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Three lessons from Cleveland Cavs opening week
The 2025-26 NBA season is officially in full swing. Let’s reflect on the Cleveland Cavaliers’ first week of basketball and see what lessons we can take. Donovan Mitchell has addressed any concerns you might have had about the lack of Darius Garland to start the season.
Tyrese Proctor News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 28
Why Cavaliers rookie Tyrese Proctor was thrust into larger role after injuries
The joy of a win was sucked away from the Cleveland Cavaliers faithful on Monday night. And it came from the announcement of yet another injury. The Cavaliers dominated the Detroit Pistons, 116-95, in blowout fashion, but the team was dealt a major blow in an injury when guard Sam Merrill went down.
The 'Last 50-point game by NBA team' quiz
How many of the last players to reach the half-century mark in points for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
Craig Porter News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 28
Craig Porter Jr. plays thankless role for Cavaliers this season
Craig Porter Jr. has earned his keep with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The former Vincennes University and Wichita State basketball standout went undrafted in the 2023 NBA Draft before signing a two-way deal with the Cavaliers just months later.
The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars
The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.
NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 28
Cleveland Cavaliers starter grades for blowout win over Detroit Pistons
In a game defined by runs, if you're not first to the jump, chances are you'll always finish last. The Cleveland Cavaliers kept up their recent hot streak with a 116-95 win over the Detroit Pistons on Monday night.
NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 28
Top takeaways From Cleveland Cavaliers' win over Detroit Pistons
The Cleveland Cavaliers kept their win streak alive when they earned a 116-95 blowout win over the Detroit Pistons on Monday. The Cavs were without guard Lonzo Ball, who the gained from another division rival in exchange for Isaac Okoro.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 28
Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson shares update on Sam Merrill's injury
You would think that after the Cleveland Cavaliers’ convincing 116-95 win over the Detroit Pistons, coach Kenny Atkinson would be all smiles – well, not quite.
NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 28
How the Cleveland Cavaliers blew out the Detroit Pistons
After moving to 2-1 on the season, Cleveland looked north and ventured up to Detroit to take on the Pistons. Detroit came into this game 2-1, with wins over the Boston Celtics and the Houston Rockets, the lone loss coming at the hands of the Bulls.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hardwood Heroics / October 28
'Part of the Job is to Manage This Hellacious Schedule' – Cleveland Cavaliers Coach Supports the Idea of Reducing the NBA Schedule
The Cleveland Cavaliers have just played their third game in four nights, and head coach Kenny Atkinson strongly believes that it’s time for the NBA to revisit the idea of trimming the schedule.
Kenny Atkinson News / Hoops Wire / October 28
Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson supports idea of trimming NBA schedule
The Cavaliers just completed their first back-to-back, their third game in four nights, and coach Kenny Atkinson believes that stretch says plenty about a bigger issue across the NBA.
Sam Merrill News / Hoops Wire / October 28
Cavs’ Sam Merrill exits win over Pistons with hip injury
Sam Merrill exited in the third quarter of the Cavaliers’ 116-95 win over the Pistons on Monday with a right hip contusion and did not return. The injury occurred earlier in the game when Merrill collided with Evan Mobley.
Donovan Mitchell News / Hoops Wire / October 27
Cavs rock, roll and wallop Pistons behind Donovan Mitchell’s 35
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers’ 116-95 road throttling of the Pistons on Monday … 1. This was a close one — for about 37 seconds. 2. After that, the Cavaliers had their way.
Donovan Mitchell News / Field Level Media / October 27
Donovan Mitchell, Cavs continue mastery of Pistons
Donovan Mitchell pumped in 35 points and the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers won their third straight, pounding the Detroit Pistons 116-95 on Monday night.
Lonzo Ball News / Yardbarker / October 27
Lonzo Ball is looking good to start his Cavaliers run
The Cleveland Cavaliers took a gamble by trading for oft-injured guard Lonzo Ball in the offseason. The move, assuming Ball can capture some of his old magic, would give the Cavaliers another ball-dominant facilitator with good court vision and strong defensive skill sets.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Yardbarker / October 27
Evan Mobley could be under-the-radar MVP candidate
Evan Mobley was a first-time All-Star and the Defensive Player of the Year last season. Through three games, he looks even better this season.
NBA News / Sneakers on SI / October 27
Lonzo Ball Unboxes New Big Baller Brand Shoes at Cavs Game
Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Lonzo Ball celebrated his last night of being 27 years old in style. Ball provided 11 points, six rebounds, and five assists in the Cavaliers' 118-113 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.
Kenny Atkinson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 27
How De’Andre Hunter impressed Kenny Atkinson, Cavs teammates in season debut
Cleveland Cavaliers forward De’Andre Hunter made his 2025-26 season debut on Sunday night in the wine-and-gold’s home opener, and immediately, the Cavs took notice.
Evan Mobley News / Field Level Media / October 26
Evan Mobley's clutch free throws lift Cavs over Bucks
Donovan Mitchell scored 10 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter and Evan Mobley collected 23 points, eight rebounds and six assists as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the visiting Milwaukee Bucks 118-113 in their home opener Sunday night.
Lonzo Ball News / NBA Analysis Network / October 26
Lonzo Ball says he ‘wouldn’t mind going back to LA’, reveals why he signed with Cleveland Cavaliers
Lonzo Ball is loving his time playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers, as he is one of the most important guards on the roster. While he is happy with his time playing for the Cavaliers, he does leave an opening to play for the Los Angeles Lakers again in the future.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / October 25
Charles Barkley, Shaq have harsh responses to NBA gambling scandal
Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal weighed in on the NBA betting scandal, and neither Hall of Fame player minced words.
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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