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Quietly riding a four-game winning streak, the Eastern Conference-leading Cleveland Cavaliers are home to take on a familiar rival: the Boston Celtics. Last time out, the Cavs steamrolled the Dallas Mavericks 144-101, with none of Cleveland’s starters logging more than 20 minutes. The Celtics, meanwhile, recently stormed back from a 26-point deficit to stun the […]

Although undermanned against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Dallas Mavericks were shocked. Besides general manager Nico Harrison, no one on the Mavericks knew that Dallas would rock the NBA by trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis. It’s why Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd became a meme after his real-time reaction to […]

Even if you weren’t closely following the NBA, you couldn’t have missed the jaw-dropping trade that saw Luka Doncic leave the Dallas Mavericks for the Los Angeles Lakers. This monumental shift isn’t just a game-changer for the Lakers and Mavericks; it’s a move that will reverberate throughout the entire league, including for Dallas’s next challengers—the […]

As any NBA team reaches past the 40-game mark in the season, the toll of fatigue becomes evident. For the Cleveland Cavaliers, facing the Atlanta Hawks at home came with its own set of challenges. This matchup was particularly tough as it followed a grueling back-to-back. Just before, the Cavs had battled the Miami Heat […]

For a while, it seemed like the 2025 NBA All-Star weekend would have to change its colors to wine and gold. Leading up to this year’s event, Cavs superstar Donovan Mitchell was named a starter for the Eastern Conference. Soon after, Cleveland head coach Kenny Atkinson and his staff were selected to coach the Eastern […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are coming home to take on the Atlanta Hawks, looking to build momentum on a two-game winning streak. As mentioned before, the Cavs are heating up, soundly defeating the Miami Heat 126-106. The Hawks, meanwhile, are on a six-game losing streak and are dealing with numerous injuries to key depth on their […]

For nearly 50 years, the Cleveland Cavaliers have faced a formidable challenge every time they step onto the court in South Beach, particularly against the Miami Heat. Their struggles are well-documented, with a dismal 17-51 record in Miami dating back to their very first matchup in the 1988-89 season. As the Cavs prepared for their […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are confronting yet another significant adjustment to their roster. This is after an injury update concerning their sharpshooting forward Dean Wade. Known for his perimeter shooting and defensive tenacity, Wade has played a crucial role in the team’s success. His absence will undoubtedly be felt on both ends of the court. However, […]

It wasn’t a flawless performance, but the Cleveland Cavaliers secured a vital 110-91 victory against the Detroit Pistons. This win is especially significant as it ends the Cavs’ frustrating three-game losing streak. More importantly, it marks a much-needed resurgence in their defensive play. The Pistons have shown marked improvement this season compared to last, primarily […]

Heading into this season, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons were closely linked to one another. It isn’t because they’re bitter Central Divisional rivals. Nor was it the fact that the Cavs own a double-digit winning streak against the Pistons. Instead, it’s because of the coaching situation. Last year, Cleveland was led by Detroit’s current […]

Looking to build momentum after their grind-it-out win over the Detroit Pistons, the Cleveland Cavalier are taking their talents to South Beach to face the Miami Heat. As mentioned before, last time out, the Cavs crushed the Pistons 110-91, snapping a three-game losing streak. The Heat, meanwhile, are on a two-game winning streak, with their […]

During a recent road game, the Cleveland Cavaliers faced a setback as utility player Dean Wade suffered a right knee injury midway through the third quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers. Initially, the extent of Wade’s injury was unclear. However, following his absence in the Cavs’ subsequent loss to the Houston Rockets, head coach Kenny Atkinson […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have had one of the NBA’s more jam-packed schedules this season. The Cavs are one of 16 teams with the most back-to-back games this season and, up to this point, have played the most games nearly midway into the regular season. Despite this, Cleveland has owned the NBA’s best record from wire […]

Experiencing a losing streak can be a wake-up call for any team, irrespective of their standing in the league. For a championship contender like the Cleveland Cavaliers, facing their worst stretch of the season with three consecutive losses has brought some serious issues to light. Interestingly, the concern during this slump isn’t centered around the […]

Riding a season-worst three-game losing streak, the injury-riddled Cleveland Cavaliers are looking for blood against their next opponent: the Detroit Pistons. Last time out, the Cavs welcomed back superstar big man Evan Mobley but were sent blasting off again against the Houston Rockets. The Pistons, meanwhile, lost to the Orlando Magic 121-113 in their latest […]

Heading into their home matchup against the Houston Rockets, the Cleveland Cavaliers will be on tired legs. After Cleveland’s frustrating road loss against the Philadelphia 76ers, they’re on the second game of a back-to-back at home against Houston. The Rockets, meanwhile, are well-rested. Houston’s last game was against Cleveland just a handful of days ago, […]

The injury-plagued Cleveland Cavaliers are wrapping up a two-game road trip as they head to the City of Brotherly Love to take on the Philadelphia 76ers. Last time out, the Cavs lost to the Houston Rockets 109-108 but were within striking distance of victory after Cleveland’s suffocating zone-based defense. The 76ers, meanwhile, lost to the […]

Despite facing the rare sting of defeat this season, the Cleveland Cavaliers are demonstrating relentless determination until the final buzzer. In a close game against the Houston Rockets, which ended with a narrow score of 109-108, the Cavs struggled at the free-throw line, particularly with their standout guard Darius Garland, who went an unexpected 1-for-3 […]

In their matchup against the Phoenix Suns, the Cleveland Cavaliers faced the challenge of playing without their superstar big man, Evan Mobley, who was unavailable due to a nagging calf injury. Although the Cavs would have greatly preferred Mobley’s presence on the court, they were fortunate to have Jarrett Allen rise to the occasion in […]

