After spoiling the defending champion New York Knicks’ ring ceremony on Opening Night, the Philadelphia 76ers have their sights set on going 2-0 when they take on the Cleveland Cavaliers. Their chances of doing so could be improved significantly given the official injury report. Jarrett Allen is the big name on the list for both […]
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LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard and Giannis Antetokounmpo have transformed the East, making Cleveland's championship pursuit more difficult.
LeBron James and Jaylen Brown make their Philadelphia home debuts as the Sixers host Donovan Mitchell's Cavaliers.
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The Philadelphia 76ers host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Oct. 22 after a 106-100 season‑opening win over the New York Knicks. LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, both making their home debuts, join a lineup that impressed defensively, with Joel Embiid eyeing an All‑Defensive spot. While the offense showed promise, three‑point shooting lagged. Coach Nick Nurse must expand the rotation beyond the 7.5 players used against the Knicks, as Dean Wade is questionable and Dominick Barlow remains out. The Cavs retain their core—James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen (questionable)—plus new faces Peyton Watson and Mario Hezonja. A back‑to‑back win could give the Sixers early momentum in the Eastern Conference.
The Philadelphia 76ers are coming off a big win over the Knicks, but their next opponent, the Cavaliers, could present a bigger challenge.
Donovan Mitchell isn’t picturing his next NBA stop. He’s picturing his jersey hanging above the Cavaliers’ court. “I don’t ever want to wear another uniform. I don’t have that vision,” Mitchell told Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com. “Business is business. I understand how that works. There may be a situation where we may not be in […]
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Donovan Mitchell says he can’t picture ever wearing another jersey, reaffirming his commitment to Cleveland with a new four‑year max extension that runs through the 2029/30 season, plus a player option for 2030/31. After a three‑year deal in July 2024 and a recent sweep by the Knicks in the Eastern Conference finals, Mitchell emphasized his love for the city, the team’s progress and his goal of a championship – even dreaming of hanging a No. 45 in the rafters. He credits the Cavs’ facilities, community feel and his wife’s approval for making Cleveland feel like home as he eyes a potential career‑long stay.
Peyton Watson could be the difference-maker when the Cavaliers open their season against LeBron James and the 76ers.
The Cleveland Cavaliers face a thin frontcourt for their season‑opener against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday after center Jarrett Allen is added to the injury report with right patellar tendinopathy (jumper’s knee) and listed as questionable. Allen, who averaged 15.4 points and 8.5 rebounds last season, joins Nae’Qwan Tomlin (out) and Khalifa Diop (left knee) on the sidelines, leaving Evan Mobley, Peyton Watson, Mario Hezonja and a few two‑way players to fill the gap. Meanwhile, the Sixers also deal with injuries, including Dean Wade (questionable) and absences for Dominick Barlow, Ariel Hukporti and Tacko Fall.
The Detroit Pistons fought with bones and nails in the season opener, and they look like a big problem in the East, even for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Cleveland Cavaliers star guard Donovan Mitchell has endeared himself to the Midwest, and he wants to stay put for the rest of his career.
Jaylen Brown's winning 76ers debut revives questions about Cleveland's decision to keep Evan Mobley instead of pursuing a blockbuster trade.
The Cleveland Cavaliers rank last in Awful Announcing’s 2026‑27 local broadcast accessibility report after cutting ties with cable and moving exclusively to DAZN. Fans must pay $119.99 for the DAZN season (or $139.99 for an ultimate tier) to see 59 streaming‑only games, while another 10 national games land on separate platforms. Only 15 local games are simulcast over‑air, leaving Cavs supporters with higher costs and no cable bundle option—making the team less accessible than any other NBA franchise.
It looks like the Cavs are going to give Meleek Thomas a chance in the rotation early on in the year,
The new-look Boston Celtics look more like a team on the verge of implosion than championship contention, and the Cleveland Cavaliers should be just fine.
Oklahoma City's growing collection of big men raises a question for the Cavaliers: Do Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen have enough help?
Playing for the fourth different team of his illustrious NBA career, LeBron James helped the Philadelphia 76ers go on the road and knock off the reigning NBA champion New York Knicks on Tuesday night.
James Harden's beard is generating social media buzz, but the Cavaliers need something far more important from their veteran star this season.
The Raptors open the 2026-27 season against a revamped Chicago Bulls, hoping to exploit the Bulls' weakened frontcourt after the loss of Nic Claxton. Rookie power forward Caleb Wilson, a high‑impact scorer from UNC, draws attention, but Toronto’s Scottie Barnes (237 lb) may have a size edge. Key matchups include RJ Barrett and Barnes versus Wilson, and guard Jamal Shead versus former Raptor Norman Powell. With Kawhi Leonard back and healthy, the Raptors aim to dominate the paint and contain the Bulls’ guard duo of Josh Giddey and Powell. Injuries: Raptors’ Nate Bittle (foot) and Bulls’ Claxton (hamstring) are out.
The Cleveland Cavaliers wanted a homecoming storyline with LeBron James, but now they need to prove the new era is here.
Cavaliers forward Peyton Watson, acquired from Denver in a sign‑and‑trade, vows to bring a "kill‑or‑be‑killed" mentality to Cleveland and stresses durability and chemistry as keys to a title run. Meanwhile, the Raptors cut Jamarion Sharp, who now heads to their G League affiliate Raptors 905 and could earn a $91K bonus after 60 days. The Hornets battle injuries, with Kon Knueppel, Grant Williams and Coby White rehabbing but missing the season opener versus Brooklyn. The Magic also sit several players out, including Anthony Black and Jonathan Isaac, for their Atlanta opener, though Franz Wagner and Jase Richardson are cleared.
Cavaliers fans are excited about their preseason standouts, but Cleveland still has major questions to answer before it can contend for a title.
The Cavaliers have championship ambitions, but +2200 title odds and a lower projected win total suggest Vegas isn't convinced.
The Cleveland Cavaliers come into the 2026-27 season looking to firmly establish themselves as a contender in the Eastern Conference. After a couple of semifinal appearances, they finally reached the Eastern Conference Finals this past year. But after being swept by the New York Knicks, they’re going to have prove their detractors wrong, and the […]
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