The Cavaliers need Donovan Mitchell to make this key adjustment
Donovan Mitchell has been the perfect franchise player for the Cavs, but needs to improve in one key area.
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Khalifa Diop reportedly leaves Baskonia as potential Cavs signing gets serious
Khalifa Diop may indeed be on his way to the Cavaliers. And this time, there’s considerably more than speculation connecting the two. Diop has left Baskonia’s preseason preparations to undergo a physical as his potential move to the Cavaliers becomes increasingly serious, according to a report out of Spain from El Correo. The remaining issue […] The post Khalifa Diop reportedly leaves Baskonia as potential Cavs signing gets serious appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Cavs’ Peyton Watson says he felt pressure to return from hamstring injury with Nuggets
Peyton Watson is starting fresh with the Cavaliers. Perhaps that’s a good thing in more ways than one. Watson said he felt pressure to return from a hamstring injury before he was fully ready last season with the Nuggets, eventually reinjuring it and missing Denver’s brief playoff run. “It was really, really tough, the entire […] The post Cavs’ Peyton Watson says he felt pressure to return from hamstring injury with Nuggets appeared first on Hoops Wire .
76ers star Jaylen Brown delivered a key LeBron James update
After Jaylen Brown worked out with LeBron James this offseason, the Philadelphia 76ers star delivered a key update on his health.
The Cavaliers are still searching for an answer at this key spot
The backup point guard spot has been unsettled for the Cleveland Cavaliers and they need someone to emerge.
Peyton Watson's arrival eliminates this possibility for the Cavs
The Cavs needed more positional size and Peyton Watson helps with that and gives them more lineup options.
Cavaliers already found an ideal backup center last season
Olivier Sarr slots perfectly into the Cleveland Cavaliers' frontcourt rotation as a developmental talent behind the star big men.
Cavaliers are doing Donovan Mitchell right but need to know when to move on
Consistency is key in the NBA, but the Cleveland Cavaliers need to know when it's time to end their core.
Could John Konchar make sense for the Cavs?
John Konchar is back on the market. So yes, naturally, somebody was going to connect him to the Cavaliers. Guilty as charged. But at least I’m not alone. Mack Perry of Cavs On SI also made the case for Cleveland to take a look at Konchar on an Exhibit 9 deal, and while there’s no […] The post Could John Konchar make sense for the Cavs? appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Cam Whitmore, Warriors, Stephen Curry, Bulls, Noa Essengue
Free Agency Cam Whitmore is officially free to find his next team. The forward cleared waivers Sunday after being waived by the Cavaliers and officially became an unrestricted free agent, via the RealGM transaction log. Cleveland waived Whitmore on Friday and intends to stretch his $5.46 million salary across three seasons, a move designed primarily […] The post NBA Notes: Cam Whitmore, Warriors, Stephen Curry, Bulls, Noa Essengue appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Cavs could have room for both Khalifa Diop, Saliou Niang
The Cavaliers may finally be ready to bring in Khalifa Diop. That doesn’t necessarily mean Saliou Niang has been eliminated from the equation. Jake Fischer recently reported that the Cavs intend to use their 14th standard roster spot on a player whose draft rights they already own, with Diop believed to be the most likely […] The post Cavs could have room for both Khalifa Diop, Saliou Niang appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Community Shootaround: Cam Whitmore’s Next Team
After being cut by the Cavaliers two days ago, Cam Whitmore cleared waivers on Sunday and is now an unrestricted free agent. Still just 22 years old, Whitmore was considered a potential top-five pick three years ago after spending one college season with Villanova. However, he slipped to No. 20 in the 2023 draft, ultimately […]
Zydrunas Ilgauskas honored on list of greatest European players
Most people who follow the Cavaliers know him simply as “Big Z.” The rest of the world knows him as Zydrunas Ilgauskas, and, not surprisingly, it remembers his play, too. More specifically, Ilgauskas was included on HoopsHype’s list of the 50 greatest European basketball players ever, coming in at No. 21. Ilgauskas is 7-foot-3 and […] The post Zydrunas Ilgauskas honored on list of greatest European players appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Cavaliers may have a hidden gem hiding in plain sight
Nae'Qwan Tomlin showed his potential for the Cavaliers last year, but may be able to break through this season.
