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For nearly 50 years, the Cleveland Cavaliers have faced a formidable challenge every time they step onto the court in South Beach, particularly against the Miami Heat. Their struggles are well-documented, with a dismal 17-51 record in Miami dating back to their very first matchup in the 1988-89 season. As the Cavs prepared for their […]

After the New York Knicks’ 122-112 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, Jalen Brunson gave reporters reasons for optimism. “I think we’re understanding each other a lot more,” Brunson said of the group assembled this past offseason. “It’s just, uh, we’re clicking. And we’re going to continue to click.” The Knicks are on a five-game winning […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have had one of the NBA’s more jam-packed schedules this season. The Cavs are one of 16 teams with the most back-to-back games this season and, up to this point, have played the most games nearly midway into the regular season. Despite this, Cleveland has owned the NBA’s best record from wire […]

The 2025 NBA All-Star Game is approaching! A total of 24 of the league’s best will pack their bags and head to San Francisco for this year’s All-Star festivities hosted by the Golden State Warriors, an event that has seen some changes compared to previous years. Unlike the traditional East versus West format, this year’s […]

It’s been quite the season for the Cleveland Cavaliers, and their two guards, Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell. The duo has led the Cavs to a 35-6 record so far, and are ahead of the Boston Celtics by 6.5 games. After losing to them in five games last season in the conference semifinals, something had […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers made waves last week when they defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder in an instant classic of a game. During that contest, the Cavs were able to overcome a rough shooting night from star guard Donovan Mitchell, who put up just 11 points on 3-16 shooting from the field during that contest. But […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers made a strong comeback following their recent defeat, securing a 127-117 victory over the Indiana Pacers on the road at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Pacers had halted the Cavs’ 12-game winning streak just days earlier. In this rematch, the roles were reversed. The Cavs avenged that earlier loss in this win, ending the […]

It’s been a bad week for pretty much everyone in the Southern California region with the raging wildfires prompting hundreds of thousands to evacuate, LA celebrities and A-listers included. But one SoCal famous name is having the week of his life, with Liangelo Ball’s viral song Tweaker the talk of the music and sports world […]

Throughout this season, many have doubted the Cleveland Cavaliers even though they remain the best team in the NBA. Some critics dismiss the Cavs’ impressive record and statistical performance. It’s surprising how boldly they overlook that Cleveland is on pace for 73 wins and currently boasts a better net rating than the 2015-16 Golden State […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 15-game win streak ended against Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers Wednesday night. Gilgeous-Alexander addressed playing in a smaller market. Like the Cavs, the Thunder don’t always get maximum exposure as bigger-market teams. However, that hasn’t prevented both teams from dominating their respective conferences with the two best […]

Throughout the 2024-25 NBA season, the Cleveland Cavaliers have remained the best team in basketball. However, despite their status as the cream of the crop, the Cavs have remained under the radar. Before Cleveland hosted the Oklahoma City Thunder, shown nationally on ESPN, the Cavs had only appeared on the worldwide leader once, when the […]

The NBA’s most anticipated matchup of the season is coming up, with the Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder (30-5) visiting Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers (31-4). Wednesday night’s game between the Cavs and Thunder features two of the best teams in NBA history season-to-date, combining for a .871 winning percentage through 35 […]

LiAngelo Ball, often overshadowed by his brothers Lonzo and LaMelo, has found a fresh way to capture the spotlight. His new track, “Tweaker,” debuted Friday, and the Cleveland Cavaliers wasted no time embracing it. After their win over the Mavericks, the Cavs’ locker room transformed into an impromptu listening party, with Donovan Mitchell humorously calling […]

Things have almost seemed too easy for the Cleveland Cavaliers for the better part of this season. Although the Cavs are no longer undefeated, no other NBA team can hold a candle to Cleveland’s dominant record. Cleveland has made winning routine and has found ways to embarrass opponents on either end of the floor. However, […]

Nearly 30 games into the 2024-25 NBA season, the Cleveland Cavaliers have struggled to remain completely healthy. Recently, Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson even quipped that whenever Cleveland sees a player return to the floor, they lose another in his place. This joke, sadly, came off the heels of the Cavs welcoming back sharpshooter Max […]

Traditionally, Team USA has been regarded as an international basketball powerhouse. With a deep pool of talent at their disposal, it isn’t surprising when they’re gold-medal contenders in FIBA play. In fact, they recently proved that after capturing gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics. But while Team USA has a decorated history, the program has […]

Being a New York Mets fan, Donovan Mitchell is acutely familiar with pain. His longtime fanhood, which dates back to his father’s employment in the organization, has given him prime seating for the heartbreak that defined the franchise for years. Well, with Juan Soto spurning the New York Yankees for their so-called “little brother,” the […]

MIAMI – After the Miami Heat won against the Phoenix Suns in impressive fashion, they came back the next day in the second game of a back-to-back and beat the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, Cleveland Cavaliers, 122-113. As Heat star Bam Adebayo dominated the last game, Tyler Herro had an explosive night, […]

Donovan Mitchell, the Cleveland Cavaliers, Jimmy Butler, and the Miami Heat will all be on tired legs when they square off. The Cavs and Heat will face each other on the second night of a back-to-back series. Last time out, Evan Mobley dominated for Cleveland in their 116-102 rout of the Charlotte Hornets. Miami, meanwhile, […]

