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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 […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers carved out a respectable season last year. They posted a 48-34 win-loss card and made it to the 2024 NBA playoffs. While they managed to beat the Orlando Magic in the first round, they needed seven games to eliminate the five seed. Afterwards, they were blasted by the Boston Celtics in the […]

Donovan Mitchell and the undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers are home to face a familiar Western Conference rival: Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors. One game ago, the Cavs defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 131-122, setting a mark in Cleveland franchise history. The Warriors, meanwhile, just knocked off the defending champions, with Golden State beating the […]

The undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers made history after defeating the New Orleans Pelicans 131-122. For the first time, the Cavs have started the NBA’s regular season 9-0. That’s right. This Cleveland team pulled off such a feat, not LeBron James. Instead, the Cavs’ star-studded Core Four, headlined by Donovan Mitchell, led Cleveland to such a feat. […]

The undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers hit the road to face a Western Conference foe: Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans. Just one game ago, the Cavs defeated the Bucks 116-114, thanks to the heroics of Darius Garland. The Pelicans, meanwhile, are dealing with injuries, but Rookie of the Year candidate Yves Missi has spearheaded New […]

It’s a tried but true cliche, but teamwork makes the dream work for the undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers. Against the Milwaukee Bucks, the Cavs saw superstar Donovan Mitchell erupt for 13 points on 5-7 shooting in the first quarter. After Mitchell’s first quarter, he only had one point, going 0-8 from the floor and 1-2 from […]

The undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers return to the friendly confines of Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse to host a familiar foe: the Milwaukee Bucks. Just one game ago, the Cavs defeated the Bucks 114-113, thanks to the heroics of Donovan Mitchell and Isaac Okoro. Considering Milwaukee is heading into this game 1-5 and dead last in the Eastern […]

From the moment Donovan Mitchell joined the Cleveland Cavaliers, it’s been a whirlwind of success. In Mitchell’s first season, the Cavs made the playoffs with LeBron James on the roster for the first time since the 1997-98 season. The following season, Cleveland made the second round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs without James’s help for […]

It’s a big deal for Cleveland Cavaliers fans whenever LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers visit. Without James, the Cavs would have never won their first and only championship in 2016. So, whenever James returns, Cleveland and its fans thank and show tons of love to the Kid from Akron. It’s rare for a […]

A new year means new opportunities for the Cleveland Cavaliers, especially under new head coach Kenny Atkinson. With Atkinson at the helm, the Cavs are expected to be more dynamic on offense.  There has been a heavier emphasis on Cleveland taking more three-pointers. Atkinson wants the Cavs to rebound the basketball and get out in […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been red-hot coming out of the gates, starting the season 3-0. Things are clicking for the Cavs under new head coach Kenny Atkinson. Cleveland is seeing critical roleplayers find their niche and step up. Meanwhile, the Cavs are seeing their stars still put up their usual numbers – just at a […]

After starting the year 2-0, Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers are looking to stay undefeated when they travel to take on the Washinton Wizards in the second game of a back-to-back. This will be the first of three matchups between the Cavs and Wizards. Both sides meet again in Cleveland in December before Washington […]

Kim Kardashian continues to expand her SKIMS brand by bringing in superstar athletes, and her latest addition is Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell. As the NBA season approaches, Mitchell steps into the spotlight, showcasing SKIMS’ new lineup of Cotton and Stretch underwear in a campaign photographed by Hugh Wilson. This collaboration marks SKIMS’ second year […]

NBA preseason action usually serves as a tune-up for the regular season. However, it carried a little extra meaning when the Detroit Pistons hosted the Cleveland Cavaliers. Sure, it was the first meeting between Cleveland and Detroit, longstanding Central Division rivals. But it was also the first time that Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, and the […]

Cleveland Cavaliers superstar Donovan Mitchell is telling everyone to trick-or-treat and check out his feet this Halloween season. Dropping this Halloween, the Cavs superstar is releasing his D.O.N. Issue #6 in collaboration with HARIBO, the world’s No. 1 gummy bear company, and Adidas. Funnily enough, HARIBO’s Gold Bears are Mitchell’s favorite snack. So, the partnership […]

It’s no secret that Cleveland Cavaliers superstar Donovan Mitchell loves baseball. Although Mitchell loves his New York Mets most of all, he’s quickly embraced the Cleveland Guardians as his second team. So, when the Guardians took on the Detroit Tigers in Game 5 of the American League Divisional Series, Mitchell ensured he was there with […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will be without several players when they host the Indiana Pacers for their second preseason contest. Before the game, Cleveland head coach Kenny Atkinson said the Cavs would be without Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Max Strus, Evan Mobley, and Caris LeVert. Soon after Atkinson left and exited the podium, Sam Merrill was […]

The 2024-25 NBA preseason general manager survey is out, and surprisingly, a certain Cleveland Cavaliers superstar was missing. In the 50-question poll, the NBA executives addressed numerous topics, including the best teams, players, coaches, and offseason moves. NBA general managers were prohibited from voting for their team or personnel. One of the topics, the best […]

The first week of the NBA preseason is behind us, and there are now just two weeks until the start of the 2024-25 season. Even with teams formulating their plans of attack in preparation of the new season, the constant talk of who the best players in the league are continues to dominate conversations this […]

