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Cavs won’t win without De’Andre Hunter lineup change that has to happen

Cleveland has to make a change.

Billy Heyen

Cavs' Donovan Mitchell passes Michael Jordan for incredible NBA record in playoff Game 1s

This is incredible.

Billy Heyen

Cavs' De'Andre Hunter injured as refs miss blatant foul on Pacers body contact

The refs don't like calling contact to the body.

Billy Heyen

Cavs center Jarrett Allen owes his spot in Cleveland to the Indiana Pacers

The Cleveland Cavaliers made a key three-team trade.

Billy Heyen

Cavaliers vs. Pacers complete series preview and prediction

Everything you need to know about the second round series between the No. 1 seed Cleveland Cavaliers and the upstart Indiana Pacers.

Stephen Noh

Breaking down the Cavs' next playoff opponent

Who do the Cavaliers play next and when? Here is everything to know about Cleveland's next opponent in the 2025 NBA Playoffs.

Gilbert McGregor

Why Cavaliers, Thunder are on NBA Finals collision course

This would be an immense basketball series.

Billy Heyen

Cavs shut Heat’s Tyler Herro up after incessant trash talk

That's one way to quiet him down.

Billy Heyen

4 craziest stats from Cleveland Cavaliers' 138-83 record-setting win over Miami Heat

The Cavs went absolutely crazy.

Billy Heyen

Why isn't Darius Garland playing tonight? Latest updates on Cavs star's status vs. Heat

The latest on the Cleveland Cavaliers point guard.

Billy Heyen

The latest on Darius Garland's status for Cavaliers-Heat Game 4

Will Garland be available for Game 4? Here is the latest on his status for Cleveland's closeout opportunity.

Gilbert McGregor

Cavaliers get awful Darius Garland injury news after Tyler Herro trash talk in Heat series

Tough news for Cleveland.

Billy Heyen

Cavaliers' Evan Mobley receives historic NBA honor over Draymond Green

Big day for the Cleveland forward.

Billy Heyen

Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson has best reaction ever to ref's missed call when making his challenge

This is awesome.

Billy Heyen

Cavaliers’ Donovan Mitchell pulls off impossible in 4th quarter to rescue Cleveland vs. Heat

The superstar was absolutely magical.

Billy Heyen

Why is Donovan Mitchell called ‘Spida’? Explaining the Cavs star’s nickname origin

There's a good story for this one.

Billy Heyen

NBA playoffs Game 1 winners and losers: Thunder cruise; Lakers, Bucks in trouble

Playoff Jimmy? He's alive and well with Golden State.

Stephen Noh

Ty Jerome's fourth-quarter scoring outburst pushes Cavs past Heat in Game 1

Ty Jerome produced a rather memorable postseason display in the Cavaliers' Game 1 win over the Heat.

David Suggs

Ty Jerome is NBA's best story for Cleveland Cavaliers

The former Virginia national champion is special.

Billy Heyen

Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell shows why he's one of best playoff scorers in NBA history

Donovan Mitchell is a legend.

Billy Heyen

Cavs’ Jarrett Allen has best Cleveland playoff block since LeBron James

Cavaliers center has turned into an absolute star.

Billy Heyen

Dennis Scott briefly takes on TNT's play-by-play role in Heat vs. Cavs

Scott, a former NBA first-round pick, was forced into a play-by-play position during TNT's broadcast Sunday.

Daniel Mader

How Cavs’ Ty Jerome went from ‘very dark place’ to best sixth man in the NBA

Cleveland's reserve guard is an inspiring story.

Billy Heyen

Brian Windhorst's hotel bookings predict which 6 teams can win NBA Finals

Windy is way ahead of the game.

Billy Heyen

Cavs' Donovan Mitchell admits wild physical limitation on Kelce brothers' podcast

You won't believe this about the Cleveland superstar.

Billy Heyen

Cavaliers get crucial Donovan Mitchell injury news on eve of NBA Playoffs

Cleveland fans can breathe a sigh of relief.

Billy Heyen

Cavaliers' Luka Doncic trade proposal would've shaken up entire NBA

This would've been even bigger than the Lakers deal.

Billy Heyen

Are the Cavaliers the Easts best team?

The Cleveland Cavaliers are in the midst of one of their most successful seasons in franchise history - an impressive feat when considering the talent that has worn the uniform.

Jed Wells

Jayson Tatum flirts with rare 50-point triple-double in loss to Cavaliers

Jayson Tatum almost made history, but even that couldn't prevent the Cavaliers from picking up a statement win in Boston.

Daniel Chavkin

Ranking best options for Ben Simmons after buyout

TSN's Steph Noh predicts where Ben Simmons will land after getting bought out by the Nets.

Stephen Noh

Making the case for the Cavs' second All-Star to join Donovan Mitchell

Donovan Mitchell is poised to make the sixth All-Star appearance of his career, but the Cavs are far too good to send just one player to this year's event in San Francisco.

