Previous Meleek Thomas-Tyrese Maxey comparison should serve as warning to the NBA
John Capilari sees a familiar draft-night mistake in Cavaliers rookie Meleek Thomas, and his Tyrese Maxey comparison explains why NBA teams may regret it.
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Cavs have the offense. Now they want the defense back
CLEVELAND — The Cavaliers know they can score. They’d rather not have to win that way every night. After finishing last season 15th in defensive rating, they’ve made getting back among the NBA’s best defensive teams a priority throughout camp. “We definitely want to get back to being a top-five defense,” Sam Merrill said. “It […] The post Cavs have the offense. Now they want the defense back appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Boston Celtics Daily Links 10/9/26
Herald Will Jaylen Brown play in Celtics-76ers preseason game at TD Garden? Celtics tryout player makes case for two-way spot in strong debut Without Joe Mazzulla, Celtics backups roll Cavs in preseason opener: Six takeaways Globe Devin Carter, Celtics’ second unit open preseason with win over Cavaliers: 8 takeaways Celtics preseason observations: Joe Mazzulla and […]
Fiddlin' and Diddlin' - Celtics Daily Links 10/9/26
Herald Will Jaylen Brown play in Celtics-76ers preseason game at TD Garden? Celtics tryout player makes case for two-way spot in strong debut Without Joe Mazzulla, Celtics backups roll Cavs in preseason opener: Six takeaways Globe Devin Carter, Celtics’ second unit open preseason with win over Cavaliers: 8 takeaways Celtics preseason observations: Joe Mazzulla and top eight players sit in opening win Celtics Green Comments from the Other Side - Cavaliers 10/8/26 CelticsBlog 10 Take...
NBA Notes: Celtics, Devin Carter, Wizards, Alex Sarr, Lakers, Walker Kessler
Celtics Devin Carter looked like a guy trying to remind people why he was a lottery pick. Carter, the No. 14 overall pick in 2024, scored 17 points with five rebounds, three assists and two steals in Boston’s 124-113 preseason win over the Cavaliers on Thursday. As Noa Dalzell of CelticsBlog noted, Carter is fighting […] The post NBA Notes: Celtics, Devin Carter, Wizards, Alex Sarr, Lakers, Walker Kessler appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Calling the Cavaliers losers of the James Harden-Darius Garland trade makes no sense
The Los Angeles Clippers have not earned being called winners of their trade deadline deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Not by a long shot.
Cavs season preview: Donovan Mitchell – measured in the playoffs
There is no doubt that Donovan Mitchell is amongst the handful of the NBA’s best players. He can score in waves, at all three levels, and put the team on his back when it matters most. His superstardom is what drives the Cleveland Cavaliers’ relentless organizational pursuit of a championship. They have pushed all of […]
New Kyrie Irving Trade Rumors on Pistons' Interest in Pairing Alongside Cade Cunningham
The Detroit Pistons reportedly could have their sights set on adding a dynamic and accomplished guard to play alongside Cade Cunningham.
Comments from the Other Side - Cavaliers 10/8/26
Welcome to the first CFTOS of the season. It was a fun game watching the young guys ball out. The Celtics are a deep team. I liked what I saw from Devin Carter and Dillon Mitchell. I loved the rebounding. Garza is looking good. The Celtics center rotation that was a weakness last year is now a strength. I have to admit that seeing Philly with all their starters get beat by the Nets was nice as well. My favorites are in bold. Wha...
Cleveland Cavaliers: 3 Realistic Outcomes For The 2026-27 Season
Here are three realistic outcomes for the Cavaliers in 2026-27, from an NBA Finals appearance to a disappointing first-round playoff exit.
Craig Porter Jr. just won the backup point guard job in a single game
Craig Porter Jr. was excellent in his preseason debut, pushing him even further ahead in the fight for the backup point guard role on the Cleveland Cavaliers
Brad Stevens' commitment to depth stole the show in Celtics' preseason opener
The Boston Celtics' bench dominated the Cavaliers' starters in their preseason opener, proving Brad Stevens' vision for deep roster depth is already paying off.
