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Although the Los Angeles Lakers got LeBron James to commit to the team for two more years, the clock is ticking for LA. With James on the roster until he’s at least 41, the Lakers will be the last team he plays for. Everyone knows that LeBron won’t ride off quietly into the sunset and […]

The annual NBA Summer League is an opportunity for young players to showcase their talent and prove they belong in the NBA. After going undrafted in 2022 and failing to stick with the Orlando Magic and New Orleans Pelicans, it appears that third time’s the charm for Daeqwon Plowden. The sharpshooting swingman has an NBA […]

Although he’s only been with the Pittsburgh Steelers for a bit, veteran quarterback Russell Wilson already has his receivers falling in love. On his appearance of Green Light with Chris Long, Steelers wide receiver Scotty Miller was raving about his new quarterback’s arm. “Like you said, he’s known for that deep ball. You’ve seen him […]

The in-season tournament has a new name, but the stakes are still just as high. During the annual Las Vegas NBA Summer League, the league revealed the six groups for the Emirates NBA Cup, with the Cleveland Cavaliers placed into East Group C alongside the reigning NBA champion Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, Atlanta Hawks, and […]

After hiring Kenny Atkinson as their next head coach, drafting Jaylon Tyson and re-signing Donovan Mitchell, it has been a relatively quiet offseason for the Cleveland Cavaliers. While fans have been foaming at the mouth for the Cavs to shake things up and bring new free-agent signings into the mix, Cleveland remaining somewhat inactive in […]

With the annual NBA Las Vegas Summer League on the horizon, the Cleveland Cavaliers have a title they’re looking to defend. Although many key members from last year’s 2023 Las Vegas Summer League championship squad are returning for Cleveland, some new faces will be looking to make a difference and hopefully make a strong enough […]

Although the Cleveland Cavaliers got Donovan Mitchell to sign a three-year, $150.3 million maximum contract extension, the organization cannot remain complacent. With Mitchell putting pen to paper, he also put the Cavs under pressure to build a team around him that can compete for a championship. Sources tell ClutchPoints that part of Mitchell’s long-term commitment […]

Even after everyone outside of Northeastern Ohio thought Donovan Mitchell was destined for New York (either team), Miami or Los Angeles, the Cleveland Cavaliers could still sign him to a long-awaited extension. Sources confirm to ClutchPoints that Mitchell and the Cavs have agreed on a three-year, $150.3 million maximum contract extension with the final year […]

In an offseason full of rampant speculation about Donovan Mitchell’s future, the Cleveland Cavaliers have remained cool, calm, and collected. Although Mitchell has yet to sign an extension with the Cavs days into free agency, Cleveland President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman seems confident that a deal is on the horizon. “We feel good about […]

When the Cleveland Cavaliers named Kenny Atkinson the franchise’s next head coach, it seemed like a step in the right direction. Out was J.B. Bickerstaff, a defensive tactician whose offensive schemes left much to be desired, and in was Atkinson, a seasoned coach who believed in playing with pace and space. However, regardless of whether […]

When NBA free agency opens for the Cleveland Cavaliers, there will be a question on the front office’s mind: What will they do with Isaac Okoro? Although Cleveland tendered a $11.8 million qualifying offer for Okoro, making him a restricted free agent, the Cavs have to debate whether or not the cost is worth keeping […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ taking California swingman Jaylon Tyson with the 20th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft was just the beginning of their offseason. Up next, the Cavs have to shift their focus toward NBA free agency to continue leveling up this team from a playoff upstart to a legitimate title threat. While Cleveland’s […]

Although the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 2024 NBA Draft is over after they took California swingman Jaylon Tyson with the 20th overall pick, that doesn’t mean their offseason is done. Instead, the Cavs have to shift their focus towards NBA free agency to continue leveling up this team from a playoff upstart to a legitimate title threat. […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers only had one pick in the 2024 NBA Draft and had to walk a tightrope between finding a prospect with upside and, more importantly, someone who could contribute to the team sooner rather than later. When it became Cleveland’s turn to pick, several prospects were available that fit that mold. In the […]

Since they’re not on the clock until pick No. 20, the Cleveland Cavaliers will have a few options available when it’s their turn to pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. The Cavs could swing for upside and take a player that’ll contribute down the line. Cleveland could immediately take a more finished product and plug […]

After weeks of speculation and interviewing, the Cleveland Cavaliers have hired Kenny Atkinson as the team’s twenty-fourth head coach. Atkinson will succeed J.B. Bickerstaff and try to build upon Cleveland’s Eastern Conference semifinal appearance from last season, hopefully guiding the Cavs even deeper into the playoffs. Regardless of hope for the future, the Atkinson hire […]

While the Cleveland Cavaliers will likely use the No. 20 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft to add a rotation piece, nothing should be off the table. Heading into this offseason, the Cavs need to find consistency from the bench regarding three-point shooting, especially on the wing and from their backup big man. Cleveland is […]

Heading into the 2024 NBA Draft, the Cleveland Cavaliers only have one pick at No. 20 overall in the first round. Any other selections Cleveland might’ve had in the second round have been passed around through trades, and unless the Cavs purchase a pick on the night of the draft, they will only be adding […]

Once they eventually hire their next head coach, the Cleveland Cavaliers must make their next major offseason decision in the 2024 NBA Draft. Heading into draft day, the Cavs only have one pick at No. 20 in the first round. The selection is a golden opportunity to add rotation-worthy talent that can provide an immediate […]

