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SB Nation team blog- Cavs season preview: Donovan Mitchell – Measured in the playoffs
There is no doubt that Donovan Mitchell is amongst the handful of the NBA’s best players. He can score in waves, at all three levels, and put the team on his back when it matters most.
Read at Fear The Sword → - Cavs want to ‘get back to being a top-five defense’
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers climbed their way back to relevance five years ago through their work on the defensive end. They ascended 20 spots in defensive rating from 2021 to 2022 thanks to the additions of Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen.
Read at Fear The Sword → - 8 Takeaways from Cavs loss to Celtics: Defense leaves much to be desired in preseason opener
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers opened up the exhibition slate with a less-than-stellar 124-113 loss to a Boston Celtics team that didn’t bring their starting lineup. Still, there were some positives to take away from this one.
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- Cavs vs. Magic preseason preview: How to watch, odds, and injury report
The Cleveland Cavaliers will have their final home preseason game on Sunday evening. This is their second of three exhibition contests.
Read at Fear The Sword → - Cavs vs. Celtics preseason preview: How to watch, odds, and injury report
The Cleveland Cavaliers open up their preseason campaign against the Boston Celtics tonight at home. This is the first of three exhibition games for Cleveland.
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- Cavs vs. Magic preseason preview: How to watch, odds, and injury report
- Player Grades: Cavs vs Celtics – Jaylon Tyson shows flashes in loss
The Cleveland Cavaliers opened their first of three preseason games with a loss to the Boston Celtics. We’re trying a new format for player grades this year.
Read at Fear The Sword → - Final Score: Cavs lose first preseason game 124-113 to Celtics
The Cleveland Cavaliers took their first loss of the preseason in a 124-113 defeat to the Boston Celtics. Donovan Mitchell, Jaylon Tyson, Peyton Watson, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen started the game for Cleveland.
Read at Fear The Sword → - Cavs vs. Celtics preseason game thread
Cavs basketball is back, or at least preseason basketball is. We’ll see how the team looks in their first time taking an NBA floor since last May.
Read at Fear The Sword → - Cavs season preview: Evan Mobley – Will Cleveland’s faith be rewarded?
The Cleveland Cavaliers had opportunities to drastically reshape their core over the summer. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jaylen Brown were available in trades.
Read at Fear The Sword → - Cavs season preview: Peyton Watson – Is he what they’ve been waiting for?
Peyton Watson isn’t the first player that the Cleveland Cavaliers have tried to use to fill this gap. A long list of names, from Cedi Osman and Isaac Okoro — to Dean Wade and De’Andre Hunter.
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Yardbarker
Cavaliers feed- Watch: Boston Celtics 124, Cleveland Cavaliers 113
The Celtics defeated the Cavaliers 124-113 in their preseason opener in Cleveland on Thursday night. Despite Boston resting eight of their primary rotation players, including Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, and Paul George, the shorthanded Celtics relied on their bench depth and…
Read at Yardbarker → - Cavs urged to fix rebounding problem as a team
The Cavaliers’ rebounding problems showed up again in their preseason opener, and Zach Weiss of Sports Illustrated believes the solution has to come from the entire roster.
Read at Yardbarker → - Cavs signing Jaxson Robinson, Noam Yaacov to camp deals
The Cavaliers added two more players to their training camp roster, signing Jaxson Robinson and Noam Yaacov to camp contracts. The moves were first reported by Paul Garcia of Spot Up Shot.
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- Cavs have the offense. Now they want the defense back
The Cavaliers know they can score. They’d rather not have to win that way every night.
Read at Yardbarker → - Cleveland Cavaliers: 3 Realistic Outcomes For The 2026-27 Season
After finally making it back to the Eastern Conference Finals last season, getting swept by the Knicks wasn’t exactly how the Cleveland Cavaliers wanted to finish their best playoff run since LeBron left in 2018.
Read at Yardbarker → - Cavaliers Fail To Impress vs. Depleted Celtics: 3 Takeaways From Preseason Opener
The Eastern Conference is as stacked as ever, with as many as 10 teams expected to compete for the top six spots in the standings. As it stands, both the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Boston Celtics are counted among that group, and we saw our first real glimpse of what they have…
Read at Yardbarker → - Cavs’ first audition brings positives, but rebounding needs work
Random dribbles from the Cavaliers’ 124-113 preseason-opening loss to the Celtics on Thursday. 1. It wasn’t often pretty, but that’s what this time of year is for.
