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NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 22

Three things to know about Cavaliers before Knicks season opener

The Cleveland Cavaliers will be hobbling into their NBA season opener against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden tonight, but with injury concerns, there is cause for hope.

Lonzo Ball News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 22

Lonzo Ball shares two big goals ahead of his new chapter with the Cavs

Lonzo Ball has been away from basketball for a long time. But his passion for the game and the fierce competitiveness that burns from within his soul hasn’t disappeared.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 22

1 secret to Cavs taking championship step despite injury problems

When you’re tossed into the deep end of the pool, you’ve got to learn how to swim. That’s been the common denominator of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ words leading up to their season opener against the New York Knicks on Wednesday night.

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Why Darius Garland isn't playing for Cavaliers vs. Knicks after injury news · Sporting News

Cavs list Darius Garland, De'Andre Hunter on injury report for season opener vs. Knicks · Sporting News

Donovan Mitchell on his basketball legacy: ‘I want to win a (expletive) ring’ · Cavaliers Nation

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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.

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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.

Dean Wade News / Fear The Sword / October 22

Only Dean Wade can change his narrative

There was a time when Dean Wade was viewed as one of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ most important role players. Over the last two seasons, the Cavs are 83-30 in the games that Wade plays in.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / October 21

Mikal Bridges picks out ‘big growth’ Donovan Mitchell has added to his game on the Cavaliers

The New York Knicks get set to open up their 2025-2026 NBA season. The New York Knicks will host the Cleveland Cavaliers as this could be a preview of a future playoff matchup.

LeBron James News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 21

LeBron James makes bold claim about the Cavaliers’ upcoming season

The Cavaliers are about to start their quest to become the first team to win a championship in Cleveland since LeBron James left for the Los Angeles Lakers.

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.

De'Andre Hunter News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 21

Missing De'Andre Hunter is a major hurdle for the Cavaliers to overcome

The 2025-26 season for the Cleveland Cavaliers looked exciting just months ago. But after the team was dealt major injuries to guards Darius Garland and Max Strus, they received yet another blow.

Donovan Mitchell News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 21

How Donovan Mitchell's mindset shifted after last season's playoff exit

Last season's earlier than expected exit from the postseason was not only hard on the Cleveland Cavaliers' fan base, but it hit the team hard as well. The 2024-2025 Cavaliers were expected to make a deep playoff run after finishing with the best record in the Eastern Conference at 64-18.

NBA News / Fear The Sword / October 21

Cleveland Cavaliers at New York Knicks: Betting props and predictions

The NBA is back. Let’s take a look at FanDuel’s betting lines for the Cleveland Cavaliers’ season opener against the New York Knicks. The Cavs begin the season as underdogs on the road.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 21

Cleveland Cavaliers already have major hurdle to get to NBA Finals

The Cleveland Cavaliers dominated the 2024-25 regular season, winning their first 15 games. Ending the regular season with the best record in the East and the second-best record in the NBA, only trailing the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Cavs would face off against the Miami Heat in the first round.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 21

Can Cleveland Cavaliers replicate last year's regular season success in 2025?

Can the Cleveland Cavaliers replicate their success from just a season ago? The short answer is probably not, but one year later, the expectations are the highest they have ever been in the post-LeBron era.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 21

Injury forces former Cavs fan favorite to sit out homecoming game in Cleveland

The Cleveland Cavaliers will open their regular season on Oct. 22 by taking on the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. A few familiar faces will be absent from the game, as point guard Darius Garland will miss the action after undergoing toe surgery in the offseason.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / October 21

3 Cavaliers who need to start the season strong

The Cleveland Cavaliers hit the ground sprinting last year as they began the season 15-0. Repeating that type of success might be difficult this time, as the Cavs are already down two of their most important players entering the 2025-26 season.

Darius Garland News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 20

Darius Garland ahead of schedule from toe injury signals ‘good sign’ for Cavs

While Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson may have not had the best outlook on De’Andre Hunter’s injury status for the team’s season opener, he did have quite the positive update on Darius Garland’s progression.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / October 20

Cavs unsure if De’Andre Hunter will be ready for season opener

The Cavaliers may be without another key rotation player when they tip off the season at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday. Forward De’Andre Hunter is questionable after banging knees with a Pistons player in last week’s preseason finale.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Last Word On Sports / October 20

Cavaliers’ Core On the Verge Of A Make Or Break Season

The Western Conference offers no mercy, no easy paths, and no expansive open windows of massive opportunity. Seeds one through 10 are usually all playoff contenders alike, and usually, seeds three and after are only games apart from each other.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / October 20

Cavs Notes: Evan Mobley, Darius Garland, championship odds

Evan Mobley isn’t easing into the season — he’s attacking it. Coming off a breakout year that included his first Defensive Player of the Year award and first All-Star selection, Mobley has shown up to camp with noticeable swagger.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA Analysis Network / October 19

Donovan Mitchell reveals special challenge Kenny Atkinson gave him next season, ‘you sacrifice…’

Donovan Mitchell discussed how Kenny Atkinson wants him to deliver at a different level for the Cleveland Cavaliers. A lot of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ hopes to compete for the NBA championship rely on the performance of Donovan Mitchell next season.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / EssentiallySports / October 19

Darius Garland Doesn’t Agree With Evan Mobley’s Trainer, Blames Injuries for Cavs’ Championship Failure

On October 14, 2025, Evan Mobley’s trainer, Olin Simplis, made headlines by stating that if Mobley had been more involved in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ offense during the previous season, the team might have secured the NBA title.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Yardbarker / October 17