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Sunday, October 25, 2026
Cavaliers fans saw another meltdown, but Kenny Atkinson apparently saw composure

Kenny Atkinson praised Cleveland's composure after another fourth-quarter meltdown, raising questions about accountability and late-game execution.

Cavaliers' narrow escape against Nets should set off alarm bells in Cleveland

James Harden struggled against Brooklyn, but Cleveland's 23 turnovers nearly caused another devastating collapse. The Cavaliers have a bigger problem.

Saturday, October 24, 2026
Cavaliers have earned an ugly reputation that won't be easy to shake

Michael Wilbon and Joe Johnson are questioning Cleveland's credibility after another historic collapse. The Cavaliers must prove they can finish games.

Cavaliers' star backcourt faces an immediate test after Philadelphia disaster

Donovan Mitchell and James Harden combined for 11 turnovers against Philadelphia. The Cavaliers need better ball security against Brooklyn.

Cavaliers' brutal 11-game stretch will test championship hopes immediately

The Cavaliers face Minnesota, Oklahoma City twice, Philadelphia and the Knicks twice in a brutal 11-game stretch that could leave them near .500.

2026 NBA G League Draft Results

The NBA G League held its draft for the 2026/27 season on Saturday afternoon. Players who signed NBAGL contracts and whose rights weren’t already controlled by a team were part of the draft pool....

Friday, October 23, 2026
Cavs must stop asking Donovan Mitchell to be someone he's not

The Cleveland Cavaliers need Donovan Mitchell to be their leading scorer and go-to guy, and not their primary playmaker or ball-handler.

It took one game for Evan Mobley to show his most frustrating face

Cleveland Cavaliers star Evan Mobley was aggressive out of the gate before going missing in action in the season-opening loss to the 76ers.

The Cavaliers' collapse puts James Harden right back in the hot seat

James Harden's struggles against Philadelphia raise serious questions about why the Cavaliers aren't leaning more on Mitchell and Mobley.

Examining The 17 Teams With Standard Roster Openings

Once the dust settled following a flurry of roster moves leading up to Monday’s regular season cutdown deadline, 13 of the NBA’s 30 teams entered opening night with full 15-man standard rosters,...

LeBron James: Cavaliers Were In ‘Consideration’ During Free Agency

When LeBron James revealed last spring that he wouldn’t be re-signing with the Lakers, a return to Cleveland was viewed by many as the perfect ending to his long career. His decision to join the...

4 Disturbing takeaways from Cavaliers' meltdown to LeBron's 76ers

LeBron James helped Philadelphia erase a 29-point deficit against Cleveland, raising painful questions about the Cavaliers' offseason decisions.

Thursday, October 22, 2026
Peyton Watson wasn't seeing ghosts in Cavaliers debut -- he was the ghost

The Cleveland Cavaliers blew a 29-point lead against the Philadelphia 76ers, and Peyton Watson just didn't do enough.

Donovan Mitchell and James Harden have a real shot at the NBA's best backcourt

Donovan Mitchell and James Harden have the talent to become the NBA's best backcourt, but Cleveland needs one thing to happen first.

4 things the Cavaliers must do to ruin LeBron's 76ers home debut

LeBron James has the spotlight in Philadelphia, but the Cavaliers have four ways to spoil his 76ers home debut.

The Cavaliers want to improve defensively, but it starts with one key thing

The Cavs brought in Peyton Watson to help fix their perimeter defense woes, but have to improve in this area.

Cavaliers' biggest trade regret might be the player they sent to Los Angeles

The Cavaliers got what they wanted in Peyton Watson, but losing Max Strus could leave Cleveland regretting what it gave up to get him.

Donovan Mitchell and James Harden have a short championship window in Cleveland

The Cleveland Cavaliers are playing with fire by doubling down on James Harden, and they've officially become a ticking time bomb.

Ty Jerome's breakout wasn't a fluke, and he just showed the Cavaliers why

Former Cavaliers guard Ty Jerome continues to take his game to new heights, showing his breakout season in Cleveland wasn't a fluke.

Cavaliers' championship ambitions could make Jaylon Tyson expendable

Cleveland's crowded rotation could force an unexpected trade decision as the Cavaliers chase a championship.

Cavaliers' road to the NBA Finals just got a lot more dangerous

LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard and Giannis Antetokounmpo have transformed the East, making Cleveland's championship pursuit more difficult.

Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Central Notes: Collins, Giddey, Pistons, Niang, Pacers

The Bulls are missing starting center Nic Claxton to open the regular season, but they got some reinforcements in their frontcourt on Wednesday as Zach Collins returned after missing the preseason...

Cavs’ Mitchell: ‘I Don’t Ever Want To Wear Another Uniform’

When Donovan Mitchell was traded to Cleveland in 2022, there was widespread skepticism that he’d be eager to commit to the Cavaliers long-term. But Mitchell has signed a pair of contract...

Cavaliers' biggest X-factor against the 76ers isn't Mitchell or Harden

Peyton Watson could be the difference-maker when the Cavaliers open their season against LeBron James and the 76ers.

Cavaliers will have to keep tabs on the new-look Pistons after gutsy comeback

The Detroit Pistons fought with bones and nails in the season opener, and they look like a big problem in the East, even for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Cavaliers' Evan Mobley decision faces fresh scrutiny after Jaylen Brown's debut

Jaylen Brown's winning 76ers debut revives questions about Cleveland's decision to keep Evan Mobley instead of pursuing a blockbuster trade.

