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Kenny Atkinson Wins Major NBA Award for Keeping Cavaliers in Playoff Race

It’s been a turbulent regular season for the Cleveland Cavaliers. But head coach Kenny Atkinson is finally getting a little bit of respect. On Tuesday afternoon, the NBA named Atkinson the Eastern Conference head coach of the month for February.

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Cavs Insider Says LeBron James Return to Cleveland Is Almost a Done Deal

A Cleveland Cavaliers insider has given his jaw-dropping take on the rolling rumors surrounding LeBron James’ future ahead of next season. James is playing out the final year of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers and is set to become an unrestricted free agent this upcoming off-season.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / March 3

NBA Notes: Cavs, James Harden, Mavericks, Khris Middleton, Hawks

For the Cavaliers, the addition of James Harden hasn’t rocked the boat. It’s steadied it. “They are two guys that are hungry to take that next step,” coach Kenny Atkinson said of Harden and Donovan Mitchell, via ESPN’s Jamal Collier.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / March 3

Where to Watch the Last Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Detroit Pistons Game Tonight: Time, Streaming, Breakdown

Coach Kenny Atkinson stated after the first Pistons game that Donovan Mitchell's absence was not going to be something long term. Now he is missing his third straight game tonight and it has to leave some fans worried.

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The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the players with at least 200-career 30-point games in NBA history can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most 40-point NBA games' quiz

The 'NBA rookie 3-point leaders' quiz

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

James Harden News / Hoops Wire / March 3

James Harden: ‘I’ll figure it out’ as Cavs’ system elevates him

James Harden once declared, “I’m not a system player. I am a system.” With the Cavaliers, he’s something else. As The Ringer’s Michael Pina detailed, Harden’s early impact with the Cavs isn’t about heliocentric dominance.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 3

How Jarrett Allen crushed Kenny Atkinson’s Evan Mobley fears during unprecedented month

The Cleveland Cavaliers are attempting to salvage their season following a disappointing start. Veteran center Jarrett Allen has emerged as an x-factor in the team’s championship pursuit.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / March 3

Cleveland Cavaliers Look To Start Home-Stand Hot vs Detroit Pistons

The Cleveland Cavaliers will look to build another winning streak as they take on the Detroit Pistons tonight at 7:00 p.m. at Rocket Arena. The Cavs game tonight marks the start of a three-game home stand in which the Cavaliers will see the Pistons, Celtics, and 76ers.

Jarrett Allen News / Fear The Sword / March 3

Cavalier of the Week: Jarrett Allen

After feeling like Jarrett Allen was being wasted with the Cleveland Cavaliers at the start of the season, Allen saw an uptick of involvement around the trade deadline.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Athlon Sports / March 3

NBA Referees Made a Mistake in Cavaliers Game

The Cleveland Cavaliers want to pursue the best seed they can for the postseason as they currently rank fourth in the Eastern Conference with a 38-24 record.

James Harden News / Hoops Wire / March 2

Talkin’ Cavs on 92.3 The Fan: James Harden’s impact, playoff outlook

I joined Andy Baskin and Jeff Phelps on 92.3 The Fan to discuss the Cavaliers’ surge since adding James Harden, why the veteran guard has stabilized the offense and whether this group has legitimate NBA Finals upside.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / March 2

Donovan Mitchell steadied Cavs before bold James Harden move

The Cavaliers didn’t panic when the season wobbled. They looked inward. As ESPN’s Jamal Collier detailed, the Cavs leaned heavily on Donovan Mitchell’s leadership during an uneven stretch that included injuries, mounting losses and real questions about the roster’s ceiling.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

Kenny Atkinson News / Hoops Wire / March 2

Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson confident Nets’ rebuild ‘will break through’

Former Brooklyn Nets coach Kenny Atkinson knows what a rebuild looks like. He lived it. So after his Cavaliers edged Brooklyn, 106-102, on Sunday, Atkinson didn’t sound like someone doubting the direction of his former team — even as the Nets dropped their eighth straight.

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The 'Most passing + rushing TD games' quiz

The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

The 'College basketball mythical mascots' quiz

The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / March 2

Cavs’ James Harden: ‘Just love to play basketball — even without the money’

James Harden played through a fractured right thumb Sunday. Then he explained why. The Cavaliers guard returned after a two-game absence and finished with 22 points on just nine shots, along with eight assists and nine rebounds is the win over the Nets.

Donovan Mitchell News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / March 2

Cleveland Cavaliers Proved They Can Survive Scares Without Donovan Mitchell

The Cleveland Cavaliers halted their losing streak at two games as they defeating the Brooklyn Nets 106-102 in a game that went down to the wire. With the win, the Cavaliers move to 38-24 on the season and currently sit three games behind the Boston Celtics and 1.5 games behind the third place New York Knicks.

Lonzo Ball News / Sneakers on SI / March 1

The NBA's 10 Best Basketball Shoes of February

March Madness is here, and even the NBA players are ready for the exciting month in hoops. Throughout February, several of the league's superstars debuted player-exclusive college colorways of their signature sneakers.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Yardbarker / February 25