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Nearly midway into the 2023-24 NBA regular season, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been one of the Eastern Conference’s more polarizing teams. After last season’s strong, albeit disappointing campaign and a stellar offseason, the Cavs are only a few games above .500 and are struggling through a two-game losing streak. Many were hoping, Cleveland included, that […]

New year, new me was for sure something the Toronto Raptors had in mind when they sent OG Anunoby to the New York Knicks for a package headlined by RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley. Although the biggest names in this trade will be Anunoby and Barrett, Quickley has the biggest upside of any players involved. […]

Riding the momentum of a two-game winning streak and getting back Donovan Mitchell when hosting the Milwaukee Bucks, the Cleveland Cavaliers came out guns blazing. In the first half, the Bucks looked like a team eager to return home after a road trip, having never led and trailed by as many as 15 points against […]

After a strong statement win over the Chicago Bulls, the Cleveland Cavaliers followed it up with an even stronger dub over the Dallas Mavericks. Sure, it helped that the Cavs could get Caris LeVert back against the Mavs after Cleveland’s swingman was dealing with a sore left knee. But heading back home to host the […]

After the NBA suspended Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green indefinitely for striking Phoenix Suns big man Jusuf Nurkic in the head, there’s been endless speculation about Green’s future in The Bay. There’s little need to rehash years of Green’s history as an antagonist, but it’s safe to say it came into play with this […]

With no Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, or Evan Mobley as of late, the Cleveland Cavaliers have needed everyone else to step up. One player who’s stood out more than others for Cleveland is rookie Craig Porter Jr., who is starting in place of Garland at point guard in the Cavs rotation. Porter Jr., who went […]

It’s been over a week since the Cleveland Cavaliers last saw Donovan Mitchell on the floor, and fans are in a tizzy. Mitchell has been sidelined with a non-COVID-related illness after chipping in 37 points, six assists, and two blocks in Cleveland’s 135-130 overtime win over the Houston Rockets. While not having Mitchell has been […]

As the saying goes, teamwork makes the dream work, and it’s emblematic of the Cleveland Cavaliers stealing a 109-95 win on the road against the Chicago Bulls. How Cleveland snuck into Chicago and won without Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, Caris LeVert, Donovan Mitchell and Sam Merrill is impressive. But it’s the perfect example of how […]

This past Thursday, which was the first-ever World Basketball Day, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced the nominees for its Class of 2024. At least six of these nominees have ties to the Cleveland Cavaliers in some way or another, whether it’s from their time as a player or a coach. Here are the […]

Down to only ten players, the Cleveland Cavaliers somehow pulled off their most impressive win of the season before Christmas against the Chicago Bulls. It gave Cavs fans plenty of Christmas cheer, and in their upcoming road battle with the Dallas Mavericks, Cleveland fans could be getting an even bigger gift: A Donovan Mitchell return […]

It might be getting snowier on the shores of Lake Erie but within the confines of Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, the Cleveland Cavaliers are making it rain. Since returning home from a three-game losing road trip losing streak, on top of losing Evan Mobley and Darius Garland until early 2024, the Cavs have been letting it […]

After missing out when the Cleveland Cavaliers hosted the Utah Jazz and the New Orleans Pelicans, Donovan Mitchell will be unavailable when the team takes to the Windy City to face the Chicago Bulls due to an illness. The illness Mitchell is dealing with is thankfully not COVID-related. But this still will be the tenth […]

After missing when the Cleveland Cavaliers hosted the Utah Jazz, Donovan Mitchell will be unavailable against the New Orleans Pelicans due to an illness. The illness Mitchell is dealing with is thankfully not COVID-related. But this still will be the ninth game the Cavs star has missed this season after being sidelined earlier this year […]

If Might Guy were real and an NBA fan, he would’ve loved the performance put on by the Cleveland Cavaliers in their win over the Utah Jazz. That’s because the Cavs, who were missing Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, and Donovan Mitchell for this matchup, had to dig deep and lean on the power of youth […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers added a surprising name to their latest injury report for Wednesday’s home game against the Utah Jazz. Leading up to the tilt with his former team, Cavs superstar Donovan Mitchell is listed as questionable due to an illness. To give you an idea of the severity of the illness, Mitchell could not […]

When the news broke that the Cleveland Cavaliers would be without Darius Garland and Evan Mobley until early 2024, the immediate reaction was that their season was over. Cleveland was already on a three-game losing skid and looked lost on the court. So when it was announced that Mobley’s knee and Garland’s jaw would keep […]

Heading into a late December tilt between the Houston Rockets and Cleveland Cavaliers, everyone was focused on the possible battle between Donovan Mitchell and Dillon Brooks after their explosive fracas last year. Mitchell didn’t disappoint, finishing the night with 37 points and six assists as Cleveland’s de facto point guard. Brooks, meanwhile, didn’t disappoint either, […]

This season, Cleveland Cavaliers big man Jarrett Allen has been put in an interesting position every time the team takes the hardwood. No, not all the outside haters are merely waiters at his table of success after last season’s meltdown against the New York Knicks. Instead, he’s in a unique position, bringing a knife to […]

Different places but the same faces is the main theme heading into an upcoming matchup between Donovan Mitchell, Dillon Brooks, and their two squads, the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Houston Rockets. Neither player liked the other when the Cavs star was with the Utah Jazz and Brooks was with the Memphis Grizzlies. They would battle […]

In the wake of the news that Evan Mobley and Darius Garland would be sidelined until early 2024, vultures began to circle the Cleveland Cavaliers. Losing Mobley and Garland is a huge blow for Cleveland and will impact their style of play and whether they can keep winning without either player. If the losses pile […]

