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Harden’s late heroics push Cavs past Bulls in a tight win
sports21 days ago

Harden’s late heroics push Cavs past Bulls in a tight win

James Harden scored 36 with seven 3s and delivered a late iso jumper to seal a tense Cavaliers win over the Bulls, after three strong quarters. Evan Mobley added a 26-point, 14-rebound double-double, while Max Strus struggled (0-for-6) but remained in the closing lineup. The article grades every Cavs player from A+ to F, noting Harden and Mobley as top contributors while others had mixed or uneven games as Cleveland held on down the stretch.

via Fear The Sword|
#chicago-bulls#cleveland-cavaliers#james-harden
Mobley’s 23-12 Night Falls Short as Cavs Fall to Pistons in OT
sports1 month ago

Mobley’s 23-12 Night Falls Short as Cavs Fall to Pistons in OT

Evan Mobley put up 23 points, 12 rebounds and 4 blocks after returning from a calf injury, but it wasn’t enough as the Cavaliers lost a thriller to the Pistons in overtime. With Donovan Mitchell and James Harden out, Dennis Schroder carried a high usage load but finished with 12 points, 9 assists and 8 turnovers. Jarrett Allen had 25 points and 9 rebounds but fouled out late, while Mobley’s late scoring drought in OT limited Cleveland’s closing push. Jaylon Tyson added 15 points and a clutch OT 3, Craig Porter Jr. dished 12 assists but had some costly plays, Sam Merrill scored 20 and Thomas Bryant contributed 13 and 8, but the Cavs couldn’t seal the win.

via Fear The Sword|
#cleveland-cavaliers#detroit-pistons#mobley
Cavs Shorthanded for Bucks Clash as Injuries Mount
sports1 month ago

Cavs Shorthanded for Bucks Clash as Injuries Mount

The Cavaliers will be without at least two starters from their win over the Knicks as they prepare to face the Bucks, with Donovan Mitchell (right groin strain) and Evan Mobley (left calf maintenance) out, and James Harden listed as questionable after a broken right thumb. Max Strus is out with a foot injury, and three two-way players (Brown, Enaruna, Minix) are unavailable. If Harden can’t go, Cleveland’s likely starting five would be Dennis Schroder, Sam Merrill, Jaylon Tyson, Dean Wade, and Jarrett Allen. Milwaukee will be without Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf strain) along with Taurean Prince and Alex Antetokounmpo. The matchup tests Cleveland’s depth as they try to rebound from a win over the Knicks."

via Fear The Sword|
#cleveland-cavaliers#game-preview#injuries
LeBron Return to Cleveland Faces Major Cap Hurdles
sports1 month ago

LeBron Return to Cleveland Faces Major Cap Hurdles

LeBron James’s future is unsettled and the Cavaliers are a real option, but cap reality looms: to offer more than a minimum without triggering the league’s apron constraints, Cleveland would need to shed salary (e.g., Max Strus or Dennis Schröder) or pursue a sign-and-trade to stay under the second apron (and possibly the first). Donovan Mitchell has signaled willingness to team with LeBron, but the Cavs would have to make substantial financial moves for a reunion, leaving the decision to how much LeBron is willing to sacrifice financially for one final title run in Cleveland.

via Silver Screen and Roll|
#cleveland-cavaliers#lebron-james#mitchell
Harden’s Cavs Debut Delayed by Trade Pending Status
sports2 months ago

Harden’s Cavs Debut Delayed by Trade Pending Status

The Cavaliers may have to wait for James Harden’s debut after he is listed as 'trade pending' on the injury report. If he can’t play Saturday, his first appearance could come Monday at Denver on the Western Conference road trip as the trade with the Clippers is finalized. Cleveland also has Dean Wade questionable with a left ankle sprain, and is missing Evan Mobley, Max Strus, and Emanuel Miller for the game.

via Fear The Sword|
#cleveland-cavaliers#injury-report#james-harden
Contract Clash Sparks Cavaliers Swap for James Harden
sports2 months ago

Contract Clash Sparks Cavaliers Swap for James Harden

James Harden’s contract dispute with the Los Angeles Clippers—who offered limited guaranteed money for the second year—pushed him to accept a trade to the Cleveland Cavaliers, with Los Angeles receiving Darius Garland and a second‑round pick. Cleveland aims to compete immediately with Harden alongside Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen, while Houston’s earlier attempts to reunite with him were rebuffed and the Clippers pivot toward a rebuild.

via RealGM|
#cleveland-cavaliers#houston-rockets#james-harden
Harden lands in Cleveland as deadline reshapes the East
sports2 months ago

