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Throughout the preseason, the Cleveland Cavaliers have focused on rebounding. Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson wants to make it a core identity this season. To Atkinson, having Cleveland gobble up opportunities leads to even more looks on offense. With the Cavs boasting bigs like Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen and tons of rebounding support, putting […]

There are questions about the Cleveland Cavaliers heading into the 2024-25 season. The most recent for the Cavs is what to do after news broke that Max Strus would be sidelined with an ankle injury. Strus was expected to start on Opening Night as part of Cleveland’s standard starting five. But now that Strus is […]

Despite going 0-4 in preseason action, the Cleveland Cavaliers suffered their most significant offseason loss on the practice floor. The Cavs announced that sharpshooter Max Strus sustained a right ankle sprain during individual workouts. An X-ray and MRI confirmed the severity of the injury and that Strus will be sidelined for at least the next […]

A new feature of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ practice courts at Cleveland Clinic Courts is the four boxes taped around the perimeter. Two are in either corner, and the other two are just above the break of the three-point arc on the wing. The taped-off areas remind Cleveland where the Cavs must go immediately once they […]

Kim Kardashian continues to expand her SKIMS brand by bringing in superstar athletes, and her latest addition is Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell. As the NBA season approaches, Mitchell steps into the spotlight, showcasing SKIMS’ new lineup of Cotton and Stretch underwear in a campaign photographed by Hugh Wilson. This collaboration marks SKIMS’ second year […]

NBA preseason action usually serves as a tune-up for the regular season. However, it carried a little extra meaning when the Detroit Pistons hosted the Cleveland Cavaliers. Sure, it was the first meeting between Cleveland and Detroit, longstanding Central Division rivals. But it was also the first time that Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, and the […]

Although it’s only the preseason, Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson is focused on getting the Cavs up to speed. Atkinson confirmed that the plan is to play his healthy starters against former coach J.B. Bickerstaff’s Detroit Pistons as part of the ramp-up to the regular season opener. That means Cleveland’s core four, Darius Garland, […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are hitting the road for their final two preseason games. Cleveland’s first stop will be in Motor City to take on the Detroit Pistons. Unfortunately, when the Cavs face the Pistons, Cleveland will be without two rotation pieces and an intriguing prospect. After Cleveland wrapped up practice before heading to Detroit, head […]

Cleveland Cavaliers superstar Donovan Mitchell is telling everyone to trick-or-treat and check out his feet this Halloween season. Dropping this Halloween, the Cavs superstar is releasing his D.O.N. Issue #6 in collaboration with HARIBO, the world’s No. 1 gummy bear company, and Adidas. Funnily enough, HARIBO’s Gold Bears are Mitchell’s favorite snack. So, the partnership […]

It’s no secret that Cleveland Cavaliers superstar Donovan Mitchell loves baseball. Although Mitchell loves his New York Mets most of all, he’s quickly embraced the Cleveland Guardians as his second team. So, when the Guardians took on the Detroit Tigers in Game 5 of the American League Divisional Series, Mitchell ensured he was there with […]

With less than hours to go until the Cleveland Cavaliers hosted the Indiana Pacers during preseason play, head coach Kenny Atkinson changed Cleveland’s lineup. The Cavs elected to rest Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, Max Strus, and Sam Merrill. Atkinson said he wanted to do this to get a better look at other players […]

Throughout his NBA career, the Cleveland Cavaliers have asked Dean Wade to be more selfish on offense. That doesn’t mean the Cavs want Wade to be the No. 1 option on offense. Instead, when Wade finds himself open on the perimeter, Cleveland wants him to take the three-point shot. Under new head coach Kenny Atkinson, […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will be without several players when they host the Indiana Pacers for their second preseason contest. Before the game, Cleveland head coach Kenny Atkinson said the Cavs would be without Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Max Strus, Evan Mobley, and Caris LeVert. Soon after Atkinson left and exited the podium, Sam Merrill was […]

The 2024-25 NBA preseason general manager survey is out, and surprisingly, a certain Cleveland Cavaliers superstar was missing. In the 50-question poll, the NBA executives addressed numerous topics, including the best teams, players, coaches, and offseason moves. NBA general managers were prohibited from voting for their team or personnel. One of the topics, the best […]

Things were thrown for a loop early in preseason action for the Cleveland Cavaliers. In the second quarter forward Max Strus exited the Cavs’ first preseason game with a hip injury and did not return. That forced Cleveland head coach Kenny Atkinson to shake things up, altering his game plan on the fly during the […]

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Max Strus exited the Cavs’ first preseason game with a hip injury and did not return. The next day, Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson somewhat cleared the air on Strus’ injury status. While Strus did not participate in the team’s practice on Wednesday, Atkinson wouldn’t firmly say if Strus would suit up […]

There’s been hype surrounding head coach Kenny Atkinson’s new offense during the offseason and training camp. Under Atkinson, the Cavs are expected to utilize a motion-based offense that wants to play with pace and get up three-pointers. There’s also an emphasis on moving the ball and empowering his players to make the right reads. The […]

No matter the team, the No.1 goal for the NBA preseason is to be 100% healthy and ready for the regular season. Unfortunately, that doesn’t appear to be the case for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Before Cleveland hosted the Chicago Bulls for their first preseason matchup, the Cavs lost Emoni Bates to meniscus surgery. However, sharpshooter […]

It’s been a while since Ty Jerome has suited up for the Cleveland Cavaliers. The last time he played for the Cavs was on October 27, 2023, when Cleveland lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder. After that, a nagging ankle injury kept Jerome sidelined. The remainder of the season did not go as planned by […]

