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8 Takeaways from Cavs loss to Celtics: Defense leaves much to be desired in preseason opener

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers opened up the exhibition slate with a less-than-stellar 124-113 loss to a Boston Celtics team that didn’t bring their starting lineup.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / October 8

Cavaliers Fail To Impress vs. Depleted Celtics: 3 Takeaways From Preseason Opener

The Eastern Conference is as stacked as ever, with as many as 10 teams expected to compete for the top six spots in the standings. As it stands, both the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Boston Celtics are counted among that group, and we saw our first real glimpse of what they have to offer this season.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / October 8

Cavs’ first audition brings positives, but rebounding needs work

Random dribbles from the Cavaliers’ 124-113 preseason-opening loss to the Celtics on Thursday. 1. It wasn’t often pretty, but that’s what this time of year is for.

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The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 30-point NBA games at 35+' quiz

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The 'NBA Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

Jaylon Tyson News / Fear The Sword / October 8

Player Grades: Cavs vs Celtics – Jaylon Tyson shows flashes in loss

The Cleveland Cavaliers opened their first of three preseason games with a loss to the Boston Celtics. We’re trying a new format for player grades this year.

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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.

Craig Porter News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 8

Cavaliers’ Craig Porter Jr. Just Made a Compelling Case to Change the Rotation

In the Cavs’ preseason opening loss to the Boston Celtics on Thursday, a lot of different players got to showcase their abilities. A major part of these exhibition games are the opportunities that players receive to make an impression on their coaching staff.

NBA News / Fear The Sword / October 8

Final Score: Cavs lose first preseason game 124-113 to Celtics

The Cleveland Cavaliers took their first loss of the preseason in a 124-113 defeat to the Boston Celtics. Donovan Mitchell, Jaylon Tyson, Peyton Watson, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen started the game for Cleveland.

WNBA News

Fever's Caitlin Clark praises HC Stephanie White after season ends

A'ja Wilson joins illustrious company with fifth WNBA MVP award

WNBA playoffs: History is on side of Dream, Valkyries

WNBA playoff takeaways: History is on side of Dream, Valkyries after Game 2 wins

Angel Reese's incredible performance has Dream on verge of WNBA Finals

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 8

What I Changed My Mind About After Cavaliers Preseason Game vs. Celtics

Watching the Cavs preseason opener had me thinking about a few different things. The beginning of the second half saw the team running a very interesting five-man group, and they got things rolling with a 12-0 run.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 8

Cleveland Cavaliers Starting Lineup vs. Boston Celtics in Preseason Opener

The Cleveland Cavaliers start their preseason on Thursday night when they host the Boston Celtics at Rocket Arena. These two teams were top four in the

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 8

A Cleveland Cavaliers Gameday Guide at Rocket Arena

On Thursday night, the Cleveland Cavaliers open the doors to Rocket Arena for the 2026-27 season for their pre-season debut against the Boston Celtics.

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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.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 8

Counting Down the Cavs: Breaking Down the Number 14 in Cavaliers History

With exactly two weeks until the start of the Cleveland Cavalier regular season, today we are going over the number 14 for the franchise. Starting off with the first guy who wore it in 1975.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / October 8

Donovan Mitchell on James Harden: ‘Really puts into perspective how BS a lot of the narratives are’

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Donovan Mitchell has heard the narratives about James Harden. Now that he’s actually Harden’s teammate, Mitchell sounds even less interested in them.

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The 'NFL most receiving-1st downs' quiz

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NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 8

The Cleveland Cavaliers Player I'm Watching Closest Against The Boston Celtics

Cavs basketball is back, ladies and gentlemen, at least in a preseason capacity! That’s right! Cleveland will be taking on the new-look Boston Celtics tonight at Rocket Arena and there is no shortage of things to highlight and to keep track of.

Donovan Mitchell News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 8

The Next Evolution of Donovan Mitchell: Point Guard?

Cleveland Cavaliers’ Donovan Mitchell has spent most of his career as a scorer. An explosive first step, deep shooting range, shot-making and an ability to get points when Cleveland’s offense breaks down, especially in the playoffs have shaped and moulded his playing style whilst in the colors of the Cavs.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 8

Donovan Mitchell Reveals Why Proctor Looks Like a Completely Different Player

The Cleveland Cavaliers are banking on several of their young talents to take a sizable leap this upcoming season. And after making the necessary sacrifices to make the acquisition of Peyton Watson and the contract extension of James Harden possible, they essentially need them to.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 8

3 Critical Storylines I'm Focused on In Celtics vs Cavaliers

The Cleveland Cavaliers are about to play (preseason) basketball. The hype is here. The new players are set for their first looks with their new teams.

NBA News / HITC / October 8

Donovan Mitchell explains why James Harden should be compared to LeBron James

Donovan Mitchell has defended James Harden from the criticism surrounding his career, arguing that the Cleveland Cavaliers star deserves to be spoken about in the same breath as LeBron James and Kevin Durant.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fadeaway World / October 7

Donovan Mitchell Defends James Harden, Calls Out 'Fake Narratives' About Work Ethic

On paper, the Cleveland Cavaliers are as stacked as any team in the league. But after years of falling short in the playoffs, there’s more than a healthy amount of doubt when it comes to their place in the Eastern Conference hierarchy this season.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 7

Recent Injury News Shows Why LeBron James Could've Saved His Legacy in Cleveland

The Cleveland Cavaliers may have dodged a bullet. And LeBron James may have put a dent in his legacy. James, even in the late stages of his career and entering his 24th season, is still able to put up great numbers on a nightly basis.

Peyton Watson News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 7

Why Peyton Watson Will Win Most Improved Player in 2026-27 Season

Peyton Watson is heading into his first season with the Cleveland Cavaliers, as one of the most coveted players available from this past offseason. Although the Cavs had to give up a lot to acquire Watson from the Denver Nuggets, he might be the piece the team has been missing since LeBron James left in 2018.