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When the Cleveland Cavaliers pushed their chips to the center of the table and traded away Collin Sexton, Lauri Markkanen, four first-round picks, and two first-round pick swaps, it shook up the Eastern Conference in a major way. While most expected to see “Spida Mitchell” end up in Peter Parker’s hometown, as the Knicks had […]

The New York Knicks were linked to Donovan Mitchell all summer long, but the Cleveland Cavaliers ultimately swooped in and traded for the star guard. There were also reports that Gersson Rosas was the lead negotiator that failed to make the deal happen. Leon Rose spoke on just that on Friday, making it clear he’s […]

There’s probably no New York Knicks fan out there that was happy to hear about the team’s botched trade pursuit for Donovan Mitchell. For his part, however, team president Leon Rose is seeing the silver lining in all this. So much so, that the high-ranking Knicks executive believes that the team marked a monumental offseason […]

Donovan Mitchell is among the tens of thousands of people in attendance to watch the Cleveland Browns take on the Pittsburgh Steelers Thursday night. Mitchell, of course, is the shiny new weapon the Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired in the NBA offseason, so he’s just out there trying to get a feel of the football atmosphere […]

The 2017-18 Cleveland Cavaliers remains one of the more interesting teams in NBA history, even five years after. From bickering teammates to defensive failures, the Cavaliers had enough by midseason in 2018 when they blew up half their roster and yet ended up going to the NBA Finals carried by an inhuman LeBron James. Past […]

There are few more controversial moments in the recent history of the NBA Finals than when Draymond Green was called for a flagrant foul on LeBron James during the 2016 NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Green was slapped with a one-game suspension because of that incident, and many believe […]

Byron Scott had been a coach in the NBA for 13 full seasons (being fired midseason in 2004 and 2009), as teams clearly value his playing experience, especially with the Showtime Lakers. Throughout his coaching tenure, he has been fortunate to coach three of the best point guards the league has ever seen, from Jason […]

There’s no denying that the New York Knicks were the biggest losers in the Donovan Mitchell blockbuster trade after the Utah Jazz and the Cleveland Cavaliers surprisingly agreed on a deal for the All-Star shooting guard. It wasn’t just the Knicks who lost out on Mitchell, though. Apparently, the Los Angeles Lakers also had a […]

Before the Utah Jazz traded Donovan Mitchell to the Cleveland Cavaliers, everybody thought he was going to the New York Knicks. There were plenty of rumors linking him to his home state, and at the time, it looked like it was only a matter of when until he moves back home. Mitchell, for his part, […]

There’s been a lot of talk surrounding the Utah Jazz’s decision to pick the Cleveland Cavaliers’ trade offer for Donovan Mitchell over that of the New York Knicks. This is despite the fact that the Jazz were engaged in negotiations with the Knicks for what feels like the entire offseason. Some have even gone as […]

The Utah Jazz’s decision to trade Donovan Mitchell to the Cleveland Cavaliers has been the subject of discussions and several speculations as of late. The New York Knicks were considered the favorite landing spot for Mitchell, so it came as a surprise that the Salt Lake City franchise sent him to the Cavs instead. Not […]

New York Knicks fans have needed comforting for the past few days after their favorite franchise, bless its soul, missed out on Donovan Mitchell. A born and raised New Yorker who by all accounts would have loved to play for his hometown squad, Mitchell instead ended up in a very different city that’s hundreds of […]

Thursday marked the end of an era for the Utah Jazz as they traded franchise star Donovan Mitchell to the Cleveland Cavaliers. It was the last domino to fall after shipping off Rudy Gobert as well earlier in the summer and now, this franchise will have a much different look next season. On Saturday, the […]

Even if the New York Knicks were not involved in any trade, they are the talk of the town once again. As the most obvious rumored destination for Donovan Mitchell, the Knicks faltered this deal as Mitchell got traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers for a substantial package. Pairing Mitchell with Jalen Brunson would have been […]

The New York Knicks have ended up on the losing end yet again. After a rumor-filled offseason that saw them emerging as the clear frontrunner to trade for New York native Donovan Mitchell, it all came crashing down for the Knicks on Thursday after it was announced that the Utah Jazz had agreed on a […]

There was a great deal of uncertainty surrounding Collin Sexton’s future after he tore his meniscus last year. The former eighth overall pick has had some impressive moments already in his career but was bumped out of the future plans of the Cavs due to the injury and strong play of Darius Garland. There was […]

The All-Star trade that finally looked like it would go the New York Knicks’ way, well, didn’t. The Cleveland Cavaliers swooped in after the Utah Jazz didn’t cave to the hardball stance from Leon Rose and co. Most trade negotiations see the pursuing party gradually increase their offer as time goes by. But that’s not […]

Imagine making all the requisite wedding preparations, getting your wedding suit/dress tailored, arranging the catering, inviting all the guests, and booking the venue. You wake up excited to walk towards the altar, make your vows, and say “I do”. And when the wedding commences, you get abandoned at the altar. That’s what the New York […]

Well, that was something none of us expected. The Cleveland Cavaliers shocked the basketball world by trading for Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell. Up until yesterday, the prevailing idea was that Mitchell would end up with his hometown New York Knicks. Instead, Spida heads to a young team led by Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen. […]

