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Cleveland Stands By Kenny Atkinson After East Finals Run

The Cavaliers will retain head coach Kenny Atkinson after a Knicks sweep in the Eastern Conference finals, with no major front-office changes planned and a full season review of the roster underway. Atkinson, who has three seasons left on his contract and earned NBA Coach of the Year in 2025, guided Cleveland to its first East finals since 2018 but faces questions over late-game decisions as the team—arguably the NBA’s most expensive roster—navigates future moves around stars like Donovan Mitchell and James Harden, while owner Dan Gilbert signals a continued push to build on the breakthrough postseason run.

via The New York Times|

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basketball21 hours ago•5 min saved

Hard offseason ahead for Cavs after Knicks sweep

The Cavaliers’ pursuit of a championship stalled with a 4‑0 series loss to the Knicks, exposing a gap between their talent and true title contention. Donovan Mitchell drew top defensive pressure and struggled to carry the offense, especially when paired with Harden, whose backcourt pairing with Mitchell didn’t gel in the postseason. With a disappointing regular season and aging pieces, Cleveland faces tough summer choices—pursue a blockbuster upgrade, lure a former star back, or retool around Mitchell—to avoid a repeat of this postseason outcome.

via Fear The Sword|

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sportsnba22 hours ago•5 min saved

Harden pledges to do whatever it takes to keep Cavaliers’ title dream alive

James Harden, about to turn 37, says he’ll do whatever it takes to win with the Cavaliers in 2026-27, including playing off the ball. After a midseason trade, he averaged 20.5 points and 7.7 assists in 26 regular-season games for Cleveland but struggled more in the East finals as the Cavs were swept. Harden reiterated his desire to stay with Cleveland, noting a 2026-27 $42.3 million player option (or an opt-out toward a two-year, roughly $56 million deal) and hoping for roster upgrades to maximize the team’s championship window while planning a full training camp.

via Andscape|

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sports22 hours ago•3 min saved

Gilbert delivers blunt verdict as Cavs’ season ends with Knicks sweep

The Cleveland Cavaliers were swept by the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals, ending their season. Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert posted a stern message on X saying the team isn’t where it needs to be and pledging to grind over the summer to take the next step. The Cavs, who had the league’s top payroll and a roster led by Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley, briefly added James Harden at the trade deadline but fell short. Mitchell called the loss a learning lesson, Harden expressed openness to returning in free agency, and the franchise now looks to rebuild and push for sustained advancement next season.

via New York Post|

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sports1 day ago•4 min saved

Cavaliers Eye LeBron Reunion for a Title Run

After Cleveland’s playoff exit and a lopsided conference finals, SI writer Chris Mannix argues the Cavaliers should pursue a LeBron James return to chase another title, despite cap hurdles and uncertain interest. He outlines potential moves—restructuring Harden’s contract, exploring a Mobley–Giannis swap, and leveraging draft assets—while Donovan Mitchell commits to staying and helping the cause. Though James is likely to re-sign with the Lakers, a storybook Cleveland reunion would be a cinematic finish to his career.

via Sports Illustrated|

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sports1 day ago•13 min saved

Cavs at a crossroads after Knicks sweep: Harden, Mitchell extension and Atkinson’s future

After the Knicks swept Cleveland in the East finals, the Cavaliers face a pivotal offseason centered on whether the star-studded core can win. Harden’s arrival and the Garland-for-Harden swap sparked questions about fit and the team’s path forward, while Mitchell’s extension talks and a complex cap outlook loom large. Coach Kenny Atkinson’s future and Koby Altman’s moves are under scrutiny as ownership signals expectations for a deeper run, forcing tough decisions on roster construction and potential trades within NBA cap constraints.

via The New York Times|

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sports1 day ago•181 min saved

Knicks clinch Finals berth with rout of Cavaliers, first since 1999

The New York Knicks buried the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-93 to sweep the Eastern Conference finals and reach the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. Karl-Anthony Towns posted 19 points and 14 rebounds, Landry Shamet chipped in 16 off the bench, and Jalen Brunson and Mikal Bridges each scored 15 as New York pulled away early and rested its starters late. Donovan Mitchell led Cleveland with 31 points, but the Cavaliers were swept in a postseason series for the first time since 2018. New York will face either the Oklahoma City Thunder or San Antonio Spurs in the Finals, which begin June 3, in what would be coach Mike Brown’s second Finals appearance.

