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NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 15

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors Full Playoff Schedule Released

The schedule for the Cleveland Cavaliers’ first-round playoff series against the Toronto Raptors has been released. The series marks a clean slate for the Cavs in their bid to progress, as they will still look to get one over on the Raptors, who have swept them in their three meetings this season.

Evan Mobley News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 15

Evan Mobley May Be the Key to the Cleveland Cavaliers Postseason

The Cleveland Cavaliers are ready to embark on another postseason, this time expecting much more than a first- or second-round appearance. With a roster full of stars — including their midseason acquisition of superstar James Harden — this Cavaliers team is expected to contend for an NBA title led by Donovan Mitchell.

Donovan Mitchell News / Fear The Sword / April 15

Cavs Regular Season Report Cards – Donovan Mitchell leads the way

The Cleveland Cavaliers finished the season 52-30 and have a first-round date with the Toronto Raptors on Saturday. Before we look ahead, let’s reflect on the regular season and hand out some report cards.

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Jarrett Allen News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 14

For Jarrett Allen, It’s Now or Never As NBA Playoffs Near

It’s put up or shut up time for Cavs big man Jarrett Allen. The NBA postseason tips off Saturday with the Cavs hosting the Raptors in the league’s first playoff series of the season.

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The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 14

Cavaliers vs. Raptors Tactical Breakdown: Three Ways Cleveland Can Beat Toronto

On Saturday afternoon, the Cleveland Cavaliers will be hosting the Toronto Raptors in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Playoffs. While this feels like a favorable matchup for the Cavs to move one step closer to their goals, there are still strengths that Toronto can provide that can make things difficult for Cleveland.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 14

Cavaliers Playoff Schedule: Dates, Times, Opponents, TV Channel

The Cleveland Cavaliers season ended last night with a big win against the Washington Wizards where a majority of the teams big minutes players sat out.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 13

Top Takeaways From Cleveland Cavaliers' Win Over Washington Wizards

The Cleveland Cavaliers picked up their 52nd and final regular-season win of the year with a 130-117 victory over the Washington Wizards on Sunday. Every Cavalier but one ended the night in double figures, including all three of Cleveland's two-way players.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 13

Two Reasons Why Cavaliers Must Be Careful Against Raptors in NBA Playoffs

For the Cleveland Cavaliers, a familiar foe awaits them in the first round of the playoffs. The Toronto Raptors have been a worthy opponent for the Cavs

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 12

Cleveland Cavaliers First-Round NBA Playoffs Opponent Officially Locked In

The stage is set, we now know who will be traveling to Cleveland to start the playoffs, none other than the Toronto Raptors, a team who got the best of the Cavaliers during the 2025-26 Regular season.

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 12

Cavaliers rest core players, deal another defeat to Wizards

Nae'Qwan Tomlin scored a career-high 26 points and rookie Tyrese Proctor collected 22 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists as the playoff-bound Cleveland Cavaliers beat the visiting Washington Wizards 130-117 on Sunday afternoon.

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The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

NBA News / Fear The Sword / April 12

Player Grades: Cavs vs Wizards – Tyrese Proctor ends strong

That’s a wrap. The Cleveland Cavaliers ended the 2025-26 regular season with a win over the Washington Wizards. Let’s get to the grades. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 12

Cavs Stars Mitchell, Harden, Plenty Others, Will Sit Out Regular Season Finale

If you're planning to attend Sunday evening's Wizards - Cavaliers regular season finale you may want to spring for a game program. Failing to do so will

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 12

Lonzo Ball makes mind-blowing Ball in the Family admission

Lonzo Ball shares what he is recognized the most for and it may surprise you. The Cleveland Cavaliers star shared with his brother LiAngelo Ball, DMO, and Ant on Ball in the Family podcast that when fans come up to him, a lot of them don’t reference the fact that he’s a professional basketball player at first.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Total Apex Sports / April 12

Cleveland Cavaliers Are Using Playoff History As Motivation

The Cleveland Cavaliers have one final game before the playoffs start, and they will take on the Washington Wizards. Once that game wraps up, the real fun begins.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 11

Top Takeaways From Cleveland Cavaliers' Loss to Atlanta Hawks

81 down, one to go. The Cleveland Cavaliers continued a sneak preview of a potential 1st-round matchup with a 124-102 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Friday.

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 11

Cavaliers conclude regular season vs. last-place Wizards

The playoff-bound Cleveland Cavaliers and last-place Washington Wizards are locked into their spots in the standings, leaving nothing tangible for either team to play for -- except pride -- in their regular season finale Sunday.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / April 10

Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson weighing lineups with playoffs looming

With the playoffs right around the bend, Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson is still sorting through what his starting and closing lineups will look like. That’s not necessarily a surprise.

Kenny Atkinson News / Hoops Wire / April 9

Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson comfortable with slower style: ‘We’re still efficient’

The Cavaliers may not be playing fast, but they are playing well. And that is just fine with coach Kenny Atkinson. Cleveland showed exactly what that looks like in Wednesday’s 122-116 win over the Hawks at Rocket Arena.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Yardbarker / April 9

The Cavaliers are rolling, but can James Harden and Donovan Mitchell break through?

Can Harden and Mitchell help each other elevate past previous playoff shortcomings?

Cavs’ James Harden opens up on title aspirations: ‘Here for a reason’

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Larry Brown Sports / April 8

Kendrick Perkins takes a ruthless shot at Evan Mobley

Cavs’ James Harden opens up on title aspirations: ‘Here for a reason’

Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers keep Hawks from clinching playoff bid

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NBA News / Yardbarker / April 7

Record shooting night can't help Grizzlies break losing streak

No NBA team has ever made more three-pointers in a game than the Memphis Grizzlies did Monday night. Unlike the other teams that sank 27 or more threes, the Grizzlies couldn't win the game.

Knicks' Jalen Brunson takes over late to down Hawks

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