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De'Andre Hunter finally opens up about why Cavaliers were upset in NBA Playoffs

De'Andre Hunter and the Cleveland Cavaliers are fighting through early-season injuries to start the 2025-26 season. Many of those injuries, including a foot injury to All-Star guard Darius Garland, have rolled over from the tail end of last campaign.

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'He’s Playing Like He’s Back at Chino Hills' – Cleveland Cavaliers’ Donovan Mitchell Raves About Having Lonzo Ball as a Teammate

The Cleveland Cavaliers made the bold offseason move of trading for Lonzo Ball, and the former second overall pick has been as good as advertised so far this season.

Darius Garland News / Field Level Media / November 5

Cavs' Darius Garland likely to make season debut vs. Sixers

Two-time All-Star point guard Darius Garland is expected to make his season debut Wednesday for the Cleveland Cavaliers against the visiting Philadelphia 76ers.

Lonzo Ball News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 4

Why Lonzo Ball can ‘1000%’ elevate Cavs… but it will take time

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell is a walking human highlight reel in his own right, but even his eyes widen when Lonzo Ball passes the rock.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / November 4

Cavs’ Darius Garland, Jarrett Allen, Sam Merrill upgraded to questionable

The Cavaliers are finally starting to look like the Cavaliers again. Darius Garland (toe), Jarrett Allen (finger), and Sam Merrill (hip) have all been upgraded to questionable for Wednesday’s home game vs.

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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.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / November 4

Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson on Darius Garland looming return: ‘See how he responds’

Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson was asked about reports that All-Star point guard Darius Garland could return Wednesday, and Atkinson was realistic. “Just kind of see how he responds,” Atkinson told reporters Tuesday, via Cleveland.com’s Chris Fedor.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 4

Cavs fill final two-way contract slot with former local high school star: ‘It was a no-brainer’

On Friday, the Cleveland Cavaliers signed Akron native Chris Livingston to a two-way contract, filling out the team’s roster to 18. He joins Nae’Qwan Tomlin and Luke Travers as the third and final two-way player on the squad.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / November 4

Cavaliers' Darius Garland could make season debut against 76ers

Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland could make his season debut as soon as Wednesday vs. Philadelphia, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, who reports that Garland will have his status upgraded on the team’s injury report.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 4

Can Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley co-exist in Cleveland Cavaliers' front court?

The Cleveland Cavaliers have started 4-3, a far cry from last season’s 15-0 start in Kenny Atkinson's first season as head coach. Last season, the Cavaliers’ lineup appeared cohesive, with Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland orchestrating the offense effectively while Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley anchored the frontcourt.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 4

Jaylon Tyson is becoming what Cavs wanted Isaac Okoro to be

Cleveland Cavaliers second-year guard Jaylon Tyson is quietly emerging as the player that Cavs fans expected Isaac Okoro to be, filling a defensive and energy void left after last offseason’s trade.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 4

How the Cleveland Cavaliers can get under the second apron

The Cleveland Cavaliers are going to bring home the Larry O’Brien trophy and win the NBA Finals. This is a phenomenal sentiment to hold onto. However, the reality of the situation is that the NBA is very competitive and volatile.

Darius Garland News / The Lead / November 4

The Cavs Need Darius Garland Back ASAP

When thinking about the current era of the Cleveland Cavaliers, what comes to mind? Some may say the double bigs, others may highlight last year’s historic regular season.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / November 2

Donovan Mitchell returns, Cavs get right vs Hawks

Donovan Mitchell came back and the Cavaliers looked something like the Cavaliers again. For the most part, anyway. The Cavs beat the Hawks 117-109 on Sunday at Rocket Arena, snapping a two-game slide and moving to 4-3.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 1

Depleted Cavaliers hope to snap skid vs. trending Hawks

The injury bug has bit the Cleveland Cavaliers in a big way, with five of their top seven players currently sidelined. Having over $130 million of the team's league-high payroll in street clothes can't be a happy sight for owner Dan Gilbert.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / October 30

Cavaliers confirm injury details, outlook for center Jarrett Allen

Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen suffered a broken left ring finger.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Last Word On Sports / October 30

Cavs Injury Update: Key Starter Diagnosed With Finger Fracture

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ resolve is being tested early in what they hope to be a title-winning 2025-26 campaign. Already down one key player in two-time All-Star selection Darius Garland, who’s making his way back from a toe injury, another one of their starters has landed on the injury report: Jarrett Allen.

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.

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