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Donovan Mitchell could have been part of one of the great Villanova teams. He revealed how legendary head coach Jay Wright’s honesty ended up changing that.

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Donovan Mitchell Says Cavaliers Deserve The Heat After Multiple Playoff Failures

In the Eastern Conference, the New York Knicks are the team to beat. As the reigning NBA champions with a stacked roster, all eyes will be on the Orange and Blue as they attempt to become the first back-to-back title winners since the Golden State Warriors in 2018.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 3

Three Reasons Why Cleveland Cavaliers Can Win the East in 2026-27

Looking at the Eastern Conference, it’s very clear just how competitive things are going to be this coming season. So many squads went out and improved their rosters, while others will be getting some key players back from injury.

Tyrese Proctor News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 3

Why Tyrese Proctor Could Be the Cavs’ Next Breakout Player

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been quite busy (and successful) trying to bolster their roster through this off-season. That said, a great deal of the improvement this team is seeking could come from some of the internal options.

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The 'Most points in a game by NBA team' quiz

How many of the players to score the most points in one game for each NBA team in the 2025-26 season can you name in five minutes?

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 3

Why the Cleveland Cavaliers’ Championship Window Is Closed

The Cavaliers have held a championship contending roster since the acquisition of Donovan Mitchell in 2022. After four fun and exciting years of contending for a championship, the Cavaliers championship window feels very much closed.

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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.

Donovan Mitchell News / Larry Brown Sports / September 3

Donovan Mitchell says his 71-point game was alcohol-fueled

Donovan Mitchell is crediting a very unlikely source for his 71-point game a few years back. The Cleveland Cavaliers star Mitchell appeared this week on the “Cousins” podcast with Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady.

Khalifa Diop News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 3

What Khalifa Diop Signing Means for Cavs’ Financial Situation

It was always going to be a matter of when, not if, the Cavs signed Khalifa Diop. Their 2nd-round draft pick from 2022 is now set to join the squad on a standard deal beginning in 2026-27.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 3

Cavs’ New TV Broadcast May No Longer Feature a Cleveland Legend

The Cleveland Cavs and DAZN announced an exclusive local broadcast partnership on Tuesday. In the release, the team said that “Cavaliers fans will continue

Cleveland Cavaliers News / EssentiallySports / September 3

Donovan Mitchell Defends Cavaliers Teammate After Tracy McGrady’s Criticism as He Promises Major Change

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Donovan Mitchell has signed a four-year contract worth $273 million extension, which is a record deal for the franchise.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 3

Cleveland Cavaliers To Hold Training Camp Overseas To Start 2026-27 Season

Fresh after announcing that they were finally bringing over 2022 NBA Draft selection, Khalifa Diop, the Cleveland Cavaliers dropped an important update about their upcoming training camp, announcing that they would be hitting the road.

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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.

Khalifa Diop News / Fadeaway World / September 3

Who Is Khalifa Diop? Examining The Cavaliers’ Latest $9.26 Million Signing

The Cleveland Cavaliers‘ offseason has been defined by the pursuit of notable wings and re-signing James Harden while remaining under the second apron.

Sam Merrill News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 3

Cavs Sharpshooter Sam Merrill's Case for NBA Sixth Man of the Year

There was perhaps no Cavalier who improved year-over-year like Sam Merrill did from 2024-25 to 2025-26. The team decided to pay him instead of Ty Jerome in the offseason, and he responded by improving his efficiency across the board.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 2

Breaking Down List of Cleveland Cavaliers Coach Mount Rushmore

The Cleveland Cavaliers franchise can easily be broken down into eras. There have been coaches guiding them through rebuilds, while others were joined to get them to the promised land.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / September 2

Cavs taking training camp on road again, this time all the way to Spain

The Cavaliers are going away for training camp again. Way away this time. The team announced Wednesday that it will hold its 2026 training camp in Málaga, Spain, from Sept.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / September 2

Cavs announce training camp destination for 2026-27 season

The Cleveland Cavaliers are sticking with the theme of having a destination training camp. But unlike the last two seasons, when they took a quick plane ride south to Sarasota, Florida, to train at IMG Academy, the Cavs will be taking a much longer trip across the pond as they’ll be conducting training camp in Spain.

James Harden News / Hoops Wire / September 2

James Harden already showing Cavs some of what they need from him

James Harden is back with the Cavaliers. More importantly, he seems pretty invested in making this thing work. Our friend Spencer Davies made that point in a recent piece for Roundtable, noting that Harden gathered several Cavs teammates for workouts in Arizona this offseason.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 2

Cavs sign 2022 draft-and-stash after Peyton Watson, James Harden contracts

The Cleveland Cavaliers have officially signed 2022 second-round draft pick Khalifa Diop to a standard contract, the team announced on Tuesday. Diop, 24, was drafted 39th overall in the 2022 NBA Draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers as a 20-year-old center from Senegal.

Khalifa Diop News / Hoops Wire / September 2

Cavs’ deal with Khalifa Diop for four years, $9.26 million

The Cavaliers didn’t just bring Khalifa Diop over from Europe for a look. They gave him a four-year contract. Diop’s deal with Cleveland is worth $9.26 million over four years, with the first season fully guaranteed at $1.36 million, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / September 2

Cavs sign former second-round pick

The Cleveland Cavaliers are in a tough salary cap position. Because they’re hard-capped at the first apron after completing the sign-and-trade for Peyton Watson, they needed to sign someone with zero years of NBA experience to remain under that threshold.

Khalifa Diop News / Hoops Wire / September 2