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Gilbert delivers blunt verdict as Cavs’ season ends with Knicks sweep
sports1 hour ago

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|
#cavaliers#donovan-mitchell#james-harden
Harden Backs Cavs as They Face Offseason, Vows Return After Knicks Sweep
sports5 hours ago

Harden Backs Cavs as They Face Offseason, Vows Return After Knicks Sweep

After the Cavaliers were swept 4-0 by the Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals, James Harden insists Cleveland was the better team and says he intends to return next season, while Donovan Mitchell commits to staying with the Cavs as the franchise analyzes what went wrong and plans for the offseason; Harden averaged 16.0 points, 3.0 assists and 4.3 turnovers on roughly 39% shooting and 18% from three in the series.

via Bleacher Report|
#cleveland-cavaliers#eastern-conference-finals#james-harden
Smith roasts Atkinson for 'analytically' boast as Cavs face potential sweep
sports6 hours ago

Smith roasts Atkinson for 'analytically' boast as Cavs face potential sweep

Stephen A. Smith criticized Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson for boasting that Cleveland had won two of the three games analytically in the Eastern Conference finals against the Knicks, calling the remark egregious and warning it could cost him his job if the Cavs are swept. With Cleveland down 0-3, Atkinson’s emphasis on the expected-score metric has sparked debate as the team fights to avoid elimination in Game 4.

via New York Post|
#cleveland-cavaliers#kenny-atkinson#nba
Knicks Roll to Finals as Cavs Fall Flat in Blowout
sports16 hours ago

Knicks Roll to Finals as Cavs Fall Flat in Blowout

The Knicks crushed the Cavaliers 130-93 in an elimination game to advance to the NBA Finals, building a 68-49 halftime lead and cruising the rest of the way. Donovan Mitchell led Cleveland with 31 points, but James Harden scored 12 on 2-for-8 with five turnovers as the Cavs totaled 22 turnovers and were outrebounded 60-33. Social media users trolled Cleveland, and Charles Barkley labeled the Cavs as the definition of quit as the team heads into the offseason.

via Bleacher Report|
#basketball#cleveland-cavaliers#nba
LeBron salutes Swift and Kelce courtside as Cavs slump in Game 3 vs Knicks
sports2 days ago

LeBron salutes Swift and Kelce courtside as Cavs slump in Game 3 vs Knicks

LeBron James shouted out Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce on Instagram from courtside as the Cavaliers lost 121-108 to the Knicks in Game 3, falling behind 3-0 in the Eastern Conference finals. Kelce wore the LeBron 7 MVP colorway, and Swift appeared amused as Kelce’s beer-chugging moment drew cheers from the crowd; New York maintained control of the series and was one win from the NBA Finals.

via New York Post|
#cleveland-cavaliers#lebron-james#new-york-knicks
Hart, Brunson pace Knicks to 2-0 lead with dominant Game 2 win over Cavaliers
2026-playoffs-east-final-or-nyk-3-vs-cle-44 days ago

Hart, Brunson pace Knicks to 2-0 lead with dominant Game 2 win over Cavaliers

The Knicks rolled to a 109-93 win over the Cavaliers to take a 2-0 lead in the East Finals, with all five Knicks starters scoring at least 18 and Josh Hart pouring in a playoff-career-high 26 while Jalen Brunson dished 14 assists and didn’t force his own scoring. An 18-0 third-quarter run helped seal the game as Cleveland struggled from deep and New York’s paint-focused defense limited Cavs’ looks, setting up a potential Finals push for the Knicks.

via NBA|
#2026-playoffs-east-final-or-nyk-3-vs-cle-4#cleveland-cavaliers#east-final-2026
SGA Sparks OKC to West Finals Tie as Knicks Chase 2-0 East Lead
starting-5-daily-newsletter4 days ago

SGA Sparks OKC to West Finals Tie as Knicks Chase 2-0 East Lead

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 30 to lift Oklahoma City to a 122-113 win over San Antonio, tying the West Finals at 1-1 as OKC’s depth shines and Isaiah Hartenstein slows Victor Wembanyama; the series heads to San Antonio for Games 3-4. In the East, the Knicks seek to carry momentum into Game 2 against the Cavaliers after a dramatic Game 1 rally, with Donovan Mitchell pacing Cleveland and New York’s defense continuing to shape the series, plus the NBA announced the 2025-26 All-Rookie First Team.

via NBA|
#new-york-knicks#okc-thunder#san-antonio-spurs
Celebrity Row boosts? Knicks lore around Chalamet, Jenner and Spike Lee
sports5 days ago

Celebrity Row boosts? Knicks lore around Chalamet, Jenner and Spike Lee

A Casino.org data review of celebrity appearances at Knicks games during the 2026 playoffs finds that Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner correlate with higher Knicks scoring and win rates when courtside, Spike Lee’s presence aligns with strong Knicks wins, while Jon Stewart and Suni Lee are linked to losses; other high-profile Knicks fans like Ben Stiller and Tracy Morgan weren’t part of the dataset.

via New York Post|
#kylie-jenner#nba-playoffs#new-york-knicks
Barkley Rips Cavs After Game 1 Collapse as Knicks Rally to Win
sports6 days ago

Barkley Rips Cavs After Game 1 Collapse as Knicks Rally to Win

The Cavaliers squander a 22-point lead in the fourth quarter, allowing the Knicks to force overtime and win 115-104 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. Postgame, Charles Barkley blasted Cleveland on Inside the NBA, calling the effort a 'damn choke job' and criticizing the late-game execution as the crowd cheered in Madison Square Garden.

via New York Post|
#charles-barkley#cleveland-cavaliers#nba-playoffs