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NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 26
Updated Cleveland Cavaliers Starting Lineup vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
After a 1-1 start to the season, the Cavaliers host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night, who have arguably looked like the best team in the NBA through the first week.
Mario Hezonja News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 26
Mario Hezonja Offers High Praise On Fellow Cavs Reserve
The Cleveland Cavaliers start to 2026-27 is far from ideal. A blown lead to the Sixers and then a very near-repeat performance against the Nets happened two days later.
James Harden News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 26
James Hardens Rough Start to the Season Should Worry Cavs Fan
James Harden still has all the tools to be one of the top guys for this Cleveland Cavaliers squad. His play through the first two games, though, should raise some concerns.
The 'NBA 60-point scorers' quiz
Throughout NBA history, only 40 players have scored 60 or more points during an NBA regular-season game. How many of the 40 can you name in six minutes?
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Field Level Media / October 26
Cavaliers look to sort out finishing issues against trending Wolves
Building large leads hasn't been a problem for the Cleveland Cavaliers in their first two games. Keeping them, however, is another story. Cleveland hosts the unbeaten Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday, giving it an opportunity to make a better impression on their understandably unnerved fans.
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
Peyton Watson News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 25
Don't Rush It, Peyton Watson's Fit With Cavaliers May Take Time
The Peyton Watson experience has yielded mixed results thus far. There have been encouraging signs, especially defensively but it’s still very clear that Watson is still trying to acclimate himself to his new surroundings and new role within Cleveland’s offensive hierarchy.
WNBA News / Yardbarker / October 25
Arena location for Game 6 of WNBA Finals remains a problem
With the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries tied at two games apiece, we know there is going to be a Game 6 in the series, and we know it is going to be played in Atlanta.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 25
Cavaliers' Bench Could Become the Difference Between a Good Season and a Great One
It can be one small factor sometimes that turns a bad season into a good one. A good one into a great one. A great one into a sensational one. The Cavs have proven that over the years, with their fringe player acquisitions and by pulling the right strings in-season.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 25
Cavaliers Could Make a Surprising Rotation Change After Slow Start
Setting rotations is one of the major jobs of an NBA coach. If they do a good job and are able to make sure they put everybody in the right position, good things will come.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 25
3 Postgame Quotes That Stood Out Following Cavaliers Near-Collapse Against Nets
After an offseason filled with changes and growth across the board, the Cleveland Cavaliers seemed poised to come out swinging to begin the 2026-27 NBA season.
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.
Evan Mobley News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 25
What’s Going On With Evan Mobley? Evaluating His Start to the Season
It's not a secret that the Cleveland Cavaliers need a big season from Evan Mobley. While his basketball card numbers look great through the first two games, many Cavs fans feel his play is inconsistent.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 25
Are the Cavaliers Still Legitimate NBA Title Contenders in 2026-27?
Coming into the season, there was real belief that the Cleveland Cavaliers had a title contender on their hands. And though only two of 82 regular-season games have been played, the team has shown to have a lot more weaknesses to address than strengths to applaud.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 25
Cavaliers Have Major Questions To Answer After Disappointing Start To Season
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday evening at Rocket Arena. Despite the win, their 4th-quarter performance raised questions about their ability to play 48 minutes.
Donovan Mitchell News / Hoops Wire / October 25
Cavs keep playing with fire, and even Donovan Mitchell knows it
The Cavaliers escaped with a win Saturday night. They also escaped with a few more lessons about finishing games, something coach Kenny Atkinson would probably prefer they learn without all the drama.
NBA News / Field Level Media / October 24
Cavaliers hold off Nets for first win of season
Donovan Mitchell scored 22 points and Jarrett Allen had 21 points and eight rebounds as the Cleveland Cavaliers built a 22-point lead before holding on for a 125-121 victory over the visiting Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 24
Cavs Provide Update On TV Coverage For Fans
A lot has been made of the Cleveland Cavaliers and their lack of accessibility. The cost and ease of watching all 30 NBA teams were ranked, and the Wine & Golders came dead last.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / October 24
Talkin’ Cavs: Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, Kenny Atkinson
I joined the BIGPLAY Cleveland show and I can tell you I didn’t overreact to the Cavaliers’ season-opening meltdown vs. the 76ers. But I sure didn’t take it easy on them, either.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / October 23
Iman Shumpert: Cavs’ James Harden must let Donovan Mitchell handle the pressure
Iman Shumpert has a suggestion for the Cavaliers when opposing defenses turn up the heat. Put the ball in Donovan Mitchell’s hands and let him go. Shumpert, a member of the Cavs’ 2016 championship team, offered that assessment on ESPN’s NBA Today following Cleveland’s season-opening collapse against the Sixers.
Kenny Atkinson News / Lindy's Sports / October 23
Cavaliers' Kenny Atkinson is already on the NBA coaching hot seat
The Cleveland Cavaliers looked to be on their way to a season-opening win over the Philadelphia 76ers, but in the end, they suffered an embarrassing blown lead and lost the game, putting Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson on the hot seat just one game into the season.
LeBron James News / Fadeaway World / October 23
LeBron James Breaks Silence on Cavaliers’ Failed Attempt To Bring Him Back To Cleveland
LeBron James seriously considered going back to the Cleveland Cavaliers for the third time before choosing the Philadelphia 76ers, as he acknowledged that his former franchise was a possibility during this summer’s free agency.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 23
76ers are a super team — in the second half
The Philadelphia 76ers have defeated both of last season's Eastern Conference finalists in their first two games. The next step is not falling far behind those teams so they have to make huge comebacks.
LeBron James News / Yardbarker / October 23
Cavaliers suffer historic choke job in LeBron James' 76ers home debut
LeBron James' first home game as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers did not get off to a great start. But sometimes in sports, it's not about the start, but how you finish the game.
Tyrese Maxey News / Yardbarker / October 22
Cavaliers can't escape their biggest weakness as 76ers rally from huge deficit
Thursday, the Cleveland Cavaliers opened their season on the road against the Philadelphia 76ers, and it was a massive blown lead that set the tone for this season.
Donovan Mitchell News / Hoops Rumors / October 21
Cavs’ Mitchell: ‘I Don’t Ever Want To Wear Another Uniform’
When Donovan Mitchell was traded to Cleveland in 2022, there was widespread skepticism that he’d be eager to commit to the Cavaliers long-term. But Mitchell
Jaylon Tyson News / Hoops Rumors / October 20
Cavs Pick Up Jaylon Tyson’s Fourth-Year Option
The Cavaliers have officially exercised their fourth-year rookie scale team option on Jaylon Tyson’s contract, the team announced today in a press release.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / October 20
Cavs’ Nae’Qwan Tomlin (Back) Out At Least 3-4 Weeks
Nae’Qwan Tomlin’s 2026/27 debut will be delayed, according to the Cavaliers, who announced today that the forward has been diagnosed with a lower back stress reaction and will be reevaluated in approximately three or four weeks (Twitter link via Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com).
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Viral Sports News / October 19
Cavaliers Officially Release 4 Players Before NBA Season
The Cleveland Cavaliers completed a routine but important roster trim over the weekend by releasing four players who had been signed to Exhibit 10 contracts.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Yardbarker / October 19
Three Cleveland Cavaliers players who should be traded before Jarrett Allen
It's another new season in the NBA, which means there is a boundless number of fans already making trade scenarios that see the Cleveland Cavaliers trade away Allen.
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