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James Harden News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 27
Do the Cavaliers Have a James Harden Problem?
Cavs fans, let’s address the $97 million elephant in the room. James Harden was having a terrific season last year when the Cavaliers acquired him. However, shortly after his arrival in Cleveland, he began to struggle. Let’s take a quick look at why this might be, from a basketball perspective.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 27
Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell believes Meleek Thomas is ‘gonna be special’
Meleek Thomas had to wait to make his debut with the Cleveland Cavaliers. When he was finally given the chance to play on Monday, he made the most of it.
The 'NBA 60-point scorers' quiz
Throughout NBA history, only 40 players have scored 60 or more points during an NBA regular-season game. How many of the 40 can you name in six minutes?
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 26
Instant Reactions to the Cleveland Cavaliers Overtime Win Against the Timberwolves
It was the Minnesota Timberwolves who blew the lead in a game involving the Cleveland Cavaliers. Minnesota was up by over 15 points at one point before the Cavs were able to make smart decisions and hit their shots.
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
NBA News / Field Level Media / October 26
Cavaliers erase 15-point deficit, hand Timberwolves first loss in OT
Donovan Mitchell hit a go-ahead midrange jumper with 1:02 remaining in overtime as the host Cleveland Cavaliers rallied from a 15-point deficit to defeat the previously unbeaten Minnesota Timberwolves 127-125 on Monday night.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 27
Peyton Watson saves Cavaliers with clutch block against Timberwolves
A big reason the Cleveland Cavaliers gave up two players and two picks to get Peyton Watson this summer was the extra length and defense he could provide at small forward. Monday, that length saved the game for Cleveland in regulation.
Meleek Thomas News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 26
Meleek Thomas Shines in Cavs Debut as Cleveland Survives Thrilling Overtime Battle
The biggest difference with the Cavs in their game against the Timberwolves was noticeable right away. From the very second he got on the floor, the team’s lone 2026 draft pick was up for the task and ready for his NBA debut.
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 / Hoops Wire / October 26
Cavs’ Mario Hezonja returns to NBA with something to prove, different outlook
Mario Hezonja has unfinished business in the NBA. There was a time, though, when he wasn’t sure he wanted anything to do with basketball. Now he’s with the Cavs, getting another shot.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / October 26
Cavs watched World Cup film to address recent blown leads 
The Cleveland Cavaliers have watched as 20+ point leads have vanished in three of their last six games, dating back to last season’s Eastern Conference Finals.
James Harden News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 26
This Member of the Cavaliers Must Be More Efficient Moving Forward
The Cleveland Cavaliers haven’t gotten off to quite the start many fans may have envisioned, and a large part of that has been the play of star guard James Harden.
NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 26
Updated Cleveland Cavaliers Starting Lineup vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
After a 1-1 start to the season, the Cavaliers host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night, who have arguably looked like the best team in the NBA through the first week.
Mario Hezonja News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 26
Mario Hezonja Offers High Praise On Fellow Cavs Reserve
The Cleveland Cavaliers start to 2026-27 is far from ideal. A blown lead to the Sixers and then a very near-repeat performance against the Nets happened two days later.
James Harden News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 26
James Hardens Rough Start to the Season Should Worry Cavs Fan
James Harden still has all the tools to be one of the top guys for this Cleveland Cavaliers squad. His play through the first two games, though, should raise some concerns.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Field Level Media / October 26
Cavaliers look to sort out finishing issues against trending Wolves
Building large leads hasn't been a problem for the Cleveland Cavaliers in their first two games. Keeping them, however, is another story. Cleveland hosts the unbeaten Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday, giving it an opportunity to make a better impression on their understandably unnerved fans.
Peyton Watson News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 25
Don't Rush It, Peyton Watson's Fit With Cavaliers May Take Time
The Peyton Watson experience has yielded mixed results thus far. There have been encouraging signs, especially defensively but it’s still very clear that Watson is still trying to acclimate himself to his new surroundings and new role within Cleveland’s offensive hierarchy.
WNBA News / Yardbarker / October 25
Arena location for Game 6 of WNBA Finals remains a problem
With the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries tied at two games apiece, we know there is going to be a Game 6 in the series, and we know it is going to be played in Atlanta.
Donovan Mitchell News / Hoops Wire / October 25
Cavs keep playing with fire, and even Donovan Mitchell knows it
The Cavaliers escaped with a win Saturday night. They also escaped with a few more lessons about finishing games, something coach Kenny Atkinson would probably prefer they learn without all the drama.
NBA News / Field Level Media / October 24
Cavaliers hold off Nets for first win of season
Donovan Mitchell scored 22 points and Jarrett Allen had 21 points and eight rebounds as the Cleveland Cavaliers built a 22-point lead before holding on for a 125-121 victory over the visiting Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / October 24
Talkin’ Cavs: Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, Kenny Atkinson
I joined the BIGPLAY Cleveland show and I can tell you I didn’t overreact to the Cavaliers’ season-opening meltdown vs. the 76ers. But I sure didn’t take it easy on them, either.
Kenny Atkinson News / Lindy's Sports / October 23
Cavaliers' Kenny Atkinson is already on the NBA coaching hot seat
The Cleveland Cavaliers looked to be on their way to a season-opening win over the Philadelphia 76ers, but in the end, they suffered an embarrassing blown lead and lost the game, putting Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson on the hot seat just one game into the season.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 23
76ers are a super team — in the second half
The Philadelphia 76ers have defeated both of last season's Eastern Conference finalists in their first two games. The next step is not falling far behind those teams so they have to make huge comebacks.
LeBron James News / Yardbarker / October 23
Cavaliers suffer historic choke job in LeBron James' 76ers home debut
LeBron James' first home game as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers did not get off to a great start. But sometimes in sports, it's not about the start, but how you finish the game.
Tyrese Maxey News / Yardbarker / October 22
Cavaliers can't escape their biggest weakness as 76ers rally from huge deficit
Thursday, the Cleveland Cavaliers opened their season on the road against the Philadelphia 76ers, and it was a massive blown lead that set the tone for this season.
Jaylon Tyson News / Hoops Rumors / October 20
Cavs Pick Up Jaylon Tyson’s Fourth-Year Option
The Cavaliers have officially exercised their fourth-year rookie scale team option on Jaylon Tyson’s contract, the team announced today in a press release.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Yardbarker / October 19
Three Cleveland Cavaliers players who should be traded before Jarrett Allen
It's another new season in the NBA, which means there is a boundless number of fans already making trade scenarios that see the Cleveland Cavaliers trade away Allen.
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