Tag: Jarrett Allen
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...
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...
Cavs’ 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?
That’s the...
NBA scout questions Evan Mobley’s growth, but Cavs have reason to push back
An anonymous NBA scout thinks Evan Mobley’s offense has stalled. The three-point numbers give the scout a case. The rest of it? That may...
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...
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...
Cavs have heard the doubts. Jarrett Allen wants to end them
CLEVELAND -- Jarrett Allen knows the Cavaliers have earned some respect. He also knows they haven’t earned all of it.
“I feel like believes...
Donovan Mitchell wanted to stay with Cavs. Now comes the hard part
CLEVELAND -- Donovan Mitchell didn’t need a sales pitch from the Cavaliers before signing his contract extension.
“I told Koby , ‘Listen, you ain’t really...
Cavs announce full training camp roster and schedule
The Cavaliers have released their 21-player training camp roster, and there will be actual jobs and rotation minutes at stake.
Cleveland’s group includes its established...
Cavs’ Peyton Watson on loaded Eastern Conference: ‘It’s a party in the East, dog’
The Eastern Conference spent the offseason adding stars, creating contenders and generally making everyone’s path to June more difficult.
Peyton Watson sounds delighted.
“It’s a party...
NBA Notes: Cavs, Kawhi Leonard, Jazz, Brice Sensabaugh, Pelicans
Cavaliers
Just as the Cavaliers finished reshaping themselves for another run through the Eastern Conference, Toronto added Kawhi Leonard. That qualifies as an inconvenience.
As NBA...
Cavs newcomer Peyton Watson working out with LeBron James, Kevin Durant
Peyton Watson hasn't played a game for the Cavaliers yet, but he's spending at least part of his offseason in pretty good company.
Watson has...
James Harden already showing Cavs some of what they need from him
James Harden is back with the Cavaliers. More importantly, he seems pretty invested in making this thing work.
Our friend Spencer Davies made that point...
NBA Notes: Cavs, Peyton Watson, Pistons, Isaiah Joe, Rockets
Cavaliers
The Cavaliers paid a pretty significant price to get Peyton Watson. One analyst believes they'll get plenty of threes in return.
Zach Buckley of Bleacher...
Why Cavs believe Peyton Watson can make a major difference
The Cavaliers knew what they needed after being swept by the Knicks in the Eastern Conference finals. Namely, more size, athleticism and defense on...
Cavs’ $97 million James Harden signing draws criticism: ‘I think that’s irresponsible’
Not everyone is convinced that the Cavaliers' decision to sign James Harden for another three years and $97 million was a great idea.
“Three years,...
Cavs reportedly have veteran Bruce Brown on radar
The Cavaliers could have another veteran wing in mind as they continue putting the finishing touches on their roster.
Veteran free agent Bruce Brown has...
Cavs, James Harden agree to three-year guaranteed deal
To no one’s surprise, James Harden is staying in Cleveland.
Harden has agreed to a new three-year, $97 million contract with the Cavaliers, agents Mike...
Peyton Watson gives Cavs the wing they’ve been looking for
There was a reason the Cavaliers kept coming back to Peyton Watson.
They needed a wing with size. They needed athleticism. They needed another defender....
