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Donovan Mitchell named to 2026 NBA All-Star game, rest of Cavs excluded

Donovan Mitchell has been selected to the 2026 NBA All-Star Game. This is Mitchell’s seventh consecutive selection and fourth with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Mitchell is the only Cavalier to make the game this season. Other Eastern Conference reserves include Detroit’s Jalen Duren, Miami’s Norman Powell, Atlanta’s Jalen Johnson, New York’s Karl-Anthony Towns, Toronto’s Scottie Barnes, […]

about 1 month ago | 4 reads

Cavs have the flexibility to go big-game hunting at NBA trade deadline

The Cleveland Cavaliers added some much-needed depth when they swapped out De’Andre Hunter for Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis in a three-team deal. Possibly more importantly, they freed up cap space for this season and next. They’re now just $13.9 million over the second apron, which puts them a little more than a Lonzo Ball […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Koby Altman releases statement after Cavs trade away De’Andre Hunter

The Cleveland Cavaliers have made the three-team trade that broke late last night official. The Cavs acquired Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis from the Sacremento Kings along with Emanuel Miller from the Chicago Bulls. In return, the Cavs shipped De’Andre Hunter to the Kings and a second-round pick to the Bulls. To make room for […]

about 1 month ago | 4 reads

The Cavaliers had to move on from De’Andre Hunter

It’s almost hard to believe that it has been a year since the Cleveland Cavaliers acquired De’Andre Hunter from the Atlanta Hawks. With the trade, it felt like the Cavaliers found their final piece of the puzzle. In what was already a historic season, they were pushing all their chips in and finally found the […]

about 1 month ago | 3 reads

Cavs at Trail Blazers: How to watch, odds, and injury report

The Cleveland Cavaliers had a tough start to their road trip. They weren’t prepared to go against a hard-playing Phoenix Suns team and paid the price. We’ll see if that changes against the Portland Trail Blazers. This will be the Blazers’ first game back from a three-game Eastern Conference road trip. They dropped each of […]

about 1 month ago | 6 reads

Cup of Cavs: NBA news and links for Sunday, Feb. 1

Good morning, it’s Sunday, February 1st. The Cleveland Cavaliers are 29-21 and play the Portland Trail Blazers on the road tonight. Cleveland lost to the Suns on Friday in a blowout defeat. This is Cleveland’s final game against the Blazers this season. They lost their previous match to Portland 122-110 in December. Caleb Love and […]

about 1 month ago | 11 reads

Cavs waive former second-round pick

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been reshaping the middle and backend of their roster over the past week. They recently traded De’Andre Hunter for Dennis Schroder, Keon Ellis, and Emmanuel Miller, waived Chris Livingston, and signed Tristan Enaruna to a two-way spot. That trend continued as ESPN’s Olgun Uluc reported late Saturday evening that the team […]

about 1 month ago | 3 reads

Cavs send De’Andre Hunter to Sacramento for two players

After a few days of speculation, the Cleveland Cavaliers have traded away De’Andre Hunter to the Sacremento Kings in a three-team deal. They’ll be receiving Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis from the Kings and two-way player Emanuel Miller from the Chicago Bulls. Dario Saric, a 2029 second-round pick from the Kings, and the Denver Nuggets’ […]

about 1 month ago | 4 reads

NBA punishes Kenny Atkinson for actions during Cavs loss to Suns

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson was ejected from the team’s blowout loss to the Phoenix Suns on Friday. He picked up his second technical foul in the fourth quarter after arguing with a referee and incidentally bumping them in the process. Atkinson was also critical of the officiating after the game as well, calling […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Report: Wizards showing interest in Cavs point guard

The Washington Wizards are reportedly one of several teams that have called about Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Lonzo Ball, per Mike Scotto of HoopsHype. Washington has nearly $30 million in cap space to absorb contracts, in exchange for the price of draft picks. Ball has been a major disappointment for the Cavs, shooting just 29.9% […]

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Report: Cavs and Kings discussed De’Andre Hunter trade

