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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 […]

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 […]