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Jarrett Allen hears the trade rumors. The Cavs still have plenty of reasons to keep him

Jarrett Allen seems to spend part of every summer in trade rumors. Then the season arrives, and he goes back to doing things the Cavaliers appreciate. Protecting the rim.

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Cavs make roster move, waive Jaxson Robinson

Jaxson Robinson’s latest stay on the Cavaliers’ roster was a short one. His connection with the organization could continue in the G League. Cleveland waived the 6-foot-7 wing after signing him to a training camp contract earlier in the week, according to Paul Garcia of The Spot Up Shot.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / October 14

Cavs have gone all-in, and now comes the hard part

The Cavaliers have made their intentions fairly obvious. They’re trying to win an NBA championship, and they’re trying to do it now. That approach hasn’t come cheaply.

Peyton Watson News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 14

Evaluating Peyton Watson’s Preseason Performance in 2026 with Cavaliers

When the Cleveland Cavaliers acquired big wing Peyton Watson, they knew that they were getting an athletically gifted young man with a great deal of potential that must be fully tapped into.

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The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 30-point NBA games at 35+' quiz

The '20-point NBA games leaders' quiz

The 'NBA Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 14

Counting Down the Cavs: Breaking Down the Number 8 in Cleveland History

Next week will be the start of the 2026/27 season for the Cavs as today we go over the number 8 and some of the 16 players to put it on, starting back in 1982 and the Ted Stepien Era.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

NBA News / NBA Draft on SI / October 14

NBA Draft: Cavaliers’ Rookie Showing Scoring Prowess Through Preseason

Meleek Thomas was a projected first-round pick for much of the 2026 NBA Draft cycle, but ultimately fell into the second round on draft night. Despite that, through various professional events, such as Summer League and preseason, he’s so far produced like a lottery pick.

Mario Hezonja News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 14

Evaluating Mario Hezonja’s Preseason at Large and Projecting His Spot In Cavs Rotation

The 2026 NBA preseason saw Cavs fans finally get a chance to see Mario Hezonja play basketball. A bit of an enigma off the floor, he showed flashes of the player he’s been for the past several campaigns in the EuroLeague.

WNBA News

Olivia Miles leads six-player WNBA All-Rookie team

WNBA playoffs: Dream, Valkyries advance to Finals

WNBA playoff takeaways: Dream, Valkyries advance to Finals

Fever's Caitlin Clark praises HC Stephanie White after season ends

A'ja Wilson joins illustrious company with fifth WNBA MVP award

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 13

The Cleveland Cavaliers End the Pre-season with Lack of Effort vs the Orlando Magic

The Cavaliers headed down to Orlando, Florida, for their final pre-season game of 2026, a rematch of Sunday night's game at Rocket Arena. After Sunday's win, Kenny Atkinson told the media that he would ramp up his regular-rotation minutes before the regular season starts, including for his starters.

Meleek Thomas News / Hoops Wire / October 14

Meleek Thomas gives Cavs something to like in otherwise rough preseason finale

The Cavaliers probably won’t spend much time admiring their preseason finale. Meleek Thomas gave them a reason to watch a little of it again. Thomas scored 16 points, including 14 in the fourth quarter, as the Cavs closed the exhibition schedule with a 132-116 road loss to the Magic on Tuesday night.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 13

Updated Cleveland Cavaliers Starting Lineup vs. Orlando Magic

What To Expect From the Cavaliers Cleveland looked very impressive in their last game against Orlando on Sunday, which was the first time Kenny Atkinson employed his anticipated starting lineup.

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The '100-yard, 1-rushing TD games' quiz

The 'Most 100-rushing-yard NFL games' quiz

The 'QB season rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'Rushing TDs by active NFL WRs' quiz

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 13

Where the Cavaliers Need to See the Biggest Improvements Heading into Regular Season

With the preseason ending on Wednesday for the Cavaliers it is now time to look forward towards the regular season. And just like every other year, there are a lot of things that the Cavs need to work on.

Meleek Thomas News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 13

An Honest Assessment of Meleek Thomas' Preseason Play

Through Cleveland’s first 2 exhibition games, we have been treated to some fantastic individual performances. We’ve seen Jaylon Tyson standout, beginning to look like the player who was a dark horse candidate for the most improved player award for a great deal of last season.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 13

Counting Down the Cavs: Breaking Down the History of the Number 9 in Cleveland

Down to the single digits until Cavs basketball. The number 9 has been worn 16 different times between 1980 to now. Let's start off with the first player in 1980.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 13

Everything You Need to Know About the Cavs Preseason Finale Against Orlando

It is time for the preseason finale for the Cleveland Cavaliers and for the final game before the regular season there are some stories to look out for.

James Harden News / Lindy's Sports / October 13

James Harden Shows 'No Rust' With 24-Point Preseason Debut for the Cavaliers

James Harden sat out Cleveland’s first preseason game with minor ankle soreness. He made sure nobody remembered that by the time Sunday night was over.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 13

3 Storylines I’m Watching For In Cavs Preseason Finale

The Cavaliers will finish up their three-game preseason slate with another battle against the Orlando Magic tonight. This may be a nice opportunity to empty the bench and get a look at most of the players they will have on the Charge. The starters all got some looks together, showing a bit of the promise they have.

Craig Porter News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 13

Two Factors Pointing Toward Craig Porter Jr. Winning Cavs Backup PG Job

It’s been looking promising for the Cavs “veteran” backup point guard. Craig Porter Jr. is coming into his fourth year with the team, and still showing off how solid he is capable of being at times.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 13

3 Cavaliers Who Could Solidify Their Spot in the Rotation in Final Preseason Game

The Cavaliers will play their final preseason game on Oct. 13 against the Orlando Magic, and while this game may not mean a lot to people, it could mean a lot for a few Cavaliers who are still fighting for a spot in the regular season rotation.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fadeaway World / October 13

Evan Mobley Expected To Emulate Kevin Garnett With Unique Offensive Approach This Season

After making a deep run in the playoffs last season, the Cleveland Cavaliers will be eager to push further and secure a place in the NBA Finals this time around.

Peyton Watson News / Hoops Habit / October 12

Cavaliers' splashy Peyton Watson trade will cost far more than just picks

After yet another flameout in the playoffs, the Cleveland Cavaliers went into the offseason looking for ways to improve their odds. They were part of a multi-team trade that netted them Peyton Watson.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fadeaway World / October 12

Peyton Watson Makes Confident Claim On Reviving Cavaliers’ Elite Defensive Status

The Cleveland Cavaliers are poised to be one of the most intriguing teams in the Eastern Conference this season. Aside from the fact that they have retained the core that made the trip to the ECF this year, the Cavaliers have upgraded their roster with the addition of Peyton Watson.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fadeaway World / October 9

Cleveland Cavaliers: 3 Realistic Outcomes For The 2026-27 Season

After finally making it back to the Eastern Conference Finals last season, getting swept by the Knicks wasn’t exactly how the Cleveland Cavaliers wanted to finish their best playoff run since LeBron left in 2018.