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On Saturday evening, the Cleveland Cavaliers hit the road to take on the Sacramento Kings in what was the first game for James Harden since his trade from the Los Angeles Clippers. While it wasn’t their prettiest performance, the Cavs were able to do enough down the stretch to secure a win. After the game, […]

James Harden wasted no time making his presence felt in Cleveland, leading the Cavaliers to a gritty 132-126 victory over the Sacramento Kings. Despite joining the team on short notice and playing without a formal practice session, the veteran guard demonstrated exactly why the organization moved to acquire him. After a slow start that saw […]

In his first night wearing a Cavs jersey, James Harden showed why Cleveland brought him in, coming up big in the fourth quarter of a 132-126 win Saturday night over the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. It wasn’t always clean early on, but Harden and Donovan Mitchell’s late-game production decided the outcome. The Cavaliers […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Sacramento Kings will go head-to-head on Saturday night. Of course, James Harden was recently traded to the Cavs, so is the star veteran making his Cleveland debut tonight? Harden is listed on the injury report as “trade pending” ahead of Saturday night’s matchup. Here’s everything we know about his status heading […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ decision to waive Cam Thomas rather than trade him surprised many NBA fans. However, the rebuilding squad had conversations with other teams about potential trades before cutting their leading scorer from the last two seasons. Among those teams was the Cleveland Cavaliers, who briefly spoke to the Nets about swapping Lonzo Ball […]

Although the NBA trade deadline has passed, rumors are still running rampant around LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. There is speculation that James may be seeking a new team in the offseason. Former center-turned-analyst Kendrick Perkins hinted that one team to keep an eye on is the Cleveland Cavaliers. During the latest episode […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers got better at the trade deadline, adding three new pieces to the team that should help them compete for the rest of the season. The biggest move was acquiring James Harden from the Los Angeles Clippers, as the Cavs add another All-Star in their backcourt alongside Donovan Mitchell. Many people are high […]

As is the case every year, the NBA trade deadline brought plenty of expected news of notable names being on the move, as well as a level of shock and surprise due to some teams that were not expected to be very active pulling off some of the biggest moves. No, there was no Luka […]

The 2026 NBA trade deadline has come and gone, and the Cleveland Cavaliers made three deals before Thursday’s 3 p.m. ET cutoff to bolster their team for the upcoming months and new future, significantly chopping down their cap sheet to just under $4 million over the second apron. The Cavs acquired James Harden, Keon Ellis, […]

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Jaylon Tyson made waves in recent days after he said that Cleveland is Donovan Mitchell’s city now — implying that the city no longer belongs to the greatest player in franchise history, LeBron James. Tyson, of course, was simply very ecstatic in the aftermath of a win that saw the Cavs defeat […]

In his first Los Angeles Clippers press conference two-and-a-half years ago, there was a viral moment where James Harden famously claimed, “I am not a system player. I am a system.” After he was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers to create a star tandem with Donovan Mitchell, Clippers head coach Ty Lue revisited the proclamation. […]

The 2026 NBA Trade Deadline is over. Over the last few days and weeks, the Brooklyn Nets have been trying to trade guard Cam Thomas. The relationship between Thomas and the Nets has only gotten worse over time. On Thursday, the Nets could not agree on a trade for the guard and decided to waive […]

The Brooklyn Nets are waiving guard Cam Thomas, first reported by ESPN and confirmed by ClutchPoints. Thomas will now hit free agency and be able to sign with a team of his choice. Thomas’ Nets future had been in question since the offseason, when he failed to reach a contract extension and signed his $6 […]

As the clock hit zero, Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers walked across half-court and lined up in a single-file line. On the Los Angeles Clippers bench was Darius Garland, smiles and all, waiting to close a chapter with one final embrace as teammates, friends, and family surrounded. Under the lights with the welcome wagon […]

Following a flurry of roster moves ahead of Thursday’s NBA trade deadline, former Cleveland Cavaliers guard JR Smith has speculated that Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James could return to Cleveland to close out his career. Cleveland recently reshaped its roster by acquiring James Harden from the Los Angeles Clippers and adding Dennis Schroder and […]

Speaking with the media on Tuesday, De’Andre Hunter opened up on his experience with the Cleveland Cavaliers after the Sacramento Kings traded for him a few days ago. “It was great,” Hunter told SacTown Sports in a scrum after the first practice with his new team. “I enjoyed my time. I think it was a […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ decision to trade Darius Garland and a second-round pick for James Harden, who is 10 years older than Garland, is rather telling: they believe that the time to win is now. Under the current CBA, the punishments for staying in the second apron are rather punitive, and rumor has it that the […]

Lost in the chaos of the James Harden-Darius Garland trade is the fact that the Cleveland Cavaliers’ newest official additions are ready to go. Both Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis are poised to make their debut for the Cavs against the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome on Wednesday. After hearing Cleveland’s thoughts on the […]

It is a new chapter again for James Harden’s journey in the NBA. The former NBA Most Valuable Player was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday by the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for Cavs guard Darius Garland and a second-rounder in the 2026 NBA Draft. Harden has missed two consecutive games for the […]

