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Kenny Atkinson News / Fear The Sword / March 18

Kenny Atkinson is still evaluating who will be in the Cavs’ playoff rotation

The Cleveland Cavaliers are a much different team now than they were at the beginning of the season. They came into this year with Darius Garland, Lonzo Ball, and De’Andre Hunter as integral parts of the team.

Dennis Schroder News / Last Word On Sports / March 18

Cavs’ Dennis Schroder Critiques Kings’ Integrity

After leading Germany to a bronze medal and winning EuroBasket MVP honors in 2025, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Dennis Schröder was one of the most popular players in the NBA.

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The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

How many of the 44 active NBA players to record a triple-double with 30 points at least once in their career can you name in six minutes?

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James Harden News / Hoops Wire / March 18

SGA or James Harden? Former NBA champion makes his pick

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and James Harden are often compared to each other. It’s easy to see why. Both players have spent a portion of their careers playing for OKC, each owns an NBA MVP award and a league scoring title, or in Harden’s case, three league scoring titles.

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / March 18

Why James Harden Believes Evan Mobley Should’ve Had Better Stats in Latest Cavs Win

The Cleveland Cavaliers returned to winning ways with an impressive 123–116 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, bouncing back from their recent loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / March 18

Two Big Takeaways From Cleveland Cavaliers Victory Over Milwaukee Bucks

Call it what you want, but a win is a win. The Cleveland Cavaliers ended a back-and-forth bout with a 123-116 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday.

Max Strus News / Hardwood Heroics / March 18

Cleveland Cavaliers Coach Admits Lineup Dilemma as Max Strus Returns From Long Injury Hiatus

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson is still figuring out how to integrate Max Strus into his rotation after the 29-year-old swingman recently returned from his serious foot injury.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / March 18

How the Cavaliers Snuck Past Short-Handed Bucks Amidst Three-Game Road Trip

The Cleveland Cavaliers bounced back after a loss to the Dallas Mavericks by defeating the Bucks in Milwaukee by a score of 123-116. With the win, the Cavs improved to 42-27, and improved their away record to 20-14.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 18

Cavs’ dream seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs

It’s the fourth year of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ contending journey with Donovan Mitchell in town, and they are yet to make it past the second round of the NBA playoffs.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

Donovan Mitchell News / EssentiallySports / March 18

Graphic Photo From Cavs-Bucks Confirms Donovan Mitchell’s Concerning Eye Injury

Today was only the thirteenth time this season that Donovan Mitchell scored to register 20 points in a game. The Cleveland Cavaliers talisman struggled against a shorthanded Milwaukee Bucks.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Field Level Media / March 17

Evan Mobley and James Harden tally 27 each as Cavs stop Bucks

Evan Mobley scored 27 points and grabbed a season-high 15 rebounds, and James Harden had 27 points and six assists as the Cleveland Cavaliers took control in the final seven minutes to beat the host Milwaukee Bucks 123-116 on Tuesday night.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / March 17

Cleveland Cavaliers Pull Away Late To Beat Milwaukee Bucks

The Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t just win a basketball game on Tuesday night; they survived a barrage of three-pointers that would make even the “Splash Brothers” blush.

Max Strus News / Fear The Sword / March 17

Cavalier of the Week: Max Strus

Max Strus finally returned to the court for the Cleveland Cavaliers this past Sunday after missing the entire season to this point with a Jones fracture.

Jarrett Allen News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 17

Why Jarrett Allen’s knee injury is concerning for the Cavs

The Cleveland Cavaliers announced Monday night that Jarrett Allen will miss the team’s upcoming three-game road trip with knee tendinitis, which will extend his absence to 18 days since initially sustaining the injury.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Scoop B / March 17

The Defensive Architect: Dean Wade on Evolution, Influences & the Cavs’ 10-Year Quest

The Cleveland Cavaliers find themselves at a poetic crossroads in 2026. Exactly one decade after the franchise’s historic 2016 championship, the current roster is fueled by a similar blend of gritty defense and versatile floor spacing.

Donovan Mitchell News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / March 17

Donovan Mitchell Trade Scenario Emerges if Cleveland Cavaliers Fall Short

The Cleveland Cavaliers could face a significant decision this offseason, potentially involving trading their star guard, Donovan Mitchell. Mitchell will enter the second year of his three-year, $150 million contract extension he signed last offseason, but he has a player option for the 2027-28 season.

Jarrett Allen News / Hoops Rumors / March 16

Cavs’ Jarrett Allen (Knee) Out At Least Three More Games

Starting center Jarrett Allen continues to deal with tendonitis in his right knee and will miss Cleveland’s upcoming three-game road trip, which begins on Tuesday in Milwaukee, the Cavaliers announced in a press release (Twitter link).

Evan Mobley News / Field Level Media / March 13

Evan Mobley scores 23 in first half as Cavs crush Mavs

Evan Mobley scored 23 of his season-high-tying 29 points in the first half and Donovan Mitchell posted 24 points and eight assists, lifting the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 138-105 win over the host Dallas Mavericks in the first game of a home-and-home set Friday.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 12

Desmond Bane carries Magic offense to fifth straight win

After a slow start to the season, the Orlando Magic have had the NBA's best defense over the last five weeks. With Desmond Bane carrying the offense, the Magic have been tough to beat.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / March 11

Spurs' Victor Wembanyama could make NBA history if he plays in enough games

Victor Wembanyama has put the league on notice in just his third season with the San Antonio Spurs. That was underscored Tuesday, when Wembanyama posted 39 points, 11 rebounds and two blocks in a 125–116 win over the Boston Celtics.

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