Sixers vs. Cavaliers Prediction: Preview, Injury Report, Team Advantages, And X-Factors
LeBron James and Jaylen Brown make their Philadelphia home debuts as the Sixers host Donovan Mitchell's Cavaliers.
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LeBron James, Jaylen Brown set to make home debuts as Sixers host Cleveland Cavaliers
NBA Basketball is back! The Sixers are coming off the season opener with a solid win over the reigning NBA champion New York Knicks, defeating them 106-100. There isn’t much time to savor the win, however, as the Sixers travel back to Philadelphia to host the Cleveland Cavaliers. Coming off their first game, it’s hard […]
Cavaliers could be the challenge the 76ers expected from the Knicks
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 wants to stay with Cavs ‘forever,’ see No. 45 in rafters
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 […] The post Donovan Mitchell wants to stay with Cavs ‘forever,’ see No. 45 in rafters appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Cavs’ Mitchell: ‘I Don’t Ever Want To Wear Another Uniform’
When Donovan Mitchell was traded to Cleveland in 2022, there was widespread skepticism that he’d be eager to commit to the Cavaliers long-term. But Mitchell has signed a pair of contract extensions since then and told Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com (subscription required) ahead of the 2026/27 season that he can’t envision himself playing for another […]
Cavaliers' biggest X-factor against the 76ers isn't Mitchell or Harden
Peyton Watson could be the difference-maker when the Cavaliers open their season against LeBron James and the 76ers.
Cavs add key starter to injury report ahead of season-opener against 76ers
The Cleveland Cavaliers could be without a crucial member of the frontcourt in the season opener against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday evening. Center Jarrett Allen was added to the injury report with a right patellar tendinopathy injury. Colloquially, this is known as jumper’s knee. He is questionable for the opener. Allen played throughout the […]
Cavaliers will have to keep tabs on the new-look Pistons after gutsy comeback
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.
Cavs' Donovan Mitchell Doesn't 'Ever Want to Wear Another Uniform,' Says He 'Can't Ever Picture It'
Cleveland Cavaliers star guard Donovan Mitchell has endeared himself to the Midwest, and he wants to stay put for the rest of his career.
Cavaliers' Evan Mobley decision faces fresh scrutiny after Jaylen Brown's debut
Jaylen Brown's winning 76ers debut revives questions about Cleveland's decision to keep Evan Mobley instead of pursuing a blockbuster trade.
Cavs rank last in local broadcast accessibility report
We’re in a weird and fractured time for TV. Streaming services have made traditional cable packages more obsolete. This has left live sports in a weird spot, specifically in regard to local TV broadcasts. The Cleveland Cavaliers have been caught in the midst of this change. Their previous cable partner, FanDuel Sports Network, shut down […]
The Cavaliers have bought into the Meleek Thomas hype, and that's a good thing
It looks like the Cavs are going to give Meleek Thomas a chance in the rotation early on in the year,
The Cavaliers should feel great about their chances after seeing the Celtics' new reality
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.
The Cavaliers should take notes from the OKC Thunder on how to handle Wemby
Oklahoma City's growing collection of big men raises a question for the Cavaliers: Do Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen have enough help?
LeBron James' Box Score From 76ers' Opener, How It Compares to NBA Debuts With Cavs, Heat, Lakers
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 makes headlines as the Cavaliers have bigger fish to fry
James Harden's beard is generating social media buzz, but the Cavaliers need something far more important from their veteran star this season.
Can the Raptors shut down the Bulls’ offence in the season opener?
After licking their wounds from the lost series against the Cavaliers, Toronto Raptors fans have had to wait through the agonizing months of the Kawhi Leonard trade saga, all for what comes later today. The start of the 2026-27 NBA season. The Raptors have been granted an interesting matchup to start off the campaign, against […]
LeBron James' 76ers debut immediately gives Cavaliers championship fuel
The Cleveland Cavaliers wanted a homecoming storyline with LeBron James, but now they need to prove the new era is here.
Eastern Notes: Watson, Sharp, Hornets, Magic
Cavaliers forward Peyton Watson, acquired from the Nuggets in a sign-and-trade deal, hopes his hard-nosed attitude will be adopted by his new team, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com writes. “Just to go out there with a mean streak. Go out there and try to kill. Take no prisoners mentality,” Watson said. “That’s my mentality, and that’s […]
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.
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 announced on Tuesday that they have “exercised their fourth-year team option on guard Jaylon Tyson” for the 2027-28 season. Tyson is expected to make $5.64 million in the final year of his rookie contract. This news is far from a surprise, as Tyson has shown real growth over his two seasons. Entering […]
Cavaliers rotation player to miss start of regular season
The Cleveland Cavaliers will be tipping off their season on Thursday against the Philadelphia 76ers without one of their rotation players. The team announced on Tuesday morning that Nae’Qwan Tomlin was “diagnosed with a lower back stress reaction following an evaluation by the Cavaliers medical team.” Per the Cavaliers’ statement, the team’s medical group identified […]
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