76ers' injury woes will ask more from Dean Wade than the Cavaliers ever did
The Cleveland Cavaliers deployed Dean Wade in many ways, but with the Philadelphia 76ers already dealing with injuries, his new home will ask even more.
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Cavs season preview: Peyton Watson – Is he what they’ve been waiting for?
Peyton Watson isn’t the first player that the Cleveland Cavaliers have tried to use to fill this gap. A long list of names, from Cedi Osman and Isaac Okoro — to Dean Wade and De’Andre Hunter. This team has searched for a starting-caliber wing throughout the decade. And while Max Strus fit the build better […]
Proposed Evan Mobley-Matas Buzelis swap is too tempting to pass for the Cavs
If the Chicago Bulls decide to make Matas Buzelis available, the Cleveland Cavaliers should strongly consider getting him, even if it costs them Evan Mobley.
LeBron James disputes story about confronting Joel Embiid at Sixers practice
LeBron James and Joel Embiid have barely begun their first season as Sixers teammates, and already there’s a story about one getting on the other at practice. James says it didn’t happen. During Monday’s Knicks-Sixers preseason broadcast, MSG Network’s Mike Breen relayed something he said he had heard before the game. “I had somebody tell […] The post LeBron James disputes story about confronting Joel Embiid at Sixers practice appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Darius Garland Reveals Specific Gripe With Cavaliers After February 2026 Trade
The Cleveland Cavaliers found a good duo, but then they had to break it up at the last minute during the February 2026 trade deadline, with Darius Garland, whom they picked fifth overall in 2019, becoming the casualty. Garland and Donovan Mitchell made the Cavs relevant again. They haven’t missed the playoffs since the 2022-23 [...]
Cavs’ Craig Porter Jr. eyes bigger role: ‘It’s all in my hands’
Craig Porter Jr. has waited for a chance to lead the Cavs’ second unit. This fall, he might finally get it. Now comes the part where he has to make it his. “The opportunity is there and I have to go take it. Honestly, it’s all in my hands,” Porter said, via Chris Fedor of […] The post Cavs’ Craig Porter Jr. eyes bigger role: ‘It’s all in my hands’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Central Notes: Porter, Herro, Bucks, Swain
While Craig Porter Jr. wasn’t exactly happy to see teammates like Dennis Schröder and Keon Ellis leave the Cavaliers this offseason, he recognizes that their departures give him a clear path to earning the team’s backup point guard job this fall, writes Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com (subscription required). “In this job, you hate to see […]
Cavs’ Jarrett Allen may have another gear alongside James Harden
Jarrett Allen has given the Cavaliers plenty of dependable basketball. Could a full season with James Harden get even more out of him? That’s the possibility Mike Anguilano explores in his Cavs season preview for Fear the Sword, pointing to the center’s offensive improvement after the acquisition of Harden. Allen averaged 15.4 points and 8.5 […] The post Cavs’ Jarrett Allen may have another gear alongside James Harden appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Collin Murray-Boyles: 2026 playoffs were an early indicator that I’m a difference-maker
Toronto Raptors sophomore Collin Murray-Boyles recently spoke about what last season’s seven-game Eastern Conference First Round loss vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers did for his confidence (averaged 14.4 PPG/3.0 ORB/3.4 DRB/2.4 APG/1.9 TOV/1.3 SPG/1.1 BPG/2.3 PF/65.6% FG/77.3% FT in 27.3 MPG). (via Hello and Welcome): “It really just, I don’t know. That’s like the best basketball […] The post Collin Murray-Boyles: 2026 playoffs were an early indicator that I’m a difference-maker appeared first o...
Mario Hezonja may have a bigger role with the Cavs than expected
The early returns on the Cavs and Mario Hezonja have been nothing short of positive.
Cavs season preview: Jarrett Allen – Is there a higher gear?
There are a few underrated stars in the NBA, but over the last few years, perhaps none have been more consistently overlooked than Jarrett Allen. In his six seasons with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Allen has averaged 14.8 points, 9.9 rebounds, and just over one block per game. Last year, Allen averaged 15.4 points, 8.5 rebounds, […]
LeBron James is the story the Cavaliers just cannot shake
LeBron James has dominated the narrative in Cleveland all summer, and will continue to do so as he faces the Cavaliers in the season opener.
