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Recent Lonzo Ball comment shows he's a perfect fit for Cavaliers' locker room

Who knew Cleveland had water? Well, not Lonzo Ball. Recently, the offseason addition to the Cleveland Cavaliers' roster, veteran point guard Lonzo Ball, was asked about how he likes Cleveland, Ohio.

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Exclusive: Craig Porter Jr. taking initiative for Cavs in ‘prove yourself’ league

Heading into his third NBA season, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Craig Porter Jr. is taking a proactive approach. His voice is as urgent as it’s ever been, exuding a stern tone when describing how he plans to attack training camp and earn the organization’s trust from top to bottom.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / September 28

Cavs release training camp roster

The Cleveland Cavaliers will open up training camp at IMG Academy in Sarasota, Florida, on Tuesday, September 30. The team will be there until traveling back to Cleveland before opening up their preseason schedule against the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday, October 7.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / September 28

Cavs’ final two-way spot could spark sneaky camp battle

The Cavaliers could have an interesting competition brewing for their final two-way contract. NBA teams are allowed three two-way players. Cleveland currently has two (Luke Travers and Nae’Qwan Tomlin), which leaves one slot open heading into training camp.

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The 25 greatest international players in NBA history

Basketball originated as a distinctly American game. It had international roots, though, as the game's inventor, James Naismith, was Canadian. In the years since, the NBA has been flooded with league-defining international talent.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 27

Cleveland Cavaliers officially announce 2025 training camp roster

Last year the Cavaliers had the second best regular season in team history behind first-year head coach Kenny Atkinson, finishing with a 64-18 record (66-16 in 2008-09).

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Last Word On Sports / September 27

The Cleveland Cavaliers Are Poised for a Trade This Season

Last season, the Cleveland Cavaliers finished with the best record in the Eastern Conference. They were heavy favorites to contend for a title, and even traded for De’Andre Hunter at the deadline, hoping to push their title chances.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 26

Cavs player who will shock world with breakout 2025-26 season

The Cleveland Cavaliers stormed through the 2024-25 regular season. They scored the eighth-most points in NBA history (9,999) on their way to a 64-win campaign.

Jarrett Allen News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 26

How Jarrett Allen fits in the Cavs’ ‘Core Four’ pecking order

As long as the Cleveland Cavaliers have had their Core Four intact, the organization has stood by its side from the top down. There’s good reason for that if the last two league champions are used as a measuring stick for success.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 26

Cavaliers officially reveal 2025 training camp roster

The Cleveland Cavaliers made their 2025 training camp roster official on Friday evening. Just a few days before Media Day at Rocket Arena on Monday and training camp next week at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, the team sent out a press release revealing who will be on the team for preseason.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / September 26

Cavs announce 2025 training camp roster

Fresh off a 64-18 season in their first year under coach Kenny Atkinson, the Cavaliers announced their 20-man training camp roster on Friday. The headliners are the usual suspects — Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, Darius Garland, Jarrett Allen — the group that powered Cleveland to the East’s best record a year ago.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Last Word On Sports / September 26

Four Cavs Appear Within ESPN’s NBA Top 100

ESPN has revealed its yearly rankings for the players in the league for the upcoming 2025-2026 NBA season. Compiled by a panel of 150 experts, this list features a consensus ranking on the players’ predicted contribution for the upcoming season.

Darius Garland News / Fadeaway World / September 26

Should Cavs Start Former No. 2 Overall Pick In Light Of Darius Garland's Injury?

The Cleveland Cavaliers are expected to retain their spot as one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference next season. With a loaded roster featuring stars like Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley, the Cavaliers almost have all the necessary pieces to make a legitimate title push next year.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fastbreak on SI / September 26

Top 10 NBA Players List Gets Contribution From Lonzo Ball

Ranking the top players the NBA has seen is a common exercise for current and former players. Recently, Lonzo Ball and LiAngelo Ball put together a quick list of their 10 best, noting that it isn’t in any particular order.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / September 25

Cavs eliminating FanDuel Sports studio shows for road games

Cavaliers pre- and postgame shows on FanDuel Sports Network will still exist. Just not when the Cavs are playing road games. Instead, the Cavaliers Live studio program will now only air 30 minutes before tipoff of home games.

Lonzo Ball News / Total Apex Sports / September 25

Lonzo Ball Already Turning Head At Cleveland Cavaliers’ Training Camp

For the first time in what feels like an eternity, the headlines surrounding Lonzo Ball are about his performance on the court, not his recovery off it.

Thomas Bryant News / Hoops Wire / September 25

Cavs officially add Thomas Bryant to frontcourt mix

The Cavaliers have officially announced the signing of veteran center Thomas Bryant, giving them 14 standard contracts heading into training camp next week in Florida.

Donovan Mitchell News / EssentiallySports / September 25

Cavs President Addresses Donovan Mitchell’s Injury Concerns Ahead of Training Camp

Cleveland doesn’t need reminders of how thin the margin is. Last campaign, they returned from the regular season with the second-best franchise record of 64-18.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 25

Cleveland Cavaliers preseason salary cap breakdown and future implications

It’s no secret that the Cleveland Cavaliers have been spending money. What might be a bit surprising to Cavs and NBA fans alike is that with the recent dismantling of the 2023 NBA champion Boston Celtics, the Cavaliers are now the most expensive payroll in the NBA.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / EssentiallySports / September 25

When Will Darius Garland and Max Strus Return From Injury? Cavs President Provides Update Ahead of Training Camp

Training camp is about to begin, and the Cleveland Cavaliers will have most of their players on the floor. The only exceptions are All-Star guard Darius Garland and Max Strus.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 24

Jazz prospect learns refusing draft workouts often backfires

Ace Bailey turned down workouts with NBA teams in a failed attempt to steer himself to certain NBA teams — then fired his agent when he ended up on the Utah Jazz anyway.

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Evan Mobley News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 24

Cavaliers GM believes Evan Mobley can break into the NBA’s top five players

The Cleveland Cavaliers have very high expectations as a team this year. Cleveland has its deepest and best roster since the last LeBron era and is poised to take advantage of the weakened Eastern Conference, which will be without Jayson Tatum and Tyrese Haliburton.

Darius Garland News / Last Word On Sports / September 24

Cavaliers Hit With Mixed News In Darius Garland Injury Update

CLEVELAND — Chris Fedor of cleveland.com reported that Darius Garland has returned to basketball activities after offseason toe surgery. The point guard will join training camp in a “very” limited capacity, but there remains no official timetable for his return.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / September 23

Cavs president gives update on Garland's injury recovery

Cavaliers president gives update on Darius Garland's injury recovery

Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland, who underwent surgery in June to address the toe injury that limited him in the postseason, has resumed some on-court basketball activities and will take part in training camp in a limited capacity.

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