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Although the Memphis Grizzlies had 12 players down and were playing on the second night of a back-to-back, they gave the Cleveland Cavaliers everything they had and then some. At halftime, Memphis was up 51-48, and it felt like the Cavs were about to hit a new low point on an already tumultuous season. But, […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ season has been topsy-turvy because of injuries, the most recent one impacting Donovan Mitchell. Mitchell, who has been dealing with a bothersome knee injury and fractured nose, has been sidelined for the better part of Cleveland’s schedule after the All-Star break. In only 10 appearances during that stretch, Mitchell hasn’t looked like […]

On the fourth episode of his ‘Mind the Game’ podcast with JJ Redick, LeBron James reminisced about the most famous play of his long and storied NBA career, his late chasedown block of Andre Iguodala during the Cleveland Cavaliers’ Game 7 victory over the Golden State Warriors in the 2016 Finals. And during the conversation, […]

The biggest news across the league that will 100 percent influence the NBA playoff picture surrounds Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo going down on Tuesday night with a non-contact left calf injury. The Bucks, who are barely clinging to the 2-seed in the East, are now set to be without their leader in what has […]

With only three games to go until the playoffs start, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been in a free fall. No, that doesn’t mean Cleveland assistant coach Luke Walton controls the team’s practice music on “Luke Walton Wednesdays” with Tom Petty on blast. Instead, the Cavs have slipped from a top-three record in the Eastern Conference […]

Even if they go undefeated over their three games left in the regular season, the Cleveland Cavaliers will fall two wins just short of their win total from last season. For some, where winning is the only thing, that would mean this iteration of the Cavs is inferior to last year’s group. But, for everyone […]

The New York Knicks’ fortunes have swayed in the wind over the last week or so. They’ve wrapped their heads around the idea that All-Star Julius Randle will not return this season, and they’ve successfully worked OG Anunoby and Mitchell Robinson back into the rotation. They lost an easy game last week against the Chicago […]

LeBron James seems determined to play alongside Bronny James, his oldest son, in the NBA. And if LeBron’s Lakers do poorly in the Play-In or the playoffs, Paul Pierce is suggesting a blockbuster trade involving LeBron, Donovan Mitchell, and the Cleveland Cavaliers. On FS1’s “Undisputed” program today, Pierce laid out two potential scenarios for Bronny’s […]

When Cleveland Cavaliers superstar Donovan Mitchell has been on the court lately, it’s clear he still isn’t 100%. His bothersome knee is holding him back physically. Mitchell remains hobbled by the injury, keeping him from having the usual explosiveness and speed that allows him to dominate opponents offensively. This knee injury and a nasal fracture […]

In the midst of a season that has seen the Cleveland Cavaliers forge a formidable presence in the Eastern Conference, the conversation around the organization has often turned to the contributions of their stalwart center, Jarrett Allen. Recently, Allen opened up about a variety of topics, per Sportskeeda’s Mark Medina, including his take on not […]

LOS ANGELES, CA — If there’s one thing that Paul George and the LA Clippers have found a blueprint for, it’s these afternoon weekend games. Sunday was another example of a big comeback after a slow start. The Clippers defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday afternoon, 120-118. LA overcame a 26-point deficit midway through the […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are officially a 50-win team after winning seven out of their last 10 games. This gives them a lot of momentum heading into the last games of the regular season and playoffs. But, there was a Jarrett Allen and Darius Garland-sized roadblock in front of them before getting this impressive record. […]

During this five-game road trip, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been in disarray on the floor. Between the balancing act of Donovan Mitchell’s recovery from a bothersome knee injury and a lack of effort from key starters, the Cavs have struggled to find their center. Despite this, Cleveland can still roll things back and stick to […]

We’re back at it with another NBA betting prediction and pick for Sunday’s slate of action as the stage is set for the next cross-conference matchup between playoff bound teams. The Cleveland Cavaliers will visit the Los Angeles Clippers as both teams look for important wins at the season’s end. Check out our NBA odds series for our Cavaliers-Clippers […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Golden State Warriors by a final score of 108-106 on Friday night. It was a huge victory for Dallas, as they earned the win despite Luka Doncic’s injury absence. PJ Washington stepped up in a pivotal manner and scored 32 points to lead Dallas. The Warriors-Mavericks clash also […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will head to Southern California on Saturday at Crypto for a showdown with the Los Angeles Lakers. We’re here to share our NBA odds series, make a Cavaliers-Lakers prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Cavaliers lost 122-101 to the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday in Arizona. Unfortunately, they fell […]

Considering most things coming out of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 122-101 loss to the Phoenix Suns weren’t noteworthy, Donovan Mitchell’s performance more than stood out. Mitchell, who has been dealing with a bothersome knee injury since Cleveland exited the All-Star break, hasn’t been on the court lately. The performance he gave against the Suns wasn’t peak […]

Although it’s a safe bet for Cleveland when Cavaliers stars Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell run the offense individually or together, it isn’t a surefire thing — especially in the playoffs. When last season came to an unexpected end at the hands of the New York Knicks, the Cavs knew they had to be less […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are in the desert to take on the Phoenix Suns Wednesday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Cavaliers-Suns prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Cavaliers are coming off a game against the Utah Jazz, so […]

