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Counting Down the Cavs: Breaking Down the Number 2 in Cleveland's History

Although the official NBA season starts this afternoon, the Cavaliers still have two more days until they face the 76ers in their opener. The first time it was worn goes back to 1977 and Mo Howard who played just 9 games, but an interesting thing I learned from players wearing number 2, is that a few of them became coaches in the NBA.

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Breakout Candidates for Cavs In 2026-27 Season Opener

The injury reports are showing that the Cavs may potentially be down a couple of key players to open the season. And the one thing that’s true about this league is that such situations breed opportunities for those who have worked hard but may not have been in line to suit up.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 20

The Cavs Exercise Fourth-Year Team Option on Promising Winger

The Cleveland Cavaliers continue to make moves, even as the 2026-27 approaches. The team has elected to exercise the fourth-year option on Jaylon Tyson’s rookie contract, a decision that could have ramifications on future contract negotiations between the versatile wing and the franchise.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 20

Cavs player who will shock world with breakout 2026-27 season

The Cleveland Cavaliers come into the 2026-27 season looking to firmly establish themselves as a contender in the Eastern Conference. After a couple of semifinal appearances, they finally reached the Eastern Conference Finals this past year.

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Evan Mobley News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 20

This One Storyline Will Define the Cavaliers' Season - The Evan Mobley Dilemma

The Cleveland Cavaliers could have shifted gears this offseason, in a major way, by going big game hunting. It’s not as if there was a lack of available

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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 / Fear The Sword / October 20

Cavaliers dealt injury news days before tipoff

The Cleveland Cavaliers will be tipping off their season on Thursday against the Philadelphia 76ers without one of their rotation players. The team announced

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

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

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / October 20

Cavs Pick Up Jaylon Tyson’s Fourth-Year Option

The Cavaliers have officially exercised their fourth-year rookie scale team option on Jaylon Tyson’s contract, the team announced today in a press release.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 20

Nae'Qwan Tomlin To Be Sidelined For At Least 3-4 Weeks With Rotation-Altering Injury

The Cleveland Cavaliers are set to begin the season shortly and for now, they’ll have to do so without the services of one Nae’Qwan Tomlin, as it has just been reported by Cleveland.com’s Chris Fedor, that Tomlin will now be sidelined heading into the season with a lower back stress reaction.

Jaylon Tyson News / Hoops Wire / October 20

Cavs pick up fourth-year option on Jaylon Tyson

The Cavaliers have exercised Jaylon Tyson’s fourth-year team option, keeping the guard under contract through the 2027-28 season, president of basketball operations Koby Altman announced Tuesday.

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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 / Hoops Rumors / October 20

Cavs’ Nae’Qwan Tomlin (Back) Out At Least 3-4 Weeks

Nae’Qwan Tomlin’s 2026/27 debut will be delayed, according to the Cavaliers, who announced today that the forward has been diagnosed with a lower back stress reaction and will be reevaluated in approximately three or four weeks (Twitter link via Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com).

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 20

What Does NBA 2K27 Expect From the Cavaliers in 2026-27?

NBA 2K is always an interesting way to take a small glimpse into how a season may go. This time around, 2K27 has made some bold predictions for the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season, especially for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / October 19

Cavs give injury update on multiple players

The Cleveland Cavaliers have multiple players working through injuries as the start of the 2026-27 regular season looms. Kenny Atkinson provided updates on Sam Merrill, Nae’Qwan Tomlin, and Khalifa Diop.

Craig Porter News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 19

Does Craig Porter Jr. Have a Future With Cavs Beyond This Season?

Through his first three seasons in Cleveland, Craig Porter Jr. has failed to carve out a consistent role. Whether it’s been the team adding more depth at the deadline or the mainstays being healthy, he’s gone in and out of the rotation.

Meleek Thomas News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 19

Could Meleek Thomas Earn Meaningful Minutes as a Rookie?

The Cleveland Cavaliers addressed several issues on the roster this offseason, especially at the wing position. After watching how the team fared against longer, more athletic opponents during the 2025-26 postseason, the front office made it a priority to add size, athletic burst, and depth at the small forward and power forward positions.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 19

How Donovan Mitchell and James Harden Can Become Elite Duo To Lead Cavaliers

Donovan Mitchell and James Harden will benefit from a full season together as they look to put the Cleveland Cavaliers back on the title-contender map.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 19

Cleveland Cavaliers Jersey Schedule: Every Uniform They'll Wear This Season

Cleveland has four uniforms they will be wearing in the 2026-27 season. They return their Association whites, Icon wines and Statement blacks that they have worn throughout the Donovan Mitchell era.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / October 19

Cavs have plenty of star power, but little room for error

The Cavaliers have four former All-Stars in their starting lineup, an intriguing new addition on the wing and a roster that just reached the Eastern Conference finals.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 19

Counting Down the Cavs: Breaking Down the Number 3 in Cleveland's History

This Thursday the Cleveland Cavaliers will be playing their first game of the regular season. So today we move on to the most worn jersey in franchise history, which has been worn 27 different times.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Yardbarker / October 19

Three Cleveland Cavaliers players who should be traded before Jarrett Allen

It's another new season in the NBA, which means there is a boundless number of fans already making trade scenarios that see the Cleveland Cavaliers trade away Allen.

Ben Simmons’ NBA comeback on pause after injury during Kings’ practice

Warriors could pay for Jimmy Butler trade stance that makes absolutely zero sense

Joel Embiid has interesting take on 76ers stars needing to sacrifice

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 18

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.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 17

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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 17

1 Cavs player in danger of losing starting job in 2026-27 training camp

The Cleveland Cavaliers, at the very least, got over the Conference Finals hump during their postseason run in 2026. The problem, of course, was that the eventual NBA champion New York Knicks swept them.

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.

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.

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.