The Washington Wizards head to Cleveland on Oct. 28 to snap a one‑game skid against a Cavaliers team riding a two‑game winning streak. Both clubs sit early in their divisions—Wizards (2‑2) tied for second in the Southeast, Cavaliers (2‑1) second in the Central, a half‑game behind Detroit. Key figures include Wizards guard Trae Young (22.2 points, league‑leading 11 assists) and forward Anthony Davis (22.8 points, 9.2 rebounds), while Cleveland relies on Donovan Mitchell’s 26.7 points and Evan Mobley’s 9.3 rebounds. The Wizards’ thin frontcourt, missing Champagnie, Vukcevic, Dybantsa and Watkins, must contain Mobley, and their 29.4% three‑point shooting must improve against a Cavaliers defense that averages 36.6% from deep. No Cavs injuries are reported, making the matchup a test of Washington’s ball security versus Cleveland’s high‑scoring, strong‑defense style.
Washington Wizards rookie AJ Dybantsa will make his highly anticipated NBA debut Wednesday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers after missing the team’s first four games of the 2026-27 season with a left ankle sprain. The Wizards (2-2) initially listed Dybantsa as questionable on their injury report ahead of their matchup against the Cavaliers (2-1) at […]
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With Anthony Edwards sidelined after right‑knee surgery, the Minnesota Timberwolves are looking to bench spark Terrence Shannon Jr. to fill the offensive void. Shannon has already logged 14 points and five assists in an overtime loss to Cleveland and impressed coach Chris Finch with improved defense, fewer fouls and smarter preparation. Finch sees him acting like a point guard, initiating possessions and offering a reliable secondary scorer alongside LaMelo Ball and Ayo Dosunmu. Shannon’s versatile game—driving ability, strong left hand and three‑point shooting—could become crucial as the Wolves navigate an extended stretch without their leading scorer.
The Minnesota Timberwolves suffered an overtime loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, and star forward Anthony Edwards underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee, sidelining him for about two months and pushing his return to around Christmas 2026. Tracy McGrady called Edwards’ absence a "golden opportunity," saying it lets LaMelo Ball and other players—Ayo Dosunmu, Jaden McDaniels, Terrence Shannon Jr., and Jonathan Kuminga—gain confidence and adapt to the lineup. McGrady cites the team’s prior experience playing without Edwards, including a playoff run where Dosunmu and Shannon stepped up, as a positive sign for the Wolves' development.
Minnesota Timberwolves star guard Anthony Edwards will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right knee and is expected to miss up to two months, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. Despite being listed as questionable for the October 28 game against the Cavaliers, Edwards still scored 47 points in 41 minutes. He previously missed nine games late last season with runner's knee and suffered a hyperextended left knee in the first‑round playoffs. The surgery sidelines the team's primary scorer for the next two months.
The Wizards head to Rocket Arena Wednesday night to try to climb back above .500 after a loss to Charlotte. Cleveland comes off a 127-125 overtime win over Minnesota and boasts a fully healthy roster, while Washington lists Jamir Watkins and Tristan Vukcevic as out and AJ Dybantsa questionable. Fans can look forward to a marquee duel between Trae Young and Donovan Mitchell. The game streams on Monumental Sports Network at 7 p.m. ET.
Anthony Edwards’ knee procedure demands a measured response from the Minnesota Timberwolves. ESPN’s Shams Charania took to X, formerly Twitter, on Tuesday to report that Edwards could miss up to two months after an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee. The Timberwolves are 3-1 after Monday’s 127-125 overtime loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, despite Edwards’ […]
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The Cavaliers have Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen, but their rebounding struggles against Minnesota exposed a defensive weakness Cleveland must address.
Anthony Edwards is set to miss up to two months after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his right knee, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports. The 25‑year‑old Timberwolves star had already dazzled, dropping 45 points (10 rebounds) on 55.2% shooting in the season opener against Miami and 47 points on 55.9% shooting in an overtime win over Cleveland. His absence comes as Minnesota enjoys a 3‑1 start and integrates new acquisition LaMelo Ball, but Edwards will sit out the first three games versus Portland (Nov. 16‑17, Dec. 1). The injury adds to a spate of NBA ailments, including Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace, and Jaren Jackson Jr.
