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Cleveland Cavaliers’ Path to Acquiring Major Trade Target Hits New Roadblock

The Cleveland Cavaliers reached the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since 2018, and things did not go their way. The New York Knicks swept them, and now, Jalen Brunson and his teammates are one win away from winning a championship.

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Cavs trade idea would bring Grayson Allen to Cleveland

The Cavaliers are expected to explore ways to improve their roster this offseason, and one suggested move would add a player opposing fans tend to love to hate.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / June 11

Cleveland Cavaliers Trade Target Big Board: Ranking Potential Acquisition for the Offseason

The Cleveland Cavaliers will have all summer to try and improve their roster. Even though it seems like President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman wants to keep the core of this team intact, the Cavs might have no other options than to make some trades.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / June 11

Cavs Trade Scenario Adds Suns Veteran to Cleveland Backcourt

Chances are the Cleveland Cavaliers will make noise this offseason. Whether that noise involves LeBron James or Giannis Antetokounmpo remains to be seen.

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The '6+ three-pointer NBA Finals games' quiz

How many of the players to make at least six three-pointers in an NBA Finals game can you name in five minutes?

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Tyrese Proctor News / Fear The Sword / June 11

Cavs final report card: Tyrese Proctor

Being selected 49th overall, Tyrese Proctor faced an uphill battle for relevance in his rookie season. Even though his playing time was uneven, he showed that there’s a pathway to battle for the Cleveland Cavaliers’ backup point guard spot as early as next season.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 11

Knicks stun Spurs with largest comeback in NBA Finals history

The 2025-26 New York Knicks are never out of a game.

Jose Alvarado has a WWE takedown of Victor Wembanyama in Game 4

Victor Wembanyama taunts Mitchell Robinson after baiting him into a flagrant foul

Victor Wembanyama draws the softest offensive foul on Karl-Anthony Towns in Game 4

NBA announces Victor Wembanyama news before Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals Game 4

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / June 10

Cavs writer identifies two blockbuster trades Cleveland should avoid

The Cavaliers are expected to explore roster upgrades this offseason, but not every splashy move is necessarily a good one. Daniel Fisher of Cavs on SI recently identified two hypothetical trades he believes Cleveland should avoid, and both involve some of the biggest names connected to the franchise in recent weeks.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / June 10

Kenny Atkinson on Cavs prospect Saliou Niang: ‘He will be part of our future’

Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson recently traveled to Italy to watch 2025 second-round pick Saliou Niang in action, and it sounds as if he liked what he saw.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / June 10

Donovan Mitchell’s latest social media post catches attention of Cavs fans

Donovan Mitchell may not have intended to send a message, but Cavaliers fans certainly noticed anyway. Such is life in today’s NBA. As first highlighted

Dean Wade News / Hoops Wire / June 10

Cavs could face challenge retaining Dean Wade in free agency

The Cavaliers would like to keep forward Dean Wade, but doing so may not be easy. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Wade is expected to draw interest on the free-agent market this summer, particularly from teams that have access to the non-taxpayer mid-level exception.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / June 10

Cavs 2026 mock draft roundup: Should they draft for skill or fit?

The Cleveland Cavaliers will have the 29th pick in this month’s NBA Draft. We’ll see if they can find an impact player at that position. Let’s take a look at some of the recent mock drafts to see who the experts have the Cavs taking.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / June 9

Cavs should think long-term with No. 29 pick

The Cavaliers have a decision to make. Not a franchise-altering decision, mind you. They’re picking near the end of the first round, not at the top of the draft.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / June 9

NBA analyst points to Cavs’ defense as lingering concern

The Cavaliers reached the Eastern Conference Finals this season, but questions remain about whether they can take the next step toward a championship. Looking back at his preseason predictions, ESPN’s Zach Kram noted that Cleveland’s defense slipped noticeably during the 2025-26 campaign.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / June 9

2 Trades Cleveland Cavaliers Shouldn’t Entertain This Offseason

Everyone around the NBA knows the Cavs can't return the squad that reached the Eastern Conference finals after being swept by the New York Knicks. However, Cleveland also needs to avoid moves that could hurt the franchise's future more than help it.

Kenny Atkinson News / Fear The Sword / June 9

Cavs final report card: Kenny Atkinson and coaching staff

Our season review of the Cleveland Cavaliers continues with Kenny Atkinson and the coaching staff. As is the case with our postgame report cards, a “B” grade represents a player or group meeting the standard we expect from them.

Dean Wade News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / June 8

Cavaliers Looking To Land Deal With Role Player on Difficult Contract Circumstances

If the Cleveland Cavaliers can avoid allowing Dean Wade to leave and join a new team this offseason, they'd love to do so. On Monday, June 8, news broke that Wade's camp is looking for a deal near the Mid-Level Exception, first reported on by Cleveland.com's Chris Fedor.

Donovan Mitchell News / Hoops Wire / June 8

Cavs have zero intention of trading Donovan Mitchell

For all the trade speculation that tends to accompany every NBA offseason, there appears to be little expectation around the league that Donovan Mitchell is going anywhere.

Evan Mobley News / HITC / June 7

Cavaliers’ stance on Evan Mobley trade emerges ahead of major offseason in Cleveland

The Cleveland Cavaliers appear to have made their biggest Evan Mobley decision before the offseason trade market truly opens. After being swept by the Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals, Cleveland had obvious reasons to consider something bold.

Channing Frye News / HITC / June 7

Channing Frye reveals real reason behind a key missing element in Cavaliers’ 2016 title parade

Channing Frye has added another detail to the Cavaliers’ 2016 title parade story, one that makes Cleveland’s championship celebration sound even more remarkable than it already was.

James Harden News / Fadeaway World / June 6

Cavaliers Fear James Harden Contract Drama Could Rip The Team Apart

Coming off an appearance in the Eastern Conference Finals, the Cleveland Cavaliers are closer than they’ve been in a long time to being true title contenders.

Mike Gansey News / Hoops Rumors / June 4

Sixers Officially Name Mike Gansey President Of Basketball Operations

The Sixers have officially announced the hiring of Mike Gansey, confirming today in a press release that the former Cavaliers executive will hold the title of president of basketball operations in Philadelphia.

James Harden News / Larry Brown Sports / May 30

James Harden’s expected offseason outcome is revealed

James Harden’s future is taking shape after a very mixed bag of a postseason. The Cleveland Cavaliers star Harden is expected to opt out of his contract this offseason and to negotiate a longer contract with the team, Bobby Marks of ESPN reported this week.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 30

76ers tap Cavaliers GM to lead front office

The Daryl Morey era in Philadelphia is over. The Mike Gansey era is ready to begin.

Cavaliers' Koby Altman addresses Evan Mobley, Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors

One contender has already shut the door on Giannis Antetokounmpo

The 'Most 30-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

Donovan Mitchell News / Hoops Rumors / May 29

Cavaliers GM Hopes To Reach Extension With Donovan Mitchell

Cavaliers general manager Koby Altman confirmed at Friday’s end-of-season press conference that reaching an extension with Donovan Mitchell will be a priority, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com writes in a subscriber-only piece.

James Harden News / Yardbarker / May 28

Another playoff flop further complicates James Harden's legacy

James Harden and the Cleveland Cavaliers were swept by the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals, with Harden once again failing to carry his stellar regular-season play into the postseason.

Donovan Mitchell responds to LeBron chatter after Knicks sweep Cavs

ESPN insider reveals major roadblock preventing LeBron James from returning to Cavaliers

The 'NBA Playoffs scoring leaders' quiz