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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / October 28
Player Grades: Cavs vs Wizards – Peyton Watson finds his groove 
The Cleveland Cavaliers completed another comeback to notch their third straight win. Grades are based on our usual expectations for each player. Evan Mobley 24 points, 12 rebounds, 2 assists Mobley kicked open the game by nailing his first three three-point attempts.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 28
Wizards rookie AJ Dybantsa shows a lot of promise in NBA debut
There are some real expectations for the Washington Wizards this season, and some serious excitement that has not existed for the better part of the past decade.
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?
James Harden News / Fear The Sword / October 28
James Harden’s former coach isn’t surprised that he’s still performing at this level
CLEVELAND — The difference between good players and all-time great players often comes down to things that we on the outside don’t see. Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden is an all-time great player.
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.
Kenny Atkinson News / Fear The Sword / October 28
NBA coach on injury wave: ‘We as coaches are asking a lot about it’
The injury bug is here, and it’s hungrier than ever. Roughly 15% of the league was on tonight’s injury report, with everyone from stars to role players going down.
Jaylon Tyson News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 28
The Cavs’ Quiet Connector: How Jaylon Tyson Is Linking the Offense Early in 2026-27
Heading into the 2026-27 season, the Cleveland Cavaliers had a few things to iron out. Who would run backup point? Who would be the first “big” off the bench?
Meleek Thomas News / Hoops Wire / October 28
Cavs rookie Meleek Thomas has their attention. Now comes the next opportunity
Meleek Thomas wanted people to leave the arena knowing his name. After Monday night, that probably won’t be an issue around here. The Cavaliers rookie scored 16 points in 19 minutes against the Timberwolves, supplying a needed spark in an overtime win.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 28
3 Worst Starts To a Season in Cavaliers History
Things could be a lot worse for the Cavaliers right now. They are 2-1, having just defeated a very stout Timberwolves team. If it makes you feel better, the Nets also nearly just defeated the Celtics despite being very short-handed.
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.
Meleek Thomas News / Fear The Sword / October 28
Meleek Thomas isn’t afraid of the moment: ‘I got everything that I need’
CLEVELAND — It takes a certain level of confidence to proudly proclaim to a room full of Cleveland media members that you’ll unashamedly be rooting for the Pittsburgh Steelers this weekend.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 27
Three Reserves Crucial To Cleveland's Success
The Cleveland Cavaliers picked up their second win of the season on Monday, and while the starters played well, their reserves helped put them over the top.
Peyton Watson News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 27
Peyton Watson Did It All — and Showed Why the Cavs Needed Him
Entering Monday night’s clash between a pair of perceived contenders in that of the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Minnesota Timberwolves, the No. 1-rated team (prior to the game) in hoops, there was a nervous kind of energy emanating from the Cleveland faithful.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / October 27
Former Cavs forward Barry Clemens dies
Barry Clemens was part of the Cavaliers before most of the moments that define the franchise today. His basketball story, though, reached well beyond his two seasons in Cleveland.
NBA News / Field Level Media / October 27
Cavaliers add another weapon in advance of visit from Wizards
After sitting out the first two games of the season, Cleveland Cavaliers rookie Meleek Thomas is making an impact now and will be out to continue the momentum on Wednesday at home against the Washington Wizards.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 27
Cavaliers' Comeback Win Exposes Both Their Biggest Strength and Weakness
The Cleveland Cavaliers showed what they were really made of by grinding out a win against the Minnesota Timberwolves last night. Holding on for a win during a game where they trailed for much of it was extremely important.
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.
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.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / October 26
Cavs’ Mario Hezonja returns to NBA with something to prove, different outlook
Mario Hezonja has unfinished business in the NBA. There was a time, though, when he wasn’t sure he wanted anything to do with basketball. Now he’s with the Cavs, getting another shot.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Field Level Media / October 26
Cavaliers look to sort out finishing issues against trending Wolves
Building large leads hasn't been a problem for the Cleveland Cavaliers in their first two games. Keeping them, however, is another story. Cleveland hosts the unbeaten Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday, giving it an opportunity to make a better impression on their understandably unnerved fans.
WNBA News / Yardbarker / October 25
Arena location for Game 6 of WNBA Finals remains a problem
With the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries tied at two games apiece, we know there is going to be a Game 6 in the series, and we know it is going to be played in Atlanta.
Kenny Atkinson News / Lindy's Sports / October 23
Cavaliers' Kenny Atkinson is already on the NBA coaching hot seat
The Cleveland Cavaliers looked to be on their way to a season-opening win over the Philadelphia 76ers, but in the end, they suffered an embarrassing blown lead and lost the game, putting Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson on the hot seat just one game into the season.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 23
76ers are a super team — in the second half
The Philadelphia 76ers have defeated both of last season's Eastern Conference finalists in their first two games. The next step is not falling far behind those teams so they have to make huge comebacks.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 23
Cavaliers suffer historic choke job in LeBron James' 76ers home debut
LeBron James' first home game as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers did not get off to a great start. But sometimes in sports, it's not about the start, but how you finish the game.
Tyrese Maxey News / Yardbarker / October 22
Cavaliers can't escape their biggest weakness as 76ers rally from huge deficit
Thursday, the Cleveland Cavaliers opened their season on the road against the Philadelphia 76ers, and it was a massive blown lead that set the tone for this season.
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
Jaylon Tyson News / Hoops Rumors / October 20
Cavs Pick Up Jaylon Tyson’s Fourth-Year Option
The Cavaliers have officially exercised their fourth-year rookie scale team option on Jaylon Tyson’s contract, the team announced today in a press release.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Yardbarker / October 19
Three Cleveland Cavaliers players who should be traded before Jarrett Allen
It's another new season in the NBA, which means there is a boundless number of fans already making trade scenarios that see the Cleveland Cavaliers trade away Allen.
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