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CLEVELAND — LeBron James is human, despite spending the last 23 years convincing us otherwise. For one of the few times in his entire career, James seemed overwhelmed by the emotion of a game. He cried when the Cleveland Cavaliers played a tribute video for him after the first timeout, which is something he’s rarely […]
From Fear The Sword | 10 days ago | 1 read
The Cleveland Cavaliers ran the Los Angeles Lakers off the floor 129-99. Their youth stole the show. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player. Donovan Mitchell 25 points, 4 assists, 5 rebounds Mitchell has had to carry a lot of weight without Darius Garland. Opposing defenses have made him their primary […]
From Fear The Sword | 10 days ago | 2 reads
The Lakers suffered a brutal third-quarter meltdown, getting outscored 42–22 as the Cavaliers pulled away for a 129-99 win Wednesday night. The game began with the Cavaliers quickly going up by five. LA missed their first two shot attempts, both by Luka Dončić. The deficit grew to seven after a dunk by Jarrett Allen. Deandre […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 10 days ago | 1 read
We have a massive slate in the NBA tonight with no bigger matchup than Luka Doncic and LeBron James leading the Lakers into Cleveland to take on Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers. Can the Lakers pick up a win in LeBron’s return to Cleveland, or will the Cavs make it five straight wins? Let’s take a look at some game lines, props, and more for this evening’s showdown. Jan 6, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) returns to the bench...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 11 days ago | 1 read
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From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 11 days ago | 1 read
Player prop bet options for Donovan Mitchell, Luka Doncic and others are available when the Cleveland Cavaliers host the Los Angeles Lakers at Rocket Arena on Wednesday (beginning at 7 p.m. ET). How to Watch Cavaliers vs. Lakers Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 Time: 7 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ESPN and SportsNet LA Live Stream: Fubo Location: Cleveland, Ohio Venue: Rocket Arena NBA Props Today: Cleveland Cavaliers Donovan Mitchell Props PTS REB AST 3PM...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 11 days ago | 3 reads
Good morning, it’s Wednesday, January 28th. The Cleveland Cavaliers are 28-20 and host the Los Angeles Lakers tonight. Is this LeBron’s last game in Cleveland? Who can say? All we know is it’s the last time his Lakers will play in Rocket Arena this season, barring a matchup in the NBA Finals. As exciting as […]
From Fear The Sword | 11 days ago | 1 read
After stacking another victory on the road, the Lakers (28-17) move on to Cleveland where they will take on the Cavaliers (28-20) for the first time this season. Los Angeles hopes to make it three wins in a row and improve their record to 4-1 in this current eight-game road trip. Start time and TV […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 11 days ago | 3 reads
There are many ways to write a story like this. I could simply recap the events that have taken place in Minnesota this month, while including the quotes from Donovan Mitchell, who shared his thoughts on the matter after the Cleveland Cavaliers‘ win over the Orlando Magic on Monday. Or, I could let loose and […]
From Fear The Sword | 11 days ago | 1 read
Two of the NBA’s best scorers hit the court when Donovan Mitchell (fifth, 29.5 PPG) and the Cleveland Cavaliers (28-20) host Luka Doncic (first, 33.8 PPG) and the Los Angeles Lakers (28-17) on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN and SportsNet LA. The Cavaliers are 2.5-point favorites. The matchup has an over/under of 233.5. Before you make an informed wager on the matchup, take a look at the best bets available for Wednesday’s game based on our computer predictions. How to Bet...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 11 days ago | 5 reads
The Cleveland Cavaliers‘ good basketball will be put to the test as they’re set to be without Evan Mobley (calf) for anywhere between one to three weeks. Additionally, they’re set to embark on a five-game, week-and-a-half Western Conference roadtrip starting on Friday against the shorthanded Phoenix Suns. The Suns are expected to be without Devin […]
From Fear The Sword | 11 days ago | 3 reads
The Cleveland Cavaliers have a tricky stretch coming up. They are expected to be without Evan Mobley (calf) for the next one to three weeks and are still without the services of Darius Garland (toe) and Max Strus (foot). Additionally, standout two-way player Nae’Qwan Tomlin only has eight more games he can be active with […]
From Fear The Sword | 11 days ago | 0 reads
