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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / March 7

James Harden Raves About Fit With Donovan Mitchell as a Member of the Cavaliers

On Tuesday, March 3, just days before the 2026 NBA Trade Deadline, the Cleveland Cavaliers shook up the Core 4, dealing Darius Garland to the Los Angeles Clippers.

Jarrett Allen News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 7

Cavs center Jarrett Allen ruled out vs. Celtics with knee injury

Cleveland Cavaliers big man Jarrett Allen missed practice for the second straight day due to a right knee injury, and, unsurprisingly, he has been ruled out for Sunday’s matinee clash with the Boston Celtics as a result.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / March 7

Cavs list Mitchell, Wade as probable; Allen, Strus out vs. Celtics

It’s getting close, but the Cavaliers are not quite at full strength yet. According to the official NBA injury report, Donovan Mitchell (groin) and Dean Wade (ankle) are probable for Sunday’s home matchup with the Boston Celtics.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / March 7

Evan Mobley knows what he has to do to make partnership with James Harden work

INDEPENDENCE — James Harden’s ability to make each of his new teammates better in different ways has stood out in the first nine games with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Jaylon Tyson News / Fear The Sword / March 7

Jaylon Tyson’s hidden talent has helped unlock the Cavs

By the time someone gets to the NBA, most of their raw potential has already been explored. A 23-year-old prospect rarely stumbles into a new, prolific role that they’ve never attempted before.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / March 7

How the Cavaliers Extended Five-Day Break Came at the Perfect Time

The Cavaliers beat the Pistons in a close home victory on Tuesday 113-109. They won this victory despite team leader Donovan Mitchell missing his fourth consecutive game with a groin strain.

James Harden News / Fear The Sword / March 7

Cavs’ fans couldn’t be happier with the James Harden experience so far

The Cleveland Cavaliers drastically shook up their roster at the trade deadline by swapping out former two-time All-Star Darius Garland for James Harden.

Max Strus News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / March 7

What To Expect From Max Strus When He Finally Makes His Cavs Season Debut

The anticipation surrounding Max Strus’ return has steadily intensified since reports surfaced that he had been cleared to resume on-court activities.

Max Strus News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / March 6

Cavaliers Finally Shaking Injury Bug and Getting Closer to Max Strus’ Debut

The Cleveland Cavaliers have had an injury bug. With many players in and out of the rotation, and Max Strus yet to play this season, the Cavs have struggled greatly with injuries.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

James Harden News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 6

James Harden makes glaring admission about NBA Championship hopes

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been hopeful to compete for an NBA Championship the last few years, and the franchise went all in when they traded for star guard James Harden.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / March 6

Donovan Mitchell, Max Strus return to practice as Cavs get healthier

The Cavaliers may finally be trending toward full strength. Well, close to it. Three injured Cavs returned to practice Friday as Donovan Mitchell (groin), Dean Wade (ankle) and Max Strus (foot) all participated in team drills ahead of Sunday’s home matchup with the Boston Celtics.

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James Harden News / Hoops Wire / March 6

Talkin’ Cavs: The James Harden effect and early postseason thoughts

Just 10 home games remain for the Cavaliers. After that, it’s time for the real thing. But it’s been a case of so, so good since the trade for James Harden — as the Cavs are 8-1 in the games in which he’s played.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / March 5

This Aspect of the Cleveland Cavaliers Is Making Them Legitimate Title Contender

The Cleveland Cavaliers are looking for any way to separate themselves from the rest of the teams in the Eastern Conference. They’ve done it through offseason

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / March 4

Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson on Jarrett Allen injury: ‘He wants to play every game’

The Cavaliers have yet to deliver more clarity on the right knee injury that forced center Jarrett Allen to exit Tuesday’s win over the Detroit Pistons.

Jaylon Tyson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 4

Jaylon Tyson slammed with penalty by NBA after win vs. Pistons

The Cleveland Cavaliers earned a hard-fought win against the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night without their star in Donovan Mitchell. The 113-109 victory on Tuesday night came just days after the Cavs dropped a game in overtime against the Pistons on Friday night, 122-119.

Kenny Atkinson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 4

How Kenny Atkinson became third Cavs coach to earn distinct honor

The NBA officially named Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson the Eastern Conference Coach of the Month for February on Tuesday, marking the third time in his career that he’s won the award and the first time he’s earned the honor this season.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / EasySportz / March 4

Cavaliers Send a Message to the East

The Cleveland Cavaliers proved Tuesday night that they are capable of winning even without their biggest weapon. Playing without injured All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland delivered an impressive 113–109 victory over the Detroit Pistons, showing the kind of depth and resilience that contenders often need late in the season.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / March 4

This Statistic Shows Just How Good the Cavaliers Are From Three-Point Range

The Cleveland Cavaliers have one of the best free-flowing offenses in the NBA when everyone's fully healthy. But even when injuries start to pile up, and players need to rest, they've still found ways to grind out wins.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 4

Cade Cunningham gets called out by former teammate after MVP buzz

The Cleveland Cavaliers picked up a 113-109 win over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night, but the final score was not what had people talking afterward.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fadeaway World / March 3

Cavaliers Player Ratings: Harden And Tyson Step Up To Down Pistons In Battle Of Eastern Conference Giants

The Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t shoot better than the Detroit Pistons; in fact, Detroit hit 50.6% from the field, but Cleveland won where it mattered. They launched 46 threes, made 17 of them, protected the ball (just 10 turnovers), and led for 90% of the night in a 113-109 win.