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Counting Down the Cavs: Breaking Down the History of Number 4 in Cleveland

The first player to wear number 4 for the Cleveland Cavaliers was actually Campy Russell. After his initial career with the Cavs, he retired after 3 games with the team in the number 4 in 1985.

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Cavs Rookies Show Off Singing Voices At Wine & Gold Scrimmage

There was a whole lot of excitement at the Cavs Wine & Gold Scrimmage at Public Auditorium earlier today. Not only did Kenny Atkinson splash a half-court shot to help earn $10K in gift cards for the folks in attendance, but the players showed off their musical abilities.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / October 17

Cavs waive four players

The Cavaliers have waived forwards Rashaun Agee, Zack Austin and Tre’Von Spillers, along with guard Noam Yaacov, according to NBA.com’s transaction log.

Kenny Atkinson News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 17

Cavs Coach Kenny Atkinson Shows Off Incredible Three-Point Range

As the Cavs had their annual Wine & Gold Scrimmage at Public Auditorium, fans gathered, players played, and some other fun antics ensued. The game itself was rather competitive, but it was all of the hi-jinks that made it worthwhile.

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The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 30-point NBA games at 35+' quiz

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The 'NBA Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

Evan Mobley News / Fear The Sword / October 17

Evan Mobley impresses in Cavs annual Wine & Gold scrimmage

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers held their annual Wine & Gold scrimmage in front of season ticket holders at Public Auditorium on Saturday morning.

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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.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 17

Counting Down the Cavs: Breaking Down the Number 5 in Cleveland's History

As we are heading into just 5 days until Cavs tipoff, today are the stories and the careers behind the number 5. 17 different athletes have worn number 5 and to start this off we go back to 1971.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 17

Cleveland Big Man Gives His Personal All-Time Starting Five

Jarrett Allen has always been a very intriguing individual. His love of Zelda, LEGOS, anime, and Dungeons & Dragons type games keep him plenty busy off the court.

WNBA News

Sophie Cunningham calls out Angel Reese for 'dangerous' play on eve of WNBA Finals

Olivia Miles leads six-player WNBA All-Rookie team

WNBA playoffs: Dream, Valkyries advance to Finals

WNBA playoff takeaways: Dream, Valkyries advance to Finals

A'ja Wilson joins illustrious company with fifth WNBA MVP award

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / October 16

Mike Gansey was reportedly key in the James Harden acquisition

The James Harden for Darius Garland swap was one of the more shocking trades of the past few deadlines. It was one of those deals where you assume you’re being ‘centeled’.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 16

Predicting the Odd Players Out of Cavs Rotation To Open 2026-27 Campaign

The toughest decisions are going to be made by NBA head coaches in the coming days. With the regular season just six days away, the opening night rotations are going to need to be set.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / HITC / October 16

‘Figure out if I want to…’ – James Harden reveals when exactly he would be shaving off his beard

James Harden has been called ‘The Beard’ for as long as many NBA fans can remember, and seeing him without one will definitely feel different. Harden’s beard has followed him from his time with the OKC Thunder, but it properly became renowned when he dropped big performances with the Houston Rockets.

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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.

Mario Hezonja News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 16

How Mario Hezonja Is Evolving His Game to Earn a Big Contract

There have been dozens of pieces about the guy. It’s his first NBA season in seven years, so of course there has been a lot of discourse and intrigue. Yes, the player in question here is Mario Hezonja.

LeBron James News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 16

How LeBron James Performed in His First Game Against Cleveland With Every Team

LeBron James. The name most synonymous with the biggest success in the history of the Cleveland Cavaliers. First NBA Finals berth. First (and only) NBA championship.

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The 'Most WNBA double-doubles' quiz

The '2nd-most TD-passes by NFL team' quiz

The '35-TD, 10-INT NFL seasons' quiz

The '100-yard, 1-rushing TD games' quiz

James Harden News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 15

Cavs’ James Harden reveals when he will consider shaving beard

There will be a point when Cleveland Cavaliers star James Harden finally decides to cut his iconic beard. However, the question is whether it will happen during the final years of his NBA career or when he goes into retirement.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 15

4 Burning Questions Facing the Cavaliers Ahead of Regular Season

As the regular season draws near, there are plenty of questions to be answered by the Cleveland Cavaliers. The conversations will begin with how ready

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 15

Counting Down the Cavs: Breaking Down the History of the Number 7 in Cleveland

As we reach just a week until the Cavs play basketball again, the approach to the number 7 jersey is going to be very different from the rest. As just one player ever wore the number 7 for the Cavaliers before it was then retired by the team.

Thomas Bryant News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 15

Thomas Bryant’s Preseason Numbers Are Quietly Better Than Expected

When the Cleveland Cavaliers elected to bring back veteran Center Thomas Bryant, it was likely in an effort to make the most of a complicated situation.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 15

3 Reasons Cavs Choosing Sam Merrill over Ty Jerome Last Summer Was Correct Decision

After their incredible success in 2024-25, the Cavs were faced with a very tough decision. They had two key players, and only had the money to pay one.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 15

Cavs Entire Starting Five Draws Rave Reviews In Recent Player Rankings

The latest player rankings just dropped from Bleacher Report yesterday. There is a lot to like from the Cleveland Cavaliers side of things. They are one of a few teams that should not have much to complain about from it.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 15

Cleveland Charge Acquire Right To Training Camp Standout

With training camp and preseason in the rearview, all focus turns to the NBA season. Set to start in five days' time, the Knicks and new-look Sixers will play the first evening game of 2026-27.

Jarrett Allen News / Hoops Wire / October 14

Jarrett Allen hears the trade rumors. The Cavs still have plenty of reasons to keep him

Jarrett Allen seems to spend part of every summer in trade rumors. Then the season arrives, and he goes back to doing things the Cavaliers appreciate. Protecting the rim.

Jaxson Robinson News / Hoops Wire / October 14

Cavs make roster move, waive Jaxson Robinson

Jaxson Robinson’s latest stay on the Cavaliers’ roster was a short one. His connection with the organization could continue in the G League. Cleveland waived the 6-foot-7 wing after signing him to a training camp contract earlier in the week, according to Paul Garcia of The Spot Up Shot.

James Harden News / Lindy's Sports / October 13

James Harden Shows 'No Rust' With 24-Point Preseason Debut for the Cavaliers

James Harden sat out Cleveland’s first preseason game with minor ankle soreness. He made sure nobody remembered that by the time Sunday night was over.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fadeaway World / October 13

Evan Mobley Expected To Emulate Kevin Garnett With Unique Offensive Approach This Season

After making a deep run in the playoffs last season, the Cleveland Cavaliers will be eager to push further and secure a place in the NBA Finals this time around.

Peyton Watson News / Fadeaway World / October 12

Peyton Watson Makes Confident Claim On Reviving Cavaliers’ Elite Defensive Status

The Cleveland Cavaliers are poised to be one of the most intriguing teams in the Eastern Conference this season. Aside from the fact that they have retained the core that made the trip to the ECF this year, the Cavaliers have upgraded their roster with the addition of Peyton Watson.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fadeaway World / October 9

Cleveland Cavaliers: 3 Realistic Outcomes For The 2026-27 Season

After finally making it back to the Eastern Conference Finals last season, getting swept by the Knicks wasn’t exactly how the Cleveland Cavaliers wanted to finish their best playoff run since LeBron left in 2018.