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Cleveland Cavaliers Chasing Seventh-Straight win in Trip to Charlotte Hornets

The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Brooklyn Nets 112-84 in the Cave first game back after the All-Star break. The Cavaliers were able to limit Nets leading scorer Michael Porter Jr to just 14 points on 5-13 shooting in the win.

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Cavs sign Darius Brown II to two-way contract

The Cavaliers are rewarding a familiar face from their system. Cleveland announced it has signed Darius Brown II to a two-way contract, giving the Cleveland Charge guard his first NBA deal.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / February 20

Cavs To Sign Darius Brown To Two-Way Deal

Cleveland Charge guard Darius Brown II is getting a call-up from the Cavaliers, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link), who hears from agent Matt Slan that Brown and the Cavs have agreed to a two-way contract.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / February 20

Cavs change out final two-way spot

The Cleveland Cavaliers announced that they have signed Darius Brown II to a two-way contract. In a corresponding move, the Cavs waived forward Emanuel Miller, whom they acquired just a few weeks ago in the three-way deal with the Chicago Bulls and Sacramento Kings.

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How many of the NBA All-Star Game MVP Award -- officially named the Kobe Bryant Trophy in 2020 -- in the three-point era (1979-80) can you name in five minutes?

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / February 20

Cleveland Cavaliers G-League Affiliate Trades For Two-Time NBA All-Star

The Cleveland Cavaliers are bringing some firepower into their locker room with a two-time NBA All-Star, even if he isn’t on the active roster. Cleveland’s G-League affiliate, the Cleveland Charge, have traded with the Wisconsin Herd to bring in Victor Oladipo.

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The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance

The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / February 20

Cleveland Charge trade for former All-Star guard

The Cleveland Charge, the G League affiliate of the Cleveland Cavaliers, have acquired guard Victor Oladipo, according to the official G League transaction board.

Dennis Schroder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 20

Exclusive: Dennis Schroder focusing on Cavs’ unity over basketball to help pave championship path

Five games in with his new team, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Dennis Schroder is undefeated in wine and gold. In an exclusive postgame interview with ClutchPoints

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / February 20

Latest Injury News Impacts Cavaliers Upcoming Matchup Against Thunder

The Cleveland Cavaliers resumed their NBA activities on Thursday night with a win over the Brooklyn Nets. They will have one more stop against the Charlotte Hornets before facing the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / February 20

Where to Watch the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Charlotte Hornets Game Tonight: Time, Streaming, Breakdown

Last night, the Brooklyn Nets caused no trouble for the Cleveland Cavaliers. There was never a lead change or a tie game for the Nets. It was complete domination.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Athlon Sports / February 20

Cavaliers Trade for 2-Time NBA All-Star on Friday

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been great during the 2025-26 season. They currently sit in fourth place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 35-21.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / February 20

James Harden Drops Blunt Assessment of Jarrett Allen After Fourth Game With Cavs

Jarrett Allen entered the All-Star break on a tear, taking his game to a whole new level with the arrival of his new teammates like James Harden. The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Brooklyn Nets 112-84 in the first game back from break, Cleveland’s sixth win in a row.

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Donovan Mitchell News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / February 20

Donovan Mitchell Suggests This Could Be Last Chance at Championship with Cavaliers

The Cleveland Cavaliers will be back in action on Thursday night against the Brooklyn Nets after enjoying an eight-day break for the All-Star festivities.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / February 20

Kenny Atkinson Shares Blunt Expectation for Max Strus' Return to Cavaliers

The Cleveland Cavaliers are back in action following the NBA All-Star break and are primed for a thrilling second half of the season. To make a serious push for the 2026 NBA Playoffs, the Cavaliers will need maximum effort from everyone in the second half of the season, including players who have seen little to no action so far.

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NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / February 20

How the Cavaliers Offense Stayed Hot out of NBA All-Star Break in Victory Over Nets

The Cleveland Cavaliers started their post-All-Star break run off with a bang as they defeated the Brooklyn Nets in a 112-84 win on Thursday. All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell led the Cavs in scoring with 17 points in the home bout.

Jarrett Allen News / Fear The Sword / February 20

7 Takeaways from another strong Jarrett Allen performance in Cavs win over Nets

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers ran away with a stress-free 112-84 win over a bad Brooklyn Nets team. Let’s get into what that means for the Cavs moving forward.

James Harden News / Hardwood Heroics / February 20

'A Million Percent' – Cleveland Cavaliers’ James Harden on His Enjoyment Level With the Team After Blowout Win Vs. Brooklyn Nets

The Cleveland Cavaliers notched their fourth consecutive win with James Harden as their starting point guard, as they secured a 112-84 blowout home victory against the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday evening.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Athlon Sports / February 19

Donovan Mitchell Makes Career Admission After Cavs' James Harden Trade

Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell hasn’t won a championship, and he feels the atmosphere around the team suggests he must win one soon after huge moves before the February trade deadline.

NBA News / Fear The Sword / February 19

11 Stats to explain Cavs 112-84 win over Nets

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers did what they were supposed to do against the struggling Brooklyn Nets. Cleveland controlled this game wire-to-wire, which led to a one-sided 112-84 victory.

Jarrett Allen News / Fear The Sword / February 19

Player Grades: Cavs vs Nets – Jarrett Allen continues to crush opponents

The Cleveland Cavaliers are on a roll. They’ve won six straight and are 13-2 since January 14th. Jarrett Allen has been dominant throughout. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / February 19

Cavaliers Roll Past Nets 112-84, Extend Win Streak to Six

The Cleveland Cavaliers are finding their rhythm at the perfect time. On Thursday night at Rocket Arena, they dismantled the Brooklyn Nets 112-84, pushing their winning streak to a season-best six games.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / February 19

Cavaliers Player Ratings: Balanced Effort Leads To 6th Straight Win After 112-84 Domination Against Nets

There are nights when one star takes over. And then there are nights like this, when everyone eats. The Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t just beat the Brooklyn Nets; they overwhelmed them.

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 19

Cavaliers thrash Nets for sixth straight win

Donovan Mitchell scored 17 points and James Harden had 16 points and nine assists as the Cleveland Cavaliers dominated the visiting Brooklyn Nets 112-84 on Thursday night, extending their winning streak to six.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / February 19

Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson says he expects Max Strus to return before playoffs

When Kenny Atkinson was asked if he expects Max Strus to return before the end of the regular season, the Cavaliers coach gave a simple answer. “Yes,” Atkinson said.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / BasketballNews.com / February 19

James Harden raises the Cavaliers’ championship ceiling

Championship windows in the NBA are fragile. They open quietly, they close abruptly, and often, they hinge on one bold decision. For the Cleveland Cavaliers, that decision came at the trade deadline when they swapped Darius Garland for James Harden in a star-for-star deal that immediately reshaped the Eastern Conference landscape.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / February 18

Cavs’ Evan Mobley, Dean Wade on track to return for next game

We have seen James Harden with the Cavaliers, but we have yet to see Harden with Evan Mobley. That could change Thursday night, according to coach Kenny Atkinson.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 18