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With the Cleveland Cavaliers winning seven of their last eight, losing their first game since the James Harden trade Sunday to the Oklahoma City Thunder, it’s safe to say the team is the hottest in the NBA.

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Cavs reveal interior renderings of new downtown performance center

The Cavaliers aren’t just talking about competing at the highest level anymore. They’re building it, too. The organization unveiled new interior renderings

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / February 23

Why Cavs Shouldn’t Panic About Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen’s Bad Showing vs. OKC

Relax Cavs fans, your NBA titles hopes have not crumbled because of one Sunday afternoon loss in late February. And despite sluggish games from both Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley, the Cavaliers' big men are going to be just fine.

James Harden News / Fear The Sword / February 23

10 Passes that prove James Harden is a legendary creator

If you’ve watched the Cleveland Cavaliers recently, you’ve probably seen a jaw-dropping pass or two from James Harden. Most fans knew of Harden’s playmaking — but actually seeing it in action, with those dimes being thrown to the players on your favorite team, is an entirely different experience than watching it happen for other franchises.

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The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz

How many of the NBA All-Star Game MVP Award -- officially named the Kobe Bryant Trophy in 2020 -- in the three-point era (1979-80) can you name in five minutes?

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NBA News / Yardbarker

The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance

The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.

NBA News / Fear The Sword / February 22

8 Takeaways from Cavs failed comeback attempt against shorthanded Thunder

The Cleveland Cavaliers fought hard to erase an early 23-point deficit, but they weren’t able to keep up with the Oklahoma City Thunder’s hot outside shooting.

James Harden News / Scoop B / February 23

The Quarterback of the Hardwood: James Harden and the Evolution of the ‘System’

In the late autumn of 2023, James Harden stood before a room of reporters in Los Angeles and uttered a phrase that would launch a thousand sports talk segments.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / February 22

Four Reasons Why Cavs Fans Shouldn’t Overreact to Cavaliers Loss vs. Thunder

Anytime you play the reigning NBA champions on their home court, on national television, you are expected to put on a show. The Cleveland Cavaliers did just that.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / February 22

Watch: Full game highlights from Cavs’ loss to Thunder

The Cavaliers got behind big early, clawed their way back to take the lead, then failed at some of the little things needed to win on the road. Here are some of the highlights, and perhaps a few lowlights, from their 121-113 loss to the Thunder on Sunday: The Cavs (36-22) have still won 12 of 14, though their seven-game win streak was snapped.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / February 22

Two Reasons Why the Cleveland Cavaliers Lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder

The Cleveland Cavaliers couldn't keep their magical run afloat as they fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder in a 121-113 loss on Sunday. Guard Sam Merrill proved to be a sharpshooter for the Cavs as he led them with six 3-point makes.

Sam Merrill News / Fear The Sword / February 22

Player Grades: Cavs at Thunder – Sam Merrill’s best efforts aren’t enough

The Cleveland Cavaliers lost a gut-check game to the shorthanded Oklahoma City Thunder. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player.

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

NBA News / Fear The Sword / February 22

Cavs comeback falls short to hot shooting Thunder

The Cleveland Cavaliers erased an early 23-point first-quarter deficit, but they weren’t able to complete the comeback. The shorthanded Oklahoma City Thunder, fueled by incredible outside shooting, were able to hand the Cavs their first loss in February.

Killian Hayes News / Hoops Rumors / February 22

Kings To Sign Killian Hayes To 10-Day Contract

The Kings plan to sign free agent guard Killian Hayes to a 10-day contract, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (via Twitter). Detroit selected Hayes with the seventh overall pick in the 2020 draft, but he struggled with offensive efficiency during his Pistons tenure and the team waived him in February 2024.

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NBA News / EasySportz / February 22

Cavaliers vs. Thunder: Cleveland Looks to Capitalize with SGA Out in Western Conference Showdown

A high-profile interconference matchup takes center stage Sunday afternoon as the Cleveland Cavaliers travel to Paycom Center to face the Oklahoma City Thunder.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / February 22

Where to Watch the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Game Tonight: Time, Streaming, Breakdown

The Cleveland Cavaliers have now won seven games in a row after they pulled out a win against the Charlotte Hornets. They put up a fight throughout the game, but in the end it was the veteran moves of James Harden that put the Cavs over in the end with a 118-113 win.

James Harden News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / February 22

Cavaliers Face Toughest Test of James Harden Era vs. Thunder

The Cleveland Cavaliers picked up their seventh straight win as they downed the Hornets 118-113 in a nervy game in Charlotte. The Cavaliers have touched down in Oklahoma City as they look to pick up their eighth straight win later this afternoon.

NBA News / The SportsRush / February 21

Charles Barkley Dumps Knicks, Picks Cavaliers to Come 'Out of the Eastern Conference' After James Harden Trade

The battle for the top spot in the Eastern Conference remains wide open, with the Detroit Pistons currently sitting atop the standings with the best record in the NBA.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / February 21

NBA Reveals Incorrect Call in Cavaliers-Hornets Game

The Cleveland Cavaliers took down the Charlotte Hornets 118-113 in their showdown at Spectrum Center on Friday. Donovan Mitchell led the way for the Cavs in the win, finishing with 32 points on 9-of-22 shooting, along with three rebounds, four assists and two steals.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / February 21

Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell: I love being part of this organization and city

Donovan Mitchell keeps stacking them. And he keeps doing it in a Cavaliers jersey. Mitchell reached a meaningful milestone Friday night in Cleveland’s 118–113 road win over Charlotte, dropping 32 points to record his 100th 30-point game as a Cavalier.