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James Harden Gives Cavaliers Something They Haven’t Had in Years

The decision by the Cavs to acquire James Harden at last year’s trade deadline was not just a rental. They completed their contract agreement with the 11X All-Star a few weeks ago, confirming that the vet would be on board for at least another three years.

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This Second-Round Pick is Among Most Intriguing Rookies in NBA Preseason

The Cleveland Cavaliers were among the NBA's final four teams standing in 2025-26. After being swept by the eventual champions, New York, in the Western Conference Finals, though, Cleveland needed to add a few more pieces to its roster heading into the 2026-27 campaign.

Evan Mobley News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 12

The Next Step Cavs Will Want in Evan Mobley’s Development

Like so many other players on this Cavaliers roster, It feels as if Evan Mobley is entering a pivotal season. Which seems odd to say about the all-star caliber big man.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 11

This Cavs Two-Way Player Has the Highest Upside

In addition to the players on standard deals, teams have been able to use two-way contracts for nearly the last decade to add younger players. With a limited number of games to be played over the course of a campaign, they can serve as injury replacements, or even as reliable fill-in starters.

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The 'Most points in a game by NBA team' quiz

How many of the players to score the most points in one game for each NBA team in the 2025-26 season can you name in five minutes?

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 11

Cavs’ New Contracts With Mario Hezonja and Craig Porter Jr. Have Key Guarantee Dates

As the offseason goes into its final weeks before training camp begins, the trigger dates for guaranteeing contracts is starting to set in. A number of signings have been made by teams like the Kings with Ben Simmons, adding players they can get a look at before ensuring they land on the opening day roster.

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 11

The Most Likely Cavs Player to Win Each Major NBA Award

The Cleveland Cavaliers boast a dynamic and potent roster heading into the 2026-27 campaign. The updated, bigger starting five with Peyton Watson. The impactful scoring rookie Meleek Thomas.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 11

3 Cavaliers Who Could Make the Biggest Leap This Season

Despite an off-season filled with change, the Cleveland Cavaliers will likely be banking on internal development and growth to bridge the gap between where they stand and where they ultimately would like to be.

Jaylon Tyson News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 11

Jaylon Tyson Could Unlock Cleveland’s Second Unit in a Big Way This Season

The Cavaliers have reshaped their roster this offseason in hopes of competing for a title in 2026-27. They’ve added athleticism, size, and even more youth to a few positions groups.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 10

Cleveland Cavaliers Preseason Storylines To Watch

As September continues to move right along, the date for NBA teams to report to their training camps draws even closer. The league is starting to release their preseason TV schedule so the fans can start to plan what networks to have ready for the contests.

Thomas Bryant News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 10

Thomas Bryant Should Play More for the Cavs in 2026-27

The Cleveland Cavaliers have one of the better front-court trios in basketball after the acquisition of Peyton Watson. That said, the depth behind that stellar threesome is a little more shaky in terms of dependability.

James Harden News / Hoops Wire / September 9

ESPN gives Cavs’ offseason a B, wonders if full year of James Harden changes everything

ESPN has released its early Cavaliers season preview, which is always useful to read and almost never useful in predicting what will actually happen. ESPN probably knows this, too.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

J.R. Smith News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 9

Ranking J.R. Smith’s Most Moments With Cleveland Cavaliers

The J.R. Smith run in Cleveland truly had it all. The good. The bad. The ugly. He hit a crazy number of timely threes and always seemed to be going for the most difficult shots possible.

James Harden News / Hoops Rumors / September 9

Contract/Trade Details: Harden Deal, Grizzlies’ Picks

James Harden’s new three-year contract with the Cavaliers includes a starting salary of $30,647,619, according to Bobby Marks of ESPN and Sports Business Classroom.

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 8

Cavs’ James Harden drops simple response to contract announcement

The Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday announced they officially re-signed James Harden to a three-year, $97 million contract extension, ending what had been a complicated matter in free agency.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / September 8

Cavaliers Officially Re-Sign James Harden

Over 10 weeks after he declined his 2025/26 player option and nearly three weeks after he agreed to re-sign with the Cavaliers, guard James Harden has officially finalized his new deal with the team, according to a press release.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / September 8

Cavs newcomer Peyton Watson working out with LeBron James, Kevin Durant

Peyton Watson hasn’t played a game for the Cavaliers yet, but he’s spending at least part of his offseason in pretty good company. Watson has been working out alongside LeBron James and Kevin Durant, with videos of the sessions surfacing on social media over the weekend, as noted by Zach Weiss of Cavs On SI.

James Harden News / Hoops Wire / September 8

Cavs officially re-sign James Harden to multiyear contract

James Harden is officially back with the Cavaliers. Finally. The Cavs announced Tuesday that they have re-signed Harden to a multi-year contract, completing a deal that had been agreed upon nearly three weeks ago.

James Harden News / Hoops Wire / September 7

James Harden still waiting for Cavs contract to become official

James Harden agreed to return to the Cavaliers nearly three weeks ago. He still hasn’t officially signed. At this point, there isn’t much mystery about why.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 4

Evan Mobley headlines 3 Cavs NBA 2K27 player ratings that will definitely need major updates this season

The Cleveland Cavaliers have quietly become one of the most successful and prestigious franchises in the Eastern Conference, but doubts persist as to whether or not they have what it takes to overtake the New York Knicks as the conference and NBA’s best team.

Donovan Mitchell News / EssentiallySports / September 4

'I Did Have a Few Drinks': Donovan Mitchell Makes Shocking Admission About His 71-Point Game

Three years after Donovan Mitchell’s scoring performance that ranks among the best in NBA history, a weird detail from that night has surfaced. Cavaliers

Donovan Mitchell News / Larry Brown Sports / September 3

Donovan Mitchell says his 71-point game was alcohol-fueled

Donovan Mitchell is crediting a very unlikely source for his 71-point game a few years back. The Cleveland Cavaliers star Mitchell appeared this week on the “Cousins” podcast with Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady.

Khalifa Diop News / Fadeaway World / September 3

Who Is Khalifa Diop? Examining The Cavaliers’ Latest $9.26 Million Signing

The Cleveland Cavaliers‘ offseason has been defined by the pursuit of notable wings and re-signing James Harden while remaining under the second apron.

Khalifa Diop News / Hoops Rumors / September 2

Cavaliers Sign 2022 Second-Rounder Khalifa Diop

The Cavaliers have officially signed big man Khalifa Diop to a standard contract, the team announced today in a press release. The 39th overall pick in

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 23

Nikola Jokic could be sending a quiet warning after Peyton Watson leaves Denver

The Denver Nuggets lost one of the most important players on their roster after shipping Peyton Watson away to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a five-team deal.

New Lakers owners might be 'dead set' on a Nikola Jokic trade

Nuggets replace Peyton Watson by signing future Hall of Famer

Rich Paul makes a notable admission about his client Peyton Watson

Three free agents that make sense for the Cavaliers

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