Gilbert McGregor

How Cavaliers, Thunder compare to best teams in NBA history

The Cavaliers (34-5, .872) and Thunder (33-6, .846) are each on pace to win over 70 games.

Gilbert McGregor

Inside Jarrett Allen's "ethical" label for Cavs basketball

As for how they've been so successful, center Jarrett Allen offered a simple explanation: "We're just playing Cavs basketball. It's ethical basketball."

Gilbert McGregor

How Cleveland kept up its historic pace in win vs. Thunder

The Cavaliers notched a statement over the Thunder on Wednesday night.

David Suggs

Six similarities between the 2024-25 Cavaliers and 2014-15 Warriors

The Cavaliers share a lot in common with the first Warriors title team, with one noteworthy difference.

Stephen Noh

Cleveland All-Star's late-game heroics helping team dominate the East

One player that has shown up for the team time and again when they need it most is Darius Garland.

Jed Wells

Donovan Mitchell continues impressive streak in Celtics revenge game

No player in the NBA has been as deadly in the second half of games this season as Donovan Mitchell.

Jed Wells

NBA cult hero teams up with streaming megastar

There's nothing like an elite two-man game in basketball

Jed Wells

Jayson Tatum and Celtics snap Cavaliers' winning streak

The defending champions gave Cleveland its first loss of the season.

Daniel Chavkin

Latest updates on Donovan Mitchell's for Cavaliers vs. Celtics

Here's the latest on Donovan Mitchell's injury status ahead of Cleveland's NBA Cup game against the Celtics.

Cate Schiller

Explaining mascot, viral dance behind Cavaliers' unbeaten start to season

The Cavaliers have strung together one of the greatest starts to a season in NBA history. They've garnered support from all sorts in the process, including dancing amphibians.

David Suggs

Yes, the Cavs are the real deal. Here's why you should believe in winning streak

Cleveland's ascent hasn't come as a result of any one player. Instead, several factors have caused this rise.

Stephen Noh

When will the Cavaliers lose again as win streak reaches 15?

When could Cleveland finally take its first loss of the season? Here's the team's outlook going forward.

Dan Treacy

WATCH: Donovan Mitchell scores crazy 360 layup

360 layups must be in trend, because just days after Ja Morant pulled off two in one game, Donovan Mitchell joined the party with a slick move against the Chicago Bulls.

Jed Wells

Luke Travers impresses in NBA G League debut

It didn't take long for Luke Travers to make his mark on the NBA G League, with the Australian product impressing in his debut game.

Jed Wells

Viral video of Donovan Mitchell dunk causes real or fake debate

Donovan Mitchell's dunk is reminiscent of Stephen Curry's full-court shots from two years ago.

Brendan OSullivan

LeBron James NBA Draft, revisited: Everything to know about legend's selection in 2003

LeBron James was a shoo-in No. 1 pick during the 2003 NBA Draft. Here's what to know about his loaded draft class as he waits for his son to be drafted in 2024.

Jacob Camenker

Why the Cavaliers hired head coach Kenny Atkinson

The Cavaliers hired Kenny Atkinson as their next head coach.

Brendan OSullivan

Why did Cavaliers fire JB Bickerstaff?

The Cavaliers have parted ways with JB Bickerstaff after four seasons as head coach in Cleveland.

Kyle Irving

Who could replace J.B. Bickerstaff in Cleveland?

The Cavs will have plenty of quality candidates to replace J.B. Bickerstaff.

Stephen Noh

How the Spurs can deal for Darius Garland and get Victor Wembanyama help

The Cavs and Spurs can both benefit from a shakeup of their rosters.

Stephen Noh

Celtics advance to Eastern Conference Finals

Here is everything you need to know about the Celtics vs Cavaliers second round NBA playoff series.

Benyam Kidane

These offers could sway Cavaliers to trade Donovan Mitchell

Here's where Donovan Mitchell could land this summer after Cleveland's second-round elimination.

Stephen Noh

The perfect trade to reunite LeBron James and the Cavaliers

LeBron James hasn't closed the door on a return to Cleveland. Here's how it would happen.

Stephen Noh

Explaining LeBron James' appearance at Cavaliers-Celtics Game 4

The Cavaliers were greeted by a familiar face when they took on the Celtics in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Monday.

David Suggs

Why is Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell out for Game 4 vs. Celtics?

The Cavaliers face distant odds after losing Donovan Mitchell for Monday's pivotal Game 4 against the Celtics. Here are the details on Mitchell's injury.

Dan Treacy

The latest on Jarrett Allen's rib injury

Here's what you need to know about Jarrett Allen's injury and his status for the 2024 NBA Playoffs.

Bryan Murphy

Mitchell powers Cavs past Magic in Game 7

Here is everything you need to know about the Cavaliers vs Magic 2024 NBA Playoffs first round series.

