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The Los Angeles Lakers made LeBron James the third option last season, and his new team isn’t making that same mistake.
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The Los Angeles Lakers made LeBron James the third option last season, and his new team isn’t making that same mistake.
The Cavaliers received a major update on their pursuit of a six-time All-Star after Shams Charania revealed a new team has entered the race. The post Cavaliers Get Major Update on 6-Time All-Star Target After LeBron Miss appeared first on HEAVY .
The Cleveland Cavaliers thought they had a new player in tow. They’ll have to sort out some things first.Recently, the Cavs and Real Madrid star Mario Hezonja agreed to a one-year, $2.8 million contract in what was Cleveland’s first move all summer. Hezonja, 31, spent the last four years playing overseas after being selected No. 5 […] The post Report: Cavaliers’ Mario Hezonja Signing in Jeopardy After Major Contract Issue appeared first on HEAVY .
James Harden’s next contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers is expected to be limited to no more than two guaranteed seasons as the franchise continues balancing its championship ambitions with long-term financial flexibility. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, league sources expect Harden’s new agreement to “max out at no more than two guaranteed years.” Stein […] The post James Harden’s next Cavaliers deal expected to stay short-term appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Cleveland Cavaliers are still finalizing a deal with Real Madrid star Mario Hezonja due to a reported dispute regarding his EuroLeague contract.
Mario Hezonjos ir Klivlando „ Cavaliers “ liepos 26 d. pasiektas susitarimas dėl kontrakto kol kas nėra oficialiai patvirtintas. Marcas Steinas skelbia, kad Madrido „Real“ priešinasi krepšininko išvykimui į NBA. Teigiama, jog Hezonja su NBA komanda susitarė po liepos 20 d., kai baigėsi jo išpirkimo sąlygos galiojimas. Nepaisant šios kliūties, Klivlando ekipa atlieka reikiamus žingsnius, kad įsigytų kroatų puolėją – tai Steinui teigė su procesu susipažinęs ša...
The Atlanta Hawks explored a trade for Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen earlier this offseason, but Cleveland remains committed to keeping its veteran big man. While Atlanta has been active during free agency, the team is still seeking additional frontcourt help. Onyeka Okongwu is expected to open the season as the starting center, with Jock […] The post Cavaliers refuse to trade Jarrett Allen appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
After LeBron James decided to choose the Philadelphia 76ers over everybody, the Cleveland Cavaliers‘ NBA offseason went from incomplete to needs work. In a perfect world for Cleveland, the Detroit Pistons would’ve watched their rival get their King back and re-sign James Harden. Instead, James went to another Eastern Conference contender, while Harden is still […] The post Detroit Pistons Proposed Risky Trade Idea For 17-Year NBA Vet appeared first on HEAVY .
Even after reaching a one-year deal with forward Mario Hezonja, the Cavaliers maintain interest in unrestricted free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga, confirms Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link), echoing reporting from Shams Charania. However, Cleveland has had trouble putting together a sign-and-trade offer that would appeal to the Hawks. Max Strus and Dennis […]
LeBron James spurned the Cleveland Cavaliers to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, failing to learn the lesson from his own career of how to win championships.
The 2026 offseason has not gone as planned for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Blame LeBron James for that. Of course, James, the league’s oldest player, was well within his rights to choose the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency, but Cleveland was at least a little stung that the hometown hero passed on a second reunion. The […] The post Cavaliers Proposed to Trade Donovan Mitchell in New 7-Player Deal for 4 Stars appeared first on HEAVY .
Cleveland went from seventh in bench scoring in 2025 to 21st in 2026. However, that may change this year, thanks to recent developments.
The Cleveland Cavaliers appear to be closing in on a new contract with James Harden after the veteran guard declined his player option earlier this offseason. While Harden remains unsigned, multiple NBA insiders expect the former MVP to remain in Cleveland following LeBron James’ decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers.Harden’s next contract carries added importance […] The post Cavaliers Get Major James Harden Contract Update After LeBron James Snub appeared first on HEAVY .
