Cleveland Cavaliers

The 2016 NBA postseason is full of comeback stories, even on the championship stage. Before the Golden State Warriors became known for blowing a 3-1 lead against the Cleveland Cavaliers, they first completed a comeback in the Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Speaking with Dion Waiters, who was a role player for […] The post Dion Waiters recalls KD’s move to Warriors after OKC blew 3-1 lead appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Delonte West says LeBron James personally recruited him to join the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2007-08 season, revealing that the future teammates first discussed a potential move during a game between Cleveland and the Seattle SuperSonics. West recalled the conversation while describing how LeBron approached him during the game after watching his college career and […] The post Delonte West says LeBron James recruited him to Cleveland appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Mr. Cavalier isn’t going anywhere. Specifically, Austin Carr will indeed return to the Cavaliers’ broadcast team for the 2026-27 season, ending the uncertainty created when his name was notably absent from the team’s original announcement last week. Rock Entertainment Sports Network revealed the full crew Saturday, with Carr included alongside John Michael, Brad Daugherty, Serena […] The post Austin Carr will be back on Cavs broadcasts after all appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Clippers have had better weeks. But eventually they will have to get back to playing basketball, and when they do, a couple of familiar faces to Cavaliers fans could have significant roles. Darius Garland may be the biggest reason for whatever optimism remains in Los Angeles. Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports noted that Garland […] The post Darius Garland, Max Strus could give battered Clippers something to build around appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Any remaining optimism surrounding the Clippers starts with having Darius Garland to run the offense for the entire season, writes Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports. The 26-year-old point guard was dealing with a lingering toe injury when he arrived from Cleveland in February, but he was still effective in the 19 games he played, averaging […]

It has been 10 days since the Pelicans agreed to terms with free agent swingman Bennedict Mathurin on a two-year deal worth a reported $16MM, but the signing still isn’t official. In the space below, we’re taking a closer look at exactly why that deal isn’t done yet and what New Orleans might be waiting […]

Free agent forward Grant Nelson has reached an agreement to sign a two-way contract with the Nets, agent Max Wiepking tells Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). A seven-footer out of Alabama, Nelson went undrafted in 2025 and spent most of last season with the Long Island Nets, Brooklyn’s G League affiliate. In 23 NBAGL […]

Three-time NBA All-Star Ben Simmons is back in the NBA after agreeing to a one-year, $3.5 million deal with the Sacramento Kings on Friday, sources tell Andscape and ESPN's Shams Charania.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have quietly become one of the most successful and prestigious franchises in the Eastern Conference, but doubts persist as to whether or not they have what it takes to overtake the New York Knicks as the conference and NBA’s best team. The Cavs have been busy tweaking their roster in recent days, […] The post Evan Mobley headlines 3 Cavs NBA 2K27 player ratings that will definitely need major updates this season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Fans are expecting a big season for the Cavaliers.

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - MAY 17: Donovan Mitchell #45 and Evan Mobley #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers react during the third quarter against the Detroit Pistons in Game Seven of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena on May 17, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory ...

Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell has already seen Evan Mobley become an NBA Defensive Player of the Year. He doesn’t think Mobley is finished getting better. “I have no doubt he is gonna take the jump that people are waiting for,” Mitchell said during an appearance on Cousins with Vince Carter & Tracy McGrady. “He’s young. […] The post Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell: No doubt Evan Mobley will take another leap appeared first on Hoops Wire.

On one hand, it’s obvious why the Rockets would be heavily invested in keeping Thompson around for the short and long term. He has already displayed a rare mix of skills that make him one of the most intriguing young stars in the game today and an invaluable part of Houston’s core. Despite operating as the lead ballhandler on last year’s Rockets, Thompson was second in the NBA with 204 dunks, trailing only Cleveland’s Evan Mobley (207). Although he was asked to spend more time running the off...

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Donovan Mitchell admits Cavaliers earned criticism after latest failed playoff run.

The Cavaliers have officially signed big man Khalifa Diop to a standard contract, the team announced today in a press release. The 39th overall pick in the 2022 draft, Diop was identified last week as a candidate to become part of the Cavs’ projected 15-man regular season roster, with reporting in the last 24 hours […]

Dean Wade revealed that the Philadelphia 76ers made him a priority immediately in free agency before he agreed to a four-year, $38.7 million contract with the team. “The 76ers were super interested as soon as they could start talking with me in free agency,” Wade told ClutchPoints. “Mike and those guys were calling me non-stop […] The post Dean Wade: 76ers were “super interested” in me appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Donovan Mitchell has revealed an unusual detail about the night he scored a career-high 71 points against the Chicago Bulls, saying he had a few drinks on New Year’s Eve before the game. “We played them on New Year’s Eve. Then we had New Year’s in Cleveland. Then we played the next day. Now I […] The post Donovan Mitchell reveals the unusual reason behind his 71-point game appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Cavaliers are going away for training camp again. Way away this time. The team announced Wednesday that it will hold its 2026 training camp in Málaga, Spain, from Sept. 30 through Oct. 5, taking it to the Costa del Sol for the official start of preparations for the season. Camp will be held at […] The post Cavs taking training camp on road again, this time all the way to Spain appeared first on Hoops Wire.

DETROIT, MI - MAY 17: Donovan Mitchell #45 and Jarrett Allen #31 of the Cleveland Cavaliers talk during the game against the Detroit Pistons during Round Two Game Seven of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 17, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Ph...