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The Cleveland Cavaliers will be facing the Toronto Raptors, but there are a few key players who are on the injury report before the game. Donovan Mitchell is dealing with left hamstring tightness, and Jarrett Allen has a left hand, fourth finger fracture. Mitchell has been on the injury report prior to this and still […]

Though they are expected to get Darius Garland back in the near future, the Cleveland Cavaliers just can’t avoid the early-season injury bug. On Thursday evening, the team announced that Jarrett Allen suffered a non-displaced fracture of his distal phalanx. Allen’s left ring finger injury occurred on Wednesday, the same day the wine and gold […]

Since taking over as head coach, Kenny Atkinson has always been constructive in his criticisms of the Cleveland Cavaliers. This endearing quality has earned him the buy-in of his players, the adoration of the fan base, and the trust of the organization. But Wednesday’s words before the wine and gold’s season opener against the New […]

After a flat-out unacceptable performance in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ season opener, Jarrett Allen let his game respond for him on Friday in familiar territory at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. “I’m used to the lights at the Barclays Center,” Allen joked after the Cavs’ 131-124 win over the Brooklyn Nets. “I played here for three […]

Jarrett Allen pulled off a solid dunk highlight during the Cleveland Cavaliers’ regular-season matchup against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night. Going into the contest, the Cavaliers lost their season-opener on the road to the New York Knicks on Wednesday night. As a team with championship aspirations, they need their first win to be on […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers should only have one thing on their collective mind heading into the 2025-26 campaign — revenge. They were so good for the entirety of last year’s regular season, and yet they couldn’t get past the second round. In fact, they won exactly the same number of playoff games in 2025 as they […]

It was a much more intense Day 2 of training camp for the Cleveland Cavaliers at IMG Academy than when they arrived on Tuesday. “I don’t know how long we were out there. It was a long, tough practice with a scrimmage at the end,” Kenny Atkinson told reporters in Bradenton, Florida, at the gym. […]

As long as the Cleveland Cavaliers have had their Core Four intact, the organization has stood by its side from the top down. There’s good reason for that if the last two league champions are used as a measuring stick for success. “The last three years, we’ve had the third-best record in the NBA, third […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder enter the 2025-26 season with the rare blend of stability and hunger that only a defending champion can carry. Last year, they climbed the mountain and shocked the basketball world, proving that their years of meticulous rebuilding under Sam Presti were no accident. Yet, as every dynasty contender learns quickly, winning […]

The Dallas Mavericks enter the 2025-26 season with a combination of excitement and urgency. On one hand, they hold the rights to the NBA’s newest sensation, Cooper Flagg, who arrived as the No. 1 overall pick and is already being touted as a generational talent. On the other hand, the Western Conference is brutally competitive, […]

The New Orleans Pelicans begin the 2025-26 NBA season with a rare combination of optimism and stability. After years of fits and starts, inconsistent roster moves, and the constant shadow of injuries, the front office finally looks to have struck the right balance between developing young talent and surrounding their stars with experienced contributors. This […]

The Denver Nuggets made waves in the 2025 offseason by swapping Michael Porter Jr. for Cam Johnson, a move that subtly but significantly shifted the team’s identity. Johnson fits more naturally alongside Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray, offering spacing, efficiency, and defensive versatility. While Porter Jr. was explosive at times, his streakiness and defensive limitations […]

Coming off a dream (regular) season, the Cleveland Cavaliers may very well get some love from NBA 2K, their horrific playoff exit at the hands of the Indiana Pacers notwithstanding. NBA 2K26 is about to hit the shelves, both physical and digital ones, starting on the fifth of September, although those who want to access […]

The Memphis Grizzlies had no reason to wait for the NBA Finals to wrap up before making a significant offseason move. Getting Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, and four first-rounders plus a swap option from the Orlando Magic for Desmond Bane was too good of an offer to pass up. There are plenty of reasons to […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers enter this offseason at a crossroads, frustrated by another early playoff exit, yet far from lost. Their second-round loss to the Indiana Pacers has intensified trade speculation surrounding Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen, but despite the noise, the most prudent path forward for the Cavs may be one of patience, not panic. […]

The Golden State Warriors certainly played like a team that had a chance to go all the way after they acquired Jimmy Butler via trade this past February. With Butler active, they played at a near 63-win pace. In the end, the Warriors’ playoff run was stopped by forces beyond their control, as Stephen Curry’s […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers were eliminated in the second round of the NBA Playoffs after suffering a 114-105 Game 5 loss to the Indiana Pacers. It’s the second consecutive year in which Cleveland exits the postseason in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. With the team receiving plenty of flak, it appears one former champion is tired of […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers enter the offseason sooner than they expected. Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers lost to the Indiana Pacers in five games in the second round. Injuries played a big factor in the series, but Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers were dominant. The Cavs have plenty of questions to answer this summer. Will they […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers entered the 2024-25 season with championship aspirations and delivered a franchise-best 64-win campaign only to see it unravel in the postseason with a shocking five-game loss to the Indiana Pacers. As the dust settles, the front office faces a harsh reality: the current roster, while talented, is both financially inflexible and structurally […]

