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Cleveland Cavaliers Dominate Miami Heat In Eastern Conference Showdown

The Miami Heat didn’t just lose a basketball game on Friday night; they were put through a 48-minute blender. Just 48 hours after Miami strolled into Rocket Arena and handed the home team an embarrassing loss, the Cleveland Cavaliers decided to choose violence.

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Cavs extinguish the Heat 149-128

It was a tale of two games for the Cleveland Cavaliers, with the second being a lot more to their liking. Max Strus hit eight threes, Jarrett Allen had a double-double in his return to the starting lineup, and James Harden added 17 points and 10 assists as the Cavs throttled the visiting Miami Heat 149 to 128.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Larry Brown Sports / March 27

Big update emerges about James Harden's future

James Harden’s honeymoon period with the Cleveland Cavaliers still appears to be going strong.

Warriors’ plan for Steph Curry revealed

NBA approves expansion exploration plan for two iconic cities

NBA seeking more punitive anti-tanking penalties; could fine teams 'millions'

NBA players' union proposes three anti-tanking measures

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The 'Nine three-pointer NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to make at least nine three-pointers in a game more than once in their career can you name in five minutes?

NBA News / Athlon Sports / March 27

Final Injury Report for Heat-Cavaliers: Will Jarrett Allen, Jaime Jaquez Jr. Play?

The Cleveland Cavaliers are at home on Friday night as they host the Miami Heat in an Eastern Conference showdown. Cleveland enters Friday’s game with a 45-28 record after losing at home to Miami on Wednesday night.

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Jarrett Allen News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / March 27

How Jarrett Allen’s Return Changes Everything for Cleveland Cavaliers

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been without starting center Jarrett Allen since March 3. Allen collided knees against the Detroit Pistons in what was thought to be a minor injury.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / March 27

Three Players Cavaliers Can’t Afford To Cool Down in the NBA Playoffs

The Cleveland Cavaliers have secured postseason basketball, setting the stage for what they hope will be a deep and impactful playoff run – something that didn’t happen last season, despite holding the best record in the East.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / March 27

One play that shows the Cavs can win a championship

Many words have been said and written about why the Cleveland Cavaliers’ new core four won’t work. About redundancy. About perimeter defense. About spacing.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / March 26

How NBA Expansion Could Impact the Cleveland Cavaliers

The NBA's expansion to 32 looks to be inevitable as the league offices approved the exploration of two new teams. The first team would be in Seattle, which has been without a team since 2008.

NBA News / Fear The Sword / March 26

Cavs could be getting key contributor back for rematch with Heat

The Cleveland Cavaliers have only had their new core four players of James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen all together on the court for three games this season.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / March 26

Jarrett Allen (Knee) Upgraded To Questionable For Friday

The Cavaliers could have their starting center back for Friday’s rematch against the Heat, according to Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald, who tweets that Jarrett Allen has been upgraded to questionable.

Donovan Mitchell News / AirJordanChronicles / March 26

Donovan Mitchell Issues Major Update on Disturbing Eye Injury

Most players couldn’t score 42 points while barely being able to see out of one eye, but Donovan Mitchell is not most players. Even though he had a bruised left eye that had been bothering him for a few days, the Cleveland Cavaliers star played on Tuesday night and had one of the most courageous individual performances of the NBA season.

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Evan Mobley News / Hardwood Heroics / March 26

Former Cleveland Cavaliers Center Names Evan Mobley as the Team’s Most Important Player This Season

ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins strongly believes that, if the Cleveland Cavaliers make it far this year, it’ll likely be on the back of a superb campaign from Evan Mobley.

Dean Wade News / Hoops Wire / March 25

Cavs’ Dean Wade ruled out after landing on ball boy in warmups

The Cavaliers were already a little banged up. Then came one more twist. And this one no one saw coming. Forward Dean Wade went down during pregame warmups ahead of Wednesday’s matchup with the Heat.

Dean Wade News / Fear The Sword / March 25

Cavs starter injured ankle in warmups before matchup against Heat

The Cleveland Cavaliers have had a tough time keeping their ideal starting lineup on the floor. We’re not sure if Dean Wade is in their preferred playoff starting lineup, but he has been a starter for most of the season.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / March 25

One Simple Reason Why Cleveland Cavaliers’ Defensive Effort Issues Feel Overblown

The Cavaliers won their fourth straight game against the Orlando Magic on Tuesday evening, but it was Cleveland head coach Kenny Atkinson that turned heads postgame.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Athlon Sports / March 25

Final Injury Report for Heat-Cavaliers: Will Jarrett Allen, Max Strus Play?

The Cleveland Cavaliers are at home on Wednesday night as they host the Miami Heat in an Eastern Conference showdown. Cleveland enters Wednesday’s game with a 45-27 record after defeating the Orlando Magic at home on Tuesday night.

James Harden News / Hoops Wire / March 25

Cavs, James Harden expected to explore new deal this offseason

Cavaliers guard James Harden holds a player option for 2026-27 worth $42.3 million, though only $13.3 million of that figure is currently guaranteed. Around the NBA, there is a general expectation that Harden will decline that option and pursue a new contract with the Cavs this offseason.

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The '40-point NBA games since 1976-77' quiz

How many of the players with to score at least 40 points in a game on at least 30 occasions in their career since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976 can you name in five minutes?

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / March 25

Donovan Mitchell sends a blunt warning to Duke before Sweet 16 round

Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell has supreme confidence that his former college coach will get the job done against the Duke Blue Devils in the Sweet 16 round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 25

Called out for leaky defense, Cavaliers take aim at Heat

The Cleveland Cavaliers have won four games in a row and sit in firm possession of fourth place in the Eastern Conference. Still, Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson was in a foul mood Tuesday following the team's 136-131 victory over the Orlando Magic.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / March 25

Cleveland Cavaliers Coach Explains His Criticism of the Team After Win Vs. Orlando Magic – And the Players Agree

Kenny Atkinson had no time to celebrate the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 136-131 home win over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday, as he delivered a strong reality check to his players.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 25

Donovan Mitchell exceeds 40 points as Cavaliers extend win streak

In leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to their fourth straight win, a 136-131 victory over the Orlando Magic, Donovan Mitchell reached a major individual milestone once again.

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Moses Moody's diagnosis has been revealed after ugly injury

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / March 24

Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson offers encouraging update on Jarrett Allen

Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen missed his ninth straight game Tuesday in the win over Orlando, but there are signs his return may not be far off. Head coach Kenny Atkinson offered an encouraging update, indicating Allen has entered the final stage of his recovery from knee tendinitis.