âPlayoff closerâ identified as Cavsâ biggest need entering season
Everyone who knows the Cavaliers knows they have a reputation as a great regular-season team. Beyond that, though, they have plenty of doubts.
No less...
NBA Notes: Cavs, Mario Hezonja, Rockets, Marcus Smart, Bucks
Cavaliers
Mario Hezonja looked much more comfortable in his second preseason appearance with the Cavaliers.
Mack Perry of Sports Illustrated highlighted Hezonjaâs all-around performance against Orlando,...
Cavs sign two players, waive two
The Cavaliers made four roster moves Sunday, signing Jaxson Robinson and Noam Yaacov to Exhibit 10 contracts while waiving Curtis Jones and Kadary Richmond.
Robinson...
James Harden gives Cavs fans a glimpse of what theyâve been waiting for
Plenty of Cavaliers fans still arenât quite sure what to make of James Harden. Sunday night probably helped.
Harden made his preseason debut and looked...
Cavs urged to fix rebounding problem as a team
The Cavaliersâ rebounding problems showed up again in their preseason opener, and Zach Weiss of Sports Illustrated believes the solution has to come from...
Cavs signing Jaxson Robinson, Noam Yaacov to camp deals
The Cavaliers added two more players to their training camp roster, signing Jaxson Robinson and Noam Yaacov to camp contracts.
The moves were first reported...
NBA Notes: Warriors, Brandin Podziemski, Nets, Egor Demin, Cavs
Warriors
Brandin Podziemski has his extension. The Warriors guard agreed to a five-year, $110 million rookie-scale extension, according to Shams Charania.
The deal is fully guaranteed...
Cavs have the offense. Now they want the defense back
CLEVELAND â The Cavaliers know they can score. Theyâd rather not have to win that way every night.
After finishing last season 15th in defensive...
Dribbles: Cavsâ first audition brings positives, but rebounding needs work
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' 124-113 preseason-opening loss to the Celtics on Thursday.
1. It wasn't often pretty, but that's what this time...
How to watch Cavs games this season: DAZN, national TV and free broadcasts
Watching the Cavaliers this season is going to require a little more planning than simply flipping to one channel.
My longtime friend George Thomas of...
Donovan Mitchell on James Harden: âReally puts into perspective how BS a lot of the narratives areâ
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio â Donovan Mitchell has heard the narratives about James Harden.
Now that heâs actually Hardenâs teammate, Mitchell sounds even less interested in them.
âIâve...
Cavsâ Craig Porter Jr. eyes bigger role: âItâs all in my handsâ
Craig Porter Jr. has waited for a chance to lead the Cavsâ second unit. This fall, he might finally get it.
Now comes the part...
Cavsâ Jarrett Allen may have another gear alongside James Harden
Jarrett Allen has given the Cavaliers plenty of dependable basketball. Could a full season with James Harden get even more out of him?
Thatâs the...
NBA Notes: Cavs, James Harden, Clippers, Gradey Dick, Nets
Cavaliers
James Harden sounds impressed with Mario Hezonja, and the Cavs could use what their new forward brings.
âHe brings something to our team that we...
NBA scout questions Evan Mobleyâs growth, but Cavs have reason to push back
An anonymous NBA scout thinks Evan Mobleyâs offense has stalled. The three-point numbers give the scout a case. The rest of it? That may...
Nick Nurse, Kenny Atkinson listed among NBA coaches who could be facing the heat
For some NBA coaches, well, the heat may be on.
David Adelman with the Nuggets. Nick Nurse with the 76ers. Ime Udoka with the Rockets....
Evan Mobley says James Harden isn’t trying to âbig-time anyoneâ with Cavs
James Harden has an MVP award, 11 All-Star appearances and more than 28,000 career points.
Evan Mobley has discovered something else about him: He's pretty normal.
Mobley...
Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson likes what Peyton Watson offering early
The Cavaliers acquired Peyton Watson because they believe he can give them something they were missing. A few days into training camp, coach Kenny...
Mike DâAntoni has message for anyone who thinks James Harden is âdoneâ
James Harden isn't the James Harden who won an MVP and routinely made 40-point nights look almost normal.
Mike D'Antoni knows that. He also thinks...
Kenny Atkinson enters season with Cavs’ trust, and plenty of pressure
Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson was NBA Coach of the Year two seasons ago. Last year, plenty of people around the league seemed to question...
