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Preseason is over, and Cavs are now on the clock

Finally, the preseason is ancient history and already forgotten. Now, the Cavaliers have exactly one week to prepare for the real thing. It all starts under the bright lights of Madison Square Garden, where the Cavs will open the regular season with a visit to the Knicks (Wednesday, Oct.

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Lonzo Ball makes a statement in Cavs preseason: ‘Everything we envisioned’

The Cleveland Cavaliers knew they were taking a chance when they traded for Lonzo Ball this summer. The former second overall pick had a history of season-ending injuries, including a two-year knee injury that threatened to end his career.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / October 15

Cavs announce Classic Edition Uniforms for 2025-26 season

After years of campaigning from fans, the Cleveland Cavaliers have ceremoniously unveiled their classic edition uniforms for the 2025-2026 season. The

Larry Nance Jr. News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 15

Larry Nance Jr. sounds off on Cleveland Cavaliers unveiling throwback uniforms

Cleveland Cavaliers fans were pumped to hear that the news of one of their favorite uniform combos was coming back to make an appearance in the 2025-2026 season.

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How many of the Team USA Men's Basketball coaches to represent the United States at the Olympics can you name?

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / October 15

Cavs bringing back classic 2003 look with retro court

The Cavaliers aren’t bringing back a rookie by the name of LeBron James, but they are bringing back the uniforms he wore back in 2003. The same threads that carried the Cavs through their first Finals run are officially back — a nod James, Zydrunas Ilgauskas, Booby Gibson, Anderson Varejao and others from that era.

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The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history

Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 15

Cavaliers unveil updated throwback uniforms set to return this season

The Cleveland Cavaliers are turning back the clock in a big way ahead of a promising 2025-2026 season, with much approval coming from their fans after this decision.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 15

Top takeaways from the Cavaliers preseason finale win against Pistons

After what looked to be a miserable upcoming season for the Cleveland Cavaliers, the team pulled out an 18-point win vs the Detroit Pistons. A definite bounce back from the rough loss to the Boston Celtics on Sunday.

De'Andre Hunter News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 15

Cleveland Cavaliers get update on De'Andre Hunter injury in preseason finale

The Cleveland Cavaliers were without small forward De'Andre Hunter for the second half of the team's preseason finale. Cleveland clashed with the Detroit Pistons in a 118-100 win from Rocket Arena.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fadeaway World / October 15

Cavaliers Big Man Could Be Traded During The Season For A Right Package

After a 64-18 record last season, the Cleveland Cavaliers and their young core established themselves as the top team in the Eastern Conference. Although injuries eventually derailed their postseason run, the Cavs, led by Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, and Evan Mobley, have displayed the potential to emerge as contenders.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 15

Kenny Atkinson reveals what he 'loved' from Lonzo Ball in Cavs preseason finale win

The Cavaliers notched their first preseason win 118-100 over the Detroit Pistons Tuesday night at Rocket Arena. Head coach Kenny Atkinson stepped to the postgame press conference podium drenched in water. “Why do you guys think I’m soaked?” he asked the media with a chuckle.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 15

Cleveland Cavaliers predicted to do something they haven't done in 15 years

Last season was truly a memorable one for the Cleveland Cavaliers as the team continued its upward trajectory with the best season they have had since the 2017-2018 season, when it won the NBA title with LeBron James and Kyrie Irving.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 15

Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson shares major update on Darius Garland's injury recovery

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland had surgery on his left big toe in early June, and doctors expect him to be sidelined for about four to five months as he recovers.

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Lonzo Ball News / Fear The Sword / October 15

Player Grades: Cavs vs Pistons – Lonzo Ball finds his groove

Kenny Atkinson finally picked up his first preseason win with the Cleveland Cavaliers, beating the Detroit Pistons 118-100. It feels good to be done with the preseason with real basketball on the horizon.

Darius Garland News / Hoops Wire / October 14

Cavs’ Darius Garland takes ‘good step’ in return from toe surgery

Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland is inching closer to game action, taking what head coach Kenny Atkinson called “a good step” in his recovery from offseason toe surgery.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 14

Cleveland Cavaliers preseason history should calm fans after winless start

So far this preseason, the Cleveland Cavaliers have lost to the Chicago Bulls twice in close games with their full team of healthy players. They also lost in a blowout to the Boston Celtics where those players did not touch the court at all.

Donovan Mitchell News / Hoops Wire / October 14

Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell the NBA player with most to prove, The Athletic says

The Athletic gathered its NBA writers — William Guillory, Law Murray and Josh Robbins — to talk about this season’s biggest individual storylines. MVP sleepers, redemption stories, comeback candidates.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 14

Cleveland Cavaliers 'big 3' named as reason for legitimate NBA title aspirations

The Cleveland Cavaliers are going into the season with high hopes for their top trio: Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley. ESPN insider Tim Bontemps ranked the "big threes" across the league and placed the Cavs at No.

Sam Merrill News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 14

Cavs guard Sam Merrill provides update on health, expectations for this upcoming season

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill is expected to play in the team's preseason finale against the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night at Rocket Arena. Merrill has yet to play in any preseason games due to a minor adductor tweak.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hardwood Heroics / October 10

'He’s Going to Take Another Leap' – Cleveland Cavaliers Forward Draws Ringing MVP Endorsement From 2 NBA Legends

Winning the Defensive Player of the Year award could be a sign of things to come for Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley, as many believe he has the tools to become the league MVP someday.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fadeaway World / October 10

Carmelo Anthony And Tracy McGrady Believe Evan Mobley Can Be MVP Candidate This Season

Carmelo Anthony and Tracy McGrady are expecting a historic year from Evan Mobley. On the latest episode of 7PM in Brooklyn, the NBA legends said the Cavaliers forward could enter the MVP conversation this season, praising his size, skill, and two-way impact as reasons why he’s ready to take the next step.