Benyam Kidane

Donovan Mitchell adds to playoff legacy with 39-point outburst vs. Magic

When the Cavs needed him most, Donovan Mitchell responded with another legendary showcase, this time against the No. 5-seeded Magic.

David Suggs

Breaking down Cavaliers playoff picture, seeding scenarios in 2024 NBA bracket

Where can the Cavaliers wind up in the postseason? Here's what you need to know about their seeding possibilities.

Edward Sutelan

How Darius Garland has buoyed the Cavaliers in Donovan Mitchell's absence

Darius Garland's big play helped Cleveland survive the absence of their All-Star.

Jed Wells

Cavaliers snap Celtics' streak with largest fourth-quarter comeback of season

D. Wade — no, not that one — helped the Cavaliers snap the Celtics' 11-game win streak in dramatic fashion.

Kyle Irving

The latest updates on Donovan Mitchell's knee injury

Here is what we know about the injury and what it means for Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers moving forward.

Gilbert McGregor

Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes applaud Cavs' Max Strus for half-court buzzer-beater

A Cleveland native, the Chiefs' star tight end joined the mass of NBA fans blown away by Strus' historic game-winning shot.

Edward Sutelan

How the Cavaliers became NBA's hottest team

The Cavaliers have been the best team in the NBA in 2024. TSN's Steph Noh breaks down how they got here.

Stephen Noh

Tristan Thompson suspended 25 games for violation of NBA's Anti-Drug Program

Tristan Thompson has been suspended for 25 games for violating the NBA's Anti-Drug Program.

Kyle Irving

Cavaliers to be without Darius Garland due to fractured jaw

The Cavaliers will be without star point guard Darius Garland for a few weeks because of a jaw injury.

Edward Sutelan

Darius Garland the latest All-Star to sign sneaker deal with New Balance

New Balance basketball has added another star to their already impressive stable, with Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland announcing that he is signing to the brand.

Jed Wells

The latest updates on Darius Garland's hamstring injury

Here's the latest news on Darius Garland's hamstring injury.

Scott Rafferty

Cavaliers crowned Summer League champions

The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Houston Rockets in the championship game to claim their first Summer League trophy.

Gilbert McGregor

The Ultimate GOAT Scorecard: Year-by-year with MJ and LeBron

High school MJ or high school LeBron? UNC Jordan or early Cavs LeBron? Dream Team Jordan or Redeem Team LeBron? Now that Year 20 is over for The King, we put together a year-by-year scorecard for the all-time NBA GOAT debate.

Bill Bender

The latest updates on Julius Randle's ankle injury

Julius Randle went to the locker room in the second quarter of Game 5 after re-injuring his left ankle.

Kyle Irving

Jalen Brunson is doing his best Luka Doncic impression — and it's working

Brunson has gone from being Doncic's teammate in Dallas for four seasons to basically doing his best Doncic impression for New York in these playoffs

Scott Rafferty

Why was Julius Randle still on the court at the end of Game 2?

With the Knicks trailing by 23 points and roughly two minutes left on the clock, Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau left Julius Randle, along with fellow starters Jalen Brunson and RJ Barrett, in the game.

Benyam Kidane

Will Josh Hart (ankle) be available for Knicks in Game 2?

Josh Hart is listed as doubtful for Game 2 with a left ankle sprain.

Kyle Irving

The Cavs have a problem that the Knicks are built to exploit

Cleveland was the best defensive team in the NBA this season, but it struggled with one particular thing that New York can punish.

Scott Rafferty

Revisiting Knicks' trade offers for Donovan Mitchell

What prevented the Knicks from bringing Mitchell to Madison Square Garden? Before Cleveland and New York begin their playoff series, let's revisit the rumors that circulated during the 2022 offseason.

Jordan Greer

Do the Knicks have enough firepower to upset the Cavaliers?

Here's everything you need to know about the first-round series between the Cavaliers and Knicks in the 2023 NBA Playoffs.

Scott Rafferty

How to watch Donovan Mitchell vs. Jimmy Butler today

The Sporting News has you covered with everything you need to know in order to tune in to Cavaliers vs. Heat.

Joseph Corr

Celtics vs. Cavaliers Blazers odds, picks, predictions

We break down Thursday's Celtics-Cavaliers matchup, providing our best bets for this pivotal showdown of Eastern Conference powerhouses.

Sloan Piva

How to watch Jayson Tatum vs. Donovan Mitchell matchup

Here is everything you need to know about Celtics vs. Cavaliers, including TV and streaming options for the game.

Jordan Greer

Kevin Love plans to sign with Heat after contract buyout

Love will search for a new team that can offer him a better opportunity to contribute down the final stretch of the regular season and during a potential playoff run.

Jordan Greer

Infographic: The stats behind LeBron becoming all-time scoring king

LeBron James is officially the NBA's all-time leading scorer. After passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, we broke down his career points record through the lens of his best games, teammates, opponents and so much more.

