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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 […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are a week away from opening training camp. As such, they’ve added four players to Exhibit 10 contracts, allowing them to compete for a roster spot and play for their G League affiliate, the Cleveland Charge, if they don’t earn a place on the team. According to reports, those four players are […]

Based on their offseason moves, the Cleveland Cavaliers firmly believe in what they’ve built. The only new faces coming to the Cavs this season are head coach Kenny Atkinson and rookie swingman Jaylon Tyson. Otherwise, Cleveland has signed critical stars like Donovan Mitchell, Jarrett Allen, and Evan Mobley to long-term deals while bringing back rotational […]

College football is an old man’s game. That was likely always the case. NFL Draft requirements mean that, more often than not, the best players in the NCAA are elder statesmen, especially when compared to standouts in other collegiate sports like basketball and hockey. But in the case of Colorado State Rams kicker Jordan Noyes, […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Isaac Okoro agreed to a three-year, $38 million contract extension on Saturday, securing the Cavs’ starting frontcourt alongside center Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley. Cleveland used its Bird Rights to extend Mobley’s rookie deal on a five-year, $224.3 million contract before Allen inked a three-year, $91 million extension in August. However, […]

Outside of adding Jaylon Tyson to their roster this summer, the Cleveland Cavaliers are running it back next season. According to multiple league sources, the Cavs’ final move heading into training camp was to lock up defensive stalwart Isaac Okoro to a three-year, $38 million contract with $33 million guaranteed. Okoro was the last restricted […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ main focus this offseason has been keeping their roster intact in an effort to finally reach their full potential. That mission is carrying on full speed ahead, following the team’s latest move. The Cavs and forward Isaac Okoro have come to terms on a three-year, 38 million contract, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. […]

The latest edition of the popular NBA2K video game series, 2K25, is finally available, meaning basketball fans worldwide can lace up their sneakers and hit the court to play as their favorite NBA stars. However, fans of the Cleveland Cavaliers may be disappointed with the ratings given to some of their favorite players, especially superstar […]

With less than a month to go until training camp, the Cleveland Cavaliers have recently made several roster moves. After signing Tristan Thompson to a veteran minimum deal, the Cavs are locked into 14 players on their active roster. After bringing over Luke Travers, re-signing Emoni Bates, and signing J.T. Thor, Cleveland is also at […]

After a quiet offseason, the Cleveland Cavaliers have made their first free agency signing. Sources confirm that veteran big man Tristan Thompson and the Cavs have agreed on a one-year contract. A former first-round pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, Thompson will likely start and finish his career with the Cavs. However, it won’t be […]

With NBA 2K25 finally here, fans might be curious to know which Cleveland Cavaliers players are ranked the highest in the franchise’s virtual history. Obviously, Cleveland legend LeBron James and the 2016 NBA Championship-winning squad come to mind. However, several legends from over 50 years of Cavs basketball are also included. Does Donovan Mitchell or […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers and veteran center Tristan Thompson have agreed to a one-year contract, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Tristan Thompson is signing a 1-year deal to return to the Cavs, per @wojespn. Thompson has played 10 of his 13 seasons in Cleveland 🙌 pic.twitter.com/gnjyuBpZI0 — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) September 6, 2024 Thompson, 33, ended up […]

In the world of professional sports, it’s not unusual for renowned athletes to change teams toward the end of their careers. Dwyane Wade exemplifies this trend, having enjoyed a storied career with the Miami Heat before spending time with the Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers. However, Wade’s stint with the Cavaliers is a memorable one […]

It’s no secret that Dwyane Wade and LeBron James are very good friends, and they showed that while playing on the same team as each other. Not only did they come together to form the Big 3 in Miami, but Wade also joined James on the Cleveland Cavaliers for a season. Wade recently opened up […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been at the forefront of trade rumors aplenty over the past few seasons. It seemed rather inevitable for a few insiders that Donovan Mitchell would be leaving the Cavs eventually after the September 2022 blockbuster. But here Mitchell is, still in a Cavs uniform after signing a huge extension with the […]

