Cleveland Cavaliers open standalone 'Center Court' team shop just in time for playoff run

Jael Rucker

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The Cleveland Cavaliers have opened a standalone 'Center Court' team shop, and it's just in time for their playoff run.

The new, which was first reported on by WKYC, has lots of Cavs fans happy as Rock Entertainment Group hosted the grand opening of the store at Pinecrest in Orange earlier this week. The event began with a celebratory ribbon cutting, and afterwards fans were able to shop for a few hours. Additionally, there were also appearance from Cleveland Cavaliers legends and Monsters players. 

"Spanning 2,300 square feet, this state-of-the-art retail store offers fans an elevated shopping experience featuring exclusive Cleveland Cavaliers, Cleveland Monsters and Cleveland Charge apparel and merchandise," said Rock Entertainment Group in a press release. "Inspired by the flagship location at Rocket Arena, Center Court at Pinecrest combines sleek design with accessibility, offering ample parking and extended hours to accommodate all fans."

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"From jerseys and unique collaborations to special collections unavailable elsewhere, Center Court caters to men’s, women’s and youth sizes, ensuring something for everyone," they continued. Meanwhile, the Cavaliers are set to host the Miami Heat in the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, which begins April 20.

The Cavaliers finished the 2024-2025 regular season holding the number spot in the Eastern Conference, and team leader Donovan Mitchell believes they can win a championship. Speaking with Esquire for the launch of their Maverick of the Sports segment, where the publication profiled nine athletes breaking the mold, Mitchell told the publication that the Cavs are the ones to beat this year.

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"Once we do what we believe we can do, that will definitely change," he stated confidently.

Short, sweet and to the point.

Jael Rucker

Jael Rucker has worked as the Associate Commerce Editor at PureWow, focusing on analytics and trends to pitch stories and optimize articles that build and engage their audience. Her work has also been seen in Footwear News and WWD. Prior to 2024, she was the style and pop culture editor at ONE37pm for over three years, contributing numerous product reviews, brand profiles and fashion trend reports, which included interviewing Steph Curry, Snoop Dogg and more.