Cleveland Cavaliers

CLEVELAND — Random dribbles from the Cavaliers’ 115-101 fairly easy home win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday. 1. That is what you’re supposed to do against an undermanned opponent in your building. You’re supposed to cruise. 2. So kudos to the Cavs for taking care of business on a night in which everything was […] The post Dribbles: Cavs take ‘professional’ approach, handle business to top Sixers appeared first on Hoops Wire .

The Cavaliers will look to get back on track against the Sixers.

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey will sit out at least the next two games with a sprained finger and the two-time All-Star will have additional tests to determine how long he'll be sidelined, the team announced Sunday. Maxey sprained his right pinkie in a collision with teammate Adem Bona while going for a loose ball with 16 seconds remaining in the 76ers' 126-116 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night. Maxey immediately grabbed at his right hand and coach Nick Nurse said afte...

The Cleveland Cavaliers are hosting the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night. Neither Donovan Mitchell nor Evan Mobley is listed on the injury report for the second half of a back-to-back. The Cavs have a laundry list of names before the tilt, including Jarrett Allen, Max Strus, and more. The Sixers will be without Tyrese Maxey, […] The post Are Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley playing tonight? Cavs vs. 76ers injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Former Cavaliers draft pick and Richmond scoring legend Aron Stewart has died at the age of 75, the school announced. Stewart was selected by the Cavs in the sixth round of the 1974 NBA Draft after starring at Richmond, where he remains one of the most prolific scorers in program history. More than 50 years […] The post Former Cavs draft pick, Richmond scoring star dies at 75 appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Dillon Brooks will always carry himself with so much pride, and he’s not one to show any signs of weakness. That’s just his identity as a basketball player. He will not be moved, and he will establish himself as his team’s spiritual leader the way he’s done thus far in his first season as a […] The post Suns’ Dillon Brooks claims he can guard James Harden, but stats tell another story appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Boston Celtics have played sensational basketball in what was supposed to be a transition season as superstar Jayson Tatum recovered from an Achilles injury suffered in last year’s playoffs. Tatum returned to the Celtics lineup in Friday’s victory over the Dallas Mavericks and he also made a solid contribution in Sunday’s 109-98 road triumph […] The post Jayson Tatum reveals which ‘s**t sucks’ about injury return to Celtics appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Former Lakers coach Byron Scott says he believes LeBron James will finish his career outside Los Angeles. Speaking on the Byron Scott Fast Break podcast with Olden Polynice, Scott emphasized LeBron’s departure from Lakers traditions. “I think this is his final year with the Lakers. I think he’ll go back to Cleveland and play one […] The post Byron Scott predicts LeBron James won’t retire with Lakers, cites ‘not a true Laker’ mentality appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Kenny Atkinson elaborates on his surprising claim about Derrick White.

Cavaliers Sunday’s loss to the Celtics offered the Cavaliers a reminder of where they still need to go. Boston largely controlled the afternoon in Cleveland, leaving the Cavs with a clear benchmark as they continue adjusting after acquiring James Harden. Harden did not sugarcoat it afterward. “That’s the standard right there,” he said. “Me being […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, James Harden, Pistons, Cade Cunningham, Bulls appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Entering this contest with a 39-25 record, the Cleveland Cavaliers currently occupy the fourth seed in the conference, maintaining a position as a legitimate contender under the guidance of head coach Kenny Atkinson and general manager Koby Altman. The Cavaliers have established themselves as an offensive powerhouse during the 2025-26 campaign, ranking third in the NBA in both points per game (118.8) and field goals made (43.1 per game). Their success is predicated on a balanced attack led by...

We break down every aspect of Jayson Tatum's return. How has he looked so far, and what does it mean for the Celtics' chances in the East? Plus, we break down Boston's encouraging victory over the Cavs on Sunday. Then, we get into our mailbag, with tons of questions including these: BOS-How do they match up in the East? How has Neemias Queta improved? CLE-Who is the 5th starter and closer when healthy? 27:39 BRK-What does taking a step forward next year look like? Could they make the playoffs...

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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jaylon Tyson spoke with Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson about his development this season, crediting opportunity and experience for his growth. “Obviously the opportunity is the biggest thing… having a year under my belt and being on a really good team learning from a lot of good vets, that really helped me be […] The post Jaylon Tyson on growth, inspirations, and Cavs’ championship chase appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Boston goes 3-0 vs Cleveland in season series

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla spoke at length after Sunday’s 109-98 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, emphasizing both defensive execution and individual contributions. “I don’t think we limited their shooting. I thought they missed open shots,” Mazzulla said, noting that the team’s transition defense and keeping opponents off the free throw line were key […] The post Joe Mazzulla breaks down Celtics’ win over Cavaliers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson analyzed Sunday’s 109-98 defeat to the Boston Celtics, focusing on offensive inefficiency in the first half. “We were two of 22 from beyond the arc… we got a little overzealous. We weren’t getting offensive rebounds… our energy and force was below average in the first half,” Atkinson said. Atkinson […] The post Kenny Atkinson addresses Cavaliers’ offensive struggles in loss to Celtics appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Kenny Atkinson just said before Celtics-Cavs he thinks Derrick White is a top-five player in the NBA.

CLEVELAND (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 23 points and Jayson Tatum had 20 in his second game back from a torn right Achilles, lifting Boston to a win over Cleveland in a battle of Eastern Conference contenders. Brown also had nine rebounds and eight assists as the Celtics built an 81-55 lead in the third quarter, sweeping their three-game season series with Cleveland. Tatum scored six points in the fourth, finishing 6 of 16 from the field in 27 minutes. Payton Pritchard added 18 points and Baylo...

The Cleveland Cavaliers hosted the Boston Celtics for a Sunday afternoon primetime matchup in the Eastern Conference. The Celtics controlled the game from start to finish, really, outside of an early 8-point lead by the Cavaliers. The Celtics would storm back quickly and end up taking a 26-point lead in the third quarter. Jaylen Brown, […] The post Jayson Tatum’s dagger vs. Cavs is a Celtics championship message to rest of NBA appeared first on ClutchPoints .