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Cavaliers Have Major Starting Lineup Question Still to Answer

Kenny Atkinson’s playoff quotes did not paint him in a great light last year. He has done a marvelous job over his two years at the helm for the Cavs, but the press conferences against the Knicks where he declared the team to be “analytically leading the series” as they were down big were not great.

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Koby Altman: Cavs couldn’t let LeBron James decision define their offseason

The Cavaliers wanted LeBron James. They met with him, waited for him and gave his decision the respect it deserved. Then James chose the Sixers. So the Cavs did what NBA teams have to do when Plan A goes elsewhere.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 25

The Cavaliers Could Still Use One More Piece In The Backcourt

The clock is winding down, and soon enough, the Cleveland Cavaliers will be in action. The season starts with a road game against the Philadelphia 76ers, and from there the Cavs will put themselves in a position to win it all.

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The 'NBA Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

How many of the players to rack up the most points in one playoff run for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

The '2018-19 PPG leaders by team' quiz

The 'Last 30-point, 10-assist playoff games' quiz

The 'NBA 6th Man of the Year winners' quiz

Cleveland Cavaliers News / The Lead / September 25

Cleveland Cavaliers 2026-27 NBA Preseason Preview

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ questions of the past mostly remain unanswered. The Cavs’ 2025-26 season was quite middle-of-the-road. An Eastern Conference Finals appearance and two Game 7 victories look nice on paper, but after considering the 4-0 ECF defeat and their ongoing star struggles, the bright feeling soon turns neutral.

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 25

3 Cavaliers Who Could Shock Everyone at Training Camp

Whenever NBA training camp gets going, surprise players can tend to break out. The list of players to watch is always large, with each guy getting the chance to make a genuine impact.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 25

The Cavaliers' 21-Man Roster Creates Several Intriguing Questions

With Cavs Media Day just three days away and training camp in five, things are starting to heat up. It’s been a long offseason following the sweep at the hands of the Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 25

3 Cavaliers Who Could Surprise Everyone This Season

While the Cavaliers’ roster is jam-packed with a substantial amount of talent within the starting lineup, especially after the acquisition of athletic wing Peyton Watson, there are still many question marks surrounding nearly every other member of their current roster.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 24

5 Cavaliers With the Most to Prove in Preseason Play

With Cavs Training camp due to take place in just under a week from today, discourse surrounding the many camp battles likely to occur is beginning to heat up.

Mario Hezonja News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 24

Mario Hezonja’s Feelings on Cleveland Clear In Latest Social Media Post

Mario Hezonja signed with the Cavs a few months ago in what was a bit of a surprising move. He has been playing in Europe for the past six years after a five-year NBA stint prior to that.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / September 24

Cavs announce full training camp roster and schedule

The Cavaliers have released their 21-player training camp roster, and there will be actual jobs and rotation minutes at stake. Cleveland’s group includes its established core of Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen, along with major offseason additions Peyton Watson and Mario Hezonja.

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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 / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 24

The Cavs Announce Full Training Camp Roster and Schedule

The Cleveland Cavaliers have had quite the busy offseason. It may not have started out in that fashion, but it certainly ended up trending in that direction as things slowly started to pick up after a series of moves around the league began to take shape.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / September 24

Cavs announce training camp roster

We are just two weeks away from the Cleveland Cavaliers’ first preseason game. But first, they’ll be conducting training camp in Spain. The Cavs announced their roster for camp today.

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The 'Active NFL catch leaders' quiz

The '4K-yard, 30-TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL 100-touchdown club' quiz

The 'Most 300-yard, 3-TD NFL games' quiz

Lonzo Ball News / Stadium Rant / September 24

Why Is Lonzo Ball Not Playing? 1 Brutal Reality Defines His NBA Future

Why is Lonzo Ball not playing in the NBA? It’s a question that many are now asking after his false “Retirement” statement. The 28-year-old free-agent guard remains unsigned after the Utah Jazz waived him in February.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 24

Counting Down the Cavs: Breaking Down the History of No. 28 In Cleveland

28 days until the Cavs Regular Season tips off. Once again, only one man has donned the 28 jersey in the team’s history, but what does 28 mean to the Cavs?

NBA News / HITC / September 24

Bill Simmons claims LeBron James was going to join Cleveland Cavaliers but ‘something happened’

Bill Simmons claims that LeBron James was on the verge of joining the Cleveland Cavaliers, but something unexpected stopped the move. Many expected James to return to the Cavaliers for a third and final stint with the team that drafted him in 2003.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 23

Counting Down the Cavs: Breaking Down the History of No. 29 in Cleveland

Only one player in the entire 50+ year history of the Cavaliers has worn the number 29 and he only wore it in 37 games in 2006. So, for today 29 in Cavs lore is more than just the jersey there is other history with 29.

Lonzo Ball News / Hoops Wire / September 23

Lonzo Ball says he hasn’t retired, is waiting for NBA call

Lonzo Ball sounded reflective about his basketball career. He says he wasn’t announcing its end. The free-agent guard pushed back Wednesday after comments from a podcast appearance sparked retirement speculation.

Lonzo Ball News / Hoops Rumors / September 23

Lonzo Ball Denies Retirement Rumors, Says He’s Still Seeking Opportunity

Is unrestricted free agent Lonzo Ball calling it quits? Comments he made on a podcast hinted that he was retiring but the second overall pick of the 2017 draft issued a denial on social media on Wednesday.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / September 21

And-Ones: Offseason Moves, Cap Situations, EuroLeague, Buss Bros.

While the Nuggets have faced some criticism for losing Peyton Watson in free agency this summer, John Hollinger of The Athletic believes Denver’s front office did a good job with the hand it was dealt.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 21

3 Cavs on hottest trade candidate seats entering 2026-27 NBA training camp

The Cleveland Cavaliers enter training camp with a dramatically reshaped roster and unmistakable championship pressure. Donovan Mitchell received a four-year maximum extension, James Harden returned on a three-year deal and Cleveland sacrificed an unprotected 2031 first-round pick to acquire Peyton Watson.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 18

Nuggets may have found a cheap answer to a bigger problem they created

After a bit of a dry spell for the most part this summer, the Denver Nuggets brought in another reinforcement into the fold in the form of Cam Whitmore.

Nuggets take calculated gamble on former first-round pick

The 'Most 11-assist NBA Playoff games' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 18

Nuggets take calculated gamble on former first-round pick

Cam Whitmore has never lived up to the hype of being one of the top basketball prospects in the world. Now he's joining a team almost designed to help him thrive.

Draymond Green calls out Danilo Gallinari for ‘disgusting’ Kawhi Leonard comments

Jazz lock up Keyonte George with well-deserved contract extension

LSU men's basketball players remain in eligibility limbo

The 'NBA yearly assist leaders' quiz

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Field Level Media / September 18