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Cavs Coach Kenny Atkinson Drops Legendary Comparison for Donovan Mitchell

Donovan Mitchell, a six-time All-Star and two-time All-NBA selection, was just given high praise from head coach Kenny Atkinson. Following the Cleveland Cavaliers' victory over the Orlando Magic on Monday, Jan.

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Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson is ‘taking suggestions’ on fixing three-point defense

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers haven’t found their usual consistency on the defensive end this season. When asked about why that’s been the case before Friday’s game against the Sacramento Kings, head coach Kenny Atkinson pointed to one thing: Three-point defense.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / January 23

Kenny Atkinson Gives High Praise To Bench Spark Nae’Qwan Tomlin

There aren't any other players on the Cleveland Cavaliers who light up the court when they stop on it as Nae'Qwan Tomlin does. The 25-year-old forward has found his footing with the Cavaliers in the 2025-26 NBA season, his second stint of professional ball.

NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / January 20

Why Kenny Atkinson Dubbed Chet Holmgren as Best Rim Protector in the NBA

From the moment Chet Holmgren stepped foot in Oklahoma City, he immediately changed the trajectory of the team. It was well-known that he’d be a project in some areas — he needed fine tuning and the ability to explore his skill set, and he’s still improving with each game.

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The 'Active NBA 20-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to score 20 points in at least 200 games in their career can you name in seven minutes?

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NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / January 20

'Total Domination' – Cleveland Cavaliers Coach Drops Blunt Evaluation of Their Blowout Loss Vs. Oklahoma City Thunder

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson felt that his team deserved to lose against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night, as they were badly outplayed in front of their home crowd.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / January 14

Kenny Atkinson provides vague injury update for Darius Garland and Sam Merrill

The Cleveland Cavaliers played one of their most complete games of the season in their win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday evening. Unfortunately for Cleveland, two key players, Darius Garland and Sam Merrill, left the game with injuries.

NBA News / Fear The Sword / January 14

Cavs comments after recent loss point to a wider, recurring issue

Professional sports is much more complicated than the rules of the game. There are financial and economic aspects, interpersonal and communication intricacies, and of course, physical health.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / January 13

Kenny Atkinson gives alarming reason why Cleveland Cavaliers lost to the Utah Jazz

It all started with emotion, joy and appreciation, and it ended with utter frustration. Those were the Cleveland Cavaliers fans on Monday night who gave

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 13

Cavs sticking by De’Andre Hunter’s side despite struggles: ‘He’ll snap out of it’

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson referenced “the psychology of sports” as a reason for his team’s 123-112 loss to the Utah Jazz at home on Monday night.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / January 12

Player Grades: Cavs vs Jazz – Nae’Qwan Tomlin is everywhere in upsetting loss

The Cleveland Cavaliers shouldn’t be happy about this one. Nae’Qwan Tomlin might be the only player who deserves to feel good. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / January 12

Cavs reach midway point with some issues and plenty to prove

Random dribbles following the Cavaliers’ 123-112 ugly home loss to the Utah Jazz on Monday. 1. Coach Kenny Atkinson says this loss isn’t necessarily a big deal, that games like this happen. 2.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / January 12

Cleveland Cavaliers head into Utah Jazz game with recent history on their side

The Cleveland Cavaliers head into their matchup with the Utah Jazz on Monday night carrying momentum, confidence, and a favorable recent record against their opponent.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / January 11

Why Kenny Atkinson believes the Cavaliers are now moving in the right direction

The Cleveland Cavaliers clicked on Saturday, delivering a ruthless second-half performance to overwhelm the Minnesota Timberwolves in a thrilling 146–134 victory.

NBA News / Fear The Sword / January 9

3 Things to watch for in Cavs vs Timberwolves

Let’s try this again. The Cleveland Cavaliers get another chance at the Minnesota Timberwolves, this time on their home floor. We’re posting this a day early as tomorrow’s game is at 1 PM.

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / January 6

NBA Notes: Cavs, Kenny Atkinson, Rockets, Alperen Sengun, Pacers

The Cavaliers are taking a hard look at their rotation after the bench struggled badly in Sunday’s four-point loss to Detroit, writes Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 5

Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson, Donovan Mitchell find common denominator to blame for turnovers

Splitting their last two games over the weekend, the Cleveland Cavaliers’ offense once again had clunky moments that it had recently gotten away from. They committed 17 turnovers in each contest, resulting in 35 points off those miscues.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / January 5

Kenny Atkinson confesses alarming reason for why Cavs lost to Pistons

Another game Cleveland is without all four of their best players is another loss for the Cavaliers. This time it was center Jarrett Allen who missed Cleveland's most recent game against the Detroit Pistons Sunday afternoon due to illness.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / January 3

Kenny Atkinson reveals what the Cavaliers to work on after beating Nuggets

The Cleveland Cavaliers extended their win streak to three games with a 113–108 victory over a shorthanded Denver Nuggets on Friday night, but the mood afterwards was far from triumphant.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / January 3

'Our Offense Was Just Really Bad' – Cleveland Cavaliers Coach Dishes on Their 'Clunky' Win Vs. Shorthanded Denver Nuggets

Kenny Atkinson was far from satisfied with the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 113-108 home win against the undermanned Denver Nuggets on Friday night, as they needed a late run to secure the victory.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / January 1

Cavaliers assistant coach bringing international flair to Cleveland

Cleveland Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson often gets a bulky 10-page dossier of breakdowns from his international consultant just before gameday, and he chuckles.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fadeaway World / December 28

Kenny Atkinson Calls Out Cavaliers Players Following Blowout Loss To Rockets

The Cleveland Cavaliers dropped to 17-16 in this 2025-26 NBA season following a 117-100 loss to the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on Saturday. The Rockets were without Alperen Sengun here, but still led by as many as 31 points, and Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson called out his players in his postgame press conference.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / December 23

Latest on Kenny Atkinson, Cavs rumors

The Cavaliers aren’t happy with where they are. But they’re also not panicking. Despite an uneven start that has already produced nearly as many losses as last season, coach Kenny Atkinson is not on the hot seat, according to Joe Vardon of The Athletic.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / December 22

NBA source: Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson ‘hasn’t shown he can take a contender over the top’

Kenny Atkinson is the reigning NBA Coach of the Year and there’s no doubt it was well-deserved. But this is a What Have You Done For Me Lately job and when it comes to that … well, let’s just say things haven’t been smooth for Atkinson and the Cavaliers.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / December 22

Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson safe despite speculation

There are at least some quiet rumbles making the rounds about coach Kenny Atkinson and his job security with the Cavaliers. Nothing loud. Nothing imminent.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Yardbarker / May 12

Cavs are proof that doing everything right doesn't guarantee success

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.

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