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Garland scores 25 points, Cavaliers improve to 6-0 with 120-109 win over Banchero-less Magic
Read full article: Garland scores 25 points, Cavaliers improve to 6-0 with 120-109 win over Banchero-less MagicDarius Garland scored 25 points, Donovan Mitchell added 22 and the Cleveland Cavaliers improved to 6-0 with a 120-109 victory over the Orlando Magic, who played their first game without injured star Paolo Banchero.
Cavaliers, center Jarrett Allen agree to 3-year, $91 million contract extension, AP source says
Read full article: Cavaliers, center Jarrett Allen agree to 3-year, $91 million contract extension, AP source saysA person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen has agreed to a three-year, $91 million contract extension with Cleveland.
Evan Mobley, Cavaliers agree on 5-year, $224 million rookie contract extension, AP source says
Read full article: Evan Mobley, Cavaliers agree on 5-year, $224 million rookie contract extension, AP source saysA person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that the Cleveland Cavaliers and forward Evan Mobley have agreed to a five-year, $224 million contract extension.
Donovan Mitchell agrees to a 3-year, $150.3M contract extension with the Cavaliers, AP source says
Read full article: Donovan Mitchell agrees to a 3-year, $150.3M contract extension with the Cavaliers, AP source saysA person familiar with the decision says All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell has agreed to a three-year, $150.3 million contract extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Kings agree to a contract extension with coach Mike Brown, AP source says
Read full article: Kings agree to a contract extension with coach Mike Brown, AP source saysA person familiar with the deal says the Sacramento Kings have agreed to a extension with coach Mike Brown to keep him under contract through the 2026-27 season.
Cavaliers get permission to interview assistants Atkinson, Borrego for coaching vacancy, source says
Read full article: Cavaliers get permission to interview assistants Atkinson, Borrego for coaching vacancy, source saysThe Cavaliers have received permission to interview Golden State assistant Kenny Atkinson and New Orleans assistant James Borrego for their head coaching vacancy.
Eastern Conference finals is a matchup of season-long favorite Celtics and proud underdog Pacers
Read full article: Eastern Conference finals is a matchup of season-long favorite Celtics and proud underdog PacersSo much about the journey the Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers have taken to the Eastern Conference finals has been about who โ they havenโt had to face to get to here.
Jayson Tatum scores 25 to lead Celtics past Cavaliers 113-98 and into 3rd consecutive East finals
Read full article: Jayson Tatum scores 25 to lead Celtics past Cavaliers 113-98 and into 3rd consecutive East finalsJayson Tatum had 25 points and 10 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 113-98 on to advance to the Eastern Conference finals for the third straight season.
Cavaliers without Donovan Mitchell, Caris LeVert as they try to stave off elimination vs. Celtics
Read full article: Cavaliers without Donovan Mitchell, Caris LeVert as they try to stave off elimination vs. CelticsThe Cleveland Cavaliers will try to extend their season without star Donovan Mitchell and Caris LeVert, who were both ruled out prior to Game 5 of their Eastern Conference semifinals matchup with Boston.
LeBron James attends Game 4 between Celtics and Cavaliers in Cleveland, his old stomping grounds
Read full article: LeBron James attends Game 4 between Celtics and Cavaliers in Cleveland, his old stomping groundsLeBron James attended Monday nightโs playoff game between the Boston Celtics and Cavaliers, an appearance certain to drive conversation about the superstarโs future.
Cavaliers get back forward Dean Wade against Celtics. Center Jarrett Allen still out with rib injury
Read full article: Cavaliers get back forward Dean Wade against Celtics. Center Jarrett Allen still out with rib injuryCavaliers forward Dean Wade is expected to make his playoff debut in Game 3 against the Boston Celtics on Saturday night after being sidelined the past two months with a strained right knee.
Mitchell's 29 points help Cavaliers blow out Celtics 118-94, tie series at 1 game apiece
Read full article: Mitchell's 29 points help Cavaliers blow out Celtics 118-94, tie series at 1 game apieceDonovan Mitchell scored 29 points and Evan Mobley had 21 points and 10 rebounds to help the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the top-seeded Boston Celtics 118-94 and tie their second-round playoff series at one game apiece.
