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On YouTube4 Priority Cleveland Cavaliers Trade Targets Nobody is Talking About
While everybody chases big names like Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron James as trade targets for the Cleveland Cavaliers this offseason, there will be more opportunities for the team to make deals.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / The Lead / June 2
Cleveland Cavaliers 2026 NBA Draft Preview
Even with their painful sweep in the Eastern Conference Finals, the Cleveland Cavaliers lived up to the expectations. The Cavs were a team many thought was a top dog in the East heading into this season, and through some rocky stretches and a blockbuster trade, the playoff results were there nonetheless.
Mike Gansey News / EasySportz / June 2
Gansey Blindsides Cavs to Join 76ers Front Office
Mike Gansey walked away from the Cleveland Cavaliers’ front office — not with a press release, but with a quiet, multiyear deal to become the new president of basketball operations for the Philadelphia 76ers.
The 'Most field goals-per-game by playoffs' quiz
How many of the NBA players to lead the playoffs in made field goals-per-game since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in six minutes?
James Harden News / Hoops Wire / June 2
Prediction: James Harden’s next Cavs contract could come in below $40 million guaranteed
James Harden appears committed to returning to the Cavaliers. The question is what his next contract will look like. In a recent offseason prediction, Bleacher Report suggested Harden could wind up signing a deal worth less than $40 million in guaranteed money despite holding a player option for the 2026-27 season.
The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise
As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / June 1
Cavs Rumors: LeBron James, Donovan Mitchell, James Harden
As long as LeBron James‘ future remains uncertain, speculation about another return to the Cavaliers will continue. As outlined by Cleveland.com’s Chris Fedor, James would address one of the Cavs’ biggest needs while bringing unmatched playoff experience to a roster still searching for a breakthrough.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / June 1
Potential Giannis Antetokounmpo-Evan Mobley Swap Deal Faces Resistance From Cavaliers Advisors
Since being eliminated from the playoffs, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been identified as one of the many teams that could make some major changes in the offseason.
What Would It Cost for Cleveland Cavaliers To Trade Up in the NBA Draft?
Koby Altman does not seem to be looking to make any major changes to the Cleveland Cavaliers roster this offseason. It seems that Evan Mobley, James Harden, and Donovan Mitchel will all be returning to the team next season.
Evan Mobley News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 1
Cavs rebuffed Thunder’s trade up efforts to draft Evan Mobley
Rumors have speculated that the Oklahoma City Thunder might be looking to trade for Evan Mobley from the Cleveland Cavaliers since being eliminated from the Eastern Conference Finals.
Evan Mobley News / Hoops Wire / June 1
Cavs fielding trade interest, but Evan Mobley remains viewed as cornerstone
The Cavaliers are expected to explore the trade market this offseason, but that doesn’t mean they’re looking to break up the core. According to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com, rival teams that contact Cleveland frequently ask about players such as Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen, Jaylon Tyson and Max Strus.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / June 1
Cavaliers would be reluctant to trade 1 player for Giannis Antetokounmpo
The Cleveland Cavaliers have been linked to a possible Giannis Antetokounmpo trade since they were swept in the Eastern Conference Finals, but that might not be a realistic proposal after all.
The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history
If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.
Evan Mobley News / Hoops Wire / June 1
Some Cavs decision-makers strongly oppose Evan Mobley-for-Giannis trade
The idea of pairing Giannis Antetokounmpo with Donovan Mitchell and James Harden may sound appealing on paper. According to a recent report, though, not everyone within the Cavaliers organization is on board with the cost.
Free Agent Signings (or Trades) the Cavaliers Can Make to Take the Next Step in 2026
After coming up short of the NBA Finals while bolstering one of the league’s most expensive rosters and limited draft capital, the Cleveland Cavaliers are going to need to stay busy this offseason to be competitive.
Jarrett Allen News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 1
Pelicans’ perfect Jarrett Allen trade offer to Cavs after latest playoff disappointment
The NBA offseason is often shaped by painful postseason lessons. Few teams learned harsher truths in 2026 than the Cleveland Cavaliers and New Orleans Pelicans.
James Harden News / AirJordanChronicles / June 1
James Harden Opens Up About Criticism While Praising Allen Iverson’s Legacy
Being a James Harden fan must be tough, with public criticism after almost every postseason. After the 2026 playoffs, an older clip of the 11-time NBA All-Star sharing his woes with Hall of Famer Allen Iverson is making the rounds.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / May 31
Mike Gansey’s track record with Cavs offers clues to Sixers’ vision
The Sixers didn’t hire Mike Gansey because of one move. But his track record helping identify talent in Cleveland likely didn’t hurt. As noted by Kevin
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / May 31
Cavs expecting ‘big offseason’ from Tyrese Proctor
The Cavaliers have spent the past few years developing young contributors behind their veteran core. Now, president of basketball operations Koby Altman believes Tyrese Proctor could be next in line.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / May 31
Koby Altman says Jaylon Tyson remains ‘big part’ of Cavs’ future
The Cavaliers may be entering a pivotal offseason, but one thing appears certain: Jaylon Tyson remains part of the organization’s long-term plans. Speaking
Evan Mobley News / Fear The Sword / May 31
Contender rumored to be interested in trading for Evan Mobley 
We don’t yet know how the Cleveland Cavaliers will choose to handle this summer. What we do know, however, is that they’ll have plenty of options. According to Sam Amick of The Athletic, the Oklahoma City Thunder won’t be interested in Giannis Antetokounmpo in a possible trade.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 30
Cavs president Koby Altman says quiet part out loud about keeping Kenny Atkinson as head coach
After being swept in the Eastern Conference Finals, the Cleveland Cavaliers had a bad taste in their mouths. While some are pointing the finger at the team’s head coach for its shortcomings and roasting his out-of-context “analytically” comments, Cavs president Koby Altman fully backs what Kenny Atkinson has accomplished in his first two seasons.
James Harden News / Larry Brown Sports / May 30
James Harden’s expected offseason outcome is revealed
James Harden’s future is taking shape after a very mixed bag of a postseason. The Cleveland Cavaliers star Harden is expected to opt out of his contract this offseason and to negotiate a longer contract with the team, Bobby Marks of ESPN reported this week.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 30
76ers tap Cavaliers GM to lead front office
The Daryl Morey era in Philadelphia is over. The Mike Gansey era is ready to begin.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / May 29
Cavaliers GM Hopes To Reach Extension With Donovan Mitchell
Cavaliers general manager Koby Altman confirmed at Friday’s end-of-season press conference that reaching an extension with Donovan Mitchell will be a priority, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com writes in a subscriber-only piece.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 29
One contender has already shut the door on Giannis Antetokounmpo
The Cleveland Cavaliers flamed out of the playoffs, once again raising doubts about their ability to win with this core. Rumors of a re-ignited interest in trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo flooded social media almost right away.
James Harden News / Yardbarker / May 28
Another playoff flop further complicates James Harden's legacy
James Harden and the Cleveland Cavaliers were swept by the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals, with Harden once again failing to carry his stellar regular-season play into the postseason.
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