Cleveland Cavaliers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

NBA News / EssentiallySports / February 3

Cavs Take Desperate Step for Donovan Mitchell Amid James Harden Trade Rumor – Per Insider

The Cleveland Cavaliers were the No.1 seed in the East last season. But this time, with a 30-21 record, they sit fifth. Therefore, to turn things around, the front office is dismantling the core.

Jarrett Allen News / Fear The Sword / February 3

Report: Cavs exploring trades for Jarrett Allen

The Cleveland Cavaliers are actively exploring all trade options for starting center Jarrett Allen, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. Allen’s salary, over $90 million owed to him for the next three seasons, could be used to fill multiple holes on the roster or bring back several assets for a larger trade deal.

Donovan Mitchell News / Fear The Sword / February 3

Cavs are worried about Donovan Mitchell’s contract extension, per NBA insiders

It’s been a hectic 24 hours for the Cleveland Cavaliers. A swap featuring Darius Garland for James Harden is potentially on the way—and Cavs fans are scrambling to figure out how we got here.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / February 3

Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Trade Deadline Update: Rumors, Targets, And Reports

The Cleveland Cavaliers capped off their NBA trade deadline season last year by trading for former Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter. With the 2026 trade deadline season approaching quickly, Hunter was traded out of Cleveland on the evening of January 31.

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James Harden News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / February 3

Why the Cleveland Cavaliers Should Trade for James Harden

News broke late Monday night that the Los Angeles Clippers and All-NBA point guard James Harden are working together to find a trade destination. Shortly after that news broke, connections to the Cavaliers began to swirl.

Lonzo Ball News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 3

Cavs, Hornets have discussed trade to team up LaMelo, Lonzo Ball

Recently, the Cleveland Cavaliers decided to shake things up by sending De’Andre Hunter to the Sacramento Kings in exchange for Keon Ellis and Dennis Schroder, with the Chicago Bulls also being involved in the trade.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 3

Are Darius Garland’s toe injuries a long-term concern amid James Harden trade talks?

The Cleveland Cavaliers recently signaled a shift in their roster strategy by acquiring Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis in a multi-team deal that moved DeAndre Hunter to Sacramento.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / February 3

Cavs Rumors: Jarrett Allen, Lonzo Ball, Darius Garland, James Harden

League sources tell The Athletic’s Sam Amick that the Cavaliers have explored the idea of trading veteran center Jarrett Allen, whose three-year, $90.7 million extension begins in 2026-27.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / February 3

Pros and Cons of Cleveland Cavaliers Trading for James Harden

During the offseason, Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland had surgery to repair an injury he had on his toe. He has played in 26 of the team's 50 games this season and recently suffered another toe injury, but this time on the other foot.

Max Strus News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / February 3

Why the Cleveland Cavaliers Are Shopping Max Strus Ahead of NBA Trade Deadline

The 2025-26 campaign has probably been a year that Max Strus wishes he could forget. Following a disappointing finish to the 2024-25 season that saw the Cleveland Cavaliers knocked out of the playoffs, sharpshooter Strus was hoping to see himself and the team respond well coming out of the games this season.

Dennis Schroder News / Hardwood Heroics / February 3

'This Puts Them Back in the Playoff Hunt' – Cleveland Cavaliers Draw Encouraging Outlook From Former NBA Champion After Dennis Schroder Trade

The Cleveland Cavaliers recently traded De’Andre Hunter in a three-team deal involving the Chicago Bulls and Sacramento Kings to acquire Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis, bolstering their guard depth.

James Harden News / Larry Brown Sports / February 3

James Harden linked to one team amid bombshell trade request

A James Harden trade may end up progressing quickly after his trade request shocker.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / February 2

This Trade Offer Gets Giannis Antetokounmpo to Cavaliers

The Cleveland Cavaliers and the rest of the league are approaching the trade deadline as a chance to improve the roster going into the home stretch of the season.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / February 2

Cavs exploring Max Strus, Lonzo Ball trades with deadline clock ticking

Cavaliers president of basketball operations Koby Altman is a man who isn’t afraid to deal, and he may not be done. This is true even after the Cavs traded De’Andre Hunter to the Kings for Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis on Sunday.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / February 2

Cavaliers Earn Praise For Trade, But It's Not Reflected in Power Rankings

The Cleveland Cavaliers are getting some reinforcements with Darius Garland on the sidelines with an injury. Garland's injury is part of the reason why the team traded De'Andre Hunter to the Sacramento Kings in a three-team trade that helped them get Keon Ellis and Dennis Schroder into the backcourt rotation.

Jarrett Allen News / Hoops Wire / February 2

Cavs handle Blazers behind Jarrett Allen’s utter eruption

Random dribbles following the Cavaliers’ 130-111 road win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday. 1. NBA fans arrived in Portland expecting to see Jarrett Allen and got Bill Walton in his prime instead.

Jarrett Allen News / Field Level Media / February 2

Jarrett Allen erupts for 40 as Cavaliers defeat Trail Blazers

Jarrett Allen scored a career-best 40 points, collected a season-high 17 rebounds and added five assists to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 130-111 victory over the host Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / January 31

Cavaliers’ Kenny Atkinson Fined $50K After Ejection

Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson has been fined $50K for “aggressively pursuing, berating, and making inadvertent contact with a game official,” the NBA announced (via Twitter).

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Field Level Media / January 31

Cavaliers, Blazers look to rebound from disappointing performances

The Cleveland Cavaliers attempt to bounce back from a fierce beating when they visit the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night. The contest is the second of a five-game road trip for the Cavaliers, who had their season-best five-game winning streak halted by losing 126-113 to the Phoenix Suns on Friday night.