Micah Adams

Remembering LeBron James' first bucket

As we commemorate LeBron James surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's career mark of 38,387 points, let's look back to the bucket that first got James on the board.

Gilbert McGregor

Can you name the 12 players to score 50 this season?

Luka Doncic is one of five players this season to record multiple 50-point games.

Micah Adams

What Luka, Mavericks can learn from LeBron's time with Cavaliers

If Doncic and Dallas continually come up short like James and Cleveland did in the mid-to-late 2000s, they could go down a similarly dark path.

Jordan Greer

Mitchell receives warm welcome in return to Utah

Four months since being traded to the Cleveland, Donovan Mitchell made his first appearance in Utah tonight.

Benyam Kidane

Donovan Mitchell already making Jazz regret trade with Cavaliers

Perhaps Mitchell needed a change in order to discover this version of himself, but Ainge and the Jazz must be wondering if they pulled the trigger too early.

Jordan Greer

Donovan Mitchell's 71, Kobe Bryant's 81 and the man who called both games

"Kobe had that sneer, that ferocious facial expression. Donovan has a different personality. He has a little bit of a joyful approach to the game, where Kobe was so immersed in every single play." — Chuck Swirsky

Stephen Noh

By The Numbers: Donovan Mitchell sets career-high with 71-point game

Mitchell became just the seventh player in NBA history to score 70 or more points in a single game.

Benyam Kidane

LeBron set to pass Kobe as NBA all-time leader in Christmas Day games played

When the Lakers take on the Mavericks on Christmas Day in 2022, LeBron James will become the all-time leader in games played on the holiday.

Kyle Irving

LeBron James' return to Cleveland spoiled by Donovan Mitchell's 43-point explosion

Donovan Mitchell erupted for 43 points to hand LeBron James his second-ever loss in Cleveland as a visitor.

Kyle Irving

Is a third Cavs stint in the cards for LeBron?

As LeBron James' career winds down, is a third stint with the Cavs in the cards?

Gilbert McGregor

The latest on when Darius Garland could return to Cavaliers

Here's everything we know about Darius Garland's injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.

Scott Rafferty

Tracking new NBA uniforms this season

With the new season on the horizon, several teams are bringing out new looks on court, including some inspired retro designs.

Benyam Kidane

How Knicks' offers for Donovan Mitchell compared to final trade

It once looked like Donovan Mitchell was destined to be a Knick. What happened?

Scott Rafferty

Does Donovan Mitchell actually make the Cavaliers contenders?

The stunning Donovan Mitchell trade has the potential to make the Cavaliers a force in the Eastern Conference.

Scott Rafferty

Did Cavaliers or Jazz win Donovan Mitchell trade?

After months of speculation, Donovan Mitchell and the Jazz finally found an unlikely suitor.

Stephen Noh

How NBA players reacted to shocking Donovan Mitchell trade

Donovan Mitchell joins a Cavaliers team that surpassed expectations in the 2021-22 season.

Scott Rafferty

Cavs land Donovan Mitchell in stunning blockbuster trade

After five seasons in Utah, the Jazz have traded three-time All-Star Donovan Mitchell to the Cavaliers.

Kyle Irving

Revisiting the Celtics-Cavs trade that sent Kyrie Irving to Boston

On Aug. 30, 2017, the Celtics acquired Kyrie Irving in a blockbuster deal after the All-Star guard had requested a trade a month earlier.

Jordan Greer

Why hasn't Collin Sexton signed new contract with Cavaliers?

No one doubts that Sexton has talent and potential, but there are other factors involved here.

Jordan Greer

Which rebuilding team has the best young core?

As rosters begin to shape out for next season, which franchise has the best young core for the future?

Kyle Irving

Cavs select Perth Wildcat Luke Travers

The Cleveland Cavaliers selected Perth Wildcat Luke Travers with the 56th pick in the 2022 NBA draft.

Nick Metallinos

Barnes, Mobley, Cunningham headline All-Rookie First Team

Rookie of the Year Scottie Barnes headlines All-Rookie First Team alongside Evan Mobley, Cade Cunningham, Jalen Green and Franz Wagner.

Benyam Kidane

Why Cavaliers' Evan Mobley won SN's Rookie of the Year over Raptors' Scottie Barnes

Evan Mobley has been one of the biggest reasons for the Cavaliers' successes, showing wisdom beyond his years as a catalyst on the offensive end, a difference-maker on the defensive end and a winner on all fronts.

Gilbert McGregor

Hawks vs. Cavaliers score, highlights: Trae Young takes over in second half, Hawks move on to face Heat in 1st round of playoffs

The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Hawks vs. Cavaliers. Check out the complete results from the Play-In game.

Gilbert McGregor

How to watch Hawks vs. Cavaliers today in Australia: Local TV schedule, live streams, start time for NBA Play-In Tournament game

The Cavaliers will host the Hawks as the two teams battle for the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference.

Scott Rafferty

Cavaliers vs. Hawks Play-In: Predictions, three things to watch

It's win or go home for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Atlanta Hawks, with the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference up for grabs.

