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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 5
3 Cavaliers Who Could Be the X-Factors in Cleveland's Push for an NBA Championship
It hasn't been the start Cleveland Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson wanted, although given his poker face, you wouldn’t know it. But it isn’t how you start; it’s how you finish, and as we saw last season, when the Cavs went on a disastrous run that saw them drop from third in the East to seventh before Christmas, they turned it around.
James Harden News / Hoops Wire / November 5
James Harden says Cavs have to ‘start figuring it out soon’
The Cavaliers keep finding things to build on after losses. James Harden would like to see them put those things together before another game gets away.
Kenny Atkinson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 5
Kenny Atkinson calls out major issue that hurt Cavs vs. Thunder
After the Cleveland Cavs surrendered a second consecutive loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, head coach Kenny Atkinson addressed his team’s underlying issue: turnovers.
The 'NBA scoring champs since 1976' quiz
How many of the NBA scoring champions since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?
James Harden News / Fear The Sword / November 5
Diving deeper into Cavs 124-116 loss to Thunder: Cavaliers are too reliant on James Harden 
A sloppy start cost the Cleveland Cavaliers in their 124-116 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. They’ve now dropped five straight games to OKC. 42 points, 8 assists, 4 rebounds It was another day in the office for the reigning back-to-back MVP.
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.
Donovan Mitchell News / Fear The Sword / November 4
Player Grades: Cavs at Thunder: Donovan Mitchell’s fourth-quarter outing not enough
The Cleveland Cavaliers falter for the second time against an injury-riddled Oklahoma City Thunder team, falling 124-116 Grades are based on our usual expectations for each player.
NBA News / Yardbarker / November 4
Sweet 16,000: LeBron James adds to his legend with latest career achievement
Even though Philadelphia doesn't rely on him to carry the scoring load, James continues to make history.
Jarrett Allen News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 4
Cavs’ Jarrett Allen exits Thunder clash with knee injury
The Cleveland Cavaliers have come out of the gates flat in their Wednesday night contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder on the road. They fell behind by 16 points at the halftime intermission, which is quite disappointing considering that they’ve held Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to a rough shooting night thus far.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Larry Brown Sports / November 4
James Harden appears to have an in-game argument with coach Kenny Atkinson
The vibes are not looking great in Cleveland right now. Cavaliers star James Harden was at the center of a seemingly unsavory incident during Wednesday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 4
Updated Starting Lineup: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
The Cavaliers travel to Oklahoma City to face the Thunder for their second and final meeting of the regular season. After Monday’s 117-112 loss at home, Cleveland could really use a victory in OKC to give themselves momentum heading into a crazy weekend.
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 / November 4
The 2026 Version of the Cleveland Cavaliers Needs One Big Thing: Patience
A few games into the season, it’s easy to overreact to early performances, both individually and as a team. But the truth is, this Cavaliers squad is actively integrating some important pieces that could prove vital in realizing its 2026-27 potential.
Evan Mobley News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 4
Evan Mobley’s 3-point surge creates more room for Cavaliers’ offense
Evan Mobley’s early success from range is giving the Cavaliers more than one scoring option. It is creating opportunities to spread the floor around Jarrett Allen and open driving lanes for James Harden and Donovan Mitchell.
Tyrese Proctor News / Hoops Wire / November 4
Tyrese Proctor is giving Cavs more reasons to keep him on the floor
Meleek Thomas has understandably attracted plenty of attention in the Cavaliers’ backcourt. But Tyrese Proctor is making a case for minutes, too. And for a team that needs to finish more defensive possessions with a rebound, Proctor is finding a useful way to contribute.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / November 4
Final Injury Report for Cavaliers-Thunder: Will Peyton Watson, Alex Caruso Play?
The Cleveland Cavaliers are on the road Wednesday night as they travel to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in an interconference showdown. Cleveland enters Wednesday’s game with a 4-3 record after losing at home to Oklahoma City Monday night.
Meleek Thomas News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 4
Meleek Thomas Earns First Rookie Recognition of NBA Career
Throughout an uneven start to the Cleveland Cavaliers' season, rookie Meleek Thomas has been a sign of hope. The second-round pick out of Arkansas has seen action in four games so far, averaging 14 points per game, shooting 47.6% from the perimeter, and posting a 17.4 Player Efficiency Rating.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / November 4
Ex-Cavs forward Isaiah Mobley joins Spanish team looking for first win
Isaiah Mobley has a new team overseas, and his new team could use some help. The former Cavaliers forward has signed with Basquet Manresa, the Spanish club announced Tuesday.
NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 4
Everything to Know About the Cavaliers Rematch with the Oklahoma City Thunder
Back-to-back games against the Oklahoma City Thunder, this time the team heads to OKC for the rematch after a disappointing loss. On Monday, Cleveland played an all around game.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 4
Cavs Sign Talented Familiar Face to Two-Way Contract
It’s long been suspected that a move could be made, and now one has. The Cleveland Cavaliers came into 2026-27 with all of their two-way contracts in use.
Donovan Mitchell News / Hoops Wire / November 3
Cavs need Donovan Mitchell to read the game, not carry every possession
The Cavaliers want Donovan Mitchell to get everyone involved. They also want him to take over when things get tight. Both are reasonable requests, though figuring out when to switch from one to the other isn’t always as easy as it sounds.
NBA News / Field Level Media / November 1
Cavaliers standing tall with matchup against Thunder ahead
A pair of conference finalists from last season will meet Monday when the Cleveland Cavaliers play host to the injury-plagued Oklahoma City Thunder. The
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Field Level Media / October 31
Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen lead Cavaliers to first road win at Bucks
Evan Mobley scored a season-high 27 points and Jarrett Allen had 25 points and 11 rebounds as the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers rolled to a 136-111 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night.
AJ Dybantsa News / Yardbarker / October 29
Evan Mobley, Cavaliers spoil AJ Dybantsa's debut
AJ Dybantsa didn't take long to adjust to the NBA in his first game. However, he and the young Washington Wizards still need to learn how to close games.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 28
Wizards rookie AJ Dybantsa shows a lot of promise in NBA debut
There are some real expectations for the Washington Wizards this season, and some serious excitement that has not existed for the better part of the past decade.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 27
Peyton Watson saves Cavaliers with clutch block against Timberwolves
A big reason the Cleveland Cavaliers gave up two players and two picks to get Peyton Watson this summer was the extra length and defense he could provide at small forward. Monday, that length saved the game for Cleveland in regulation.
LeBron James News / Yardbarker / October 23
Cavaliers suffer historic choke job in LeBron James' 76ers home debut
LeBron James' first home game as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers did not get off to a great start. But sometimes in sports, it's not about the start, but how you finish the game.
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.
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