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Amidst arguably the most disappointing season in recent memory, the Cleveland Cavaliers are at a tipping point with the NBA trade deadline right around the corner. Even with very limited mobility due to their bloated salary sheet and constrained draft capital control, there are some options. Namely, moving a big salary to get under the […]
about 2 months ago | 5 reads
The Cleveland Cavaliers shouldn’t be happy about this one. Nae’Qwan Tomlin might be the only player who deserves to feel good. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player. Donovan Mitchell 21 points, 3 assists, 3 rebounds Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson said before the game that he could think of at […]
about 2 months ago | 10 reads
The Cleveland Cavaliers followed up arguably their best win of the season with perhaps their worst loss. Let’s talk about it. WINNER – Nae’Qwan Tomlin Tomlin has injected life into this Cavalier team all season long. When the vibes are low and the energy is down, Tomlin has been able to turn things around through […]
about 2 months ago | 6 reads
Lauri Markkanen scored 28 points, Keyonte George poured in 32 to pace the visiting Utah Jazz to a 123-112 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. The Cavs were flattened in the first few minutes of the game, trailing by 17 in the first quarter, before rallying to take an eight-point lead into halftime. […]
about 2 months ago | 5 reads
Kevin Love and Georges Niang are back in Cleveland…as members of the Utah Jazz. They are not playing the same level of minutes as they did in years past, but the two forwards have different roles in the league now: as veterans mentoring a young team, stewarding them through the trials and tribulations of the […]
about 2 months ago | 11 reads
The Cleveland Cavaliers have been searching for reliable reserve point guard play for a little while now. They had it last year with Ty Jerome, who turned in the best season of his career and earned a lucrative deal from the Memphis Grizzlies. The Cavs essentially swapped him for Lonzo Ball at that position, but […]
about 2 months ago | 9 reads
Good morning, it’s Monday, January 10th. The Cleveland Cavaliers are 22-18 and play the Utah Jazz tonight. The Cavs beat the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday. This is Cleveland’s first game against the Jazz this season. They went 2-0 against the Jazz last year. Former Cavaliers Lauri Markkanen, Kevin Love and Georges Niang will be back […]
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The Cleveland Cavaliers and Utah Jazz come into Monday’s game from polar opposite perspectives. The Cavs are coming off arguably their best win of the season on Saturday. They showed how good of an offense they can be when they handily defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 146-134. The Jazz, on the other hand, are coming off […]
about 2 months ago | 8 reads
The Cleveland Cavaliers used their 22nd different starting lineup of the season in Saturday’s 146-134 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. After the team’s best offensive showing of the season, it’s fair to wonder whether or not Sam Merrill should be in the starting lineup going forward. Head coach Kenny Atkinson was understandably criticized for starting […]
2 months ago | 7 reads
The Cleveland Cavaliers outscored the Minnesota Timberwolves 146-134 in an offensive showcase. The stats in the table below are from Cleaning the Glass. Now, let’s dive into the numbers.
2 months ago | 5 reads
The Cleveland Cavaliers got their revenge, beating the Minnesota Timberwolves behind a dominant second half. WINNER – Evan Mobley Takes Over If you’re in line for another Evan Mobley leap, stay in line! We understand that Mobley’s progression has happened more slowly than some would like. This season has felt more like a regression than […]
2 months ago | 5 reads
The Cleveland Cavaliers picked up their best win of the season, defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves 146-134. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player. Donovan Mitchell 28 points, 8 assists, 3 rebounds Mitchell led the Cavs in scoring tonight and gave them a huge surge of momentum. Some of his shot attempts […]
2 months ago | 2 reads
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers put together one of their most complete performances of the season as they defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 146-134 to split the two-game set. Cleveland’s starting five on Thursday did them in. Their core four of Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen were joined by guard Craig Porter […]
2 months ago | 4 reads
The Cleveland Cavaliers dropped their first of two games against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday evening, thanks in part to a baffling starting lineup choice. We’ll see if they learn from that mistake and go a different direction on Saturday afternoon. Despite the loss on Thursday, the Cavs did have glimpses of good play. Their […]
2 months ago | 2 reads
Good morning, it’s Saturday, January 10th. The Cleveland Cavaliers are 21-18 and lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night. The Cavs play the Wolves again today. This time, on their own home floor. It’s an early afternoon game, so I hope the Cavs secure a win and give you the rest of the day […]
2 months ago | 1 read
Let’s try this again. The Cleveland Cavaliers get another chance at the Minnesota Timberwolves, this time on their home floor. We’re posting this a day early as tomorrow’s game is at 1 PM. The Starting Five Alright, I’m not going to pile on Kenny Atkinson any more than we already have. Everyone has crushed him […]
2 months ago | 8 reads
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Cavaliers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Last week, we asked you a round of questions. Let’s see how Cleveland Cavaliers fans reacted. […]
2 months ago | 5 reads
The Cleveland Cavaliers’ poor defense and bad starting lineup choice did them in as they fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves 131-122. The stats in the table below are from Cleaning the Glass. Now, let’s dive into the numbers.
2 months ago | 4 reads
The Cleveland Cavaliers lost a frustrating one to the Minnesota Timberwolves. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player. Donovan Mitchell 30 points, 8 assists, 7 rebounds Mitchell had a dazzling playmaking game. Especially in the first half. But he shifted his focus to being a scorer in the second half, and […]
2 months ago | 4 reads
The Cleveland Cavaliers couldn’t complete a fourth-quarter comeback as they fell 131-122 to the Minnesota Timberwolves. We can split this game into two distinct winners and losers. LOSER – The Starting Lineup You never want to pin an entire loss on one lineup. But this starting unit really made a case. Kenny Atkinson threw a […]
2 months ago | 6 reads
The Cleveland Cavaliers started their 21st different starting lineup against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday. This grouping was more perplexing than any of the previous 20. Their ineffectiveness led to the 131-122 loss. Minnesota has one of the biggest starting forward groups in the league with Rudy Gobert (7’1”), Julius Randle (6’9”), and Jaden McDaniels […]
2 months ago | 7 reads
The Cleveland Cavaliers are on the road for their first game against the Minnesota Timberwolves this season. The Wolves are 24-13. The Wolves are elite Let’s get this out of the way. Minnesota is an elite basketball team that shouldn’t go overlooked. The Wolves don’t get as much attention as the Oklahoma City Thunder, or […]
2 months ago | 6 reads
Good morning, it’s Thursday, January 8th. The Cleveland Cavaliers are 21-17 and play the Minnesota Timberwolves today at 8 PM. This is Cleveland’s first game against the Wolves. They are on the road today, and then they will return home for another meeting with the Timberwolves. That game is on Saturday at 1 PM. It […]
2 months ago | 4 reads
The Cleveland Cavaliers start a two-game home-and-home series with the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday evening. The Timberwolves are playing good basketball right now. They’ve won three straight and seven of their last 10 games. Minnesota has also been one of the most complete teams in the NBA this season. They’re inside the top six in […]
2 months ago | 2 reads
The Cleveland Cavaliers have been without their ideal starting small forward, Max Strus, for the whole season. He suffered a Jones Fracture to his left foot during an offseason workout at the end of August. This initial timeline stated that he would be expected to resume basketball activities in three to four months. We’re just […]
2 months ago | 2 reads