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Donovan Mitchell News / Hoops Wire / November 3
Cavs need Donovan Mitchell to read the game, not carry every possession
The Cavaliers want Donovan Mitchell to get everyone involved. They also want him to take over when things get tight. Both are reasonable requests, though figuring out when to switch from one to the other isn’t always as easy as it sounds.
NBA News / Fear The Sword / November 2
Player Grades: Cavs vs Thunder – Donovan Mitchell dishes 11 assists in loss 
The Cleveland Cavaliers missed an opportunity against an injury-riddled Oklahoma City Thunder in their 117-112 loss. Grades are based on our usual expectations for each player.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 31
Cavs’ fatal flaw that will doom 2027 NBA championship chances
There is always great urgency for the Cleveland Cavaliers to finally get their breakthrough and win the NBA championship after years of being in the running.
The 'NBA scoring champs since 1976' quiz
How many of the NBA scoring champions since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 30
Awkward Exchange Between Cavs Teammates Sums Up Hawks Loss
It’s odd to be writing five games into a season, but it appears there may be a little underlying tension between two Cavaliers teammates. There have been instances between them in two of their games already, and it might be a developing trend.
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fadeaway World / October 30
Donovan Mitchell Steals The Ball In Front Of Mario Hezonja; Faces Backlash For Selfish Play
Donovan Mitchell has come under fire for his play in the Cleveland Cavaliers‘ 114-111 loss to the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on Thursday. Mitchell not only struggled on the court in general, but he is also facing backlash for what fans have called a selfish play.
NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 29
Everything to Know About the Cavaliers Trip to Atlanta Thursday Night
A winning streak has formed for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Now tonight in the first back-to-back of the season, the team will look to extend it to 4 in a row.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / October 27
The NBA’s regular season still means ‘everything’ to the Cavs
Perhaps no team in the NBA has dealt more with the label of ‘regular season merchants’ than the Cleveland Cavaliers. For those who maybe aren’t as online as others, being a regular season merchant means overachieving in the regular season — only to be a non-factor in the playoffs.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 27
Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell believes Meleek Thomas is ‘gonna be special’
Meleek Thomas had to wait to make his debut with the Cleveland Cavaliers. When he was finally given the chance to play on Monday, he made the most of it.
NBA News / Field Level Media / October 26
Cavaliers erase 15-point deficit, hand Timberwolves first loss in OT
Donovan Mitchell hit a go-ahead midrange jumper with 1:02 remaining in overtime as the host Cleveland Cavaliers rallied from a 15-point deficit to defeat the previously unbeaten Minnesota Timberwolves 127-125 on Monday night.
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.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 27
Peyton Watson saves Cavaliers with clutch block against Timberwolves
A big reason the Cleveland Cavaliers gave up two players and two picks to get Peyton Watson this summer was the extra length and defense he could provide at small forward. Monday, that length saved the game for Cleveland in regulation.
NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 26
Marquee Matchup To Watch In Cavs vs. Timberwolves
As the Cleveland Cavaliers prepare to do battle with the Minnesota Timberwolves, a look at two of the best shooting guards in the league will be had. Of course, the supporting casts appear to be just a little bit different, but each leads their respective team.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / October 25
Cavs keep playing with fire, and even Donovan Mitchell knows it
The Cavaliers escaped with a win Saturday night. They also escaped with a few more lessons about finishing games, something coach Kenny Atkinson would probably prefer they learn without all the drama.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 24
Mario Hezonja Waived Off Donovan Mitchell—Then Explained Why
With each passing day, the Cleveland Cavaliers’ decision to take a chance on Mario Hezonja continues to look increasingly promising. Not only was his official Cavalier debut inspiring and chalk full of reasons for optimism but his demeanor and vocality off the court has many fans embracing the potential he brings to the proverbial table.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / October 24
Talkin’ Cavs: Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, Kenny Atkinson
I joined the BIGPLAY Cleveland show and I can tell you I didn’t overreact to the Cavaliers’ season-opening meltdown vs. the 76ers. But I sure didn’t take it easy on them, either.
NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 23
Stopping Donovan Mitchell Will be Key if Nets Hope to Defeat Cavaliers
The Brooklyn Nets will look to bounce back after falling to the Charlotte Hornets on opening night. They'll be taking on the Cleveland Cavaliers on the road, hoping to put up a good fight against a team that just got to the Eastern Conference Finals a season ago.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / October 23
Iman Shumpert: Cavs’ James Harden must let Donovan Mitchell handle the pressure
Iman Shumpert has a suggestion for the Cavaliers when opposing defenses turn up the heat. Put the ball in Donovan Mitchell’s hands and let him go. Shumpert, a member of the Cavs’ 2016 championship team, offered that assessment on ESPN’s NBA Today following Cleveland’s season-opening collapse against the Sixers.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / October 23
Donovan Mitchell: Cavs need to ‘look inward’ after blowing 29-point lead
The Cavaliers had a 29-point lead, a chance to spoil LeBron James’ Philadelphia home debut and what appeared to be a rather comfortable opening-night victory.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / October 22
Donovan Mitchell wants to be in Cleveland ‘forever’
The Cleveland Cavaliers took a risk when they traded for Donovan Mitchell in 2022. They made a gamble that the assets they unloaded, which included multiple first-round picks that spanned seven years, would ultimately never be missed.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / October 21
Donovan Mitchell wants to stay with Cavs ‘forever,’ see No. 45 in rafters
Donovan Mitchell isn’t picturing his next NBA stop. He’s picturing his jersey hanging above the Cavaliers’ court. “I don’t ever want to wear another uniform.
Donovan Mitchell News / Hoops Rumors / October 21
Cavs’ Mitchell: ‘I Don’t Ever Want To Wear Another Uniform’
When Donovan Mitchell was traded to Cleveland in 2022, there was widespread skepticism that he’d be eager to commit to the Cavaliers long-term. But Mitchell
Cleveland Cavaliers 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.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 10
Could Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell suffer same fate as Jaylen Brown?
The modern NBA equivalency is this: a supermax-contracted star traded for purely financial reasons. We’ve seen a series of players move on for ostensibly non-basketball reasons over the past few years, the latest being Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown’s shocking trade to the Philadelphia 76ers.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 7
Cavaliers make Donovan Mitchell franchise's future with or without LeBron James
Mitchell is coming off one of the best seasons of his career, and one that saw the Cavaliers reach the franchise's first Eastern Conference Finals since James' exit following the 2018 NBA Finals.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 7
How Donovan Mitchell contract decision reportedly impacts Cavaliers' LeBron James plans
James is without question the single biggest figure in Cavaliers franchise history, as the Akron native famously guided the club to an NBA title in the spring of 2016.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 26
Donovan Mitchell responds to LeBron chatter after Knicks sweep Cavs
James turned 41 years old this past December and is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason.
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