Benyam Kidane

Nets vs. Cavaliers score, highlights: Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant shine in Play-In game, Nets advance to face Celtics in NBA Playoffs

The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Nets vs. Cavaliers. Check out the complete results from the Play-In game.

Gilbert McGregor

How to watch Nets vs. Cavaliers on League Pass: International TV schedule, live streams, start time for NBA Play-In Tournament game

The second iteration of the NBA Play-In Tournament gets underway on Tuesday when the Nets host the Cavaliers.

Gilbert McGregor

Vinsanity Scale: LeBron James dunk on Kevin Love in Lakers vs. Cavaliers joins dunk of the year debate

In the arena that he called home for 11 seasons, LeBron James defied logic and gravity with a dunk over his former teammate.

Gilbert McGregor

Much like the Cavaliers, Channing Frye is contributing to the winning culture of the Cleveland community

With All-Star Weekend in the city in which he called home for nearly four seasons, Channing Frye returned for the unveiling of a renovated court at a community center and had a great sense of pride as he spoke with The Sporting News about all things Cleveland.

Gilbert McGregor

NBA Rookie Ladder: Evan Mobley, Scottie Barnes in two-man race for Rookie of the Year

With multiple end-of-season races heating up, we take stock in our latest Rookie of the Year ladder.

Gilbert McGregor

LeBron James won't rule out return to Cavs, pledges to play final NBA season with son

James told The Athletic that "the door's not closed" on a return to Cleveland.

Jordan Greer

NBA All-Star Game 2022: Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen will replace 76ers guard James Harden

NBA commissioner Adam Silver announced Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen will be James Harden's injury replacement following the announcement that the 76ers guard will be out through the All-Star break.

Gilbert McGregor

Cavaliers, Pacers NBA trade details: Caris LeVert dealt to Cleveland

According to a report from ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Cavaliers will receive Caris LeVert from the Pacers in exchange for Ricky Rubio and draft picks.

Gilbert McGregor

The complete LeBron James injury history: How Father Time is finally catching Lakers' superstar

At a pivotal juncture of the season for LeBron James and the Lakers, take a look back at the complete history of the superstar missing time to gauge just how troubling this recent trend is.

Gilbert McGregor

Cavaliers' Garland approaching star status

Darius Garland continued his impressive stretch for the Cavaliers, helping them to a 95-93 win over the Knicks, extending his streak of 10-plus-assist games to five.

Garland takes over second half vs. Thunder

Darius Garland recorded his fifth-straight game of 20-plus points to lead the Thunder to a 94-87 win over the Thunder — their sixth win from their past seven games.

Benyam Kidane

NBA honours Dr. King's life and legacy

From pregame addresses to halftime performances, Dr. Martin Luther King was honoured throughout the NBA action on the holiday.

Gilbert McGregor

Booker, Garland named Players of the Week

The standout guards for Phoenix and Cleveland claim the honors for Week 13.

NBA.com Staff

Cavaliers hire Calderon to front-office role

The former NBA guard comes to Cleveland after previously working for the NBPA.

Official Release

Garland records historic triple-double

Garland became the first Cavaliers player since LeBron James to record a triple-double through three quarters in the last 25 years.

Benyam Kidane

Klay on return: I'm just very grateful'

After 941 days on the sidelines, Klay Thompson was met with a raucous applause from the Warriors home crowd as he put on a show in his first game back.

Benyam Kidane

Klay Thompson is back!

After 941 long days since he last played in a meaningful NBA game, Klay Thompson made his return to the Golden State Warriors lineup in the team's 96-82 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Nick Metallinos

Social Reaction: NBA players welcome Klay back

Klay Thompson made his long-awaited return for the Warriors, bringing a smile to plenty of faces around the league.

Benyam Kidane

Mobley-Allen pairing fuelling Cavs' success

The Cavaliers have been one of the NBA's most pleasant surprises this season, looking the part of a legitimate playoff contender mere months after selecting Evan Mobley with the third overall selection in the 2021 NBA Draft.

Gilbert McGregor

Love continues to build Sixth Man of the Year case

Kevin Love has found a role in the new-look Cavaliers lineup and is thriving. After years of trade rumours swirling, the veteran sharpshooter is playing his best basketball since LeBron James was in town.

Kane Pitman

Rubio (torn ACL) ruled out for season

Rubio was forced to leave the Cavaliers' game against the Pelicans on Tuesday after he seemed to have injured his left knee. On Wednesday, he was ruled out for season with a torn ACL.

Yash Matange

Best all-time games on Christmas

From Wilt Chamberlain's 50-point, 30-rebound double-double in 1961 to Kyrie Irving's game-winner in 2016 and everything in between.

Kyle Irving

Brown's form leading C's in right direction

Jaylen Brown has been fantastic since making his return from a hamstring injury on December 13, and his good play just might help turn the Celtics season around.

