Cavaliers fans are buying the hype (sort of), but one annoying question remains
Cavaliers fans are excited about their preseason standouts, but Cleveland still has major questions to answer before it can contend for a title.
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Vegas isn't buying the Cavaliers as a serious NBA title favorite
The Cavaliers have championship ambitions, but +2200 title odds and a lower projected win total suggest Vegas isn't convinced.
Cavs player who will shock world with breakout 2026-27 season
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 […] The post Cavs player who will shock world with breakout 2026-27 season appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Cavaliers make important decision on Jaylon Tyson
The Cleveland Cavaliers exercised the fourth‑year team option on guard Jaylon Tyson, locking him in for the 2027‑28 season at $5.64 million. Tyson, the 20th overall pick in the 2024 draft, surged last year with 13.2 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists over 66 games, shooting 49.3% from the field and a league‑fourth 44.6% from three. His growth earned praise and mentorship from teammates Donovan Mitchell and James Harden, who see untapped potential. The move signals Cleveland’s confidence in Tyson’s expanding role.
Cavaliers rotation player to miss start of regular season
The Cleveland Cavaliers will open the season on Thursday against the Philadelphia 76ers without rotation forward Nae'Qwan Tommar Tomlin, who was diagnosed with a lower‑back stress reaction. The medical team will re‑evaluate him in three to four weeks, but the timeline could shift given the injury’s nature. Tomlin, who posted 5.8 points and 2.9 assists in 15.2 minutes per game last season, leaves the Cavs relying on Mario Hezonja and Thomas Bryant as backup bigs—both considered uncertain options. The loss could hinder Tomlin’s chance to secure a regular role early in the 2026‑27 campaign.
Cavs Pick Up Jaylon Tyson’s Fourth-Year Option
The Cleveland Cavaliers have exercised the fourth‑year team option on 2024 first‑round pick Jaylon Tyson, locking in his $5.64 million salary for the 2027‑28 season. After a modest rookie year, Tyson posted a breakout 2025‑26 campaign with 13.2 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 26.9 minutes per game, shooting .493/.446/.738. However, his production dipped in the playoffs, averaging just 4.1 points and 2.8 rebounds in 12.7 minutes across three series. With depth losses including Dean Wade and Max Strus, Tyson—now the sole Cavalier with a rookie‑scale option—aims to rebound as a key reserve, positioning himself for a potential extension in July 2027 or restricted free agency in July 2028.
NBA Notes: Cavs, Sam Merrill, Pelicans, Dejounte Murray, Pistons
The Cavaliers are watching Sam Merrill’s right elbow ahead of their season opener versus Philadelphia, while Nae’Qwan Tomlin faces a lower‑back stress reaction that will keep him out for at least three to four weeks. In New Orleans, Dejounte Murray says he’s cleared to play in the Pelicans’ opener against Indiana after a toe injury and swelling subside. Detroit exercises Ron Holland’s fourth‑year option, locking in the 2024 No. 5 pick at about $11.5 million for 2027‑28 after a solid defensive rookie stretch, though his offensive numbers remain modest.
Kyrie Irving does not expect to follow LeBron James into his 40s
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving does not anticipate continuing his NBA career into his 40s, despite several veteran stars remaining active at an advanced age. Irving, who turns 35 in March, is entering his 16th NBA season and has begun considering how much longer he wants to play professionally. His former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate LeBron […] The post Kyrie Irving does not expect to follow LeBron James into his 40s appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Cavs pick up fourth-year option on Jaylon Tyson
The Cavaliers have exercised Jaylon Tyson’s fourth-year team option, keeping the guard under contract through the 2027-28 season, president of basketball operations Koby Altman announced Tuesday. The decision follows a breakout second season in which Tyson became a regular starter and one of the NBA’s most accurate three-point shooters. He averaged 13.2 points, 5.1 rebounds […] The post Cavs pick up fourth-year option on Jaylon Tyson appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Cavs’ Nae’Qwan Tomlin (Back) Out At Least 3-4 Weeks
The Cleveland Cavaliers confirm that forward Nae’Qwan Tomlin will miss at least the first 11 games of the 2026‑27 season after being diagnosed with a lower‑back stress reaction. The 26‑year‑old, who posted 5.8 points and 2.9 rebounds in 64 games last year and recently earned a guaranteed two‑year contract, is slated for a 3‑4‑week re‑evaluation but may remain sidelined longer. His absence adds strain to a roster already thin, with wing options Sam Merrill, Mario Hezonja and Jaylon Tyson expected to shoulder the load, while big man Khalifa Diop also battles a knee injury.
Cavs’ Nae’Qwan Tomlin sidelined with back injury
The Cavaliers will begin the season without Nae’Qwan Tomlin, who has been diagnosed with a lower back stress reaction, the team announced. An MRI at Cleveland Clinic Sports Medicine confirmed the injury. Tomlin will be reevaluated in approximately three to four weeks, with no timetable established for his return to basketball activities. The forward missed […] The post Cavs’ Nae’Qwan Tomlin sidelined with back injury appeared first on Hoops Wire .
