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On YouTubeCleveland 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 / 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.
The 'NBA Christmas Day 40-point games' quiz
In NBA history, a player has scored 40 or more points on Christmas Day on 30 occasions. How many of those can you name in five minutes?
LeBron James News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 26
Former NBA player suggests LeBron James trade to Cavaliers
Since LeBron James left Cleveland back after the 2017-18 NBA season, rumors have swirled on if he would ever come back. The four-time MVP winner is in his 23rd season in the league, posting a mark of 20.2 points, 5.1 rebounds and 6.8 assists a night.
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 / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 26
Cleveland Cavaliers might have Darius Garland problem
The Cleveland Cavaliers are wondering what could have been after a 126-124 loss to the New York Knicks on Christmas Day inside Madison Square Garden. The loss exposed some of the issues with the machination of Cleveland's offense, especially in the fourth quarter.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 26
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers can't panic after Christmas Day letdown
It might not be time to give up hope on the Cleveland Cavaliers. At least not yet. On Thursday, Dec. 25, the Cavaliers clashed with the New York Knicks at the legendary Madison Square Garden.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / December 26
Cavs get one of their shortest injury reports of the season 
The Cleveland Cavaliers aren’t at 100% just yet, but they are as close as they have been all season. The injury report finally doesn’t look like a laundry list.
Donovan Mitchell News / Hoops Wire / December 26
Donovan Mitchell, Cavs own late execution issues after Knicks loss
The play was there. The moment was there. And on Christmas Day at Madison Square Garden, the Cavaliers let it slip. With 1:45 left in regulation, Donovan Mitchell leaked out after a stop and caught an outlet pass from Darius Garland with nothing but open floor in front of him.
Jarrett Allen News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 26
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers need to trade Jarrett Allen after Christmas Day meltdown
The Cleveland Cavaliers are currently seventh in the Eastern Conference standings with a 17-15 record. For a team that was given NBA championship aspirations at the start of the 2025-26 NBA campaign, they boys in wine red and gold have suffered a disappointing fall from grace.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 26
The clock is ticking for Cleveland Cavaliers to make a big trade
The Cleveland Cavaliers are trying to figure out what's going on after a 126-124 loss to the New York Knicks on Christmas Day. The Cavs led by 15 points in the first six minutes of the game and held a double-digit lead late in the fourth quarter.
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.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 26
Cavs’ Christmas collapse highlights a problem that won’t go away
The Cavaliers looked like the team everyone thought they’d be this season. Right up until they didn’t. Cleveland let a 17-point fourth-quarter lead evaporate and watched the Knicks walk out with a 126-124 home win on Christmas, undone by missed chances and a familiar problem down the stretch.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 25
Knicks ride big bench performances to Christmas win, send message to East rivals
The idea that the New York Knicks would be leaning on their bench in big games would be unbelievable last season.
Kenny Atkinson News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 25
Kenny Atkinson shares silver lining for Cavaliers despite Christmas Day Knicks loss
The Cleveland Cavaliers lost 126-124 to the New York Knicks on the back of another fourth-quarter collapse – a familiar story of the season happening in real time.
Donovan Mitchell News / Fear The Sword / December 25
Player Grades: Cavs vs Knicks – Donovan Mitchell’s 34 points weren’t enough
The Cleveland Cavaliers coughed up a 17-point fourth quarter lead to fall to the New York Knicks 126-124 on Christmas Day. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 25
Watch Donovan Mitchell put OG Anunoby on a poster with epic dunk
The Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks just finished playing a wild Christmas Day contest to open the 5-game slate. Every single quarter was a shift in momentum, seeing both teams dominate for that 12 minutes.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 25
Knicks get a Christmas miracle in form of comeback win over Cavaliers
With their Christmas Day tilt in the rearview mirror, the Knicks and Cavaliers are on different trajectories.
Evan Mobley News / Field Level Media / December 25
Reports: Cavaliers F Evan Mobley to return vs. Knicks
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley will return from a two-week injury absence on Thursday afternoon against the New York Knicks, multiple media outlets reported.
NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 25
Everything to know ahead of Cavaliers clash with Knicks on Christmas Day
Merry Christmas, Cavs fans. This is a very anticipated rematch today between the Knicks and Cavaliers. The Knicks won the first matchup of the season on Opening Day.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 25
Three things the Cleveland Cavaliers should wish for this Christmas
The holiday season is always a fun time in the NBA, with some of the biggest games of the year played on Christmas. While the Cavs won’t be one of those teams playing on the big day, that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t stay busy over the holiday.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / December 25
Cavs Notes: Sam Merrill, Jarrett Allen, Donovan Mitchell
Back in the starting lineup for just the second time since returning from a jammed finger, Sam Merrill immediately made his presence felt in the Cavaliers’ win over the Pelicans, as Ethan Sands of Cleveland.com details.
Evan Mobley News / Athlon Sports / December 24
Cavs Announce Evan Mobley News Before Christmas Game
All-Star big man Evan Mobley has missed the Cleveland Cavaliers' last five games due to a Grade 1 left calf strain. He last played on Dec. 12 against the Washington Wizards.
Donovan Mitchell News / Hoops Wire / December 24
Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell: ‘We’re at that crossroad’
The Cavaliers entered the season believing the Eastern Conference was there for the taking. They had just finished with the league’s best record a year ago, swept the Heat in the first round of the 2025 playoffs, and looked poised to make a deeper run behind Donovan Mitchell.
Darius Garland News / Hoops Rumors / December 22
Kings Reportedly Among Teams Monitoring Darius Garland
The Cavaliers have reportedly shut down trade inquiries on Darius Garland to this point, but that doesn’t mean rival teams aren’t monitoring his situation in case that stance changes.
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