Since their season has ended, everyone has been thinking about how the Cleveland Cavaliers should proceed with the opposite of Koby Altman’s grand vision. To Altman, the Cavs are a few more pieces away from becoming a true title contender, and he knows that talent like what Cleveland has assembled doesn’t come together so easily. […]

With less than two weeks to go until the 2024 NBA Draft, there’s bound to be a ton of speculation regarding the future between Darius Garland and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Moments after Cleveland’s season ended, it became publicly known that Garland would look for a trade if the Cavs could re-sign Donovan Mitchell this summer. […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been searching for an answer at small forward since LeBron James left town for a second time in 2018, with no clear succession plan in sight. This season, Cleveland tried Isaac Okoro, Max Strus, Caris LeVert, Georges Niang, Dean Wade, Evan Mobley, Marcus Morris Sr. and others at the spot, with […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will soon have to make their first major decision this offseason during the 2024 NBA Draft. While the Cavs won’t be on the clock until the No. 20 pick, sources have shared with ClutchPoints that Cleveland is exploring looking to trade up toward a higher pick. Now, that doesn’t mean Cleveland has […]

For a while, it seemed like the Cleveland Cavaliers would be the only team left with an opening for head coach, with the Los Angeles Lakers courting UConn head coach Dan Hurley. Well, once the news broke that Hurley would remain in the collegiate ranks, the Cavs were once again the bridesmaid and never the […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ patient and pragmatic approach to their head coaching search might soon end. Sources confirm that the Cavs will interview Denver Nuggets assistant coach David Adelman soon for their head coaching opening. “David is a head coach in waiting,” Nuggets head coach Mike Malone said. “There are jobs that are open right now, […]

Looking back at the Cleveland Cavaliers this season, it was clear they were in no short supply of big men at power forward or center. In the starting lineup was the defensive dynamic duo of Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen. Coming off the bench, the Cavs had Tristan Thompson, Damian Jones, Dean Wade, Georges Niang, […]

Although the Cleveland Cavaliers have made it fairly clear they don’t plan on breaking up their star-studded quartet of Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Jarrett Allen, and Evan Mobley, that hasn’t stopped outside speculation from ramping up. The latest player that has been linked to the Cavs is New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram, who is […]

It’s been a while since the Cleveland Cavaliers hopped on the coaching carousel in search of a successor to J.B. Bickerstaff as the team’s next head coach. In that time, several names have been linked to Cleveland with prior head coaching experience, like former Charlotte Hornets head coach James Borrego, who makes a ton of […]

Although Cleveland Cavaliers’ President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman said that dramatic changes weren’t coming to Cleveland’s roster, he also stressed that the Cavs cannot remain complacent after this season. To Altman, Cleveland cannot rest on the laurels of success that come with reaching the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Instead, the Cavs need to remain competitive […]

Although the Cleveland Cavaliers saw their season come to an end in the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Boston Celtics, their future is still bright. In fact, the Cavs believe internally that they’re on the precipice of becoming a legitimate title contender, and if this offseason goes as planned, they’ll be a real threat next […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will have several offseason decisions to make, but surprisingly, it doesn’t start with what will happen with Donovan Mitchell. Instead, the Cavs will have to shift their focus to the 2024 NBA Draft, in which Cleveland has the No. 20 pick. Sure, on the night of the draft, the Cavs could make […]

When the Cleveland Cavaliers saw their season end in the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Boston Celtics, it was expected that change would follow. Not long after, some change did come Cleveland’s way, with the team relieving head coach J.B. Bickerstaff of coaching responsibilities. Sure, letting go of Bickerstaff and beginning a search for the […]

While Cleveland Cavaliers President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman said that in a perfect world, the Cavs would have the successor to J.B. Bickerstaff in place before the 2024 NBA Draft. Unfortunately, the world isn’t perfect, and Altman knows that Cleveland has to remain patient and pragmatic in the organization’s coaching search. So, even if […]

When it comes to the Cleveland Cavaliers and the beginning of free agency this offseason, all eyes will be on what happens with Donovan Mitchell. Sure, Mitchell’s decision to decide whether or not to sign a four-year, $208.5 million extension will shape up how the rest of the summer goes for Cleveland. But Mitchell is […]

The biggest question the Cleveland Cavaliers face heading into this offseason is what will happen with Donovan Mitchell. For those who don’t know, the Cavs can offer Mitchell a four-year, $208.5 million extension this offseason, keeping him in Cleveland through his prime. If Mitchell accepts this offer, the Cavs will move effortlessly to build a […]

After the Cleveland Cavaliers season ended against the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, vultures began to circle overhead. Based on reporting across the Rubicon, there was a growing expectation that the Cavs would be a dramatically different team from the sideline to the court next season. The expectation ballooned to a point where […]

After the season the Cleveland Cavaliers went through finally ended, fallout was bound to follow. Anonymous sources, players, coaches, and personnel are happy to share what was wrong after everything happened. But, sometimes, players like Cavs veteran Marcus Morris Sr. are willing to be a bit more transparent and say what they feel needs to […]

Although it’s been nearly a week since their season ended, the Cleveland Cavaliers have parted ways with head coach J.B. Bickerstaff and are finally getting in line to ride the coaching carousel. Bickerstaff was dismissed after a season during which the Cavs finished fourth in the Eastern Conference with a 48–34 record and advanced to […]

Sometimes, the NBA isn’t just a league where owners and executives ask, “What have you done for me lately?” when evaluating head coaches. Instead, despite when a team like the Cleveland Cavaliers is bounced in the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Boston Celtics, everything that has happened during J.B. Bickerstaff’s nearly six years at the […]