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Dallas MavericksWatch Mavericks' Klay Thompson's priceless reaction to huffing smelling salts

Dallas Mavericks veteran sharpshooter Klay Thompson is just as entertaining off the court as he is on it. On Wednesday night, he gave us another goofy moment to add to the collection. Before the Mavs’ preseason finale against the Los Angeles Lakers in Las Vegas, Thompson tried some smelling salts to give him an extra […]

Los Angeles LakersLuka Doncic's Lakers teammate who wants to join him on Slovenian national team

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has a teammate angling to join the Slovenian national team. Jaxson Hayes, a veteran big man going into his seventh NBA season, is reportedly working on finding a way to become a naturalized player once he gets a passport. “That’s my guy, we’re working on getting me a Slovenian […]

Cleveland CavaliersCavs' De'Andre Hunter avoids disastrous knee injury in preseason finale vs. Pistons

There was a short moment on Tuesday night when the Cleveland Cavaliers and fans at Rocket Arena held their collective breaths. A little over six minutes into their NBA preseason finale against the Detroit Pistons, training camp standout De’Andre Hunter stopped Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris on a fast break and poked the ball away […]

Cleveland CavaliersCavs' Darius Garland takes next major step in toe injury recovery before season opener

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson gave a positive update on Darius Garland ahead of the team’s preseason finale at Rocket Arena on Tuesday. “He did some stuff today. He did some 5-on-5 today with the extra work group,” Atkinson revealed to reporters. “So it was live; it was very short. It was a touch… […]

Cleveland CavaliersWhy Lonzo Ball-Isaac Okoro trade was essential for Cavs, Bulls

As usual, Isaac Okoro was greeted by cheers at Rocket Arena and a big hug from Moondog. As usual, Lonzo Ball shared a laugh with Billy Donovan during a break in the action. But instead of pulling up in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ player garage, Okoro rode a bus and had a shorter walk to the […]

Cleveland CavaliersCavs' Kenny Atkinson adds mystery to Sam Merrill's injury

Tipping off their preseason against the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night at Rocket Arena, the Cleveland Cavaliers were surprisingly without starting guard candidate Sam Merrill. In his postgame press conference following the 118-117 loss, Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson provided an update as to why: “Yeah, he’s got a little soreness in his abductor, but […]

Cleveland CavaliersHow Lonzo Ball plans to stay fresh is Cavs' biggest training camp question

The Cleveland Cavaliers are back home in Northeast Ohio after spending six days of training camp in Bradenton, Florida. Pleased with the combination of team-building activities and on-court execution, Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson has his focus areas for the wine and gold as the preseason opens Tuesday night against the Chicago Bulls. “We obviously […]

Cleveland CavaliersCavs training camp notes: Jaylon Tyson's rotational leap is coming

After deviating from their original practice plans on Thursday, the Cleveland Cavaliers came back indoors on Friday, the fourth day of training camp at IMG Academy. Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson explained that they were initially supposed to return to the court following a track session to condition. Instead, Donovan Mitchell pleaded his case for […]

Cleveland CavaliersCavs training camp observations: Lonzo Ball's impact, team bonding at IMG

Thursday was much different for the Cleveland Cavaliers than the first two days of training camp, as they spent their third afternoon off the basketball court. With so many amenities on the campus of IMG Academy, Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson wants to take advantage. “I was in the Olympics last year with Team France. […]

Cleveland CavaliersCavs training camp observations: Jarrett Allen adjusting to 5-out

It was a much more intense Day 2 of training camp for the Cleveland Cavaliers at IMG Academy than when they arrived on Tuesday. “I don’t know how long we were out there. It was a long, tough practice with a scrimmage at the end,” Kenny Atkinson told reporters in Bradenton, Florida, at the gym. […]

Cleveland CavaliersCavs training camp observations: Evan Mobley's next step, De'Andre Hunter standing out

After a fun-filled start to the week at Media Day back home, the Cleveland Cavaliers got to business on Tuesday afternoon at IMG Academy. “I think our buildup to this, with guys coming in early on their own, it makes this transition to training camp easier,” Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson told a handful of […]

Cleveland CavaliersDarius Garland, Max Strus positive injury updates provide hope at Cavs Media Day

The Cleveland Cavaliers will be without Max Strus and Darius Garland to start the 2025-26 season, as both are recovering from surgery. At Cavs Media Day, the players themselves provided updates on their situations. Having had a procedure done on his left great toe in early June, Garland has a date in mind for his […]

Cleveland CavaliersExclusive: Craig Porter Jr. taking initiative for Cavs in 'prove yourself' league

Heading into his third NBA season, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Craig Porter Jr. is taking a proactive approach. His voice is as urgent as it’s ever been, exuding a stern tone when describing how he plans to attack training camp and earn the organization’s trust from top to bottom. “Just being one of those guys when […]

Cleveland CavaliersHow Jarrett Allen fits in the Cavs' 'Core Four' pecking order

As long as the Cleveland Cavaliers have had their Core Four intact, the organization has stood by its side from the top down. There’s good reason for that if the last two league champions are used as a measuring stick for success. “The last three years, we’ve had the third-best record in the NBA, third […]

Cleveland CavaliersCavaliers officially reveal 2025 training camp roster

The Cleveland Cavaliers made their 2025 training camp roster official on Friday evening. Just a few days before Media Day at Rocket Arena on Monday and training camp next week at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, the team sent out a press release revealing who will be on the team for preseason. The following players […]

Cleveland CavaliersWhy Kenny Atkinson is declaring Cavs championship ready

A renewed energy and enthusiasm permeated the Cleveland Cavaliers’ practice facility on Tuesday morning in Independence, as team president Koby Altman and head coach Kenny Atkinson addressed the media for the first time since May’s premature playoff exit. “I like our toughness. I like our makeup. I like our identity. I love our leadership,” Atkinson […]

Cleveland CavaliersCavs, Thomas Bryant agree to 1-year contract

The Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed to a one-year contract with free agent big man Thomas Bryant, a league source confirmed to ClutchPoints. The news was first reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania. Bryant will command the wine-and-gold’s 16th roster spot, leaving only one regular slot and one two-way slot open. As a member of the Indiana […]

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