Nick Metallinos

NBA postpones five games

The next games for the Cavaliers, Magic and Nets as well as the next two games for the Nets have been postponed, the NBA announced.

Official Release

Darius Garland joins elite Cavaliers company

Darius Garland did something we haven't seen since Kyrie Irving and LeBron James.

Nick Metallinos

Giddey, Mobley named Rookies of the Month

Toronto's Scottie Barnes and Houston's Jalen Green were among the other nominees.

Scott Rafferty

Rookie Ladder: Did Cunningham catch Giddey?

After missing the first four games of the season and struggling upon his return, No. 1 overall pick Cade Cunningham is starting to hit his stride during his rookie season.

Kyle Irving

Cavs Sexton undergoes season-ending surgery

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton is expected to miss the remainder of the 2021-22 season after undergoing surgery to repair a left meniscus tear, the team announced. Appearing in the first 11 games of the season, the 22-year-old was averaging 16.0 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 28.7 minutes of action.

Yash Matange

Friday's (ET) best game, top fantasy performers

Just six games on Friday but plenty of action and competitive games to look back on. In case you missed anything, we got you covered with the top highlight, best game and top fantasy performers.

NBA.com Staff

Thursday's best game, top fantasy performers

A huge 11-game slate filled the NBA schedule, with plenty of highlight performances to go around, headlined by the marquee contest in Milwaukee between the two most recent NBA Champions in the Bucks and Lakers.

Yash Matange

How long will Cavs be without Evan Mobley?

Evan Mobley left Cleveland's loss to Boston on Monday, Nov. 15 in the third quarter with a right elbow sprain.

Kyle Irving

Tuesday's best game, top fantasy performers

A huge 10-game slate filled the NBA schedule, with plenty of highlight performances to go around. Catch up on the best game, highlight and fantasy performances from another busy day around the league including big nights for Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, Devin Booker and many more.

Kane Pitman

Sunday best game & top fantasy performers

Sunday's seven-game slate served up plenty of big performances! If you missed any of the action, we've got you covered with the best game, highlight, performance, fantasy performers and more below.

Benyam Kidane

Garland, Cavs building something special

The Cleveland Cavaliers have now won six of their past seven games and are proving their early season success is no fluke.

Benyam Kidane

Saturday's best game & top fantasy performers

With a huge 11-game slate, there was plenty of action around the NBA on Saturday. If you missed any of it, we had you covered with the best game, highlight, performance, fantasy performers and more below.

NBA.com Staff

Soundsystem: Rookie of the Year check in

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the latest topics in the NBA and beyond on the LIVE edition of NBA Soundsystem.

NBA.com Staff

George, Allen named Players of the Week

The veteran players each guided their squads to undefeated records in Week 3.

NBA.com Staff

Monday's best game & top fantasy performers

An exciting eight games cap-off the first week of November as the NBA schedule slowly heads towards its first holiday - Thanksgiving. Catch up on all the news, scores and highlights right here.

Yash Matange

Saturday's best game, top fantasy performers

The Cavaliers comeback win over the Raptors and the Knicks comeback win over the Bucks highlight Saturday's nine-game slate.

Kyle Irving

Rookie Ladder: Giddey shining in leading role for OKC

The Raptors No. 4 pick Scottie Barnes leads all rookies in scoring and rebounding and leads the first Rookie Ladder of the season, meanwhile Aussie Josh Giddey has gotten his campaign off to a flying start.

Carlan Gay

Thursday's best game & top fantasy performers

What a day of hoops it was around the NBA with eleven games on the slate. Three games where decided by one possession, with monster performances across the league. Catch up on all the news, scores and highlights right here.

Kane Pitman

Melo thriving as Lakers 'professional scorer'

It's been a rollercoaster ride through the early going for the new-look Lakers but one positive has been the play of Carmelo Anthony. One of the greatest scorers the game has seen, Anthony is thriving in his role off the bench.

Kane Pitman

Trail Blazers big W vs. Clippers headline Saturday's slate

This was a fun night around the NBA. We had rookie battles, vintage veteran performances and statement wins. If you missed any of the action check in here for the scores, highlights and best performances of the night.

Kane Pitman

LeBron to return against Cavs

LeBron James will return to the court Friday (ET) after missing the previous two Lakers games. The team has announced James in the starting lineup.

Madison Williams

Tatum's big night highlights big night of NBA action

Nine games filled the slate on Tuesday, as the Chicago Bulls and Charlotte Hornets looked to remain undefeated in the early going. If you missed any of the action jump in right here for all the news, highlights and recaps of the day's play.

Kane Pitman

Tuesday's games turn into dunk-a-thon

We're only one week into the season, but Tuesday's action served up a handful of dunks we just might revisit when it comes time to crown Dunk of the Year.

Benyam Kidane

Highlights, final scores from Thursday's action

An entertaining opening night was followed by an action-packed 11-game slate on Day 2 of the NBA's 75th anniversary season. Follow along for all your final scores, stats, news, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game.

