Koby Altman: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / October 23

Cavs’ Koby Altman knows second apron clock is ticking

Cavaliers president Koby Altman knows what’s coming. You can only hang around the NBA’s new second apron for so long before it eats your flexibility — and probably your roster.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / October 21

Cavs Notes: Koby Altman, Evan Mobley, De’Andre Hunter, predictions

For Koby Altman, the word “success” doesn’t mean what it used to. The Cavaliers’ president of basketball operations told Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com that while he’s proud of last season’s 64-win ride, the bar has officially been raised.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cavaliers Nation / October 20

Koby Altman makes clear statement on Cavs’ goal: ‘We want to compete for a championship’

After how the 2025 NBA Playoffs ended in such disappointing fashion for the Cleveland Cavaliers, fans are clamoring for them to finally get over that second-round hurdle in the 2026 NBA Playoffs and make a championship run.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / October 2

Cavs Buzz: Lonzo Ball, De’Andre Hunter, Koby Altman, expectations

The Cavaliers didn’t trade for Lonzo Ball just to fill out the roster. They believe his skill set can raise their ceiling in the postseason. And Ball’s just as eager to make it work.

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The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 1

Koby Altman reveals what successful season looks like for 2025-26 Cavaliers

What does success mean for the 2025-26 Cleveland Cavaliers this season? Well, obviously it starts with playoff success, according to President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / September 24

17 Takeaways from Kenny Atkinson and Koby Altman’s preseason press conference: The Cavs are good enough

The Cleveland Cavaliers hosted their preseason media availability on Tuesday for president of basketball operations Koby Altman and head coach Kenny Atkinson.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / September 23

Cavs’ Altman, Atkinson talk confidently as camp looms: ‘Don’t take this group for granted’

It’s almost that time again. Yes, the Cavaliers are almost back. And they will enter training camp with expectations sky high. That’s not just outside noise, either.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / September 23

Cavs president gives update on Garland's injury recovery

Cavaliers president gives update on Darius Garland's injury recovery

Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland, who underwent surgery in June to address the toe injury that limited him in the postseason, has resumed some on-court basketball activities and will take part in training camp in a limited capacity.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / August 1

Cavs’ Koby Altman: We’re Excited to Live in Space of Finals Expectations

Cavaliers president of basketball operations Koby Altman said the goal for the Cavaliers this season is clear. Basically, it’s NBA Finals or bust. On the bright side, Altman seems to believe the Cavs can do exactly that after finishing last season 64-18 and with the top seed in the Eastern Conference.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cavaliers Nation / July 21

Report: Koby Altman, Kenny Atkinson had ‘heart-to-heart conversation’ with Jaylon Tyson

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jaylon Tyson said recently that he’s looking to be the team’s missing piece in the coming 2025-26 season after he was largely confined to the bench in his maiden NBA season.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / July 18

NBA Insider Makes Bold Claim on Cavaliers' Future

With the Cleveland Cavaliers' latest extension of president Koby Altman to cap off the latest major move of this offseason, the messaging has been simple from the franchise across the past few months: they're confident in this core and ready to make another championship push with their 64-win core from last season.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / July 18

Insider Breaks Down Cleveland Cavaliers' Latest Front Office Move

The Cleveland Cavaliers haven't had the splashiest offseason over the past few months by any means, but it's been one that's been both productive and positive on a road to furnishing a competitive group heading into next year, and even further, making moves both in the roster and in the front office.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / July 16

The Cavs traded player exception explained

Cap experts differ on how large the trade exception is. Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Koby Altman has continually shown that his greatest strength is upgrading the roster through trades.

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NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / July 15

LeBron James posts notable message on X about Cavaliers

LeBron James continues to master the art of plausible deniability. The Los Angeles Lakers star James caused another stir on Monday with a post about his former team, the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / July 14

Dan Gilbert Issues Statement On Cavaliers Extending Koby Altman

The Cleveland Cavaliers gave president of basketball operations Koby Altman, general manager Mike Gansey, assistant general manager Brandon Weems, vice

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Field Level Media / July 14

Report: Cavs sign president Koby Altman to extension

The Cleveland Cavaliers signed president of basketball operations Koby Altman to a contract extension through the 2029-30 season, ESPN reported Monday.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / July 14

Cavaliers Sign Koby Altman To Extension

According to NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN, the Cleveland Cavaliers are signing Koby Altman to an extension. Mike Gansey and Brandon Weems got extensions,

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / July 14

Cavaliers make major move regarding president Koby Altman

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / July 12

Cavaliers' Koby Altman Reveals Team's Expectation Heading Into Next Season

Last season's second-round exit against the Indiana Pacers was a bitter pill to swallow for the Cleveland Cavaliers. On paper, the Cavaliers were more talented heading into the series but still at times lacked the mental toughness to go from a regular season contender to a legitimate title threat.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / May 20

Koby Altman Discusses Cleveland Cavaliers' Upcoming Free Agents

The Cleveland Cavaliers don't have a ton of flexibility to work with in the free agent market this offseason. With Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley's extensions kicking in and Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen's already sizeable contracts, the Cavaliers will likely be a second-apron team.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / May 19

Koby Altman Presents Curiously Rosy Outlook Of Cavaliers' Future

Nobody expected the Cleveland Cavaliers' 2024-25 season to be over at this juncture of the playoffs. After a 64-win campaign, Cleveland had legitimate championship aspirations, but fell woefully short of those for a third consecutive season.

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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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Yardbarker / February 9, 2023

Cavaliers' Koby Altman explains lack of activity ahead of trade deadline

The Cleveland Cavaliers were oddly quiet on NBA trade deadline day, despite being very much in the thick of things near the top of the Eastern Conference standings.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / January 17, 2022