Donovan Mitchell was acquired by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2022 to become the new face of the franchise. The main goal in Cleveland was to become competitive again, a trait that had disappeared when LeBron James departed in 2018. Immediately, Mitchell elevated this organization’s overall potential and their future at the top of the East […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers started the season with 15 straight wins, which was one of the longest unbeaten streaks in NBA history. They looked like legitimate title contenders coming into the playoffs, and they even swept the Miami Heat in Round 1. Then, the team lost their second-round series to the Indiana Pacers in only five […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t just lose Game 2 of their Eastern Conference playoff series against the Indiana Pacers. They let it slip through their fingers. Leading by seven with 57 seconds remaining, the Cavs endured one of the most staggering collapses in franchise playoff history, ultimately falling 120-119. And yet, amid the wreckage of another […]

When the Cleveland Cavaliers and Indiana Pacers tip off the second round Eastern Conference Playoffs, it’ll mark their fifth meeting of the season, but it’s the first that truly matters. And for all the tactical intrigue that lies ahead, one thing has already been made crystal clear. Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson is putting Cleveland’s […]

For the Cleveland Cavaliers, fresh off an emphatic first-round sweep of the Miami Heat, Round 2 isn’t just a continuation, it’s a collision. And as the Indiana Pacers prepare to bring their relentless pace and perimeter firepower to the Eastern Conference Semifinals, the Cavs may be forced to do something unthinkable: limit Jarrett Allen’s time […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers wrapped up their regular season with a 126-118 double-overtime loss to the Indiana Pacers. At first glance, it might seem like a game that would look like a stumble. But don’t let the box score fool you. This matchup at Rocket Arena wasn’t about wins or losses. It was a glimpse into […]

Revenge games always hit different. But when the Cleveland Cavaliers host the Sacramento Kings, it isn’t just about payback — it’s about power. Heading into this matchup, the Cavs are 48 minutes away from locking up the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference. One more win, and the path to the NBA Finals could […]

Cleveland Cavaliers big man Jarrett Allen doesn’t always get the headlines. He doesn’t have the flash of Darius Garland or the star billing of Donovan Mitchell. He isn’t a rising phenom like Evan Mobley. But amid Cleveland’s playoff push, Allen has been the steadying force. He’s become a relentless presence that keeps the Cavs from […]

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson won’t take credit for the Cavs’ stunning rise to the top of the Eastern Conference. He insists it’s about roster construction—praising the Koby Altman-led Cleveland front office for assembling a deep, versatile team. He points to continuity, with 13 of 14 full-time players returning from last year’s conference semifinal […]

It wasn’t pretty. It wasn’t easy. But the Cleveland Cavaliers, shorthanded and tested, found a way. With Evan Mobley watching Cleveland from the sidelines and Tristan Thompson ejected, the Cavs had every excuse to stumble against a relentless San Antonio Spurs squad. Instead, they dug deep, leaned on their depth, and got a monster performance […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been a dominant force in clutch moments all season. Their ability to execute under pressure has propelled them to the league’s best record in games decided by five points or fewer. But in Cleveland’s 104-103 loss to the Orlando Magic, the Cavs’ late-game offense, normally a well-oiled machine, sputtered at the […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ remarkable 16-game winning streak has come to an unexpected end, as the Orlando Magic stunned Cleveland at Rocket Arena with a 108-103 victory. This loss was a gut-check moment for the Cavs, a team that had seemingly cracked the code to winning basketball over the past month, only to be stifled by […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers continue to rewrite their record books, proving with every victory that this isn’t just a great season, but a special one. With Cleveland’s latest 133-124 triumph over the Memphis Grizzlies, the Cavs extended their winning streak to a franchise-best 16 games. This 16-game win streak surpasses their previous record and further cements […]

If the NBA Playoffs started today, the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 112-100 statement victory over the Milwaukee Bucks might have been a sneak peek at an Eastern Conference Semifinals clash. Of course, this depends on Milwaukee handling business against the Indiana Pacers and Cleveland taking down the Play-In Tournament winner. But given the Cavs’ dominance this season […]

In a league that requires defense to win championships, it’s easy to see why successful NBA teams would want an elite rim protector in their roster. Their defense around the rim pays dividends and makes life so much easier for the team to get some defensive stops. Here are the 10 best rim protectors in […]

After defeating the Chicago Bulls, the Cleveland Cavaliers’ winning streak may have stretched to 11 games. However,  there was no jubilation in the visitor’s locker room at United Center. No high-fives, no celebratory speeches. Instead, it was an understanding that, despite the winning, things are less than perfect for the Cavs. The scoreboard said 139-117, […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are gearing up for a tough showdown, but they might have to do it shorthanded. As they prepare to face the second-place team in the Western Conference, the Memphis Grizzlies, two key players, Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen are questionable due to injuries sustained in the Cavs’ recent home victory over the […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers boast a formidable frontcourt with elite defenders Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen, setting a high standard for defensive play each night. This successful blueprint seems to have influenced the Dallas Mavericks, who traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis. Despite their defensive struggles during their recent […]

For a while, it seemed like the 2025 NBA All-Star weekend would have to change its colors to wine and gold. Leading up to this year’s event, Cavs superstar Donovan Mitchell was named a starter for the Eastern Conference. Soon after, Cleveland head coach Kenny Atkinson and his staff were selected to coach the Eastern […]

Experiencing a losing streak can be a wake-up call for any team, irrespective of their standing in the league. For a championship contender like the Cleveland Cavaliers, facing their worst stretch of the season with three consecutive losses has brought some serious issues to light. Interestingly, the concern during this slump isn’t centered around the […]