Read at Yardbarker → - Donovan Mitchell on James Harden: ‘Really puts into perspective how BS a lot of the narratives are’
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Donovan Mitchell has heard the narratives about James Harden. Now that he’s actually Harden’s teammate, Mitchell sounds even less interested in them.
Read at Yardbarker → - Donovan Mitchell explains why James Harden should be compared to LeBron James
Donovan Mitchell has defended James Harden from the criticism surrounding his career, arguing that the Cleveland Cavaliers star deserves to be spoken about in the same breath as LeBron James and Kevin Durant.
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Local beat coverage- Cavs newcomer provides glimpse of upside in 124-113 preseason loss to Celtics
The Cavs opened the preseason on Thursday night, giving fans their first glimpse of newcomer Peyton Watson.
Read at cleveland.com Cavs → - Cavs vs. Celtics: Who is sitting out the preseason opener?
The Cavs will be without three players in Thursday's preseason opener against Boston.
Read at cleveland.com Cavs → - Where to watch Cavs vs. Celtics NBA preseason game for free today
The Cleveland Cavaliers open the NBA preseason with a matchup against the Boston Celtics at home today. Find out your free streaming options to watch this game.
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- Browns prepare for Jets, Guardians look to stay alive: Thursday’s Sports 4 CLE
Check out today's show, brought to you by Tri-C, live at 4 p.m., or watch later on as host Dave Bacon leads discussions on the big issues in Cleveland sports.
Read at cleveland.com Cavs → - ‘We can be a top 5 defense’: Cavs aiming for defensive resurgence after last season’s struggles
The Cavs enter the new season focused on improving their defense after finishing 15th last year, with players and coach Kenny Atkinson targeting a top-5 ranking.
Read at cleveland.com Cavs → - 22 things to do this weekend, from Foster the People to Old Brooklyn Street Fest and more
Big-name comedians, fall festivals and unique local experiences make for a busy weekend across Greater Cleveland. Whether you’re craving live music, great food or family-friendly fun, the Land has something for everyone this weekend.
Read at cleveland.com Cavs → - The emotional reset Jaylon Tyson needed — and why it’s not enough on its own
Jaylon Tyson hired a mental performance coach to process his playoff struggles, but Cleveland's analysts say his defensive growth could matter more than his emotional maturity alone.
Read at cleveland.com Cavs → - Tyrese Proctor heard Kenny Atkinson’s message — and then made it his offseason mission
Tyrese Proctor's offseason commitment to the weight room directly answered the Cavaliers' biggest concern about him, and it may be enough to earn him real rotation minutes in 2026-27.
Read at cleveland.com Cavs → - How vital is the Cavs’ backup point guard role? Wine and Gold Talk podcast
In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, host Ethan Sands and beat reporter Chris Fedor preview the Cavs' preseason and discuss the ongoing battle for the backup point guard position.
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King James Gospel (FanSided)
Team blog- Knicks’ Championship show Cavaliers how to deploy Mobley and Allen
While the coaching staff clearly wants to play Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen together, staggering them could help maximize their skill sets.
Read at King James Gospel (FanSided) → - The Cavaliers are building for two different futures at once
The Cavaliers want to win now with Donovan Mitchell and James Harden, but developing Jaylon Tyson, Meleek Thomas and other young players presents a challenge
Read at King James Gospel (FanSided) → - The Cavaliers paid Donovan Mitchell like a champion, but he hasn't delivered like one…yet
The Cavaliers invested $273 million in Donovan Mitchell. His playoff history raises concerns, but his scoring résumé gives Cleveland reason to believe.
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- Cavaliers went all-in, but James Harden's commitment is still a question mark
The Cavaliers are betting big on James Harden and Donovan Mitchell. But what happens if another playoff disappointment makes Harden reconsider?
Read at King James Gospel (FanSided) → - Cavaliers are going to miss Dean Wade each and every night this season
The Cleveland Cavaliers need to stop big forwards in the Eastern Conference, and their stopper, Dean Wade, is gone and they cannot replace him.
