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Cavaliers lose to Raptors, Donovan Mitchell remains unconcerned

The Cleveland Cavaliers started 15-0 last season. They appeared to be the team to beat in the Eastern Conference for the entire season. Of course, they shockingly were eliminated by the Indiana Pacers in the second round of the playoffs.

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Cavs fan celebrates 12th birthday ringing cancer-free bell at game

Chaife Jackson turned 12 on Thursday night and decided to celebrate at the Cavs game with family. It wasn’t a regular birthday celebration. Earlier that

Donovan Mitchell News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 14

Donovan Mitchell sounds off on Cleveland Cavaliers' 2025-26 struggles

On Thursday, Nov. 13, the Cleveland Cavaliers fell to the Toronto Raptors in tough fashion, 126-113. The start of the 2025-26 campaign has been riddled with inconsistencies as the team allowed forward Scottie Barnes to record a near triple double with 28 points.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / November 14

What does a successful season for the Cleveland Charge look like?

Success for most professional basketball teams is measured in wins and losses. That isn’t the case for the Cleveland Charge, G League affiliate of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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Cavaliers trade pitch moves Darius Garland for 24-year-old forward · Sporting News

Cleveland Cavaliers injury report has 5 players out for tonight vs. Raptors but answers Mitchell, Mobley question · Sporting News

Is Donovan Mitchell playing tonight? Game status revealed for Cavaliers star · Sporting News

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How many of the players to lead their teams in points-per-game in 2024-25 NBA season can you name in five minutes?

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The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / November 14

Kenny Atkinson gives reassuring update on Darius Garland’s injury

Fans have been holding their breath ever since Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland re-aggravated his toe on Monday night against the Miami Heat. They’ve already received a somewhat encouraging update earlier in the week.

NBA News / Fear The Sword / November 14

12 stats to explain Cavs 126-113 loss to Raptors

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers’ inconsistent start to the season continued as they dropped Thursday’s contest against the Toronto Raptors 126-113.

Scottie Barnes News / Field Level Media / November 14

Scottie Barnes lifts Raptors over Cavaliers for fifth win in six games

Scottie Barnes collected 28 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists and five blocked shots, and Immanuel Quickley scored 25 points as the visiting Toronto Raptors beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 126-113 on Thursday night.

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Lonzo Ball News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 13

Lonzo Ball assumes veteran leader role for undermanned Cavaliers

The Cleveland Cavaliers were heavily depleted on Wednesday night against the Miami Heat. The team was without superstar guard Donovan Mitchell, point guard Darius Garland, sophomore guard Jaylon Tyson, guard Max Strus, who's been out since the start of the year, and forward Evan Mobley.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 13

What the Cavs need to get revenge against the Raptors Thursday night

On Halloween night, the Cleveland Cavaliers fell to the Raptors 112-101. This was also the first game of the NBA Cup’s group play; of which the Cavaliers, Raptors, Pacers, Hawks, and Wizards fall into the group East A.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / November 13

Cavs’ Darius Garland remains out; Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley back

Cavaliers guard Darius Garland will miss his second straight game Thursday against the visiting Raptors after re-injuring his left big toe earlier this week.

Donovan Mitchell News / EssentiallySports / November 13

Is Donovan Mitchell Playing Tonight? Cavaliers vs Raptors Injury Report, Where to Watch & More (Nov. 13)

The tides may be turning for the Cavaliers this season. For much of the past season, Darius Garland served as the primary floor general, while orchestrating a strong offense with his playmaking flair.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 13

Raptors vs. Cavaliers game Thursday: Preview, Breakdown

No Donovan MItchell, no Evan Mobley, no Darius Garland. It was not a problem for the Cleveland Cavaliers as they were able to dominate the Miami Heat in the fourth quarter to win their game 130-116.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 13

Craig Porter Jr. makes history in Cavs' win over Heat

Revenge was served as the Cleveland Cavaliers snapped the Miami Heat’s four-game winning streak. It came 48 hours after the Heat snapped the Cavs’ own four-game run of victories following a tense finish in overtime.

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Jarrett Allen News / The Predictors / November 13

Allen’s double-double lifts short-handed Cavs past Heat, 130–116

Jarrett Allen tallied 30 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as the injury-depleted Cleveland Cavaliers stormed back from a double-digit deficit to beat the Miami Heat 130–116 on Wednesday night, snapping Miami’s four-game winning streak.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 13

Four takeaways from Cleveland Cavaliers win over Miami Heat

The Cleveland Cavaliers were shorthanded in Miami tonight, but the bench came together to pull off a feel-good win on the road. Let's see what we learned from this one.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 13

Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson ‘wasn’t satisfied’ with first-year development of key player

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson admitted his faults with the development of Craig Porter Jr. last season. After Porter’s “heroic” effort

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 13

Cavs’ Jarrett Allen, depth spark stunning win vs. Heat down three All-Star starters

The Cleveland Cavaliers were without Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, and Darius Garland for their rematch against the Miami Heat on Wednesday, but Jarrett Allen and the team’s depth shone through in an impressive 130-116 victory down in South Beach.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Total Apex Sports / November 13

Shorthanded Cleveland Cavaliers Get it Done Against Miami in a 130-116 Win

In a game that had no business being a classic, the Cleveland Cavaliers delivered a performance for the ages. Down three of their biggest stars and trailing by 14 points in the third quarter, they could have packed it in.

Jarrett Allen News / Field Level Media / November 12

Jarrett Allen (30), depleted Cavs avenge loss to Heat

Jarrett Allen scored a game-high 30 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the host Miami Heat 130-116 on Wednesday night.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Field Level Media / November 12

Cavaliers G Darius Garland nursing left big toe contusion

The Cleveland Cavaliers announced Wednesday what can be construed as positive injury news on Darius Garland's left big toe. The two-time All-Star guard is dealing with a contusion on the toe and will sit out Wednesday's game against the host Miami Heat.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / November 11

Cavs’ Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, Jaylon Tyson all out

The Cavaliers will be shorthanded again when they face the Heat on Wednesday. As expected, the injury report is a long one. Darius Garland remains out with a left toe injury — the same toe he had offseason surgery on — while Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley will both sit for rest purposes, as relayed by Cleveland.com’s Ethan Sands.

Kenny Atkinson News / EssentiallySports / November 11

Kenny Atkinson Won’t Change Stance Against Refs As NBA Punishment Looms for Ejection in Cavs Defeat To Heat

The Cavaliers’ hearts sank when they saw a wide-open paint for Andrew Wiggins to hit an alley-oop game-winner. Cleveland had already faced plenty of setbacks, from Darius Garland’s third-quarter exit to Donovan Mitchell managing to nail a sensational 23-foot triple to tie the game in overtime despite a difficult shooting night.

NBA News / Yardbarker / November 11

Andrew Wiggins ruins Donovan Mitchell's buzzer-beater with one of his own

On a Monday night full of buzzer-beaters in the NBA, Donovan Mitchell drilled a three with 0.4 seconds left in overtime. He only got to enjoy his big shot for a moment before Andrew Wiggins answered with a game-winning, buzzer-beating dunk.

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Darius Garland News / Hoops Rumors / November 10