Donovan Mitchell’s trade move to the Cleveland Cavaliers sent shockwaves to the entire basketball world. The New York Knicks were long considered the favorites to land the now-ex-Utah Jazz superstar, only for the Cavs to come in and destroy New York’s hopes and dreams at the 13th hour. Previous reports suggest that the Knicks set […]

Utah Jazz stud Jordan Clarkson woke up to some shocking news after he learned that now-ex-teammate Donovan Mitchell has been traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Clarkson took to Twitter to share his immediate reaction to this major development, and it probably sums up how the entire city of Utah is feeling right now. Clarkson added […]

You just know that Stephen A Smith was going to come out with a passionate tirade against the New York Knicks once news broke that the Utah Jazz have agreed to trade Donovan Mitchell to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Smith’s Knicks were always the favorites to land Mitchell, but in the end, New York failed to […]

Donovan Mitchell’s tenure with the Utah Jazz has reportedly come to a close. But the electric star guard isn’t heading back home to the New York Knicks, his presumed destination ever since news broke in July that Utah was looking to trade him. The Cleveland Cavaliers came out of nowhere to win the Mitchell sweepstakes, […]

The Donovan Mitchell trade saga came to a close on Thursday, as the Cleveland Cavaliers wound up being the winners of the sweepstakes. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski noted that the Cavaliers shipped off three players, three unprotected first-round picks, and two pick swaps to the Utah Jazz for the versatile scorer. The Knicks were heavily linked […]

Former Utah Jazz superstar Donovan Mitchell was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday afternoon. Let’s take a look at the updated NBA Finals odds brought to you by FanDuel. As the NFL and college football season are approaching, ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski decided to drop a bomb for the NBA world to enjoy for […]

In a shocking turn of events, the Cleveland Cavaliers have swooped in and acquired Donovan Mitchell from the Utah Jazz in a blockbuster trade. Via Woj: The Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired Donovan Mitchell in a trade, sources tell ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) September 1, 2022 The Cavs will be sending a haul in return […]

As the 2022-23 NBA season rapidly approaches, it is time for the Cleveland Cavaliers (and all NBA teams) to start making final roster tweaks to start the year off on the right foot. For Cleveland, this means deciding whether or not to make a trade before the preseason starts on October 5, or the regular […]

There hasn’t been much progress with regard to Collin Sexton’s contract extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavs don’t seem to be acting with any sense of urgency, and it appears as though they are seriously exploring the possibility of parting ways with the former No. 8 overall pick. Right now, the Dallas Mavericks have […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers picked Andrew Wiggins as the No. 1 overall selection in the 2014 NBA Draft. Unfortunately, he was never able to suit up for the Cavs. Well, now a bona fide All-Star, Wiggins might just get his chance to do so soon. While there has been a lot of talk of Los Angeles […]

The Miami Heat’s pursuit of Brooklyn Nets want-away superstar Kevin Durant appears to have bogged down. The same is the case for their chase for Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz. At this point, it seems that Miami might not be able to bring a new superstar to South Beach this summer. Now might be […]

JR Smith had a very good career in the NBA. He won two NBA championships, won awards throughout his career and at one time was known as one of the more deadly shooters in the league. At times during his career, he appeared to have a specific mentality of a player that garners attention. Clearly, […]

The Utah Jazz are retooling their roster this offseason, and according to the latest rumor, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton is a prime target for them. However, fans shouldn’t expect anything to happen until the team makes a decision on Donovan Mitchell. Sam Amico of Hoops Wire reported that the Jazz have explored the idea […]

In an NBA offseason that’s been filled with a ton of player movement, coaching changes, and roster overhaul, this has paved the way for new teams to enter the playoff mix in 2023. As we gear up for what’s set to be another exciting NBA campaign, there’s bound to be some new competition entering the […]

Everyone talks about “The Decision,” when LeBron James announced he was joining the Miami Heat. However, people don’t discuss his return to Cleveland as much. It was something that was crucial for the Cavaliers franchise. But Miami’s Pat Riley made a shocking proposal prior to LeBron’s return to the Cavaliers, per NBA insider Marc Stein. […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers took a leap last season, and they’re hoping to take an even bigger one in their 2022-2023 campaign. The Cavs finished with the eight-best record in the Eastern Conference last season. They lost both of their play-in games, but it was still the young squad’s best result since LeBron James left the […]

At the moment, Collin Sexton remains to be one of the bigger names in the market that has yet to secure a new deal in free agency. The Cleveland Cavaliers guard has already been linked to several teams, but at this point, it sounds like the San Antonio Spurs aren’t going to be joining the […]

It may be the offseason, but the summer league has arrived and is front and center of the basketball world on Thursday! The Cleveland Cavaliers square off with the Detroit Pistons on Thursday. Join us for our NBA odds series, where our Cavaliers-Pistons prediction and pick will be revealed.   The Cavaliers are fresh off […]

Restricted free agent Collin Sexton is receiving interest from the Miami Heat and Utah Jazz, according to Sam Amico. As an RFA, Sexton can sign an offer sheet with any team but Cleveland has the right to match any offer. The number of teams that can offer Sexton the deal he is looking for is […]

LeBron James’ former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate Matthew Dellavedova has gotten a chance with the Sacramento Kings to work on his NBA comeback. According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, Dellavedova is working out with the Kings in Las Vegas in a bid to play again in the NBA. He is just 31 years old and certainly […]