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Heading into their matchup with the Orlando Magic, there was legitimate concern about how the Cleveland Cavaliers would find an offensive rhythm. Before tipoff, the Magic had the league’s third-best defense, allowing only 109.3 points per 100 possession. While Orlando’s defense seemed impenetrable, it wasn’t invincible — the Magic struggle to contain opponents in transition, […]

The way the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Orlando Magic have rebuilt their foundation is fascinatingly similar. While the Cavs have already dipped their toes into the postseason waters, the Magic appear primed to follow suit. Both rely on strong guard play and are expecting their otherworldly big man to be part of their future. Both […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have had an up and down season thus far, but Cavs guard Donovan Mitchell has continued to be an offensive force. Few people can stop the Cavs star from getting what he wants offensively but, at least for one stretch, Patrick Beverly was able to shut Mitchell down with some help from […]

The NBA season carries on with a week seven matchup between the Orlando Magic and Cleveland Cavaliers. Our NBA odds series continues with a Magic-Cavaliers prediction and pick. All good things cannot last forever, and in the case of the Orlando Magic, their win streak reached an end. The Magic were on an incredible nine-game […]

Given that basketball is a competitive sport, fights and heated altercations happen once in a while. Although it’s mostly between two opposing competitors, there are times when teammates turn on each other or even their coaches. In fact, some cases see teammates engage in a shouting match, but there are also times when punches are […]

Recently, when the Cleveland Cavaliers were wrapping up practice, forward Isaac Okoro shared with the media that he would like to be an actor once he retires. He shared with ClutchPoints that EGOT-winning actress Viola Davis is his muse and loves anything she performs in. Okoro was stumped when asked who would play him in […]

With the knockout portion of the NBA In-Season Tournament underway, the Cleveland Cavaliers get a brief reprieve during the 82-game grind. Despite going 3-1 in the Group Stage format of the inaugural competition, the Cavs didn’t qualify as the lone Eastern Conference Wild Card. Instead, they get a chance to rest, recover, and prepare for […]

Already a month into the 2023-24 NBA season and there are already awards to be handed out. For those who don’t know, the NBA names the top player in the Eastern and Western Conferences every week. Meanwhile, they also name the top player, rookie, and coach for the Eastern and Western Conferences toward the start […]

When the second half began between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons, it felt like deja vu. Even though the Pistons are suffering through a double-digit losing streak, it looked like the Cavs were the team dealing with constant defeat. Cleveland came out flat while Detroit was sharp, with Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey taking […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers handed the Detroit Pistons their 17th straight loss, 110-101, on Saturday night. Max Strus and Darius Garland each had 22 points for the Cavs – but after the game, Strus pointed to a different hero of the game on Bally Sports: Max Strus points to Isaac Okoro and the @cavs bench changing […]

After an embarrassing and humbling loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, Saturday’s tilt with the Detroit Pistons has become vital for the Cleveland Cavaliers. That’s right: the team that didn’t win a single game in November and has only won two games this year will be the Cavs’ biggest test. That’s a lot riding on […]

Heading into the final game of a five-game home stand against the Portland Trail Blazers, the Cleveland Cavaliers were flying high. They had two solid and decisive wins over the Toronto Raptors and Atlanta Hawks and were starting to become a legitimate Eastern Conference Contender. But, like Icarus, the Cavs flew too close to the […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are looking for answers after blowing a 16-point lead and falling to the Portland Trail Blazers 103-95 on Thursday night. Head coach JB Bickerstaff was reportedly frustrated and spent some extra time talking to his players about their failure to maintain leads, according to Evan Dammarell of Locked On Cavs: “Cavs head […]

With so many injuries to so many key players to start the season, it has been hard to gauge where the Cleveland Cavaliers stand in the grand scheme of the NBA. Advanced metrics say the Cavs have the 22nd-best offense in the league per offensive rating, scoring 111.4 points per 100 possessions. Meanwhile, they have […]

For a team as young and full of depth as the Cleveland Cavaliers, it can be difficult to win right away while developing for the future. Sure, there are rare moments when players like two-way rookie guard Craig Porter Jr. can take advantage of injuries and minutes available to land consistent minutes in the rotation. […]

The NBA season carries on with a week six matchup between the Portland Trail Blazers and Cleveland Cavaliers. Our NBA odds series continues with a Trail Blazers-Cavaliers prediction and pick. After an eight-game losing streak, the Portland Trail Blazers appear to have gotten back on track. With wins in two of their last three games, […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers stomped the Atlanta Hawks 128-105 on Tuesday night, leading the Cavs to finish group play in the NBA’s inaugural in-season tournament with a 3-1 record and a plus-29 point differential. But it wasn’t enough to advance to the eight-team knockout round. After the game, Cavs star Donovan Mitchell reflected on Cleveland’s failure […]

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach J.B. Bickerstaff has expressed on multiple occasions that he evaluates things every 20 games or so. That roughly quarter-long stretch of the NBA’s regular season is the perfect balance between not overreacting too early and not sitting on his hands too long to fix issues bothering his team. For Bickerstaff, it’s […]

The NBA In-Season Tournament has been a learning process for everyone, not just fans or media that cover the league. Cleveland Cavaliers head coach J.B. Bickerstaff shared on Tuesday before his team’s game against the Atlanta Hawks, Cleveland’s final group stage opponent, that he’s loved learning the process and went as far to say that […]

