Cleveland Cavaliers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Cavaliers Peyton Watson sign, trade unlocks James Harden deal

On August 15, I wrote that the Cleveland Cavaliers appeared to have something bigger brewing in the wake of their trade sending Dennis Schroder to the Charlotte Hornets.

Tristan Thompson News / Hoops Rumors / August 20

Dubai Basketball Hires Tristan Thompson As Global Ambassador

Longtime NBA big man Tristan Thompson has been hired by Dubai Basketball as a global ambassador, the EuroLeague team announced in a press release. In his

Peyton Watson News / TWSN / August 20

The Cleveland Cavaliers Won the Peyton Watson Trade?

The Cleveland Cavaliers gave signs they were going to make a big swing by trading for Jonathan Kuminga or Peyton Watson. Last week, the Cavaliers traded

Jayson Tatum News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '50-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

In the history of the NBA, a player has scored 50 or more points in a playoff game on 51 occasions. How many can you name in six minutes?

The '20-point, 10-rebound playoff games' quiz

The 'Active 30-point NBA games leaders' quiz

The '10 3-pointer NBA games' quiz

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / August 20

What Peyton Watson Will Bring to the Cleveland Cavaliers

For the first time in a long time, the Cavs might have a legitimate small forward not named LeBron James – a premier young two-way wing at that. With Cleveland

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

James Harden News / Larry Brown Sports / August 20

James Harden’s future with the Cavaliers gets an update after a major twist

The Cleveland Cavaliers pulled off a massive trade that shook up their roster on Wednesday, acquiring forward Peyton Watson from the Denver Nuggets via a sign-and-trade transaction that also involved three other teams. With Watson secured, the Cavs are said to be finally turning their focus to James Harden’s future with the team.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / August 20

Cavaliers Expected To Waive Cam Whitmore To Create More Room For James Harden

The Cleveland Cavaliers‘ offseason strategy has largely been defined by their interest in acquiring a reliable wing, leading them to pursue players such as LeBron James, Peyton Watson, and Jonathan Kuminga.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / August 20

Peyton Watson gives Cavs the wing they’ve been looking for

There was a reason the Cavaliers kept coming back to Peyton Watson. They needed a wing with size. They needed athleticism. They needed another defender.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Viral Sports News / August 20

Cavaliers Get New James Harden Update After Blockbuster Trade

The Cleveland Cavaliers appear ready to finalize a new contract with veteran guard James Harden once their multi-team trade involving forward Peyton Watson receives official approval from the NBA.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / August 20

New-Look Cavaliers After Landing Peyton Watson: Potential Starting Lineup And Updated Depth Chart

The Cleveland Cavaliers have completed a five-team trade that has added Peyton Watson and Cam Whitmore to their roster. While Watson is the headline addition to the team with this move, Whitmore also adds some necessary depth in the Cavaliers’ rotation after trading away Dennis Schroder.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / August 19

Cavs Trade Grade: Cleveland finally has their answer at small forward

It’s been a frustrating off-season for the Cleveland Cavaliers — or perhaps it was. They lost starting small forward Dean Wade in free agency to the Philadelphia 76ers, and then waited nearly a month for LeBron James to follow him there.

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 / TWSN / August 20

The Cleveland Cavaliers Just Saved Their Offseason

The 2026 NBA offseason hadn’t necessarily gone as expected for the Cleveland Cavaliers as they completely miss out on signing LeBron James and hadn’t made any significant moves despite coming off a deep playoff run.

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The 'NFL Playoffs rushing record' quiz

The 'NFL all-time receptions leaders' quiz

The 'Rookie passing leader by team' quiz

The '2008 Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

Max Strus News / Hoops Wire / August 19

Max Strus will be missed, even if Cavs made the right trade

There are trades you don’t make because you don’t want to lose a player. Then there are trades you make because you have to get better, even though you know you’re going to miss the guy going out the door.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 17

Cavs 2026-27 NBA season predictions after schedule release

The Cleveland Cavaliers will surely find it difficult to not feel disappointment after how the past few seasons have gone. They rose to the top of the East, only to crash and burn in the playoffs in 2025.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Larry Brown Sports / August 17

Cavaliers are actively trying to trade 1 former NBA Finals piece

Dennis Schroder is already gone, but the Cleveland Cavaliers are still looking to do some selling. The Cavaliers are making an “active” effort to trade away veteran forward Max Strus, veteran NBA writer Marc Stein reported this week.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / TWSN / August 17

Cleveland Cavaliers Planning to Trade for Peyton Watson?

The Cleveland Cavaliers still need to make roster moves to improve the small-forward position. Per ESPN’s NBA beat reporter Shams Charania, the Cavaliers traded Dennis Schroder and cash to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for another point guard Tre Mann.

Dennis Schroder News / Hoops Wire / August 15

Cavs were working on Dennis Schroder trade for months, still eyeing more moves

The Cavaliers’ trade of Dennis Schroder wasn’t some Friday afternoon impulse. It had been in the works for months. More importantly, they don’t appear to be finished.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 15

Former LeBron James teammate reveals why he didn't return to Cleveland

Another return to the Cleveland Cavaliers would've been the perfect movie-like ending to the LeBron James story. Alas, it was not to be.

NBA gives Cavs LeBron right away, Knicks four times and a brutal January

Lakers Ownership Sale May Have Influenced LeBron James To Stay

LeBron James sends message to Russell Westbrook after retirement

The 'Most NBA Finals points' quiz

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / August 14

Cavaliers-Hornets trade gets NBA veteran one team shy of tying all-time record

The Cleveland Cavaliers have done their part in helping Dennis Schroder become the most well-traveled player in the NBA. News broke Friday that the Cavaliers agreed to trade Schroder to the Charlotte Hornets.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 14

Dennis Schroder approaching wild NBA record with latest trade

NBA teams seem to always want to have Dennis Schroder around. Just not for too long.

Hornets get much-needed point guard depth with Dennis Schroder trade

Bradley Beal's return to Clippers is another failed veteran opt-out

The top 25 NBA players of the past five years: 20-16

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

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 14

Hornets get much-needed point guard depth with Dennis Schroder trade

The Hornets swung a trade with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday afternoon to add a true backup point guard to their rotation for the upcoming season.

Bradley Beal's return to Clippers is another failed veteran opt-out

Timberwolves announce ultimate honor for Kevin Garnett

New leaked emails add new layer to Kawhi Leonard-Clippers scandal

Potential punishment scared multiple Kawhi Leonard trade suitors

Luka Doncic’s role in the sale of the Lakers has been revealed

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 14

Bradley Beal's return to Clippers is another failed veteran opt-out

A number of former All-Stars opted out of their contracts for 2026-27 to give their teams more flexibility to make moves. Across the board, that extra flexibility has led nowhere.

New leaked emails add new layer to Kawhi Leonard-Clippers scandal

The 'Most playoff-3s by NBA team' quiz