Yash Matange

What to watch on League Pass today

The 2021-22 NBA season is underway and there are 11 games of action with 22 teams making their season debut. We have you covered with the perfect plan of attack to consume as many games as possible.

Kyle Irving

Top performers, highlights from Day 13 of preseason

The 2021-22 preseason is in the books, as the final eight games were completed. A number of stars completed their preparation for the regular season, with Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jimmy Butler and Jayson Tatum all putting up big stat lines.

Kane Pitman

Top performers, highlights from Monday's pre-season games

The 2021-22 NBA preseason continued on Monday with a short slate of four games, headlined by the late game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Phoenix Suns at the STAPLES Center.

NBA.com Staff

Top performers, highlights from Day 6 of preseason

It was a massive day of preseason basketball headlined by the Los Angeles Lakers season debut for LeBron James and Russell Westbrook. Catch up on all the scores, news and highlights in our daily recap.

Kane Pitman

Can the young Cavaliers climb the East?

The Cavaliers rebuild continues. With Darius Garland, Collin Sexton, Jarrett Allen, Evan Mobley and Lauri Markkanen, can Cleveland make a push in the Eastern Conference?

Kane Pitman

Top performers, highlights from Day 4 of preseason

Day 4 of the NBA preseason is in the books. Monster dunks, classic GIF's and some Luka magic were all on the agenda. If you missed any of the action we've got you covered here with scores, notable performers and top highlights!

NBA.com Staff

Pre-season Day 3 Roundup: Exum makes Rockets debut

The four-game slate on Day 3 of the 2021-22 NBA preseason saw eight teams get their first taste of competitive basketball. We got you covered with the top performers, biggest storylines, highlights and the final scores from Wednesday.

NBA.com Staff

New-look Bulls put on a show in preseason opener

En route to a dominating 131-95 victory, the Bulls flexed their muscles and put on a dunk show at the United Center.

Yash Matange

Top Aussie NBA rookie performances

Ahead of Josh Giddey and Jock Landale making their NBA debut, let's take a look back and some of the memorable performances from Aussie rookies in the league.

Kane Pitman

LeBron and Melo through the years

After 18 years of an off-court friendship and on-court rivalry, LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony will finally be NBA teammates for the first time. With Melo joining the Lakers this offseason, take a trip down memory lane and look at pictures of marquee moments and matchups throughout their careers.

Kyle Irving

Who will win 2021-22 Rookie of the Year?

The 2021 NBA Draft class boasts several players with superstar potential, but which player will hit the ground running in their rookie season? Our NBA.com Staff give us their early predictions for Rookie of the Year.

NBA.com Staff

List of female assistant coaches in the NBA history

In NBA history, there have been 15 women to have served as assistant coaches. Of the 15, seven are currently with the NBA teams for the landmark 75th anniversary season led by Becky Hammon, who is the longest-serving female assistant coach in NBA history

Yash Matange

Report: Love not interested in buyout

Kevin Love signed a four-year extension with the Cavaliers in 2018, leaving two more years on his current contract.

Scott Rafferty

Report: Cavaliers to land Markkanen in sign-and-trade

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Cavaliers are acquiring restricted free agent Lauri Markkanen from the Bulls in a sign-and-trade that also involves the Trail Blazers.

Scott Rafferty

Did Giddey crack top five for NBA 2K22 rookie ratings?

With the release of NBA 2K22 right around the corner, ratings are starting to be revealed for a number of players in the league. Among the most recent, NBA 2K dropped the ratings of the top-five rookies in this year's draft class. Who made the cut?

Kyle Irving

The path to 2022 Rookie of the Year

The 2021 NBA Draft class is loaded with players ready to make an impact in Year 1, but which first-year player will take home the Rookie of the Year hardware at the end of the season? Each of the top six picks have a different pathway to which they can claim the award.

Kyle Irving

How to watch Summer League debuts for top prospects

After a year off due to the coronavirus pandemic, Summer League is back in Las Vegas this offseason. When do the 2021 NBA Draft stars like Cade Cunningham, Jalen Green, Evan Mobley, Scottie Barnes, Jalen Suggs and Josh Giddey make their debut?

NBA.com Staff

On this Date (Jul. 11): LBJ returns to Cleveland

Although he mentions 'I’m not promising a championship' in the letter, James achieved his goal of bringing a trophy to Northeast Ohio.

Yash Matange

Report: Delly heading to Melbourne United

After a long and successful career in the NBA, Matthew Dellavedova is reportedly coming home, with Melbourne United to ink the veteran guard.

NBA.com Staff

On this Date (Jul. 8): LBJ's 'The Decision' in 2010

Although officially a sign-and-trade deal, LeBron James' decision changed the landscape of the NBA for years to come, giving rise to the player empowerment era in the league.

