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Cavaliers Should Make This Key Player a Priority for a Contract Extension

The good news in Cleveland is that, unlike with most teams, the entire starting five is locked up. No, really. For at least the next three years, all five players are secured with deals and paydays. Might this be an issue down the line?

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The Cavs Have a New Blueprint - And It Starts On Defense

The Cleveland Cavaliers have always been one of the more dangerous teams on the offensive side of the ball during the Donovan Mitchell era. In fact, they’ve finished top 10 in offensive rating in 3 out of his 4 seasons with the wine and gold, including a number one finish in 2024-25 at 121.7 (top 5 in NBA history).

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 20

Dissecting the Cavaliers' Ultimate “What-If” Team

Nothing is worse in sports than when injuries ruin a player’s career. So many superstars over the year with questions from so many about what if they had managed to stay healthy?

Evan Mobley News / Hoops Wire / September 20

Cavs Notes: Evan Mobley, core four, early schedule

The Cavaliers did not trade Evan Mobley for an older star this summer. Chase Brownawell of Cavs On SI⁠ views that as Cleveland betting on a Year 6 breakthrough.

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The 'Most 200 3-pointer NBA seasons' quiz

In NBA history, 38 players have made 200 or more three-point field goals in more than one season. How many can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 3's-per-game in NBA history' quiz

The 'NBA minutes-per-game leaders' quiz

The 'NBA Playoff-3's leaders' quiz

Ricky Rubio News / Hoops Wire / September 19

Patrick Beverley says guarding Ricky Rubio helped him reach NBA

Patrick Beverley’s path to the NBA included Ukraine, a $1.4 million gamble and one especially important defensive assignment. That would be none other than Ricky Rubio.

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 18

Nuggets may have found a cheap answer to a bigger problem they created

After a bit of a dry spell for the most part this summer, the Denver Nuggets brought in another reinforcement into the fold in the form of Cam Whitmore.

Nuggets take calculated gamble on former first-round pick

The 'Most 11-assist NBA Playoff games' quiz

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 18

One Cavaliers Star Holds the Key to Unlocking Cleveland's Next Level

The Cavaliers are heading into a 2026-27 campaign that could very well represent the last chance for a number on the team to leave their mark. In many ways, it could be the final ride for the current core, at least as presently constructed.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 18

Cavs Biggest Strength Could Become Their Biggest Advantage in 2026-27

After finishing the 2025-26 season with a record of 52-30, the Cleveland Cavaliers are gearing up for another successful year. Cleveland lost to the New York Knicks in the playoffs, and after a few offseason moves, the Cavaliers are trying to win it all.

Peyton Watson News / Hoops Wire / September 18

Peyton Watson could be Cavs’ biggest X-factor

The Cavaliers know what they have in Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen. Peyton Watson is the mystery. Mack Perry of Cavaliers On SI made the case that Watson could become Cleveland’s biggest X-factor this season.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 18

Nuggets take calculated gamble on former first-round pick

Cam Whitmore has never lived up to the hype of being one of the top basketball prospects in the world. Now he's joining a team almost designed to help him thrive.

Draymond Green calls out Danilo Gallinari for ‘disgusting’ Kawhi Leonard comments

Jazz lock up Keyonte George with well-deserved contract extension

LSU men's basketball players remain in eligibility limbo

The 'NBA yearly assist leaders' quiz

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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.

Cam Whitmore News / Hoops Wire / September 18

Nuggets signing Cam Whitmore to two-way contract

The Nuggets had an available two-way spot and an interest in Cam Whitmore. Now they have Cam Whitmore. Denver is signing the former first-round pick to a two-way contract, Shams Charania of ESPN reported.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / September 18

Nuggets To Sign Cam Whitmore To Two-Way Contract

Free agent forward Cam Whitmore has reached a contract agreement with the Nuggets and will sign a two-way deal with the team, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 18

Cavaliers' Path to an Elite Offense Starts With These Key Pieces

Cleveland has an offense that already feels overpowered in a sense, but come the Eastern Conference Finals, they were shut down. Going into the 2026-27 season a few players have some expanded roles and new guys are coming in and helping out on both sides of the ball.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / September 18

Cavs promote Brandon Weems to general manager

The Cavaliers did not go outside the organization to replace Mike Gansey. They moved someone already climbing the ladder into his chair. Cleveland officially promoted Brandon Weems from assistant general manager to general manager, the team announced Friday. Weems will serve as the top lieutenant to president of basketball operations Koby Altman.

LeBron James News / HITC / September 18

LeBron James congratulates childhood friend on being promoted to Cleveland Cavaliers GM

LeBron James has congratulated his childhood friend and high school teammate on being promoted to General Manager of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Brandon Weems rose through the ranks with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 18

The Cavaliers Biggest X-Factor Could Be Standing Right Next To Donovan Mitchell

There is absolutely no doubt about it. The excitement following the Cleveland Cavaliers’ acquisition of Peyton Watson is nearing indescribable levels. This became even more apparent after fans heard Watson speak for the first time in an official capacity at his introductory press conference.

Peyton Watson News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 18

Peyton Watson Could Give the Cavaliers Something They’ve Been Missing for Years

The Cavaliers addition of Peyton Watson made waves across the NBA world late last month. And since the news was announced, the team’s expectations grew just a bit.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Field Level Media / September 18

Cavaliers promote Brandon Weems to general manager

The Cleveland Cavaliers promoted Brandon Weems to general manager in a series of front-office moves on Friday. Weems, 40, has been an assistant GM with the club since 2022.

Koby Altman News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 18

Cavs Promote Assistant GM to Work Directly Under Koby Altman

It’s true what they say, after all. Hard work pays off when the time is put in. And for the new Cleveland Cavaliers GM, this is exactly the case. They have named Brandom Weems as the team’s new General Manager after he’s spent 11 years in the organization.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / September 18

Cavaliers Promoting Brandon Weems To General Manager

Cavaliers executive Brandon Weems is receiving a promotion, according to Shams Charania of ESPN, who reports (via Twitter) that Weems will be elevated from assistant general manager to general manager.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / EssentiallySports / September 18

'Her Whole Mental Is F**ked Up': Lonzo Ball Reveals Who He Won’t Let His Sister Date

The (in)famous Ball brothers don’t need online trolls when they can roast each other just fine. Lonzo Ball, the eldest, has never exactly been shy about sharing the family business, and this time he all but confirmed the middle-child stereotype.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fadeaway World / September 18

Cavaliers’ Peyton Watson Reflects On 4 Years With Nikola Jokic, Compares East vs. West

The Cavaliers conducted an introductory press conference for Peyton Watson, their newest acquisition this summer, after a sign-and-trade deal landed the 24-year-old a four-year, $88 million contract extension in Cleveland.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fadeaway World / September 17

Peyton Watson Opens Up On His Transition To Cavaliers And Being Recruited By James Harden

Former Denver Nuggets swingman Peyton Watson was among the biggest storylines of restricted free agency. As negotiations stalled between the two sides, opposing teams seized the opportunity to try and strike a deal for one of the league’s premium role players.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fadeaway World / September 17

Smart 3-Team Trade Idea Could Unlock Evan Mobley With Perfect Forward For The Cavs

At some point, the Cleveland Cavaliers probably have to stop pretending Evan Mobley is going to become this huge-volume stretch four, and just build around what he already does at an elite level.