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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.
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.
Jayson Tatum's 33 points help Celtics down short-handed Cavaliers 109-102 to take 3-1 lead in semis
Read full article: Jayson Tatum's 33 points help Celtics down short-handed Cavaliers 109-102 to take 3-1 lead in semisJayson Tatum scored 33 points with LeBron James watching from a courtside seat and the Boston Celtics beat the severely short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers 109-102 in Game 4 to take a commanding 3-1 lead in their East semifinal series.
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.
Donovan Mitchell scores 39 points as Cavaliers push past Magic 106-94 in Game 7 to get Boston next
Read full article: Donovan Mitchell scores 39 points as Cavaliers push past Magic 106-94 in Game 7 to get Boston nextDonovan Mitchell scored 39 points, Caris LeVert added 15 and the Cleveland Cavaliers avoided a potentially franchise-shifting loss by rallying for a 106-94 win over the Orlando Magic in Game 7.
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.
Donovan Mitchell scores 30, Cavaliers open playoffs with tough-minded 97-83 win in Game 1 over Magic
Read full article: Donovan Mitchell scores 30, Cavaliers open playoffs with tough-minded 97-83 win in Game 1 over MagicDonovan Mitchell scored 30 points, Jarrett Allen had 18 reounds and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Orlando Magic 97-83 in Game 1 of their playoff series.
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.
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.
Dean Wade scores 20 in fourth, Cavs rally to stun Celtics and end Boston's 11-game winning streak
Read full article: Dean Wade scores 20 in fourth, Cavs rally to stun Celtics and end Boston's 11-game winning streakDean Wade made five 3-pointers and scored 20 points in the fourth quarter, and Cleveland won a replay review in the final second to stun Boston 105-104, ending the NBA-leading Celticsโ winning streak at 11 games.
Maxed out: Strus sinks 59-footer at the final horn, sending Cavaliers to 121-119 win over Mavericks
Read full article: Maxed out: Strus sinks 59-footer at the final horn, sending Cavaliers to 121-119 win over MavericksMax Strus drilled a 59-footer as time expired, his fifth made 3-pointer in the final four minutes, to give the Cleveland Cavaliers a wild 121-119 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night.
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.
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.
AP source: Cavaliers acquiring All-Star G Mitchell from Jazz
Read full article: AP source: Cavaliers acquiring All-Star G Mitchell from JazzA person familiar with the trade tells AP the Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed to acquire All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell in a blockbuster trade with the Utah Jazz.
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.
Cade Cunningham is NBAโs Rookie of the Year. If you disagree, you must not be watching.
Read full article: Cade Cunningham is NBAโs Rookie of the Year. If you disagree, you must not be watching.Thereโs a clear-cut front-runner for the NBAโs Rookie of the Year award, and if you donโt know who it is, you must not be watching.
Garland scores 24 points, Cavaliers beat Pistons 113-109
Read full article: Garland scores 24 points, Cavaliers beat Pistons 113-109All-Star point guard Darius Garland had 24 points and 12 assists, Evan Mobley had his NBA rookie-high 20th double-double, and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Detroit Pistons 113-109.
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.
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.
USC shuts down Oregon 82-68 to end 20-year Elite Eight wait
Read full article: USC shuts down Oregon 82-68 to end 20-year Elite Eight waitThe Trojans (25-7) clipped the high-flying Ducks with their length on the perimeter and 7-footer Evan Mobley in the middle. Oregon and USC have been a big part of the Pac-12's unexpected success in the Circle City. Oregon State and UCLA already advanced, so the showdown between the Ducks and Trojans meant a Pac-12 trio in the Elite Eight. USC had to reach back to the 2006-07 team with Nick Young and Taj Gibson for its last Sweet 16 ride. USC stretched the lead to 20 in the opening 3 1/2 minutes of the second half before the Ducks finally came to life.
Gonzaga, Baylor dominate AP All-America teams
Read full article: Gonzaga, Baylor dominate AP All-America teams(AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)Gonzaga and Baylor spent almost the entire season holding down the top two spots in the Top 25. Makes sense they'd hold down a bunch of spots on The Associated Press All-America teams. The Bulldogs' Corey Kispert and the Bears' Jared Butler led the way with first-team nods Tuesday from the national panel of 63 media members that vote each week in the AP Top 25 poll. Just like the first- and second-team All-Americans, their teams also will be playing in the NCAA Tournament this week. ___AP Basketball Writer John Marshall and AP Sports Writers Michael Marot and Stephen Hawkins contributed to this report.