Cleveland Cavaliers Archives - Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:16:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 NBA Fines Cavaliers $100K For Sitting Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley Against Heat https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/nba-fines-cavaliers-100k-for-sitting-donovan-mitchell-evan-mobley-against-heat/ Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:16:25 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365348 The Cleveland Cavaliers have been fined $100,000 by the NBA for violating the league’s player participation policy by sitting both Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley in a Nov. 12 road game against the Miami Heat. Two Or More Star Players Cannot Be Unavailable For Same Game The NBA adopted a new player participation policy ahead […]

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]]> Cavaliers’ Darius Garland Exits OT Loss To Heat After Reinjuring Toe https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/cavaliers-darius-garland-exits-ot-loss-to-heat-after-reinjuring-toe/ Tue, 11 Nov 2025 13:59:18 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=364999 Darius Garland left the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 140-138 overtime loss to the Miami Heat during the third quarter Monday night after reinjuring the left big toe injury that required offseason surgery. “Yeah, I haven’t gotten an update yet,” Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson told reporters after the game. “Obviously couldn’t continue, took a fall there and tried […]

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]]> Hall Of Famer Lenny Wilkens Dies At Age 88 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/hall-of-famer-lenny-wilkens-dies-at-age-88/ Mon, 10 Nov 2025 13:23:36 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=364951 NBA legend Lenny Wilkens, who was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame as both a player and a coach, died Sunday inside his home at age 88. Lenny Wilkens Made NBA History As Player, Coach Wilkens was one of only five men to be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as both […]

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]]> Cavaliers’ Jarrett Allen Suffers Broken Left Ring Finger https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/cavaliers-jarrett-allen-suffers-broken-left-ring-finger/ Fri, 31 Oct 2025 12:52:29 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=364571 Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen is listed as questionable ahead of Friday night’s NBA Cup game against the Toronto Raptors after breaking the ring finger on his left hand. Jarrett Allen Played Through Finger Injury Against Celtics Allen, 27, sustained the injury during pregame warmups before Wednesday’s 125-105 loss to the Boston Celtics, which ended […]

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]]> Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns Upgraded To Questionable Against Cavaliers https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/knicks-karl-anthony-towns-upgraded-to-questionable-against-cavaliers/ Wed, 22 Oct 2025 20:08:48 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=364173 New York Knicks star big man Karl-Anthony Towns is expected to play in the team’s season opener on Wednesday night despite being downgraded to doubtful earlier today. Karl-Anthony Towns Has Been Dealing With A Right Quad Strain Per the most recent NBA injury report, Towns has been upgraded to questionable with a right quad strain […]

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]]> Ex-NBA Star Jim Paxson Joins Dayton as Senior Advisor for Basketball Operations https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/ex-nba-star-jim-paxson-joins-dayton-as-senior-advisor-for-basketball-operations/ Mon, 13 Oct 2025 13:29:23 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=363756 Jim Paxson, a University of Dayton alumnus and former NBA All-Star, has joined the university’s athletic department as senior advisor for basketball operations, the school announced Friday. Jim Paxson Returns To Dayton After Incredible College Career Paxson, a 1979 graduate of Dayton, is one of the most accomplished players in Flyer history. A three-time team […]

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]]> Cavaliers Remain Interested In Malik Beasley Amid NBA Rumors https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/cavaliers-remain-interested-in-malik-beasley-amid-nba-rumors/ Thu, 09 Oct 2025 15:18:48 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=363657 The Cleveland Cavaliers are still interested in signing Malik Beasley, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Wednesday on NBA Today. Beasley remains a free agent as he continues to await the resolution of the federal and NBA investigations over gambling allegations. Beasley’s attorney, Steve Haney, told Charania in August that Beasley was no longer the target of the federal […]

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]]> Lakers’ LeBron James Teases ‘Second Decision,’ Sends Social Media Into Frenzy https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/los-angeles-lakers-lebron-james-teases-second-decision-sends-social-media-into-frenzy/ Mon, 06 Oct 2025 20:43:56 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=363527 LeBron James released a video on his social media accounts teasing “The Second Decision” and the online NBA community has had a field day with it. There is speculation James may be teasing his retirement. Others are more skeptical and anticipate some sort of commercial partnership. James is turning 41 in December and entering a […]

