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For Jarrett Allen, It’s Now or Never As NBA Playoffs Near

For Jarrett Allen, It’s Now or Never As NBA Playoffs Near

It’s put up or shut up time for Cavs big man Jarrett Allen. The NBA postseason tips off Saturday with the Cavs hosting the Raptors in the league’s first playoff series of the season.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 14
Cavaliers vs. Raptors Tactical Breakdown: Three Ways Cleveland Can Beat Toronto

Cavaliers vs. Raptors Tactical Breakdown: Three Ways Cleveland Can Beat Toronto

On Saturday afternoon, the Cleveland Cavaliers will be hosting the Toronto Raptors in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Playoffs. While this feels like a favorable matchup for the Cavs to move one step closer to their goals, there are still strengths that Toronto can provide that can make things difficult for Cleveland.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 14
Cavaliers Playoff Schedule: Dates, Times, Opponents, TV Channel

Cavaliers Playoff Schedule: Dates, Times, Opponents, TV Channel

The Cleveland Cavaliers season ended last night with a big win against the Washington Wizards where a majority of the teams big minutes players sat out.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 13
Why the Cavs’ 52 wins with 41 different starting lineups bodes well for NBA playoffs

Why the Cavs’ 52 wins with 41 different starting lineups bodes well for NBA playoffs

The Cleveland Cavaliers closed the 2025-26 campaign with their 41st starting lineup on Sunday, meaning they played literally half of their games with a different first five.

Charlotte Hornets News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Three-point leaders by NBA season' quiz

The 'Three-point leaders by NBA season' quiz

The NBA instituted the three-point line during the 1979-80 season. How many of the league leaders in three-pointers made for every season since then can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 200-three-pointer NBA seasons' quiz
The 'Most 6-three-pointer NBA games' quiz
The 'Most 3's in a NBA playoff game' quiz
Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 13
Zach Lowe warns Donovan Mitchell at Cavaliers’ playoff crossroads

Zach Lowe warns Donovan Mitchell at Cavaliers’ playoff crossroads

Zach Lowe shared his concerns about Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers’ chances going into the 2026 NBA Playoffs. Mitchell completed his eighth season in the league, his fourth with the Cavaliers.

NBA News / Yardbarker
The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time. 

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / April 13

The Cavaliers are the greatest uncertainty in the postseason

The Toronto Raptors might look like one of the worst matchups for the Cleveland Cavaliers based on the sweep they conducted, but there are a lot of asterisks at play.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 12
Cleveland Cavaliers First-Round NBA Playoffs Opponent Officially Locked In

Cleveland Cavaliers First-Round NBA Playoffs Opponent Officially Locked In

The stage is set, we now know who will be traveling to Cleveland to start the playoffs, none other than the Toronto Raptors, a team who got the best of the Cavaliers during the 2025-26 Regular season.

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 12
Cavaliers rest core players, deal another defeat to Wizards

Cavaliers rest core players, deal another defeat to Wizards

Nae'Qwan Tomlin scored a career-high 26 points and rookie Tyrese Proctor collected 22 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists as the playoff-bound Cleveland Cavaliers beat the visiting Washington Wizards 130-117 on Sunday afternoon.

Tyrese Proctor News / Fear The Sword / April 12

Player Grades: Cavs vs Wizards – Tyrese Proctor ends strong

That’s a wrap. The Cleveland Cavaliers ended the 2025-26 regular season with a win over the Washington Wizards. Let’s get to the grades. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 12
Cavs Stars Mitchell, Harden, Plenty Others, Will Sit Out Regular Season Finale

Cavs Stars Mitchell, Harden, Plenty Others, Will Sit Out Regular Season Finale

If you're planning to attend Sunday evening's Wizards - Cavaliers regular season finale you may want to spring for a game program. Failing to do so will

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker
The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 12
Lonzo Ball makes mind-blowing Ball in the Family admission

Lonzo Ball makes mind-blowing Ball in the Family admission

Lonzo Ball shares what he is recognized the most for and it may surprise you. The Cleveland Cavaliers star shared with his brother LiAngelo Ball, DMO, and Ant on Ball in the Family podcast that when fans come up to him, a lot of them don’t reference the fact that he’s a professional basketball player at first.

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The 'Three-point leaders by NBA season' quiz
 The 'Three-point leaders by NBA season' quiz
The 'Five 3's off the bench games' quiz
 The 'Five 3's off the bench games' quiz
The 'Masters runners-up since 2000' quiz
 The 'Masters runners-up since 2000' quiz
The 'NBA top-seed top-scorers' quiz
 The 'NBA top-seed top-scorers' quiz
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Total Apex Sports / April 12
Cleveland Cavaliers Are Using Playoff History As Motivation

Cleveland Cavaliers Are Using Playoff History As Motivation

The Cleveland Cavaliers have one final game before the playoffs start, and they will take on the Washington Wizards. Once that game wraps up, the real fun begins.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 11
Top Takeaways From Cleveland Cavaliers' Loss to Atlanta Hawks

Top Takeaways From Cleveland Cavaliers' Loss to Atlanta Hawks

81 down, one to go. The Cleveland Cavaliers continued a sneak preview of a potential 1st-round matchup with a 124-102 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Friday.