Heading into their road stop in Salt Lake City to face the Utah Jazz, the banged-up Cleveland Cavaliers added a new face to the injury report in Cavs star Donovan Mitchell. Mitchell, who has been battling a bothersome left knee for the last month, won’t face his former team in the first game in a […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers enter Tuesday night’s matchup with the Utah Jazz facing a scenario where they could possibly pull closer to the Milwaukee Bucks for the 2-seed in the Eastern Conference. At 45-30 overall, the Cavs find themselves in an interesting spot since every single game could result in them moving up or down the […]

Everything is up in the air for Donovan Mitchell’s knee and the future of the Cleveland Cavaliers season. After shutting things down for six games to allow more time for his bothersome knee to heal, Mitchell still isn’t quite the same player he was at the beginning of the season for the Cavs. Since returning […]

The Houston Rockets and Cleveland Cavaliers have been doing well in the past year. One of them is slowly ascending to shatter the dreams of a LeBron James and Stephen Curry matchup in the NBA play-ins while the other comfortably sits third in the Eastern Conference standings. However, one player who got to see the […]

To kick off a lengthy five-game road trip, the Cleveland Cavaliers looked completely overmatched against the reigning NBA champion Denver Nuggets, getting blown out on Easter afternoon, 130-101. This drubbing was the Cavs’ fifth loss in their last seven games, as the season continues to go in the wrong direction with the playoffs almost here. […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will travel to Colorado to face the Denver Nuggets on Easter Sunday at Ball Arena. We’re here to share our NBA odds series, make a Cavaliers-Nuggets prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Cavaliers defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 117-114 on Friday at home. They led 57-55 at halftime. Then, […]

Cleveland Cavaliers big man Evan Mobley has admitted that this season has been different for him personally. Typically known for his durability on the court, Mobley has missed 32 games for Cleveland this season due to a sprained ankle or knee surgery. In what many had hoped would be a year three leap into superstardom, […]

Heading into their home matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers, the Cleveland Cavaliers were looking for stability on the court. Sure, the rash of injuries the Cavs have dealt with have and continues to play a part in that. But, to some Cleveland players, this late-season grind wasn’t just a journey the Cavs had to endure […]

Wait and see. That’s the position Brooklyn Nets fans find themselves in with the team’s miserable 2023-24 campaign nearly in the books. However, the grace period can only last so long for General Manager Sean Marks. For many fans, it’s already run out. Marks has come under fire after reportedly rejecting a Houston Rockets offer […]

The Philadelphia 76ers fell to the Cleveland Cavaliers despite holding their star backcourt of Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland to 28 combined points. Georges Niang, who just left the Sixers for the Cavs this offseason, shot the lights out and helped the Cavs secure the win. Niang scored a game-high 25 points on 10-14 shooting […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (39-35) played the Cleveland Cavaliers (45-29) in their final matchup of the regular season. The Sixers once again played the Cavs super well, fighting in a tough game that went down to the wire. Philly lost 117-114. Let’s break down the 76ers’ defeat. 76ers player notes: Tyrese Maxey: 16 points, 2 rebounds, […]

Before the Cleveland Cavaliers hosted the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night, there were many questions regarding who was and wasn’t available for Cleveland. While Donovan Mitchell was able to suit up after missing six games due to a bothersome knee injury, the Cavs were without Dean Wade (knee), Caris LeVert (wrist) and Craig Porter Jr. […]

The NBA season seems like it just started. From the very first NBA In-Season Tournament to a hectic trade deadline that once again involved star players coming up in rumors, we have now reached the conclusion of the regular season. Every team in the league has 10 or fewer games remaining on their schedule, and […]

Although the Cleveland Cavaliers have less than ten games to go until the playoffs start, they’ve been missing Donovan Mitchell for quite a while. Mitchell has missed Cleveland’s last six games due to a bothersome sore knee, with the Cavs going 2-4 in that stretch. With Mitchell possibly returning to action against the Philadelphia 76ers […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have found themselves in a bit of a rut, as they have gone just 3-7 over their past ten games to lose control of the number two seed in the Eastern Conference. While the Cavs play on the court hasn’t been great, injuries certainly haven’t helped them, and their starting backcourt duo […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are on the road to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers Friday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a 76ers-Cavaliers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The 76ers are 39-34 this season, and they lost four of their last five games. […]

Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert claims he is confident that the team will be able to sign All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell to an extension this upcoming summer, according to Tom Withers of The Associated Press. Mitchell, who still has two more years left on his current five-year, $163 million contract, will be able to opt […]

Although the Cleveland Cavaliers have been dealing with injuries all season, some bright spots have shined through the murkiness. The best example is Sam Merill, who bounced around the NBA and G League before carving out a spot with the Cavs last season. For the longest time, Merrill never really played for Cleveland. But that […]

To say the 2023-24 NBA season has been topsy-turvy for the Milwaukee Bucks would be an understatement. They began the year 30-13, but still felt compelled to fire first-year coach Adrian Griffin. The Bucks have gone 16-13 since that decision, with Doc Rivers being the man in charge for the majority of those games. Milwaukee […]

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach J.B. Bickerstaff recently shared with ClutchPoints that he was optimistic about having Donovan Mitchell back before the postseason. Well, Bickerstaff’s optimism is seemingly manifesting things into existence, making the Cavs a more complete team in the closing moments of the regular season. Mitchell is slated to return when Cleveland hosts the […]