Brown, White lead Celtics' 3-point onslaught, powering Boston to 120-95 Game 1 win over Cavaliers
Read full article: Brown, White lead Celtics' 3-point onslaught, powering Boston to 120-95 Game 1 win over CavaliersJaylen Brown scored 32 points and the Boston Celtics powered past the Cleveland Cavaliers 120-95 in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series.
Cavaliers pull together to overcome Orlando, but challenge stiffens with top-seeded Celtics up next
Read full article: Cavaliers pull together to overcome Orlando, but challenge stiffens with top-seeded Celtics up nextIt took Donovan Mitchellโs magnificence, a historic comeback and plenty of grit for the Cavaliers to escape the first round.
Cavs center Jarrett Allen is out for Game 7 vs. Magic with rib injury, missing 3rd game in series
Read full article: Cavs center Jarrett Allen is out for Game 7 vs. Magic with rib injury, missing 3rd game in seriesCavaliers center Jarrett Allen will miss Game 7 against Orlando with a painful rib injury that sidelined him for the final three games of the series.
Paolo Banchero scores 27 points, Magic overcome Mitchell's 50 to beat Cavs 103-96 and force Game 7
Read full article: Paolo Banchero scores 27 points, Magic overcome Mitchell's 50 to beat Cavs 103-96 and force Game 7Paolo Banchero scored 10 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter, helping the Orlando Magic hold off the Cleveland Cavaliers 103-96 and force a decisive Game 7 in the their first-round NBA playoff series.
Mitchell scores 28, Mobley has huge block as Cavaliers hold off Banchero, Magic 104-103 in Game 5
Read full article: Mitchell scores 28, Mobley has huge block as Cavaliers hold off Banchero, Magic 104-103 in Game 5Donovan Mitchell scored 28 points, Evan Mobley blocked Franz Wagnerโs layup in the final seconds and the Cleveland Cavaliers survived a scare from Orlando, holding off Paolo Banchero and the Magic 104-103 in Game 5.
Franz Wagner scores 34, leads Magic to second straight rout of Cavaliers to tie series at 2-2
Read full article: Franz Wagner scores 34, leads Magic to second straight rout of Cavaliers to tie series at 2-2Franz Wagner had 34 points and 13 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic held the Cleveland Cavaliers scoreless for a second-half stretch of almost seven minutes Saturday in a 112-89 victory that tied the Eastern Conference first-round series at 2-2.
Steve Clifford wins final game as Charlotte coach, Hornets beat playoff-bound Cavaliers 120-110
Read full article: Steve Clifford wins final game as Charlotte coach, Hornets beat playoff-bound Cavaliers 120-110Nick Smith Jr. scored a season-high 24 points and Steve Clifford won his coaching farewell as the Charlotte Hornets rallied to beat the playoff-bound Cleveland Cavaliers 120-110.
Lakers' LeBron James sits out with flu, Anthony Davis hurts eye in 1st quarter vs Minnesota
Read full article: Lakers' LeBron James sits out with flu, Anthony Davis hurts eye in 1st quarter vs MinnesotaLeBron James sat out of the Los Angeles Lakersโ meeting with Minnesota due to flu-like symptoms, and Anthony Davis left the game in the first quarter with an eye injury.
Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert believes All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell will sign long-term extension
Read full article: Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert believes All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell will sign long-term extensionCavaliers owner Dan Gilbert believes All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell will sign a long-term contract to chase an NBA championship with Cleveland.
Cavs All-Star G Donovan Mitchell has broken nose fixed, team's leading scorer could be out for week
Read full article: Cavs All-Star G Donovan Mitchell has broken nose fixed, team's leading scorer could be out for weekCavaliers All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell could miss at least another week after breaking his nose in Clevelandโs loss at Houston last weekend.