James Harden still hasn’t officially re-signed with the Cavaliers. That doesn’t mean anyone should expect a surprise. ESPN’s Shams Charania said Monday on NBA Today that he fully expects Harden to return to Cleveland in the near future. Harden declined his $42.3 million player option on June 29, with the understanding that he and the […] The post Latest on James Harden appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Cavaliers apparently aren’t finished looking for help on the wing. Per ESPN’s Shams Charania and Hoops Wire sources, Cleveland is among the teams showing interest in free agent DeMar DeRozan. The Heat and Nuggets are also in the mix. “I’m told Miami, Denver and Cleveland are among the teams interested in DeMar DeRozan,” Charania […] The post Cavs among teams that remain interested in DeMar DeRozan appeared first on Hoops Wire .
LeBron James is extending his playing career with the Philadelphia 76ers after a surprising free agency decision left former teams in Cleveland and Miami missing out on another tenure with the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. While James finishing his career with the hometown team that drafted him would have been the perfect storybook ending, the…
The Miami Heat, Denver Nuggets and Cleveland Cavaliers are interested in DeMar DeRozan, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. DeRozan is a free agent after being waived by the Sacramento Kings. DeRozan spent the past two seasons with the Kings. He averaged 22.2 points per game during the 2024-25 season and put up 18.4 points […]
While the top headlines from the 2026 offseason revolve around which superstars moved to new teams, one underrated and costly retention will prove to be equally consequential: Donovan Mitchell‘s new deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Mitchell signed a four-year, $273 million extension with the Cavaliers. As part of the extension, Mitchell gets a player option […] The post Donovan Mitchell’s Extension Could Haunt the Cavaliers for Years appeared first on The Lead .
NBA insider Shams Charania named the Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers as two teams seriously pursuing forward Jonathan Kuminga. The post Lakers in Contention With One Other Team For Jonathan Kuminga appeared first on LA Sports Report.
With LeBron James having made his long-awaited free agent decision, the top scorer available on the market is DeMar DeRozan. Accordingly, his market is starting to heat up. According to insider Shams Charania, there are three teams that seem to be in the running for DeRozan, but surprisingly, the Toronto Raptors are not among the trio of landing spots that he lists. The Cavaliers, Heat and Nuggets have all expressed recent free agent interest in DeMar DeRozan, per @ShamsCharania . DeRozan, one...
Free agent Jonathan Kuminga reportedly is going to meet with the Cleveland Cavaliers to explore a potential NBA trade agreement. Jonathan Kuminga ‘s NBA future remains uncertain after the Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers have yet to meet his financial expectations . However, a closer meeting with the Cavs is on the horizon to explore a potential deal. According to Chris Fedor, the Cavaliers will meet with Kuminga about working toward finalizing a potential sign-and-trade agree...
The Cavaliers are reportedly interested in a six-time All-Star, but Jonathan Kuminga pursuit complicates things. The post Cavaliers Linked to 6-Time All-Star Amid Jonathan Kuminga Pursuit appeared first on HEAVY .
NBA free agent DeMar DeRozan draws interest from the Miami Heat alongside the Denver Nuggets and Cleveland Cavaliers, looking ahead to the upcoming NBA season. NBA offseason rumors are in full swing, with several major storylines and marquee names shaping the market—from Jonathan Kuminga drawing interest from the Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Lakers to Klay Thompson being linked to the Miami Heat . Joining that mix is free agent DeMar DeRozan , who has generated interest not only from ...
Here is how the Cavaliers handled their offseason after missing out on LeBron James, and where every major move deserves to be graded.
When LeBron James led the Cleveland Cavaliers back from a 3-1 deficit to defeat the 73-win Golden State Warriors in the 2016 NBA Finals, he later said that the championship made him feel like “the greatest player of all time.” While many still place Michael Jordan atop the GOAT conversation, former Philadelphia 76ers guard Jim […] The post “We Know Too Much”: Ex-76ers Guard Predicts LeBron James Will Surpass Michael Jordan in GOAT Debate in 15 Years appeared first on EssentiallySports .