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What Cavs' Meleek Thomas Can Learn From Yaxel Lendeborg After Controversial Debut

The Golden State Warriors opened their season extremely short-handed. They got pulverized by the new-look Lakers, ultimately losing by 22, but trailing by far more than that at the game’s peak.

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Three Critical Storylines I'm Focused on in Cavaliers vs 76ers

Well, well. We are down to zero sleeps. The Cavs finally game an official gameday, the season set to tip-off with the Philadelphia 76ers. And it’s with that in mind, that we’ll get right to the point.

Donovan Mitchell News / Hoops Wire / October 21

Donovan Mitchell wants to stay with Cavs ‘forever,’ see No. 45 in rafters

Donovan Mitchell isn’t picturing his next NBA stop. He’s picturing his jersey hanging above the Cavaliers’ court. “I don’t ever want to wear another uniform.

Donovan Mitchell News / Hoops Rumors / October 21

Cavs’ Mitchell: ‘I Don’t Ever Want To Wear Another Uniform’

When Donovan Mitchell was traded to Cleveland in 2022, there was widespread skepticism that he’d be eager to commit to the Cavaliers long-term. But Mitchell

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The 'NBA 60-point scorers' quiz

Throughout NBA history, only 40 players have scored 60 or more points during an NBA regular-season game. How many of the 40 can you name in six minutes?

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 21

Two Reasons Cavs Are Playing With A Little Extra Fuel On Opening Night

Opening night has finally arrived for the Cleveland Cavaliers. A long offseason of waiting has led to the day where they are slated to battle with the Philadelphia 76ers.

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Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.

Mario Hezonja News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 21

Mario Hezonja is Latest In Long Line of Players Trying to Stick In Second NBA Tenure

Making the NBA is not an easy thing to do. For a long time, each team would have 12 active players. Consider 30 teams, 12 players, that’s 360 spots. With the expanded slots and two-ways of course, there is a bit more of a chance to get into the league.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 21

Counting Down the Cavs: Breaking Down the History of Number 1 in Cleveland

One more day. One more sleep until the team is back on the court against the 76ers. The number 1 jersey has been worn by 17 different athletes from 1979 to now with James Harden.

WNBA News

Angel Reese goes viral for postgame dance moves in WNBA Finals

Sophie Cunningham calls out Angel Reese for 'dangerous' play on eve of WNBA Finals

Olivia Miles leads six-player WNBA All-Rookie team

WNBA playoffs: Dream, Valkyries advance to Finals

WNBA playoff takeaways: Dream, Valkyries advance to Finals

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / October 21

Cavs rank dead last in NBA for ease of watching games

The Cavaliers have championship expectations, four former All-Stars in their starting lineup and a fan base eager to see whether this is finally the year they break through.

NBA News / Fear The Sword / October 21

Cavs rank last in local broadcast accessibility report

We’re in a weird and fractured time for TV. Streaming services have made traditional cable packages more obsolete. This has left live sports in a weird spot, specifically in regard to local TV broadcasts.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 21

Kenny Atkinson Reflects On The Importance of Jarrett Allen

The Cleveland Cavaliers are flawed in some ways but in many others, they feature a superb level of talent. And with so much talent, especially towards the top of the roster, it can be really easy to forget just how valuable several of the role players are if you aren’t seeing an immediate impact at the statistical level.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 21

NBA Analyst Makes Absurd Cavaliers Playoff Prediction Ahead of Opening Night

The Cavs have high expectations for themselves internally. Those associated with the team have seen the vision for the 2026-27 squad. But it has been made abundantly clear that those on the outside do not have much belief in this team.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 21

3 Bold Predictions For the Cleveland Cavaliers In the 2026-27 Season

Well, well, well. Look what we have here. The start of another NBA season. The offseason always feels like, but perhaps never quite as much as this past.

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Peyton Watson News / Hoops Wire / October 21

Peyton Watson wants Cavs to adopt 'take no prisoners' mentality

The Cavaliers brought in Peyton Watson to strengthen their defense on the wing. He also intends to bring an attitude that spreads through the locker room.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 20

This Unexpected Guest Stopped By Cavaliers Practice Ahead of Season Opener

The NBA has always been a tight-knit community. It’s something that has been on display since the inception of the league and has not changed. And with that, guys from all different teams, players and coaches alike, have spent offseasons training together, and hanging out.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 20

Best and Worst Case Scenarios for the Cleveland Cavaliers This Season

The Cleveland Cavaliers season is finally here. It’s been a long five months since the New York Knicks demolished the team in the ECF and then went on to win the title.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 20

Counting Down the Cavs: Breaking Down the Number 2 in Cleveland's History

Although the official NBA season starts this afternoon, the Cavaliers still have two more days until they face the 76ers in their opener. The first time it was worn goes back to 1977 and Mo Howard who played just 9 games, but an interesting thing I learned from players wearing number 2, is that a few of them became coaches in the NBA.

Evan Mobley News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 20

This One Storyline Will Define the Cavaliers' Season - The Evan Mobley Dilemma

The Cleveland Cavaliers could have shifted gears this offseason, in a major way, by going big game hunting. It’s not as if there was a lack of available

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / October 20

Cavaliers dealt injury news days before tipoff

The Cleveland Cavaliers will be tipping off their season on Thursday against the Philadelphia 76ers without one of their rotation players. The team announced

Jaylon Tyson News / Hoops Rumors / October 20

Cavs Pick Up Jaylon Tyson’s Fourth-Year Option

The Cavaliers have officially exercised their fourth-year rookie scale team option on Jaylon Tyson’s contract, the team announced today in a press release.

Jaylon Tyson News / Hoops Wire / October 20

Cavs pick up fourth-year option on Jaylon Tyson

The Cavaliers have exercised Jaylon Tyson’s fourth-year team option, keeping the guard under contract through the 2027-28 season, president of basketball operations Koby Altman announced Tuesday.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / October 20

Cavs’ Nae’Qwan Tomlin (Back) Out At Least 3-4 Weeks

Nae’Qwan Tomlin’s 2026/27 debut will be delayed, according to the Cavaliers, who announced today that the forward has been diagnosed with a lower back stress reaction and will be reevaluated in approximately three or four weeks (Twitter link via Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com).

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Viral Sports News / October 19

Cavaliers Officially Release 4 Players Before NBA Season

The Cleveland Cavaliers completed a routine but important roster trim over the weekend by releasing four players who had been signed to Exhibit 10 contracts.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Yardbarker / October 19

Three Cleveland Cavaliers players who should be traded before Jarrett Allen

It's another new season in the NBA, which means there is a boundless number of fans already making trade scenarios that see the Cleveland Cavaliers trade away Allen.

Ben Simmons’ NBA comeback on pause after injury during Kings’ practice

Warriors could pay for Jimmy Butler trade stance that makes absolutely zero sense

Joel Embiid has interesting take on 76ers stars needing to sacrifice

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