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Cavs’ nightmare 2026 NBA trade deadline scenario that makes disappointing season even worse

Teams must remember that sometimes, fixes feel worse than the problem. The most dangerous deadline moves are the ones that initially feel productive. The Cleveland Cavaliers are learning that lesson the hard way in 2025-26.

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Cavs’ Dean Wade attracting strong trade buzz as deadline nears

The Cavaliers are playing better. Winning more. Looking steadier. That does not mean they are standing still. Dean Wade’s name is coming up in trade talks, and not quietly.

Sam Merrill News / Fear The Sword / January 25

Cavs receive much-needed good news in latest injury report

The Cleveland Cavaliers could be seeing the return of one of their key bench players. Sam Merrill, who has missed the team’s last five games with a right-hand sprain, is listed as questionable for Monday’s game against the Orlando Magic.

Donovan Mitchell News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / January 25

Donovan Mitchell Shows Resilience Amid Cavaliers Struggles, Speaks on Mindset

The Cleveland Cavaliers need Donovan Mitchell to be at the top of his game. The 29-year-old guard is coming off an excellent showing in the Cavaliers' most recent game against the Orlando Magic.

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How many of the active NBA players to score 20 points in at least 200 games in their career can you name in seven minutes?

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Donovan Mitchell News / Field Level Media / January 25

Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell out to torment Magic in rematch

Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard Donovan Mitchell finished sixth in balloting for the Eastern Conference All-Star starters, one spot shy of earning the nod.

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The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / January 25

Teams have been trying to trade for important Cavs forward

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been playing better basketball of late, but there’s reason to believe they could make a move before the Feb. 5 trade deadline.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 25

How Cavs can utilize Donovan Mitchell like Stephen Curry without Darius Garland

Since Darius Garland sprained his right toe 11 days ago, Donovan Mitchell has put a lot of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ burden on his shoulders. Opponents, however, are taking their chances with anyone else handling the ball, constantly double-teaming him when he has it and denying him touches without it.

Dean Wade News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / January 25

Dean Wade Shares His Mental Hack for Back-to-Back Games for Cleveland Cavaliers

The Cavaliers arrived in Orlando at 3am coming off a win in Cleveland over Sacramento which saw significant production from its starters Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, Jaylon Tyson, Jarett Allen and Dean Wade.

Donovan Mitchell News / Fear The Sword / January 25

15 stats to explain Cavs 119-105 victory over Magic

The Cleveland Cavaliers took care of business as they defeated the Orlando Magic 119-105 to win their third game in a row. The stats in the table below are from Cleaning the Glass.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / January 25

Cleveland Cavaliers Cruise To 119-105 Win Over Orlando Magic

The Cleveland Cavaliers continued their much-improved play of late as they easily defeated the Orlando Magic on Saturday night to improve to 27-20 on the season.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 25

Jamahl Mosley gives massive props to Donovan Mitchell after loss to Cleveland Cavaliers

The Orlando Magic left Kia Center on Saturday night with another frustrating result, falling 119-105 to the Cleveland Cavaliers, but Magic head coach Jamahl

Donovan Mitchell News / Fadeaway World / January 24

Donovan Mitchell Carries Cavaliers To Critical Win Over Magic: Fifth In The East And Rising

It was a slow start to the season for the Cleveland Cavaliers, but recent wins have pulled them to seven games over .500 (fifth in the West). Tonight’s road victory (119-105) marked their third straight, and it came against the same Magic team that they eliminated in the 2025 playoffs.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / January 24

How the Cleveland Cavaliers Survived the Back Half of a Back-to-Back

It was a back half of a back-to-back as the Cleveland Cavaliers visited the Orlando Magic. Despite the late night travel following last night's win and still being shorthanded, the Cavs were able to whether the storm and come away with a 119-105 victory.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 24

Watch Cavs’ Evan Mobley put Paolo Banchero on a poster

There are several impactful NBA players who always seem to be on the cusp of superstardom but just cannot cross into the league’s upper echelon. Evan Mobley has yet to gain entry into this elite realm, and consequently, neither have the Cleveland Cavaliers (26-20).

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / January 24

The Cavaliers Are Playing Their Best Basketball of the Season Before Magic Matchup

The Cleveland Cavaliers will face the Orlando Magic tonight (Saturday) and is playing its best basketball of the season. The Cavs have won nine of their last 13 games, climbing from eighth to fifth in the Eastern Conference standings and sitting just one game out of third place.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA Analysis Network / January 24

Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley combined for 62 points as Cavaliers beat Kings for third straight

The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Sacramento Kings 123-118 on Friday night behind Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley, who combined for 62 points. Cleveland has won three straight on the road and nine of its last 13 overall.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / January 24

Cleveland Cavaliers Have Major Decisions Ahead at Trade Deadline

The Cleveland Cavaliers are not playing up to their standard this season, which could suggest a big move at the trade deadline early next month. The Cavs and the other 29 teams in the league are counting down the days to see how everything gets shuffled in the mix.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / January 24

'He Was Like Shaquille Tonight' – Cleveland Cavaliers Star Produces Dominant Performance in Latest Victory Vs. Sacramento Kings

Evan Mobley was sensational in leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 123-118 home win against the Sacramento Kings, so much so that he was compared to another Hall of Famer by head coach Kenny Atkinson during the postgame presser.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 24

Kings coach benches all of his starters — and it works

Kings coach Doug Christie had seen enough.

Donovan Mitchell pours in 33 points as Cavaliers top Kings

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The 'NBA 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

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.

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.

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.

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).

LeBron James has second unfathomable streak end with All-Star Game announcement

Brian Windhorst says he'd pick this lousy Eastern Conference team in a series against Lakers

Ja Morant's stance on a trade is more trouble for the Grizzlies

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Darius Garland News / Hoops Rumors / January 18

Darius Garland Has Grade 1 Toe Sprain, Out At Least 7-10 Days

Two-time All-Star Darius Garland has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 right great toe sprain and will be reevaluated in seven-to-10 days, the Cavaliers announced in a press release.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / January 18

Latest on Cavs’ Darius Garland, Sam Merrill

The Cavaliers are holding their breath again. Point guard Darius Garland and wing Sam Merrill were both injured during Wednesday’s win in Philadelphia and are being evaluated this weekend, according to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com.