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The celebrity softball game being hosted by Cavaliers guard Darius Garland reads like a who’s who of Cleveland sports personalities and NBA types. Probably because it is.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / July 26

Cavaliers' Offseason Moves Receive Strong Review

With most of this year's NBA offseason moves in the books and the dust settled, many around the league have begun to dish out some early thoughts and opinions of how each team in the league has fared in their decisions across recent weeks, and who ended up with the best outcomes of the bunch.

Lonzo Ball News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / July 26

Cavaliers Land Major Praise for Lonzo Ball Trade

Throughout the course of this NBA offseason, the Cleveland Cavaliers have remained relatively conservative in their moves around the roster heading into the 2025-26 campaign.

Cavaliers Around the Web

Report: Cavs have roster problem that they ‘really want’ to solve · Cavaliers Nation

Report: Isaac Okoro trade might’ve offered hint on Dean Wade’s future · Cavaliers Nation

NBA source believes it’s ’50-50′ whether Cavs trade Dean Wade before season · Cavaliers Nation

3 possibilities that could cause trouble for 2025-26 Cavs · Cavaliers Nation

Report: Ex-Cavs guard to return to basketball after 1-season hiatus · Cavaliers Nation

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 26

Cleveland Cavaliers 2025 NBA free agency grades for every signing

The 2024-25 season was going according to plan for the Cleveland Cavaliers. They established themselves firmly as one of the best teams in the league, winning 64 games in the regular season, and it looked as though they were going to achieve big things in the playoffs for the first time in the post-LeBron James era.

Dean Wade News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / July 25

NBA Insider Provides Update On Cavaliers Trade Plans for Forward

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been relatively active this offseason for a team restricted by the second apron, and they may not be done making moves yet.

Dean Wade News / Hoops Wire / July 24

Rumor: Dean Wade Trade For Cavaliers Not Happening ‘Anytime Soon’

A Dean Wade trade for the Cleveland Cavaliers is not happening “anytime soon,” according to NBA insider Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report. Wade will make $6.6 million next season in the final year of his contract.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / July 24

Cleveland Cavaliers Front Office Receives Praise In New Ranking

The Cleveland Cavaliers are clearly one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference heading into next season. They have one of the most talented rosters with the reigning Coach of the Year leading the way.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / July 24

Cavs Rumors: Depth Chart, Lonzo Ball, Dean Wade

Depth should again be a strength for the Cavaliers next season, yes, even with the loss of Ty Jerome, wrote Jackson Flickinger of Fear The Sword. As you know, the Cavs lost Jerome to Memphis in free agency and Isaac Okoro to Chicago in the Lonzo Ball trade.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / July 23

Cavaliers Included In Favorable Tier In New NBA Power Rankings

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been busy this offseason, but so have many other teams around the NBA. However, Law Murray of The Athletic still views the Wine and Gold as one of the top teams in the league.

Jaylon Tyson News / Hoops Wire / July 23

Anonymous Cavaliers Coach Talks Nae’Qwan Tomlin, Cleveland Scout Dishes On Jaylon Tyson

NBA reporter Keith Smith of Spotrac spoke to a Cleveland Cavaliers coach about Nae’Qwan Tomlin and a Cavaliers scout about Jaylon Tyson. Tomlin is on a two-way contract with the Cavaliers, while Tyson was the 20th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. On Nae’Qwan Tomlin: “Really exciting, right?

Ty Jerome News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / July 23

Grizzlies' Exec Gets Honest About Adding Former Cavaliers Star Ty Jerome

Although they're building towards becoming a title contender, the Cleveland Cavaliers suffered a major loss this offseason. Ty Jerome, who was integral to Cleveland's bench unit and was a Sixth Man of the Year Finalist, left the Cavaliers to join the Memphis Grizzlies on a three-year, $27.6 million deal this summer.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / July 23

Looking at the biggest strengths and weaknesses in the Cavs’ depth chart

Cleveland’s depth should be an advantage again next season. The Cleveland Cavaliers appear mostly done with significant roster moves this offseason. They will presumably fill the 14th roster spot and add another two-way player before the start of the season, but their core rotations are set.

Ricky Rubio News / Hoops Rumors / July 22

Former first-round pick unretires, signs with Joventut Badalona

He ended his NBA career in January 2024 and returned to his home country of Spain, where he finished that season with Barcelona.

Nae'Qwan Tomlin News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / July 22

Cavaliers Summer League Standout Snubbed Despite Dominant Breakout Performance

Although the Cleveland Cavaliers were 2-3 in Las Vegas Summer League action, Nae'Qwan Tomlin was a star on the floor, showcasing the skillset Cleveland needs from its role players heading into next season.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / July 22

Cavaliers Receive Intriguing Grade for Offseason Moves

The Cleveland Cavaliers entered the offseason in a tough spot, being a second-apron team. The front office had to get creative if it hoped to make any significant roster moves, which is exactly what it did.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / July 22

Cavaliers Summer League Star Could Be in Rotation for 2025-26 NBA Season

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been relatively quiet in an offseason that saw Kevin Durant get traded by the Phoenix Suns to the Houston Rockets, Damian Lillard return to the Portland Trail Blazers, and Chris Paul join a group of former All-NBA talent in a reunion with the Los Angeles Clippers.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / July 22

Cleveland Cavaliers Make Powerful Investment That’s Changing Lives Off the Court

The Cleveland Cavaliers have taken another powerful step in their long-standing commitment to community investment with the unveiling of newly revitalized outdoor basketball courts at Trent Park in the Clark-Fulton neighborhood.

Ricky Rubio News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / July 22

Former Cavaliers Guard Making Basketball Comeback

One former member of the Cleveland Cavaliers is making his way back to the floor overseas after spending two years off from basketball. According to an official release, former Cavaliers and longtime NBA guard Ricky Rubio will be making a return to Joventut Badalona, the club he started his basketball career with.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 21

Cleveland Cavaliers’ perfect move in 2025 NBA offseason

After a strong 64-win regular season, the Cleveland Cavaliers’ recent early playoff exit was a sobering reminder that talent alone doesn’t guarantee postseason success.

Dean Wade News / Last Word On Sports / July 20

Cavaliers Have Roster Options Reportedly Interested In Two-Time All-Star, Dean Wade On Trade Block?

The Cleveland Cavaliers have 13 players under standard contract, meaning they need to add at least one more player to meet the NBA’s roster requirement.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / July 19

It is not yet clear how Cavaliers intend to fill final roster spot

The Cavaliers currently have 13 players on standard contracts and it’s not yet clear how they intend to fill their 14th roster spot, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com writes in a subscriber-only mailbag article.

Tyrese Proctor News / NBA Draft on SI / July 17

Tyrese Proctor Could Play Important Role for Cavaliers Next Season

After two seasons of postseason failures with a Donovan Mitchell led core, the 2024-2025 Cleveland Cavaliers looked poised to make a deep playoff run last season.

LeBron James News / Yardbarker / July 17

Three teams monitoring LeBron James amid uncertainty with Lakers

Three teams continue to monitor LeBron James' situation with the Lakers.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Last Word On Sports / July 17

2025 Second Round Draft Pick Won’t Play For Cavaliers This Season

2025 second-round draft pick Saliou Niang will not be donning the Wine and Gold uniform of the Cleveland Cavaliers this season. Instead, the No. 58 draft pick will continue to develop his skills with the Italian Club Virtus Bologna.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / July 14