Cleveland Cavaliers

San Antonio Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson and Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson have earned NBA Coach of the Month honors for February. Johnson guided the Spurs to a flawless 11-0 record during the month, an impressive run that came even though just three of those games were played at home in San Antonio. […] The post Mitch Johnson, Kenny Atkinson named February Coaches of Month appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Mavericks Khris Middleton chose to remain with the Mavericks rather than pursue a buyout, and that makes sense. As relayed by The Stein Line’s Marc Stein, had Middleton negotiated a buyout, he would have forfeited his Bird rights — a key factor as he approaches unrestricted free agency this summer. By staying put, he preserves […] The post NBA Notes: Mavericks, Khris Middleton, Rockets, Tyus Jones, Darryn Peterson appeared first on Hoops Wire .

James Harden once declared, “I’m not a system player. I am a system.” With the Cavaliers, he’s something else. As The Ringer’s Michael Pina detailed, Harden’s early impact with the Cavs isn’t about heliocentric dominance. It’s about adaptation. “I told them I’ll figure it out,” Harden said after a recent win. “We’ll do some adjusting […] The post James Harden: ‘I’ll figure it out’ as Cavs’ system elevates him appeared first on Hoops Wire .

The Cavaliers will look to split their season series with Detroit.

The Cleveland Cavaliers face the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night, and Donovan Mitchell once again sits at the center of the injury report. He is officially listed out with a right groin strain, placing the Cavaliers’ franchise star in focus as Cleveland looks to win back-to-back games and strengthen its standing in the Eastern Conference. […] The post Is Donovan Mitchell playing tonight? Cavs vs. Pistons injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Where will the Cavs finish in the Eastern Conference?

Kevin Durant has been in the NBA for 18 seasons, 19 counting the one he missed while recovering from an Achilles tear. Would it surprise anyone if the Pistons, the Celtics, or New York or Cleveland emerged from the East?

Following Sunday’s win in Brooklyn, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype caught up with the Cleveland Cavaliers point guard James Harden to ask how much longer he envisions continuing his career (Twitter video link). “I know it’s coming soon. Hopefully, later than soon, but it’s reality,” Harden said. “Everybody has to go through this at some point. […] The post James Harden reflects on future appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Cavs have one more game before another extended break.

The Cavaliers didn’t panic when the season wobbled. They looked inward. As ESPN’s Jamal Collier detailed, the Cavs leaned heavily on Donovan Mitchell’s leadership during an uneven stretch that included injuries, mounting losses and real questions about the roster’s ceiling. “It’s so important that your best player doesn’t go sideways,” coach Kenny Atkinsonsaid, via Collier. […] The post Donovan Mitchell steadied Cavs before bold James Harden move appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Kawhi Leonard had 23 points, eight rebounds and four assists, and the Los Angeles Clippers erased a 17-point deficit to beat the short-handed Golden State Warriors 114-101 on Monday night. Darius Garland scored 12 points in his Clippers debut, coming off the bench to play nearly 23 minutes in his first game since being acquired from Cleveland at the trade deadline last month in a deal that sent James Harden to the Cavaliers. Garland had been nursing a toe injury, then he went down with 1:26 l...

The Detroit Pistons will travel to Cleveland on Tuesday, March 3, with several players listed as questionable or out, according to the latest injury report. Isaac Jones and Wendell Moore Jr. are out on two-way contracts in the G League, while Bobi Klintman, Chaz Lanier, and Tolu Smith remain questionable as they continue assignments in […] The post Pistons vs Cavaliers injury report for Tuesday’s clash appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Making a major in-season trade can sometimes disrupt a team’s chemistry. For the Cavaliers, adding James Harden has been a breath of fresh air, writes Jamal Collier of ESPN. “They are two guys that are hungry to take that next step,” head coach Kenny Atkinson said of Harden and fellow star guard Donovan Mitchell. “They’ve […]

The two-time All-Star, who hasn't suited up since Jan. 14, plans to return to the floor for the Clippers' Monday meeting with the Warriors.

Mitchell won’t be available to play against Detroit.

Former Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson is confident that the team’s current rebuilding process will wind up being successful, writes Brian Lewis of The New York Post. Atkinson offered his assessment after his Cavaliers barely escaped Brooklyn with a 106-102 win on Sunday. It was the eighth straight loss for the Nets, but Atkinson sees […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers and James Harden were nearly dealt a season-deciding injury blow on Wednesday. An X-ray of the star point guard’s right thumb revealed a non-displaced fracture suffered on Tuesday vs. the New York Knicks. While the injury would normally require surgery, Harden never considered that an option. “That’s too much time out,” the […] The post Cavs’ James Harden admits exactly why he didn’t undergo surgery to fix fractured thumb appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Jalen Duren, appearing in his first All-Star season, added another standout moment to what has already been an impressive year on Friday, Hunter Patterson writes. After Cade Cunningham fouled out late in the fourth quarter, Duren stepped up to lead Detroit’s comeback, helping the Pistons erase a nine-point deficit against the Cavaliers in less than […] The post Jalen Duren impresses Cade Cunningham appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

I joined Andy Baskin and Jeff Phelps on 92.3 The Fan to discuss the Cavaliers’ surge since adding James Harden, why the veteran guard has stabilized the offense and whether this group has legitimate NBA Finals upside. Among the topics: Harden’s late-game control Donovan Mitchell’s leadership Why this feels different than previous Cavs playoff runs […] The post Talkin’ Cavs on 92.3 The Fan: James Harden’s impact, playoff outlook appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Detroit is second in the rankings, with OKC third, Boston fourth and Cleveland fifth.