Making an NBA debut is always challenging, even after playing during Summer League action. Cleveland Cavaliers rookie Jaylon Tyson is no exception. Although he’s impressed his Cavs teammates with his veteran-like approach, which he shared before Cleveland hosted the Chicago Bulls in preseason action, Tyson still has rookie jitters. “I’m starting to get jitters already,” […]

Cleveland Cavaliers’ All-Star Donovan Mitchell will be the first to admit he’s got a sweet tooth. His go-to guilty pleasure has always been a pack of Haribo Goldbears and this upcoming Halloween season, we’ll see the two sides partner for a long-awaited collaboration. Recently releasing his newest signature Adidas DON Issue 6, Mitchell will expand […]

With a change in coaching from J.B. Bickerstaff to Kenny Atkinson at the helm, the Cleveland Cavaliers expect a different approach this season. Early in training camp, analytics was the most significant new thing the Cavs were embracing under Atkinson. That approach has become clear with how Cleveland wants Darius Garland to shoot more three-pointers […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are coming off back-to-back playoff appearances as the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference. After they were knocked out in the first round in 2023, Cleveland made it past the opening round last season. Unfortunately, the Cavs ran into the eventual champions, the Boston Celtics, in the conference semifinals and were […]

Many have wondered how Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson will fine-tune the offense for a while now. With how the Cavs play two bigs with Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen, Atkinson’s preference for all-out spacing is tricky. However, after spending time with Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors, Atkinson might have something that […]

The WNBA is expanding. The Golden State Valkyries will be the 13th team to be added for the 2025 WNBA season. New franchises in Portland and Toronto have also been announced. However, one Cleveland Cavaliers star doesn’t think the WNBA should stop expansion there. Recently, Cavs guard Donovan Mitchell shared that he believes Cleveland would […]

Iman Shumpert is a big fan of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ Donovan Mitchell — but he believes there’s a ceiling with him as the lead man. Shumpert — who is known for winning a championship with the Cavs back in 2016 — explained that while Mitchell is one of the top players in the league, his […]

For the better part of his NBA career, NBA offenses have been a little awkward for Cleveland Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro. This played a part in Okoro’s quiet free agency. Although Okoro is the Cavs’ best perimeter defender, his offensive warts gave teams with cap space pause. Okoro admitted at media day that, for a […]

For the better part of his career, everyone has wanted Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland to shoot more three-pointers. The latest person to tell Garland to increase his volume during training camp is new Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson. Something Atkinson wants to improve is Cleveland’s 3-point volume. The Cavs ranked eighth in total attempts […]

Cleveland Cavaliers rookie swingman Jaylon Tyson is fighting an uphill battle to start his NBA career. However, to Tyson, the journey is part of reaching the destination. With the rookie overflowing with confidence, it’s hard not to notice him. So, while an uphill battle might seem like a struggle to some, to Tyson, it’s just […]

When the Cleveland Cavaliers hired Kenny Atkinson as their next head coach, many thought Atkinson would reinvigorate the offense. Atkinson’s offensive scheme is a precise, predicated motion-based offense. He wants to play with pace and make three-pointers while moving the ball and empowering his players to make the right reads. However, with the Cavs returning […]

Donovan Mitchell signed a three-year, $150.3 million extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers this offseason. He spoke on it publicly for the first time during the Cavs’ annual media day availability. To Mitchell, it gave him a sense of peace he hadn’t had in a while. “I can come in here now and breathe,” Mitchell said. […]

In their opening-round playoff series against the Orlando Magic, Jarrett Allen was the Cleveland Cavaliers’ unsung hero. However, Allen suffered a cracked rib in Game 4 of the first-round playoff series. Allen would miss the following eight games of the playoff run with an injury that became an ongoing point of contention. Fans and even […]

Moments after the Cleveland Cavaliers saw their season end, word got out that star point guard Darius Garland was fed up. According to reports, Garland’s representation preferred a trade for him if Donovan Mitchell signed a contract extension with Cleveland this summer. The belief was that Mitchell was holding Garland back and that a change […]

Everyone will expect Donovan Mitchell to carry the Cleveland Cavaliers in this season. Mitchell is arguably a top-ten player in the NBA. So, more often than not, Mitchell will put Cleveland on his back with his scoring prowess. While that’s a pretty straightforward strategy, it isn’t the only thing the Cavs can lean on. That’s […]

Managing NBA rotations can be difficult and often thankless for a head coach. Whether you play a tight eight-man group or delve deep into your bench, the results matter. Regarding new Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson, it appears he’s leaving all his cards on the table. Atkinson will lean heavily on superstars like Donovan […]

After coming up short against the Boston Celtics last season, all eyes are on the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavs had a quiet offseason but were able to keep Donovan Mitchell. Cleveland also signed Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen to long-term deals. Finally, the Cavs drafted Jaylon Tyson and named Kenny Atkinson the franchise’s next head […]

Heading into the upcoming NBA season, people are down on the Cleveland Cavaliers. While the Cavs have plenty of star power, they share the same conference with the Philadelphia 76ers, New York Knicks, and defending champion Boston Celtics. But to Cavs superstar Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland is being underestimated. In Mitchell’s eyes, Cleveland can hang with […]

LeBron James is the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. But while James has dismantled several defenses with his scoring, The King has also claimed to be a pass-first player. Although some of his haters may cast some doubts, James has proved to everyone that he is a legitimate playmaker. In the 2019-20 season, when the Los […]

Cleveland Cavaliers superstar Donovan Mitchell is considered one of the NBA’s best. With five consecutive All-Star appearances to his name, Mitchell’s contributions on the court have been undeniable. Despite his well-earned accolades, Mitchell recently expressed his belief that he deserves to be recognized among the top echelon of NBA players, explicitly ranking himself within the […]