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Sunday night was a dream scenario for the Cleveland Cavaliers (12-6) in their win against the Los Angeles Clippers. They beat the Clippers by enough points to be able to rest some of their stars towards the end of the game to keep them healthy and fresh for tonight's game.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 19

How Lonzo Ball, Craig Porter Jr. are making Cavs’ life ‘easier’

The Cleveland Cavaliers have terrorized opponents when Craig Porter Jr. has been on the floor in the first month of the season, but when he’s tagging with Lonzo Ball, that pressure ratchets up.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 13

Craig Porter Jr. makes history in Cavs' win over Heat

Revenge was served as the Cleveland Cavaliers snapped the Miami Heat’s four-game winning streak. It came 48 hours after the Heat snapped the Cavs’ own four-game run of victories following a tense finish in overtime.

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The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to score at least 40 points in a game before turning 21 years old can you name in six minutes?

The 'NBA's youngest 35-point scorers' quiz

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 13

Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson ‘wasn’t satisfied’ with first-year development of key player

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson admitted his faults with the development of Craig Porter Jr. last season. After Porter’s “heroic” effort

NBA News / Yardbarker

Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

NBA News / Fear The Sword / November 13

21 stats to explain Cavs 130-116 win over Heat

The short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Miami Heat with an impressive 130-116 win. Let’s dive into the numbers behind the victory. The Cavs were missing 135 of the 265 player minutes from Monday’s overtime thriller.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 31

How Craig Porter Jr.’s ‘commitment to being elite’ has made him invaluable to Cavs’ success

Before his third season officially got underway, Craig Porter Jr. told ClutchPoints that there was much more he could bring to the table for the Cleveland

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 28

Craig Porter Jr. plays thankless role for Cavaliers this season

Craig Porter Jr. has earned his keep with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The former Vincennes University and Wichita State basketball standout went undrafted in the 2023 NBA Draft before signing a two-way deal with the Cavaliers just months later.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / October 8

‘Iron sharpens iron’ How two Cavs prospects are challenging each other to improve

It can be hard for younger prospects to find consistent minutes on a team with championship aspirations. The Cleveland Cavaliers don’t have much room for youth development while they hunt for a title this season.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / September 30

NBA Notes: Cavs, Craig Porter Jr, Knicks, Thunder, Kenrich Williams

Cleveland guard Craig Porter Jr. is making his intentions clear heading into Year 3 and he’s not exactly mincing words. In an exclusive interview with Spencer Davies of ClutchPoints, Porter spoke about attacking camp with urgency and earning trust from the top down.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 29

Exclusive: Craig Porter Jr. taking initiative for Cavs in ‘prove yourself’ league

Heading into his third NBA season, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Craig Porter Jr. is taking a proactive approach. His voice is as urgent as it’s ever been, exuding a stern tone when describing how he plans to attack training camp and earn the organization’s trust from top to bottom.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 15

How Craig Porter Jr. will have to hold off recent NBA draftee Tyrese Proctor

The Cleveland Cavaliers decided to take a guard late in the 2025 NBA Draft. By selecting Duke’s Tyrese Proctor in the second round with the 49th overall selection, the team added more depth to the backcourt for the upcoming campaign.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / July 12

Cavaliers Guard's Status Uncertain for Remainder of Summer League

Injuries keep hitting the Cleveland Cavaliers at guard, with the latest victim being third-year point guard Craig Porter Jr., who is dealing with sore left hamstring.

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The 'Active NFL 5-passing-TD games' quiz

The 'Last 10-TD season by NFL team' quiz

The '2025-26 bowl game host cities' quiz

The 'Active NBA PPG leaders' quiz

NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 12

Three Cavs To Closely Watch In Vegas Summer Run

The Cavaliers are back in action Saturday at the Las Vegas Summer League, looking to bounce back from an opening loss as they face the Milwaukee Bucks.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / July 10

Craig Porter Jr. needs to graduate from Summer League

The third-year guard needs to maximize the opportunity this season. Craig Porter Jr. looked like a Swiss-Army Knife in the making when he made his Summer League debut for the Cleveland Cavaliers back in 2023.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / July 10

NBA Draft Expert Names 2nd-Year Player as One to Watch in Cavaliers Summer League

At long last, the Cleveland Cavaliers are about to join the fray for NBA Summer League. They weren't able to participate in the California Classic or in Salt Lake City, but they're gearing up for their first game of NBA 2K26 Summer League on Thursday, June 10.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / July 3

Cleveland Cavaliers 2025 Summer League roster and schedule

Cavs are ready for Vegas! The Cleveland Cavaliers have announced their full roster and schedule for the 2025 Las Vegas Summer League. Notable names include rookies Tyrese Proctor and Saliou Niang, along with returnees such as Jaylon Tyson and Craig Porter.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / February 8

Report: Cavaliers 'Insisted' On Keeping Vital Player In Hawks Trade Talks

More details are emerging about the Cleveland Cavaliers' blockbuster trade with the Atlanta Hawks to acquire De'Andre Hunter now that were two days removed from the deal going down.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / January 15

Cavaliers Guard, Veteran Named Trade Candidates As Deadline Nears

The Cleveland Cavaliers have a tough decision to make in the coming weeks. Should they go all in and trade for a win-now player or keep the roster with the best record in the NBA together for their playoff run?

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 29, 2024

Four under-the-radar NBA players to watch for next season

Here are four players I think could “break out” next season in the sense that they go from a fringe rotation piece to a mainstay for a team.

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The 'First Team All-Defensive Team' quiz

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / February 14, 2024

Craig Porter Jr Deal With Cavs Partially Guaranteed, Includes Team Option

All that rookie point guard Craig Porter Jr. likely cares about is that his two-way contract was converted to a standard deal. The Cavs made it official in an announcement on Wednesday.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 14, 2024

These NBA teams' championship odds shortened after the trade deadline

If you found yourself underwhelmed by this year's NBA trade deadline, you aren't alone. Oddsmakers weren't terribly moved this time around either, but there have been some changes of note.

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The '2021-22 NBA All-Stars' quiz

Pair of Clippers sent home for early All-Star break after months of frustration

Cleveland Cavaliers News / BasketballNews.com / February 14, 2024

Cleveland Cavaliers sign Craig Porter Jr. to four-year contract

The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed rookie Craig Porter Jr. to a four-year contract, as reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Porter, an undrafted guard out of Wichita State, has been instrumental for the Cavs this season by filling in for then-injured point guard Darius Garland.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / February 13, 2024

Cavaliers agree to four-year deal with undrafted rookie

The Cavaliers are converting Craig Porter Jr.’s two-way contract into a standard deal. Porter will receive a four-year contract.

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The 'NBA's Three-Point Contest winners' quiz

Cleveland Cavaliers News / BasketballNews.com / January 25, 2024

Cavs’ Craig Porter Jr. exceeding expectations, earning Rising-Stars buzz

The Cleveland Cavaliers are in the midst of an impressive season, boasting the fourth-best record (26-16) in the Eastern Conference after winning eight of their last nine games.

NBA News / Yardbarker / November 24, 2023