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Donovan Mitchell may be parachuting onto the trade block once again.

Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson keeping small forward spot ‘flexible’

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NBA stars under the most pressure to perform in playoffs

It's often said that the true legends step up their game when it matters the most. So, with the NBA playoffs here, the teams able to advance will often rely on their top players to take their game to another level.

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These NBA stars have the most to gain this postseason

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NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 17

Cleveland Cavaliers Playoff Rotation: What’s Changing vs Toronto Raptors

The Cleveland Cavaliers are ready to begin the 2025-26 NBA Playoffs, with the Toronto Raptors as their first-round matchup. A battle between the No. 4 and No.

Donovan Mitchell News / EssentiallySports / April 17

Cavs Ready to Cut Ties with Donovan Mitchell If He Doesn’t Sign Extension, Reveal Sources

The Cleveland Cavaliers are thinking long term. The Cavs are heading into the playoffs with a great shot at going deep into the postseason. However, the front office is making their intention clear with star player Donovan Mitchell- a decision which has the potential to change the franchise’s entire trajectory.

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The 'Most NBA-debut points by NBA team' quiz

How many of the players to score the most points in their NBA debut for every franchise can you name in five minutes?

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The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Total Pro Sports / April 17

Cleveland Cavaliers Could Explore Moving Superstar Guard Amid Contract Uncertainty

If anyone had told earlier this month, when Donovan Mitchell was breaking ankles, that his time in Cleveland might end soon, it all would have looked like a mere speculation.

James Harden News / Fear The Sword / April 17

How James Harden transformed the Cavs late-game offense

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers played an uninspired first 43 minutes against a tanking Indiana Pacers team that only had nine available players in early April.

Kenny Atkinson News / Scoop B / April 17

The 2K Blueprint: Kenny Atkinson Talks Size, Versatility and the Cavs’ Positionless Power

When you look at the modern NBA landscape, everybody’s chasing a “look.” Some teams want to run you off the floor; others want to space you out until you’re dizzy.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / April 16

What the Cavs playoff rotation should look like

This is it. The last eight years for the Cleveland Cavaliers will come down to the next eight weeks. From LeBron James leaving town that jumpstarted a rebuild featuring Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen.

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The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

Jarrett Allen News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 16

Cavs’ Jarrett Allen makes candid admission about ailing knee before NBA playoffs

According to Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson, there will be no restrictions for Jarrett Allen despite his bothersome right knee tendinitis that flared up at the beginning of March.

Donovan Mitchell News / Hoops Rumors / April 16

Donovan Mitchell Reiterates Desire To Stay In Cleveland

Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell could be a free agent next year, as he’ll make $50.1MM in 2026/27, with a $53.8MM player option for ’27/28. Mitchell will be eligible this summer for a four-year extension worth a projected $277MM.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 16

James Harden Opens Up on Sharing Spotlight With Donovan Mitchell on Cavaliers

The superstars that James Harden has partnered with in his illustrious NBA career could fill a hardback book. Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, Joel Embiid, Kyrie Irving, and Chris Paul are just a few of the big names Harden has teamed with in his 17 seasons.

NBA News / Stadium Rant / April 16

Lonzo Ball: A Case Study in Sports Prodigies

Lonzo Ball was slated to be the next big sports prodigy coming out of UCLA. A 6’5 playmaking point guard with defensive ability, a strong physical skillset and high upside?

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 16

Cavs Coach Kenny Atkinson Applauds James Harden’s Impact on Cavs’ Mentality

Cleveland Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson didn’t have a special playoff message for his team, but he expressed his happiness with the team's mood ahead of Game 1 against the Toronto Raptors on Saturday.

Kenny Atkinson News / Hoops Wire / April 16

Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson keeping small forward spot ‘flexible’

Plenty is settled for the Cavs entering the playoffs. That fifth starter spot? Not so much. Coach Kenny Atkinson said he still hasn’t locked in who will join James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen in the opening lineup.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / April 15

Cavs won’t commit to a starting small forward yet

INDEPENDENCE — The Cleveland Cavaliers had 41 different starting lineups throughout the regular season. That was mostly due to injuries and major trades that shook up the roster at the deadline.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 15

James Harden, Evan Mobley, and Cavs going all-in on conditioning before Raptors playoff clash

The Cleveland Cavaliers are planning to run a lot in the first round of the NBA playoffs. After two days of hard cardio to prepare for the Toronto Raptors’ pace, James Harden and Evan Mobley know their opponent’s style will require plenty of endurance.