese Proctor sounds off after promising NBA debut

The Cleveland Cavaliers are missing an awful lot of key contributors due to injury. And it showed in the team's season-opening loss to the New York Knicks, 119-111, from Madison Square Garden.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 23

Former Cavaliers player and assistant coach arrested for illegal sports gambling

A former Cleveland Cavaliers player and assistant coach is one of six individuals who have been charged in an illegal poker operation involving NBA insiders.

Damon Jones News / Total Apex Sports / October 23

Former NBA Player Damon Jones Ensnared In FBI Gambling Probe

Well, this isn’t exactly the kind of assist Damon Jones was hoping to make headlines for. The former NBA journeyman and Cleveland Cavaliers assistant coach has found himself in some serious hot water, arrested Thursday as part of an FBI sports gambling probe that’s rocking the basketball world.

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Jarrett Allen News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 23

Jarrett Allen’s “bright lights” joke backfires after Cleveland's tough loss in MSG

The lights at Madison Square Garden were once again too bright for Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen. The Cavaliers lost their season opener to the New York Knicks on Wednesday 119-111.

Kenny Atkinson News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 23

Kenny Atkinson sounds off on why Cavaliers lost to Knicks in season opener

Finally, the 2025-2026 NBA season got underway with Cleveland Cavaliers fans excited to see their team that has massive expectations to win the NBA title entering their season-opener against the New York Knicks.

Evan Mobley News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 23

Top NBA insider drops lofty expectations for Evan Mobley this season

ESPN insider Brian Windhorst believes that the Cleveland Cavaliers standout Evan Mobley is ready to put the NBA on notice. Last season’s NBA Defensive Player of the Year and All-Star selection isn’t settling for just that, and it’s been well documented over the offseason.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hardwood Heroics / October 23

'I’m Pretty Close' – Cleveland Cavaliers Star Teases Imminent Return From Major Injury That Will Excite Fans

Darius Garland did not suit up in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ opening day road loss against the New York Knicks. However, the two-time NBA All-Star, who was in attendance in street clothes, told the media that he could be back on the court very soon.

Koby Altman News / Hoops Wire / October 23

Cavs’ Koby Altman knows second apron clock is ticking

Cavaliers president Koby Altman knows what’s coming. You can only hang around the NBA’s new second apron for so long before it eats your flexibility — and probably your roster.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / October 23

One game, one loss, plenty of promise for Cavs

Random dribbles following the Cavaliers’ 119-111 season-opening road loss to the Knicks on Wednesday. … 1. Boy oh boy, am I ever glad basketball is back.

Donovan Mitchell News / Hoops Wire / October 22

Cavs hang tough in opener, fall late to Knicks despite Mitchell’s 31

Donovan Mitchell came out firing. Evan Mobley looked every bit the player the Cavaliers are relying on. Still, Cleveland walked out of Madison Square Garden with a loss — 119-111 to the Knicks on opening night.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 22

Physical Knicks break losing streak to Cavaliers in opener

The Cleveland Cavaliers had an All-Star center, the reigning Defensive Player of the Year and a four-game winning streak over the New York Knicks, whose starting center was out with an injury. In the opener, it was the Knicks who dominated inside and got a 119-111 win.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / October 22

Cavaliers make decision on Jaylon Tyson's future

Cavaliers make decision on former first-round pick Jaylon Tyson's future

Tyson, who will turn 23 in December, played a limited role as a rookie after being drafted 20th overall in 2024.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hardwood Heroics / October 22

'It’s Pressure From Within' – Cleveland Cavaliers are Under the Most Pressure This Season, Per Former Franchise Star

LeBron James strongly believes that his former team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, is under the most pressure to win the Larry O’Brien trophy this season because of their star-studded roster.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / October 21

Cavs Notes: Koby Altman, Evan Mobley, De’Andre Hunter, predictions

For Koby Altman, the word “success” doesn’t mean what it used to. The Cavaliers’ president of basketball operations told Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com that while he’s proud of last season’s 64-win ride, the bar has officially been raised.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 22

Key changes to Cavaliers roster may hinder team's success

It may not sound like much, but the Cleveland Cavaliers will open their 2025-2026 campaign without three key players from the prior season, a season where

'They've seen you get punked': Carmelo Anthony critical of Cavaliers' weakness

Anthony cites Cavaliers' new addition as team's X-factor

Cavs pick up third-year option on Jaylon Tyson

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