James Harden vs. Dwyane Wade: Former Cavaliers battle for No. 3 all-time
James Harden has the MVP and scoring titles. Dwyane Wade has three rings. Which former Cavaliers guard deserves the No. 3 spot behind Jordan and Kobe?
2026 NBA Opening Night Preview: Knicks Banner Ceremony, LeBron’s Sixers Debut, and Wembanyama-SGA Rematch
The summer wait is officially over. The 2026–27 NBA regular season tips off on Tuesday, October 20, featuring The post 2026 NBA Opening Night Preview: Knicks Banner Ceremony, LeBron’s Sixers Debut, and Wembanyama-SGA Rematch appeared first on We Never Stop .
Cavs give injury update on multiple players
Cleveland Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson updates on three players battling injuries ahead of the 2026‑27 season. Guard Sam Merrill was limited in practice but appeared in two of three preseason games and remains the team's primary three‑point threat after Max Strus’s trade. Rookie forward Khalifa Diop, who missed the preseason due to a setback, is recovering and could see significant minutes as a front‑court option. Wing Nae’Qwan Tomlin has not practiced yet and must improve his shooting and defense to earn a full rotation. The Cavs open on the road versus Philadelphia on Thursday, then host Brooklyn at Rocket Arena on Saturday.
‘Less Human, More Robotic’: Kyrie Irving Opens Up On Retirement, Says Gambling And Social Media Have Changed NBA
Kyrie Irving, the 34‑year‑old Mavericks guard, says he won’t play into his 40s, citing how the NBA has become “less human, more robotic.” After missing the 2025‑26 season with a torn ACL, Irving reflected on the league’s shift—rising gambling scandals, constant social‑media pressure, and heightened mental‑health focus—that starkly contrast the game he fell in love with in 2011. He still cherishes basketball as an “eternal flame” and looks forward to his comeback against the Houston Rockets on Oct. 26, but doubts a long‑term NBA future.
Cavs have plenty of star power, but little room for error
The Cavaliers have four former All-Stars in their starting lineup, an intriguing new addition on the wing and a roster that just reached the Eastern Conference finals. So what’s not to like? Well, there are a few things. And with the regular season about to begin, those questions are becoming more important. The Cavs enter […] The post Cavs have plenty of star power, but little room for error appeared first on Hoops Wire .
“LeBron’s Dream Too”: Insider Reveals James Didn’t Want Cavs to Win Draft Lottery, Wished to Join East Team
The day before the 2003 draft lottery, an 18-year-old LeBron James turned down a Reebok offer reported at around $115 million and signed with Nike instead. That decision set up a billion-dollar relationship with the brand. A detail ESPN’s Brian Windhorst revisited this week shows how much was also riding on the lottery draw itself. […] The post “LeBron’s Dream Too”: Insider Reveals James Didn’t Want Cavs to Win Draft Lottery, Wished to Join East Team appeared first on EssentiallySports .
LeBron James dreamed of being drafted by the Knicks
LeBron James dreamed of being drafted by the New York Knicks before the 2003 NBA Draft, according to ESPN reporter Brian Windhorst. James ultimately went first overall to the Cleveland Cavaliers, but a clause in his original Nike contract reportedly reflected the possibility of landing in New York. “There was this dream, and in fact, […] The post LeBron James dreamed of being drafted by the Knicks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
LeBron James’ Dream Was To Be Drafted By Knicks, Not Cavaliers
LeBron James would have earned more from his Nike deal had the Knicks drafted him in 2003.
New NBA Trade Rumors on Cavs' Evan Mobley, Lakers' Knecht, Knicks' Kolek amid Roster Deadline
The start of the 2026-27 NBA season is just over 24 hours away, and trade rumors are already starting to swirl.
Delonte West Claims LeBron James Getting Cooked By Rafer Alston Led To Cavs Losing To Magic In 2009 ECF
Delonte West praises Rafer Alston for knocking the wind out of the Cavaliers.
The most dangerous version of Evan Mobley isn't the one scoring 25 points
The Cavaliers can prepare Evan Mobley for the playoffs by expanding his playmaking role during favorable regular-season matchups.
Cavaliers are running out of people to blame if this season ends the same way
If the Cavaliers suffer another playoff disappointment, will Cleveland need another roster shakeup or a new voice on the sideline?
NBA Notes: Cavs, Jarrett Allen, Celtics, Paul George, Wizards
Cavaliers Jarrett Allen believes the Cavaliers can take another step by getting their best players more time on the court together. Entering his 10th NBA season, Allen pointed to the limited experience he, Evan Mobley, Donovan Mitchell and James Harden had as a group last season. In a Q&A with Cyro Asseo of HoopsHype, Allen […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, Jarrett Allen, Celtics, Paul George, Wizards appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Cavaliers' preseason standouts are threatening the established pecking order
Jaylon Tyson, Craig Porter Jr. and Meleek Thomas have complicated the Cavaliers' rotation plans with impressive preseason performances.
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