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Cleveland Cavaliers Receive Brutal Take After Losing Ty Jerome

One of the biggest success stories across the NBA last season was Ty Jerome's breakout year. The 27-year-old had his best season since being drafted and posted career-highs on offense across the board, shooting over 50 percent from the floor and 40 percent from behind the arc.

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'Just Moved Up to Being the No. 1 Team for the East' – Cleveland Cavaliers Draw Bold Claim From LaVar Ball After Lonzo Ball Trade

LaVar Ball has higher expectations for the Cleveland Cavaliers after the team acquired his oldest son, Lonzo, from the Chicago Bulls in exchange for Isaac Okoro.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / July 1

Several Key Targets for the Cavaliers Still Available on NBA Free Agency Day 2

The 2025 NBA free agency class is one of the weaker ones the league has seen in a long time. That doesn't mean that there wasn't still plenty of drama and intrigue, though.

LeBron James News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

Fifteen different players have won multiple NBA Most Valuable Player honors. How many can you name?

The 'NBA No. 1 draft pick and Rookie of the Year' quiz

The 'Multiple 200+ three-pointer NBA seasons' quiz

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Al Horford News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / June 30

Report: Cavaliers Showing Interest in Al Horford

The Cleveland Cavaliers could be looking to poach a major free agent from the Boston Celtics. According to HoopsHype's Michael Scotto, the Cavaliers are among the list of suitors interested in signing free agent big man Al Horford.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / June 30

Former Cleveland Cavaliers Guard Signs With Division Rival, Per Report

Caris LeVert has established himself as one of the NBA's top reserve players and had a significant impact on the Cleveland Cavaliers during the four seasons he spent with the Wine and Gold.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 30

Hawks reloading in suddenly wide-open Eastern Conference

The Atlanta Hawks gave up De'Andre Hunter at the trade deadline in what looked like a give-up trade. Instead, the move kicked off a retooling that makes the Hawks look dangerous in a wide-open Eastern Conference.

Five fascinating NBA Eastern Conference extension candidates

Timberwolves seem to be in win-now mode after latest move

New deals give Timberwolves two big men for the price of one

Every NBA player to average 30 points per game in a season

The 'Most 40-point games since the NBA/ABA merger' quiz

Ty Jerome News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / June 30

Report: Cavaliers Officially Lose Ty Jerome in NBA Free Agency

One of the top contributors from the Cleveland Cavaliers' 64-18 team last season is now headed to the Western Conference. According to ESPN NBA Insider Shams Charania, former Cavs guard Ty Jerome has signed a free-agent contract with the Memphis Grizzlies.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 30

LeBron James-to-Cavaliers rumors ignore one huge factor

The chances of LeBron James returning to the Cleveland Cavaliers are slim thanks to the salary cap issues involved. And because of one important figure in Cleveland who may want no part of a James return.

James contract update still may not answer one big question

Insider suggests fitting end to James' playing career

Former executive's comment about James' trade market may raise eyebrows

Every NBA player to average 30 points per game in a season

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / BasketballNews.com / June 30

WNBA announces 3 new expansion teams: Cleveland, Detroit & Philadelphia

The WNBA is making a bold move by expanding to 18 teams over the next five years, adding franchises in Cleveland (2028), Detroit (2029), and Philadelphia (2030), following the recent additions of Toronto and Portland over the next two years and Golden State (Bay Area, San Francisco) this year.

Lonzo Ball News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / June 30

Grading The Cleveland Cavaliers' Lonzo Ball Trade

The Cleveland Cavaliers kicked off the NBA offseason by pulling off a rather substantial trade, sending Isaac Okoro to the Chicago Bulls for Lonzo Ball.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / June 30

Cavaliers Make Major Roster Decisions Before NBA Free Agency

With hours to go until NBA teams can begin negotiating with free agents, the Cleveland Cavaliers made roster decisions about two players they've spent time developing and one late addition.

Emoni Bates News / Hoops Wire / June 30

Cavs Do Not Tender Qualifying Offer To Emoni Bates

The Cavaliers did not tender a two-way qualifying offer to forward Emoni Bates, making him an unrestricted free agent, per Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / June 30

Cleveland Cavaliers Urged to Steal All-Star from Boston Celtics

The Cleveland Cavaliers have already gotten busy this offseason, swinging a trade to acquire Lonzo Ball from the Chicago Bulls. And chances are, the Cavaliers are far from done.

NBA News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Lottery-Era top-three NBA Draft picks' quiz

Since the start of the lottery era, we've seen 123 players get selected as the top three picks of the NBA Draft. How many can you name?

LeBron James News / Fadeaway World / June 30

Cavaliers Must Trade Three Stars To Acquire LeBron James; Deal Looks Complicated But Not Impossible

LeBron James is once again dominating the headlines, as it appears he could potentially leave the Los Angeles Lakers at some point before next year's trade deadline.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 29

Cleveland Cavaliers 2025 NBA Draft grades for every pick

The Cleveland Cavaliers entered the 2025 NBA Draft not in search of a savior. They were in pursuit of fine-tuning. With a roster already packed with star power and versatility, the Cavs approached draft night with a sharpened vision.

Chuma Okeke News / Hoops Wire / June 29

Cavs Decline Option on Chuma Okeke, Making Him Free Agent

The Cavaliers are moving on from forward Chuma Okeke, declining his team option and making him an unrestricted free agent, according to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / June 29

Cavs Likely to Chase Value Bigs with Free Agency Underway

If you’re the Cleveland Cavaliers, you already know what you need. And a playable backup big is likely at the top of your list this NBA free agency season.

Sam Merrill News / Last Word On Sports / June 28

Cavaliers Re-sign Mr. Irrelevant To $38 Million Extension

CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Cavaliers have made an unexpected yet symbolic move by locking up Sam Merrill on a fresh four-year, $38 million deal. Merrill, famously the final pick of the 2020 NBA Draft, now sees his perseverance rewarded with the first major payday of his career.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / The SportsRush / June 28

Donovan Mitchell Reveals the Crucial Role Evan Mobley Played in Re-Signing With the Cavaliers

NBA playoffs aside, the surprise of the 2024-25 season was the Cleveland Cavaliers. They went from a middle-of-the-pack playoff team in 2024 to the best team in the East, record-wise.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / June 29