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On YouTubeCleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / February 6
Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell says he and James Harden want same thing: ‘A championship’
Only one former MVP changed teams at this trade deadline. And only one landed somewhere that actually plans on winning right now. That would be James Harden, and that would be the Cleveland Cavaliers.
NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / February 6
New Look Cleveland Cavaliers Prepare for Sacramento Kings After Trade Shakeups
Cleveland’s western conference stretch of games continues Saturday night as the Cavaliers prepare to take on the Sacramento Kings, looking to win their third game in a row.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / February 6
4 Players the Cavaliers could target in the buyout market 
The Cleveland Cavaliers were one of, if not the biggest, headline-makers at the 2026 trade deadline with the wave of moves they executed. Now, the league turns to the buyout market phase as players are released and the glorified free-for-all begins.
The '25-point, 15-rebound NBA games' quiz
How many of the NBA players with to score 25 points and grab 15 rebounds in the same game at least 60 times can you name in five minutes?
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / February 6
Mitchell: Cavs’ ‘Ceiling Is Higher’ With Harden
While several players with All-Star appearances on their NBA résumés were traded this week, only one former Most Valuable Player changed teams: James Harden.
20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest
Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.
James Harden News / Larry Brown Sports / February 6
James Harden was snubbed by his former team in trade talks
James Harden was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers at the NBA trade deadline, but only after he was spurned by one of his former teams. Harden had interest in a reunion with the Houston Rockets, but the feeling was not mutual, according to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / February 6
Cleveland Cavaliers Made This Big Mistake at the NBA Trade Deadline
Well, the NBA Trade Deadline has come and gone. And the Cleveland Cavaliers were actually pretty active. The front office ended up trading away forward De'Andre Hunter and point guards Darius Garland and Lonzo Ball, while also moving on from three of the team's second-round picks.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / EssentiallySports / February 6
Cavaliers’ Jaylon Tyson Opens Up on James Harden–Donovan Mitchell Tandem, NBA Future & More (Exclusive)
As he marveled at Jaylon Tyson growing dramatically in almost every statistical category, Cleveland Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson sounded like a proud parent.
LeBron James News / EssentiallySports / February 6
'That Man Cared About Coming Home': Ex-Cavs GM Makes LeBron James Confession Amid Cleveland Reunion Rumors
The desire to finish an unfulfilled promise saw Cleveland experience sports ecstasy in 2016. Ten years since the franchise captured the NBA championship, breaking a 52-year drought, some of the members shared their experience.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 6
Cavs 2026 NBA trade deadline grade after James Harden, Keon Ellis, Dennis Schroder deals
The 2026 NBA trade deadline has come and gone, and the Cleveland Cavaliers made three deals before Thursday’s 3 p.m. ET cutoff to bolster their team for the upcoming months and new future, significantly chopping down their cap sheet to just under $4 million over the second apron.
James Harden News / Hoops Wire / February 6
Inside the Cavs’ early vision for James Harden
The Cavaliers didn’t hesitate once the deal was done. Within hours of landing James Harden, head coach Kenny Atkinson was already thinking about how to make this work at the highest level.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 5
JR Smith responds to Cavs forward Jaylon Tyson’s bold Donovan Mitchell declaration
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Jaylon Tyson made waves in recent days after he said that Cleveland is Donovan Mitchell’s city now — implying that the city no longer belongs to the greatest player in franchise history, LeBron James.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / February 5
Cavs didn’t blink at trade deadline, and they’re better for it
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers’ many moves ahead of Thursday’s deadline. … 1. The Cavs had already flipped a switch. Now, on paper, they’re even better.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / February 5
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers Make Sense to Sign Guard Cam Thomas
Another notable name has entered the free agency market after being waived by his former team following the NBA trade deadline. On Thursday afternoon, the Brooklyn Nets announced they would be waiving their shooting guard, Cam Thomas, allowing him to enter free agency in hopes to land with another team.
Koby Altman News / Fear The Sword / February 5
Koby Altman clarifies why Cavs didn’t get under the second apron
The Cleveland Cavaliers will finish this season above the second apron. They made moves — like sending away Lonzo Ball and two second-round picks — that helped them closer to ducking below that threshold.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / February 5
A look at Cavs’ new roster after NBA trade deadline
The Cavaliers didn’t tiptoe into the 2026 NBA trade deadline. Far from it. Instead, president of basketball operations Koby Altman and his team jumped in headfirst.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / February 5
Koby Altman downplays Donovan Mitchell’s role in the James Harden trade
The Cleveland Cavaliers drastically shook up the core of what was a 64-win team last season. They sent out former All-Star Darius Garland for James Harden in hopes of raising their playoff floor and ceiling.
Jaylon Tyson News / Fear The Sword / February 5
Cavs consider Jaylon Tyson a “revelation” and core part of their future
It’s not easy to stay in the moment while prepping for the future. We’ve seen teams burn themselves by prioritizing one over the other, or waiting too long to go all-in on their window.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / February 6
Jazz release Lonzo Ball, Chris Boucher
The Jazz have officially released veterans Lonzo Ball and Chris Boucher, according to NBA.com’s transactions log. The moves were expected. Utah received two second-round picks from Cleveland for taking on Ball’s $10MM contract.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 5
James Harden trade request forced Clippers into teardown
Days after sending Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Clippers traded their All-Defensive center Ivica Zubac to the Indiana Pacers for Bennedict Mathurin and two first-round picks.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Total Pro Sports / February 5
End of an Era in Cleveland as Iconic Core 4 Banner Comes Down After Blockbuster James Harden Trade
The Cleveland Cavaliers quietly marked the end of an era this week, and the symbolism was unmistakable. Following the franchise-altering trade that sent
Dennis Schroder News / The SportsRush / February 5
Dennis Schroder Takes Shots At Ex-Team Kings’ Defense
On Saturday, the Cleveland Cavaliers face the Kings in Sacramento, marking a quick homecoming for Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis. Both played their first game for the Cavs last night after coming over in a three-way deal that also saw former Cav De’Andre Hunter go to the Kings.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 5
LeBron James' next team is 'obvious' if he decides to extend his career
Is James bound for one "obvious" team if he elects to play another season?
Cleveland Cavaliers News / EssentiallySports / February 5
Darius Garland Breaks Silence After Private Message on Donovan Mitchell Pairing Leaks
At first, the reports about Darius Garland’s exit were financial, but later, the real reason was discontent with teammate Donovan Mitchell. Ironically, the LA Clippers newest player’s first appearance was against his former team, the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Donovan Mitchell News / HITC / February 4
How James Harden and Donovan Mitchell feel about playing together after Cavaliers trade
The Cleveland Cavaliers have taken a decisive step by bringing James Harden into the organisation. The move has naturally prompted discussion about how the former MVP will fit alongside Donovan Mitchell, one of the team’s central figures.
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