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NBA News / Fear The Sword / April 9
Cavs to be without several key players in rematch with Hawks 
The Cleveland Cavaliers are balancing getting reps together before the playoffs and trying to go into the postseason completely healthy. On Wednesday, that meant playing all available players in a game that doesn’t have too much significance for the Cavs in the standings.
Donovan Mitchell News / Athlon Sports / April 9
Cavaliers Announce Donovan Mitchell Injury Update for Hawks Game
Donovan Mitchell went off for the Cleveland Cavaliers in their 122-116 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday. The seven-time All-Star led the Cavs with 31 points on 12-of-19 shooting, seven rebounds, four assists, a block and one three-pointer in 35 minutes of action.
Kenny Atkinson News / Hoops Wire / April 9
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.
The 'Three blocks-per-game NBA seasons' quiz
How many of the 30 NBA players to average at least three blocks-per-game for an entire season can you name in five minutes?
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Yardbarker / April 9
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?
Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain
Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.
Kenny Atkinson News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 9
Kenny Atkinson Is Pondering His Options Ahead of Cavaliers’ Final Two Games
The Cleveland Cavaliers have two games remaining, and with a playoff spot secured, along with the cushion of home court advantage in the first round, you would think that coach Kenny Atkinson’s job would be a little smoother as the regular season winds down.
Donovan Mitchell News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 9
Donovan Mitchell Reached Big Milestone in Cavs Win Over Hawks
There were questions about whether Donovan Mitchell would suit up against the Atlanta Hawks. Having injured his ankle in the win over the Indiana Pacers, Mitchell sat out the Cavs’ game against the Memphis Grizzlies, leading to thoughts about the All-Star guard continuing his rest period ahead of the playoffs.
NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 9
Cavaliers Defeat Atlanta Hawks in Potential First-Round Playoff Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Atlanta Hawks 122-116 last night at the Rocket Arena in Cleveland to pick up their fourth straight win. With the win the Cavaliers improved to 51-29 and 26-14 at home.
NBA News / Fear The Sword / April 9
14 Takeaways from Cavs 122-116 win over Hawks: ‘We’ve never wavered’
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t really have anything to really play for. Home court in the first round is secured, and they’re better off not moving up from the fourth seed to the third.
Kendrick Perkins News / Total Pro Sports / April 9
Kendrick Perkins Takes Brutal Shot at Cleveland Cavaliers With 'Soft' Claim
Kendrick Perkins loves creating weird basketball narratives to attract audiences. And his latest one about the Cleveland Cavaliers? Well, safe to say, Cleveland fans wouldn’t like to hear it.
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.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fadeaway World / April 8
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.
Evan Mobley News / Fear The Sword / April 8
Player Grades: Cavs vs Hawks – Evan Mobley crushes Atlanta
The Cleveland Cavaliers won a statement game against the Atlanta Hawks. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player. 31 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 block This was a team effort, but Mitchell truly stole the show.
Donovan Mitchell News / Field Level Media / April 8
Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers keep Hawks from clinching playoff bid
Donovan Mitchell scored 31 points and Evan Mobley had 22 points and a career-high-tying 19 rebounds, powering the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 122-116 win over the visiting Atlanta Hawks in a potential Eastern Conference playoff preview Wednesday night.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Larry Brown Sports / April 8
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’
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.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Athlon Sports / April 8
Final Injury Report for Hawks-Cavaliers: Will Donovan Mitchell, James Harden Play?
The Cleveland Cavaliers are at home on Wednesday night as they host the Atlanta Hawks in an Eastern Conference showdown. Cleveland enters Wednesday’s game with a 50-29 record after defeating the Memphis Grizzlies on the road on Monday night.
NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / April 8
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Atlanta Hawks Game Wednesday: Preview, Breakdown
The Cleveland Cavaliers have reached 50 wins this season on Monday night when the team was in Memphis to take on the Grizzlies. Cleveland was short a few players, but the ones that were there came to play.
NBA News / Field Level Media / April 7
Cavaliers host Hawks in potential playoff preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers have clinched home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs, where their likely opponent will be the Atlanta Hawks. First, though, the teams have a home-and-home set to play, beginning Wednesday in Cleveland.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 9
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.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Total Apex Sports / April 7
Cavaliers rally past Grizzlies in wild 142-126 win behind Mobley, Schroder and a relentless second-quarter burst
The Cavaliers walked into FedExForum on Monday night looking like a team finishing a job. They walked out with their 50th win of the season, a 142-126 victory over the Grizzlies, and the kind of performance that said plenty about their depth, poise, and ceiling.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 7
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.
NBA News / Field Level Media / April 6
Cavaliers aim to clinch home playoff series in clash vs. Grizzlies
The Cleveland Cavaliers are guaranteed a spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs, but there's more to play for as the regular-season finale approaches.
Donovan Mitchell News / Larry Brown Sports / April 6
Donovan Mitchell drops two defenders at the same time
Donovan Mitchell’s crossover claimed two victims at the same time.
LeBron James News / Larry Brown Sports / April 4
LeBron James disses two more American cities after profane rant about Memphis
LeBron James is fully embracing his “get off my lawn” era.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / March 29
Cavaliers’ Tyson, Wade Out At Least Three More Games
Forwards Jaylon Tyson (left great toe sprain) and Dean Wade (right ankle sprain) won’t travel with the Cavaliers on their three-game road trip, the team announced (via Twitter).
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