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Cavaliers Founder Nick Mileti Dies At 93

James Foglio — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 20:21:11 +0000

Nick Mileti, the former Cleveland Cavaliers owner and founder of the NBA franchise, died Wednesday at the age of 93, the team announced. In 1970, Mileti became the founder and owner of the Cavaliers, paying $3.7 million for the expansion team. The Cavaliers played their first season in the NBA during the 1970-71 season. Mileti remained […]

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NBA Rumors: Marcus Morris to Sign With 76ers or Cavaliers

James Foglio — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 17:26:20 +0000

According to the latest NBA rumors, the Philadelphia 76ers and Cleveland Cavaliers are among the teams showing interest in veteran free agent forward Marcus Morris. Philadelphia 76ers traded Marcus Morris to San Antonio Spurs last season; he then signed with Cleveland Cavaliers after buyout The Sixers missed his toughness and leadership qualities after they traded […]

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Cavaliers’ Jarrett Allen Signs Three-Year, $91M Max Extension

James Foglio — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 23:23:06 +0000

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen agreed to a three-year, $91 million maximum contract extension that will guarantee him $131 million over the next five seasons, his agent Derrick Powell announced Wednesday. Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen had two years remaining on the five-year, $100 million contract he signed with the team in 2021 Allen, 26, […]

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Detroit Pistons Head Coach J. B. Bickerstaff Contract, Salary, Net Worth, Coaching Record, And Wife

Mat Issa — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 15:45:08 +0000

After being dismissed as the Cleveland Cavaliers head coach, J. B. Bickerstaff is back at the front of the bench, as it was announced in June that he would be the Detroit Pistons’ new head coach (replacing Monty Williams). During his time in Cleveland, Bickerstaff helped guide the downtrodden Cavaliers from bottom-feeder status to a […]

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Darius Garland Says He Wants to Remain With Cavaliers

Mathew Huff — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 03:47:09 +0000

Despite trade rumors swirling around Darius Garland, the Cavaliers point guard has made it clear that he wants to remain with Cleveland. “I don’t want to be traded,” Garland said. “Those are just rumors.” Many have speculated that Garland would request a trade if the team extended their shooting guard, Donovan Mitchell, this offseason which […]

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Evan Mobley Increasingly Likely to Ink Extension

Mathew Huff — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 03:34:01 +0000

It is looking more and more likely that Evan Mobley will sign a contract extension sometime soon. Brian Windhorst first reported that a rookie scale extension could be in the works for the promising power forward. Mobley would join Scottie Barnes, Franz Wagner, and Cade Cunningham in the latest list of young up-and-coming players who […]

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Cleveland Cavaliers Head Coach Kenny Atkinson Contract, Salary, Net Worth, Coaching Record, And Wife

Mat Issa — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 21:53:18 +0000

User Note: This page is updated as of Tuesday, June 25, 2024. The Cleveland Cavaliers have one of the most talented rosters in the NBA, touting four players who have been named to All-Star teams in the recent past (Donovan Mitchell, Jarrett Allen, and Darius Garland) or have All-Star potential (Evan Mobley). The issue is […]

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Pelicans Interested in Jarrett Allen

Mathew Huff — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 01:54:36 +0000

It is no secret by now that the New Orleans Pelicans are looking to rebalance their roster this offseason. That could possibly lead them to doing business with another team who is looking at a busy offseason. The Pelicans are reportedly interested in trading for Cleveland Cavaliers big man, Jarrett Allen. Allen, a one-time All-Star, […]

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Donovan Mitchell Expected to Sign Contract Extension

Mathew Huff — Sat, 15 Jun 2024 17:07:40 +0000

There is reportedly growing expectation for Cleveland Cavaliers star shooting guard, Donovan Mitchell, to sign a contract extension with the team. Mitchell is eligible for a four-year extension projected around $208.5 million. This past season, the All-Star was the subject of plenty of trade speculation. However, much of this speculation has died down as the […]

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Pelicans Showing Interest in Darius Garland

Mathew Huff — Mon, 27 May 2024 05:52:43 +0000

The New Orleans Pelicans have been linked to multiple guards already in their offseason. They are reportedly interested in trading for Dejounte Murray from the Atlanta Hawks. Many have also speculated about them trading for Trae Young. However, if the Cavaliers extend Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland is expected to request a trade. As a result, […]

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Potential Trade Destinations for Jarrett Allen

Mathew Huff — Mon, 20 May 2024 23:19:56 +0000

Amid the Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley speculation, many are expecting Cleveland Cavaliers center, Jarrett Allen, to be on the trade market this offseason. While he is not a superstar, the one-time All-Star is a reliable rim-protecting big man who can thrive in the right environment. “Allen continues to have numerous admirers in rival front […]

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Cavaliers Interested in Signing Evan Mobley to Max Extension

Mathew Huff — Mon, 20 May 2024 18:48:58 +0000

The Cavaliers are reportedly showing heavy interest in signing one of their most promising young players to a max extension per Marc Stein. The team is expected to pursue a max extension with Evan Mobley this coming summer. Mobley is coming off a playoff run where he started to come into his own and showcase […]

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Cavaliers Were Warned About Drafting Evan Mobley in 2021

Mathew Huff — Fri, 17 May 2024 22:47:33 +0000

There has been plenty of discourse recently about the Cleveland Cavaliers and their star players. Many are wondering about Donovan Mitchell’s future with the team, rumors are swirling about Darius Garland potentially requesting a trade, and there are even rumors going around about frustration of how Jarrett Allen handled his rib injury. Now, interesting news […]