Cavs want to ‘get back to being a top-five defense’
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers climbed their way back to relevance five years ago through their work on the defensive end. They ascended 20 spots in defensive rating from 2021 to 2022 thanks to the additions of Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen. That upward trajectory continued the next season as they finished 2023 with the […]
10 Takeaways from Celtics Preseason Victory over Cavaliers
1. Glass Cleaners Boston Celtics basketball is finally back! Not only in the literal sense but in the way the Celtics dismantled the Cleveland Cavaliers, taking them down 124-113 in the first preseason game of the season. This felt like a big upset in a way given the Cavs played their starters in the first […]
Baylor Scheierman's well-rounded Celtics preseason debut shows he's ready for more
Baylor Scheierman starred in the Celtics' 124-113 win over the Cavaliers. His performance, a blend of hustle and highlights, captured why he's ready to build on a breakout year.
Celtics reminded not to overlook Luka Garza
The Boston Celtics took a conservative approach to begin the preseason. Luka Garza didn’t get the memo. Facing the Cleveland Cavaliers, without stars Jayson Tatum, Paul George, or centers Neemias Queta and Mitchell Robinson, Garza got the starting nod for substitute head coaches Tony Dobbins and DJ MacLeay. In the game’s opening 2:21, Garza picked […]
Celtics beat Cavaliers in preseason opener
The Boston Celtics opened their preseason schedule with a 124-113 road win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday, October 8, at Rocket Arena. Boston built a 71-62 halftime lead after scoring 39 points in the second quarter. Cleveland responded with a 34-point third quarter and briefly moved in front, but the Celtics regained control and […] The post Celtics beat Cavaliers in preseason opener appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Celtics’ newest player excels in debut game against Cavaliers
CLEVELAND — It’s been an up-and-down couple of months for Celtics guard Devin Carter. Carter, who drafted to the Sacramento Kings just two summers ago, was traded to the Atlanta Hawks in June in a salary dump. Then, last month, Carter was waived. Suddenly, a guy who was the 14th overall pick in 2024 found […]
8 Takeaways from Cavs loss to Celtics: Defense leaves much to be desired in preseason opener
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers opened up the exhibition slate with a less-than-stellar 124-113 loss to a Boston Celtics team that didn’t bring their starting lineup. Still, there were some positives to take away from this one. Peyton Watson was the bright spot of this game. Preseason basketball can be fool’s gold. You don’t have […]
Cavaliers Fail To Impress vs. Depleted Celtics: 3 Takeaways From Preseason Opener
Analyzing the Celtics' 124-113 preseason win over the updated Cavaliers.
Dribbles: Cavs’ first audition brings positives, but rebounding needs work
CLEVELAND — Random dribbles from the Cavaliers’ 124-113 preseason-opening loss to the Celtics on Thursday. 1. It wasn’t often pretty, but that’s what this time of year is for. It’s to figure out some things. 2. So what did Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson figure out? Well, he didn’t specifically say any of this, but I […] The post Dribbles: Cavs’ first audition brings positives, but rebounding needs work appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Player Grades: Cavs vs Celtics – Jaylon Tyson shows flashes in loss
The Cleveland Cavaliers opened their first of three preseason games with a loss to the Boston Celtics. We’re trying a new format for player grades this year. The goal is to separate players into categories and trim some fat from each game. We’ll be focusing more on the standouts (for better or worse) instead of […]
And-Ones: Swing Players, Team Needs, Aivazoglou, Mutual Options
John Hollinger of The Athletic lists 10 under-the-radar players who could swing their respective teams’ seasons. Hawks guard Dyson Daniels, whose shaky jump shot makes him a tricky offensive fit, is one player Hollinger will be closely monitoring in 2026/27. Peyton Watson (Cavaliers), Tobias Harris (Spurs), Collin Murray-Boyles (Raptors) and Cason Wallace (Thunder) are among […]
BSJ Game Report: Celtics 124, Cavaliers 113 - Boston's rotation downs Cleveland regulars
It was the first taste of Boston Celtics basketball in months, and Joe Mazzulla wasn't even on the sideline. Tony Dobbins and DJ MacLeay led what ended up being a back-and-forth affair between the Celtics and the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Devin Carter already looks like the latest stroke of genius from Brad Stevens
Devin Carter shined in his Celtics preseason debut against the Cavaliers. Here is why the former lottery pick looks like Brad Stevens' latest steal.
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