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Cavaliers Resting Four Starters Due To Flight Issues

Flight delays related to the nationwide ground stop affected the Cavaliers’ trip back to Cleveland after playing in Miami Friday night. As a result, Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Jarrett Allen and Peyton Watson will all sit out tonight’s game against Dallas, according to Christian Clark of The Athletic (Twitter link).

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Final Injury Report for Mavericks-Cavaliers: Will Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley Play?

The Cleveland Cavaliers are at home Saturday night as they host the Dallas Mavericks in an interconference showdown. Cleveland enters Saturday’s game with a 6-7 record after losing on the road to the Miami Heat Friday night.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / EssentiallySports / November 14

Cavs Players Demand Mavs Game Cancellation After Getting Stranded in Miami

A nationwide FAA outage stranded the Cleveland Cavaliers in Miami overnight – and now some players want the Mavericks game postponed. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grounded flights due to telecommunications problems affecting air traffic control systems.

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The 'NBA's active 50-point scorers' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to score 50 points in at least one NBA game can you name in six minutes?

The 'Playoff-points record by NBA team' quiz

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The 'Most 5 3-pointer NBA games' quiz

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15 NBA non-lottery picks who outperformed everyone drafted ahead of them

The draft lottery is where you usually find the NBA's biggest stars. That's not always the case, though, as some later picks have proven to be some of the greatest players ever.

Donovan Mitchell News / Viral Sports News / November 14

Cavaliers Get News They Didn’t Want on Donovan Mitchell

The Cleveland Cavaliers face uncertainty about Donovan Mitchell’s availability for Saturday night’s game against the Dallas Mavericks at Rocket Arena. Mitchell is listed as questionable on the NBA injury report for the 7:30 p.m.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / November 14

Cavaliers vs. Mavericks Prediction: Preview, Injury Report, Advantages, X-Factors

The Cleveland Cavaliers could be missing almost their entire starting lineup tonight, and that’s a huge problem with the Dallas Mavericks coming to town.

WNBA News

Valkyries win WNBA title behind Gabby Williams' dazzling Game 7 performance

Game 7 trending as most expensive WNBA Finals ticket ever

Angel Reese manifests Dream's Game 6 WNBA Finals win after gutsy prediction

Dream sell out Game 6 of WNBA Finals despite scheduling issue

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 14

Cavaliers vs. Mavericks: A Deep Dive into Two Teams Looking to Stay Above .500

Right now, the Cavs are scheduled to take on the Dallas Mavericks tonight in front of their home fans. Yesterday, all flights across the US were grounded due to a communications issue.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 14

In Cleveland, relaxed Mavericks await arrival of harried Cavaliers

A worrisome day and a tough loss behind them, the Cleveland Cavaliers hope for a better all-around experience when they host the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / Yardbarker / November 13

Davion Mitchell approaches Heat franchise record in win vs. Cavaliers

Out of every player on the court for both the Miami Heat and the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers, few would've predicted that Davion Mitchell would be the one to pursue history. But that's exactly what he did on Friday night.

Bam Adebayo sizzles in fourth quarter as Heat handle Cavaliers

James Harden is facing more conditioning concerns

Cavaliers' James Harden shows he can still take over in win over Knicks

The 'NBA triple-double leaders' quiz

Meleek Thomas News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 13

Meleek Thomas makes unreal trick shot in back-and-forth Heat clash

The Cleveland Cavaliers came into their game against the Miami Heat on Friday looking to add to the win column and climb above .500 as the sit with a 6-6 record.

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The 'CFP-era 40-TD passers' quiz

The 'NL Cy Young-winners' quiz

The '35 passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Last 30-rush game by NFL team' quiz

Evan Mobley News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 13

Cavaliers vs. Heat Preview: Cleveland Faces a Major Test Without Evan Mobley

The Cavaliers are coming off of an impressive road victory in Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, when they outplayed the defending champion New York Knicks.

Donovan Mitchell News / Fadeaway World / November 13

Donovan Mitchell Defends Cavaliers, Reaffirms His Commitment After Multiple Playoff Losses

Since 2022, star shooting guard Donovan Mitchell has been the main attraction in Cleveland, leading them to prominence in the Eastern Conference. Despite his best efforts, however, the Cavaliers have yet to live up to their potential, peaking in last season’s Western Semi-Finals before being swept by the Knicks in the very next round.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 13

Why the Cavaliers’ Frontcourt Could Become Their Biggest Concern This Season

Depth. Depth. Depth. It matters a whole lot in the NBA, because when the injury bug strikes through the team, it comes down to who’s left standing, ready to get into the game and play.

James Harden News / Larry Brown Sports / November 13

James Harden is facing more conditioning concerns

The saxophones are once again getting louder for James Harden. The Cleveland Cavaliers star guard Harden entered training camp out of shape, Joe Vardon of The Athletic reported this week.

Kenny Atkinson News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 13

NBA Coaching Veteran Teased As Potential Kenny Atkinson Replacement

The Cleveland Cavaliers' 6-6 start to their season has jump-started some uncomfortable conversations. Most notably, about head coach Kenny Atkinson and whether or not he is the right coach for this team moving forward.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 13

Where the Cavaliers Stand in the Eastern Conference After Their Latest Win

12 games into the season, the Cleveland Cavaliers have already shown the good, the bad, and the ugly. A difficult schedule will do that. Games like Wednesday night's game against the Knicks serve as a reminder of the potential that this squad has.

Peyton Watson News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 13

Why The Cavaliers Should Stay Patient With Peyton Watson’s Uneven Start

Peyton Watson’s offensive struggles are clear. So are the reasons the Cleveland Cavaliers should give him time to work through them. Through 10 appearances, Watson has provided disruptive defense and a willingness to attack off the dribble that adds another dimension to Cleveland’s wing rotation.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Larry Brown Sports / November 13

Donovan Mitchell issues a profane response to Charles Barkley

Donovan Mitchell would very much prefer a “mute” button for Charles Barkley at this point. The Basketball Hall of Famer Barkley made more harsh comments this week about the Cleveland Cavaliers.

NBA News / Yardbarker / November 11