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Cavaliers Tried to Trade All-Star Guard to Win Kevin Durant Sweepstakes

After a heartbreaking finish to what was a magical season, the Cleveland Cavaliers were left scrambling to pick up the pieces. They have invested so much capital into their core of Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland and Evan Mobley that the only logical option to improve the team is to trade one of the big fish to open up cap space.

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Can Cavs Find Help If They Keep Their Picks? A Look At Nos. 49 and 58

We’ve already relayed that your Cleveland Cavaliers could trade both of their draft picks. After all, the Cavs aren’t even making a selection until the second day.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / June 25

Cavs weren't willing to deal two-time All-Star in Kevin Durant trade talks

The Phoenix Suns contacted the Cleveland Cavaliers about Darius Garland while trying to put together a Kevin Durant trade, NBA insider Brian Windhorst reported in a discussion with Chris Oldach of ESPN Cleveland.

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Cleveland Cavaliers Reportedly Lure Coach Away From Dallas Mavericks

After losing Jordan Ott (Phoenix Suns), DeMarre Carrol (Suns), Chris Darnell (Sacramento Kings), and Bryan Tibaldi (Providence College) this offseason, the Cleveland Cavaliers and head coach Kenny Atkinson are on the prowl to refill their assistant coaching roster.

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The NBA implemented a lottery system beginning with the 1985 draft. Since then, 39 players have gone No. 1 overall. How many of the top overall picks from the NBA's lottery era can you name in five minutes?

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / The Lead / June 25

Cleveland Cavaliers 2025 NBA Draft Guide

With the 49th and 58th picks in the draft, the Cleveland Cavaliers select… Brian Windhorst of ESPN recently reported, “I would expect the Cavs to do something.” This could mean using both picks to move up and target a player earlier in the second round.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / June 25

Cavs are reportedly ‘not trying to shop’ Darius Garland

The Cavs are getting calls on their two-time All Start point guard, but don’t appear willing to trade him. It came as a surprise that the Cleveland Cavaliers were reportedly listed as one of the mystery teams for superstar Kevin Durant.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / June 25

3 Players The Cleveland Cavaliers Should Target In The NBA Draft

The NBA Draft starts on Wednesday night, but the Cleveland Cavaliers (as of Wednesday afternoon) do not have a pick in the first round. Instead, the Wine and Gold have picks No.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / June 25

Cavaliers Connected to Blockbuster Trade for Former Celtics Star

The Cleveland Cavaliers are expected by many to make some sort of significant move this offseason, and they apparently already attempted to trade for Kevin Durant.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / June 25

Cleveland Cavaliers Answer Wing Concerns in Latest 2025 NBA Mock Draft

Heading into this offseason, the Cleveland Cavaliers are in search of support on the perimeter that will thrive in head coach Kenny Atkinson's three-point heavy offense.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / June 25

Cavaliers Linked To Possible Ty Jerome, Sam Merrill Replacements In Latest Mock Draft

The 2025 NBA Draft is here and while the Cleveland Cavaliers won't be on the clock until the second night due to only having two second-round selections at 49 and 58, the Cavaliers could find some possible diamonds in the rough that could one day become rotation staples.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / June 25

Cavs NBA Draft Profile: Brooks Barnhizer

Barnhizer is a 6’6” wing who has made noise recently. The Cleveland Cavaliers have a pair of second-round NBA Draft picks this summer. We’re profiling several prospects to keep an eye on as we approach the big day.

Donovan Mitchell News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / June 24

Cavaliers, Donovan Mitchell Facing Critical Question Entering NBA Offseason

After many Cleveland Cavalier fans expected the franchise to make a title push this season, the team unfortunately faced multiple set backs throughout their postseason run and were eliminated in the second-round by the Indiana Pacers.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / June 24

4 things the Cavs can learn from the NBA Finals

Cleveland isn’t as far away as it might seem. The Cleveland Cavaliers showed throughout the regular season that they were NBA Finals contenders. That didn’t carry over to the playoffs when they were defeated in five games by the Indiana Pacers.

Ty Jerome News / Hoops Wire / June 24

Ty Jerome Predicted To Re-Sign With Cavaliers

Ty Jerome becomes an unrestricted free agent this offseason and one NBA analyst believes the guard will re-sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers. “Re-signing your own free agent is seldom considered bold.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / June 24

NBA Insider Addresses Cavaliers, Kevin Durant Trade Buzz

The Kevin Durant trade saga that clouded around the NBA across recent weeks has officially come to a close with the most recent blockbuster being agreed upon to send the two-time champion to the Houston Rockets among an interesting mix of potential suitors.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / June 24

Cavaliers' NBA G League Affiliate Makes Major Annoucement

After the Cleveland Cavaliers underwent a major brand overhaul, many wondered if the Cleveland Charge, the NBA G League affiliate of the Cavaliers, would soon follow.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / June 24

Recent Rumors Suggest Cavaliers Could Be Poised For Roster Shake-Up

The wheeling and dealing is already underway across the NBA, with several big moves having already been consummated, including the blockbuster deal that saw Kevin Durant traded to the Houston Rockets.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / June 24

Cavs NBA Draft Profile: Steve Settle III

Every team could use a 6’10” knockdown shooter. The Cleveland Cavaliers have two late second-round picks in the upcoming NBA Draft. They are also able to sign undrafted free agents once the selection ends.

Kevin Durant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 24

Cavaliers offered starter in Kevin Durant trade bid

In the high-stakes world of NBA deals, only the bold dare make shocks happen. The Cleveland Cavaliers tried just that. According to Yahoo Sports’ Kevin O’Connor, they pushed forward with talks to land Kevin Durant from the Suns and dangled none other than Darius Garland, their dynamic young star, in the mix.

Darius Garland News / Athlon Sports / June 23

Cleveland Cavaliers Offered Darius Garland in Trade for Kevin Durant

The Cleveland Cavaliers reportedly offered Darius Garland in a trade for Kevin Durant, according to Yahoo Sports' Kevin O’Connor, who revealed the news Monday on The Kevin O’Connor Show.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / June 23

Cavaliers Continue To Explore Trades Ahead Of NBA Draft

It’s that time of year, with the NBA season officially over and the real season about to begin. At least, that’s how some view it, especially when it comes to the Cavaliers.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / June 23

Cleveland Cavaliers Placed in Surprising Tier of NBA Title Contenders

After the madness of this year's NBA postseason and the NBA Finals now behind us, the lookahead to what's to come for next season across the league and how the coming title pursuit could shake out has already begun to ensue.

Isaac Okoro News / Hoops Wire / June 23

Cavaliers Predicted To Trade Isaac Okoro

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been predicted to trade Isaac Okoro this offseason by an NBA analyst. In a story called “1 Player Most Likely To Be Traded On Every NBA Team,” Dan Favale of Bleacher Report went with Okoro for Cleveland. “Isaac Okoro seems like the odd man out.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 23