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On YouTubeCleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / May 26
Mitchell, Harden Express Desire To Remain With Cavs
The Cavaliers‘ season ended in disappointing fashion on Monday night, as the team couldn’t muster enough resistance to prevent the Knicks from completing a dominant four-game sweep.
James Harden News / HITC / May 26
James Harden disappoints again as unwanted playoff trend returns for the 6th time this year
James Harden has spent years under scrutiny for whether his regular-season reputation consistently carries deep into the playoffs. This postseason did not change that narrative, as Cleveland’s run ended with a 4-0 Eastern Conference Finals sweep by the Knicks.
The '3 3-pointer, 3-block Playoff games' quiz
How many of the 37 players with multiple three three-pointer, three block NBA Playoff games can you name in five minutes?
The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise
As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 26
Donovan Mitchell responds to LeBron James chatter after Knicks sweep Cavaliers in ECF
James turned 41 years old this past December and is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / EssentiallySports / May 26
HOF Announcer Dick Vitale Calls Out Cavs HC’s 'Nonsense' After Donovan Mitchell & Co.’s No-Show in Elimination Game
The New York Knicks outscored the Cavaliers by a combined 77 points this series, the second-largest point differential in a 4-game sweep in the Conference Finals.
The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history
If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.
Dan Gilbert News / Hoops Wire / May 26
Dan Gilbert: Cavs ‘nowhere near’ where they need to be
Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert made one thing clear after the team’s ugly Eastern Conference finals exit. The Cavs may have taken a step forward this season, but they don’t believe they’re close to where they ultimately want to be.
Donovan Mitchell News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 26
Why Cavs’ superstar Donovan Mitchell believes Cleveland could follow Knicks’ path after sweep
Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell believes the organization can eventually follow a similar path to the New York Knicks despite the team’s disappointing Eastern Conference Finals exit Monday night.
James Harden News / Larry Brown Sports / May 26
James Harden had comically bad take after getting swept by Knicks
James Harden took a page out of Kenny Atkinson’s book of questionable postgame takes after getting swept out of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Cleveland Cavaliers star was a no-show with his team’s postseason survival on the line in Game 4 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.
Koby Altman News / Hoops Wire / May 26
Cavs expected to retain top basketball exec Koby Altman
While plenty of questions surround the Cavaliers after their Eastern Conference finals sweep at the hands of the New York Knicks, one thing appears fairly clear.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / May 25
Charles Barkley slams Cavaliers for ‘quitting’ in Game 4 vs. Knicks
Charles Barkley added insult to the Cleveland Cavaliers’ injury on Monday as they limped their way out of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Cavaliers put on a miserable effort in the first half of Game 4 against the New York Knicks, in front of their home fans, no less, at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.
Kenny Atkinson News / Hoops Wire / May 25
Kenny Atkinson hints strongly he expects to return as Cavs coach
Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson sure sounded like a man who expects to be back. Whether he actually will be is another question entirely. The Cavs were embarrassed Monday night in a season-ending 130-93 home loss to the Knicks in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals, completing a stunning sweep in a series that frankly wasn’t very competitive.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 25
Jalen Brunson makes Knicks history with Eastern Conference Finals MVP win
The New York Knicks successfully swept the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals in Game 4 on Monday, with a final score of 130-93, cementing Jalen Brunson and the team in NBA history.
Changes Are Coming After Cavaliers’ Embarrassing Playoff Exit
With eight minutes remaining in Game 4, Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson emptied his bench. The Cavaliers conceded, accepting their fate, getting swept by the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 26
Knicks' team-oriented approach takes them to NBA Finals
For decades, the New York Knicks focused their efforts on attracting a superstar to play in the Big Apple. Now they're back in the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years, thanks to building a true team.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 26
Winners, losers from NBA playoffs: Knicks sweep Cavaliers
The New York Knicks delivered another blowout in a closeout game and turned Rocket Arena into Madison Square Garden Midwest with a 130-93 win. The Cleveland Cavaliers are going home after another ugly loss in front of their home fans, and the Knicks are headed to the Finals for the first time since 1999.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / May 25
Cavs Starting Strus Over Wade For Game 4; Schröder Out
The Cavaliers are making a change to their starting lineup ahead of Monday’s do-or-die Game 4 vs. New York, according to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com, who reports that Max Strus will replace Dean Wade at small forward.
Donovan Mitchell News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / May 25
NBA Champion Wants More From Donovan Mitchell, Better Effort From Cavs in Game 4
Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers have plenty of work to do and it can't be accomplished without increased effort across the board, starting with their superstar guard.
Jaylon Tyson News / Total Pro Sports / May 25
Jaylon Tyson Puts Entire League on Notice as Cavaliers Remain 0-3 Against Knicks
The Cleveland Cavaliers are one loss away from watching their season end. Though fans are far from impressed, given the current motivating factor inside the locker room.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Stadium Rant / May 25
How The Cleveland Cavaliers Season Ended In One Quarter
The Cleveland Cavaliers have found themselves on the brink of elimination, and many people are asking the same question: Where did it all go wrong? The situation Cleveland is in was avoidable to say the least, and they will be kicking themselves for the missed opportunity.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / May 24
Cavs Have Shown No Interest In Trading Mobley For Giannis
After losing Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals to New York on Saturday, the Cavaliers are one game away from being eliminated from the playoffs and having to answer some difficult questions about their roster, which was the NBA’s most expensive in 2025/26.
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