Harden lands in Cleveland as deadline reshapes the East

The 2026 NBA Trade Deadline delivered a wild mix of winners and losers: James Harden lands in Cleveland (with Darius Garland heading to the Clippers) to boost the Cavaliers’ offense, and Anthony Davis moves to Washington, signaling a broader reshuffle. Giannis stays in Milwaukee; Knicks preserve flexibility; Nikola Vucevic goes to Boston; Ivica Zubac goes to Indiana; Utah adds Jaren Jackson Jr. and accelerates its rebuild. Dallas’s controversial Luka Dončić deal is widely criticized, and Sacramento’s deadline activity leaves questions about its plan. Overall, Harden’s Cleveland move reshapes the East and sets up a busy summer with several teams recalibrating for 2026–27.

via NBC Sports|
#anthony-davis#cleveland-cavaliers#giannis-antetokounmpo
Cavaliers Positioned as Obvious LeBron Landing Spot if He Plays On
sports2 months ago

Cavaliers Positioned as Obvious LeBron Landing Spot if He Plays On

LeBron James is viewed as a logical free-agent target for the Cavaliers this off-season if he continues his NBA career, with reports that he’d take a substantial pay cut to join a championship contender. Cleveland’s revamped lineup—featuring Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and newly acquired James Harden—could make a return appealing, though James is expected to stay with the Lakers beyond the trade deadline and remains under his no-trade clause.

via RealGM|
#cleveland-cavaliers#free-agency#lebron-james
Mitchell's all-around eruption powers Cavs past Clippers
sports2 months ago

Mitchell's all-around eruption powers Cavs past Clippers

The Cleveland Cavaliers routed the Los Angeles Clippers 124-91, led by Donovan Mitchell’s 29 points, 9 assists and 4 steals as he energized the lineup after recent additions. Jarrett Allen anchored the paint with a double-double-like impact, while a productive bench (including Jaylon Tyson and Sam Merrill) and contributions from Dennis Schröder and Thomas Bryant highlighted the Cavs’ depth and energy in a wire-to-wire win.

via Fear The Sword|
#basketball#cleveland-cavaliers#los-angeles-clippers
Cavaliers’ clutch move spots Mitchell alongside Harden in title chase
sports2 months ago

Cavaliers’ clutch move spots Mitchell alongside Harden in title chase

Donovan Mitchell and James Harden are figuring out how to play together in Cleveland after Harden was traded for Darius Garland, with both players expressing a shared championship goal and willingness to adjust roles as the Cavaliers pursue a deep playoff run. Cleveland expects Harden to raise the team's floor with his playmaking and scoring, while Mitchell adapts to some off-ball responsibilities as mentor-coach Atkinson hails Harden as one of the game’s great passers and teammates prepare for a high-stakes, postseason push.

via The New York Times|
#basketball#cleveland-cavaliers#donovan-mitchell
Harden to Cleveland, Garland to Clippers in High-Stakes NBA Swap
sports2 months ago

Harden to Cleveland, Garland to Clippers in High-Stakes NBA Swap

The Cavaliers officially acquire James Harden from the Clippers in exchange for Darius Garland, with Cavs president Koby Altman praising Harden’s elite playmaking and playoff experience while acknowledging the significant cost of trading a younger star; the move is framed as boosting playoff readiness in a wide-open Eastern Conference.

via Fear The Sword|
#cleveland-cavaliers#darius-garland#james-harden
Jazz land Lonzo Ball in three-team deal but plan to waive him
sports2 months ago

Jazz land Lonzo Ball in three-team deal but plan to waive him

The Jazz completed a three-team trade to acquire Lonzo Ball from Cleveland but plan to waive him shortly after, moving Ball’s $10 million salary off Cleveland’s books; Utah sent Jock Landale to Atlanta and gained Cleveland’s 2028 and 2032 second-round picks, while Ball has been hampered by injuries and has averaged about 4.6 points on ~30% shooting this season.

via The Salt Lake Tribune|
#cleveland-cavaliers#jock-landale#lonzo-ball
Cavaliers ship Lonzo Ball to Jazz for two second-round picks
sports2 months ago

Cavaliers ship Lonzo Ball to Jazz for two second-round picks

The Cleveland Cavaliers traded Lonzo Ball to the Utah Jazz for two remaining second-round picks, clearing cap space and a roster slot as Ball’s Cleveland tenure failed to meet expectations. Cleveland added Dennis Schroeder and Keon Ellis to bolster guard depth, while Ball’s $10 million next season is a team option the Jazz are expected not to exercise, giving Cavs flexibility for future moves at the deadline.

via Fear The Sword|
#cleveland-cavaliers#expiring-contract#lonzo-ball