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NBA Cup explained: How the Cavs can advance to knockout round

The Cleveland Cavaliers can advance in the NBA Cup despite their loss to the Toronto Raptors in group play. They are currently holding the Eastern Conference wildcard spot heading into the final day of group stage action on Friday. But a lot can change between now and the end of play on Friday. Point differential […]

Cup of Cavs: Reasons for optimism during a rough stretch

Good morning. It’s Wednesday, November 26. The Cleveland Cavaliers are 12-7. Let’s find something to feel good about. The First Sip Listen, I don’t want to keep talking about last season. But it’s impossible not to compare the impeccable vibes from a year ago to the murky waters the Cavs are currently treading. Everything feels […]

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Donovan Mitchell recognized for stellar play

Cleveland Cavaliers superstar Donovan Mitchell was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week for the stretch of games between Nov. 17 and 23. The Cavs were 3-1 in that span, in no small part due to Mitchell’s outstanding play. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder won the award in the Western Conference. The reigning […]

Winners and Losers: Cavs at Raptors – Donovan Mitchell goes cold

The Cleveland Cavaliers weren’t able to complete a fourth quarter comeback, losing 110-99 to the Toronto Raptors. Let’s see who won and lost the night. LOSER – Evan Mobley This game was begging for Mobley to take over. Everything built to a humongous fourth quarter from last year’s Defensive Player of the Year. He had […]

Player Grades: Cavs at Raptors – Evan Mobley fades into the background

CLEVELAND — A shorthanded Cleveland Cavaliers fell 110-99 to Toronto. Grades are based on our expectations for each player. Donovan Mitchell 17 points, 8 assists, 1 rebound This was a roller coaster game from Mitchell. He opened by being a distributor, handing out 6 assists in the first half but shooting 3-14 from the floor. […]

Shorthanded Cavs couldn’t stop Brandon Ingram, fall to Raptors 110-99

The Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t have enough energy or available players on the second night of a back-to-back to keep up with a surprisingly good Toronto Raptors team. Cleveland kept the game competitive, but didn’t have an answer for Brandon Ingram. His 37-point performance led to a 110-99 victory for Toronto. Any discussion of this game […]

Cavs Injury Updates: Team will be shorthanded in Toronto

The Cleveland Cavaliers have a long injury report for their game against the Toronto Raptors. They’ll need a full team effort to win this one. Darius Garland is out as he will be managing his toe injury on the second night of a back-to-back. Garland has played just five games this season and recently returned […]

Cavs want Evan Mobley to find balance: ‘He’s not Magic Johnson yet’

The Cleveland Cavaliers are experimenting with Evan Mobley’s usage to start the 2025-26 NBA season. This process has included some trial and error as they attempt to dial in the exact approach that will lead to the best results for Mobley. “The first five games were a little off-kilter, right? Probably force-fed him a little […]

Ty Lue reflects on ‘unbelievable’ experience coaching 2016 Cavs

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Ty Lue didn’t want to go down memory lane when first asked about the championship he won with the Cleveland Cavaliers ten years ago. “I don’t even want to think about it,” Lue said when first asked what memories come to mind when visiting Cleveland. That’s understandable. Lue is in […]

Cavs at Raptors: How to watch, odds, and injury report

The Cleveland Cavaliers will look to avenge two losses earlier this season at the hands of the Toronto Raptors. Both teams will be on the second leg of back-to-backs. The Raptors took care of business against the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday. Meanwhile, the Cavs looked good in their 120-105 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. […]

Cavs vs. Clippers: How to watch, odds, and injury report

The Cleveland Cavaliers will look to take another step forward. The offense looked better on Friday with Darius Garland back running the point. They’ll try to keep that going against a struggling Los Angeles Clippers team. Los Angeles hasn’t had an ideal last few months. The Aspiration scandal with Kawhi Leonard seems to have set […]

3 Things to watch for in Cavs vs Clippers

The Cleveland Cavaliers are gearing up for Sunday hoops against the LA Clippers. Here are three things to watch for in this game. Kawhi Leonard’s Return Cleveland recently saw Darius Garland and Jaylon Tyson return to their lineup. Now, the Clippers are getting one of their stars back. LA expects Kawhi Leonard to be available […]

Cup of Cavs: De’Andre Hunter is winning on the margins

Good morning. It’s Sunday, November 23. The Cleveland Cavaliers are 11-6. They play at home against the LA Clippers today at 6 pm. The First Sip The Cavs’ biggest swing of last season was trading for De’Andre Hunter. Making that trade was not only a bet on Hunter being a talent upgrade over Caris LeVert […]

Cavs support Evan Mobley’s foundation launch: ‘Not all teams are built like that’

The Cleveland Cavaliers players, coaches, and front office came out to support Evan Mobley’s Beyond the Game Gala on Thursday evening. The event was the first for the newly founded Mobley Family Foundation. “The foundation is based on our family, and all the core values that I learned growing up,” Mobley said. The foundation is […]

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9 stats to explain Cavs 120-109 win over Pacers

The Cleveland Cavaliers looked more like their old selves. The offense was humming for stretches in a way that it hasn’t for most of the season. Darius Garland’s return has a lot to do with that. The Cavaliers came away from Friday’s game with a 120-109 win over the Indiana Pacers. Here are the four […]

Charge fall apart late, lose to Grand Rapids 132-118

Tamar Bates scored 31 points on a blistering 13-18 shooting, and Curtis Jones added 28 as the Grand Rapids Gold ran away at the end to beat the Cleveland Charge 132-118. Luke Travers scored 20 points and dished five assists, while Killian Hayes played well off the bench (19 points, seven assists) to pace the […]

Winners and Losers: Cavs vs Pacers – Darius Garland makes triumphant return

The Cleveland Cavaliers kept their NBA Cup eligibility alive behind a 120-109 win over the Indiana Pacers. Let’s see who won the night. WINNER – Darius Garland’s return It’s been a long season. We’re only in November, but it’s felt long. This is partly because of the waiting game we’ve had to play in waiting […]

Darius Garland’s comeback fuels Cavs 120-109 win over Pacers

It’s amazing how different the Cleveland Cavaliers look when Darius Garland is on the court. That was apparent as the Cavs pulled off a 120-109 victory over the struggling Indiana Pacers. The final score wasn’t necessarily impressive. An 11-point win over one of the worst teams in the league typically isn’t something to write home […]

3 Things to watch for in Cavs vs Pacers

The Cleveland Cavaliers are starting their weekend with an NBA Cup game against the Indiana Pacers. They’ll have to win this one with authority if they want to keep their Cup chances alive. NBA Cup Standings Let’s get this out of the way. The Cavs put themselves in a bind when they lost their opening […]