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Mobley could be returning sooner rather than later.

James Harden’s arrival in Cleveland has been met with a reminder, both locally and nationally, that Harden is one of the game’s all-time greats. The latest to heap praise upon The Beard is former Cavalier Kendrick Perkins. Big Perk took his ride on the Harden hype train during the most recent episode of the Road […] The post Former Cavalier calls James Harden ‘Top 10 greatest offensive player ever’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .

The Cleveland Cavaliers watched Sam Merrill deliver 13 points a night before Wednesday. But he doubled that output against the Washington Wizards, in the first half alone. Merrill hit all nine of his field goal attempts. And that included nailing all seven of his shots from behind the arc. In total, Merrill dropped 26 points […] The post Sam Merrill doubles PPG scoring average in dominant 1st half vs. Wizards appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Washington Wizards host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday, February 11, with both teams navigating notable injury concerns that could shape the matchup. The contest arrives with Washington near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings and Cleveland holding a firm top-four position. Washington enters at 14-38, having dropped back-to-back games by double digits. The […] The post Wizards vs Cavaliers injury report for Wednesday appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

CLEVELAND — Random dribbles from the Cavaliers’ 138-113 win over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday. 1. This is the type of fun the Cavs and their fans have been waiting for all season. Ball movement. Energy. Intensity. Teamwork. Belief. 2. The Cavs had been playing pretty well for a couple of weeks before the trades […] The post Dribbles: New-look Cavs having themselves a time, wallop Wizards along the way appeared first on Hoops Wire .

If LeBron James were to leave the Los Angeles Lakers in free agency in the 2026 offseason, he has already been linked with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors, but there are two other mystery teams that he could have interest in joining. "Would he go someplace else if he becomes a free agent?" said Brian Windhorst on Wednesday's episode of The Rich Eisen Show. "Would he go someplace else? And would he go someplace to make the most money, or would he go someplace where he could t...

The Cavs are trying to fit around Harden, not the other way around.

The Washington Wizards are one of several NBA teams that are incentivized to lose right now. They have the league’s third-worst record at 14-38 entering Wednesday’s road matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers, and they need to finish in the bottom four to guarantee the retention of their top-eight protected draft pick. This season was always […] The post Why Wizards’ tank is symptom of flawed NBA system appeared first on ClutchPoints .

In addition to Ivica Zubac, the Indiana Pacers also targeted centers Jarrett Allen and Onyeka Okongwu ahead of the trade deadline. The Pacers acquired Zubac from the Los Angeles Clippers as they hope to return title contention next season when Tyrese Haliburton returns from his Achilles injury. Allen is signed through the 2029 offseason with the Cleveland Cavaliers on his three-year, $90 million extension. Okongwu is only 24 and is on a four-year salary worth $15.5 million per season on avera...

The Eastern Conference picture is starting to sharpen, but there are still a few pressure points worth watching entering the All-Star break. For ESPN’s Tim Bontemps, it starts in Cleveland. “Harden’s assimilation in Cleveland is an obvious one,” Bontemps said. “Will he and Donovan Mitchell successfully co-exist? Can he coax more consistent play out of […] The post Real Beasts of East? Cavs, Sixers, Knicks aiming to make their claim appeared first on Hoops Wire .

The Clippers were resistant for most of the season to the idea of trading Ivica Zubac, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link), who says that even after last week’s James Harden deal with Cleveland, there was a sense that L.A. wouldn’t change its stance on its starting center. However, the Pacers […]

Kevin Garnett doesn’t mince words. Especially when he sees something he likes. The Hall of Famer was glowing when discussing James Harden and his early impact in Cleveland, suggesting the ripple effects could be massive for the Cavaliers’ frontcourt. “He’s gonna help them,” Garnett said on the KG Certified podcast. “You know why? Zubac was […] The post Kevin Garnett: Cavs newcomer James Harden will unlock Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen appeared first on Hoops Wire .

The Denver Nuggets lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers 119-117. Denver led 100-90 with just over ten minutes remaining. Nikola Jokic had seven turnovers. The NBA’s ...

Los Angeles Clippers president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank acknowledged that the franchise’s pre-deadline overhaul was not easy, but he believes it was required to elevate the team’s trajectory, as reported by Janis Carr of the Orange County Register. Among the headline moves, James Harden was sent to Cleveland in exchange for younger guard Darius […] The post Lawrence Frank says Clippers retool necessary appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

So long, trade deadline. It's time for the push to the NBA Finals. Here's how we see the top of the Eastern Conference and what we're watching.

The Cavs are back at home tonight.

LeBron James had one, so too did Tristan Thompson and Kevin Love. In fact, quite a few Cavs have them. But none have been as pronounced as the one sported by the newest Cavalier, James Harden. Of course by “them,” I’m referring to the follicles which have accompanied or still occupy their faces. … their […] The post James Harden’s beard is already the best in Cavs franchise history appeared first on Hoops Wire .

All Times EST Wednesday, Feb. 11 NBA Atlanta at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Milwaukee at Orlando, 7 p.m. Washington at Cleveland, 7 p.m. Chicago at Boston, 7:30 p.m. Detroit at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. Indiana at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. New York at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m. L.A. Clippers at Houston, 8 p.m. Miami at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Portland at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Memphis at Denver, 9 p.m. Oklahoma City at Phoenix, 9 p.m. Sacramento at Utah, 9 p.m. San Antonio at Golden State, 10 p.m. T25 MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL ...

Washington Wizards (14-38, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (33-21, fourth in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland seeks to keep its four-game win streak going when the Cavaliers take on Washington. The Cavaliers are 19-13 in Eastern Conference games. Cleveland scores 119.6 points and has outscored opponents by 3.6 points per game. The Wizards are 9-22 in Eastern Conference play. Washington is 2-2 in games decided by 3 points o...