Cleveland Cavaliers

Following the NBA's schedule release, our insiders break down the biggest games to watch for the 2026-27 season.

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CLEVELAND, OH - APRIL 29: Head Coach Darko Rajakovic of the Toronto Raptors stands for the National Anthem before the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Round One Game Five of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 29, 2026 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copy...

Cavaliers Craig Porter Jr. has spent three seasons proving he belongs in the NBA. The question entering Year 4 may be whether there’s still room for him in the Cavaliers’ rotation. Zach Weiss of Cavs On SI makes the case that Porter deserves an opportunity after repeatedly producing when called upon. The problem isn’t necessarily […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, Craig Porter Jr, Mavericks, Klay Thompson, Kings appeared first on Hoops Wire.

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 21: Donovan Mitchell #45 and James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers look on during the game against the New York Knicks during Game Two of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on May 21, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026...

The Cavs schedule is here! Let's look ahead to a few key games.

The Cavaliers already knew where their season would begin. Now they know just about everything that comes after it. Cleveland opens Oct. 22 at Philadelphia against LeBron James, Jaylen Brown and the 76ers, because the NBA understands television. The home opener arrives two nights later against Brooklyn, beginning a three-game homestand that also includes Minnesota […] The post NBA gives Cavs LeBron right away, Knicks four times and a brutal January appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Mavericks The Mavericks didn’t tear apart their roster this summer, but just about everything else changed. Dallas hired former Raptors executive Masai Ujiri to run basketball operations, then replaced Jason Kidd with Dusty May, fresh off winning the national championship at Michigan. The obvious goal is building something sustainable around reigning Rookie of the Year […] The post NBA Notes: Mavericks, Cooper Flagg, Pelicans, Cavs, Saliou Niang appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Cavaliers and Pistons didn’t get invited to the NBA’s Christmas Day party. They’ll get a national television showcase a few weeks later. Cleveland will host Detroit on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 18, with tipoff scheduled for noon Eastern, the NBA announced Thursday. The game will be televised nationally on NBC and Peacock […] The post Cavs, Pistons to meet on Martin Luther King Jr. Day appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Denver Nuggets are offering Peyton Watson a four-year, $70 million contract, sources told Sam Amick of The Athletic. The deal includes a team option in the fourth year. Watson has reportedly been looking for a deal of more than $25 million per season. It was reported on Tuesday that the Cavs are a serious threat to land Peyton Watson in a sign-and-trade with the Nuggets. The Nuggets are currently the only team in the league in the second apron. The Clippers and Bucks are also mentioned as...

CLEVELAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 30: Anfernee Simons #4 of the Boston Celtics shoots over Dean Wade #32 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first quarter at Rocket Arena on November 30, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images Fresh off a massive offseason, the Philadelphia ...

If the Cavaliers really wanted to shake up the Eastern Conference, well, this would certainly qualify. A hypothetical three-team trade proposal making the rounds would send Kevin Durant to Cleveland while moving James Harden back to the Rockets in a deal that also includes the Pistons. Yes, there’s a lot going on here. The proposal, […] The post NBA trade proposal sends Kevin Durant to Cavs in three-team James Harden blockbuster appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Cavaliers Perhaps the Cavaliers already have part of the answer they’re looking for on the wing. Zach Weiss of Cavs On SI argues Cleveland needs to make a concerted effort to keep Jaylon Tyson involved offensively next season, particularly after his role shrank dramatically during the playoffs. It’s a fair point. Tyson averaged 13 points while […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, Jaylon Tyson, Nuggets, Peyton Watson, Blazers appeared first on Hoops Wire.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 02: Brandin Podziemski #2 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates with Draymond Green #23 after a basket in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Chase Center on April 02, 2026 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) | Getty...

CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 11: Jalen Duren #0 of the Detroit Pistons dribbles the ball during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Round Two Game Four of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 11, 2026 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butl...

CLEVELAND, OH - MARCH 9: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers runs onto the court before the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on March 9, 2026 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty ...

The NBA calendar says August. The transaction wire apparently didn’t get the memo. Marc Stein of The Stein Line offered several updates Wednesday on some of the bigger names still floating around the market, including Bradley Beal, Peyton Watson and James Harden. Clippers haven’t closed door on Beal A return to the Clippers remains possible […] The post NBA Rumors: Clippers, Bradley Beal, Cavs, Peyton Watson, James Harden appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Reports of Russell Westbrook possibly signing with Hapoel Tel Aviv are "laughably false," sources told Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Westbrook is not considering playing abroad. The Kings were reportedly interested in potentially having Westbrook return next season as a mentor to Darius Acuff. Westbrook averaged 15.2 points and 6.7 assists last season.

With the Denver Nuggets currently the only team set to be over the second apron going into the 2026-27 season, Peyton Watson's future remains a significant issue for the team as he waits out restricted free agency.