Expectations are high for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2024-25 season. After losing to the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Semifinals last season, the Cavs hope to build on that momentum and become a severe threat for an NBA title. But Cleveland must battle a tough regular season schedule to reach the summit. While […]

The Eastern Conference underwent some major changes this offseason. While the Boston Celtics retained all of their talent from their championship roster, the New York Knicks made a trade for Mikal Bridges, and the Philadelphia 76ers made the biggest splash in NBA free agency by signing nine-time All-Star Paul George. Then there were the Orlando […]

Despite only taking Jaylon Tyson in the 2024 NBA Draft, the Cleveland Cavaliers will have two rookies heading into this season. That’s because league sources have shared with ClutchPoints that Australian star forward Luke Travers has signed a two-way deal with the Cavs. Those same sources say these talks have been ongoing since early August, […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed on a contract with free agent forward JT Thor. According to The Athletic and Stadium’s Shams Charania, Thor has signed a two-way deal with the Cavs. “Free agent forward JT Thor has agreed on a two-way NBA contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers,” per Charania’s X, formerly known as Twitter. “Thor […]

With high expectations surrounding them, the Cleveland Cavaliers have a challenging 2024-25 regular season in front of them. New head coach Kenny Atkinson will make his Cavs debut on the road against the Toronto Raptors and try to bring a fast-paced, offensive-focused identity to the Cavaliers. However, there’s only so much Atkinson can do from […]

There are plenty of high hopes and expectations for the Cleveland Cavaliers heading into the 2024-25 season. But now that the NBA schedule has been officially announced, the gravity of the upcoming campaign is starting to sink in. This season, new head coach Kenny Atkinson will make his Cavs debut on the road against the […]

Amid swirling trade rumors and intense speculation, the Cleveland Cavaliers have consistently emerged as the front-runners to make a bold move for New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram. As the NBA gears up for the 2024-25 season, the Cavaliers’ interest in Ingram has become more pronounced, marking them as the team most likely to benefit […]

While the 2024 Olympics were a masterclass in American basketball dominance, it was also an open audition for some. If it wasn’t for Australian guard Patty Mills’s heroics during the Paris Olympics, he might not have signed a deal with the Utah Jazz. The same can be said for French forward Guerschon Yabusele, who has […]

Compared to most teams in the NBA, the Cleveland Cavaliers have had a relatively quiet offseason. So far, Cleveland’s only significant addition was Jaylon Tyson through the 2024 NBA Draft. But, after re-signing Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen, the Cavs haven’t made any other free-agency moves. However, that almost changed early into the […]

Although Team USA won its fifth straight gold medal, the player that turned the most heads during the 2024 Paris Olympics was French forward Guerschon Yabusele. While San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama headlined France, Yabusele was the heart and soul of a French team that nearly won against Team USA. In six appearances for […]

After entering the offseason with question marks about their future, the Cleveland Cavaliers were able to pull off the unthinkable this offseason and retain all four of their top players by handing Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen new extensions to remain with the team, and Darius Garland, into the future. If that was […]

Cleveland Cavaliers big man Jarrett Allen is expected to continue garnering trade interest around the NBA, even after signing a three-year extension with the Cavs, according to a report. After signing the three-year deal, Allen can’t be traded until February. But because he signed the extension at the right time, he’ll be eligible to be traded […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers entered the 2024 NBA free agency period with a clear mandate: retain their core and build around it. With a young, talented roster and a promising future, the pressure was on to make the right moves. Did they succeed? Let’s break down their free agency haul and assign grades for each key […]

After signing a three-year, $150.3 million max extension in July, Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star Donovan Mitchell can’t wait for the 2024-25 campaign to begin. Mitchell is coming off last year’s 4-1 Eastern Conference semifinal series loss to the champion Boston Celtics when a left calf strain forced the five-time All-Star to miss Games 4 and 5. […]