Make that two California teams that the Cleveland Cavaliers are reportedly discussing De’Andre Hunter trades with. According to Mike Scotto of HoopsHype, the Cavs and Sacramento Kings have talked through a trade that would send Hunter to Northern California for guards Keon Ellis and Dennis Schroeder, as well as forward Dario Saric. Ellis has become […]

about 1 month ago | 3 reads

Cavs get run over by Suns in lackadaisical performance

The Cleveland Cavaliers weren’t able to sustain their good play from the last several weeks. They dropped the first leg of their five-game Western Conference road trip in embarrassing fashion, falling to the Devin Booker-less Phoenix Suns 126-113. The final score isn’t indicative of how lopsided the game was. The Suns led by as many […]

about 1 month ago | 7 reads

Winners and Losers: Cavs at Suns – Jarrett Allen a lone positive in blowout loss

The Cleveland Cavaliers started their Western Conference road trip with a dud, losing 126-113 to the Phoenix Suns. LOSER – Turnovers Whew boy. There’s nothing more frustrating than watching your team throw the ball away carelessly. The Cavs had 15 turnovers in the first half, which is more than their average for an entire game […]

about 1 month ago | 3 reads

Player Grades: Cavs at Suns – Poor performances all around snaps the win streak

The Cleveland Cavaliers lost their first game in six tries. The Phoenix Suns took them to school 126-113. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player. Donovan Mitchell 16 points, 6 assists, 3 rebounds, 8 turnovers I don’t care to pile on Mitchell for a bad performance when he’s been carrying this […]

about 1 month ago | 3 reads

Cavs and Lakers reportedly considering a De’Andre Hunter trade

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been playing their best basketball of the season, but are reportedly still looking to upgrade their roster ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline. Acquiring De’Andre Hunter from the Atlanta Hawks was the big move they made at the deadline last year. Hunter could be on the move again this winter. […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Cup of Cavs: NBA news and links for Friday, Jan. 30

Good morning, it’s Friday, January 30th. The Cleveland Cavaliers are 29-20 and play the Phoenix Suns tonight at 9 PM. They beat the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday. This is Cleveland’s second and final game against the Suns this season. They previously beat the Suns at home on New Year’s Eve. We hope you like […]

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

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

The Cleveland Cavaliers are playing some of their best basketball of the season. That will be put to the test on Friday as they embark on a five-game Western Conference road trip that starts Friday when they take on the Phoenix Suns. The Suns have been a pleasant surprise this season. They’ve exceeded expectations and […]

about 1 month ago | 6 reads

Cavs reportedly considering a ‘home run swing’ before trade deadline

The Cleveland Cavaliers are in the midst of their best stretch of the season. But all eyes remain on the upcoming trade deadline. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst says he believes the Cavs have been active and there’s a decent chance they’ll make a move. “I think there’s a decent chance the Cavs do something, they have […]

about 1 month ago | 3 reads

Player Grades: Cavs vs Lakers – Cleveland’s youth puts on a show

The Cleveland Cavaliers ran the Los Angeles Lakers off the floor 129-99. Their youth stole the show. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player. Donovan Mitchell 25 points, 4 assists, 5 rebounds Mitchell has had to carry a lot of weight without Darius Garland. Opposing defenses have made him their primary […]

about 1 month ago | 3 reads

Cavs spoil LeBron James’s homecoming with resounding 129-99 victory

CLEVELAND — The emotion and energy in the building when LeBron James is in town is distinctly different. Every move that he makes elicits a reaction from the crowd. It did when he was 18. And it does when he’s 41. This creates an interesting atmosphere to play a basketball game, like the Cleveland Cavaliers […]

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about 1 month ago | 2 reads

LeBron James brought to tears after Cavs tribute video

We don’t know how many more times LeBron James will play in the arena he called home for 11 years. As such, the Cleveland Cavaliers pulled out all the stops to make sure that the current Los Angeles Lakers star knew that what he’s done for the team and community is appreciated. First, the crowd […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Kenny Atkinson comments on a possible LeBron James third stint with Cavs

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers’ annual trip to play the Cleveland Cavaliers always brings extra attention. This season, it was the report that the Cavs would reportedly be interested in a reunion with James. According to head coach Kenny Atkinson, that isn’t something he’s put much thought into. “Oh man, that’s above my […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read