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 11
Cavaliers conclude regular season vs. last-place Wizards

Cavaliers conclude regular season vs. last-place Wizards

The playoff-bound Cleveland Cavaliers and last-place Washington Wizards are locked into their spots in the standings, leaving nothing tangible for either team to play for -- except pride -- in their regular season finale Sunday.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 11
Cavaliers Dropping Friday Night's Game Against Hawks Had Playoff Implications

Cavaliers Dropping Friday Night's Game Against Hawks Had Playoff Implications

The Cleveland Cavaliers fell to the Atlanta Hawks 124-102 in Atlanta on Friday night. With the loss, the Cavaliers fell to 51-30 overall and 25-16 on the road.

Jaylon Tyson News / Fear The Sword / April 10

Player Grades: Cavs at Hawks – Jaylon Tyson looks solid in return

The Cleveland Cavaliers… didn’t show us much in their final game against the Atlanta Hawks. There isn’t a whole lot to take from this one. So don’t give any of these grades too much merit.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 10
How Cavaliers' Friday Night Game Against Hawks Will Impact NBA Playoff Picture

How Cavaliers' Friday Night Game Against Hawks Will Impact NBA Playoff Picture

Coming off a huge win Wednesday night at Rocket Arena, the Cleveland Cavaliers now head to Atlanta for the second part of their final home-and-home of the season at State Farm Arena vs the Hawks.

Kenny Atkinson News / Hoops Wire / April 10
Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson weighing lineups with playoffs looming

Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson weighing lineups with playoffs looming

With the playoffs right around the bend, Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson is still sorting through what his starting and closing lineups will look like. That’s not necessarily a surprise.

Kenny Atkinson News / Hoops Wire / April 9
Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson comfortable with slower style: ‘We’re still efficient’

Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson comfortable with slower style: ‘We’re still efficient’

The Cavaliers may not be playing fast, but they are playing well. And that is just fine with coach Kenny Atkinson. Cleveland showed exactly what that looks like in Wednesday’s 122-116 win over the Hawks at Rocket Arena.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Yardbarker / April 9
The Cavaliers are rolling, but can James Harden and Donovan Mitchell break through?

The Cavaliers are rolling, but can James Harden and Donovan Mitchell break through?

Can Harden and Mitchell help each other elevate past previous playoff shortcomings?

Cavs’ James Harden opens up on title aspirations: ‘Here for a reason’
The '40-point NBA games since 1976-77' quiz
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fadeaway World / April 8
Cavaliers Win Fourth Straight Game: 3 Factors That Led To Convincing Home Victory

Cavaliers Win Fourth Straight Game: 3 Factors That Led To Convincing Home Victory

With all eyes on the dog fight happening out West, teams like the Cleveland Cavaliers (51-29) and Atlanta Hawks (45-35) have been going underappreciated as the NBA playoffs approach.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Larry Brown Sports / April 8
Kendrick Perkins takes a ruthless shot at Evan Mobley

Kendrick Perkins takes a ruthless shot at Evan Mobley

Evan Mobley is the latest NBA big man to find himself in the crosshairs of Kendrick Perkins. The ESPN analyst Perkins drew attention on Wednesday with his ruthless swipe at the Cleveland Cavaliers big man Mobley.

James Harden News / Hoops Wire / April 8
Cavs’ James Harden opens up on title aspirations: ‘Here for a reason’

Cavs’ James Harden opens up on title aspirations: ‘Here for a reason’

Cavaliers guard James Harden continues to chase the one accomplishment that has eluded him throughout a decorated career, and he made it clear in a recent conversation with Marc Spears of Andscape that the pursuit hasn’t slowed — even in year 17.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 9
Three surprising teams that have a chance to reach the NBA Finals

Three surprising teams that have a chance to reach the NBA Finals

The 2026 NBA playoffs could be some of the most chaotic postseason basketball we've ever seen.

The Cavs are rolling - but can James Harden and Donovan Mitchell breakthrough?
Cavs’ James Harden opens up on title aspirations: ‘Here for a reason’
Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers keep Hawks from clinching playoff bid
The 'All-time NBA playoff 3-pointers' quiz
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 7
Record shooting night can't help Grizzlies break losing streak

Record shooting night can't help Grizzlies break losing streak

No NBA team has ever made more three-pointers in a game than the Memphis Grizzlies did Monday night. Unlike the other teams that sank 27 or more threes, the Grizzlies couldn't win the game.

Knicks' Jalen Brunson takes over late to down Hawks
Hawks' Nickeil Alexander-Walker shows why he's Most Improved Player vs. Knicks
Latest Cade Cunningham update signals good news for Pistons
Giannis Antetokounmpo has made a clear statement to the Bucks
The '2015-16 Cleveland Cavaliers' quiz

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