Darius Garland wants to be the face of Clippers
Darius Garland is embracing the opportunity to take on a larger leadership role with the Los Angeles Clippers after a turbulent period that included his departure from Cleveland and the trade of Kawhi Leonard. Speaking with Marc J. Spears, Garland said the motivation that followed his departure from the Cavaliers remains intact as he enters […] The post Darius Garland wants to be the face of Clippers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Gilbert Arenas explains LeBron James’ approach with teammates
Gilbert Arenas believes Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant would have struggled to take the 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers as far as LeBron James did, pointing specifically to the difference in how the three superstars dealt with their teammates. Cleveland entered the 2016 playoffs as the Eastern Conference’s No. 1 seed after finishing the regular season with […] The post Gilbert Arenas explains LeBron James’ approach with teammates appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Cam Whitmore gets 100% real on first run with Nuggets
Cam Whitmore is entering his fourth season in the NBA, and his fresh start with the Denver Nuggets could give him the big break he has been looking for. The Nuggets signed Whitmore to a two-way contract in September after the Cleveland Cavaliers waived him. The Cavaliers acquired the young wingman in a five-team trade […] The post Cam Whitmore gets 100% real on first run with Nuggets appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Darius Garland Explains How Clippers Improved Since Kawhi Leonard’s Exit
Darius Garland makes his feelings known on the Kawhi Leonard investigation and trade; reveals he has a chip on his shoulder since the Cavaliers traded him.
NBA Notes: Cavs, James Harden, Clippers, Gradey Dick, Nets
Cavaliers James Harden sounds impressed with Mario Hezonja, and the Cavs could use what their new forward brings. “He brings something to our team that we didn’t have,” Harden said, according to comments reported by Marca and relayed by Zach Weiss of Cavs On SI. Harden praised Hezonja’s strength and ability to shoot, pass and […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, James Harden, Clippers, Gradey Dick, Nets appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Clippers’ Darius Garland preaches patience after major offseason roster overhaul
Patience will be key for Los Angeles Clippers fans as Darius Garland emphasized that aspect while the team goes through preseason action. Garland has been playing in the NBA since 2019, going through his second year with the Clippers. He previously represented the Cleveland Cavaliers before they traded him last season to Los Angeles for […] The post Clippers’ Darius Garland preaches patience after major offseason roster overhaul appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Clippers’ Darius Garland still has a chip from Cleveland: ‘Yeah, 1,000%’
Darius Garland has said he found his joy again with the Clippers. That doesn’t mean he forgot how things ended with the Cavaliers. Asked by Marc J. Spears of Andscape whether he still carries a chip from Cleveland, Garland didn’t hesitate. “Yeah, 1,000%,” he said. “It wasn’t even the trade. It was just everything that […] The post Clippers’ Darius Garland still has a chip from Cleveland: ‘Yeah, 1,000%’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Why Vibes are High at Celtics Training Camp | Training Camp Report from South Carolina
Bobby Manning and Noa Dalzell discuss how the Celtics are bonding in South Carolina before the preseason opener at the Cavaliers on Thursday, and why this group has felt particularly close. Joe Mazzulla, however, warned that it’s easy to feel that way now and harder when the season begins. Celtics on CLNS Media is Powered [...] The post Why Vibes are High at Celtics Training Camp | Training Camp Report from South Carolina appeared first on CLNS Media .
Toronto Raptors 2026-27 NBA Preseason Preview
The Toronto Raptors’ 2026 offseason comes down to three words: “worth the wait.” The Raptors have quietly built one of the NBA’s most tenacious defensive units. Their lengthy pieces like All-Defensive Second Team Honoree Scottie Barnes, Collin Murray-Boyles, and Brandon Ingram made their opponents’ lives miserable. Their defense-oriented team pushed the Cleveland Cavaliers to seven […] The post Toronto Raptors 2026-27 NBA Preseason Preview appeared first on The Lead .
Cavs season preview: James Harden – What does year two look like?
James Harden is arguably the most divisive member of the Cleveland Cavaliers. For all his talent, there is a track record of a player who loses patience quickly with his team. After acquiring him for fan favorite Darius Garland, Cleveland chose to buy into the full Harden experience, with everything that comes with it. Cleveland […]
If Jarrett Allen is traded, the Utah Jazz make the most sense
The Cleveland Cavaliers may eventually decide to trade Jarrett Allen, and the most obvious trade partner are the Utah Jazz
Nick Nurse, Kenny Atkinson listed among NBA coaches who could be facing the heat
For some NBA coaches, well, the heat may be on. David Adelman with the Nuggets. Nick Nurse with the 76ers. Ime Udoka with the Rockets. Kenny Atkinson with the Cavaliers. Perhaps even Mitch Johnson with the reigning Western Conference Spurs. At least, these were the names identified by ESPN in an article entitled “Five coaches […] The post Nick Nurse, Kenny Atkinson listed among NBA coaches who could be facing the heat appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Roundup: Wembanyama’s Rugby Training, Ex-Cavs Retires, Anthony Edwards Health Update and More
Media days are giving us social media fun and training camps are swinging into full gear ahead of the 2026–27 regular season. But the biggest storylines across the NBA are hitting a fever pitch this week. From physical offseason transformations and strategic rule adjustments to the NBA’s international expansion and injury recoveries, teams and superstars […] The post NBA Roundup: Wembanyama’s Rugby Training, Ex-Cavs Retires, Anthony Edwards Health Update and More appeared first on Essentiall...
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