Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson believes he has figured out how to unlock Evan Mobley on offense, as the forward is yet to realize his full potential. To try to explain Mobley's potential role, Atkinson brought up one of the Cavs assistant coach's Mobley comparison to Kevin Garnett on offense, via Tony Pesta of Fear the Sword . "One of our assistants talked about how Kevin Garnett got his offense. He could get to a spot and just run, raise up and shoot over guys," Atkinson said. ...
Everyone who knows the Cavaliers knows they have a reputation as a great regular-season team. Beyond that, though, they have plenty of doubts. No less than Donovan Mitchell himself has suggested that’s fair. The Cavs finished with 64 wins two seasons ago … then lost in the second round of the playoffs. They reached the […]
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It’s safe to say Dean Wade isn’t the biggest name to join the 76ers this offseason. He may not even be in the top four. But the Sixers sure appreciate what he offers nonetheless. Wade spent the first seven years of his NBA career with the Cavaliers. He mostly offered the ability to defend multiple […]
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On January 9, 2022, Klay Thompson finally returned to the court after 941 days away from the NBA. The Golden State Warriors guard had torn his left ACL in the 2019 NBA Finals before suffering a torn Achilles in November 2020. Facing the Cleveland Cavaliers at Chase Center, Thompson was supposed to ease back into […]
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Olden Polynice says LeBron James can't walk into the 76ers and tell Joel Embiid how to operate.
CLEVELAND — Mario Hezonja’s first preseason outing with the Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t go as seamlessly as he likely would’ve preferred. Going from being the star player in Europe to trying to slot into a supporting role in a vastly different league will be an adjustment — both in terms of what he’ll be asked to […]
Bringing Peyton Watson to the Cleveland Cavaliers is an interesting move but might cost the franchise more than it expected.
Evan Mobley and the Cleveland Cavaliers just dominated Paolo Banchero, not only showing Mobley's superior impact but hinting at another level-up occurring.
Being a coach means understanding how to get the most out of your players. For Kenny Atkinson and the Cleveland Cavaliers, no player’s development has been more important than Evan Mobley’s. Drafted in 2021, Mobley was a lottery ticket for the future. Five seasons later, his development has largely come secondary to prioritizing Donovan Mitchell’s […]
James Harden scored 24 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Orlando Magic 119-105 in a preseason game at Rocket Arena on Sunday, October 11. Harden shot 7-for-10 from the field, including 3-for-5 from three-point range, and made seven of his nine free throws in 26 minutes. The veteran guard also collected four rebounds, two […]
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After a solid performance against the Magic, Peyton Watson is confident he can help the Cavaliers regain their status as an elite defensive unit.
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers took care of business in their second preseason game as they dispatched the Orlando Magic 119-105 in what was overall a much cleaner performance than their first outing on Thursday. Mario Hezonja needed a game like this. His debut on Thursday was rough. He looked out of place and a […]
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Orlando Magic 119-105. The Cavs are now 1-1 in the preseason. James Harden led all scorers with 24 points. This was Harden’s first game of the preseason after missing Cleveland’s previous game with ankle soreness. He looked like he hadn’t missed a step, easing into a rhythym and making his […]
The Cleveland Cavaliers have their second and final home preseason matchup against the Orlando Magic. This is one of two meetings against the Magic during the exhibition season. Share your thoughts as the game unfolds. If you aren’t a member of the community, sign up so you can talk to your fellow Cavalier fans and […]
While the coaching staff clearly wants to play Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen together, staggering them could help maximize their skill sets.
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Mario Hezonja believes James Harden’s ability to excel in different roles could make him a Hall of Fame-caliber player at both shooting guard and point guard. Speaking to the media after practice at Cleveland Clinic Courts on October 10, Hezonja praised Harden’s basketball intelligence, adaptability and commitment to helping his teammates, highlighting […]
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The Cavaliers want to win now with Donovan Mitchell and James Harden, but developing Jaylon Tyson, Meleek Thomas and other young players presents a challenge
The Cavaliers invested $273 million in Donovan Mitchell. His playoff history raises concerns, but his scoring résumé gives Cleveland reason to believe.
The Cleveland Cavaliers were reportedly among the frontrunners in the LeBron James sweepstakes earlier this summer. But the four-time NBA champion spurned his former team to join the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, $8 million deal. In a recent episode of In Motion With Ashley Nicole Moss, Donovan Mitchell admitted this left a bad taste [...]
Scottie Barnes had Brandon Ingram as his main court partner last season. They both had personal accomplishments, as they were named to the All-Star Game. The Toronto Raptors were not viewed as among the top contenders, though, with this duo. They did make the playoffs but were eliminated in the first round by the Cleveland [...]
It was the Boston Celtics' second preseason game after they took down the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night. Everyone but Devin Carter and Ron Harper Jr. was active. And Boston's stars came to play.
The Boston Celtics never intended to replace Jaylen Brown's talent, but believed they could replace his impact. They showed it against Cleveland through their wing trio of Baylor Scheierman, Hugo Gonzalez, and Jordan Walsh.
A young Israeli guard has received an NBA opportunity for the 2026-27 season. The 21-year-old Noam Yaacov has signed an Exhibit 10 training camp deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers . He becomes the third former EuroLeague player to join the Cavaliers this offseason, following the additions of Mario Hezonja and Khalifa Diop. https://www.instagram.com/p/DeRy0-ziDcs/ Yaacov spent last season with Filou Oostende in Belgium, where he averaged 17.4 points, 5.8 assists and 3.9 rebounds per game in the ...
The Cavaliers are betting big on James Harden and Donovan Mitchell. But what happens if another playoff disappointment makes Harden reconsider?
The Cavaliers’ rebounding problems showed up again in their preseason opener, and Zach Weiss of Sports Illustrated believes the solution has to come from the entire roster. Weiss argued that the Cavs’ size should give them enough to improve on the glass, but only if everyone contributes. I’d say that’s a pretty great idea. He […]
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