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Cavaliers Have One Major Question to Answer Before the Season Starts

There is a real argument to be made that the Cavaliers have one of the best starting fives in basketball. This is especially the case after the acquisition of Peyton Watson.

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NBA.com: Peyton Watson could help Cavs take next step

The Cavaliers didn’t exactly overhaul the roster this offseason. They may not have needed to. After winning 52 games and reaching the Eastern Conference finals, Cleveland mostly kept its core together while adding Peyton Watson, Mario Hezonja, Khalifa Diop and rookie guard Meleek Thomas.

Cam Whitmore News / Hoops Rumors / September 15

Cam Whitmore On Nuggets’ Radar

The Nuggets have emerged as a possible suitor to watch for free agent forward Cam Whitmore, reports Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Substack link). The 20th

Donovan Mitchell News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 14

Why Donovan Mitchell Is Entering a Pivotal Season for the Cavaliers

Donovan Mitchell has fully embraced Cleveland since being acquired four years ago. He has helped the team reach the playoffs every season, and led them to their first non-LeBron ECF appearance since 1992 just last year.

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Kenny Atkinson News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 14

Three Things That Will Ensure Kenny Atkinson Keeps His Job

Kenny Atkinson’s job with the Cavaliers is the second head-coaching job of his NBA career. After a run with the Nets that ended after four years in 2020, he spent a year with the Clippers before three impressive seasons on the staff of Steve Kerr’s Warriors. Since coming to Cleveland, Atkinson has done plenty of winning.

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / September 14

Cavs have three candidates for backup point guard job

For once, the Cavaliers don’t need training camp to determine their starting lineup. The more interesting competition will take place behind it. Craig Porter Jr., rookie Meleek Thomas and second-year guard Tyrese Proctor enter camp as the primary candidates for Cleveland’s backup point guard minutes, as Mack Perry of NBA on SI examined.

Peyton Watson News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 14

Cavaliers Biggest Roster Battle Won't Be for a Starting Spot

The Cavaliers’ acquisition of Peyton Watson has essentially shut down any conversation or chatter surrounding who Cleveland’s 5th starter will be. That means that for the time being, the starting five is as locked in as it’s been in quite some time.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 14

James Harden Gives Cavaliers Something They Haven’t Had in Years

The decision by the Cavs to acquire James Harden at last year’s trade deadline was not just a rental. They completed their contract agreement with the 11X All-Star a few weeks ago, confirming that the vet would be on board for at least another three years.

Evan Mobley News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 12

The Next Step Cavs Will Want in Evan Mobley’s Development

Like so many other players on this Cavaliers roster, It feels as if Evan Mobley is entering a pivotal season. Which seems odd to say about the all-star caliber big man.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 11

This Cavs Two-Way Player Has the Highest Upside

In addition to the players on standard deals, teams have been able to use two-way contracts for nearly the last decade to add younger players. With a limited number of games to be played over the course of a campaign, they can serve as injury replacements, or even as reliable fill-in starters.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 11

Cavs’ New Contracts With Mario Hezonja and Craig Porter Jr. Have Key Guarantee Dates

As the offseason goes into its final weeks before training camp begins, the trigger dates for guaranteeing contracts is starting to set in. A number of signings have been made by teams like the Kings with Ben Simmons, adding players they can get a look at before ensuring they land on the opening day roster.

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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 / September 11

The Most Likely Cavs Player to Win Each Major NBA Award

The Cleveland Cavaliers boast a dynamic and potent roster heading into the 2026-27 campaign. The updated, bigger starting five with Peyton Watson. The impactful scoring rookie Meleek Thomas.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 11

3 Cavaliers Who Could Make the Biggest Leap This Season

Despite an off-season filled with change, the Cleveland Cavaliers will likely be banking on internal development and growth to bridge the gap between where they stand and where they ultimately would like to be.

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Jaylon Tyson News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 11

Jaylon Tyson Could Unlock Cleveland’s Second Unit in a Big Way This Season

The Cavaliers have reshaped their roster this offseason in hopes of competing for a title in 2026-27. They’ve added athleticism, size, and even more youth to a few positions groups.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 10

Cleveland Cavaliers Preseason Storylines To Watch

As September continues to move right along, the date for NBA teams to report to their training camps draws even closer. The league is starting to release their preseason TV schedule so the fans can start to plan what networks to have ready for the contests.

Thomas Bryant News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 10

Thomas Bryant Should Play More for the Cavs in 2026-27

The Cleveland Cavaliers have one of the better front-court trios in basketball after the acquisition of Peyton Watson. That said, the depth behind that stellar threesome is a little more shaky in terms of dependability.

James Harden News / Hoops Wire / September 9

ESPN gives Cavs’ offseason a B, wonders if full year of James Harden changes everything

ESPN has released its early Cavaliers season preview, which is always useful to read and almost never useful in predicting what will actually happen. ESPN probably knows this, too.

J.R. Smith News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 9

Ranking J.R. Smith’s Most Moments With Cleveland Cavaliers

The J.R. Smith run in Cleveland truly had it all. The good. The bad. The ugly. He hit a crazy number of timely threes and always seemed to be going for the most difficult shots possible.

James Harden News / Hoops Rumors / September 9

Contract/Trade Details: Harden Deal, Grizzlies’ Picks

James Harden’s new three-year contract with the Cavaliers includes a starting salary of $30,647,619, according to Bobby Marks of ESPN and Sports Business Classroom.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / September 8

Cavaliers Officially Re-Sign James Harden

Over 10 weeks after he declined his 2025/26 player option and nearly three weeks after he agreed to re-sign with the Cavaliers, guard James Harden has officially finalized his new deal with the team, according to a press release.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 4

Evan Mobley headlines 3 Cavs NBA 2K27 player ratings that will definitely need major updates this season

The Cleveland Cavaliers have quietly become one of the most successful and prestigious franchises in the Eastern Conference, but doubts persist as to whether or not they have what it takes to overtake the New York Knicks as the conference and NBA’s best team.