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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 […]

Coming back from a three-to-one deficit in the NBA Finals surely forms strong bonds between Cleveland Cavaliers teammates. The mental fortitude that a collective has will last for years and they will always cherish it regardless of how much movement happens within the league. This is exactly what LeBron James and Kyrie Irving still have. […]

With two dominant wins over the Detroit Pistons and Philadelphia 76ers, the Cleveland Cavaliers are in the thick of the race for the inaugural NBA In-Season tournament. Unfortunately, the Cavs have zero chance of winning Group A after dropping their first in-season game to the Indiana Pacers, the group’s champion. Instead, Cleveland will be jockeying […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are riding a four-game winning streak despite key players such as Caris LeVert and Donovan Mitchell missing action for the Cavs A large part of the Cavs’ success is guard Darius Garland. Former NBA big-man Brian Scalabrine broke down Garland’s game, calling him a “freaky offensive talent” on SiriusXM NBA Radio: The […]

Currently on a four-game winning streak and heading into the second game of a back-to-back, the Cleveland Cavaliers will be without a few key faces when they host the Miami Heat. The Cavs will be without Donovan Mitchell (hamstring), Isaac Okoro (knee), Ty Jerome (ankle) and Ricky Rubio (personal). As always, Rubio’s absence shouldn’t come […]

The Miami Heat are on the road to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers Wednesday night. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Heat-Cavaliers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Heat are 9-5 to begin this season, and they are coming […]

Donovan Mitchell has missed the last three games for the Cleveland Cavaliers due to a right hamstring injury. While there has been no clear timetable given for his return, the Cavs are being cautious with their superstar guard, making sure he is fully recovered before stepping back out on the court. As a result, Cleveland […]

Soon after he left the Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden infamously said that he isn’t a system player, but rather he is “the” system on offense. Harden blamed the Sixers for pigeonholing him on offense and limiting his abilities as a former MVP alongside reigning MVP Joel Embiid and rising star Tyrese […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers topped the Philadelphia 76ers 122-119 in overtime despite the Cavs missing three rotation players due to injury. Donovan Mitchell, Caris LeVert, and Isaac Okoro all missed the Cavs win in an NBA In-Season Tournament game that kept Cleveland’s wild-card hopes alive. Cavs star Donovan Mitchell was hyped up on social media after […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (10-4) faced the Cleveland Cavaliers (8-6) in their final Group Play game of the NBA In-Season Tournament. Needing a win to keep their hopes for Las Vegas alive, the Sixers stumbled into overtime after a terrible first half and lost by a final score of 122-119. Let’s break down the Sixers’ final […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are getting some good news. Cavaliers Center Jarrett Allen appears to be doing better with his ankle injury that has left him sitting out for several games. “It’s feeling great,” Allen said, per HoopsHype. “Actually, I haven’t felt it anymore. All the time off really healed it. I was just trying to […]

The NBA season heats up with an in-season tournament matchup between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Philadelphia 76ers. Our NBA odds series continues with a Cavaliers-76ers prediction and pick. As they have finally gotten close to a fully healthy roster, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been one of the hotter teams in the league over the past […]

Currently on a three-game winning streak, the Cleveland Cavaliers are heading to the City of Brotherly Love to face Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers. Typically, this game would be a massive deal for Cleveland considering the quality of their opponent and the fact that the game will be broadcast on TNT. But, considering that […]

Last year’s champions proved to be a challenge for everyone in the league still. But, the Cleveland Cavaliers did not care as they torched the Denver Nuggets. The two-man game of Nikola Jokic and Michael Porter Jr. was just not potent for a Jarrett Allen-anchored defense. Everything crumbled as the clock expired and it was […]

Did you know heading into their matchup against the Denver Nuggets, the Cleveland Cavaliers were the ninth-best defensive rebounding team in the league at 33.8 defensive rebounds per game? Meanwhile, did you know that the Cavs also allow the fifth-most second-chance opportunities in the league at 12.4 opponent offensive rebounds per game? It’s a weird […]

The St. Louis Blues will head south down the Interstate-5 freeway to face the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center on Sunday night. We’re here to share our NHL odds series, make a Blues-Ducks prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Blues lost 5-1 to the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday. Sadly, they […]

The Denver Nuggets will head to Ohio to face the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. We’re here to share our NBA odds series, make a Nuggets-Cavaliers prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. In their last game, the Nuggets lost 115-110 to the New Orleans Pelicans. Unfortunately, they struggled throughout, and […]

After two strong wins in a row, the Cleveland Cavaliers have to feel better about themselves after an uneven start to the season. With the Denver Nuggets looming, the Cavs need as many good vibes as possible to hang with an offensive juggernaut like Nikola Jokic and co. Well, the basketball gods seemingly felt otherwise […]

It’s been topsy-turvy for the Cleveland Cavaliers to start the 2023-24 regular season. In wins, there have been moments Cleveland showed signs of being a dominant, two-way team that was ready to contend for an NBA championship. Look no further than how the Cavs performed at home and on the road against the Golden State […]

Out of all 30 teams playing in the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament, the Cleveland Cavaliers are only part of a handful of squads that have completed one of the four required Group Stage matchups. Granted, that’ll change when the Cavs host the Detroit Pistons at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse and then head to the City of […]

We’re here to bring you our predictions and picks for this Group Stage action of the NBA’s In-Season Tournament. Central Division rivals will square off as the Detroit Pistons (2-10) take on the Cleveland Cavaliers (5-6). Check out our NBA odds series for our Pistons-Cavaliers prediction and pick. The Detroit Pistons are last in their division and […]

After an arduous four-game road trip with stops in Oklahoma City, Sacramento, Portland and San Francisco, the Cleveland Cavaliers are back home. Sure, playing at home against the lowly Detroit Pistons is excellent for any team, the Cavs included. But Cleveland is only 1-3 within the confines of Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse this season, which is […]