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For months, the NBA’s Coach of the Year race has boiled down to two men: Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson and Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff. Now, in a poetic twist, the Cavs and the Pistons collide in a game that could tip the scales. Both coaches have orchestrated remarkable turnarounds. Bickerstaff inherited […]

As the Cleveland Cavaliers march toward the playoffs, head coach Kenny Atkinson faces one of the toughest challenges a coach can encounter. Atkinson has to tackle shortening the Cavs’ rotation while keeping players engaged and confident. During the regular season, teams like the Cavs enjoy the luxury of experimenting with lineups and keeping everyone involved. […]

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 […]

Kevin Durant is one of the best players in NBA history. He is a two-time NBA champion, Finals MVP, and onetime NBA MVP. Although he is one of the most polarizing players today, no one can deny his talent has a scorer. Throughout the years, Durant has played for several coaches in the NBA. Unfortunately, […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t make it easy. Their first half against the Utah Jazz was a masterclass in offensive futility. With brick after brick piling up, Cleveland’s frustration was mounting, and a sense of déjà vu from their recent four-game losing streak creeping in. A miserable 3-of-25 performance from beyond the arc in the opening […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers let another one slip away, dropping their third straight game in a frustrating 123-119 loss to the Sacramento Kings. Like every other game in this three-game losing streak, it was yet another night where the Cavs looked in control until everything came tumbling down. The opening quarter followed a familiar script. The […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers stormed into the Intuit Dome with confidence, riding high after a dominant first quarter that saw them drop a blistering 45 points against the Los Angeles Clippers. It was a statement opening, showcasing the Cavs’ sharp, relentless, and efficient two-way dominance. However, just like in Cleveland’s previous outing against the Orlando Magic, […]

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 are on the verge of making history, aiming to become the only team this season to put together a 16-game winning streak. After already having a 15-game run earlier in the year, Cleveland is in rare form. They’ve grinded through the dog days of the NBA season and now, their eyes are […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers know their playoff aspirations rest on the shoulders of Donovan Mitchell. But at home against the Brooklyn Nets, Mitchell’s shoulders, and the rest of him, were on the sidelines. A surprise addition to the injury report with left groin soreness, Mitchell’s absence left a noticeable void. Nevertheless, the Cavs responded with a […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are headed to the postseason, and they’re the first team in the NBA to punch their ticket. With a 112-107 victory over the Miami Heat, the Cavs became the first team to officially clinch a playoff berth, reinforcing their status as a legitimate contender. The win was Cleveland’s 12th straight, pushing them […]

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, […]

When you’re up three with the game on the line, coaches face a crucial decision—do you trust your defense to get a stop, or do you take matters into your own hands by fouling and eliminating the chance for a game-tying three? For Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson, the choice is clear: if advanced […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ 122-82 demolition of the Orlando Magic was a statement but not the statement Cleveland has been trying to make. Yes, it gave them 48 wins, matching last season’s total. However, despite this, no one in the locker room seemed to care, including Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson. “In our locker room, amongst […]

After missing nearly all of last season, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ty Jerome entered this year as an afterthought. Many had forgotten why the Cavs signed him in free agency. After Jerome suffered extended absence due to a frustrating ankle injury, even more had forgotten what he could bring to the Cavs on the court. For […]

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Javonte Green had barely arrived in Cleveland before the reality of joining the Cavs had hit him. Things are sharp and biting. “It’s cold,” Green said with a smile, standing inside the Cavs’ practice facility before the team faced the Memphis Grizzlies. The cold was temporary. The opportunity in front of him […]

Last year, Cleveland Cavaliers superstar Donovan Mitchell was the team’s lone representative during the 2024 NBA All-Star game. However, with NBA All-Star 2025’s marquee event nearly here, Mitchell won’t be alone this time. Joining Mitchell are his Cavs teammates Darius Garland, a two-time All-Star, and Evan Mobley, making his first NBA All-Star appearance. From the […]

As the annual NBA trade deadline fast approaches, teams are making bold moves to strengthen their rosters. While the Cleveland Cavaliers may not aim for the same high-profile NBA trades as the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers, there are certainly opportunities for the Cavs to enhance their lineup. Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson emphasized […]

Although undermanned against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Dallas Mavericks were shocked. Besides general manager Nico Harrison, no one on the Mavericks knew that Dallas would rock the NBA by trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis. It’s why Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd became a meme after his real-time reaction to […]

Even if you weren’t closely following the NBA, you couldn’t have missed the jaw-dropping trade that saw Luka Doncic leave the Dallas Mavericks for the Los Angeles Lakers. This monumental shift isn’t just a game-changer for the Lakers and Mavericks; it’s a move that will reverberate throughout the entire league, including for Dallas’s next challengers—the […]