Knicks All-Star guard Jalen Brunson bruises left knee early in New York's 107-98 win over Cavaliers
Read full article: Knicks All-Star guard Jalen Brunson bruises left knee early in New York's 107-98 win over CavaliersNew York All-Star guard Jalen Brunson suffered a bruised knee in the opening minute of Sunday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Ex-NBA star Rajon Rondo arrested in Indiana on misdemeanor gun, drug charges, police say
Read full article: Ex-NBA star Rajon Rondo arrested in Indiana on misdemeanor gun, drug charges, police sayIndiana State Police arrested two-time NBA champion Rajon Rondo on Sunday in southern Indiana on misdemeanor gun and drug charges.
Donovan Mitchell scores season-high 45 points, Cavaliers beat Nets 111-102 in Paris
Read full article: Donovan Mitchell scores season-high 45 points, Cavaliers beat Nets 111-102 in ParisDonovan Mitchell scored a season-high 45 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Brooklyn Nets 111-102 on Thursday in the NBAโs third regular-season game in Paris.
Strus, Garland each score 22 points, Cavaliers hand Pistons 17th straight loss
Read full article: Strus, Garland each score 22 points, Cavaliers hand Pistons 17th straight lossMax Strus and Darius Garland each scored 22 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers handed the Detroit Pistons their 17th straight loss, 110-101 on Saturday.
Feel the Bern: Is this another lost season for the Detroit Pistons?
Read full article: Feel the Bern: Is this another lost season for the Detroit Pistons?The Detroit Pistons head into Wednesday nightโs meeting with the Lakers knowing there arenโt many people in the Western Hemisphere who believe they can win.
76ers' Joel Embiid out versus Timberwolves with hip soreness
Read full article: 76ers' Joel Embiid out versus Timberwolves with hip sorenessPhiladelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid will miss Wednesdayโs game in Minnesota with hip soreness and will be re-evaluated Thursday, Philadelphia coach Nick Nurse says.
Body camera footage shows Cavs exec Altman being told he nearly caused accident before OVI arrest
Read full article: Body camera footage shows Cavs exec Altman being told he nearly caused accident before OVI arrestBody camera footage of Cavaliers executive Koby Altman undergoing field sobriety tests shows him being told he nearly caused an accident before being arrested and charged with driving while impaired.
Citing mental health, Cavs and Spain guard Ricky Rubio taking break from basketball
Read full article: Citing mental health, Cavs and Spain guard Ricky Rubio taking break from basketballRicky Rubio of the Cleveland Cavaliers announced Saturday that he is taking a break from basketball to focus on his mental health, a move that comes as his Spanish national team prepares to defend its title at the FIBA World Cup that starts later this month.
Brunson, Barrett lead Knicks over Cavs 102-93 for 3-1 lead
Read full article: Brunson, Barrett lead Knicks over Cavs 102-93 for 3-1 leadJalen Brunson scored 29 points, RJ Barrett had 26 and the New York Knicks took a 3-1 lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers in their first-round series with a 102-93 victory.
Knicks romp past Cavaliers 99-79, take 2-1 series lead
Read full article: Knicks romp past Cavaliers 99-79, take 2-1 series leadJalen Brunson scored 21 points, RJ Barrett broke out of a slump with 19 and the New York Knicks rolled to a 2-1 lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first-round playoff series with a 99-79 victory.
Garland scores 32, Cavs beat Knicks 107-90 to even series
Read full article: Garland scores 32, Cavs beat Knicks 107-90 to even seriesDarius Garland scored 32 points, 26 while setting an aggressive tone for Cleveland in the first half, and the Cavaliers evened their Eastern Conference playoff series against New York at one game apiece with a 107-90 victory over the Knicks.
Brunson, Randle push Knicks past Cavaliers 101-97 in Game 1
Read full article: Brunson, Randle push Knicks past Cavaliers 101-97 in Game 1Jalen Brunson shook off foul trouble and scored 21 of his 27 in the second half, and Julius Randle returned from an ankle injury to add 19 as the New York Knicks welcomed Cleveland back to the NBA playoffs by holding off the Cavaliers 101-97 in Game 1.
