The Minnesota Timberwolves, fresh off three wins by an average 23‑point margin, face the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday amid uncertainty over star guard Anthony Edwards. Edwards was placed on the injury report with a right knee issue after a 26‑point, 28‑minute performance in a 117-94 win over Toronto, but an update confirms he will play. The Wolves boast the league’s fourth‑best offensive rating (122.1) thanks to LaMelo Ball, and a strong defense anchored by Jaden McDaniels and Rudy Gobert. Cleveland is largely healthy aside from Nae’Qwan Tomlin (back) and Khalifa Diop (knee).
The WNBA may shift a potential title‑clinching Game 6 of the Finals to a Thursday lunchtime to avoid a venue clash at Atlanta's Gateway Center Arena, which hosts an NBA Hawks‑Cavaliers game that night. After the series is tied 2‑2 and a Game 5 in San Francisco, the league faces the same scheduling crunch that forced changes to Games 3 and 4 earlier in the series. Reporters Alexa Philippou and Ramona Shelburne note the league is weighing several imperfect options, with the midday game seeming especially odd.
Mario Hezonja needed only two games to show why the Cleveland Cavaliers needed him so badly, even if he got on Donovan Mitchell's nerves.
All five NBA teams that signed exclusive local broadcast deals with DAZN—Cleveland Cavaliers, Indiana Pacers, Memphis Grizzlies, Minnesota Timberwolves and San Antonio Spurs—have now secured simulcast agreements with DirecTV. Starting this week, DirecTV Choice or higher subscribers can watch the teams' games, effectively turning the streaming‑only rights into a direct‑to‑distributor model. The move hints at a strategic shift after early-season backlash over limited access, though it remains unclear if additional cable or satellite deals will follow or if teams will adjust their fees.
The Cavaliers face undefeated Minnesota after two alarming fourth-quarter performances. Cleveland must prove it can finish games against elite competition.
The Minnesota Timberwolves (3-0) travel to Cleveland on Monday, Oct. 26 at 6 PM CT for their first back‑to‑back matchup against the 1‑1 Cavaliers. After a hot 48% three‑point night, Coach Chris Finch relied on a deep 11‑man rotation, while LaMelo Ball’s foul trouble forced adjustments. The Wolves boast league‑leading rebounding and solid defensive effort, highlighted by rookie Isaiah Evans and versatile Bones Hyland. Cleveland counters with dominant interior play from Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley and the scoring of Donovan Mitchell and James Harden, though their defense lapses on the wing and turnovers remain a concern. The preview predicts Minnesota’s depth and hustle will challenge Cleveland’s bigs and test their resilience on the road.
The Minnesota Timberwolves travel to Cleveland on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, for a 7:00 p.m. ET showdown at Rocket Arena. The game airs locally on WUAB (Channel 43) and streams on DAZN, with NBA League Pass available elsewhere. The Timberwolves lose guard Donte DiVincenzo (right Achilles), while the Cavaliers sit frontcourt players Khalifa Diop (left knee), Nae’Qwan Tomlin (back) and G‑League call‑up Ernest Udeh Jr. Expected starters include Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels, LaMelo Ball and Rudy Gobert for Minnesota, and James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, Peyton Watson and Jarrett Allen for Cleveland. Both squads must adjust their rotations amid the absences as they seek early‑season momentum.
October 29 is a packed sports day across six leagues. The WNBA Finals tie at 2‑2 after the Golden State Valkyries beat the Atlanta Dream, sparking a venue clash with the NBA Hawks‑Cavaliers game at State Farm Arena, while officials weigh a Game 6 schedule. On the NBA slate, the Hawks host the Cavs at 7 PM ET, followed by Kings‑Pelicans and Grizzlies‑Blazers. College football features Troy‑James Madison and FAU‑North Texas at 7:30 PM ET. The NFL’s Week 8 Panthers‑Packers kicks off at 8:15 PM ET on Prime Video. The NHL packs 11 games starting at 7 PM ET, and golf presents three tournaments on the Golf Channel, including the VidantaWorld Mexico Open and LPGA’s Maybank Championship. Tennis action also rounds out the day.
Kenny Atkinson praised Cleveland's composure after another fourth-quarter meltdown, raising questions about accountability and late-game execution.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have struck a deal with DirecTV to air their games on channel 660, starting with the home opener against the Brooklyn Nets on Oct. 26. This ends the team’s exclusive reliance on DAZN, which previously forced in‑market fans to pay $120 for a season‑long subscription despite a $20 million rights fee for the Cavs. The new linear broadcast eases access after the Cavs were labeled the league’s least‑accessible team, though details on financial adjustments or refunds remain unclear.
The Pacers visit the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday, Oct. 25, at 6:00 PM ET for an early‑season Eastern Conference showdown. Indiana, coming off a win over New Orleans and a loss to Dallas, leans on Tyrese Haliburton and veteran Pascal Siakam to sustain its fast‑tempo offense. Brooklyn, seeking its first victory after defeats to Charlotte and Cleveland, hopes its young roster can slow Indiana’s transition game at home. The game airs on DAZN IND, YES Network and streams live via DAZN. Catch the matchup to see which team grabs early momentum.
The WNBA Finals are tied 2-2 after the Golden State Valkyries beat the Atlanta Dream in Game 4, setting up a potential Game 6. Because State Farm Arena will host an NBA matchup between the Hawks and Cavaliers on the same night, the Dream may have to move the decisive game to the 3,500‑seat Gateway Center Arena. League officials haven’t confirmed the venue yet, though a Dream spokesperson says the smaller arena is the fallback. ESPN’s Alexa Philippou notes a proposal to shift Game 6 to Oct. 30 and push a possible Game 7 to Nov. 3, pending team agreement.
