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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 […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have sputtered, or more like limped, right out of the gates to begin the 2023-24 NBA season. With a 5-6 record, this is certainly not what Cavs fans envisioned for their team, especially after they won 51 games in the regular season last year. Still, injuries played a part in Cleveland’s struggles […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green was slapped with his first ejection of the season after a heated moment with Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell. Midway through the third quarter, Mitchell charged at Green and shoved him, which the Warriors forward didn’t like. Dray then confronted the Cavs superstar as both players jawed at each […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell and Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green got into an altercation that led to Green’s second issued technical foul of the game and ejection mid-way through the third quarter of the Cavs’ game against Golden State on Saturday night. Mitchell appeared to take issue with Green pushing Mitchell after Green’s […]

There were so many expectations and even more speculation for this iteration of the Cleveland Cavaliers coming into this year. Would the Cavs make a playoff run this season? Will Donovan Mitchell recommit to the team? What does Evan Mobley look like in his third season? How will the new offseason additions click with the […]

The NBA season is officially underway and the second-week slate carries on with a playoff rematch from a season ago between the Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks. Our NBA odds series continues with a Cavaliers-Knicks prediction and pick. Coming into the season with high expectations, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been derailed by serious injuries […]

Some players on the Cleveland Cavaliers are viewing their upcoming home and home back-to-back series with the New York Knicks as the upcoming opponent on their schedule. For others, the sting of last season ending at the hands of New York still lingers. The emotions will be heightened on either side due to their recent […]

What does it take to win the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award? Some claim that the NBA MVP is a statistical award, while others claim it goes to the best player on the best team. Perhaps both of these things are true, as the race for MVP is always tough to sort through over the […]

Heading into the season, the Cleveland Cavaliers looked like they had rock-solid depth at every position on the floor. Unfortunately for their fans and the team itself, the injury bug has bit the Cavs and shaken their foundation. Since the beginning of preseason, Jarrett Allen has been unavailable due to a bone bruise in his […]

Thirty minutes before the Cleveland Cavaliers opened up at home against the Oklahoma City Thunder, All-Star point guard Darius Garland was ruled out by the team. Garland, who had 15 points and five assists in Cleveland’s recent win over the Brooklyn Nets, has been dealing with a strained left hamstring. He was able to play […]

During the 2022 offseason, many analysts thought that the New York Knicks, in their pursuit of a star, would go all-in on their push for Donovan Mitchell, whose availability on the trade market was no secret after the Utah Jazz’s playoff disappointment. In the end, the Knicks haggled way too hard and the Cleveland Cavaliers […]

The 2023-24 NBA season officially tipped off Tuesday night featuring four of the top championship contenders. After receiving their 2023 NBA championship rings, the Denver Nuggets continued their dominance over their Western Conference Finals foes Los Angeles Lakers with a 119-107 win. The Phoenix Suns, meanwhile, spoiled the Golden State Warriors debut of their former […]

The NBA season is officially underway and opening week carries on with an in-conference matchup between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Brooklyn Nets. Our NBA odds series continues with a Cavaliers-Nets prediction and pick. The Cavaliers begin this season with their highest expectations from a non-LeBron-led Cleveland team since the 1990s. Donovan Mitchell leads this team that currently […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been synonymous with Donovan Mitchell’s name mixed with other talented big men in Evan Mobley and Jarett Allen. They had lost early to a New York Knicks team filled with experience. But, that was not the only reason they were knocked out of title contention. JB Bickerstaff’s offensive sequences are often […]

With the NBA regular season almost here, the Cleveland Cavaliers have to take care of a few pieces of housekeeping before they kick things off in Brooklyn against the Nets. Monday is the deadline for several contract- and roster-related decisions across the NBA. Here are the most important ones for the Cavs: Isaac Okoro’s possible […]

Cleveland Cavaliers’ guard Donovan Mitchell just recently saw the official release of his newest signature Adidas D.O.N. Issue #5 sneaker as the four-time All-Star enters his second year with his new squad. Before the season tips off, Mitchell and Adidas will release a few new colorways of his latest shoes, including this bright orange ensemble […]

The Utah Jazz have a bright future. They traded their star players from recent years and acquired a wealth of young talent and draft assets. One of the most consistent eras in the franchise’s history included All-Stars Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert. The Jazz made the playoffs for several years with the two star players […]

The NBA season is just around the corner, and fantasy basketball enthusiasts are gearing up for another exciting year. Shooting guards are a crucial position in fantasy basketball, and the 2023-24 NBA season promises to be no different. With a plethora of talented players to choose from, it can be challenging to determine who to […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell witnessed the insane ending of Game 2 of the NLDS featuring the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies. Donovan Mitchell tweeted a simple six-word reaction after Michael Harris II orchestrated the game-winning double play. “Crazy way to end the game,” Donovan Mitchell tweeted. Mitchell wasn’t the only one who chimed in […]

Who is the best player in the NBA? This is a question basketball fans debate every single year, and it’s one that often has no right answer. MVP candidates such as Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Stephen Curry, and LeBron James are obviously amongst the best of the best, but one player cannot win […]

Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, and the Cleveland Cavaliers are currently participating in training camp to prepare for the upcoming season. Although Mitchell and Garland established themselves as a dynamic backcourt a year ago, the Cavs flamed out in the playoffs against the New York Knicks, setting the stage for a 2023-24 season filled with expectations […]

After a disappointing first-round exit to the New York Knicks in the playoffs last season, the Cleveland Cavaliers are determined to come back better than ever, and oddsmakers think so as well with the lofty over-under-win-total they have set for them. Teams like the Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks, and Philadelphia 76ers have been the only teams […]

As much as the Damian Lillard trade saga is dominating NBA news nowadays, Donovan Mitchell’s situation with the Cleveland Cavaliers may be on the docket as the next big storyline around the Association. Mitchell is reportedly not expected to sign a contract extension with the Cavs this summer, which led to speculation that he might […]

On Sunday, Myles Garrett and the Cleveland Browns got back in the win column with a resounding win over the Tennessee Titans. Playing back in front of the Cleveland fans, the Browns’ defense led by Garrett was dominant, severely limiting the Titans’ offense in what eventually became a 27-3 victory. During the game, fellow Cleveland […]

Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell is not expected to sign a contract extension this summer, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. But even after it was rumored that there was some pressure on the Cavs to extend him by 2024, for Cavs fans, this is not quite as much of a disaster as it might immediately […]

“Cleveland, this is for you!” These words will forever be remembered by every single Cleveland Cavaliers fan, as it was the moment LeBron James delivered on his promise and brought back a championship to the city in 2016. A lot has changed for the Cavs since then, especially when looking at their core group. James […]

BROOKLYN, NY — Before becoming an NBA All-Star, Donovan Mitchell used to play NBA 2K all the time. Ahead of the 2023 regular season, the Cleveland Cavaliers star took a trip to his native New York to bask in the hype and anticipation of NBA 2K24, which will be released this Friday. At ArtsDistrict in […]

It’s never easy for small market teams to lure talent to their franchise, but over their nearly-50-year history the Utah Jazz have managed to recruit some very good players. Unfortunately, despite having a number of great teams they have never achieved the ultimate success, but nonetheless they have enjoyed plenty of good trades in their […]

Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell currently has two full seasons remaining on his contract, after which he has a player option for the 2025-26 season. However, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst suggests there is pressure for the Cavs to extend Mitchell next offseason. “I don’t think under any circumstances he was ever considering extending this season, and I […]

New York Mets fans used to get tickled by the thought of Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani going to Queens. That idea, however, just got further away from reality based on the flurry of moves the Mets made just before Tuesday’s MLB trade deadline. That also means Cleveland Cavaliers star guard Donovan Mitchell, a […]

A lot of money was spent on free agents and contract extensions this NBA offseason, but one key contract decision everyone was waiting for revolved around All-Star Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics. Entering the final year of his current contract, Brown was eligible for a massive extension after receiving All-NBA honors. With the league’s […]

After a couple of embarrassing moments with the Boston Celtics last season, Grant Williams gets a fresh start next season with the Dallas Mavericks. Though, that is not stopping him from reliving, clarifying and laughing about those lowlights during the offseason. While his infamous exchange with Jimmy Butler in the Eastern Conference Finals, commands most […]

It looks like something’s going on between Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell and Las Vegas Aces forward A’ja Wilson, and so fans couldn’t help but wonder what it is. Those following the two players on Twitter have probably seen the rather cryptic exchange between the two. It started with Wilson calling out Mitchell for “showing […]

The stars were out at the 2023 MLB Celebrity All-Star Softball game from Seattle and several NBA All-Stars got a chance to showcase their skills on the diamond. Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell was in attendance and made a huge impact for his team and captain Jennie Finch. Mitchell also made a splash with his […]

The Cleveland Cavs have risen from the cellar of the NBA Central Division to contenders in a few short years. The play of the team’s superstar Donovan Mitchell, nicknamed ‘Spida,’ is a big reason why. Mitchell and the Cavaliers recently added a guard Mitchell recognized instantly because of their past history together — former Golden […]

After making it to the second round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs, the New York Knicks will now look to improve the roster further in hopes of getting to title contention real soon. While they are expected to explore all their options, however, they are also reportedly not closing the doors on possibly acquiring Donovan […]

Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell played the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the NBA bubble playoffs back in 2020 when he was still a member of the Utah Jazz. Mitchell averaged 36.3 points per game for the series, but it wasn’t enough for the Jazz to advance, as the Nuggets won the series […]

Jimmy Butler is on a warpath. Like that famous Miley Cyrus song, he came into the 2023 NBA playoffs like a wrecking ball, and all he’s ever done was wreck whichever team was in the path of the Miami Heat’s bid to win an NBA championship. And there Butler was again, in Game 2 of […]

There isn’t the usual amount of excitement among the Charlotte Hornets fan base after the team landed the No. 2 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. Perhaps it’s because, like every other team that had a legitimate shot at winning the No. 1 overall pick and the chance to draft Metropolitans 92 power forward Victor […]