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The Celtics’ Offensive Depth Was On Full Display Against The Cavaliers

Jackson Frank — Fri, 17 May 2024 18:21:11 +0000

Key Highlights The Boston Celtics posted a 120.2 offensive rating in their second-round victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers Despite Evan Mobley‘s individual defensive dominance, Boston still found ways to score and generated a 118.1 offensive rating with him on the floor Jaylen Brown thrived as a scorer, averaging 23.4 points on 67.6 percent true shooting […]

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Donovan Mitchell’s Situation Being Monitored Closely by Other NBA Teams

Mathew Huff — Thu, 16 May 2024 23:55:08 +0000

The Cleveland Cavaliers were ousted by the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. However, that is not deterring other teams from monitoring the situation with All-Star shooting guard, Donovan Mitchell, despite reports saying he is interested in staying in Cleveland. “The NBA, especially beginning with what Donovan says at the end of the season, […]

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Darius Garland Could Seek Trade From Cleveland

Mathew Huff — Thu, 16 May 2024 19:29:31 +0000

Darius Garland could be looking for a change of scenery after Cleveland’s second-round exit. Especially if Donovan Mitchell decides to sign a contract extension with the team. The backcourt with the two ball-dominant guards has not translated to success as many expected it to since Mitchell arrived in Cleveland. As a result, many expect the […]

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Evan Mobley’s Game 2 Ascension Is What The Cavs Have Always Wanted

Jackson Frank — Sat, 11 May 2024 13:30:08 +0000

Key Highlights In the Cleveland Cavaliers‘ Game 2 victory, Evan Mobley scored a playoff career-high 21 points, while adding 10 rebounds, five assists, two blocks and one steal Cleveland outscored the Boston Celtics, 89-54, during Mobley’s 33 minutes On shots within 6 feet of the hoop, Mobley held Boston to 3-0f-8 shooting when he was […]

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Donovan Mitchell 5th NBA Player to Score 50+ Points in Non-Overtime Playoff Loss

James Foglio — Sat, 04 May 2024 14:00:35 +0000

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell became the fifth NBA player to score at least 50 points in a non-overtime playoff loss — joining Nikola Jokic (2023), Jamal Murray (2020), Russell Westbrook (2017), and Billy Cunningham (1970) — during Friday night’s 103-96 Game 6 loss to the Orlando Magic in the Eastern Conference first-round series. “We […]

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The truth about Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero’s strong postseason debut

Mat Issa — Wed, 01 May 2024 19:45:52 +0000

Key Highlights: Paolo Banchero’s postseason numbers aren’t as impressive (or sustainable) as they seem Banchero has a postseason effective field goal percentage of 50.9% after posting a regular season effective field goal percentage of 43.7% It is important to look at the bigger picture when evaluating players in order to be more honest and fair […]

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Jarrett Allen First Cav Since LeBron to Record at Least 15 Points, 15 Rebounds in Playoff Game

Mathew Huff — Sun, 21 Apr 2024 03:40:58 +0000

Jarrett Allen was instrumental in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ game one victory over the Orlando Magic. Not only did he showcase his value as a big man, but he also accomplished something for Cleveland not done since LeBron James was on the team. Allen became the first Cleveland player since LeBron James to record a double-double […]

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Cavaliers’ Donovan Mitchell (nose) to miss at least one week

James Foglio — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 20:01:03 +0000

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell will miss at least one week after having surgery Tuesday to repair a nasal fracture. Mitchell suffered the injury Saturday in a 117-103 loss to the Houston Rockets. Mitchell will be re-evaluated in approximately one week, the Cavaliers announced in a statement. The five-time All-Star appeared to sustain a bloody […]

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Cavaliers hope PRP injection will help Donovan Mitchell’s left knee

James Foglio — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 18:24:28 +0000

Cleveland Cavaliers coach J.B. Bickerstaff said Monday that veteran guard Donovan Mitchell received a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection to treat a left knee bone bruise. His bone bruise is classified as a “wear and tear” injury rather than one from a specific play. The injection was the best move after the five-time All-Star struggled to […]

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Donovan Mitchell Showing Massive Defensive Improvements

Mathew Huff — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 19:45:46 +0000

Donovan Mitchell has always been one of the best shooting guards since he entered the NBA. His offensive prowess is undeniable, and he has proven to be one of the best scorers in the league. However, his time in Cleveland has unlocked a new facet to his game. Mitchell has developed into a reliable defender […]

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Isaac Okoro represents why this season could be different for the Cleveland Cavaliers

Jackson Frank — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 21:12:17 +0000

Key Highlights Isaac Okoro is shooting a career-high 39.3 percent beyond the arc this season He’s averaging 3.8 drives per game, a notable increase from last year’s 1.8 per game He’s shooting a career-high 37 percent on above-the-break 3-pointers A year ago, Isaac Okoro and the Cleveland Cavaliers entered the playoffs with high spirits abound. […]

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Former NBA player Scot Pollard finds donor for heart transplant

James Foglio — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 16:46:39 +0000

Former NBA player Scot Pollard found a heart transplant donor at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, where he was admitted Feb. 7. His wife, Dawn Pollard, broke the news on Friday. “Scot wanted me to let everyone know that the pre-heart transplant hair is gone, it’s go time!” Pollard’s wife Dawn posted […]

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