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Cavaliers Dominate the Lakers 129-99: Explosive Third Quarter Powers Cleveland Past LeBron’s Return

Man, what a night in Cleveland! If you’re a Cavs fan you just witnessed something special as the Cavaliers dominate the Lakers. The Cavaliers absolutely dismantled the Los Angeles Lakers 129-99, and it wasn’t even as close as that final score suggests.

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Cavaliers' Jaylon Tyson apologizes to LeBron James after Donovan Mitchell comment goes viral

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jaylon Tyson has learned you don't dis "The King" at his former palace.

LeBron James doesn't want a retirement tour for one simple reason

'Safety hazard': Lakers' JJ Redick revisits concern about Cavaliers court after Luka Doncic injury scare

Evan Mobley Expected To Miss 1-3 Weeks With Calf Strain

The 'NBA active 40-point game leaders' quiz

J.J. Redick News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / January 29

JJ Redick Sounds Off on Cavaliers Elevated Court after Luka Dončić Injury

The Cleveland Cavaliers got the best of the Los Angeles Lakers at home on Wednesday evening. The matchup between the West's and East's fifth seeds was much tighter through the first half in LeBron James' return to Cleveland.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Larry Brown Sports / January 29

Jaylon Tyson apologizes for the comment he made after LeBron James’ Cleveland return

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jaylon Tyson did not mean to come at “The King.” Following the Cavs’ 129-99 victory over LeBron James and the visiting Los Angeles

Donovan Mitchell News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA active 40-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players with at least 10 40-point games in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active 30-point games in an NBA season leaders' quiz

The 'NBA steals leaders since 1976' quiz

The 'Most three-pointers made in 2021-22' quiz

Lonzo Ball News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / January 29

Cavaliers Looking To Trade Lonzo Ball Before NBA Trade Deadline

When the Cleveland Cavaliers made a trade for Lonzo Ball this offseason, it seemed like it could have been the steal of the offseason. He was expected to maintain the point guard position while Darius Garland worked his way back from injury, and be a star for the second unit later in the season.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / January 29

Cavs Rumors: De’Andre Hunter, LeBron James, Nae’Qwan Tomlin, Jaylon Tyson

Despite a down shooting season, the Cavaliers have generated real trade interest in De’Andre Hunter, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. Jake Fischer of The Stein Line adds that the Cavs are engaged in ongoing discussions involving the veteran forward.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / EssentiallySports / January 29

Donovan Mitchell Initiates Damage Control After LeBron James Disrespect In Cleveland

What was supposed to be a night of nostalgia celebrating the homecoming of the ‘Kid from Akron’ took a sharp turn during the Cleveland Cavaliers’ post-game press conference.

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / January 29

Deandre Ayton’s Interesting Reaction While LeBron James Is Down in Pain Goes Viral

Los Angeles Lakers big man Deandre Ayton has slowly become a disappointment this season. As a prized free agency signing in the offseason, the former 2018 top overall pick has struggled with his new role in LA.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 29

'Safety hazard': Lakers' JJ Redick revisits concern about Cavaliers court after Luka Doncic injury scare

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick thinks the Cleveland Cavaliers' court is just a tad too high.

Lakers' Doncic hurts himself on the Cavaliers' raised court

One Lakers player has demanded trade

Major update emerges on Jayson Tatum's status for 2025-26 NBA season

Clint Capela signing looks prescient after Steven Adams injury news

Joel Embiid matches franchise icons as he continues dominant stretch

Jeremiah Fears takes a shot online at Lu Dort after their heated encounter

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / January 28

How the Cavaliers spoiled LeBron James' return to Cleveland

It was another edition of LeBron James returning back to Northeast Ohio in an opposing team's uniform. This time, it was the Cleveland Cavaliers getting the best of the Los Angeles Lakers, 129-99 in what could have been LeBron's final game in this arena.