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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 […]

Although the Cleveland Cavaliers have owned the NBA’s third-best offense to start the season, they’ll need more firepower to sustain it. That’s why the Cavs and their fans await news on sharpshooters Dean Wade and Max Strus, who are both sidelined with ankle injuries. Unfortunately, the Cavs will have to wait a bit for Wade […]

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, […]

When the Cleveland Cavaliers named Kenny Atkinson as the team’s next head coach, there was one focus in mind: offense. With Atkinson at the helm, Cleveland is expected to be more dynamic on offense, based on a predicated motion-based offense. He wants the Cavs to play with pace and make three-pointers while moving the ball […]

For as downright dominant as the Cleveland Cavaliers have been to start the season, they aren’t flawless. In their first and currently only loss of the season, the Cavs were carved up on defense by the Boston Celtics on the perimeter. More often than not, Cleveland would sag off Boston’s perimeter attack, looking to protect […]

Cleveland Cavaliers sharpshooter Max Strus is five weeks into his six-week recovery window after suffering a high ankle sprain injury during the preseason. However, in an update from Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson, once Strus is evaluated, the Cleveland forward still needs time to get back on the floor. “Max is still a ways away,” […]

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen joined the Young Man and the Three podcast Friday to talk all things Cavs and more.  Allen’s appearance involved discourse surrounding everything from playing a team coached by the show’s lead host emeritus in Redick to The Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter. But the most interesting portion of the […]

For the fans who thought Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland was ducking smoke, nothing could be further from the truth. Garland, who struggled against the Boston Celtics, was ruled out against the New Orleans Pelicans, the Cavs’ second game in a back-to-back, with a groin injury. However, in an injury update from Cleveland head coach […]

As usual, Boston Celtics big man Al Horford was a crucial supporting piece in his team’s 120-117 over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night. The 18th-year veteran scored 20 points on 7-for-11 shooting with seven rebounds, three blocks, and one assist across 32 minutes, and Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson couldn’t help but admire his performance […]

Under new coach Kenny Atkinson, the Cleveland Cavaliers have surged to a historic 15-0 record, which impressed no less than NBA legend and analyst Charles Barkley. For context, the 15-0 Cavs are only the fourth team in NBA history to start 15-0–the three prior teams, including the 73-9 Warriors, also reached the NBA Finals, boding […]

For the longest time, defense has been the Cleveland Cavaliers’ identity. Without their defense, Cleveland wouldn’t be where they are right now. When new head coach Kenny Atkinson took the job, the defense was the one thing he didn’t want the Cavs to change. However, in Cleveland’s undefeated start to the season, their defense has […]

Despite the undefeated start to the season, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been dealing with a rash of injuries to their roleplayers. The latest blow the Cavs have been dealt is to sharpshooter Sam Merrill, who has missed three consecutive games due to a nagging left ankle injury. Merrill has been Cleveland’s best three-point shooting threat […]

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 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 […]

As the Cleveland Cavaliers and Chicago Bulls game dragged on, one thing was clear: the Cavs were looking tired. This matchup versus Chicago was Cleveland’s twelfth game of the year, the most by any NBA team. Overall, the Cavs had already played three back-to-backs, more or less making their schedule the heaviest for any team […]

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 […]

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. […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is sidelined heading into the second NBA regular season matchup between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Milwaukee Bucks. Antetokounmpo was ruled as a game-time decision earlier in the day, but the Greek Freak was ultimately ruled out due to a right adductor injury. The Bucks’ loss is the Cavs’ gain for a team trying […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been one of the hottest basketball teams early into the NBA season. Much of that can be attributed to new Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson. Under Atkinson, the Cavs have played a more balanced game, with their offense starting to match the intensity of their renowned defense. It’s led to Cleveland […]

After a two-game road trip, the undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers head home to host LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. It’ll be a historical game since LeBron James, who began his career with the Cavs, is expected to take the floor with his son, Lakers rookie Bronny James. Bronny was born early in his father’s […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have struggled to control the New York Knicks on the boards for the last few seasons. Granted, the Knicks have consistently been among the NBA’s better rebounding teams. However, the Cavs, with two seven-footers in Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen, should, on paper, be able to contain New York’s edge. Unfortunately, since […]

The New York Knicks’ trade for Karl-Anthony Towns sent shock waves through the NBA world on the eve of training camp. After finishing the 2023-24 season with the second best record in the Eastern Conference, many felt the trade could vault the Knicks into title contender status. Count Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson as […]

After losing sharpshooter Max Strus to an ankle injury, Dean Wade has kept the Cleveland Cavaliers afloat at small forward. However, Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson is open to being creative while Strus is sidelined. While Wade has been solid, Cleveland could turn to sixth man Caris LeVert or defensive stud Isaac Okoro some nights. […]

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 […]

After a 2-0 start to their 2024-25 season, the Cleveland Cavaliers are just fine navigating life without Max Strus. Strus, expected to miss at least Cleveland’s first 20 games, has been sidelined with a severe ankle sprain. The Cleveland sharpshooter was and still is to be an integral part of the Cavs’ offensive attack under […]

Although it’s only one game, everything seemingly fell into place in Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson’s regular season debut. Against the Toronto Raptors, Cleveland opened the 2024-25 season with a dominant 136-106 win and broke a few records along the way. It’s the most points scored in a non-overtime regular season game on the […]