The Cavaliers have bought into the Meleek Thomas hype, and that's a good thing

It looks like the Cavs are going to give Meleek Thomas a chance in the rotation early on in the year,

The Cavaliers should feel great about their chances after seeing the Celtics' new reality

The new-look Boston Celtics look more like a team on the verge of implosion than championship contention, and the Cleveland Cavaliers should be just fine.

The Cavaliers should take notes from the OKC Thunder on how to handle Wemby

Oklahoma City's growing collection of big men raises a question for the Cavaliers: Do Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen have enough help?

James Harden's beard makes headlines as the Cavaliers have bigger fish to fry

James Harden's beard is generating social media buzz, but the Cavaliers need something far more important from their veteran star this season.

LeBron James' 76ers debut immediately gives Cavaliers championship fuel

The Cleveland Cavaliers wanted a homecoming storyline with LeBron James, but now they need to prove the new era is here.

Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Eastern Notes: Watson, Sharp, Hornets, Magic

Cavaliers forward Peyton Watson, acquired from the Nuggets in a sign-and-trade deal, hopes his hard-nosed attitude will be adopted by his new team, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com writes. “Just to go...

Cavaliers fans are buying the hype (sort of), but one annoying question remains

Cavaliers fans are excited about their preseason standouts, but Cleveland still has major questions to answer before it can contend for a title.

Cavs Pick Up Jaylon Tyson’s Fourth-Year Option

The Cavaliers have officially exercised their fourth-year rookie scale team option on Jaylon Tyson’s contract, the team announced today in a press release. Tyson’s $3.66MM salary for the coming...

Cavs’ Nae’Qwan Tomlin (Back) Out At Least 3-4 Weeks

Nae’Qwan Tomlin’s 2026/27 debut will be delayed, according to the Cavaliers, who announced today that the forward has been diagnosed with a lower back stress reaction and will be reevaluated in...

Injury Notes: Warriors, D. Murray, Sixers, Cavs, Nets, Raptors

While Warriors star Stephen Curry will be available for Wednesday’s regular season opener vs. the Lakers after sustaining a minor ankle injury over the weekend, a couple other Golden State players...

James Harden vs. Dwyane Wade: Former Cavaliers battle for No. 3 all-time

James Harden has the MVP and scoring titles. Dwyane Wade has three rings. Which former Cavaliers guard deserves the No. 3 spot behind Jordan and Kobe?

Monday, October 19, 2026
The most dangerous version of Evan Mobley isn't the one scoring 25 points

The Cavaliers can prepare Evan Mobley for the playoffs by expanding his playmaking role during favorable regular-season matchups.

Cavaliers are running out of people to blame if this season ends the same way

If the Cavaliers suffer another playoff disappointment, will Cleveland need another roster shakeup or a new voice on the sideline?

Donovan Mitchell and James Harden's clutch-time numbers raise questions for Cavs

Donovan Mitchell is Cleveland's presumed closer, but James Harden's playoff clutch nubers raise questions about who should run the offense late.

Sunday, October 18, 2026
Central Notes: Pistons, Giddey, Allen, Johnson

After winning 60 games and running away with the top seed in the Eastern Conference, the Pistons have made several changes to their roster. While moving on from Tobias Harris might hurt more than...

Cavaliers' preseason standouts are threatening the established pecking order

Jaylon Tyson, Craig Porter Jr. and Meleek Thomas have complicated the Cavaliers' rotation plans with impressive preseason performances.

James Harden should embrace the role Russell Westbrook resisted in Los Angeles

James Harden could transform the Cavaliers' second unit. Russell Westbrook's Lakers experiment offers a lesson Cleveland should consider.

Saturday, October 17, 2026
Cavs, Nuggets, Pistons Waive Exhibit 10 Players

The Cavaliers, Nuggets, and Pistons have all waived the players who had been on Exhibit 10 contracts, according to NBA.com’s transaction log. Since each of those players was cut on Saturday,...

Cavaliers have to secure the No. 1 seed, especially this year

The Cavaliers thrived at home but struggled on the road during the playoffs. Their championship hopes may depend on securing a top seed.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have to go through LeBron James to get to the Finals

LeBron James reached nine NBA Finals playing in the East. Now with the 76ers, he could stand between the Cavaliers and another championship appearance.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are better with Donovan Mitchell running the show alone

The Cavaliers posted better numbers with Donovan Mitchell playing without James Harden. Here's why Kenny Atkinson should pay attention.

Friday, October 16, 2026
Minor Moves: Thunder, Rockets, Cavs, Pelicans, Blazers, Spurs

The Thunder have signed forward Dariq Whitehead and guards Lamar Wilkerson and Nate Johnson to non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contracts, the team announced today. Oklahoma City’s agreements with...

Cavaliers finally giving Evan Mobley the offensive role he needs, if he takes it

Cleveland Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson is reportedly eyeing Evan Mobley for a Kevin Garnett role on offense, but the star needs to embrace that intensity.

Thursday, October 15, 2026
NBA GMs High On Sixers’ Offseason Moves, Wembanyama’s Impact

The Sixers made the best roster moves during the 2026 offseason, according to the NBA’s general managers. Within his annual survey of the league’s top basketball decision-makers, John Schuhmann of...

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