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On YouTubeCleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / December 12
The Cleveland Cavaliers can still turn this around, but they have to start now 
The Cleveland Cavaliers have been hit with a reality check. They’ve stumbled out of the gates and slipped to a 14-11 start to the season. This recently led to a tough-love film session by Kenny Atkinson, followed shortly by a players-only meeting.
NBA News / Field Level Media / December 11
'On edge' Cavaliers out to continue domination of Wizards
Amidst an uncharacteristic slide, the Cleveland Cavaliers will look to emerge from their five-day break energized as they face the hapless Washington Wizards in the nation's capital on Friday.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / December 10
What NBA history tells us about the Cavs’ slow start
The Cleveland Cavaliers haven’t just hit a speedbump; they’ve flown over the guardrails and are spiraling towards rock bottom. A 14-11 record doesn’t look as bad as this start to the season has felt.
The 'Active NBA PPG leaders' quiz
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Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 9
How the Cavs learned hard truths through an ‘uncomfortable’ film session
The Cleveland Cavaliers practiced Tuesday for the first time since Nov. 9, with the primary focus centering on the defensive side of the ball. Aside from the actual participation itself, the Cavs learned some hard truths through an eye-opening film session where head coach Kenny Atkinson put things in perspective.
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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 7
Kenny Atkinson reveals what he learned from Warriors’ Steve Kerr during championship run
The Golden State Warriors marched against the Cleveland Cavaliers to snap a two-game losing skid, and they walked out of Rocket Arena with a 99–94 win that carried a familiar undertone: the resilience of a contender, the composure of a seasoned group, and the lingering weight of Kenny Atkinson’s connection to Steve Kerr.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 4
Kenny Atkinson called out Cavaliers after struggling to hit three-pointers
The Cleveland Cavaliers were hoping to start a new winning streak after snapping their three-game skid against the Indiana Pacers, but that was not the case.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 3
Cavs flat again in loss to Blazers, as early-season funk deepens
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers’ ugly 122-110 home loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday. 1. Something’s off with the Cavaliers. 2. Coach Kenny Atkinson keeps mentioning spirit, and he’s not wrong.
NBA News / Fear The Sword / December 3
Jaylon Tyson earns Cavs respect: ‘He’s a little crazy’
It takes an extra level of confidence to call out your teammates. It’s a whole other thing for a sophomore player to question the effort of his veterans, who won 64 games the year before without him.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 2
Cavaliers unlikely hero emerged in the starting lineup during win against Pacers
Amid all the issues surrounding the Cleveland Cavaliers' recent form, one player has come under the radar and, when given the chance, has performed well.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 2
Kenny Atkinson reveals what he texted Donovan Mitchell ahead of beating Pacers
Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson found himself saying something he had never said to Donovan Mitchell before. In fact, something he has never done as a coach.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 1
What Kenny Atkinson texted Donovan Mitchell before Cavs’ skid-snapping win over Pacers
Amid a three-game losing streak and going into a second night of a back-to-back on the road, the Cleveland Cavaliers had to come out with a victory over the Indiana Pacers.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 1
Despite big-picture focus, the Cavs are flying too close to the sun
No, the sky isn’t falling, as Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson said on Sunday, but it is starting to descend. One-fourth of the way into the 2025-26 NBA season, the wine and gold look like pretenders, not contenders, further fueling their loudest critics’ fire with a 12-9 record.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 25
Kenny Atkinson makes bold claim about Cavaliers rising star Nae’Qwan Tomlin
The Cleveland Cavaliers are trying to keep pace with the Detroit Pistons for first in the Eastern Conference, as they are behind in fourth place with a 12-7 record.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 24
Chris Paul’s retirement honored by Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson, Cleveland crowd: ‘A basketball savant’
Longtime NBA veteran guard Chris Paul’s retirement announcement evoked a wave of respect and admiration around the basketball world over the weekend, and when the Cleveland Cavaliers hosted the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday evening, everybody in Rocket Arena paid their respects to the 21-year floor general.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 24
Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson makes bold claim about Donovan Mitchell
Donovan Mitchell is currently on pace to be in the MVP race come May. The talented, 29-year-old guard is having an incredible start to the 2025 season.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 22
Kenny Atkinson explains Darius Garland's impact in return to Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers cruised to a 120 to 109 victory over the struggling Indiana Pacers Friday night in NBA Cup action. The win brought their record on the season to 11-6 and puts the team at third in the Eastern conference behind the Toronto Raptors and Detroit Pistons.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 19
Kenny Atkinson defends Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley rest decision amid NBA’s fine
Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson minced no words on Wednesday regarding the NBA’s $100,000 fine for resting Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley last week.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 18
Kenny Atkinson isn't sure Cavs have turned corner quite yet
The Cleveland Cavaliers secured a much-needed win on Monday night, taking down the Milwaukee Bucks 118-106. Cleveland received a boost in its victory when Bucks star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo left the game in the second quarter due to a left groin strain and never returned.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / November 17
Cavs top Bucks, but Kenny Atkinson sees ‘clunky’ everywhere
Random dribbles from the Cavaliers’ 118-106 home win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday. 1. Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson will tell you this one won’t be inducted into the Cavs Hall of Fame.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / November 4
Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson on Darius Garland looming return: ‘See how he responds’
Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson was asked about reports that All-Star point guard Darius Garland could return Wednesday, and Atkinson was realistic. “Just kind of see how he responds,” Atkinson told reporters Tuesday, via Cleveland.com’s Chris Fedor.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / October 28
Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson supports idea of trimming NBA schedule
The Cavaliers just completed their first back-to-back, their third game in four nights, and coach Kenny Atkinson believes that stretch says plenty about a bigger issue across the NBA.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Yardbarker / May 12
Cavaliers are proof that doing everything right doesn't guarantee success
Winning a championship in the NBA is about more than building a team or managing minutes throughout the regular season. The Cleveland Cavaliers are learning that lesson the hard way.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 5
Why J.B. Bickerstaff deserved Coach of the Year over Kenny Atkinson
Bickerstaff was up for the NBA's Coach of the Year award, but on Monday night it was announced that the award went to Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Yardbarker / May 5
Why Cavs HC Kenny Atkinson might not want to celebrate COY win
On Monday, Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson won the NBA's Coach of the Year award. However, based on recent history, that's hardly a cause for celebration.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / April 19
Kenny Atkinson wins major award after Cavaliers earn East's top seed
Atkinson was hired by the Cavaliers last June and was tasked with turning the team into a legitimate title contender.
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