Tag: Donovan Mitchell
NBA teams under most pressure to win now ranked, with some surprises
The Suns haven't exactly established themselves as an NBA championship favorite. But when it comes to urgency, nobody has more riding on the immediate...
NBA Notes: Magic, Blazers, Deni Avdija, Warriors, Yaxel Lendeborg
Magic
The Cavaliers got a pretty good look Tuesday at what Orlando wants its offense to become. They probably would have preferred a less convincing...
Meleek Thomas gives Cavs something to like in otherwise rough preseason finale
The Cavaliers probably won’t spend much time admiring their preseason finale. Meleek Thomas gave them a reason to watch a little of it again.
Thomas...
‘Playoff closer’ identified as Cavs’ 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...
Cavs urged to fix rebounding problem as a team
The Cavaliers’ rebounding problems showed up again in their preseason opener, and Zach Weiss of Sports Illustrated believes the solution has to come from...
NBA preseason power rankings: Thunder, Spurs lead all 30 teams
The NBA preseason is underway, which means it’s also time for everybody’s favorite October exercise; Ranking teams before the games actually count.
Here’s the complete...
Cavs have the offense. Now they want the defense back
CLEVELAND — The Cavaliers know they can score. They’d rather not have to win that way every night.
After finishing last season 15th in defensive...
Dribbles: Cavs’ 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...
Donovan Mitchell on James Harden: ‘Really puts into perspective how BS a lot of the narratives are’
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Donovan Mitchell has heard the narratives about James Harden.
Now that he’s actually Harden’s teammate, Mitchell sounds even less interested in them.
“I’ve...
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.
“He brings something to our team that we...
Mike D’Antoni has message for anyone who thinks James Harden is ‘done’
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...
Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell joins rare company with new Adidas deal
Donovan Mitchell signed one major extension with the Cavaliers this summer. Now he's signed another one with Adidas.
Mitchell has agreed to a new multiyear...
Donovan Mitchell: Cavs need to ‘double down’ after playoff disappointment
The Cavaliers have changed some pieces. Donovan Mitchell doesn't think they need to change who they are.
Speaking Wednesday after Cleveland's first training-camp practice in...
James Harden says he’d ‘love’ to play in Spain someday
James Harden is in Spain with the Cavaliers. Apparently, he wouldn't mind playing there, either.
Harden told Spanish outlet Cadena SER after Cleveland's first training-camp...
Peyton Watson viewed as guy who can push Cavs ‘over the edge’
ESPN released a list of "things we're watching" now that NBA training camps have begun. For the Cavaliers, that means are all eyes are...
