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The Most Important Trade in Cleveland Cavaliers Franchise History

In July of 2010, then Cleveland Cavaliers star and two-time MVP winner LeBron James decided to take his talents to South Beach. This move was massive, but it was a sign and trade with the Heat that allowed Miami to get Bron. Is this the most important trade in Cavs history?

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Cavs 2026-27 NBA season predictions after schedule release

The Cleveland Cavaliers will surely find it difficult to not feel disappointment after how the past few seasons have gone. They rose to the top of the East, only to crash and burn in the playoffs in 2025.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Larry Brown Sports / August 17

Cavaliers are actively trying to trade 1 former NBA Finals piece

Dennis Schroder is already gone, but the Cleveland Cavaliers are still looking to do some selling. The Cavaliers are making an “active” effort to trade away veteran forward Max Strus, veteran NBA writer Marc Stein reported this week.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / August 17

Every Cavaliers Draft Pick from the Last 5 Years and Where They Are Now

In 2026, the Cavaliers drafted Meleek Thomas and Alex Karaban. Their first round pick, Karaban was then traded to the Kings for the pick that would become Thomas.

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The '50-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

In the history of the NBA, a player has scored 50 or more points in a playoff game on 51 occasions. How many can you name in six minutes?

The '20-point, 10-rebound playoff games' quiz

The 'Active 30-point NBA games leaders' quiz

The '10 3-pointer NBA games' quiz

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 17

Dennis Schroder opens up on ‘difficult’ role behind Donovan Mitchell, James Harden

Point guard Dennis Schroder inched closer to making NBA history after the trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Charlotte Hornets last week, becoming the second-most traded player in league history and now having played for the second-most number teams throughout his career.

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / August 17

Inside Donovan Mitchell’s Case To Be on Cavs Mount Rushmore

There have been plenty of stars to play for the Cleveland Cavaliers. It all began with the likes John Johnson, Bingo Smith, Austin Carr, Lenny Wilkens, etc.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / TWSN / August 17

Cleveland Cavaliers Planning to Trade for Peyton Watson?

The Cleveland Cavaliers still need to make roster moves to improve the small-forward position. Per ESPN’s NBA beat reporter Shams Charania, the Cavaliers traded Dennis Schroder and cash to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for another point guard Tre Mann.

Kenny Atkinson News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / August 17

How Hot Is Kenny Atkinson’s Seat With Cavaliers Heading Into 2026–27?

Analytically speaking, the Cavs defeated the Knicks in the Conference Finals last season. Analytically speaking, they were the better team, and obviously NBA champions.

Max Strus News / Fear The Sword / August 17

Report: Cavaliers actively searching to move key contributor

The Cleveland Cavaliers are still keen on shedding salary to gain more financial flexibility even after recently trading away Denis Schroder. As reported

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / August 17

5 Most Difficult Games on Cleveland Cavaliers 2026–27 Schedule

The Cleveland Cavaliers finished the 2025-26 season with a record of 52-30, and now, they are getting ready for another journey. Cleveland's schedule was released, and Donovan Mitchell and his teammates will look to match or surpass last year's total.

Evan Mobley News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / August 16

Why More People Should Be Talking About Evan Mobley This Offseason

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ offseason has been dominated by two players – and technically they are not even part of the organization. The main target this summer was to bring LeBron James back home, but he chose to take his talents to the Philadelphia 76ers.

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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.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / August 16

3 Moves Cleveland Cavs Must Make Before Training Camp

The 2026 offseason has felt like a dream Cavs fan can’t wake up from. Perhaps that is being a little dramatic, but perhaps it is not. The team failed to land LeBron James, which stunned thousands.

James Harden News / Fadeaway World / August 15

Former Rockets Coach Mike D’Antoni Delivers Special Message To James Harden After Historic Run

It was a quiet night in the NBA, but it’s one that former NBA coach Mike D’Antoni will never forget. After coaching for 16 years in the league, he retired in 2021, earning a spot in the Basketball Hall of Fame for his incredible career.

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The 'Rookie passing leader by team' quiz

The '2008 Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

The 'Last 200-yard rusher by team' quiz

The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

Channing Frye News / Bleacher Report / August 15

Watch: LeBron correcting Channing Frye

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / August 15

Cavs were working on Dennis Schroder trade for months, still eyeing more moves

The Cavaliers’ trade of Dennis Schroder wasn’t some Friday afternoon impulse. It had been in the works for months. More importantly, they don’t appear to be finished.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 15

Former LeBron James teammate reveals why he didn't return to Cleveland

Another return to the Cleveland Cavaliers would've been the perfect movie-like ending to the LeBron James story. Alas, it was not to be.

NBA gives Cavs LeBron right away, Knicks four times and a brutal January

Lakers Ownership Sale May Have Influenced LeBron James To Stay

LeBron James sends message to Russell Westbrook after retirement

The 'Most NBA Finals points' quiz

NBA News / Fear The Sword / August 15

Ranking the 10 best games on the Cavs schedule

The 2026-27 regular season schedule has been released, and it isn’t necessarily kind to the Cleveland Cavaliers. They have 16 sets of back-to-backs — which is tied for the most in the league.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 14

Dennis Schroder approaching wild NBA record with latest trade

NBA teams seem to always want to have Dennis Schroder around. Just not for too long.

Hornets get much-needed point guard depth with Dennis Schroder trade

Bradley Beal's return to Clippers is another failed veteran opt-out

The top 25 NBA players of the past five years: 20-16

The 'Most 3's-per-game in NBA history' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 14

Hornets get much-needed point guard depth with Dennis Schroder trade

The Hornets swung a trade with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday afternoon to add a true backup point guard to their rotation for the upcoming season.

Bradley Beal's return to Clippers is another failed veteran opt-out

Timberwolves announce ultimate honor for Kevin Garnett

New leaked emails add new layer to Kawhi Leonard-Clippers scandal

Potential punishment scared multiple Kawhi Leonard trade suitors

Luka Doncic’s role in the sale of the Lakers has been revealed

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 14

Bradley Beal's return to Clippers is another failed veteran opt-out

A number of former All-Stars opted out of their contracts for 2026-27 to give their teams more flexibility to make moves. Across the board, that extra flexibility has led nowhere.

New leaked emails add new layer to Kawhi Leonard-Clippers scandal

The 'Most playoff-3s by NBA team' quiz

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fadeaway World / August 14

Mock Trade Gives Cavaliers An Even Better Wing Than Peyton Watson And Jonathan Kuminga

As the 2026 offseason reaches training camp, the Cavaliers have spent basically the whole second half of this summer looking for a starting wing next to their core of four big players.