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Evan Mobley News / Fear The Sword / June 25
The new lottery system has changed teambuilding and made Evan Mobley more valuable to the Cavs 
The Cleveland Cavaliers got 10 years older by trading Darius Garland for James Harden at the 2026 trade deadline. To many, myself included, this indicated that the Cavs were finally all-in on winning now.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / June 24
Cavs receive B-minus grade for selection of ‘gunner’ Meleek Thomas
So, the Cavaliers traded down, picked former Arkansas guard Meleek Thomas at No. 34, and then sang his praises afterward. All of it earned them a draft grade of B-minus from ESPN’s Ben Golliver.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / June 24
Cavs Draft Grades: Meleek Thomas
The Cleveland Cavaliers selected Meleek Thomas 34th overall in the 2026 NBA Draft. The 6’4″ combo guard has 3-and-D potential for Cleveland, even if he doesn’t fit their most pressing needs.
The 'No.1 NBA Draft picks' quiz
The NBA implemented a lottery system beginning with the 1985 draft. Since then, 41 players have gone No. 1 overall. How many of the top overall picks from the NBA's lottery era can you name in five minutes?
Koby Altman News / Hoops Wire / June 24
Koby Altman: Cavs couldn’t pass on Meleek Thomas in draft
The Cavaliers believe they got a first-round talent in the second round. After trading down from No. 29 to No. 34 and picking up a future second-round selection, Cleveland selected Arkansas guard Meleek Thomas on Wednesday in the NBA Draft.
The 25 most impactful international NBA draft picks of all-time
The NBA is truly a global league. As such, there have been historical impacts left on the game by players of all walks of life. Some of the game's all-time
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / June 24
What To Know About the Cleveland Cavaliers Newest Draft Pick Meleek Thomas
Last night, the Cleveland Cavaliers were sitting at No. 29 with multiple options available. However, once that pick came around it was traded to the Sacramento Kings.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / June 24
Cavs select Meleek Thomas in NBA Draft: ‘We were excited that he was available in the second round’
The Cleveland Cavaliers have a type: undersized guards. They added another one to the fold as they selected 19-year-old 6’3″ guard Meleek Thomas 34th overall out of the University of Arkansas.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / June 24
NBA Draft Grade for Cavaliers No. 34 Pick Meleek Thomas
The NBA Draft tipped off last night, with many young stars realizing their dream of getting drafted into the highest level of basketball. AJ Dybantsa went No.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / 5 GOATs / June 24
Meleek Thomas drafted, traded to Cleveland Cavaliers: Analysis, contract details, more
The Sacramento Kings selected Arkansas guard Meleek Thomas with the No. 34 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, which has been traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / June 24
NBA Rumors: Cavs, Jarrett Allen, Blazers, Micah Nori, ESPN
LeBron James has yet to reach a deal with the Lakers in free agency. So naturally, people are still going to bring up the Cavaliers. More specifically, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst said the Lakers would have immediate interest in a sign-and-trade involving James if it meant acquiring Cavs center Jarrett Allen.
Every NBA team's best-ever second-round draft pick
In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 24
Insider floats idea of Lakers adding All-Star big man in LeBron James sign-and-trade
Could the Lakers resolve LeBron's future with this interesting move?
Jaylen Brown News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / June 24
Jaylen Brown Emerging As Trade Candidate for Cavaliers After Giannis Trade
On June 22nd, the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade saga finally ended as he was traded to the Miami Heat. Multiple teams were on the table and made bids for the Greek Freak.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / June 24
Best Available NBA Draft Prospects for Cleveland Cavaliers in Round 2
The Cleveland Cavaliers unsurprisingly traded out of the No. 29 overall selection in Round 1 of the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday night. Cavs President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman made a deal with the Sacramento Kings, who moved up to No.
Dean Wade News / Fear The Sword / June 24
Cavs final report card: Dean Wade
Dean Wade has long been the Cleveland Cavaliers‘ only real option on the wing. That once again proved true this season when they traded De’Andre Hunter in February.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 24
Cavaliers draft, trades UConn legend to Kings for multiple picks
The Cleveland Cavaliers entered the 2026 NBA Draft anticipated to land a UConn basketball star. Except Alex Karaban landed at No. 29 over the projected pick Tarris Reed.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 23
Three NBA players who will out-earn their next contract
These are three players who, at the right price and with the right team, could be the final pieces to an NBA championship run and may out-earn whatever contract they get next.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / HITC / June 23
Kyrie Irving goes off on ‘psychotic’ media narrative over missing 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers reunion
Kyrie Irving has hit back at what he described as a “psychotic” media narrative after questions emerged over his absence from the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 2016 championship reunion.
Craig Porter News / Hoops Rumors / June 22
Cavs Exercise Option On Craig Porter Jr.’s Contract
The Cavaliers have exercised their option on Craig Porter Jr.‘s contract for next season, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com tweets. The club option of $2,406,205 is non-guaranteed; it becomes fully guaranteed if he’s still on the roster through Jan.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Larry Brown Sports / June 20
Kyrie Irving reacts after allegedly ghosting Cavaliers’ championship reunion
Kyrie Irving offered a response to claims that he ghosted his former Cleveland Cavaliers teammates at a recent championship reunion — sort of. Irving posted a photo on Instagram Friday commemorating the Cavaliers’ 2016 championship team.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / The Spun / June 20
Kyrie Irving Breaks Silence On Him Missing Cavaliers' Championship Reunion
The Cleveland Cavaliers celebrated the 10-year reunion of their NBA championship run this week, but fans noticed that Kyrie Irving wasn't present. LeBron James, Kevin Love, Iman Shumpert, Tristan Thompson, Richard Jefferson, J.R.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Larry Brown Sports / June 17
Kevin Love shares an incredible 2016 Cavaliers reunion photo
It has been almost 10 years since the Cleveland Cavaliers pulled off the biggest comeback in NBA Finals history, and LeBron James and some members of that squad have linked up across the pond for a reunion.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Larry Brown Sports / June 16
Report: Cavaliers could trade away notable player this offseason
The Cleveland Cavaliers could become the latest of many NBA teams to trade away Dennis The Menace. Cleveland is looking to shed some salary this offseason, Brian Windhorst of ESPN reported Tuesday during a local radio appearance.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Total Pro Sports / June 16
Veteran Guard Emerges as Potential Trade Candidate Amid Cleveland Cavaliers’ Salary-Shedding Plans
Just as the NBA season is officially over, teams, including the Cleveland Cavaliers, are actively looking to move key pieces in the trade season. While the team looks like a roster in need of a major shift, a recent name has popped up in the conversation.
Riley Minix News / Hoops Rumors / June 13
Cavs’ Riley Minix Reportedly Nearing Deal With ASVEL
Cavaliers forward Riley Minix is close to signing a contract with ASVEL in France, according to a report from Blazo Komnenic of Meridian Sport (hat tip to Eurohoops).
James Harden News / Yardbarker / June 14
James Harden arrest comes at worst possible time for veteran guard
Before a looming decision on his 2026-27 player option, Harden has a more immediate concern.
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