Cleveland Cavaliers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Darius Garland News / Fadeaway World / September 26

Should Cavs Start Former No. 2 Overall Pick In Light Of Darius Garland's Injury?

The Cleveland Cavaliers are expected to retain their spot as one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference next season. With a loaded roster featuring stars like Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley, the Cavaliers almost have all the necessary pieces to make a legitimate title push next year.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fastbreak on SI / September 26

Top 10 NBA Players List Gets Contribution From Lonzo Ball

Ranking the top players the NBA has seen is a common exercise for current and former players. Recently, Lonzo Ball and LiAngelo Ball put together a quick list of their 10 best, noting that it isn’t in any particular order.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / September 25

Brian Windhorst shares how the Cavaliers now feel about acquiring Lonzo Ball this offseason, OKC Thunder comparison made

The Cleveland Cavaliers are considered to be one of the favorites to win the 2026 NBA Championship. After two straight years of early playoff exits, the pressure is on for the Cleveland Cavaliers to perform and go on a deep playoff run.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / September 25

Cavs eliminating FanDuel Sports studio shows for road games

Cavaliers pre- and postgame shows on FanDuel Sports Network will still exist. Just not when the Cavs are playing road games. Instead, the Cavaliers Live studio program will now only air 30 minutes before tipoff of home games.

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The 20 best current NBA players over the age of 35

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Lonzo Ball News / Total Apex Sports / September 25

Lonzo Ball Already Turning Head At Cleveland Cavaliers’ Training Camp

For the first time in what feels like an eternity, the headlines surrounding Lonzo Ball are about his performance on the court, not his recovery off it.

Thomas Bryant News / Hoops Wire / September 25

Cavs officially add Thomas Bryant to frontcourt mix

The Cavaliers have officially announced the signing of veteran center Thomas Bryant, giving them 14 standard contracts heading into training camp next week in Florida.

Donovan Mitchell News / EssentiallySports / September 25

Cavs President Addresses Donovan Mitchell’s Injury Concerns Ahead of Training Camp

Cleveland doesn’t need reminders of how thin the margin is. Last campaign, they returned from the regular season with the second-best franchise record of 64-18.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 25

Cleveland Cavaliers preseason salary cap breakdown and future implications

It’s no secret that the Cleveland Cavaliers have been spending money. What might be a bit surprising to Cavs and NBA fans alike is that with the recent dismantling of the 2023 NBA champion Boston Celtics, the Cavaliers are now the most expensive payroll in the NBA.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / EssentiallySports / September 25

When Will Darius Garland and Max Strus Return From Injury? Cavs President Provides Update Ahead of Training Camp

Training camp is about to begin, and the Cleveland Cavaliers will have most of their players on the floor. The only exceptions are All-Star guard Darius Garland and Max Strus.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 24

Jazz prospect learns refusing draft workouts often backfires

Ace Bailey turned down workouts with NBA teams in a failed attempt to steer himself to certain NBA teams — then fired his agent when he ended up on the Utah Jazz anyway.

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Evan Mobley News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 24

Cavaliers GM believes Evan Mobley can break into the NBA’s top five players

The Cleveland Cavaliers have very high expectations as a team this year. Cleveland has its deepest and best roster since the last LeBron era and is poised to take advantage of the weakened Eastern Conference, which will be without Jayson Tatum and Tyrese Haliburton.

Donovan Mitchell News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 24

Should Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell feel disrespected over ESPN ranking?

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell is one of the best players in the league. Last year, he was the main reason why the team won 64 games and claimed the No.

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Darius Garland News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 24

Cleveland Cavaliers must be careful with $193 million All-Star

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland is going into the season recovering from toe surgery over the summer. The injury hampered Garland at the end of the regular season and it only worsened as time wore on.

Jarrett Allen News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 24

Cleveland Cavaliers have not-so-secret weapon at center

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen is going into his sixth season with the team, where he hopes to reach heights that haven't been seen since the LeBron James era.

LeBron James News / HITC / September 24

Cavaliers sign former NBA finalist praised by LeBron James as ‘one of the most skilled bigs’

There are high expectations for the Cleveland Cavaliers heading into the 2025–26 NBA season, and with good reason. The Cavaliers are one of the favorites to win the 2026 NBA championship.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hardwood Heroics / September 24

'We Have What We Need to Compete' – Cleveland Cavaliers Coach Believes That the Team is Ready to Win a Championship

Kenny Atkinson recently spoke to reporters during the Cleveland Cavaliers’ media day, reiterating his belief that his team is ready to win the NBA championship as soon as this year, despite their premature playoff exit last season.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / September 23

Cavs Continue to Build on Depth with New Free Agent Signing

Trying to further strengthen their chances of winning the NBA title, the Cleveland Cavaliers continue to make additions to try to get past their disappointment of last year’s elimination by the Indiana Pacers in five games.

Kenny Atkinson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 23

Why Kenny Atkinson is declaring Cavs championship ready

A renewed energy and enthusiasm permeated the Cleveland Cavaliers’ practice facility on Tuesday morning in Independence, as team president Koby Altman and head coach Kenny Atkinson addressed the media for the first time since May’s premature playoff exit.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Athlon Sports / September 23

Cavaliers Sign Former Lottery Pick as Part of 2-Player Move Ahead of NBA Preseason

The Cleveland Cavaliers are coming off an impressive season that saw them finish with the best record in the Eastern Conference, though they were unable to advance past the second round of the playoffs after being eliminated by the Indiana Pacers.

Killian Hayes News / Hoops Rumors / September 23

Cavaliers agree to contract with former lottery pick

The Cleveland Cavaliers and former lottery pick Killian Hayes have agreed to a contract, Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype tweets. Details were not disclosed but it’s almost certainly a training camp deal with no certainty of making the opening night roster.

Thomas Bryant News / Hoops Rumors / September 23

Cavs, Thomas Bryant agree to one-year deal

The Cavaliers and free agent center Thomas Bryant have agreed to terms on a one-year deal, agents Mark Bartelstein and Zach Kurtin tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / September 23

Cavs president gives update on Garland's injury recovery

Cavaliers president gives update on Darius Garland's injury recovery

Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland, who underwent surgery in June to address the toe injury that limited him in the postseason, has resumed some on-court basketball activities and will take part in training camp in a limited capacity.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hardwood Heroics / September 22

'This is Where I’m Comfortable' – Ex-Cleveland Cavaliers Explains Why He Hated His Role With Team

Every player on a winning team has a certain function to play. There are the stars, the role players, the enforcers and the leaders. When the Cleveland Cavaliers were competing for a championship from 2015 to 2018, it was easy to identify the roles of each player.