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The Cleveland Cavaliers wrap up their preseason schedule as they head to the Sunshine State to take on the Orlando Magic once again. The Cavs are expected to play their starters more than they did in Sunday’s game. Then, the regular rotation played through the third quarter before the two-ways and the Exhibit 10 contract […]
Jaylon Tyson's impressive preseason performances are creating an unexpected dilemma for the Cavaliers after their major Peyton Watson acquisition.
The Cavaliers won 52 games last season, but 55 wins and a top-two seed could give Donovan Mitchell and James Harden a better path to the Finals.
Philadelphia 76ers’ two-time champion Kentavious Caldwell-Pope knows the impact LeBron James can have on a team with championship aspirations. He won his first title alongside James as members of the 2020 champion Los Angeles Lakers six years ago. As James enters his new tenure with the 76ers, Caldwell-Pope says the four-time champion’s presence, with only […] The post Kentavious Caldwell-Pope breaks down LeBron James’ ‘impact’ after signing with 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Jarrett Allen hit a preseason three-pointer, and suddenly the Cavaliers have an intriguing possibility: Could he develop into their own version of Brook Lopez?
This Tuesday, WNBA fans will have to go another day without a game, as the league takes another day off. However, the NBA preseason is in full swing, with several games scheduled for Tuesday. Teams such as the Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers will take the court. The Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder […] The post October 13th’s Complete Sports Schedule: Where, When, and How to Watch Your Favorite Sport’s Event appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Nets waived guard Dion Brown and forward Dain Dainja on Sunday, per NBA.com’s transaction log. Both players were on Exhibit 10 contracts with Brooklyn and could be headed to the G League to play for the Long Island Nets. Each player will be eligible for a bonus worth up to $91K if he spends […]
Traditionally, the point guard has one job: make everyone better. Few guards have embraced that role more than James Harden. He’s brought his masterful blend of scoring and playmaking to an 18th season, making it easier for all of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ moving parts to fall into place. “You don’t have to worry about who […]
Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson believes he has figured out how to unlock Evan Mobley on offense, as the forward is yet to realize his full potential. To try to explain Mobley's potential role, Atkinson brought up one of the Cavs assistant coach's Mobley comparison to Kevin Garnett on offense, via Tony Pesta of Fear the Sword . "One of our assistants talked about how Kevin Garnett got his offense. He could get to a spot and just run, raise up and shoot over guys," Atkinson said. ...
Everyone who knows the Cavaliers knows they have a reputation as a great regular-season team. Beyond that, though, they have plenty of doubts. No less than Donovan Mitchell himself has suggested that’s fair. The Cavs finished with 64 wins two seasons ago … then lost in the second round of the playoffs. They reached the […] The post ‘Playoff closer’ identified as Cavs’ biggest need entering season appeared first on Hoops Wire .
It’s safe to say Dean Wade isn’t the biggest name to join the 76ers this offseason. He may not even be in the top four. But the Sixers sure appreciate what he offers nonetheless. Wade spent the first seven years of his NBA career with the Cavaliers. He mostly offered the ability to defend multiple […] The post Sixers already high on Dean Wade: ‘He fits on any team on the planet’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
On January 9, 2022, Klay Thompson finally returned to the court after 941 days away from the NBA. The Golden State Warriors guard had torn his left ACL in the 2019 NBA Finals before suffering a torn Achilles in November 2020. Facing the Cleveland Cavaliers at Chase Center, Thompson was supposed to ease back into […] The post Kyrie Irving Returns After 586 Days, Raynaud Avoids Major Injury, Kessler Nears Lakers Debut and More appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Olden Polynice says LeBron James can't walk into the 76ers and tell Joel Embiid how to operate.
CLEVELAND — Mario Hezonja’s first preseason outing with the Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t go as seamlessly as he likely would’ve preferred. Going from being the star player in Europe to trying to slot into a supporting role in a vastly different league will be an adjustment — both in terms of what he’ll be asked to […]
Bringing Peyton Watson to the Cleveland Cavaliers is an interesting move but might cost the franchise more than it expected.
Evan Mobley and the Cleveland Cavaliers just dominated Paolo Banchero, not only showing Mobley's superior impact but hinting at another level-up occurring.
Being a coach means understanding how to get the most out of your players. For Kenny Atkinson and the Cleveland Cavaliers, no player’s development has been more important than Evan Mobley’s. Drafted in 2021, Mobley was a lottery ticket for the future. Five seasons later, his development has largely come secondary to prioritizing Donovan Mitchell’s […]
James Harden scored 24 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Orlando Magic 119-105 in a preseason game at Rocket Arena on Sunday, October 11. Harden shot 7-for-10 from the field, including 3-for-5 from three-point range, and made seven of his nine free throws in 26 minutes. The veteran guard also collected four rebounds, two […] The post James Harden scores 24 as Cavaliers beat Magic appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
After a solid performance against the Magic, Peyton Watson is confident he can help the Cavaliers regain their status as an elite defensive unit.
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers took care of business in their second preseason game as they dispatched the Orlando Magic 119-105 in what was overall a much cleaner performance than their first outing on Thursday. Mario Hezonja needed a game like this. His debut on Thursday was rough. He looked out of place and a […]
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Orlando Magic 119-105. The Cavs are now 1-1 in the preseason. James Harden led all scorers with 24 points. This was Harden’s first game of the preseason after missing Cleveland’s previous game with ankle soreness. He looked like he hadn’t missed a step, easing into a rhythym and making his […]
The Cleveland Cavaliers have their second and final home preseason matchup against the Orlando Magic. This is one of two meetings against the Magic during the exhibition season. Share your thoughts as the game unfolds. If you aren’t a member of the community, sign up so you can talk to your fellow Cavalier fans and […]
While the coaching staff clearly wants to play Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen together, staggering them could help maximize their skill sets.
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Mario Hezonja believes James Harden’s ability to excel in different roles could make him a Hall of Fame-caliber player at both shooting guard and point guard. Speaking to the media after practice at Cleveland Clinic Courts on October 10, Hezonja praised Harden’s basketball intelligence, adaptability and commitment to helping his teammates, highlighting […] The post Mario Hezonja: James Harden could be a Hall of Famer in two positions appeared first on TalkBasket.n...
The Cavaliers want to win now with Donovan Mitchell and James Harden, but developing Jaylon Tyson, Meleek Thomas and other young players presents a challenge