Cleveland Cavaliers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Donovan Mitchell Can Make NBA Christmas History in 2025

Donovan Mitchell got his wish. The Cleveland Cavaliers will be one of the ten teams representing the NBA during its premier Christmas Day slate. Playing on December 25 is an honor reserved for some of the most high-profile squads in the league, featuring the game's biggest stars.

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Cavaliers See Themselves as Title Contenders

Following a Cleveland Cavaliers season that ended in a disappointing second-round playoff loss to the Indiana Pacers, it looks like this group is both energized and revitalized for a bounce-back season on the horizon inside the building.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / August 9

NBA Exec Can See Cavaliers ‘Going Hard’ After LeBron James Next Summer If They Don’t Win 2026 Title

If the Cleveland Cavaliers don’t win the 2026 title, an NBA exec can see them “going hard” after LeBron James next summer. James, 40, becomes a free agent next summer for the first time since 2018.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fadeaway World / August 9

Cleveland Confident In Title Chances After Learning From Playoff Exit

The Cleveland Cavaliers are entering the 2025-26 season with no shortage of self-belief. According to Cleveland.com’s Chris Fedor, there’s a sense within the organization that the team has the pieces, chemistry, and experience needed to make a legitimate run at a championship.

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The 'NBA minutes leaders by season' quiz

How many of the players to spend the most time on the hardwood in each NBA season since 1995-96 can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA playoff point-per-game leaders' quiz

The 'NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award winners' quiz

The 'Active NBA 10,000-point club members' quiz

LeBron James News / Ball Exclusives / August 9

Report: Cavaliers could target LeBron James in 2026

The Cleveland Cavaliers had the best record in the Eastern Conference last season at 64-18. Despite this, Cleveland fell in the second round to the Indiana Pacers.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 9

2 way-too-early Cleveland Cavaliers trade candidates in 2025-26 season

The Cleveland Cavaliers will enter the new season off the back of a historic campaign that saw them finish first in the East with a 64-18 record. The fact that it all came to an end due in the conference semifinals means that their talented core still have questions to answer, and fans will be hoping the upcoming season leads to a different story.

Chris Jent News / Hoops Rumors / August 8

Knicks to add longtime NBA coach to staff

The Knicks are finalizing a deal to add Chris Jent to their coaching staff.

Coach removes himself from consideration for job with Knicks

Clash of titans: NBA season to tip off with rivalry games

Fans all have same reaction to NBA's Christmas Day schedule

The post-draft, post-free agency NBA team power rankings

The 'NBA minutes leaders by season' quiz

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / August 8

Cavaliers Added To Exciting Slate Of Christmas Day Games

Being the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference a year ago comes with expectations, but it also comes with some privileges, such as taking the court in some prime time slots throughout the following season.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / August 8

Cavs to play on Christmas for first time in eight years

The Cleveland Cavaliers will be returning to the Christmas Day NBA slate for the first time in nearly a decade. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, they will take on the New York Knicks for the first of five games that day.

Evan Mobley News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / August 8

Evan Mobley Needs Help From Cavaliers' Star To Become MVP Candidate

Evan Mobley took a major leap during the 2024-25 campaign, culminating in him claiming his first-ever Defensive Player of the Year Award. Now for his follow-up act, he's expected to take his game to another level and become an MVP candidate.

LeBron James News / Larry Brown Sports / August 8

Three teams expected to pursue LeBron James next summer

LeBron James is, by all indications, entering his final season with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Just how much weight Luka Doncic has lost this summer is revealed

Five NBA coaches starting 2025-26 season on hot seat

The post-draft, post-free agency NBA team power rankings

The 'LeBron's championship teammates' quiz

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / August 7

Cavaliers G League Affiliate Announce Unique Opportunity

Rather than playing NBA 2K this fall, pretending they're on the roster, Cleveland Cavaliers fans can try and live the dream to wear wine and gold next season.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / August 7

Predicting The Cavaliers 2025 Opening Night Starting 5

It’s been a long summer since the Cleveland Cavaliers were stunned in the second round of the playoffs in their series loss to the Indiana Pacers. However,

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / August 7

NBA Exec Thinks Cavaliers Should ‘Blow Up The Roster’ If They Can’t Reach NBA Finals Next Season

The Cleveland Cavaliers are the heavy favorite to reach the NBA Finals next season since Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton won’t play and Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum could miss the entire campaign as well. The Cavaliers were the No.

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The 'NFL Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

The 'MLB active hits leaders' quiz

The '2024-25 NFL passing-yard leaders' quiz

The 'NBA minutes leaders by season' quiz

Kenny Atkinson News / Hoops Wire / August 7

Cavaliers’ Kenny Atkinson Rewatched Pacers Series ‘So Many Different Times Trying To Study’

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson rewatched the Indiana Pacers series “so many different times trying to study,” according to NBA reporter

Dean Wade News / Fear The Sword / August 7

It’s now or never for Dean Wade

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade has one of the most valuable skill sets for an NBA role player. He’s an elite defensive forward who can hold his own guarding three through five, is a superb rebounder, and is a career 40% three-point shooter.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / August 6

3 Cleveland Cavaliers Ready for A Breakout Season

The Cleveland Cavaliers have their superstar core in place, but there’s still room for other players to grow and break out in their own right. Here are three players who could be ready to make that crucial jump for the Wine and Gold next season.

Sam Merrill News / Hoops Wire / August 6

Sam Merrill Named Cavaliers’ ‘Most Disrespected Hidden Gem’

Sam Merrill has been named the Cleveland Cavaliers’ “most disrespected hidden gem” by an NBA analyst. Dan Favale of Bleacher Report believes Merrill’s

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 6

1 move Clevland Cavaliers should’ve made in 2025 NBA offseason

The Cleveland Cavaliers enter the 2025-26 NBA season with arguably the most pressure of any team in the Eastern Conference. Despite finishing first in the East last season and boasting an All-Star-laden core, the Cavs once again fell short in the playoffs.

Darius Garland News / Athlon Sports / August 5

Update on Darius Garland Injury Could Be Trouble for Cavaliers

Perhaps no single player better exemplified the frustrating end to the Cavaliers' 2024-25 season quite like Darius Garland, who first suffered a big-toe injury late in the season, then had the injury flare back up on him during a playoff run that ended in the conference semis against Indiana.