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sports6 hours ago•1 min saved

Cavs Shorthanded for Bucks Clash as Injuries Mount

The Cavaliers will be without at least two starters from their win over the Knicks as they prepare to face the Bucks, with Donovan Mitchell (right groin strain) and Evan Mobley (left calf maintenance) out, and James Harden listed as questionable after a broken right thumb. Max Strus is out with a foot injury, and three two-way players (Brown, Enaruna, Minix) are unavailable. If Harden can’t go, Cleveland’s likely starting five would be Dennis Schroder, Sam Merrill, Jaylon Tyson, Dean Wade, and Jarrett Allen. Milwaukee will be without Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf strain) along with Taurean Prince and Alex Antetokounmpo. The matchup tests Cleveland’s depth as they try to rebound from a win over the Knicks."

via Fear The Sword|

#cleveland-cavaliers #game-preview #injuries

sports9 days ago•4 min saved

LeBron Return to Cleveland Faces Major Cap Hurdles

LeBron James’s future is unsettled and the Cavaliers are a real option, but cap reality looms: to offer more than a minimum without triggering the league’s apron constraints, Cleveland would need to shed salary (e.g., Max Strus or Dennis Schröder) or pursue a sign-and-trade to stay under the second apron (and possibly the first). Donovan Mitchell has signaled willingness to team with LeBron, but the Cavs would have to make substantial financial moves for a reunion, leaving the decision to how much LeBron is willing to sacrifice financially for one final title run in Cleveland.

via Silver Screen and Roll|

#cleveland-cavaliers #lebron-james #mitchell

sports19 days ago•1 min saved

Harden’s Cavs Debut Delayed by Trade Pending Status

The Cavaliers may have to wait for James Harden’s debut after he is listed as 'trade pending' on the injury report. If he can’t play Saturday, his first appearance could come Monday at Denver on the Western Conference road trip as the trade with the Clippers is finalized. Cleveland also has Dean Wade questionable with a left ankle sprain, and is missing Evan Mobley, Max Strus, and Emanuel Miller for the game.

via Fear The Sword|

#cleveland-cavaliers #injury-report #james-harden

sports19 days ago•7 min saved

Contract Clash Sparks Cavaliers Swap for James Harden

James Harden’s contract dispute with the Los Angeles Clippers—who offered limited guaranteed money for the second year—pushed him to accept a trade to the Cleveland Cavaliers, with Los Angeles receiving Darius Garland and a second‑round pick. Cleveland aims to compete immediately with Harden alongside Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen, while Houston’s earlier attempts to reunite with him were rebuffed and the Clippers pivot toward a rebuild.

via RealGM|

#cleveland-cavaliers #houston-rockets #james-harden

sports20 days ago•9 min saved

Harden lands in Cleveland as deadline reshapes the East

The 2026 NBA Trade Deadline delivered a wild mix of winners and losers: James Harden lands in Cleveland (with Darius Garland heading to the Clippers) to boost the Cavaliers’ offense, and Anthony Davis moves to Washington, signaling a broader reshuffle. Giannis stays in Milwaukee; Knicks preserve flexibility; Nikola Vucevic goes to Boston; Ivica Zubac goes to Indiana; Utah adds Jaren Jackson Jr. and accelerates its rebuild. Dallas’s controversial Luka Dončić deal is widely criticized, and Sacramento’s deadline activity leaves questions about its plan. Overall, Harden’s Cleveland move reshapes the East and sets up a busy summer with several teams recalibrating for 2026–27.

via NBC Sports|

#anthony-davis #cleveland-cavaliers #giannis-antetokounmpo

sports20 days ago•5 min saved

Cavaliers Positioned as Obvious LeBron Landing Spot if He Plays On

LeBron James is viewed as a logical free-agent target for the Cavaliers this off-season if he continues his NBA career, with reports that he’d take a substantial pay cut to join a championship contender. Cleveland’s revamped lineup—featuring Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and newly acquired James Harden—could make a return appealing, though James is expected to stay with the Lakers beyond the trade deadline and remains under his no-trade clause.

via RealGM|

#cleveland-cavaliers #free-agency #lebron-james

sports20 days ago•3 min saved

Mitchell's all-around eruption powers Cavs past Clippers

The Cleveland Cavaliers routed the Los Angeles Clippers 124-91, led by Donovan Mitchell’s 29 points, 9 assists and 4 steals as he energized the lineup after recent additions. Jarrett Allen anchored the paint with a double-double-like impact, while a productive bench (including Jaylon Tyson and Sam Merrill) and contributions from Dennis Schröder and Thomas Bryant highlighted the Cavs’ depth and energy in a wire-to-wire win.

