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Cavs’ Max Strus holds back tears after monster return from foot injury

Max Strus was back like he never left. In his Cleveland Cavaliers’ season debut, after missing the first 67 games of the campaign due to his broken left foot recovery, the 29-year-old swingman brought his typical energy and hustle as if he had been playing this whole time.

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Player Grades: Cavs vs Mavericks – Defense disappoints again

The Cleveland Cavaliers lost this game on the defensive end. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player. 13 points, 7 assists, 5 rebounds, 6 turnovers I think Harden played his best game as a Cavalier last week in Orlando.

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The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

How many of the 44 active NBA players to record a triple-double with 30 points at least once in their career can you name in six minutes?

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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 / Hoops Wire / March 15

Cavs Spoil Max Strus’ Electric Return With Flat Performance

Random dribbles following the Cavaliers’ stinker of a 130-120 home loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday. 1. Well, at least Max Strus really brought it.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / March 15

Cavs provide injury updates on several key players

As of typing, the Cleveland Cavaliers have 15 games remaining in the 2025-26 NBA season. That means they have limited time to get healthy and back into the swing of things before the playoffs begin.

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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.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / March 15

Cavs vs. Mavericks: Cleveland Looks To Finish Off Home-And-Home

The Cavaliers will try to follow up Friday’s convincing win with another when they host the Mavericks on Sunday afternoon. Cleveland handled business in Dallas two nights ago, rolling to a 138-105 victory behind a big performance from Evan Mobley.

Max Strus News / Hoops Wire / March 14

Cavs’ Max Strus listed as probable, on track for season debut Sunday

The Cavaliers may finally be getting Max Strus back. Strus, who has missed the entire season while recovering from surgery to repair a Jones fracture in his left foot, is listed as probable for Sunday’s home game against the Dallas Mavericks, according to the official NBA injury report.

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NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / March 14

Top Takeaways From the Cleveland Cavaliers' Victory Over the Dallas Mavericks

The Cleveland Cavaliers continued to bob in and out of the win column with a dominant 138-105 win over the Dallas Mavericks. Donovan Mitchell used a strong scoring night to end with 24 points while tacking on eight assists.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 14

Cavaliers look to continue dominance against Mavericks

The Cleveland Cavaliers have rolled to seven straight wins over the Dallas Mavericks, including a 138-105 triumph Friday, fueled by a season-high tying 29 points from reigning NBA Defensive Player of the Year Evan Mobley.

Evan Mobley News / Field Level Media / March 13

Evan Mobley scores 23 in first half as Cavs crush Mavs

Evan Mobley scored 23 of his season-high-tying 29 points in the first half and Donovan Mitchell posted 24 points and eight assists, lifting the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 138-105 win over the host Dallas Mavericks in the first game of a home-and-home set Friday.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 13

Watch Donovan Mitchell hit a windmill over Cooper Flagg

On Friday, the Cleveland Cavaliers visited the Dallas Mavericks. For Donovan Mitchell, he was looking to sustain his week of excellence. In the second quarter, Mitchell did just that.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 13

Cavaliers start quest for consecutive wins in clash vs. Mavericks

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Dallas Mavericks will play the first half of a home-and-home set Friday night in Texas, with the foes possessing different outlooks in the final month of the regular season.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Last Word On Sports / March 12

Veteran Forward Close To Making Season Debut, How Does His Addition Affect The Cavaliers Rotation and Prospectus Down The Stretch

The Cleveland Cavaliers made two splashy moves at the trade deadline. But could the key trade have been the one they didn’t make? Veteran Forward Close

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 12

Desmond Bane carries Magic offense to fifth straight win

After a slow start to the season, the Orlando Magic have had the NBA's best defense over the last five weeks. With Desmond Bane carrying the offense, the Magic have been tough to beat.

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Cavs do plenty right, just not as much as Magic

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / The SportsRush / March 12

Kendrick Perkins Claims Cavaliers Have Done More to Build Around Donovan Mitchell Than They Did for LeBron James

It’s not been a perfect season for the Cleveland Cavaliers by any means. After finishing #1 in the East without much resistance last season, they faced many hiccups in 2025-26, which saw them struggle at times, to win games.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 11

Spurs' Victor Wembanyama could make NBA history if he plays in enough games

Victor Wembanyama has put the league on notice in just his third season with the San Antonio Spurs. That was underscored Tuesday, when Wembanyama posted 39 points, 11 rebounds and two blocks in a 125–116 win over the Boston Celtics.

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