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Only one former MVP changed teams at this trade deadline. And only one landed somewhere that actually plans on winning right now. That would be James Harden, and that would be the Cleveland Cavaliers. Plenty of recognizable names moved this week. Jaren Jackson Jr., Anthony Davis, Ivica Zubac. All three ended up on teams looking […] The post Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell says he and James Harden want same thing: ‘A championship’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .

What was a quiet lead-up to trade deadline week turned into a frenzy as Thursday’s final buzzer approached. Let’s discuss a trio of the most impactful moves first and then hit the rest of the deals in chronological order. When…

In his first Los Angeles Clippers press conference two-and-a-half years ago, there was a viral moment where James Harden famously claimed, “I am not a system player. I am a system.” After he was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers to create a star tandem with Donovan Mitchell, Clippers head coach Ty Lue revisited the proclamation. […] The post How James Harden’s partnership with Donovan Mitchell could finally push Cavs to ‘mountaintop’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Darius Garland wasn’t particularly surprised that the Cavaliers traded him to the Clippers. The 26-year-old guard was dealt, along with a second-round pick, for James Harden. “I knew about it. It wasn’t a shock, though,” Garland said, per Doug Padilla of The Associated Press. “It’s the business of basketball. Cleveland was great to me and […]

Donovan Mitchell influenced the decision by the Cleveland Cavaliers to acquire James Harden from the Los Angeles Clippers before Thursday's trade deadline, according to multiple league sources. The All-NBA guard expressed concerns about the roster's championship viability, prompting franchise officials to pursue significant changes. Three league sources confirmed Mitchell communicated dissatisfaction with the team's current construction. The 28-year-old guard, who has one guaranteed year rema...

The Cavaliers and Clippers agreed to a blockbuster trade on Tuesday which will send James Harden to Cleveland and Darius Garland to Los Angeles. Harden, who worked with L.A. to find a deal, told Ramona Shelburne of ESPN he didn’t want to feel like an impediment to the Clippers going forward. “I wanted them to […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers delivered a decisive 124-89 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night at Intuit Dome, pulling away early in a game played just hours after the teams completed a blockbuster trade involving All-Stars. Cleveland improved to 30-21, while Los Angeles dropped to 23-26 with its second straight loss. Donovan Mitchell led […] The post Cavaliers rout Clippers hours after James Harden trade appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Cavaliers dominated every facet of this game.

Karl-Anthony Towns attended a boxing fight Saturday night at Madison Square Garden. A few days later, he looked like one.

LeBron James considers the Cleveland Cavaliers a logical free agency destination this summer if he continues his NBA career, sources close to the four-time champion said. James would accept significantly reduced compensation to join a championship contender. James becomes an unrestricted free agent following the season. Sources indicated a third stint with the Cavaliers represents an appealing option for a potential 24th NBA campaign. James, who has a no-trade clause, is expected to remain wi...

The Cleveland Cavaliers face comparable extension uncertainty with Donovan Mitchell as the Milwaukee Bucks do with Giannis Antetokounmpo, according to a veteran front office executive. Mitchell becomes eligible for an extension this offseason but could reach unrestricted free agency as soon as 2027 if he declines a new deal and his player option. "People don't realize the Cavs are in the same position with Donovan as the Bucks are with Giannis," one veteran front office executive said. Clevel...

The Cleveland Cavaliers recently shook up the NBA world by trading Darius Garland to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for James Harden, per Shams Charania of ESPN. The move is a clear win-now move by the Cavaliers to bring in a future Hall of Famer, cutting ties with Garland amid his injury-riddled season in […] The post NBA rumors: Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell situation compared to Bucks with Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Grizzlies and Jazz have agreed to a blockbuster trade, according to Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link), who reports that former Defensive Player of the Year Jaren Jackson Jr. is heading to Utah along with wings John Konchar and Vince Williams Jr. and center Jock Landale. In exchange, Memphis will acquire guard Walter Clayton, […]

The Cavaliers would become instant title favorites with their Big 4.