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On YouTubeDonovan Mitchell News / Field Level Media / January 3
Donovan Mitchell, Cavs eager to put 'foot on gas' vs. Pistons
The Cleveland Cavaliers have been one of the more disappointing teams in the Eastern Conference, battling to stay above .500 for much of December. It appears the tide may be turning as the Cavaliers carry a three-game winning streak into a Sunday afternoon matchup with the visiting Detroit Pistons.
Kenny Atkinson News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / January 3
Kenny Atkinson reveals what the Cavaliers to work on after beating Nuggets
The Cleveland Cavaliers extended their win streak to three games with a 113–108 victory over a shorthanded Denver Nuggets on Friday night, but the mood afterwards was far from triumphant.
The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz
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NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / January 3
How the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Denver Nuggets Friday night
Even when the Cleveland Cavaliers seemed to get almost everything right in the first half, they still, somehow, almost ended up wrong. A mostly-one-man show in the first half nearly countered a team effort from the Cavs as they still prevailed over the Denver Nuggets in a 113-108 win on Friday.
The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history
Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.
NBA News / Fear The Sword / January 3
6 Takeaways from Cavs 112-108 win over Nuggets: ‘We still got a ways to go’ 
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t play their best, but did enough down the stretch to defeat the short-handed Denver Nuggets 112-108. The Cavs won on the defensive end of the floor.
Jaylon Tyson News / Fear The Sword / January 3
The Cavs know they’ve found a hidden gem, and this is only the start for Jaylon Tyson
The Cleveland Cavaliers knew that Jaylon Tyson would be important to their future. They selected him 20th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft, knowing that they would only have so many chances to improve this roster on the margins as their financial situation would only grow tighter moving forward.
NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / January 3
'Our Offense Was Just Really Bad' – Cleveland Cavaliers Coach Dishes on Their 'Clunky' Win Vs. Shorthanded Denver Nuggets
Kenny Atkinson was far from satisfied with the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 113-108 home win against the undermanned Denver Nuggets on Friday night, as they needed a late run to secure the victory.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / January 3
Cavs Notes: Craig Porter Jr, Donovan Mitchell, Jarrett Allen, intangibles
The Cavaliers survived this one. That’s the right word. Cleveland held on for a 113-108 win over a short-handed Nuggets, and while the result counts the same, the path there was anything but smooth.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 2
Cavs’ Jarrett Allen block perfectly sets up Donovan Mitchell jam vs. Nuggets
Jarrett Allen enjoyed a great highlight alongside Donovan Mitchell during the Cleveland Cavaliers’ matchup against the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. Allen is going through his ninth season in the NBA, his sixth with the Cavaliers.
Donovan Mitchell News / Fear The Sword / January 2
Player Grades: Cavs vs Nuggets – Donovan Mitchell propels the offense again
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Denver Nuggets in a weird game that came down to the wire. It probably shouldn’t have been this close, but a win is a win.
NBA News / Field Level Media / January 2
Cavaliers use late run to beat banged-up Nuggets
Darius Garland scored 18 points, including the go-ahead 3-pointer with 2:13 remaining, as the Cleveland Cavaliers outlasted the visiting Denver Nuggets 113-108 on Friday night.
NBA News / Total Apex Sports / January 2
Cleveland Cavaliers Hold Off the Denver Nuggets
Let’s be real: Friday night wasn’t exactly a masterpiece hanging in the Louvre. But in the NBA, you don’t ask how, you ask how many. And right now, the Cleveland Cavaliers are counting three straight wins after surviving a 113-108 brawl against a depleted Denver Nuggets squad.
Craig Porter News / Fear The Sword / January 2
Winners and Losers: Cavs vs Nuggets – Craig Porter Jr. hustles his way to victory
The Cleveland Cavaliers held on for dear life as they beat the Denver Nuggets 113-108 in a three-point shootout. Let’s see who won and lost the night. This has been the best week in years for Craig Porter Jr.
Nikola Jokic News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / January 2
Cavaliers look to build momentum against Nuggets without Nikola Jokic
The Cleveland Cavaliers aim to start the New Year on a positive note, after the 2025 portion of this season has not gone as planned. They are coming off back-to-back wins to end the 2025 portion and look to extend that winning streak tonight against the Denver Nuggets.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / January 2
Cleveland Cavaliers are backing themselves into a corner
The Cleveland Cavaliers don't look like the team they used to be in the 2024-25 campaign. Now that 2026 is officially here, the Cavs are getting dangerously close to already matching last season's win total despite only making it to the halfway point of the regular season.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / January 2
Longtime Cavaliers role player named in recent trade rumors
Even as the Cleveland Cavaliers begin to turn their season around, rumors of making changes are going to follow them through the trade deadline. The obvious names mentioned have been the underperforming stars in Jarrett Allen and Darius Garland, but it turns out, those may not be the only names on the trade block.
NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / January 2
LeBron James game, OKC Thunder matchup headline Cleveland Cavaliers' January schedule
The Cleveland Cavaliers have an important 15 games in the month of January that could define how their season turns out. Here's a look at each of the games to see what the team will be dealing with.
Darius Garland News / Hoops Wire / January 1
Report: Kings showing interest in Cavs’ Darius Garland
A Western Conference team is keeping tabs on Darius Garland, and it’s one with a glaring need at point guard. According to Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal, the Kings have interest in Garland as they search for a long-term solution following last year’s trade of De’Aaron Fox.
Darius Garland News / Larry Brown Sports / December 31
Darius Garland gets a rare technical foul for flopping
The NBA is trying its best to keep floppers on their toes again. Darius Garland and the Cleveland Cavaliers battled the Phoenix Suns at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio on Wednesday.
NBA News / Field Level Media / December 31
Cavaliers snap Suns' 4-game win streak behind Donovan Mitchell's 34
Donovan Mitchell collected 34 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, and Darius Garland scored 19 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the visiting Phoenix Suns 129-113 on Wednesday afternoon.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 30
Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson reveals reason for Lonzo Ball’s DNP-CD vs. Spurs
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Lonzo Ball did not play in Monday night’s impressive bounce-back win over the San Antonio Spurs, sparking questions about his status in the team’s rotation.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 29
Cavaliers could be in for a turnaround after win over Spurs
The Cleveland Cavaliers notched their signature win of the 2025-26 season so far on Monday by going on the road and defeating the San Antonio Spurs, 113-101.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / December 29
Still No Timeline For Max Strus To Make Season Debut
Cavaliers wing Max Strus underwent surgery in late August to repair a Jones fracture in his left foot. While he has been able to do some individual on-court
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 28
Jaylen Brown ties longstanding Larry Bird record with Celtics
The Boston Celtics dropped a tough 114-108 decision to the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday, but you can not blame Jaylen Brown for that result. Brown finished with 37 points and recorded his ninth consecutive 30-point game.
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.
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