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NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / January 13

How the Cleveland Cavaliers fell short Monday night against Utah Jazz

The Cleveland Cavaliers fell short of continuing their move in the right direction with a 123-112 loss to the Utah Jazz on Monday. Guard Donovan Mitchell ended the night with 21 points after notching two solid scoring nights in a split series against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Donovan Mitchell News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 13

Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell gives young Jazz guard strong NBA All-Star endorsement

After the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 123-112 loss on Monday night, Donovan Mitchell went out of his way to campaign for Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George as a first-time NBA All-Star.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 13

Cavs sticking by De’Andre Hunter’s side despite struggles: ‘He’ll snap out of it’

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson referenced “the psychology of sports” as a reason for his team’s 123-112 loss to the Utah Jazz at home on Monday night.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / January 12

Player Grades: Cavs vs Jazz – Nae’Qwan Tomlin is everywhere in upsetting loss

The Cleveland Cavaliers shouldn’t be happy about this one. Nae’Qwan Tomlin might be the only player who deserves to feel good. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / January 12

Winners and Losers: Cavs vs Jazz – Worst loss of the season ends with Cavs booed off the floor

The Cleveland Cavaliers followed up arguably their best win of the season with perhaps their worst loss. Let’s talk about it. Tomlin has injected life into this Cavalier team all season long.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / January 12

Three big reasons why it's starting to feel like the Cavaliers have turned a corner

The Cleveland Cavaliers have won five of their last seven games, four of which were against teams currently in the playoffs. This bodes well for a Cavs roster that could not find quality wins a few months ago.

Craig Porter News / Fear The Sword / January 12

Craig Porter Jr. is the backup point guard the Cavs need

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been searching for reliable reserve point guard play for a little while now. They had it last year with Ty Jerome, who turned in the best season of his career and earned a lucrative deal from the Memphis Grizzlies.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / January 12

Cleveland Cavaliers surprise player helping team move up NBA power rankings

The Cleveland Cavaliers are pouring it on the offensive end as of late, scoring 120 points or more in each of their last three games. The Cavs' positive momentum on offense has them moving up the ladder in NBA.com writer John Schuhmann's power rankings.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / January 12

Cleveland Cavaliers head into Utah Jazz game with recent history on their side

The Cleveland Cavaliers head into their matchup with the Utah Jazz on Monday night carrying momentum, confidence, and a favorable recent record against their opponent.

Max Strus News / Hoops Wire / January 12

Cavs’ hopes of Max Strus return suddenly cloudy

The Cavaliers are waiting. And waiting. And waiting some more. The hope, of course, centers on Max Strus, who has been sidelined since the offseason with a Jones fracture in his foot.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 10

Cavs can alleviate pressure on Donovan Mitchell with catalyst Darius Garland: ‘He’s our electricity’

Donovan Mitchell’s start on Saturday was fast, but as the game went on, the Cleveland Cavaliers showed that they don’t have to rely on their six-time All-Star.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / January 11

Audio catches Donovan Mitchell’s exchange with Rudy Gobert

Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert had a moment on the court during Saturday’s game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.

Sam Merrill News / Fear The Sword / January 10

Sam Merrill brings much-needed ‘randomness’ and ‘chaos’ to Cavs’ starting lineup in win over Timberwolves

The Cleveland Cavaliers used their 22nd different starting lineup of the season in Saturday’s 146-134 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. After the team’s best offensive showing of the season, it’s fair to wonder whether or not Sam Merrill should be in the starting lineup going forward.

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Evan Mobley News / Fear The Sword / January 10

Winners and Losers: Cavs vs Wolves – Evan Mobley dominates the second half

The Cleveland Cavaliers got their revenge, beating the Minnesota Timberwolves behind a dominant second half. If you’re in line for another Evan Mobley leap, stay in line!

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Field Level Media / January 10

Five Cavs score 20-plus points as Wolves' win streak ends

Donovan Mitchell scored 28 points and dished out eight assists and Jarrett Allen had 16 points and 11 rebounds as the Cleveland Cavaliers pulled away for a 146-134 victory over the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday afternoon.

Darius Garland News / Hoops Wire / January 10

Cavs’ Darius Garland may be turning corner, but consistency still needed

Tuesday night in Indiana felt like a throwback. Or at least a reminder. With Donovan Mitchell sidelined, Darius Garland took over late, scoring 14 fourth-quarter points on a spotless 7-for-7 shooting night to lift the Cavaliers to a 120-116 road win.

Darius Garland News / Hoops Wire / January 7

Cavs’ Darius Garland: ‘Our first three quarters need to be like our fourth’

With no Donovan Mitchell around to bail them out, the Cavaliers needed someone else to take over Tuesday night. Darius Garland, anyone? Down nine going

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 7

Cavaliers rally to hand Pacers franchise-record 13th straight loss

Darius Garland posted 29 points and six assists as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat Indiana 120-116 on Tuesday night in Indianapolis, sending the Pacers to their franchise-record 13th consecutive loss.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Field Level Media / January 6

Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell (rest) out vs. Pacers

Cleveland Cavaliers star guard Donovan Mitchell has been ruled out of Tuesday's game against the host Indiana Pacers due to rest. Mitchell, 29, boasts team-best averages in points (29.8), assists (5.4) and steals (1.5) in 34 games this season.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Larry Brown Sports / December 31

Darius Garland gets a rare technical foul for flopping

The NBA is trying its best to keep floppers on their toes again. Darius Garland and the Cleveland Cavaliers battled the Phoenix Suns at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio on Wednesday.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 29

Cavaliers could be in for a turnaround after win over Spurs

The Cleveland Cavaliers notched their signature win of the 2025-26 season so far on Monday by going on the road and defeating the San Antonio Spurs, 113-101.

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Max Strus News / Hoops Rumors / December 29

Still No Timeline For Max Strus To Make Season Debut

Cavaliers wing Max Strus underwent surgery in late August to repair a Jones fracture in his left foot. While he has been able to do some individual on-court

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 25