Read at King James Gospel (FanSided) → - Cavaliers' playoff collapse exposed problems bigger than James Harden
James Harden struggled against the Knicks, but the Cleveland Cavaliers' getting swept exposed deeper problems its offseason moves may not have solved.
Read at King James Gospel (FanSided) → - Previous Meleek Thomas-Tyrese Maxey comparison should serve as warning to the NBA
John Capilari sees a familiar draft-night mistake in Cavaliers rookie Meleek Thomas, and his Tyrese Maxey comparison explains why NBA teams may regret it.
Read at King James Gospel (FanSided) → - Calling the Cavaliers losers of the James Harden-Darius Garland trade makes no sense
The Los Angeles Clippers have not earned being called winners of their trade deadline deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Not by a long shot.
Read at King James Gospel (FanSided) → - Craig Porter Jr. may have just won the backup point guard job in a single game
Craig Porter Jr. was excellent in his preseason debut, pushing him even further ahead in the fight for the backup point guard role on the Cleveland Cavaliers
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Cavs Nation
Team blog- Cavs star Donovan Mitchell gives Guardians a shoutout before ALDS Game 5
Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell showed his support for the Cleveland Guardians ahead of their decisive Game 5 matchup against the Chicago White Sox in the American League Division Series on Saturday night. With the Guardians preparing for an elimination game at 8 p.m.
Read at Cavs Nation → - Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson already worried about 1 major ‘concern’ after preseason opener
The Cleveland Cavaliers opened their 2026-27 NBA preseason with a 124-113 loss to the Boston Celtics on Thursday night, but head coach Kenny Atkinson is already concerned about his team’s rebounding struggles. Cleveland allowed Boston to grab 21 offensive rebounds while…
Read at Cavs Nation → - Dog’ Peyton Watson immediately shows why he got $88 million bag from Cavs
The Cleveland Cavaliers opened their 2026-27 NBA preseason with a 124-113 loss to the Boston Celtics on Thursday night, but newcomer Peyton Watson wasted little time showing why the organization invested $88 million in him this offseason. Watson, who signed with Cleveland after…
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- Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell states obvious about James Harden’s legacy vs. LeBron James, Kevin Durant
As star Donovan Mitchell looks to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to new heights this season, he is once again joined by veteran James Harden in the hunt for a long-eluded championship win. While conversation has always surrounded Harden on the Cavs, Mitchell would reveal why…
Read at Cavs Nation → - Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell drops mic with bold prediction that involves Peyton Watson name drop
After Cleveland Cavs All-Star Donovan Mitchell signed a $273 million extension over the summer, it helped the team on a path toward landing Peyton Watson. Mitchell sees plenty of upside with Watson joining the Cavs, especially on the defensive end of the floor.
Read at Cavs Nation → - Darius Garland throws shade at Cavs for ‘everything that happened’
Former Cleveland Cavs guard Darius Garland looked back on his trade to the LA Clippers ahead of the 2026-27 season. Although Garland holds no hard feelings toward the Cavs for moving him, the aftermath of his trade to the Clippers hasn’t been easy.
Read at Cavs Nation → - Cavs rookie turns heads with tough bucket over Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley
Cleveland Cavaliers rookie guard Meleek Thomas turned heads during Saturday’s training camp practice in Spain by scoring a difficult fadeaway jumper over stars Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley. The Cavaliers shared a clip of the 20-year-old rookie backing Mitchell into
Read at Cavs Nation → - Could James Harden leave Cavs for overseas league in future?
Cleveland Cavaliers star James Harden is not ruling out the possibility of eventually taking his career overseas, with the former NBA MVP revealing he “would love” to play in Europe or Spain one day. Harden addressed the possibility while the Cavaliers hold training camp in…
Read at Cavs Nation → - Cavs star Donovan Mitchell’s new Adidas deal comes with twist that helps his high school
Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell has signed a new multiyear contract extension with Adidas, and the agreement will also provide additional resources to his former high school. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Thursday that Mitchell’s new agreement will extend his…
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From league outlets- Cavs vs. Magic preseason preview: How to watch, odds, and injury report
Cleveland’s preseason slate continues as they host Orlando.
Read at Yahoo Sports → - Boston Celtics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: Game Highlights