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The Cleveland Cavaliers entered the 2025 NBA Draft not in search of a savior. They were in pursuit of fine-tuning. With a roster already packed with star power and versatility, the Cavs approached draft night with a sharpened vision. They needed to reinforce their backcourt depth and add developmental upside on the wing. Fresh off […]

With LeBron James opting into his $52.6 million player option for the 2025-2026 season, many assume he is returning for one final season. However, NBA reporter Kevin O’Connor proposed an interesting trade idea that the Cleveland Cavaliers could offer the Los Angeles Lakers to bring ‘The King’ back home for one last ride. The Cavaliers […]

LeBron James has spent each of the last seven seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers. When he joined the team, it was widely assumed that the all-time great wouldn’t have many great years left. Instead, the best small forward ever has defied Father Time and is slated to play in a record 23rd NBA season. […]

After the Cleveland Cavaliers signed Sam Merrill to a new contract, there seems to be some notions that the team won’t retain Ty Jerome this summer, leading to his departure. On top of the Cavs also trading for Lonzo Ball for Isaac Okoro, there’s more evidence that the Sixth Man of the Year finalist is […]

This NBA free agency cycle doesn’t have the stars that it sometimes does, but there are still plenty of quality players who can make an impact in a playoff series that will be hitting the open market. Ty Jerome, who played some of the best basketball of his career at the end of the 2024-25 […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill plans to re-sign with the franchise on a four-year, $38 million deal, according to a report Saturday from ESPN’s Shams Charania. The Cavaliers reached the agreement with Merrill’s agents, Kieran Piller and Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports, ahead of the NBA’s free-agency period. The deal keeps Merrill in Cleveland through […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Chicago Bulls finalized a player-for-player trade Saturday morning ahead of the NBA’s free-agency period, swapping guard Lonzo Ball for forward Isaac Okoro. The deal was first reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania. The move marks a key roster adjustment for both franchises with Cleveland looking to reinforce its defense and depth, while […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers shook things up by acquiring Lonzo Ball in a trade with the Chicago Bulls. In exchange, the Bulls will get Isaac Okoro.  As a result, Cavaliers fans are using social media to make their voices heard in response to the trade. On the Cavs Nation X page, responses began to come in […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are making a big move as they look to reload for next season. Cleveland is trading with the Chicago Bulls for Lonzo Ball, per ESPN. In return the Bulls are getting Isaac Okoro. The Bulls were rumored to be actively shopping Ball in recent days. He finished this past season with a […]

The Phoenix Suns seemed to be fielding calls from almost anybody when they were trying to find a trade partner for Kevin Durant. Even though Durant had his preferred destinations, the Suns still made sure to do their due diligence and find the best deal that could help them in the long run. In the […]

After Game 7 of the NBA Finals, Iman Shumpert divulged some details about a potential LeBron James surgery (when they were Cleveland Cavaliers teammates) that had not been previously known. In the aftermath of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Game 7 victory against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday, much was understandably made of the impact of […]

In the high-stakes world of NBA deals, only the bold dare make shocks happen. The Cleveland Cavaliers tried just that. According to Yahoo Sports’ Kevin O’Connor, they pushed forward with talks to land Kevin Durant from the Suns and dangled none other than Darius Garland, their dynamic young star, in the mix. Up against juggernauts, […]

In a Twitter moment that resonated across the NBA, Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell shared his reaction after Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton collapsed with a ruptured Achilles early in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. “These calf strains ain’t no joke man!! Praying for Ty 🙏🏾🙏🏾,” Mitchell, the Cavaliers franchise ace, posted, capturing the genuine […]

The influence of martial arts’ legend Lee Jun-fan, or Bruce Lee, has not only transcended sports, film, and fashion, but it’s also broken barriers around the world in connecting people with Lee’s common language. His iconic black and yellow jumpsuit has made appearances in the Kill Bill films as well as the favorited Nike Kobe 5 […]

Cleveland Cavaliers fans have reason to celebrate this week when local legend Jawad Williams returned to the team in a new role. Williams, once a standout at St. Edward High School in nearby Lakewood, now joins Kenny Atkinson’s coaching staff as an assistant coach and player development leader. This addition brings major hometown connection and international […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers don’t exactly have a rich history. However, they turned things around after the arrival of LeBron James followed by the current era that has propelled the franchise back to relevancy. After a disappointing second-round exit at the hands of the Indiana Pacers, the Cavs will look forward to the offseason to make […]

The Memphis Grizzlies had no reason to wait for the NBA Finals to wrap up before making a significant offseason move. Getting Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, and four first-rounders plus a swap option from the Orlando Magic for Desmond Bane was too good of an offer to pass up. There are plenty of reasons to […]

When Nick Chubb posted his farewell message to Cleveland, emotions ran high across the city. As the sports world reacted, Cleveland Cavaliers star, Donovan Mitchell, kept it simple yet powerful. “🦇🦇🦇”, Mitchell commented. The connection between the two goes beyond shared stardom. Both arrived in Cleveland and immediately embraced the city’s culture. Both carried the […]

Cleveland Cavaliers’ star Donovan Mitchell is one of the few faces over at Adidas Basketball leading the charge in new and innovative footwear. While his signature sneakers are one of the more unique silhouettes on the market, they’re consistently amplified by his winning mentality and explosive play on the court. In just a few days, […]

