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NBA News / Fear The Sword / October 8
Final Score: Cavs lose first preseason game 124-113 to Celtics 
The Cleveland Cavaliers took their first loss of the preseason in a 124-113 defeat to the Boston Celtics. Donovan Mitchell, Jaylon Tyson, Peyton Watson, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen started the game for Cleveland.
NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 8
Cleveland Cavaliers Starting Lineup vs. Boston Celtics in Preseason Opener
The Cleveland Cavaliers start their preseason on Thursday night when they host the Boston Celtics at Rocket Arena. These two teams were top four in the
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 8
A Cleveland Cavaliers Gameday Guide at Rocket Arena
On Thursday night, the Cleveland Cavaliers open the doors to Rocket Arena for the 2026-27 season for their pre-season debut against the Boston Celtics.
The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 8
Counting Down the Cavs: Breaking Down the Number 14 in Cavaliers History
With exactly two weeks until the start of the Cleveland Cavalier regular season, today we are going over the number 14 for the franchise. Starting off with the first guy who wore it in 1975.
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.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / October 8
Donovan Mitchell on James Harden: ‘Really puts into perspective how BS a lot of the narratives are’
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Donovan Mitchell has heard the narratives about James Harden. Now that he’s actually Harden’s teammate, Mitchell sounds even less interested in them.
NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 8
The Cleveland Cavaliers Player I'm Watching Closest Against The Boston Celtics
Cavs basketball is back, ladies and gentlemen, at least in a preseason capacity! That’s right! Cleveland will be taking on the new-look Boston Celtics tonight at Rocket Arena and there is no shortage of things to highlight and to keep track of.
Donovan Mitchell News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 8
The Next Evolution of Donovan Mitchell: Point Guard?
Cleveland Cavaliers’ Donovan Mitchell has spent most of his career as a scorer. An explosive first step, deep shooting range, shot-making and an ability to get points when Cleveland’s offense breaks down, especially in the playoffs have shaped and moulded his playing style whilst in the colors of the Cavs.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 8
Donovan Mitchell Reveals Why Proctor Looks Like a Completely Different Player
The Cleveland Cavaliers are banking on several of their young talents to take a sizable leap this upcoming season. And after making the necessary sacrifices to make the acquisition of Peyton Watson and the contract extension of James Harden possible, they essentially need them to.
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.
NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 8
3 Critical Storylines I'm Focused on In Celtics vs Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers are about to play (preseason) basketball. The hype is here. The new players are set for their first looks with their new teams.
Donovan Mitchell explains why James Harden should be compared to LeBron James
Donovan Mitchell has defended James Harden from the criticism surrounding his career, arguing that the Cleveland Cavaliers star deserves to be spoken about in the same breath as LeBron James and Kevin Durant.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fadeaway World / October 7
Donovan Mitchell Defends James Harden, Calls Out 'Fake Narratives' About Work Ethic
On paper, the Cleveland Cavaliers are as stacked as any team in the league. But after years of falling short in the playoffs, there’s more than a healthy amount of doubt when it comes to their place in the Eastern Conference hierarchy this season.
NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 7
Recent Injury News Shows Why LeBron James Could've Saved His Legacy in Cleveland
The Cleveland Cavaliers may have dodged a bullet. And LeBron James may have put a dent in his legacy. James, even in the late stages of his career and entering his 24th season, is still able to put up great numbers on a nightly basis.
Peyton Watson News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 7
Why Peyton Watson Will Win Most Improved Player in 2026-27 Season
Peyton Watson is heading into his first season with the Cleveland Cavaliers, as one of the most coveted players available from this past offseason. Although the Cavs had to give up a lot to acquire Watson from the Denver Nuggets, he might be the piece the team has been missing since LeBron James left in 2018.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 7
3 Realistic Trajectories for Jarrett Allen’s 2026-27 Season to Take
Since arriving in Cleveland during the 2020-21 season, Jarrett Allen has been an absolute staple. He’s been the man in the middle for the Cavs making it happen on both ends.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 7
Counting Down the Cavs: Breaking Down the Number 15 in Cavaliers History
As we count down to the Cavs tipoff we reach the number 15. This number has a long history of short times in Cleveland. Not a single player to wear the number has played more than two seasons except for one guy.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 7
The 3 Cavs Most Likely to Make a Massive Leap This Season
The Cleveland Cavaliers are very quickly approaching meaningful basketball as the offseason winds down and preseason action begins. And with little over 2 weeks before the start of the 2026-27 campaign, we can’t help but ponder which players on this suddenly very exciting roster, could take the next step.
Craig Porter News / Hoops Wire / October 6
Cavs’ Craig Porter Jr. eyes bigger role: ‘It’s all in my hands’
Craig Porter Jr. has waited for a chance to lead the Cavs’ second unit. This fall, he might finally get it. Now comes the part where he has to make it his.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / October 6
Cavs’ Jarrett Allen may have another gear alongside James Harden
James Harden and Jarrett Allen have played together for only part of a season. That may be good news for the Cavaliers and bad news for anyone assigned to defend their pick-and-roll.
Mario Hezonja News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 6
Mario Hezonja Just Gave Cavaliers Fans Another Reason to Be Excited
Cavs fans got their first (unofficial) look at newcomer Mario Hezonja just the other day. Highlights surfaced from the NBA Spain X account of him in a team uniform, playing in an intrasquad scrimmage.
James Harden News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 2
Mike D’Antoni fires back at notion Cavaliers’ James Harden is ‘done’
Former NBA head coach Mike D’Antoni pushed back against the notion that Cleveland Cavaliers star James Harden is “done” as the veteran guard prepares for his first full season with the organization.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fadeaway World / September 30
Cavs’ Jarrett Allen Dishes On Donovan Mitchell’s Extension, James Harden’s Chemistry, Facing Stacked Eastern Conference
Despite a long flight and subsequent jetlag, Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen sounded energetic as he talked over the phone. And why wouldn’t he?
D'Angelo Russell 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.
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.
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