The Cleveland Cavaliers will welcome LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers into town for their annual pilgrimage to Cleveland. The Cavs are playing their best basketball of the season. They’ve won four in a row, seven of their last nine games, and 11 of their last 15. However, that was before it was announced […]
From Fear The Sword | 11 days ago | 3 reads
The Cleveland Cavaliers have been playing their best basketball of the season of late, but that was before another former All-Star was added to the injury report. The team announced that forward Evan Mobley injured his left calf during the team’s win over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday. An MRI the following day revealed a […]
From Fear The Sword | 11 days ago | 1 read
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. — This isn’t the first time I’ve written about how Dan Geriot isn’t used to the grind of a college basketball season. Geriot was in the NBA in various roles, including assistant coach for the Cavaliers and Pelicans, over the last 10 years. It’s an 82-game season with constant travel, few practices, […]
From Mid-Major Madness | 12 days ago | 2 reads
Good morning, it’s Tuesday, January 27th. The Cleveland Cavaliers are 28-20 and beat the Orlando Magic yesterday. They host the Los Angeles Lakers tomorrow. We hear a certain someone will be in town. You won’t want to miss it. Today’s Game of the Day Still no Nikola Jokic, but the Nuggets (31-15) are still a […]
From Fear The Sword | 12 days ago | 4 reads
The Cavaliers didn’t fall asleep at the wheel in what could have been an easy off-night playing the Orlando Magic for the second time in three days. Winner: Donovan Mitchell in Primetime Magic fans must have been clutching at their side tables as Mitchell looked to repeat his stellar outing just two days prior. Well, […]
From Fear The Sword | 12 days ago | 7 reads
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Orlando Magic behind yet another offensive explosion from Donovan Mitchell. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player. Donovan Mitchell 45 points, 4 assists, 4 rebounds Mitchell was in attack mode again tonight. He scored 26 points in the first half, burying 4-of-5 three-point attempts in his […]
From Fear The Sword | 12 days ago | 1 read
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Orlando Magic 114-98 behind 45 points from Donovan Mitchell. This was Cleveland’s fourth straight win and its second in a row against the Magic. The Cavs fell into a 10-point hole early on before Donovan Mitchell carried them out of it. His 26 points in the first half brought energy […]
From Fear The Sword | 12 days ago | 3 reads
The NBA has announced its rosters for the 2026 Rising Stars game. Sophomore standout Jaylon Tyson will be there to represent the Cleveland Cavaliers. Tyson is averaging 13.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game. He’s gone from a fringe rotational player to a bona fide starting-caliber talent in the first half of the […]
From Fear The Sword | 12 days ago | 1 read
Good morning, it’s Monday, January 26th. The Cleveland Cavaliers are 27-20 and play the Orlando Magic at home tonight at 7 PM. We wish you warmth and a clear driveway today. Donovan Mitchell scored 36 points in the Cavaliers’ win over the Magic in Orlando on Saturday. Cleveland has now won 10 of their last […]
From Fear The Sword | 13 days ago | 2 reads
The Cleveland Cavaliers could be seeing the return of one of their key bench players. Sam Merrill, who has missed the team’s last five games with a right-hand sprain, is listed as questionable for Monday’s game against the Orlando Magic. Merrill has been dealing with a hand sprain for much of the season. He injured […]
From Fear The Sword | 13 days ago | 3 reads
The Cleveland Cavaliers (27-20) are favored (-4.5) to continue a three-game win streak when they host the Orlando Magic (23-21) at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, January 26, 2026 at Rocket Arena. The contest airs on Peacock and FDSFL. The over/under for the matchup is set at 225.5. Dig into the best bets available (according to our computer predictions) in Monday’s game, before you make an informed wager on the contest. How to Bet on Cavaliers vs. Magic Pick the Cavaliers (-4.5) to Cover Aga...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 13 days ago | 7 reads
The Cleveland Cavaliers have been playing better basketball of late, but there’s reason to believe they could make a move before the Feb. 5 trade deadline. One of the players that teams have reportedly been trying to target recently is versatile defensive forward Dean Wade. According to Chris Fedor of cleveland.com, “no fewer than 10 […]
From Fear The Sword | 13 days ago | 1 read
The Cleveland Cavaliers took care of business as they defeated the Orlando Magic 119-105 to win their third game in a row. The stats in the table below are from Cleaning the Glass. Now, let’s dive into the numbers.
From Fear The Sword | 14 days ago | 3 reads