After earning the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, the Cleveland Cavaliers were stunningly eliminated by the Indiana Pacers in the second round of the NBA playoffs, leaving the team’s fans and analysts wondering if the 2025 offseason could be one of change. In particular, could Darius Garland be on the move? Popular NBA […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are preparing for the offseason, and there has been some speculation that the team could trade Darius Garland. However, amid the rumor buzz, the Cavs’ star point guard recently underwent surgery. On Monday, the Cavs announced that the 25-year-old point guard had a successful surgery on his toe. It’s said that Darius […]

The Orlando Magic continue to surface in trade speculation as the franchise prepares for a pivotal offseason, and NBA insider Zach Lowe believes two prominent guards should be on the team’s radar: Anfernee Simons and Darius Garland. On a recent episode of The Zach Lowe Show, Lowe discussed the potential availability of both guards and […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are not wasting time as they prepare for the 2025 NBA Draft. With two second-round picks in hand, the team recently worked out Temple forward Steve Settle III, a 6-foot-10 sharpshooter who could quietly become one of this year’s late steals. Settle is not your typical big man. He spent his first […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are on the cusp of greatness. After back-to-back Western Conference Finals appearances, the franchise has established itself as a perennial contender in the West, led by the electrifying Anthony Edwards. Yet, as the 2025 playoffs showed, the Wolves still lack the offensive firepower and playmaking depth needed to break through and capture […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers enter this offseason at a crossroads, frustrated by another early playoff exit, yet far from lost. Their second-round loss to the Indiana Pacers has intensified trade speculation surrounding Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen, but despite the noise, the most prudent path forward for the Cavs may be one of patience, not panic. […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are at a crossroads as a team. They have had the same core since 2022, and while their regular-season record improved every year, they never made it to the Eastern Conference Finals, flaming out in the first or second rounds. No one on the team is getting any younger. If it’s time […]

There are now less than four weeks until the 2025 NBA Draft. Between now and then, there is going to be a lot of talk about which teams around the NBA will explore the possibility of making trades up and down the draft board. Multiple rumors also will include various trade scenarios involving All-Star-level talents […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers may not be in the playoffs anymore, but two of their most iconic former players just gave fans a moment to remember. After Game 5 of the Knicks and Pacers series at Madison Square Garden, Kevin Love and JR Smith shared an emotional reunion on the court. The scene unfolded as the […]

After another painful exit in the Western Conference Finals, the Minnesota Timberwolves find themselves looking for answers. Despite boasting a core led by Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert, and having made a bold move to acquire Julius Randle last offseason, the Wolves have again fallen short of the NBA Finals. With the franchise’s luxury tax […]

Could the Cleveland Cavaliers trade Darius Garland this offseason? Nothing is guaranteed to come to fruition, but Cavs insider Chris Fedor recently suggested an intriguing trade idea involving Garland and Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs, via Cleveland Cavaliers on cleveland.com’s YouTube channel. “I think there’s a framework, and I say framework because salary stuff becomes […]

After enduring a postseason that fell short of expectations, the Cleveland Cavaliers now face a different kind of challenge. One that could reshape their roster well before tip-off next season. The Cavs remain firmly committed to their young core. However, looming financial constraints complicate their ability to retain two key contributors in Ty Jerome and […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers may have exited the postseason earlier than hoped, but they didn’t walk away from the year empty-handed. Sure, it still stings to watch the Eastern Conference Finals from their couch. However, the Cavs might have gained something just as valuable as playoff wins with the latest round of NBA awards: Undeniable validation […]

Evan Mobley’s 2024-25 season was the culmination of years of potential, patience, and promise finally crystallizing into something undeniable. Crowned the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year and named to the All-Defensive First Team for the second time in his young career, the 23-year-old big man has emphatically arrived as one of the league’s premier […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers were eliminated in the second round of the NBA Playoffs after suffering a 114-105 Game 5 loss to the Indiana Pacers. It’s the second consecutive year in which Cleveland exits the postseason in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. With the team receiving plenty of flak, it appears one former champion is tired of […]

Another year has passed and the Donovan Mitchell-led Cleveland Cavaliers core couldn’t get past the second round of the playoffs yet again. The 2024-25 campaign was supposed to be different for these Cavs; they won 64 games in the regular season and were poised for a deep run in the playoffs considering how excellent they’ve […]

After a crushing five-game exit at the hands of the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, the Cleveland Cavaliers find themselves at a crossroads. For Koby Altman, the team’s President of Basketball Operations, the path forward is clear. It begins with Cavs superstar guard Darius Garland. In a 45-minute postmortem of a once-promising season, […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ season may have ended in disappointment, but Cavs President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman isn’t ready to hit the panic button and make a reckless trade. Far from it. After watching his team fall in five games to the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, the Cavs’ President of Basketball Operations […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers earned the one-seed in the Eastern Conference this year, but their roster could look a lot different next season. The Cavaliers are expected to be one of the teams operating as a second apron team next year, which will make retaining some of their key free agents difficult because there are significant […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors are already swirling around the NBA world. Bill Simmons recently proposed a possible Giannis for Evan Mobley trade on his podcast. Although Giannis is the better player, Simmons explained why the deal could make sense. “Mobley for Giannis straight up, what do you think? We could do the deal on July […]