The Chicago Bears officially hired former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as their next head coach. Considering his offensive genius, Johnson’s hiring has sent Bears fandom into a heap of excitement. While the Bears having the fans on board with their hire is important, Chicago’s player’s reactions are just as vital. However, when Chicago […]

It’s been a whirlwind of an offseason for the New England Patriots. After hiring Mike Vrabel as their next head coach, New England’s focus can shift to the 2025 NFL Draft. Although the Patriots have the fourth overall selection, numerous options are available. New England could target an offensive lineman to help keep young star […]

Although the 2025 NFL Draft is months away, the Tennessee Titans are on the clock. Due to having the worst record in the NFL, the Titans have the honor of the first pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, and all options are on the table, even at quarterback. Although Tennessee drafted Will Levis only two […]

The Golden State Warriors have floundered lately after starting the season as one of the NBA’s hottest teams. If the playoffs started today, the Warriors wouldn’t even qualify for the Play-In Tournament, let alone the postseason. Golden State is showing signs of a dynasty in collapse, with winning no longer the standard and instead a […]

Last night, the Boston Celtics massacred the Golden State Warriors on TNT, and Inside the NBA’s Kenny Smith thinks enough is enough. With a 21-20 record and their championship window closing, Smith doesn’t believe the Warriors should go after veterans to make another run. Instead, Smith thinks it’s time for Golden State to cut the […]

For most players, defending Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant, arguably the greatest scoring threat ever, is no easy task. For the Cleveland Cavaliers, without two defensive stars, Evan Mobley and Isaac Okoro, the task of defending Durant went to Cavs forward Dean Wade. While it might have looked like Durant, who had 23 points on […]

Heavy is the head that wears the crown, and the Cleveland Cavaliers are beginning to feel the weight of their dominant start to the season. Injuries have been piling up for the Cavs lately, with the most concerning coming from big man Evan Mobley, who has been dealing with a nagging calf injury. Mobley’s injury […]

After ending their road trip on a high note, the Cleveland Cavaliers want to carry momentum at home against Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns. As mentioned, the Cavs ended their trip with a big win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, putting Minnesota away early into the second half. The Suns are on a two-game winning […]

After a humbling loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Cleveland Cavaliers are looking to bounce back on the road against the Minnesota Timberwolves. As mentioned before, the Thunder humbled the Cavs, down by nearly 42 points at one point. The Timberwolves, meanwhile, won their last matchup against the New York Knicks, winning 116-99. This […]

NBA legend Carmelo Anthony did not hold back in expressing his disappointment with New Orleans Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson. His criticism arose after Williamson poorly handled things while the team struggled with a dismal 9-32 record. After missing almost 27 games due to injuries, Williamson finally returned. However, his return was overshadowed by a […]

Throughout his NBA career, Zion Williamson’s potential as a player has been undisputed. Unfortunately, Williamson has never been able to build on that potential while with the New Orleans Pelicans, the team that drafted him. Whether it’s been injuries, poor team building, or a lack of leadership, Williamson’s time in New Orleans has begun to […]

The Miami Dolphins and the NFL have made history in their continued effort to expand the game of football in Europe. The Dolphins will be the designated home team for the first-ever regular-season game in Madrid, Spain. Miami vice chairman, president, and CEO Tom Garfinkel issued a statement included in the announcement about the historic […]

After kicking off their road trip with a win, the Cleveland Cavaliers want to keep the good times rolling against their latest opponent, the Oklahoma City Thunder. Last time out, the Cavs knocked off the Indiana Pacers 127-117, led by superstar Donovan Mitchell. The Thunder, meanwhile, crushed the Philadelphia 76ers on the road 118-102. This […]

In the second half, Cleveland Cavaliers sixth man Caris LeVert tried attacking his former team to try to build momentum on the road against the Indiana Pacers. LeVert skillfully navigated through several Indiana defenders with a series of quick dribbles, as he is known to do. However, it wasn’t LeVert’s scoring that would get the […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers made a strong comeback following their recent defeat, securing a 127-117 victory over the Indiana Pacers on the road at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Pacers had halted the Cavs’ 12-game winning streak just days earlier. In this rematch, the roles were reversed. The Cavs avenged that earlier loss in this win, ending the […]

Following the unexpected decision to fire Antonio Pierce, the Las Vegas Raiders are nearing the selection of their next head coach. The team’s front office will unlikely find this new Raiders head coach. Instead, it could come from NFL legend and Raiders minority owner Tom Brady, who has actively participated in the search. During the […]

In the words of tactical genius Sun Tzu, “It is essential to seek out enemy agents who have come to conduct espionage against you and to bribe them to serve you.” This tactic appears to be something the Buffalo Bills are embracing heading into their NFL Divisional Round playoff matchup with the Baltimore Ravens. Heading […]

Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson delivered a standout shooting performance on Tuesday night. Despite the team’s 132-114 loss to the Brooklyn Nets at home, Henderson shone on the court. He displayed a range of skills with his shots. He drove to the basket for a powerful dunk and executed a strong put-back dunk. Moreover, […]

NBA fans love drama, and disgruntled Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler is the player everyone is watching. After disparaging comments about his time in Miami, Butler will return to action for the Heat against the Denver Nuggets. Although it’s been reported that Butler will be locked in if not traded, many still wonder what will […]

The Indianapolis Colts have made history as the NFL continues to grow its international presence. Today, the NFL announced that the Colts will play as the designated team in the first-ever regular-season game in Berlin, Germany, as part of the 2025 International Games. “The NFL is making history in Berlin, and the Colts are proud […]