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Cavaliers and Fans Need to Give Up on LeBron James Reunion Pipe Dream

Just as quickly as it came about, the dream of the Cleveland Cavaliers reuniting with the prodigal son LeBron James has died. This wasn't just a matter of fans being delusional or buying too much stock into one of the seemingly infinite NBA mock trades.

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Cavaliers Loss in First NBA 2K26 Summer League Game Invoked Trauma for Fans

The Cleveland Cavaliers kicked off their NBA 2K26 Summer League on mostly high notes. Even though they came into it without a prized first-round pick to evaluate, they still had plenty of young talent to root on.

Donovan Mitchell News / Athlon Sports / July 11

Donovan Mitchell Pops the Question to Grammy Award-Winning Singer

This past NBA season saw Donovan Mitchell lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to the franchise's first 60-win season since 2009-10, and somehow that may not even be the most exciting development of the year for him.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Last Word On Sports / July 11

10 Best NBA Draft Picks In Cleveland Cavaliers History

There were a few viable options for the 10th spot, but let’s go with one from the 2016 championship team. Tristan Thompson was the starting power forward throughout that postseason run.

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How many of the players to score the most points in one game for each NBA team in the 2024-25 NBA season can you name in five minutes?

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Superstar athletes whose careers ended with a whimper

Let's take a look at some great careers that ended on less than stellar notes.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / July 11

Cleveland Cavaliers HC Kenny Atkinson Gives Major Compliment To Jaylon Tyson

Some people just have it while others have to work their tail off for it. For Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jaylon Tyson, he has to work for everything that he gets on the court, and so far into year two, he is doing just that. A month ago, Tyson was looking at being just another bench player again for next year’s version of the Cavaliers.

Nae'Qwan Tomlin News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / July 11

Cavaliers Forward Shares His Summer League, Offseason Goal

The Summer League is an excellent opportunity for players to prove they deserve a spot on an NBA roster or to demonstrate their worth for more playing time on the team for the upcoming season.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hardwood Heroics / July 11

'He’s Going to Be in the MVP Conversation' – Cleveland Cavaliers’ Kenny Atkinson Has Lofty Expectations for Evan Mobley After Winning DPOY

Kenny Atkinson has big plans for the Cleveland Cavaliers next season, as the team looks to make a deep playoff run after a 64-win regular season in 2024-25 during his first full season there.

Jaylon Tyson News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / July 11

Cavaliers Have One Major Summer League Name Worth Watching

The Cleveland Cavaliers got their first look at this year's summer league squad on Thursday in a battle against the Indiana Pacers, and while it ended in a head-turning comeback by the Pacers, finishing 114-113 in favor of Indiana, it wasn't a night without a standout performance from one certain name on the roster.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / July 11

Former Cavaliers Point Guard Says 'I Didn’t Make Friends, Just Teammates' in the NBA

One of the prominent side topics in NBA discourse is the ever-changing culture. From day to day, one can find the league's legends talking about how soft the players are now, or how the game is no longer played the right way.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / The SportsRush / July 10

Kenny Atkinson Predicts MVP Jump for Evan Mobley in 2–3 Years After Career Best DPOY Season

Evan Mobley was one of the most talked-about players in the NBA during the 2024-2025 season. The 24-year-old averaged 18 PPG for the year, along with 9 RPG, but his biggest contribution was on the defensive side.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / July 10

2nd-Year Two-Way Player Dominates in Cavaliers First Summer League Game

The Cleveland Cavaliers didn't make a pick in the first round of the 2025 draft, but that doesn't mean they're void of exciting young players worth tuning in for in the NBA 2K26 Summer League.

Jaylon Tyson News / Hoops Wire / July 10

Nae’Qwan Tomlin Turns Heads, Jaylon Tyson Shines As Cavs Start Summer Run

Cavaliers two-way big man Nae’Qwan Tomlin might be playing his way into next season’s plans. “He could be in our rotation next year,” Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson said during Thursday’s NBA TV broadcast.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / July 10

Cavaliers Coach Kenny Atkinson Teases Vision for Lonzo Ball in 2025-26

Based on their early offseason roster moves, it's clear that when the Cleveland Cavaliers acquired Lonzo Ball from the Chicago Bulls, they had a vision in mind.

Kenny Atkinson News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / July 10

Cleveland Cavaliers Coach Kenny Atkinson Embraces ‘Welcome Pressure’ of Championship Expectations

With Tyrese Haliburton and Jayson Tatum sidelined next season due to Achilles injuries, many view the Eastern Conference as wide open. However, for the Cleveland Cavaliers, who finished with the East's best record last year, it only increases the weight of expectations.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / July 10

3 Cavaliers With Something To Prove During NBA Summer League

The Cleveland Cavaliers don't start the 2025-26 regular season for a couple of months. However, there is still some meaningful basketball for players on Cleveland's roster over the next couple of weeks.

Kevin Love News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / July 10

Cleveland Cavaliers Sent Major Warning Amid Kevin Love Return Rumors

As a second apron team, the Cleveland Cavaliers are on the hunt for talent they can add on budget deals. Because of the myriad restrictions that come from being over that daunting threshold, the Cavs can only sign players to veterans minimum deals moving forward, unless they do some creative roster maneuvering to duck back under.

Ricky Rubio News / FirstSportz / July 10

Despite $130 Million Earnings, Ricky Rubio Resented NBA’s Money-Minded Locker Room Culture

Ricky Rubio is one of many NBA players who came into the league with bucketloads of promise. After all, the Barcelona product became a pro basketball player at the tender young age of 14 in the Euroleague.

Craig Porter News / Fear The Sword / July 10

Craig Porter Jr. needs to graduate from Summer League

The third-year guard needs to maximize the opportunity this season. Craig Porter Jr. looked like a Swiss-Army Knife in the making when he made his Summer League debut for the Cleveland Cavaliers back in 2023.

Channing Frye News / Hoops Wire / July 10

Channing Frye: Players Fall In Love With Being Famous More Than Playing In L.A.

As an NBA player, Channing Frye was a bit of a journeyman. He played for six different teams, including the Cleveland Cavaliers on two occasions (2015-18, and ’18-19).

NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 10

Talkin’ Cavs: LeBron James, Kevin Love, Larry Nance Jr, Lonzo Ball

LeBron James possibly returning to the Cavaliers has been all the buzz this summer in Cleveland. We can now add Kevin Love to the list as well. And hey, Larry Nance Jr.

Donovan Mitchell News / Sneakers on SI / July 8

Adidas Introduces Donovan Mitchell's 7th Signature Shoe

The hype for Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell's seventh signature basketball shoe has steadily grown throughout the year. Adidas unveiled the

Lonzo Ball News / Ball Exclusives / July 8

Lonzo Ball speaks about his father’s 'Tough Love'

Lonzo Ball has been traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers. This puts the former second overall draft pick into a winning situation. Lonzo has also been placed in winning situations thanks to his father, LaVar Ball’s tireless dedication to giving his sons a better life.

Lonzo Ball News / Fastbreak on SI / July 7

Lonzo Ball Makes Feelings Clear About Cleveland Cavaliers

This week, Lonzo Ball was officially traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The former UCLA superstar had been with the Chicago Bulls for the last four years.