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Winners and Losers: Cavs at Suns – Jarrett Allen a lone positive in blowout loss

The Cleveland Cavaliers started their Western Conference road trip with a dud, losing 126-113 to the Phoenix Suns. LOSER – Turnovers Whew boy. There’s nothing more frustrating than watching your team throw the ball away carelessly. The Cavs had 15 turnovers in the first half, which is more than their average for an entire game […]

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Player Grades: Cavs at Suns – Poor performances all around snaps the win streak

The Cleveland Cavaliers lost their first game in six tries. The Phoenix Suns took them to school 126-113. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player. Donovan Mitchell 16 points, 6 assists, 3 rebounds, 8 turnovers I don’t care to pile on Mitchell for a bad performance when he’s been carrying this […]

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Cavs and Lakers reportedly considering a De’Andre Hunter trade

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been playing their best basketball of the season, but are reportedly still looking to upgrade their roster ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline. Acquiring De’Andre Hunter from the Atlanta Hawks was the big move they made at the deadline last year. Hunter could be on the move again this winter. […]

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Cup of Cavs: NBA news and links for Friday, Jan. 30

Good morning, it’s Friday, January 30th. The Cleveland Cavaliers are 29-20 and play the Phoenix Suns tonight at 9 PM. They beat the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday. This is Cleveland’s second and final game against the Suns this season. They previously beat the Suns at home on New Year’s Eve. We hope you like […]

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Cavs at Suns: How to watch, odds, and injury report

The Cleveland Cavaliers are playing some of their best basketball of the season. That will be put to the test on Friday as they embark on a five-game Western Conference road trip that starts Friday when they take on the Phoenix Suns. The Suns have been a pleasant surprise this season. They’ve exceeded expectations and […]

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Cavs reportedly considering a ‘home run swing’ before trade deadline

The Cleveland Cavaliers are in the midst of their best stretch of the season. But all eyes remain on the upcoming trade deadline. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst says he believes the Cavs have been active and there’s a decent chance they’ll make a move. “I think there’s a decent chance the Cavs do something, they have […]

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Player Grades: Cavs vs Lakers – Cleveland’s youth puts on a show

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 […]

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Cavs spoil LeBron James’s homecoming with resounding 129-99 victory

CLEVELAND — The emotion and energy in the building when LeBron James is in town is distinctly different. Every move that he makes elicits a reaction from the crowd. It did when he was 18. And it does when he’s 41. This creates an interesting atmosphere to play a basketball game, like the Cleveland Cavaliers […]

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LeBron James brought to tears after Cavs tribute video

We don’t know how many more times LeBron James will play in the arena he called home for 11 years. As such, the Cleveland Cavaliers pulled out all the stops to make sure that the current Los Angeles Lakers star knew that what he’s done for the team and community is appreciated. First, the crowd […]

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Kenny Atkinson comments on a possible LeBron James third stint with Cavs

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers’ annual trip to play the Cleveland Cavaliers always brings extra attention. This season, it was the report that the Cavs would reportedly be interested in a reunion with James. According to head coach Kenny Atkinson, that isn’t something he’s put much thought into. “Oh man, that’s above my […]

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Cavs Injury Report: Sam Merrill and De’Andre Hunter available vs Lakers

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been dealt a rough hand this season. Injuries have already caused them to deploy more starting lineups than all of last season. And while they still don’t have Darius Garland or Max Strus, they will at least get a few rotational players back in the lineup tonight with De’Andre Hunter and […]

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Cavs sign Cleveland State alumn to two-way contract

The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed Tristan Enaruna to a two-way contract. Enaruna played his junior and senior years at Cleveland State University before joining the Boston Celtics’ G League affiliate and eventually returning to Cleveland with the Charge. Enaruna is averaging 20.9 points and 4.6 assists in 30.8 minutes per game for the Charge this […]

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Cavs reportedly clarify stance on possible LeBron James reunion

The Cleveland Cavaliers host LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers for their annual trip to Cleveland on Wednesday. These games are always spectacles, given the history between James and the organization. This iteration will likely be no different, as the Cavs will be wearing the throwback jerseys James made famous during his first run […]

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Current Cavs recall where they were for 2016 NBA Finals

Every longtime Cleveland Cavaliers fan remembers exactly where they were on June 19, 2016. It’s impossible to forget the anxiety that turned into euphoria when the final buzzer sounded, LeBron James fell to the floor, and a professional sports team in Cleveland was crowned champion for the first time in 52 years. Members of the […]

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Cup of Cavs: NBA news and links for Wednesday, Jan. 28

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 […]

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Opinion: Donovan Mitchell’s voice is important, but so is yours

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 […]

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Cavs waive former Arkon standout

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 […]

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Cavs vs. Lakers: How to watch, odds, and injury report

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 […]

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Cavs All-Star Evan Mobley to be sidelined with calf injury

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 […]

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Cup of Cavs: NBA news and links for Tuesday, Jan. 27

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 […]

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Player Grades: Cavs vs Magic – Donovan Mitchell erupts again

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 […]

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Cleveland Cavaliers win fourth straight, beating Orlando Magic 114-98

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 […]

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