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Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland call attention to Cavs’ crippling characteristic

The Cleveland Cavaliers continue to take one step forward and two steps back. Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland wasted little time pinpointing the most maddening characteristic of the Cavs after their disheartening 99-94 loss to a Golden State Warriors team that was down nine players.

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Cavaliers lack momentum as they lose to the Warriors

After recording highs against the San Antonio Spurs, the Cleveland Cavaliers somehow managed to do a total 360 on Saturday against the Golden State Warriors.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 6

Match made in heaven? Giannis Antetokounmpo trade to Cavaliers would be win-win

Cleveland could pair the Greek Freak with Mitchell to form what would be the top tandem in the East.

This Eastern Conference team makes sense for Antetokounmpo

Insider provides thoughts on Hawks’ quest for Antetokounmpo

Antetokounmpo thought trade to Knicks almost materialized

Doc Rivers: Bucks to be cautious with Antetokounmpo, even if he's 'frustrated'

Why the Bucks should be in no hurry to trade Antetokounmpo

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 6

What to know about Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Golden State Warriors renewed rivalry

Whenever you think of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors, you instantly think of the long-standing rivalry in the 2010s that reached the NBA Finals.

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The 'NBA Assist Champions since 1976-77' quiz

How many of the players to win the NBA's assist title since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 season can you name in five minutes?

The '1,000 double-figure NBA games' quiz

The '2024-25 NBA assist leaders' quiz

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 6

Cleveland Cavaliers rookie out for second-straight game due to personal reasons

Despite a rocky start to the 2025-26 season, the Cleveland Cavaliers are four games above .500. On Friday, Dec. 5, the Cavaliers played host to the San Antonio Spurs, downing them 130-117, at Rocket Arena.

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Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 6

Cleveland Cavaliers have found their secret weapon due to injuries

What a difference a year makes for a Cleveland Cavaliers player, who has been arguably the biggest standout in a season riddled with injuries. And it was as clear as any, based on his performance against the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 6

Cavaliers legend explains why it's far too early to worry about struggles

Before the season, the aspirations for NBA championship was high with all Cleveland Cavaliers fans after how close the team has been in recent years. The first 23 games of the season have been nothing but a massive disappointment as the team are in second place in the Central Division behind the hot Detroit Pistons.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 6

Cleveland Cavaliers grab much-needed win vs. Victor Wembanyama-less San Antonio Spurs

The Cleveland Cavaliers are winners once again after beating the San Antonio Spurs 130-116 on inside Rocket Arena. With their city edition threads and court on full display, the Cavs turned back the clock and played like the No.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 6

Cavs find right mix of experience, youth with five-man combo: ‘That’s a lot of energy right there’

Winning their first home game since Nov. 23, the Cleveland Cavaliers may have found their most balanced five-man combination in Friday’s 130-117 victory over the San Antonio Spurs.

Jaylon Tyson News / Fear The Sword / December 6

8 Takeaways from Cavs 130-117 win over Spurs: Jaylon Tyson is what Cavaliers ‘need’

The Cleveland Cavaliers picked up a much-needed win as they defeated the San Antonio Spurs 130-117 thanks to a momentum-changing third-quarter run. For maybe the first time all season, the Cavs played the level of basketball they made look routine last year.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 5

Cavaliers use big 3rd quarter to overcome Spurs

Donovan Mitchell scored 28 points and Jaylon Tyson tallied 16 of his 24 points in the second half as the Cleveland Cavaliers used a big third-quarter run to beat the visiting San Antonio Spurs 130-117 on Friday night.

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The 'SEC football champions since 1992' quiz

The 'Receiving leaders by NFL team' quiz

The '100-scrimmage-yard games since 2023' quiz

The 'Most passing + rushing TD games in a season' quiz

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 5

Aside from a mental test, Cavs must meet another demanding challenge

The Cleveland Cavaliers have a myriad of problems at 13-9 at the beginning of December, but aside from being short-handed and questions of mental makeup, there’s an elephant in the room that demands more urgency.

Donovan Mitchell News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 5

Donovan Mitchell demanding more from the Cavaliers ahead of San Antonio clash

Donovan Mitchell is leading the war cry for the Cleveland Cavaliers, who do battle with the San Antonio Spurs tonight (Friday). From second in mid-November

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 5

San Antonio Spurs vs. Cleveland Cavaliers game Friday: Preview, Breakdown

The Cavaliers allowed 39 free throws in their loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday. This has become a recurring theme throughout the year for

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Larry Brown Sports / December 4

Cavaliers hit with repeat offender fine from NBA

The Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday were hit with a fine from the NBA for being repeat offenders of the Player Participation Policy. The Cavs rested a healthy Darius Garland for a nationally televised game against the Toronto Raptors on Nov.

Darius Garland News / Hoops Wire / December 4

Cavs fined second time for participation penalty after Darius Garland held out

The Cavaliers picked up their second player participation violation of the season on Thursday, which is not where you want to be just 23 games in. The league reviewed Cleveland’s decision to sit Darius Garland for a nationally televised game against the Raptors, one night after he played, and ruled that he should have been available.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 4

Cavaliers trade Evan Mobley for Giannis in latest Zach Lowe proposal

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been on the struggle bus as of late, dropping to 13-10 on Wednesday night with an inexplicable home loss to the lowly Portland Trail Blazers.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / December 4

NBA announces punishment for Cleveland Cavaliers

This is Cleveland’s second player-participation violation of the season.

Three possible landing spots for Chris Paul after Clippers exit

The 25 greatest trios in NBA history

The 'Active 30-point games in an NBA season leaders' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 4

Blazers' Avdija continues All-Star season in win over Cavs

Blazers' Deni Avdija continues All-Star season in win over Cavaliers

Portland's forward had 27 points, eight rebounds and seven assists and shot 16-of-17 from the foul line.

Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

The '2024-25 NBA double-double leaders' quiz

NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 3

Cavs flat again in loss to Blazers, as early-season funk deepens

Random dribbles following the Cavaliers’ ugly 122-110 home loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday. 1. Something’s off with the Cavaliers. 2. Coach Kenny Atkinson keeps mentioning spirit, and he’s not wrong.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 3