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]]> Cavaliers Sign Thomas Bryant To 1-Year Deal https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/cavaliers-sign-thomas-bryant-to-1-year-deal/ Wed, 24 Sep 2025 11:59:37 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=362939 The Cleveland Cavaliers and free agent center Thomas Bryant have agreed to a one-year deal, Mark Bartelstein and Zach Kurtin of Priority Sports told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Tuesday. Bryant played a key reserve role during the Indiana Pacers’ playoff run last season. The 6-foot-10 big man now enters his ninth NBA season. The 28-year-old […]

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]]> Cavaliers’ Max Strus Out 3-4 Months After Undergoing Foot Surgery https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/cavaliers-max-strus-out-3-4-months-after-undergoing-foot-surgery/ Tue, 26 Aug 2025 20:59:32 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=361828 Cleveland Cavaliers forward Max Strus underwent surgery to repair a Jones fracture in his left foot sustained during a recent workout and will miss approximately three to four months, the team announced Tuesday. His approximate recovery timeline means he’s set to miss at least the first month of the upcoming 2025-26 season. The Cavs open […]

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]]> Are The Cavaliers Or Knicks Better Equipped To Win The East In 2025-26? https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/cleveland-cavaliers-new-york-knicks-better-equipped-to-win-east/ Sat, 09 Aug 2025 14:00:33 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=361170 The dust is slowly but surely settling on the 2025 NBA offseason. The Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks have handled their playoff exits a bit differently, one tinkering with the roster while the other brought in a new head coach. Looking across the Eastern Conference landscape, it feels safe to consider these two teams […]

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]]> 2025-26 NBA Season Begins Oct. 21; LeBron James Vs. Kevin Durant On Christmas https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/2025-26-nba-season-begins-october-21-lebron-james-vs-kevin-durant-christmas-day/ Fri, 08 Aug 2025 22:44:38 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=361264 The 2025-26 NBA season will commence on Oct. 21, beginning with the Houston Rockets traveling to Oklahoma City to face the Thunder. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. Yes, folks, that means Kevin Durant’s Rockets debut will be in Oklahoma City watching the championship banner go up. Kudos to the NBA schedulers on that […]

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]]> Warriors, Cavaliers, Mavericks Expected To Pursue LeBron James In 2026 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/warriors-cavaliers-mavericks-expected-to-pursue-lebron-james-in-2026/ Fri, 08 Aug 2025 19:30:38 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=361246 The Golden State Warriors, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Dallas Mavericks are all expected to pursue Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James when his current contract expires after the 2025-26 season. Warriors, Cavaliers, Mavericks Interested In LeBron James James will be 41 years old next summer. There’s no certainty that the four-time NBA MVP will continue to […]

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]]> NBA Offseason Grades: Knicks, Rockets, Celtics, Cavaliers, Thunder https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/nba-offseason-grades-knicks-rockets-celtics-cavaliers-thunder/ Sat, 02 Aug 2025 14:02:48 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=360543 To wrap up this NBA offseason grades series, we have the elite of the elite from last season. The New York Knicks are looking to take things one step further with a new head coach. The Houston Rockets acquired a legend of the game to plant itself in the inner circle. The Cleveland Cavaliers are […]

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]]> Ex-NBA Player Marcus Morris Sr. Allegedly Stole Over $250K From Las Vegas Casinos https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/ex-nba-player-marcus-morris-sr-allegedly-stole-over-250k-from-las-vegas-casinos/ Wed, 30 Jul 2025 12:20:49 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=360799 Former NBA player Marcus Morris Sr. allegedly stole over $250,000 from two prominent Las Vegas casinos, according to court documents obtained by TMZ Sports. Marcus Morris Sr. Wrote Bad Checks At Las Vegas Casinos In May 2024, Morris received $115,000 from the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino via “bad checks” and reportedly never paid it […]

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]]> Ex-NBA Player Marcus Morris Sr. Arrested On Fraud Charge https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/ex-nba-player-marcus-morris-sr-arrested-on-fraud-charge/ Mon, 28 Jul 2025 14:34:38 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=360696 Former NBA player Marcus Morris Sr. was arrested and taken into custody on a fraud charge Sunday in Broward County, Florida, according to online booking records that were obtained by TMZ Sports. Marcus Morris Sr. Allegedly Wrote A Check With Insufficient Funds Per Christian Arnold of the New York Post, the felony charge listed is “Fraud […]

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]]> Cavaliers’ Dean Wade On Trade Block Amid Mavs Rumors https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/cavaliers-dean-wade-on-trade-block-amid-mavs-rumors/ Wed, 23 Jul 2025 15:14:25 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=360574 The Cleveland Cavaliers are facing an expensive luxury tax bill next season. They could be on the hook for an estimated $141 million, per Spotrac. Therefore, Cavs president of basketball operations Koby Altman could be exploring ways to reduce the current payroll. Mavericks Eyeing Dean Wade Trade According to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com, Cleveland has […]