Randle back from injury, starting for Knicks in Game 1
Read full article: Randle back from injury, starting for Knicks in Game 1New York Knicks All-Star forward Julius Randle is in the starting lineup for Game 1 of the NBA playoffs against the Cavaliers after missing the final five games of the regular season with a sprained left ankle.
Embiid has 36 points and 18 rebounds, 76ers top Cavs 118-109
Read full article: Embiid has 36 points and 18 rebounds, 76ers top Cavs 118-109Joel Embiid had 36 points and 18 rebounds and played the final 4:12 after initially being called for his sixth foul, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to their sixth straight victory, 118-109 over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night.
Cavs All-Star Mitchell ejected after tussle with Grizzlies
Read full article: Cavs All-Star Mitchell ejected after tussle with GrizzliesCleveland Cavaliers All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell was ejected in the third quarter against Memphis for throwing the ball at Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks after the players tangled under the basket.
Mitchell scores 71 points, Cavs beat Bulls 145-134 in OT
Read full article: Mitchell scores 71 points, Cavs beat Bulls 145-134 in OTDonovan Mitchell set a Cleveland record with 71 points, most by an NBA player in 17 years, and the Cavaliers rallied from 21 down to beat the Chicago Bulls 145-134 in overtime.
Mitchell scores 36, leads Cavs past Giannis, Bucks 114-106
Read full article: Mitchell scores 36, leads Cavs past Giannis, Bucks 114-106Donovan Mitchell scored 36 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers finally put together a complete game against Milwaukee, withstanding superstar Giannis Antetokounmpoโs season-high 45-point performance to beat the Bucks 114-106 on Wednesday night.
Lakers lose star Davis with flu-like symptoms, fall to Cavs
Read full article: Lakers lose star Davis with flu-like symptoms, fall to CavsLos Angeles star center Anthony Davis was forced to leave Los Angelesโ game against the Cleveland Cavaliers after the first quarter and his teammates struggled without him in a 116-102 loss.
Wolves beat Cavaliers 129-124 despite 51 points from Garland
Read full article: Wolves beat Cavaliers 129-124 despite 51 points from GarlandDโAngelo Russell had season highs of 30 points and 12 assists, Karl-Anthony Towns scored 29 points, and the Minnesota Timberwolves held off the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers 129-124.
Garland, Mitchell lead Cavs past Lakers to 8th straight win
Read full article: Garland, Mitchell lead Cavs past Lakers to 8th straight winDonovan Mitchell scored 33 points and Darius Garland added 24 in the dynamic Cleveland backcourtโs return from injury absences, and the Cavaliers rolled past LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 114-100 for their eighth consecutive victory.
Garland scores 29 in return, Cavs edge Celtics 114-113 in OT
Read full article: Garland scores 29 in return, Cavs edge Celtics 114-113 in OTDarius Garland scored 29 points in his return after missing five games with an ugly eye injury and Donovan Mitchell added 25, leading Cleveland to a 114-113 overtime win over Boston.
AP source: Blazers, Lillard agree to $122 million extension
Read full article: AP source: Blazers, Lillard agree to $122 million extensionDamian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers have agreed on a $122 million, two-year extension that puts the Olympic gold medalist under contract through the 2026-27 season, a person with knowledge of the negotiations said Friday.
Irving, Durant lead Nets past Cavs in play-in for No. 7 seed
Read full article: Irving, Durant lead Nets past Cavs in play-in for No. 7 seedKyrie Irving had 34 points and 12 assists, Kevin Durant added 25 points and 11 assists, and the Brooklyn Nets took the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference by beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-108 in the play-in opener.
Cavs blast Bucks backups 133-115 to earn No. 8 play-in seed
Read full article: Cavs blast Bucks backups 133-115 to earn No. 8 play-in seedKevin Love made eight 3-pointers and scored 32 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers took the No. 8 play-in spot โ and a matchup against Brooklyn โ with a 133-115 win over Milwaukee.
