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Dean Wade giving Cavs reason to stick with starting group

Dean Wade giving Cavs reason to stick with starting group

The Cavaliers thought about a change. But Dean Wade made them feel differently. Down 2-0 to the Pistons, coach Kenny Atkinson considered adjusting the starting lineup.

Evan Mobley News / NBA Analysis Network / May 13
Evan Mobley is becoming Cleveland’s cleanest answer in Pistons-Cavaliers Game 5

Evan Mobley is becoming Cleveland’s cleanest answer in Pistons-Cavaliers Game 5

Cleveland got the obvious jolt from Donovan Mitchell in Game 4, but the more durable part of its comeback in this series might be Evan Mobley’s two-way control.

Donovan Mitchell News / Total Pro Sports / May 13
Donovan Mitchell Injury Update: Will Cavaliers Star Play In Game 5 vs. Pistons?

Donovan Mitchell Injury Update: Will Cavaliers Star Play In Game 5 vs. Pistons?

The Cleveland Cavaliers kicked off their conference semifinals series against the Detroit Pistons with a rough start, dropping the first two games. However, they turned things around in Game 3 and truly unleashed their potential in Game 4, thanks to the stellar performance of Donovan Mitchell.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / May 13
Blockbuster Trade Proposal: Donovan Mitchell To Heat; Cavaliers Get Tyler Herro And Multiple Assets

Blockbuster Trade Proposal: Donovan Mitchell To Heat; Cavaliers Get Tyler Herro And Multiple Assets

A blockbuster trade proposal involving Donovan Mitchell and the Miami Heat is starting to gain traction after Bleacher Report’s Andy Bailey suggested a massive offseason framework involving the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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The 'Active NBA double-double leaders' quiz

The 'Active NBA double-double leaders' quiz

How many of the active players in the NBA with at least 100 double-doubles in their career can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most 20-point playoff games by team' quiz
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Donovan Mitchell News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / May 13
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Detroit Pistons Game 5: Preview, Breakdown

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Detroit Pistons Game 5: Preview, Breakdown

“Shoutout to Breakfast Factory," Donovan Mitchell said postgame when speaking with the media after an electrifying performance that helped the Cleveland Cavaliers tie the series with the Detroit Pistons.

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The 25 best rookie seasons in NBA history

The 25 best rookie seasons in NBA history

Rookies are exciting for teams and their fans because they represent potential, hope for the future. While it can take years to see how a prospect will pan out, sometimes it clicks right away.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Yardbarker / May 13
Cavs have a James Harden problem that they need to solve quickly

Cavaliers have a James Harden problem that they need to solve quickly

The Detroit Pistons and Cavaliers are all tied up at 2-2 in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Donovan Mitchell's historic second half evens Cavaliers-Pistons series
Pistons' J.B. Bickerstaff calls officiating 'unacceptable' after Game 4 loss to Cavaliers
The 'Most 11-assist NBA Playoff games' quiz
Donovan Mitchell News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / May 12
Donovan Mitchell Said Something Interesting After Cavs Game 4 Victory

Donovan Mitchell Said Something Interesting After Cavs Game 4 Victory

The Cleveland Cavaliers were searching for energy Sunday night. Searching for rhythm. Searching for somebody willing to take control before the series completely slipped away.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 12
Cavs’ James Harden compares Donovan Mitchell relationship to Celtics’ star championship duo

Cavs’ James Harden compares Donovan Mitchell relationship to Celtics’ star championship duo

Even midway through the second round of the NBA playoffs, James Harden and Donovan Mitchell are learning about each other on the fly. When it comes together

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Total Apex Sports / May 12
Mitchell Delivers a Historic Second‑Half Eruption as Cavaliers Even the Series

Mitchell Delivers a Historic Second‑Half Eruption as Cavaliers Even the Series

Cleveland didn’t just need a spark. They needed a lifeline. And on a night when the season felt like it was inching toward the edge, Mitchell delivered something far bigger than that—he delivered a performance that will live in Cavaliers playoff lore.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / May 12

If LeBron returns to Cleveland, this would be why

If you have remained a Cleveland Cavaliers fan since LeBron James departed the franchise for a second time back in 2018, you would know that, despite the varying degrees of success the team has endured since then, the main question on everyone’s mind has been whether and when LeBron would end his career in the Wine and Gold.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / HITC / May 12
Donovan Mitchell overtakes Kyrie Irving’s Cavs mark but LeBron James stays untouchable

Donovan Mitchell overtakes Kyrie Irving’s Cavs mark but LeBron James stays untouchable

Donovan Mitchell gave the Cleveland Cavaliers exactly what they needed on Monday night, turning Game 4 against the Detroit Pistons into his own statement.