One night after scoring 47 points against the Cavaliers, Anthony Edwards is facing an extended absence. The Timberwolves star will undergo an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee and miss up to two months, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Minnesota hopes addressing the issue now will allow Edwards to return sometime in December fully ready […]
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Peyton Watson's game-saving block on Anthony Edwards showed why the Cleveland Cavaliers have found a defensive weapon they can trust in crunch time.
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. The Cavs announced Tuesday that Clemens has died. The Dayton native and Ohio Wesleyan standout played 143 games for Cleveland from 1972 to 1974 during an […]
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Peyton Watson has been good on the defensive end, but the Cleveland Cavaliers still need him to make his shots.
Former NBA guard Malik Beasley, a former Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves player, has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges tied to a sports‑betting and bribery scheme. Indicted in June 2026 alongside ex‑player Ed Davis, Beasley will enter his plea on Dec. 9, 2026 in Brooklyn. Prosecutors allege he deliberately underperformed in four games (Cavaliers, Hornets, Clippers, Nets) during the 2023‑24 season to affect proposition bets, with Davis reportedly loaning him money for the plot. The scandal ended Beasley’s NBA run; Detroit withdrew a $42 million contract after learning of the investigation. The case also involves four other defendants.
The Wizards list rookie No. 1 overall pick AJ Dybantsa as questionable for Wednesday’s matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers after spraining his left ankle in the preseason finale. Dybantsa, who led the NCAA with 25.0 ppg at BYU and boasts a 42.5‑inch vertical, missed the first four regular‑season games and is expected to start with Trae Young, Kyshawn George, Anthony Davis and Alex Sarr upon his return, bumping Bilal Coulibaly to the bench. Meanwhile, Justin Champagnie is ruled out with a right foot injury after exiting the 110‑103 loss to Charlotte, and Anthony Davis was not listed on the injury report despite a hand shake‑out.
Donovan Mitchell delivered a clutch overtime fadeaway as the Cavaliers defeated Minnesota 127-125, reminding fans why Cleveland invested in him.
The Cleveland Cavaliers may have found the perfect balance with their new closing lineup, and Kenny Atkinson should continue to give them minutes together.
Donovan Mitchell and coach Kenny Atkinson argue that the Cavaliers’ regular‑season struggles are essential building blocks, not a curse of ‘regular‑season merchants.’ After blowing 29‑point and 22‑point leads early in the 2026‑27 schedule, Cleveland stresses that the 82‑game grind shapes chemistry, resilience and playoff seeding. Mitchell emphasizes that teams can’t simply ‘show up’ in April, while Atkinson highlights the urgency of securing home‑court advantage. The article counters casual fans’ playoff‑only focus, asserting that every win and adversity in the regular season prepares the Cavs for a deeper postseason run.
The post celebrates the Minnesota Timberwolves' explosive start, arguing they can finish the season 81‑1 despite a recent loss to Cleveland. Highlighting Anthony Edwards' MVP‑worthy 33.3 PPG and 72.1% true shooting, the author draws bold parallels to the 1995‑96 Bulls and notes the Wolves now sit second in the league with a +17 point differential, trailing only Portland. With standout contributions from LaMelo Ball, Jaden McDaniels, Rudy Gobert and others, the writer predicts the team could shatter the NBA record for point differential and dominate the West.
Meleek Thomas scored 16 points in his NBA debut against Minnesota, giving Kenny Atkinson another reason to consider expanding the rookie's role.
Evan Mobley looks a lot more confident offensively and has greatly improved his shooting as well.
Ant scored 47 in Cleveland, but the clip everyone is passing around is him turning to Rudy Gobert late in overtime and asking, "Why did you stop playing?"
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Former Illinois standouts Ayo Dosunmu and Terrence Shannon Jr. are fueling the Minnesota Timberwolves’ hot 2026‑27 start. Minnesota wins its first three games by 20‑plus points before a 127‑125 setback to Cleveland. Off the bench, Dosunmu averages 12 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4 assists, posting 16 points vs. Miami and a near‑triple‑double vs. Orlando. Shannon hits double figures in each of four games, with 15 points against Toronto and 14 vs. Cleveland, averaging 13 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.5 assists. Their early contributions position Minnesota as a Western Conference contender.
James Harden delivered 19 points, nine assists and crucial late-game plays as the Cavaliers defeated Minnesota 127-125 in overtime.
While the Timberwolves fell short in Monday's game to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Anthony Edwards racked up 47 points, which highlights his clutch dominance.