Cavaliers rally from 20-point deficit, beat Pacers 98-85
Read full article: Cavaliers rally from 20-point deficit, beat Pacers 98-85Cedi Osman scored 22 points and Kevin Love had 19 as the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied from 20 down to beat Indiana 98-85, shortly after agreeing to acquire shooting guard Caris LeVert from the Pacers.
Bey, Cunningham lead Pistonsโ rally in 115-105 win over Cavs
Read full article: Bey, Cunningham lead Pistonsโ rally in 115-105 win over CavsSaddiq Bey scored 31 points, Cade Cunningham had 19 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists and the Detroit Pistons overcame a terrible start to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-105 on Sunday night.
AP source: Cavs give GM Altman contract extension, new title
Read full article: AP source: Cavs give GM Altman contract extension, new titleA person familiar with the decision tells AP that Cavaliers general manager Koby Altman has been rewarded for the teamโs turnaround with a contract extension and new job title.
Antetokounmpo scores 27 on 27th birthday, Bucks win 112-104
Read full article: Antetokounmpo scores 27 on 27th birthday, Bucks win 112-104Giannis Antetokounmpo came back from a two-game absence and scored 27 points on his 27th birthday to help the Milwaukee Bucks defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 112-104.
Suns win 14th straight, hold off Cavaliers 120-115
Read full article: Suns win 14th straight, hold off Cavaliers 120-115Devin Booker scored 35 points, Chris Paul had 12 assists and made four free throws in the final 8.8 seconds the Phoenix Suns extended their winning streak to 14 games, holding off the Cleveland Cavaliers 120-1115.
Warriors' Curry sits out against Pistons with bruised hip
Read full article: Warriors' Curry sits out against Pistons with bruised hipGolden State Warriors star Stephen Curry was out of the lineup against the Detroit Pistons due to a bruised hip, a night after scoring 20 of his 40 points in a fourth-quarter comeback victory at Cleveland.
Curry scores 20 of 40 points in 4th, Warriors beat Cavs
Read full article: Curry scores 20 of 40 points in 4th, Warriors beat CavsStephen Curry scored 20 of his 40 points in the fourth quarter, hitting three straight 3-pointers, and the NBA-leading Golden State Warriors overcame a 13-point deficit to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 104-89 on Thursday night.
Wizards beat Cavaliers 120-105, clinch East play-in spot
Read full article: Wizards beat Cavaliers 120-105, clinch East play-in spotRussell Westbrook got his first triple-double since passing Oscar Robertson and becoming the NBA's career leader earlier in the week and Washington beat Cleveland 120-105 to clinch a spot in the East play-in tournament.
Booker scores 31, Suns dominate OT to beat Cavs 134-118
Read full article: Booker scores 31, Suns dominate OT to beat Cavs 134-118Devin Booker scored 31 points, Chris Paul had 23 and 16 assists and the Phoenix Suns stayed in step with Utah atop the Western Conference by outlasting the under-manned Cleveland Cavaliers 134-118 in overtime on for their fifth straight win.
Curry scores 33, Warriors roll to 119-101 win over Cavaliers
Read full article: Curry scores 33, Warriors roll to 119-101 win over CavaliersStephen Curry scored 33 points โ topping 30 for a career-best ninth consecutive game โ as the Golden State Warriors pulled away for a 119-101 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Cavs buy out Drummond, center eyes signing with contender
Read full article: Cavs buy out Drummond, center eyes signing with contenderAndre Drummond didn't move. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)CLEVELAND โ Center Andre Drummond is now a free agent and can sign with a contending team after reaching a buyout with the Cavaliers. Drummond, who hasn't played since mid-February, began negotiating terms of the buyout with the Cavs on Thursday after the club didn't trade the 27-year-old before the deadline. The agreement ends a partnership that became awkward when the Cavs benched Drummond to give young center Jarrett Allen more playing time. Drummond twice made the playoffs with the Pistons, who selected him with the ninth overall pick in 2012.