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]]> Cavaliers Extend President Koby Altman Through 2029-30 Season https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/cavaliers-extend-president-koby-altman-through-2029-30-season/ Mon, 14 Jul 2025 16:41:37 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=360153 Cleveland Cavaliers president of basketball operations Koby Altman received a contract extension that runs through the 2029-30 season, sources informed ESPN’s Shams Charania on Monday. Altman’s representative, Bret Just of WME Basketball, finalized terms with the franchise on a new deal before the 2025 playoffs, said sources close to the team. Koby Altman, His Front […]

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]]> NBA Names James Jones Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/nba-names-james-jones-evp-head-of-basketball-operations/ Wed, 09 Jul 2025 20:03:18 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=360017 Former Phoenix Suns general manager James Jones is joining the NBA front office as the new executive vice president and head of basketball operations, replacing Joe Dumars in that role. Joe Dumars Served As The NBA’s EVP, HBO Since 2022 The role in the NBA front office opened up after Dumars joined the New Orleans […]

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]]> Cavaliers Might Pursue Kevin Love Reunion After Heat Trade https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/cavaliers-might-pursue-kevin-love-reunion-after-heat-trade/ Wed, 09 Jul 2025 14:05:31 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=359976 The Cleveland Cavaliers may decide to bring back Kevin Love this summer after the five-time All-Star was dealt to the Utah Jazz by the Miami Heat in Monday’s three-team trade with the Los Angeles Clippers. Jazz Could Buy Out Kevin Love’s Contract Love, who last played for the Cavaliers during the 2023-23 season, was recently […]

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]]> Cavaliers Reunite With Larry Nance Jr. On One-Year Deal https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/cavaliers-reunite-with-larry-nance-jr-on-one-year-deal/ Wed, 02 Jul 2025 16:18:20 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=359715 The Cleveland Cavaliers are reportedly reuniting with veteran forward/center Larry Nance Jr. on a one-year contract, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. Larry Nance Jr. Played Nearly Four Seasons With Cavaliers Nance, 32, previously played for Cleveland from 2018 to 2021, averaging 9.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 2.6 assists in 182 regular-season games (76 starts) […]

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]]> NBA Trade Grades: Cavaliers Set To Acquire Lonzo Ball From Bulls https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/nba-trade-grades-cavaliers-set-to-acquire-lonzo-ball-from-bulls/ Sat, 28 Jun 2025 23:33:55 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=359452 The Cleveland Cavaliers are set to acquire Lonzo Ball from the Chicago Bulls in exchange for Isaac Okoro. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. This move improves the defensive versatility of the Cavs while the Bulls acquire at least a more reliable player when it comes to health. According to ESPN, the Cavs had […]

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]]> Sam Merrill Expected To Re-Sign With Cavaliers At 4 Years, $38M https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/sam-merrill-expected-to-re-sign-with-cavaliers-at-4-years-38m/ Sat, 28 Jun 2025 21:07:00 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=359453 On the verge of free agency, Sam Merrill has reportedly struck an agreement to return to the Cleveland Cavaliers. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the deal will be worth $38 million over four years. Merrill was part of a deep regular season rotation for the Cavs, hitting 37.2 percent of his 5.2 three-point attempts per […]

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]]> Cavaliers Exploring Wade, Okoro Trade Options To Lower Tax Bill https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/cavaliers-exploring-wade-okoro-trade-options-to-lower-tax-bill/ Sun, 15 Jun 2025 15:03:36 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=358459 The Cleveland Cavaliers are exploring trade possibilities involving Dean Wade and Isaac Okoro. This is in an effort to lower the tax bill, according to Cleveland.com’s Chris Fedor when speaking on the Wine & Gold Talk podcast. Cleveland is intent on re-signing Ty Jerome while also holding a preference to bring back Sam Merrill. The potential […]

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]]> Magic Trade Rumors: Cavs Have ‘Little Interest’ In Trading Darius Garland To Orlando https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/magic-trade-rumors-cavs-have-little-interest-in-trading-darius-garland-to-orlando/ Tue, 10 Jun 2025 14:44:48 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=358215 The Cleveland Cavaliers reportedly have “little interest” in trading Darius Garland to the Orlando Magic this offseason, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer. “For all the noise these days around Darius Garland in Cleveland, we’ve been reliably told that the Cavaliers and Magic have not held substantive conversations on a Garland deal … and that […]

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