via Fear The Sword|

#basketball #cleveland-cavaliers #los-angeles-clippers

sports20 days ago•7 min saved

Cavaliers’ clutch move spots Mitchell alongside Harden in title chase

Donovan Mitchell and James Harden are figuring out how to play together in Cleveland after Harden was traded for Darius Garland, with both players expressing a shared championship goal and willingness to adjust roles as the Cavaliers pursue a deep playoff run. Cleveland expects Harden to raise the team's floor with his playmaking and scoring, while Mitchell adapts to some off-ball responsibilities as mentor-coach Atkinson hails Harden as one of the game’s great passers and teammates prepare for a high-stakes, postseason push.

via The New York Times|

#basketball #cleveland-cavaliers #donovan-mitchell

sports21 days ago•1 min saved

Harden to Cleveland, Garland to Clippers in High-Stakes NBA Swap

The Cavaliers officially acquire James Harden from the Clippers in exchange for Darius Garland, with Cavs president Koby Altman praising Harden’s elite playmaking and playoff experience while acknowledging the significant cost of trading a younger star; the move is framed as boosting playoff readiness in a wide-open Eastern Conference.

via Fear The Sword|

#cleveland-cavaliers #darius-garland #james-harden

sports21 days ago•2 min saved

Jazz land Lonzo Ball in three-team deal but plan to waive him

The Jazz completed a three-team trade to acquire Lonzo Ball from Cleveland but plan to waive him shortly after, moving Ball’s $10 million salary off Cleveland’s books; Utah sent Jock Landale to Atlanta and gained Cleveland’s 2028 and 2032 second-round picks, while Ball has been hampered by injuries and has averaged about 4.6 points on ~30% shooting this season.

via The Salt Lake Tribune|

#cleveland-cavaliers #jock-landale #lonzo-ball

sports21 days ago•1 min saved

Cavaliers ship Lonzo Ball to Jazz for two second-round picks

The Cleveland Cavaliers traded Lonzo Ball to the Utah Jazz for two remaining second-round picks, clearing cap space and a roster slot as Ball’s Cleveland tenure failed to meet expectations. Cleveland added Dennis Schroeder and Keon Ellis to bolster guard depth, while Ball’s $10 million next season is a team option the Jazz are expected not to exercise, giving Cavs flexibility for future moves at the deadline.

via Fear The Sword|

#cleveland-cavaliers #expiring-contract #lonzo-ball

sports21 days ago•7 min saved

Jazz land Lonzo Ball, Cavs draft picks in three-team swap; Landale to Hawks

The Utah Jazz reached a three-team deal to acquire Lonzo Ball and two Cavaliers second-round picks while sending Jock Landale to the Atlanta Hawks for cash. Ball will be waived after the trade and is eligible to sign with any team except Cleveland. The Cavaliers, looking to trim payroll and avoid second-apron penalties, save substantial luxury-tax money and gain draft capital, while Utah gains asset leverage via a trade exception to absorb Ball’s contract. Landale provides Atlanta with frontcourt depth as injuries mount, with the Hawks likely to waive a player to clear roster space.

via Hoops Rumors|

#atlanta-hawks #cleveland-cavaliers #lonzo-ball

sports21 days ago•1 min saved

Five-Team Anthony Davis Swap to Cleveland Highlights Cap Hurdles

A proposed five-team trade would send Anthony Davis to Cleveland with the Mavericks, Lakers, Nets, and Wizards also involved. Dallas would receive Max Strus, Dennis Schroder, Lonzo Ball, Dean Wade, plus two 2032 draft picks; Cleveland would land AD in exchange for a 2031 Lakers first-round swap; the Lakers would receive Jarrett Allen and Thomas Bryant; the Nets would take Maxi Kleber and a 2032 Lakers second-round pick; and the Wizards would land Gabe Vincent and a 2026 Cavaliers second-round pick. However, the deal requires massive cap gymnastics to clear second-apron space and multiple salary dumps, and with Lonzo Ball as Dallas’ only expiring contract this is highly unlikely—though it underscores the complexity of any AD trade.

via Mavs Moneyball|

#anthony-davis #cleveland-cavaliers #dallas-mavericks

sports22 days ago•25 min saved

Harden heads to Cavaliers in Garland swap with Clippers

In a blockbuster swap, the Los Angeles Clippers trade James Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Darius Garland and a future second-round pick, with NBA approval likely soon; Harden, averaging 25.4 points this season, joins Donovan Mitchell in Cleveland, while Garland heads to LA to give the Clippers a youthful star and a future-focused path.

via NBA|

#cleveland-cavaliers #darius-garland #james-harden

sports22 days ago•3 min saved

Harden lands with Cavaliers in swap for Garland and a second-round pick

The Los Angeles Clippers agreed to trade James Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers for injured point guard Darius Garland and a second-round pick, with the deal reported as finalized by multiple outlets. The move pivots the Clippers away from the Harden/Kawhi era as Cleveland looks to boost its title chances in a wide-open Eastern Conference, though Garland’s health has been a factor and Harden’s contract considerations — including a sizable player option next season — shape the teams’ outlooks.

via NBC Sports|

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