Cleveland Cavaliers’ All-Star Donovan Mitchell will be the first to admit he’s got a sweet tooth. His go-to guilty pleasure has always been a pack of Haribo Goldbears and this upcoming Halloween season, we’ll see the two sides partner for a long-awaited collaboration. Recently releasing his newest signature Adidas DON Issue 6, Mitchell will expand […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are coming off back-to-back playoff appearances as the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference. After they were knocked out in the first round in 2023, Cleveland made it past the opening round last season. Unfortunately, the Cavs ran into the eventual champions, the Boston Celtics, in the conference semifinals and were […]

The WNBA is expanding. The Golden State Valkyries will be the 13th team to be added for the 2025 WNBA season. New franchises in Portland and Toronto have also been announced. However, one Cleveland Cavaliers star doesn’t think the WNBA should stop expansion there. Recently, Cavs guard Donovan Mitchell shared that he believes Cleveland would […]

Iman Shumpert is a big fan of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ Donovan Mitchell — but he believes there’s a ceiling with him as the lead man. Shumpert — who is known for winning a championship with the Cavs back in 2016 — explained that while Mitchell is one of the top players in the league, his […]

Donovan Mitchell signed a three-year, $150.3 million extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers this offseason. He spoke on it publicly for the first time during the Cavs’ annual media day availability. To Mitchell, it gave him a sense of peace he hadn’t had in a while. “I can come in here now and breathe,” Mitchell said. […]

Moments after the Cleveland Cavaliers saw their season end, word got out that star point guard Darius Garland was fed up. According to reports, Garland’s representation preferred a trade for him if Donovan Mitchell signed a contract extension with Cleveland this summer. The belief was that Mitchell was holding Garland back and that a change […]

Everyone will expect Donovan Mitchell to carry the Cleveland Cavaliers in this season. Mitchell is arguably a top-ten player in the NBA. So, more often than not, Mitchell will put Cleveland on his back with his scoring prowess. While that’s a pretty straightforward strategy, it isn’t the only thing the Cavs can lean on. That’s […]

Heading into the upcoming NBA season, people are down on the Cleveland Cavaliers. While the Cavs have plenty of star power, they share the same conference with the Philadelphia 76ers, New York Knicks, and defending champion Boston Celtics. But to Cavs superstar Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland is being underestimated. In Mitchell’s eyes, Cleveland can hang with […]

Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star Donovan Mitchell does not like New York Giants linebacker Brian Burns’ new nickname. After their 20-15 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday Night Football, the Giants are 1-3 through Week 4. However, it wasn’t the outcome of the game that the Elmsford, New York native had an issue with. Mitchell responded […]

Cleveland Cavaliers superstar Donovan Mitchell is considered one of the NBA’s best. With five consecutive All-Star appearances to his name, Mitchell’s contributions on the court have been undeniable. Despite his well-earned accolades, Mitchell recently expressed his belief that he deserves to be recognized among the top echelon of NBA players, explicitly ranking himself within the […]

When it comes to sneaker wars, there’s no doubt that adidas has established itself in the market as one of the top brands in the same conversation as the likes of Nike and Jordan. Throughout NBA history, Adidas has played a huge role in helping some of the biggest superstars make their moments in the […]

There’s no doubt that the NBA Draft is a great avenue for NBA teams to upgrade their roster with the bevy amount of young talent. But while drafting promising players is a great way for making key roster additions, that isn’t the only way for teams to change up their roster. In fact, teams can […]

College football is an old man’s game. That was likely always the case. NFL Draft requirements mean that, more often than not, the best players in the NCAA are elder statesmen, especially when compared to standouts in other collegiate sports like basketball and hockey. But in the case of Colorado State Rams kicker Jordan Noyes, […]

The latest edition of the popular NBA2K video game series, 2K25, is finally available, meaning basketball fans worldwide can lace up their sneakers and hit the court to play as their favorite NBA stars. However, fans of the Cleveland Cavaliers may be disappointed with the ratings given to some of their favorite players, especially superstar […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers entered the 2024 NBA free agency period with a clear mandate: retain their core and build around it. With a young, talented roster and a promising future, the pressure was on to make the right moves. Did they succeed? Let’s break down their free agency haul and assign grades for each key […]

After signing a three-year, $150.3 million max extension in July, Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star Donovan Mitchell can’t wait for the 2024-25 campaign to begin. Mitchell is coming off last year’s 4-1 Eastern Conference semifinal series loss to the champion Boston Celtics when a left calf strain forced the five-time All-Star to miss Games 4 and 5. […]

The 2024 offseason has been a massive one for Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell and adidas. This summer, Mitchell and adidas Basketball celebrated the release of the guard’s sixth signature shoe, the D.O.N. Issue #6. That was followed up by the Spida Elite Camp and the official signing of his three-year, $150 million contract extension […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have had a lot to sort out this offseason. That hasn’t been borne out with additions to their roster, however. They haven’t made any such moves outside of drafting Jaylon Tyson with the 20th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Cleveland also hired a new coach in Kenny Atkinson and re-signed […]

When it comes to the 2024 NBA offseason, the Cleveland Cavaliers have already hit a veritable jackpot. After months and months of speculation regarding the future of Donovan Mitchell in the Forest City, the five-time All-Star re-upped with the team on a three-year, $150.3 million extension to remain with the team until 2028, should he […]