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Evan Mobley News / Fear The Sword / January 23

Evan Mobley’s 29 points power Cavs to 123-118 victory over Kings

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers outscored the Sacremento Kings 123-118 to grab their fifth win in their last seven games and ninth in their last 13.

Kenny Atkinson News / Fear The Sword / January 23

Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson is ‘taking suggestions’ on fixing three-point defense

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers haven’t found their usual consistency on the defensive end this season. When asked about why that’s been the case before Friday’s game against the Sacramento Kings, head coach Kenny Atkinson pointed to one thing: Three-point defense.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / January 23

Kenny Atkinson Gives High Praise To Bench Spark Nae’Qwan Tomlin

There aren't any other players on the Cleveland Cavaliers who light up the court when they stop on it as Nae'Qwan Tomlin does. The 25-year-old forward has found his footing with the Cavaliers in the 2025-26 NBA season, his second stint of professional ball.

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NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / January 23

Cleveland Cavaliers Look To Continue Good Stretch Against the Lowly Sacramento Kings

It’s been widely said when the Cleveland Cavaliers run into a slither of good form, they have seemed to have found their rhythm. However, ahead of their matchup with the Sacramento Kings tonight (Friday), they seemed to have found a groove.

Larry Nance Jr. News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / January 23

Larry Nance Jr. Gives Promising Statement on Current Cavaliers Struggles

The 2025-26 NBA season hasn't been one the Cleveland Cavaliers are happy about. They've faced countless injuries, choked away tight-knit games and seemingly lost that special spark that made them one of the league's most feared teams last season.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 22

Lowly Kings arrive while Cavaliers plan to continue to thrive

Eight wins in their last 12 games have given the Cleveland Cavaliers a much-needed boost into fifth place in the Eastern Conference standings. The Cavaliers seek to continue that momentum Friday when the Sacramento Kings make their annual pilgrimage to northeast Ohio.

Darius Garland News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / January 22

Cleveland Cavaliers Recent Struggles Prove Darius Garland’s Importance

Darius Garland's absence has been missed. After suffering another lower-body injury, the Cleveland Cavaliers will be without Garland for the foreseeable future.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / January 22

Cleveland Cavaliers Back in NBA Playoff Spot With Win Over Charlotte Hornets

The Cleveland Cavaliers built a 21-point lead in the first quarter and held on for a 94–87 road win over the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night that continued their impressive run away from the Rocket Arena.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hardwood Heroics / January 22

'The Best Teams Don’t Peak in January' – Why This Cleveland Cavaliers Forward Isn’t Too Worried About the Team’s Lower Seeding

The Cleveland Cavaliers are not the same team they were last season, when they had a 64-18 win-loss card in the regular season. As of this writing, they are 25-20 – good for the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / January 22

Cleveland Cavaliers Hold Off Charlotte Hornets In 94-87 Win

There is an old saying in the NBA: “A win is a win.” It’s the cliché coaches mumble during press conferences when they know their team played like garbage but still managed to escape with a ‘W.’ That is exactly what the Cleveland Cavaliers did in Charlotte.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 21

Defense leads the way in Cavaliers' defeat of Hornets

Donovan Mitchell scored 24 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers were solid on defense on the way to beating the host Charlotte Hornets 94-87 on Wednesday night.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 21

Evan Mobley puts Grant Williams on a poster with rim-rattling dunk

The Cleveland Cavaliers witnessed Evan Mobley throw down one viscous dunk on the Philadelphia 76ers five days ago. Now he put Grant Williams of the Charlotte Hornets on a poster.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / The SportsRush / January 21

Kendrick Perkins Challenges Evan Mobley to Embrace Being Powerful, Help Cavaliers Win a Championship

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ inconsistency this season has been surprising, especially considering they finished No. 1 in the East last year. They lost to the Indiana Pacers in the semifinals, and many felt that 2025–26 would be the year they made a major postseason push.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / January 21

Cleveland Cavaliers Desperate Ahead of NBA Trade Deadline

As we inch closer to the NBA trade deadline on February 5, the most desperate teams will make their move. The trade deadline has shown that no player is safe.

Darius Garland News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / January 21

Why Darius Garland’s Newest Injury Should Concern Cleveland Cavaliers

Darius Garland, Cleveland's beloved playmaking point guard, cannot stay healthy. The two-time All-Star has yet again found himself dealing with the injury bug.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 20

Can Donovan Mitchell, Cavs hold offense together amid another Darius Garland injury?

For the first time since the team officially announced Darius Garland’s right toe sprain, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell addressed his backcourt partner’s ill-timed setback and how the team will have to respond.

Donovan Mitchell News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 20

Why Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell ‘expected’ NBA All-Star starter snub

Unlike last year, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell will not be a 2026 NBA All-Star starter in Los Angeles. The league announced the starting fives for both the Eastern Conference and Western Conference on Monday afternoon, with the six-timer and two-time starter as a notable omission.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 19

Short-handed Thunder take down Cavaliers as Donovan Mitchell struggles

Behind 30 points from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and 28 from Chet Holmgren, the Oklahoma City Thunder (36-8) flexed its muscle in a 136-104 road win over the Cleveland Cavaliers (24-20).

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Darius Garland News / Hoops Rumors / January 18