Heading into this season, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons were closely linked to one another. It isn’t because they’re bitter Central Divisional rivals. Nor was it the fact that the Cavs own a double-digit winning streak against the Pistons. Instead, it’s because of the coaching situation. Last year, Cleveland was led by Detroit’s current […]

Despite facing the rare sting of defeat this season, the Cleveland Cavaliers are demonstrating relentless determination until the final buzzer. In a close game against the Houston Rockets, which ended with a narrow score of 109-108, the Cavs struggled at the free-throw line, particularly with their standout guard Darius Garland, who went an unexpected 1-for-3 […]

For most players, defending Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant, arguably the greatest scoring threat ever, is no easy task. For the Cleveland Cavaliers, without two defensive stars, Evan Mobley and Isaac Okoro, the task of defending Durant went to Cavs forward Dean Wade. While it might have looked like Durant, who had 23 points on […]

Heavy is the head that wears the crown, and the Cleveland Cavaliers are beginning to feel the weight of their dominant start to the season. Injuries have been piling up for the Cavs lately, with the most concerning coming from big man Evan Mobley, who has been dealing with a nagging calf injury. Mobley’s injury […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 136-116 win against the Cleveland Cavaliers, All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander got plenty off his chest, including Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson going off on Lu Dort. After the win, Gilgeous-Alexander discussed the Thunder’s emphatic 30-2 run that changed the game’s complexion. Oklahoma City’s faithful rejoiced as the lead […]

A playoff-like aura is pervading the Paycom Center for Thursday night’s rematch between the Cleveland Cavaliers (34-5) and Oklahoma City Thunder (33-6). Both sides tried to maintain perspective during last Wednesday’s clash, but after engaging in a hard-fought contest that should reinvigorate some fans’ love for the NBA, it is tough to deny the extra […]

Although they seemed like the gods of the NBA, the Cleveland Cavaliers looked human against the Indiana Pacers for the first time this season. In their 108-93 loss to the Pacers, the Cavs struggled to find consistency on offense, seeing shots that would typically connect fall to the wayside. But when Indiana dialed up the […]

Throughout the season, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been the best team in the NBA. Much of that can be attributed to Cleveland’s dynamic bench, which gives the Cavs a spoil of riches in their rotations. However, diving deeper into Cleveland’s mob, you’ll quickly notice that Max Strus, a staple in the Cavs’ starting lineup last […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have established themselves as the top team in the NBA during the thrilling 2024-25 season. Cleveland has consistently dominated opponents, displaying exceptional teamwork and chemistry on the court. With an impressive 31-4 record, achieved by only seven other teams in history, they are on track for an incredible 73 wins. Despite their […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have battled several injuries at small forward this season. Yet, they have remained the dominant team in basketball. Key players, including Max Strus and Isaac Okoro, have risen to the challenge. Dean Wade, Caris LeVert, Sam Merrill, and even Evan Mobley have also contributed. Remarkably, the Cavs have shown no decline in […]

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 […]

Cleveland Cavaliers sixth man Caris LeVert and Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson have been linked to each other since their professional careers began. LeVert’s rookie season with the Brooklyn Nets was also Atkinson’s first time as an NBA head coach. As LeVert’s game grew, so did Atkinson’s coaching acumen. However, according to Atkinson, he didn’t […]

Against the Brooklyn Nets, the Cleveland Cavaliers did what great teams are expected to do. Cleveland flipped a switch in the opening quarter on the road against Brooklyn, building a respectable 20-point lead heading into the second frame. Much of the sudden surge was sparked by the Cavs’ bench, spearheaded by star sixth man Caris […]

It’s been nearly four years since the Brooklyn Nets fired Kenny Atkinson. He now has his eyes on a championship while leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to an NBA-best 22-4 record. Atkinson will return to Barclays Center as a head coach on Monday for the first time since his Nets tenure. Ahead of the matchup, he […]

Nearly 85 NBA players will become trade-eligible in less than a week. For contending teams like the Cleveland Cavaliers, this sudden rush of eligible players makes it easier to wheel and deal. It also allows the Cavs to find upgrades in areas lacking nearly a quarter of the way into the season. Although Cleveland is […]

It’s been a while since the Cleveland Cavaliers have been 100% healthy. The Cavs have been without Max Strus since early October after he suffered a hip injury and eventual ankle sprain. Sophomore forward Emoni Bates, meanwhile, hasn’t even touched the floor after undergoing knee surgery before preseason play began. Although Cleveland has the NBA’s […]

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 […]

Boston Celtics point guard Payton Pritchard was once an afterthought on the Green Team’s bench. He now commands the attention of opposing teams across the NBA, including the first-place Cleveland Cavaliers. Although Cleveland held a four-point lead with 22 seconds to go in a Sunday night showdown with Boston, Pritchard rattled in a 3-pointer to […]