It felt like the season was over when the news broke that the Cleveland Cavaliers would be without Evan Mobley and Darius Garland until at least early 2024. Garland is vital for everything Cleveland does on offense while Mobley is critical for the Cavs to match the Minnesota Timberwolves in terms of defensive prowess. In […]

After two frustrating losses at the hands of the Boston Celtics to cap off their road trip, the Cleveland Cavaliers might’ve been hit with a season-ending one-two punch. Cavs star point guard Darius Garland suffered a fractured jaw after colliding with Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis and will miss at least four weeks after a […]

NBA trade season is officially open, with 81 players who signed contracts as free agents the previous summer becoming eligible to be dealt. With all the new faces now available, speculation will ramp up across the league on who will go where until Feb. 8, the last day that trades can occur. Other than OG […]

Heading into 2023-24, the Cleveland Cavaliers felt good about their depth and overall rotation after the offseason. The Cavs added Max Strus, Georges Niang, Damian Jones and Ty Jerome in free agency over the summer, also signing second-round selection Emoni Bates and undrafted free agent Craig Porter Jr. to two-way contracts. All in all, for […]

Even though he squashed such speculation during training camp, Donovan Mitchell’s future with the Cleveland Cavaliers will always be a subject of looming interest league-wide. Case in point: The Brooklyn Nets could be in the mix to acquire Mitchell via trade if the New York Knicks cannot, according to Matt Moore of Action Network. “ESPN’s […]

After coming up short in the closing moments of a 120-113 loss to the Boston Celtics on Tuesday, the Cleveland Cavaliers are back at it on the parquet once again Thursday night in Bean Town. Unfortunately, the Cavs will still be without a few key faces versus the Celtics, with Emoni Bates (NBA G League […]

When last season wrapped for the Cleveland Cavaliers, All-Star big man Jarrett Allen was the butt of every joke and every meme on NBA social spheres. That’s right. Memes. The DNA of the soul. They shape our will. They are the culture and they are everything we pass on. Expose someone to anger long enough […]

After falling flat in the second half of a 104-94 loss to the Orlando Magic, the Cleveland Cavaliers are back at it once again Tuesday night in Bean Town against the Boston Celtics for the second half of a tough back-to-back. Unfortunately, the Cavs will still be without a few key faces versus the Celtics, […]

Finding themselves in an eighteen-point hole, the Cleveland Cavaliers turned to Tristan Thompson to bail them out with his energy, hustle, and athleticism. No, the year isn’t 2016, when Thompson and the Cavs were at their heyday. Instead, in a contest against the Orlando Magic in the Year of our Lord 2023, Thompson was the […]

Currently on a three-game winning streak and still traveling on a lengthy Eastern Conference road trip, the Cleveland Cavaliers could be without a few key faces when they head to the Magic Kingdom to take on the Orlando Magic on Monday. The Cavs will be without Emoni Bates (NBA G League Assignment), Ty Jerome (ankle), […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are flying under the radar despite the fact they’re starting to heat up at the right time. The Cavs have won three games in a row, with two strong wins over the Orlando Magic and Miami Heat, and have gone 10-5 in their last 15 games. While there have been struggles to […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers needed a spark against the Miami Heat on Friday, staring down the barrel of a 16-point deficit early in the second quarter. The starting unit looked shaky and All-Star guard Darius Garland had racked up four quick, questionable fouls. It forced the Cavs to lean on Craig Porter Jr., someone who has […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have a 15-49 record when facing the Miami Heat in South Beach. In their last 10 visits, the Cavs are 2-8 when facing the Heat within the confines of the Kaseya Center. That’s not just from when Cleveland was rebuilding without LeBron James either. That 10-game snippet spans all the way back […]

Currently on a two-game winning streak and heading out on a lengthy Eastern Conference road trip, the Cleveland Cavaliers could be without a few key faces when they head to South Beach to take on the Miami Heat on Friday. The Cavs will be without Emoni Bates (NBA G League Assignment), Ty Jerome (ankle), Caris […]

Heading into their matchup with the Orlando Magic, there was legitimate concern about how the Cleveland Cavaliers would find an offensive rhythm. Before tipoff, the Magic had the league’s third-best defense, allowing only 109.3 points per 100 possession. While Orlando’s defense seemed impenetrable, it wasn’t invincible — the Magic struggle to contain opponents in transition, […]

The way the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Orlando Magic have rebuilt their foundation is fascinatingly similar. While the Cavs have already dipped their toes into the postseason waters, the Magic appear primed to follow suit. Both rely on strong guard play and are expecting their otherworldly big man to be part of their future. Both […]

Recently, when the Cleveland Cavaliers were wrapping up practice, forward Isaac Okoro shared with the media that he would like to be an actor once he retires. He shared with ClutchPoints that EGOT-winning actress Viola Davis is his muse and loves anything she performs in. Okoro was stumped when asked who would play him in […]

With the knockout portion of the NBA In-Season Tournament underway, the Cleveland Cavaliers get a brief reprieve during the 82-game grind. Despite going 3-1 in the Group Stage format of the inaugural competition, the Cavs didn’t qualify as the lone Eastern Conference Wild Card. Instead, they get a chance to rest, recover, and prepare for […]

Already a month into the 2023-24 NBA season and there are already awards to be handed out. For those who don’t know, the NBA names the top player in the Eastern and Western Conferences every week. Meanwhile, they also name the top player, rookie, and coach for the Eastern and Western Conferences toward the start […]