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Lonzo Ball News / Ball Exclusives / May 27
Lonzo Ball says Lakers made him stop wearing Big Baller Brand shoes
It’s been nearly a decade since Lonzo Ball, high school phenom turned UCLA standout, made his NBA debut for the Los Angeles Lakers. His father LaVar, alongside Alan Foster, founded the Big Baller Brand apparel and shoe company the year prior.
Jarrett Allen News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 27
3 best Jarrett Allen trade destinations if Cavs finally look to move on after ECF sweep
The Cleveland Cavaliers had themselves a 2026 NBA Playoffs for the books, outlasting the Toronto Raptors and Detroit Pistons in consecutive seven-game series only to be swept by the New York Knicks on the doorstep of the NBA Finals.
Most Glaring Roster Hole Cleveland Cavaliers Must Fill This Offseason
The Cleveland Cavaliers got embarrassed by the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals. There were a lot of reasons they got swept and dominated in every facet of the game.
The 'Active playoff double-doubles' quiz
How many of the active NBA players with at least 20 double-doubles in the playoffs can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Ball Exclusives / May 27
LaVar Ball slams Cavs for Lonzo trade after being swept in ECF
The Cleveland Cavaliers are coming off a humiliating Eastern Conference Finals sweep at the hands of the New York Knicks and LaVar Ball isn’t letting them off easy.
The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise
As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.
Donovan Mitchell News / Hoops Wire / May 27
Why is everyone suddenly so hard on Donovan Mitchell?
Somewhere along the way, we stopped appreciating great NBA players unless they ended every season holding a trophy. Everything now is rings. Legacy. “Can he be the best player on a title team?” And maybe Donovan Mitchell can’t.
NFL News / Yardbarker / May 27
Chiefs TE Travis Kelce defends 'classy' beer chug at Game 3 of Knicks-Cavaliers ECF
The Ohio native gulped down a cold one to hype the Cleveland crowd at the beginning of the fourth quarter.
LeBron James News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / May 27
The Cleveland Cavaliers Must Target LeBron James in Free Agency
It’ll be another summer of monitoring LeBron James for the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavs were swept out of the Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Knicks.
3 Biggest Questions Facing the Cleveland Cavaliers This Offseason
After getting swept by the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals, the Cleveland Cavaliers will officially enter offseason mode. According to several reports, the Cavaliers will bring back head coach Kenny Atkinson and President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman.
NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / May 27
The Cavaliers have almost no simple offseason fix after the Knicks sweep
The Cavaliers reached their first Eastern Conference finals since 2018, only to run into the toughest part of team building. They already have $221.8 million committed for next season, leaving them right up against the second-apron line before the summer even begins.
There's Speculation President Trump Will Make Appearance At NBA Finals
President Donald Trump has already attended a Super Bowl matchup since returning to office in 2025. Could attending an NBA Finals game be on next on his bucket list?
The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history
If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.
3 Win-Now Trade Targets for the Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers suffered heartbreak in Game 4, as the New York Knicks swept them in the Eastern Conference Finals. With the Knicks putting the dagger in the hearts of Cavs fans, the talks of who Cleveland could add to the team to make a championship run in 2027 have already begun.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / EssentiallySports / May 27
'His Job Is Safe': Kenny Atkinson Retains Cavs Job After Donovan Mitchell and James Harden’s Strong Backing
After leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to one of the franchise’s deepest playoff runs in years, Kenny Atkinson still found himself under fire after Cleveland’s crushing Eastern Conference Finals exit.
Cleveland Cavaliers Offseason Primer: Free Agents, Draft Capital, Salary Cap Space, Trades
The Cleveland Cavaliers made it to the Conference Finals for the first time without LeBron James since 1992. Then they were swept by the New York Knicks.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Field Level Media / May 26
Reports: Cavs expected to retain Kenny Atkinson; James Harden wants to return
Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson will be back on the sideline in Cleveland next season, according to multiple reports. Atkinson and the Cavs were swept by the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference finals, which began with Cleveland blowing a 22-point lead in the fourth quarter of Game 1 and wrapped Monday night with a 130-93 loss.
Donovan Mitchell News / Fear The Sword / May 26
Donovan Mitchell discusses possible contract extension with Cavs: ‘I love it here’ 
CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell has cemented himself as one of the best players in Cleveland Cavaliers’ franchise history in just four seasons. He’s been an All-Star each year and earned a spot on an All-NBA team three times.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / The Forkball / May 26
Mitchell, Harden Remain Committed for Cavaliers Future Plans
The Cleveland Cavaliers’ season ended in disappointing fashion Monday night, but franchise stars continued to emphasize stability and belief in the current core despite a four-game Eastern Conference finals exit against the New York Knicks.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Total Pro Sports / May 26
Cavaliers May Turn to Former All-Star Point Guard for Next Head Coaching Hire
It would be an understatement to say that the Cleveland Cavaliers are heading into one of the most important offseasons in franchise history. They have far more crucial tasks to take care of, and now an unexpected coaching rumor is beginning to gain momentum.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 27
ESPN insider reveals major roadblock preventing LeBron James from returning to Cavaliers
LeBron James is on the way to being an unrestricted free agent for the first time since 2018.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / May 26
Cavs could tweak coaching staff while keeping Kenny Atkinson, Koby Altman
The Cavaliers are not expected to make sweeping changes after their disappointing Eastern Conference finals exit. According to Joe Vardon of The Athletic, Cleveland plans to retain coach Kenny Atkinson after the Knicks completed a four-game sweep Monday night.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 26
Cavaliers make decision on coach Kenny Atkinson’s future
The Cleveland Cavaliers wasted little time in deciding on the future of head coach Kenny Atkinson after their loss to the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals.
Donovan Mitchell News / Trade Talk Sports / May 26
Could ECF Sweep Mark the End of Donovan Mitchell in Cleveland?
Donovan Mitchell took the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in the post-LeBron James era, yet in the end, it won’t feel all that rewarding after being swept by the New York Knicks.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / May 26
Mitchell, Harden Express Desire To Remain With Cavs
The Cavaliers‘ season ended in disappointing fashion on Monday night, as the team couldn’t muster enough resistance to prevent the Knicks from completing a dominant four-game sweep.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 26
Knicks' team-oriented approach takes them to NBA Finals
For decades, the New York Knicks focused their efforts on attracting a superstar to play in the Big Apple. Now they're back in the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years, thanks to building a true team.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / May 25
Cavs Starting Strus Over Wade For Game 4; Schröder Out
The Cavaliers are making a change to their starting lineup ahead of Monday’s do-or-die Game 4 vs. New York, according to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com, who reports that Max Strus will replace Dean Wade at small forward.
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