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Cavaliers Have Several Decisions To Make As NBA Trade Season Heats Up

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been one of the biggest disappointments in the NBA in the early going. The Cavaliers entered the season with high expectations, but they have gotten off to a surprisingly slow start. As a result, the Cavaliers have a lot of decisions to make between now and the trade deadline.

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Donovan Mitchell’s preferred Kenny Atkinson replacement revealed in new report

The Cleveland Cavaliers have failed to live up to expectations throughout the first few months of their season. The team entered 2025 with legitimate title aspirations.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 22

Cleveland Cavaliers can't catch a break in latest NBA power rankings

The Cleveland Cavaliers are a shell of who they were last season, barely keeping up with the 500 record. The team continues to be ravaged by injuries, but the players that are on the court aren't performing up to their standard either.

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The 'NBA Christmas Day 40-point games' quiz

In NBA history, a player has scored 40 or more points on Christmas Day on 30 occasions. How many of those can you name in five minutes?

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Dan Gilbert News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 22

Why Dan Gilbert will have a close eye on Cavaliers vs. Hornets matchup on Monday

Last season, the Cleveland Cavaliers struck fear into opponents when they played at Rocket Arena. How times have changed. As Christmas Day approaches, the Cavs face the Charlotte Hornets tonight (Monday), having lost three in a row and five of the last six.

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Darius Garland News / Hoops Wire / December 22

Kings among teams with trade interest in Cavs’ Darius Garland

The Kings are searching for a point guard again. And one familiar name keeps popping up. According to Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal, Sacramento has kept an eye on Cavaliers All-Star Darius Garland as it looks for a long-term answer at the position following last season’s trade of De’Aaron Fox to the Spurs.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / December 22

NBA source: Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson ‘hasn’t shown he can take a contender over the top’

Kenny Atkinson is the reigning NBA Coach of the Year and there’s no doubt it was well-deserved. But this is a What Have You Done For Me Lately job and when it comes to that … well, let’s just say things haven’t been smooth for Atkinson and the Cavaliers.

Darius Garland News / Hoops Wire / December 22

Cavs’ Darius Garland viewed as safest option for teams seeking point guard upgrade

With the Cavaliers struggling at the start, the trade winds are a-blowin’. The list of names in those winds is fairly long, and yes, All-Star point guard Darius Garland is among them.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 22

Brian Windhorst shares Cavaliers trade outlook from team sources

Amid a three-game skid and only one game over .500, the Cleveland Cavaliers are reportedly staying pat in trade talks, for now, as ESPN’s Brian Windhorst relayed.

Dean Wade News / Hoops Wire / December 22

Cavs’ Dean Wade cited as player to monitor ahead of NBA trade deadline

One member of the Cavaliers to keep a close eye on ahead of the February 5 trade deadline? None other than forward Dean Wade, according to Grant Afseth of Dallas Hoops Journal.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 22

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Charlotte Hornets game Monday: Preview, Breakdown

One loss away before the Cavs front office ends up likely making a big move. Two days off for the team as they return tonight to play the Hornets again.

Kenny Atkinson News / Fear The Sword / December 22

Firing Kenny Atkinson wouldn’t solve any of the Cavs’ actual issues

Seemingly everything that could go wrong for the Cleveland Cavaliers this season has. The Cavs can’t stay healthy, can’t make open shots, and aren’t playing hard.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / December 22

3 Things to watch for in Cavs vs Hornets

The Cleveland Cavaliers are as desperate as they ever have been for a win. This team really needs something to feel good about. Let’s check three things to watch for tonight.

Kenny Atkinson News / Hoops Wire / December 22

Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson safe despite speculation

There are at least some quiet rumbles making the rounds about coach Kenny Atkinson and his job security with the Cavaliers. Nothing loud. Nothing imminent.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / December 21

Multiple Cavaliers could return from injury for matchup against Hornets

The Cleveland Cavaliers may be getting some much-needed reinforcements for Monday’s game against the Charlotte Hornets. Superstar Donovan Mitchell could be returning to the lineup after missing Friday’s loss to the Chicago Bulls with an illness.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 21

Cavaliers out to avenge loss to Hornets, rediscover home success

The Cleveland Cavaliers put fear into the hearts of most opponents that came into their arena last season. That isn't the case anymore. Cleveland has lost five of its last six home games, including a 119-111 overtime loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Dec.

Kenny Atkinson News / Fear The Sword / December 21

‘Pressure’ is reportedly mounting on Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson

Things aren’t going well for the Cleveland Cavaliers this season. They’ve been the most disappointing team in the league this season. Their record is now 15-14 after their last five losses have come against teams they have better records than.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 21

Why the Cleveland Cavaliers need to be wary of underrated opponent this week

The start of the Cleveland Cavaliers' 2025-26 campaign has been one to forget. Through the season's first 28 games, the team has won just 15 games and has faced countless injuries and issues.

Dan Gilbert News / Hoops Rumors / December 20

Owner Dan Gilbert ‘Very Unhappy’ With Cavaliers’ Play

Owner Dan Gilbert has been “very unhappy” with the Cavaliers‘ performance this season, particularly over the past few weeks as the team has dropped eight of its last 11 games, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com reported (Twitter video link) on the Wine and Gold Talk podcast (YouTube link).

Donovan Mitchell News / Athlon Sports / December 20

Troubling Donovan Mitchell Development Emerges After Cavs Send Him Home

Donovan Mitchell was nowhere to be found on Friday as the Cleveland Cavaliers suffered a 136-125 loss to the Chicago Bulls. With their star player out of action, the Cavs struggled to keep up with the Bulls, resulting in another home loss for Cleveland.

Kenny Atkinson News / NBA Analysis Network / December 19

Brian Windhorst calls out Kenny Atkinson and Cleveland Cavaliers amid their struggles

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been one of the most disappointing teams this season. After winning 64 games last season, the Cleveland Cavaliers were considered to be a heavy favorite to come out of the Eastern Conference this season.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 19

Bill Simmons floats Darius Garland trade to fix Cavaliers second apron crisis

The 2025 Cleveland Cavaliers have a winning record this year, but have looked inconsistent. They have talent, but they are stuck with their roster at the moment due to how much money is owed to their best players.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 18

Pistons' J.B. Bickerstaff getting last laugh on his old team

After he brought the team back to respectability, the Cleveland Cavaliers fired their old coach J.B. Bickerstaff in 2024. Since then, he's turned the Detroit Pistons around.

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