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Could Cleveland Cavaliers really trade for LeBron James this season?

The Cleveland Cavaliers are going into the 2025-26 season as the favorite to come out of the Eastern Conference to reach the NBA Finals. It's the first time since the 2017-18 season, LeBron James' last with the Cavs, where the team is at the top of the heap in the East.

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Iman Shumpert reveals his defense strategy in Cleveland Cavaliers’ epic 2016 NBA Finals win

During the 2016 NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers, Iman Shumpert was allowed to play physical defense. He loved playing against the Warriors’ guards, as he relished going against the league’s best backcourt.

Evan Mobley News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 21

Cleveland Cavaliers star could become MVP candidate soon

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley is going into his fifth season with the team as he is slowly emerging into one of the best players in the NBA. Bleacher Report writer Greg Swartz believes Mobley can become an MVP contender in the next couple of years.

Donovan Mitchell News / Hoops Wire / September 21

Cavs, Donovan Mitchell will face familiar storyline: Nothing matters until May

xxx Donovan Mitchell has seen this movie before. Back in Utah, the Jazz piled up regular-season wins — even leading the NBA in 2020-21 — but never made it beyond the second round.

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The Conversation: With amazing opportunity in East, can the Cavaliers and Donovan Mitchell prove themselves? · CBSSports.com

Larry Nance Jr. reacts to seeing himself in a Cavs uniform again · Cavaliers Nation

The Conversation: With amazing opportunity in East, can the Cavaliers and Donovan Mitchell prove themselves? · CBSSports.com

Ex-Cavs big man celebrates milestone with Donald Trump’s family · Cavaliers Nation

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The '2024-25 NBA triple-doubles' quiz

43 different players recorded a triple-double in the 2024-25 NBA season. How many of them can you name in six minutes?

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / September 21

Cavs could use more De’Andre Hunter this year, and that’s the plan

The Cavaliers have been searching for the right wing fit ever since Donovan Mitchell came to town. Someone who can shoot it, defend it, and create just enough to keep defenses honest.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 20 best current NBA players over the age of 35

Be sure to appreciate the final years of the following players' careers because what they're doing at this age isn't normal.

Kenny Atkinson News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 20

Why Kenny Atkinson’s second year could be the breakthrough the Cavaliers need

In May of 2024, the Cleveland Cavaliers controversially fired head coach J.B. Bickerstaff after another disappointing playoff exit to the Boston Celtics in just five games.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / September 19

Washington Wizards sign three players

The Wizards have added to their roster.

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / September 19

LaVar Ball reveals prosthetic limb after diabetes scare: ‘My boys kept me rolling’

LaVar Ball is back on his feet. The Big Baller Brand patriarch showed off his new prosthetic leg in a pair of Instagram videos this week, about seven months after part of his right leg was amputated because of a diabetes-related infection.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 19

Cleveland Cavaliers reportedly taking training wheels off of potential star

The Cleveland Cavaliers faced hardships at the wing position early in the Donovan Mitchell era, struggling to find the right fit, someone who could offer a mix of shooting, defense, and overall ability to perfectly complement the team's star-studded core from the three spot.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 19

1 Cavs player in danger of losing starting job in 2025-26 training camp

It’s almost time for the 2025-26 NBA season, and hope is abundant. After the Cleveland Cavaliers fell to the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, they hope to go further this season.

NBA News / The SportsRush / September 18

Channing Frye Claps Back at Criticism Over Calling Pablo Torre a 'Snitch', Shrugs Off Kawhi Leonard Investigation

NBA fans have been losing their minds over the Kawhi Leonard contract investigation this past month. Ever since Pablo Torre reported that the Los Angeles Clippers could be circumventing the salary cap to pay the star forward, the league has gotten involved in investigating.

Kevin Love News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 18

Why a Cleveland Cavaliers reunion with Kevin Love makes sense

With Cleveland Cavaliers opening their training camp on September 29, the 2025 NBA offseason is yet again progressing to another deadline. While the Cavs are not technically required to further fill their roster until the end of the offseason in October, they have not one, but two vacant roster spots.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / September 18

Richard Jefferson slams Draymond Green criticism of former Cleveland Cavaliers player, ‘are we being real’

Richard Jefferson is not a fan of how Draymond Green disrespected his former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate. Draymond Green is no stranger to controversy.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 18

3 Cleveland Cavaliers trade targets to keep an eye on in 2025-26 NBA season

The Cleveland Cavaliers enter the 2025-26 season in a position that most franchises would envy, yet with a lingering sense of unfinished business. The Cavs were the East’s top seed last year, riding a 64-18 record to the postseason, only to falter in the second round against the Indiana Pacers.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 17

Latest ESPN future power rankings reveal promising future for Cleveland Cavaliers

The Cleveland Cavaliers are the betting favorites to win the Eastern Conference this upcoming season, but they’re also set up for success in years to come.

Lonzo Ball News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 17

Cleveland Cavaliers offseason pickup named x-factor for 2025 season

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Chicago Bulls struck a deal to bring Lonzo Ball to the organization back in late June. The 27 year-old guard is now onto his fourth team in eight seasons since joining the NBA.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Yardbarker / September 17

Three questions for the Cavaliers ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season

The Cavaliers have been pushing their way back into contention. Here are three questions that could determine if 2025-26 is the season they break through.

Are East-contending Cavaliers built to last?

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The 'Active NBA players with the most All-Star selections' quiz

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / September 16

Are East-contending Cavaliers built to last?

We know what the Cavaliers look like entering the 2025-26 season, but what about their future? Actually, the upcoming season is the future, but we’re talking about sustainability.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Last Word On Sports / September 14

Cavs Planning To Make Key Starting Lineup Change

The Cleveland Cavaliers know all about roller coasters. No, that’s not because they’re the home of popular Cedar Point. Since the franchise’s inception in 1970, they’ve experienced mountainous peaks and nearly bottomless valleys.

Emoni Bates News / Yardbarker / September 9

Young NBA standout’s free-agency limbo highlights turbulent path

His basketball journey has rarely followed a smooth path, and this summer has brought another setback.

Ben Simmons reportedly made shocking Knicks decision

Tracy McGrady bets on history with return of legendary basketball camp

Raptors may have gotten steal in free agency with Georgian big man

The all-time leading rebounder for every NBA franchise

The '2024-25 NBA double-double leaders' quiz

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Last Word On Sports / September 9

3 Burning Questions For Cavs Heading Into 2025-26 Season

The 'NBA's points-per-game leaders from 2015-16' quiz

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Larry Brown Sports / August 26

Cavaliers get brutal injury news on key starter

The Cleveland Cavaliers are going through déjà vu with Max Strus this offseason. The veteran sharpshooter has reportedly undergone surgery to repair a Jones fracture in his left foot.

Max Strus News / Hoops Rumors / August 27