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Why the Cleveland Cavaliers Lonzo Ball strategy will pay off later

The Cleveland Cavaliers improved on the margins this offseason, and that all started when they acquired Lonzo Ball in a trade with the Chicago Bulls. Cavaliers President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman sent Isaac Okoro to the Bulls in the deal.

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New Cavaliers reports reveals how much the starters will play in the preseason

The Cleveland Cavaliers will be playing the starters throughout these first few games as they get back into the season, according to Sam Amico. With Darius Garland and Max Strus out for the first few months of the season, you should expect to see more playtime for the rookies and second year players as this preseason begins.

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The best draft pick in the history of NBA franchise

The draft is a huge key to building a team. Sometimes, picks don't work out the way general managers hope, but sometimes, they can change the fate of your franchise's next decade or two.

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Jarrett Allen is not set on playing all 82 games, ‘open’ to a rest plan · Cavaliers Nation

Top 10 Cleveland Cavaliers games you can’t miss in 2025-26 · Sporting News

Report: Lonzo Ball turning heads in Cavs training camp · Cavaliers Nation

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 6

Can Cleveland Cavaliers be East's best team again?

The Cleveland Cavaliers are hoping to repeat as the No. 1 team in the Eastern Conference for a second straight season. With threats like the Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers expected to drop with injuries ravaging their star players, the Cavs could have a good chance to be atop the East once again.

Lonzo Ball News / Hoops Wire / October 6

Cavs’ starters to play in preseason opener, Lonzo Ball on minutes plan

The Cavaliers open preseason play Tuesday night against the Bulls, and while coach Kenny Atkinson says the starters will play, don’t expect heavy minutes.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA Analysis Network / October 6

Iman Shumpert says Cleveland Cavaliers have a player like Kyrie Irving, ‘I give him a pass…’

The Cleveland Cavaliers topped the Eastern Conference last season, but their playoff performance disappointed. The Cavaliers were eliminated in the Eastern Conference semifinals by the Indiana Pacers in just five games.

Sam Merrill News / Fear The Sword / October 6

Sam Merrill finally has the stability he’s been searching for with Cavs: ‘My focus hasn’t changed’

Sam Merrill was on the golf course when he found out from his agent that the Cleveland Cavaliers offered him a four-year, $38 million deal this summer.

Darius Garland News / Hoops Wire / October 6

NBA executive says Cavs should trade Darius Garland

An NBA executive believes the Cavaliers should move on from Darius Garland. Yes, really. “I think they need to trade Darius,” the exec told Ashish Mathur of Roundtable.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / October 5

Cavs’ newcomers making early impressions at camp

The Cavaliers didn’t have the flexibility to chase stars this summer, but that didn’t stop them from finding useful pieces. With the core locked in and the team sitting as the NBA’s only second-apron club, Cleveland focused on tweaks around the edges.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / October 5

Cavs, six others still have available two-way slots

The Cavaliers are one of seven NBA teams still carrying an open two-way contract slot as preseason play gets underway, leaving room for one more player to earn a place on the roster.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 4

New Cavaliers addition reportedly 'turning heads' at training camp

As a new preseason kicks off for the Cleveland Cavaliers, there are many new faces on the court. With just about three weeks left until the regular season gets started, it is seen as a championship or bust year. Cleveland still has the core four of Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen.

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Lonzo Ball News / Fadeaway World / October 4

Lonzo Ball On Track For Major Redemption Season, Turning Heads At Training Camp

Lonzo Ball is making waves in Cleveland. According to early reports from Cavaliers training camp, the veteran guard has been turning heads with his play and showing flashes of why he could be a real fit for the team’s rotation, even as questions linger about his health and availability.

Jaylon Tyson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 3