NBA News / Yardbarker
The 25 best No. 2 overall draft picks in NBA history

The 25 best No. 2 overall draft picks in NBA history

The No. 1 pick is the prize of the draft. That's obvious, but sometimes, the second pick can be almost, or even more, valuable. These are the greatest No.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / May 12
Member of Cavs’ 2016 Title Team Encouraged by Evan Mobley in Victory Over Pistons

Member of Cavs’ 2016 Title Team Encouraged by Evan Mobley in Victory Over Pistons

Channing Frye liked what he saw from the Cleveland Cavaliers in games three and four of their Eastern Conference semifinal series with Detroit. Frye, part

Donovan Mitchell News / EasySportz / May 12
Donovan Mitchell Just Delivered One Of The Greatest Playoff Halves Ever

Donovan Mitchell Just Delivered One Of The Greatest Playoff Halves Ever

The Cleveland Cavaliers looked dead in the water Monday night. Down at halftime. Losing momentum. On the verge of falling into a brutal 3-1 series hole against the rising Detroit Pistons.

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The 'NFL's active 1K-rushers' quiz
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The 'Active NBA double-double leaders' quiz
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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Most 11-assist NBA Playoff games' quiz

The 'Most 11-assist NBA Playoff games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to dish out 11 or more assists in at least 10 postseason games can you name in five minutes?

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / May 12
Cavaliers vs. Pistons Game 5 – 2026 NBA Playoffs: Prediction, Odds, and Injury Updates (May 13)

Cavaliers vs. Pistons Game 5 – 2026 NBA Playoffs: Prediction, Odds, and Injury Updates (May 13)

James Harden put his injury scare behind him to deliver some decent performances. With Chris Fedor reporting a probable hand injury, the veteran star dropped an impressive 24 points to lead his team to victory.

Evan Mobley News / HITC / May 12
Evan Mobley reaches Michael Jordan territory as Cavs tie Pistons series at 2-2

Evan Mobley reaches Michael Jordan territory as Cavs tie Pistons series at 2-2

The Cleveland Cavaliers pulled the series level on Monday night, beating the Detroit Pistons 112-103 in Game 4 to make it 2-2. Donovan Mitchell was the defining figure, finishing with 43 points and dragging Cleveland through the key moments when the game threatened to swing back towards Detroit.

J.B. Bickerstaff News / Yardbarker / May 12
Pistons HC calls officiating 'unacceptable' after Game 4 loss

Pistons' J.B. Bickerstaff calls officiating 'unacceptable' after Game 4 loss to Cavaliers

The Detroit Pistons started out their series against the Cleveland Cavaliers with the looks and vibe of a blowout, going 2-0 after their first two games in front of a hometown crowd in Detroit.

Donovan Mitchell's 39-point half lifts Cavs level with Pistons at 2-2
Caris LeVert taunts Donovan Mitchell during Game 4
Cade Cunningham makes blunt admission about his turnovers
The 'Most 25-point NBA Playoff games' quiz
Donovan Mitchell News / Yardbarker / May 12
Donovan Mitchell's historic second half evens Cavaliers-Pistons series

Donovan Mitchell's historic second half evens Cavaliers-Pistons series

For 24 minutes, Game 4 between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons was another tight struggle. Then Donovan Mitchell and the Cavs came out of the locker room with guns blazing and put the game away in the first six minutes of the second half.

Mitchell sets absurd record to crush Pistons in Game 4
Caris LeVert taunts Mitchell during Game 4
Pistons' J.B. Bickerstaff calls officiating 'unacceptable' after Game 4
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Thomas Bryant News / Athlon Sports / May 11
Cavaliers-Pistons Injury Update: Will Thomas Bryant Play in Game 4

Cavaliers-Pistons Injury Update: Will Thomas Bryant Play in Game 4

The Cleveland Cavaliers, who came into the NBA playoffs as the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference, had a tough test in the first round, beating the Toronto Raptors in seven games.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / May 11
Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson delivered message to James Harden before big Game 3

Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson delivered message to James Harden before big Game 3

James Harden looked like the closer the Cavaliers needed in Game 3. He delivered late buckets Saturday to push Cleveland past Detroit and swing the tone of the series.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 9
Dennis Schroder had the craziest flop of the NBA playoffs

Dennis Schroder had the craziest flop of the NBA playoffs

Dennis Schroder was flopping around like a fish out of water during Saturday’s game. The Cleveland Cavaliers guard Schroder went viral in Saturday’s Game 3 against the Detroit Pistons for a generational flop.

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