Just a few hours before the Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Clippers tip off at Intuit Dome, Darius Garland has penned a heartfelt goodbye letter to the organization that took a chance on him and the city that adopted him for seven years. In a shocking move, the Cavs traded Garland for James Harden on […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers recently shook things up by trading Darius Garland to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for future Hall of Famer James Harden. Now, the Cavs are making further moves as the NBA trade deadline nears. “The Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed to trade Lonzo Ball and two second-round picks to the Utah Jazz, […]

The Brooklyn Nets ruled out guard Cam Thomas for Thursday’s matchup with the Orlando Magic due to personal reasons. Thomas’ absence comes ahead of Thursday’s 3 PM EST trade deadline. He was not on Brooklyn’s plane when it departed on Wednesday, according to a league source. The Cleveland Cavaliers and Milwaukee Bucks have shown interest […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden has earned renewed respect from Zach Lowe following his trade from the Los Angeles Clippers, according to comments made on the latest episode of The Zach Lowe Show. On the episode, Lowe explained why Harden’s approach to his Clippers exit resonated with him, framing the move as a clear-eyed business […]

The Jarrett Allen rumors continue to build as the Indiana Pacers look for answers before the NBA Trade Deadline. At the same time, sources say Indiana have contacted the Cleveland Cavs about the veteran center, putting a Pacers trade firmly on the radar. After losing Myles Turner in the offseason, Indiana has spent months searching […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are on the road Wednesday to take on the Los Angeles Clippers in the third game of their West Coast road trip. Because the blockbuster trade swap isn’t finalized yet, James Harden is listed as out for the Clippers, and Darius Garland will miss his ninth straight game for the Cavs. Evan […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers recently shook up the NBA world by trading Darius Garland to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for James Harden, per Shams Charania of ESPN. The move is a clear win-now move by the Cavaliers to bring in a future Hall of Famer, cutting ties with Garland amid his injury-riddled season in […]

We have officially reached the point of the NBA trade deadline where deals are popping up left and right, some less expected than others. That is what happened on Tuesday when the Memphis Grizzlies traded Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz. Even after this trade, as well as the James Harden-Darius Garland All-Star guard […]

LeBron James has become a larger than life figure. After all, not too many players play in the NBA into their 40s, let alone be an All-Star level player at such an age. But there seems to be only one fitting place where James has to end his career — with the Cleveland Cavaliers set […]

On Monday night, the entire NBA world was stunned when they learned of James Harden’s latest trade request. Harden, amidst the Clippers’ strong surge as of late, angled for a move elsewhere, and on Tuesday, he got his wish — with the Cleveland Cavaliers sending Darius Garland and a second-round pick to finalize their trade […]

On Tuesday night, the Cleveland Cavaliers finalized their blockbuster trade for James Harden, sending Darius Garland and a second-round pick to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange. This signals that the Cavs are feeling a bit of desperation to try and make their current core work, as Harden has been healthier and more productive than […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have traded Darius Garland and their 2026 second-round pick to the Los Angeles Clippers for James Harden, ClutchPoints has learned via multiple league sources. In a shocking move before Thursday’s NBA trade deadline, the Cavs have dealt away their two-time All-Star point guard for a veteran searching for NBA championship gold and […]

Just days before the NBA trade deadline is set to pass, the LA Clippers and Cleveland Cavaliers have finalized a trade agreement that will send guard James Harden to the Cavs and guard Darius Garland to the Clippers, league sources tell ClutchPoints. As part of the trade, the Cavs is also sending a 2026 second […]

The NBA trade deadline is this week, and one of the most surprising rumors is a potential James Harden trade with the Cleveland Cavaliers reportedly among the frontrunners to land the services of the former All-Star guard. While the deal has not yet been made official, and could still fall apart, count former NBA star […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are in trade talks with the Los Angeles Clippers about a Darius Garland for James Harden swap. That rumor started Monday night with a cryptic post from @MGRADS on X and was later clarified by Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix and other reporters, including ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel and Tomer Azarly. But why would […]

With the NBA trade deadline two days away on Thursday, Feb. 5, the Cleveland Cavaliers have intensified their pursuit of a franchise-altering move and have now been linked to Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis. ESPN insider Brian Windhorst revealed Tuesday morning on ESPN Cleveland that Cleveland has explored multiple high-profile options as it evaluates the […]

Recently, the Cleveland Cavaliers decided to shake things up by sending De’Andre Hunter to the Sacramento Kings in exchange for Keon Ellis and Dennis Schroder, with the Chicago Bulls also being involved in the trade. Now, it appears that Cleveland is far from finished looking to make deals. On Monday night, it was reported by […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers recently signaled a shift in their roster strategy by acquiring Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis in a multi-team deal that moved DeAndre Hunter to Sacramento. While Schroder was brought in to bolster the backcourt, his arrival has intensified speculation regarding the future of starting point guard Darius Garland. ESPN insider Brian Windhorst […]

The LA Clippers have found themselves in the thick of trade rumors as the NBA’s trade deadline approaches. The main player the Clippers are reportedly eyeing trades for is James Harden. Reports surfaced late Monday night during the second quarter of the Clippers home game against the Philadelphia 76ers that the team was in advanced […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers pulled off the second midseason trade of the season to end last week, bringing in Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis from the Sacramento Kings in exchange for De’Andre Hunter. This trade is nothing short of a huge win for the Cavs even though it guts their wing depth even further. Hunter may […]