Random dribbles following the Cavsliers-Raptors Game 1 on Saturday afternoon at Rocket Arena. Cavs lead, 61-54. 1. The Cavs did a good job matching Toronto’s ultra-physical play early. Then got into a rhythm late in the second quarter. 2. James Harden (15 points, six assists) really helped toward that end, both making shots and finding […] The post Cavs-Raptors halftime dribbles appeared first on Hoops Wire.
The 2026 NBA Playoffs officially tip off this Saturday, April 18, with a highly anticipated 4-vs-5 seed matchup in the Eastern Conference as the Cleveland Cavaliers host the Toronto Raptors at Rocket Arena. Cleveland (52-30) enters the postseason with home-court advantage after a dominant regular season, while the Raptors (46-36) look to play the role of underdog spoiler in a series many analysts believe could go the full seven games. This series centers on the clash between Cleveland's star-...
Now time for the real thing.
The Cavaliers and Raptors open their first-round playoff series.
It’s going down. I’m yelling playoffs.
The Raptors might be more prepared for this moment than people are giving them credit for, led by Scottie and Ingram.
As the Toronto Raptors take on the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, the team is dealing with a key injury to point guard Immanuel Quickley. Before Game 1 with the Raptors taking on the Cavs on Saturday afternoon, Quickley is the only one on the team’s injury report, dealing with […] The post Is Immanuel Quickley playing today? Raptors vs. Cavs 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 1 injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are blocking out the noise. As the remaining core members of the team’s past iterations that have fallen short of their NBA playoff goals, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen are equipped to handle the ebbs and flows that come with the postseason. Kenny Atkinson and his guys are aware of […] The post Cavs’ internal motivation is far greater than outside noise: ‘Pressure is exciting’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
If the Cavaliers make a run this postseason, Donovan Mitchell will almost be at the forefront. But his long-term future in Cleveland is a certainty.
LeBron has consistently said he hasn't decided what is next, but walking away is a real possiblity in latest report.
A breakdown of the biggest matchups in the Lakers vs Rockets first-round playoff series, including LeBron James vs Kevin Durant, Amen Thompson’s defense and Houston’s edge without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
Tyronn Lue and Darius Garland are the only two confirmed pieces of the Los Angeles Clippers' future following their play-in elimination loss to the Golden State Warriors, as the franchise heads into an offseason clouded by roster uncertainty and an ongoing NBA investigation. Lue is under contract as head coach through 2029. Garland, acquired at the February trade deadline from the Cleveland Cavaliers in the James Harden deal, is signed through 2028. A league source told The Athletic that both...
A lot could be riding on this postseason run for the fourth-seeded Cavs
The Cleveland Cavaliers last faced the Toronto Raptors on Nov. 24. Considering the changes the Cavaliers have gone through, the nearly five-month gap might seem more like five seasons. Since the Raptors' 110-99 victory in Toronto on Nov. 24, the Cavaliers added James Harden in a midseason trade and gained momentum in the second half after a slow start to get the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference and home-court advantage in the first-round series that starts Saturday.
Almost one year ago, Donovan Mitchell sat in the middle of the media room at the Cleveland Cavaliers’ practice facility in Independence, Ohio. As reporters and videographers watched on to the All-Star guard’s exit interview after a premature bump from the NBA playoffs at the hands of the Indiana Pacers, he glanced at the television. […] The post Donovan Mitchell, Cavs using last year’s hurt to fuel NBA playoff, championship chase appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Cavs will win this series if they handle these three keys.
As much as there is a conversation about what the Los Angeles Lakers are going to do without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves in the first round, many are still thinking beyond that. When the Lakers’ season wraps up, everyone’s eyes will be on the future of LeBron James and what he plans to do […] The post NBA rumors: Why LeBron James could return to Lakers despite Cavs, Warriors, Clippers buzz appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden is expected to enter free agency after declining the $42 million player option on his contract to secure a new long-term contract.
The Cleveland Cavaliers will hope their midseason roster reshuffle will help them fly higher in the 2026 NBA Playoffs than their 52-30 record shows they're capable of.
LeBron James has acknowledged that he's nearing the end of his career as a basketball player. What that end will come is still unknown. Sources close to James said that he's still undecided about playing beyond this season or not. One thing for certain is that James will be a free agent this offseason. He could stay with the Los Angeles Lakers, although James' current team is prioritizing having up to $50 million in cap space, as well as three available first-round picks to offer in trades. I...