The Cleveland Cavaliers fend off a late rally to edge the Brooklyn Nets 125-121 at Rocket Arena on Oct. 25, 2026. Donovan Mitchell (22) and Evan Mobley (20, 10) lead Cleveland’s 1‑1 start, while Jarrett Allen adds 21 points. Michael Porter Jr. tops Brooklyn with 28 points, but a 41‑point fourth quarter isn’t enough as the Nets fall to 0‑2. Cleveland dominates inside, outscoring the Nets 46‑30 in the paint and shooting 51% versus Brooklyn’s 40%. Both teams turnover 23 times, but the Cavs’ free‑throw edge (29‑23) secures the win, moving them to within one game of Detroit in the Central Division.
James Harden struggled against Brooklyn, but Cleveland's 23 turnovers nearly caused another devastating collapse. The Cavaliers have a bigger problem.
Two games into the regular season, Cleveland Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson feels his team is still shaking out the cobwebs a bit physically.
The Cleveland Cavaliers held off a late Brooklyn Nets comeback to secure a 125-121 victory in their home opener on Saturday, October 24, at Rocket Arena. Donovan Mitchell scored 22 points, Jarrett Allen added 21 and Evan Mobley recorded 20 points and 10 rebounds as Cleveland improved to 1-1. Michael Porter Jr. led Brooklyn with […]
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In their home opener on Oct. 24, the Cleveland Cavaliers held off a furious Brooklyn Nets comeback to win 125-121, narrowly preserving a 22‑point fourth‑quarter lead. Michael Porter Jr. led with 28 points and four steals, Jarrett Allen added 21 points and a surprise three‑pointer, and Donovan Mitchell contributed 22 points, four assists and five rebounds while noting early‑season growing pains. Brooklyn’s James Harden supplied a highlight‑reel assist to Allen, but the Nets rallied to cut the margin to two before Cleveland sealed the win at the free‑throw line. The game underscored the Cavs’ continued fourth‑quarter execution issues despite the victory.
The Brooklyn Nets rallied late but fell 125-121 to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Oct. 24, 2026. Egor Dëmin sparked the comeback, dropping 15 fourth‑quarter points and teaming with Mikel Brown Jr. for five late threes that trimmed a 22‑point deficit to four with 26.4 seconds left. Veteran Julius Randle contributed early, while Michael Porter Jr. finished with 28 points on 10‑of‑18 shooting. Despite improving shot volume in the second half and out‑rebounding the Cavs 24‑23, Brooklyn couldn’t overcome Cleveland’s 57.9% first‑half three‑point shooting. Coach Jordi Fernandez highlighted better shot quality as the key factor in the near‑miracle effort.
Random dribbles on the Cavaliers’ 125-121 win over the visiting Brooklyn Nets in Saturday’s home opener. 1. I said before the season that I thought these Cavaliers could be a frustrating bunch. I really didn’t want to be right. But two games into the season, I’m feeling pretty good about that prediction. Unfortunately. 2. Listen, […]
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In the Cavs’ home‑opener win over the Nets, Jarrett Allen earns player‑of‑the‑game honors with 21 points, eight rebounds, two steals and a near‑perfect 7‑for‑8 shooting night, landing an A‑minus grade. Donovan Mitchell contributes 22 points but drops to a C+, while Evan Mobley posts a solid 20‑10 line for a B+. James Harden struggles, scoring just 12 on 1‑8 shooting and receives a D+. Bench spark plugs Jaylon Tyson (15 points) and Mario Hezonja (9) earn B‑ and B grades despite turnover issues. The grades breakdown highlights the team’s strengths and early‑season inconsistencies.
The Cleveland Cavaliers scrape a 125-121 win over the Brooklyn Nets after nearly surrendering a 22‑point lead. Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen spark the start, each dropping 13 points and Allen hitting his first three‑pointer since December 2025, while the Cavs shoot 10‑of‑17 from beyond the arc in the first half. Turnovers plague Cleveland, with 23 total and eight in the final quarter, allowing Michael Porter Jr.’s 28 points and a 43‑point combined effort from Julius Randle and Egor Demin to cut the lead to two with under 10 seconds left. The victory puts the Cavs at 1‑1 heading into a home game against Minnesota on Monday.
Michael Wilbon and Joe Johnson are questioning Cleveland's credibility after another historic collapse. The Cavaliers must prove they can finish games.
After blowing a 29‑point lead to the Philadelphia 76ers on opening night, the Cleveland Cavaliers are dissecting the loss to avoid repeat mistakes. Coach Kenny Atkinson points to rising live‑ball turnovers, three‑point variance, and poor second‑half execution as key factors, while players like Mario Hezonja and rookie Peyton Watson stress the mental shift needed to treat any big advantage as a modest lead. The Cavs plan to emphasize ball security, smarter matchups and the simple mantra “pass to the open man” in practice, hoping the frustrating defeat becomes a catalyst for improvement in high‑stakes games.
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Mario Hezonja makes a splash in his first NBA game in six years, boldly waiving off star Donovan Mitchell to create a one‑on‑one scoring chance for the Cleveland Cavaliers. The veteran’s confidence and court‑reading helped the Cavs secure a crucial basket late in the third quarter and earned praise from coach Kenny Atkinson as a positive sign after a recent loss. Hezonja says the team’s welcoming environment and his role in easing pressure on Mitchell, James Harden, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen are exactly why Cleveland signed him. His early impact hints at valuable veteran depth heading into the playoffs.