The Atlanta Hawks are on the road to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers as the NBA In-Season Tournament continues! This game will continue our NBA odds series with a Hawks-Cavaliers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Hawks are 8-8, but they have lost six of their […]

Heading into their final Group A matchup in the NBA’s inaugural In-Season Tournament against the Atlanta Hawks, the Cleveland Cavaliers are still alive. In a metaphysical sense, they never actually passed on to the great unknown. Instead, the Cavs have a slim chance to make the In-Season Tournament playoffs as the lone Eastern Conference Wild […]

It was a scary moment for the Cleveland Cavaliers when Darius Garland fell to the floor and hit his head on the court in the first half against the Los Angeles Lakers. Soon after, he left the floor and headed back to the locker room to be evaluated by Cleveland’s medical staff. He was eventually […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is calling on the NBA to address safety concerns regarding the court at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, the home of the Cleveland Cavaliers. The call comes in the aftermath of Miami Heat guard Dru Smith’s season-ending injury, which occurred during a game against the Cavaliers. The concern revolves around the […]

We’re back with yet another prediction and pick for today’s slate of NBA action. We’ll head over to the Midwest for this next matchup as the Toronto Raptors (8-8) visit the Cleveland Cavaliers (8-8) for the first time this season. Check out our NBA odds series for our Raptors-Cavaliers prediction and pick. The Toronto Raptors are currently fourth in […]

Amid the most efficient shooting season of his 21-year career, LeBron James had a rare off night on Saturday in his return to Northeast Ohio. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar needed 23 shots to score 22 points against his former team, adding six rebounds and six assists. But a dominant second-half performance from Anthony Davis […]

Despite playing for the Los Angeles Lakers, it’s clear that the Cleveland Cavaliers will always hold a special place in LeBron James’ heart. The team compiled a tribute video, which is captured by Hoop Central, filled with some of James’ most iconic moments during his two stints in Cleveland. The show of gratitude was not random, […]

After Anthony Davis’ standout performance on Saturday against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves didn’t hold back in his message for those haters criticizing the big man all season long. Davis has seen his fair share of mockeries and insults amid what has been an inconsistent season so far for him. In […]

While it’s becoming clearer that the Cleveland Cavaliers are better off with Darius Garland being the alpha in their backcourt, it doesn’t mean Donovan Mitchell can’t shine. With the team’s rotation fully healthy, the Cavs have found a nuclear lineup that can let Mitchell shine brightest whenever he’s not sharing the floor with Garland. New […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers took on the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday in a game that featured LeBron James’ new team against his old team. The Cavaliers honored LeBron James recently with a video on his return to ‘The Land.’ The Cavs got a full lineup back with the return of key players against Coach Darvin […]

The Miami Heat were dealt a brutal injury blow as backup point guard Dru Smith suffered a season-ending knee injury on Wednesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Smith has been one of the team’s main options behind the aging Kyle Lowry and now, their depth is taking a hit. Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said that the Cavs’ court is “a hazard,” according to […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers may be without Darius Garland for a bit of time, as the star point guard fell to injury early on in the Saturday night game against the Los Angeles Lakers. It’s not clear how long he’ll be out, but he’s likely not returning for the Cavs. Almost immediately after suffering the injury, […]

It goes without saying that the Cleveland Cavaliers hold a special place in their heart for LeBron James after all he has given to the franchise and city, but they decided to formally show their appreciation on Saturday before the Cavs took on the Akron, Ohio native and the Los Angeles Lakers. The team compiled […]

Early in the season, the common theme for the Cleveland Cavaliers have been injuries. Whenever one player returns to the rotation, another heads out for a random ache, pain, or hamstring strain. It started with Jarrett Allen missing the entire preseason and a sizeable portion of the early regular season. Lately, it has been Donovan […]

We’re back with another prediction and pick for today’s slate of NBA action. The Los Angeles Lakers (9-7) will meet the Cleveland Cavaliers (8-7) for the first time this season as both teams are looking to gain positions in their divisional race. Check out our NBA odds series for our Lakers-Cavaliers prediction and pick. The Los Angeles Lakers are […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers front office has built itself a nice, playoff-caliber core, with the acquisition of Donovan Mitchell during the 2022 offseason proving to be the move that helped take the Cavs to the next level. But it’s evident that the Cavs may be in need of more if they were to take the next […]

The Miami Heat were dealt a brutal injury blow as backup point guard Dru Smith suffered a season-ending knee injury on Wednesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Smith has been one of the team’s main options behind the aging Kyle Lowry and now, their depth is taking a hit. Speaking on Friday prior to the Heat’s […]

After hitting reset and refreshing after a frustrating loss to the Miami Heat, the Cleveland Cavaliers could be close to whole again. Donovan Mitchell (hamstring) and Isaac Okoro (knee) are considered game-time decisions leading up to their matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. Meanwhile, Ty Jerome (ankle), Dean Wade (ankle) and Ricky Rubio (personal) remain […]

After they saw their four-game winning streak end at home against the Miami Heat, the Cleveland Cavaliers were frustrated. Max Strus described himself facing the Heat, his former team, as awful since the Cavs, his current team, were getting shredded on the perimeter. Cleveland head coach J.B. Bickerstaff said that the team was riding an […]

Even though the Cleveland Cavaliers saw their four-game win streak end at home against the Miami Heat, there was still a huge bright spot through the murkiness. Craig Porter Jr., an undrafted point guard out of Wichita State, has been thrust deeply into the Cavs’ rotation due to the litany of injuries Cleveland has been […]