via CNN|

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sports2 days ago•3 min saved

Knicks Take Command as Cavs Stand on the Brink of Elimination

The Cavaliers fall behind 0-3 in the series after a Game 3 loss to the Knicks, with Donovan Mitchell’s 23 points coming on an inefficient night marred by five turnovers and a team-worst minus-22. While Jarrett Allen provides interior value and Max Strus offers energy, Cleveland gets little else from the supporting cast as Harden fades after a strong first half and several role players struggle to contribute, leaving the Cavs facing elimination.

via Fear The Sword|

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sports4 days ago•1 min saved

Brunson's Relentless Edge Raises Doubts About Mitchell

Jalen Brunson’s relentless work ethic and fierce competitive drive—shaped by his father—have him continually outworking peers and fueling questions about Donovan Mitchell’s ability to keep up in the playoffs.

via New York Post|

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sports7 days ago•3 min saved

Mitchell: Cavs blew Game 1 collapse vs Knicks

Donovan Mitchell was blunt after Cleveland squandered a 22-point fourth-quarter lead in a 115-104 OT loss to the Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals, declaring, 'we f--king blew it.' New York staged a 44-11 run in the final 12:45 (including overtime) to flip the game, with Jalen Brunson scoring 38 while Mitchell had 29 and Evan Mobley 15 points with 14 rebounds. Cleveland will study the film and look to rebound in Game 2 in New York.

via New York Post|

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sports7 days ago•5 min saved

Cavs Collapse in NYC: Knicks Rally to Take Game 2

The Cavaliers built a strong three-quarter effort at Madison Square Garden led by Donovan Mitchell, who poured in 29 points and racked up 6 steals, and Evan Mobley anchored the defense. But a brutal fourth quarter chaos left the Cavs unable to move the ball, allowing the Knicks to surge back and steal Game 2. Mitchell’s hot stretch faded as New York seized control, Harden struggled defensively and with turnovers, and the late collapse overshadowed earlier positives from several Cavs players.

via Fear The Sword|

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sports8 days ago•4 min saved

Cavaliers Reach Conference Finals Behind Mitchell, Allen After Game 7 Win

The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Detroit Pistons in Game 7 to advance to the conference finals, with Donovan Mitchell posting 26 points, eight assists and six rebounds and Jarrett Allen adding 23 points and seven rebounds. Mitchell called the moment a breath of fresh air, while Allen’s performance and Gilbert’s support were highlighted as pivotal. Cleveland now heads to New York to face the Knicks in Game 1 of the conference finals, underscoring a season of overcoming playoff hurdles and building belief within the team.

via Hoops Rumors|

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sports8 days ago•6 min saved

Mitchell Breaks Through, Cavaliers Reach East Finals for the First Time Since LeBron

Donovan Mitchell powered the Cavaliers to a 125-94 Game 7 win over the Pistons, securing Cleveland’s first Eastern Conference Finals appearance since LeBron James. Mitchell finished with 26 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists, helping the Cavs overcome a turbulent postseason and setting up a matchup with the Knicks in the conference finals.

via The New York Times|

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sports8 days ago•6 min saved

Mitchell and Allen lift Cavaliers to Game 7 blowout, punch East Finals ticket

Cleveland closed out Detroit 125-95 in Game 7 to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2018, led by Donovan Mitchell’s balanced all-around play (26 points, 8 assists) and Jarrett Allen’s inside aggression, with Mobley and Sam Merrill providing supporting scoring as Cleveland showcased defense and inside-out offense.

via Fear The Sword|

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sports9 days ago•3 min saved

Mitchell's Game 7 masterclass sends Cavaliers to the Conference Finals

Donovan Mitchell posted 26 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists with zero turnovers to power the Cleveland Cavaliers past the Detroit Pistons 125-94 in Game 7, reaching the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2018 and setting up a showdown with the Knicks. He delivered when it counted after a shaky series, becoming the first guard since Kobe Bryant (2002) to have at least 25 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists with zero turnovers in a Game 7. The Cavaliers will aim to continue their playoff surge, even as they chase their first Finals appearance without LeBron James since 1992.

via CBS Sports|

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