Yash Matange

LeBron extends record for most All-NBA selections

Voted to the All-NBA Second Team for the 2020-21 season, LeBron James extends his lead at the top of the charts for the most All-NBA selections ever. He now has 17 selections to his name including an NBA record 13 First Team selections.

Yash Matange

Highlights, scores from Saturday's action

Just three days remained in the 2020-21 regular season and we got an eight-game slate with 16 teams in action. Check in below to catch up on the best from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

Russ honoured as Wiz' clinch Play-In spot

The remarkable season for Russell Westbrook has continued, with the guard tallying another triple-double as the Washington Wizards clinched a spot in the Play-In Tournament with a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Kane Pitman

Highlights, scores from Thursday's action

The Lakers kept their chances of avoiding the Play-In Tournament alive, while the Blazers and Mavericks edge closer to securing their playoff spots. Catch up on Wednesday's games below.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights, top performers from Tuesday's action

As the race for playoff seeding heats up, we had a busy six-game slate on deck for Tuesday. Take a look back at all the action from the six games.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights, top performers from Monday's action

Monday was set for a packed slate with a number of games that hold playoff implications, headlined by a massive matchup between the Celtics and Heat, the Knicks and Clippers and Suns and Lakers.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights, top performers from Saturay's action!

A huge ten game slate filled Saturday night, with a number of game carrying significant Play-In implications including a battle between the Lakers and Trail Blazers. Keep it right here for all the final scores, news, highlights and top performers!

NBA.com Staff

Mavs, Blazers clinch key tie-breaker over Lakers

11 of the 15 teams in the West were taking the floor on Saturday. That meant, irrespective of who won, there was going to be a ton of impact on the logjam in the Conference standings.

Yash Matange

Highlights, top performers from Thursday's action

There were nine NBA games to look forward to on Wednesday, including a matchup between two of the league's best big men in Julius Randle and Nikola Jokic. Follow along for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

OTD: LBJ's game-winner vs. Raptors in 2018

This was James' fifth career playoff buzzer-beating game-winner, giving him and the Cavaliers their ninth straight postseason victory against the Raptors franchise.

Yash Matange

Highlights, top performers from Wednesday's action

Seven games on Tuesday night, included a re-match of the classic game from two nights ago between the Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights from Sunday's action

Sunday's 10-game slate delivered plenty of memorable performances as the race for playoff seeding continues to take shape. Catch up on all the action below.

NBA.com Staff

Top performers, highlights from Thursday's games

Ten games filled the schedule on Wednesday night, with playoff implications littered throughout. Play-In tournament seeding and postseason clinches were all on the line in a series of intriguing matchups. Keep up to date with all the final scores, news, highlights and top performers right here!

NBA.com Staff

Highlights, top performers from Monday's action

There were seven games of NBA action with plenty of storylines to follow in a big matchup between the Celtics and Hornets, Kevin Durant's return for the Nets versus the Suns and other games with playoff implications like Grizzlies-Blazers and Bucks-Hawks.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights, top performers from Saturday's action

Seven games on the Saturday slate, with a host of teams in action that find themselves in a fight for Play-In Tournament seeding.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights, top performers from Thursday's action

With a packed 12-game slate on tap, there were plenty of marquee matchups to catch up on if you missed any of the stars in action!

NBA.com Staff

#NBATopShotThis: Garland's full-court dime

In the space of five seconds, Darius Garland turned a missed shot at one end into a layup at the other, showing off his vision with this full-court bounce pass to Collin Sexton.

Benyam Kidane

Highlights and top performers from Tuesday's action

With the race for playoff spots heating up, we've had an action-packed nine-game slate on Tuesday. Follow along for all the final scores, stats and highlights from each game.

Keeping track of the Play-In Tournament race

Sunday's slate of games included just six games but it had plenty of implications on the race for the play-in seeds in either conference. Here's a quick short look at the impact of the Sunday's results on the play-in race.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights and top performers from Sunday

There were only six games of NBA action on the slate but there were still plenty of intriguing matchups to follow. We have you covered with final scores, highlights and more throughout the night.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights & top performers from Thursday's action

From Luka Doncic's game-winning heroics to Steph Curry's red-hot shooting night and triple-doubles from Jokic and Westbrook, there was no shortage of standout performances around the NBA on Thursday.

NBA.com Staff

Dishing Delly in hot form for Cavs

Missing the first 47 games of the season, Matthew Dellavedova has returned to the Cleveland Cavaliers lineup in hot form.

Kane Pitman

Monday's recap!

The NBA season rolled on with a 10 game slate and plenty of action to follow. If you missed any of the action we've got you covered with final scores, news, stats and highlights from each one, as well as the day's top fantasy performers.

NBA.com Staff

Three stats to know from Trent's career night

44 points on 19 shots. Gary Trent Jr. had the hot hand against the Cavaliers, notching a career-high in scoring on rarely-before-seen efficiency to help lead the shorthanded Raptors to victory.

Kyle Irving

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