After a red-hot start to the season, Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson made franchise history. For the eighth time in Cavs franchise history, Atkinson was named Eastern Conference Coach of the Month for Cleveland’s games in October and November. Under Atkinson, the Cavs went 17-3 in that stretch and own the best record in […]

In their 118-87 victory over the Washington Wizards, the Cleveland Cavaliers faced two scares in the third quarter. Superstar Donovan Mitchell nearly injured his shoulder while trying to navigate a screen by Jonas Valanciunas, but he returned despite his limp right arm. However, after Mitchell went to the locker room, Cavs guard Darius Garland was […]

After a day off for Thanksgiving, Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers hit the road to take on Dyson Daniels and the Atlanta Hawks for a matinee NBA Cup matchup. Last time out, the Cavs lost to the Hawks 135-124. This win snapped Atlanta’s four-game losing skid, while Cleveland suffered its first home loss and […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers took a step forward in the playoffs last season, beating the Orlando Magic in seven games in the first round before suffering a second-round exit against the eventual champion Boston Celtics. Still, the Cavs faced major offseason decisions on what to do with their core of Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are off to a 16-1 start to the season, and what they did during the offseason may have led to this. One of the moves they made was re-signing Donovan Mitchell, as there were rumors that he may not have signed the extension. If that was the case, the Houston Rockers were […]

After their first break in the season, Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers return home to host RJ Barrett and the Toronto Raptors. Last time out, the Cavs defeated the Pelicans 128-100. Meanwhile, in their latest contest, the Raptors won 110-105 over the Minnesota Timberwolves. This will be the second of four times Cleveland and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have consistently been an attractive destination for top free agents because of the franchise’s big market and decorated history. Furthermore, more often than not, the Lakers have always paraded a formidable roster. Although the Lakers are an attractive team to play for, the franchise doesn’t always land the players they want. […]

Well, all good things have to come to an end. The once undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers had their first 2024-25 season loss, losing to the Boston Celtics 120-117. This loss ends Cleveland’s 15-game winning streak but still ends with the Cavs tying for the second-best start in the history of the NBA. While it might be […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers were off to one of the hottest starts in league history this season. They won each of their first 15 games without suffering a loss, which has them firmly in the top 10 all-time for longest undefeated streaks in NBA history. Early success sets the precedent for how a team wants to/can […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ historic 15-0 start to the season has finally come to an end, courtesy of the Boston Celtics, as the defending champions beat their conference rivals, 120-117, on the NBA Cup group stage. In the win, Jayson Tatum scored 33 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to lead his team, while Donovan Mitchell poured […]

Some losses hurt more than others, and Tuesday night’s 120-117 defeat to the Boston Celtics was extra painful for Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell. The five-time All-Star drew one of the hardest fouls in recent memory as he dribbled past half court with the final seconds of the game winding down. Boston Celtics forward Jayson […]

With another win, the Cleveland Cavaliers would have the second-longest winning streak to start an NBA season at 16 wins. That would be only behind the 2015-16 Golden State Warriors, who began that year 24-0. Of 29 teams to win 16 or more games in a row in a season, 12 won the NBA Finals […]

The start of the 2024-25 season saw Boston Celtics All-Star Jayson Tatum take the No. 1 spot in the NBA MVP rankings. Then it was Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander who seized the top spot, with his team being undefeated. Last week, the spotlight shifted back to Tatum, as his heroics have been the […]

BOSTON — As the reigning champions, the Boston Celtics entered the 2024-25 NBA season as the team to beat. And in many ways, they still are. However, the undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers are also notable contenders who happen to be on a collision course with the C’s. On Tuesday night, the Celtics and Cavs will square […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are the hottest team in the NBA right now. Despite several injuries, Cleveland has raced to a 14-0 start. After the Cavs defeated the Chicago Bulls 144-126, they hope to remain undefeated against the Charlotte Hornets. This will be the first of four matchups between Cleveland and Charlotte. The last time the […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been the best team in the NBA and show no signs of slowing down. However, despite how dominant Cleveland has been in opening the season, they aren’t flawless. The Cavs scored in bunches in their 144-126 NBA Cup win over the Chicago Bulls. Running up the scoreboard helped Cleveland handle any […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers continue their impressive run, defeating the Philadelphia 76ers 114-106 on the road Wednesday to stay unbeaten and advance to a 13-0 record for the season. Only four NBA teams in history have started a season better than the 2024-25 Cleveland Cavaliers: the 2016 Golden State Warriors, the 2003 Dallas Mavericks, the 1994 […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are the only undefeated team in the league with a 12-0 record, their best start since LeBron James joined the Lakers in 2019. Behind smothering defense from Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley, hot shooting from Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland, superb coaching from Kenny Atkinson, plus consistent bench production, they have looked […]

At 9-0, the Cleveland Cavaliers were already off to their best start in franchise history. Now at 12-0 after Monday night’s clutch win against the Chicago Bulls, it may be time to zoom out and think about NBA history, per CNN Sports’ Matias Grez. “[The Cavaliers’ 12-0 start is] the best start to an NBA […]

There is a lot of history between the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers. After all, these two teams faced off in the NBA Finals four straight times from 2015-18. Stephen Curry and the Warriors ended up seizing three titles over the LeBron James-led Cavs, but a lot has changed for these two organizations over […]