Peyton Watson's Cavs addition solves one problem but creates another one
The Cleveland Cavaliers now have an uber-athletic and improved defensive starting lineup. However, they may not have enough firepower.
Luka Doncic’s Style Harshly Judged By LeBron James’ 2016 Cavs Teammate, Says Lakers Star Will Stay Ringless Unless He Changes Game
The biggest criticism of Luka Doncic has been his defense. His former team reportedly pointed to it as one of the reasons they traded him. However, a former NBA player-turned-analyst has a completely different observation. He believes Doncic will eventually win a championship, but he thinks the Los Angeles Lakers’ overall style of play could [...]
2021 NBA Redraft: Evan Mobley's rival leapfrogs him, Top 10 is shaken up
The 2021 NBA Draft was packed with stars. Picking the Top 10 five years later, where does Cavaliers star Evan Mobley land?
Draymond Green weighs in on Nuggets’ Peyton Watson decision
Draymond Green believes the Denver Nuggets made a calculated long-term decision by sending Peyton Watson to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a sign-and-trade that brought back an unprotected 2031 first-round pick. Speaking on The Draymond Green Show, Green highlighted the value of the future pick while explaining why Denver may have preferred moving Watson rather than […] The post Draymond Green weighs in on Nuggets’ Peyton Watson decision appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Northwest division watch: Nuggets lose Watson, get DeRozan
As the offseason settles into the quiet, I’m taking a Warriors-centric look at Northwest Division. Let’s chat about those Denver Nuggets. They let 23-year old baller Peyton Watson walk and added a 37-year-old DeMar DeRozan. Watson signed a four-year, $22 million deal with Cleveland in a sign-and-trade while Denver told itself Watson’s number was too […]
For James Harden, Donovan Mitchell and Cavs, the introduction is over
James Harden and Donovan Mitchell know how to score. They’ve each been doing it for a very long time. What remains to be seen is whether the two can become something more than a pair of very talented guards sharing the same backcourt. Because at this point, that’s probably what the Cavaliers need to become […] The post For James Harden, Donovan Mitchell and Cavs, the introduction is over appeared first on Hoops Wire .
LeBron James’ longtime friend Randy Mims follows him to 76ers
LeBron James has a familiar face joining him in Philadelphia. Again. Randy Mims, James’ longtime friend and business associate, is now listed in the 76ers’ team directory as Executive Administrator, Player Programs & Logistics, as Sixers beat writer Adam Aaronson reported. It’s the same position Mims held during James’ time with the Cavaliers and Lakers. […] The post LeBron James’ longtime friend Randy Mims follows him to 76ers appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Cavs draft pick Saliou Niang’s LSU situation bears watching
Saliou Niang chose LSU over joining the Cavaliers this season. Now the question is whether he’ll actually be allowed to play there. Niang, Cleveland’s No. 58 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, remains in limbo as LSU awaits eligibility clearance for much of its roster. As Grant Afseth of Roundtable noted, the SEC adopted […] The post Cavs draft pick Saliou Niang’s LSU situation bears watching appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Evan Mobley needs to fix this fatal flaw for his leap to happen
Cavs big man Evan Mobley has left most around the league wanting more from him and it starts by improving his shooting.
Cavaliers eye rookie signing after roster reshuffle
The Cleveland Cavaliers are continuing to reshape their roster after acquiring Peyton Watson in a sign-and-trade deal. Cleveland created additional financial flexibility by waiving and stretching Cam Whitmore’s contract. The move gives the Cavaliers enough room below the first-apron hard cap to bring back James Harden. The Cavs still need to add another player, however, […] The post Cavaliers eye rookie signing after roster reshuffle appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Nuggets waive Julian Reese, brother of WNBA star Angel
Julian Reese‘s stay with the Nuggets was even shorter than Cam Whitmore‘s stay with the Cavaliers. Denver has waived Reese, according to the NBA’s official transaction log, after acquiring the 23-year-old big man from Washington as part of last week’s five-team Peyton Watson trade. The move was expected. Reese was on a two-way contract, so the […] The post Nuggets waive Julian Reese, brother of WNBA star Angel appeared first on Hoops Wire .
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