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Cavs’ Peyton Watson on loaded Eastern Conference: ‘It’s a party in the East, dog’

The Eastern Conference spent the offseason adding stars, creating contenders and generally making everyone’s path to June more difficult. Peyton Watson sounds delighted.

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Smart 3-Team Trade Idea Could Unlock Evan Mobley With Perfect Forward For The Cavs

At some point, the Cleveland Cavaliers probably have to stop pretending Evan Mobley is going to become this huge-volume stretch four, and just build around what he already does at an elite level.

Peyton Watson News / Hoops Wire / September 17

Cavs’ Peyton Watson rejects 3-and-D box: ‘I’m just Peyton Watson’

Peyton Watson understands why he is called a 3-and-D player. He simply does not intend to stop there. When Cavaliers radio play-by-play voice Tim Alcorn asked Watson about that label during Thursday’s introductory press conference, the new Cleveland forward acknowledged that it helped him establish himself in the NBA.

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The 'Most 200 3-pointer NBA seasons' quiz

In NBA history, 38 players have made 200 or more three-point field goals in more than one season. How many can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 3's-per-game in NBA history' quiz

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / September 17

How James Harden facilitated Cleveland’s biggest offseason splash

The Cleveland Cavaliers had a tense start to the summer. They spent weeks waiting for LeBron James to make a decision, only for the King to choose Philly over returning home.

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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 17

Cavaliers' 2026-27 Schedule Could Reveal How Quickly This New-Look Team Comes Together

The NBA schedule was put together a lot quicker than in past years for 2026-27. That’s because LeBron James took a few weeks longer than folks expected to decide where he would be playing his potential final season.

Donovan Mitchell News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 17

Donovan Mitchell Enters Another Season As The Face of the Cleveland Cavaliers

Donovan Mitchell reaffirmed his commitment to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2026 offseason when by signing his max contract with the team but also signed it a year earlier than many expected.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 17

This Team is the Cavaliers’ Biggest Threat For a Title This Season

There are plenty of folks that have already written off the Cavs this year. Kevin O’Connor of Yahoo Sports said they could finish as high as second and as low as ninth.

LSU Tigers News / Yardbarker / September 17

LSU men's basketball players remain in eligibility limbo

The Tigers have added several high-level players this offseason, but the program's official roster remains at just four players.

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 17

One Cavaliers Weakness That Could Become a Major Problem This Season

Of all the strengths within the Cleveland Cavaliers, it’s not exactly all sunshine and rainbows with the final roster. The new starting five is looking sensational, while some key bench pieces appear poised to be ready to step up to the plate.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / September 16

Cavs Notes: Evan Mobley, Donovan Mitchell, Sam Merrill

Zach Weiss of Cavaliers on SI identified increased three-point volume as Evan Mobley’s next major offensive step. The numbers support the premise. Mobley attempted 3.2 three-pointers per game in each of the past two seasons, although his accuracy fell from 37 percent in 2024-25 to 29 percent last year.

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The 'Active 150-yard NFL rushers' quiz

The '10K-yard, 80-TD NFL receivers' quiz

The '5+ rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz

Sam Merrill News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 16

The Cavs Should Utilize This Skill Set of Sam Merrill More

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ acquisition of Peyton Watson solved the team’s need for athleticism in a major way. His presence on the court should immediately be felt and will likely be put to great use beside that of James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen within a stacked starting five.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 16

Every Game Cavs Fans Can Watch Without DAZN This Season

This year the Cleveland Cavaliers partnered with DAZN to broadcast the Cavaliers non nationally televised games this season, but the announcement has come with mixed reviews.

Donovan Mitchell News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 16

The Cavs' Best and Worst Road Arenas During the Donovan Mitchell Era

The 2026-27 season will be Donovan Mitchell’s fifth in Cleveland, which means this is their fifth straight year of legitimate preseason expectations to make noise in the playoffs.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 16

This Cavaliers Newcomer Could Make a Massive Impact in His First Season in Cleveland

There are a few new Cavaliers this year, all of who are expected to make an impact in a different way. From the rookies to the vets, the front office took a major swing to try and improve upon the final results of last season.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 16

3 Cavaliers Who Are Playing For Their Jobs This Season

While the 2026-27 season represents a new beginning of sorts for multiple members of this Cleveland Cavaliers roster, it also represents possibly the last chance for some to establish themselves as quality rotational contributors.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fadeaway World / September 15

Peyton Watson’s Role Revealed: Cavaliers Believe He Can Be Their Version Of OG Anunoby

The Cleveland Cavaliers may not have landed LeBron James this summer, but they still made some notable improvements that will no doubt help their championship aspirations.

Donovan Mitchell News / Hoops Wire / September 15

Donovan Mitchell’s $273 million Cavs extension called ‘a bit ominous’

The Cavaliers wanted Donovan Mitchell in Cleveland for the long haul. The bill for making that happen is what has ESPN’s Ben Golliver raising an eyebrow.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 15

3 X-Factors For the Cavaliers in the 2026-27 Season

X-factors make all the difference in success. When a team is trying to figure out what will get them the victory, they are the ones who will ultimately have the final say on how the result may go down.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 15

Cleveland Cavaliers Announce New Over-the-Air Game Coverage in DAZN Partnership

Earlier this month, the Cavs announced a deal with DAZN to exclusively broadcast the teams games for the foreseeable future. With that, came an announcement about potentially having free games within this deal for fans to watch Donovan Mitchell and crew play basketball.

Jaylon Tyson News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 15

Why Jaylon Tyson Is Poised To Breakout in 2026 For The Cavaliers

Though the 2025-26 season often felt like a roller coaster for Cleveland, one thing that felt like a constant was the opportunity for multiple players to make their presences known.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / September 15

Cam Whitmore On Nuggets’ Radar

The Nuggets have emerged as a possible suitor to watch for free agent forward Cam Whitmore, reports Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Substack link). The 20th

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA Draft on SI / September 13

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.