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Who the Cavs are — and ultimately become — won’t be determined for months. But one thing is clear: This isn’t the same team from 2024-25.
Who are this year’s Cavs? They are still trying to figure that out
“I think we’ve got to let last year go,” Cavs star Donovan Mitchell said following Saturday’s 108-100 win over the free-falling Memphis Grizzlies.
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November 17, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Who the Cavs are — and ultimately become — won’t be determined for months. But one thing is clear: This isn’t the same team from 2024-25.
Donovan Mitchell rescued the Cavaliers from quite possibly their worst defeat of the season on Saturday night, 108-100, over the Memphis Grizzlies.
Donovan Mitchell rescues Cavs in 108-100 win over Memphis Grizzlies
Two nights after calling himself a sicko for basking in this early-season adversity, Mitchell got exactly what he wanted.
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November 16, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Donovan Mitchell rescued the Cavaliers from quite possibly their worst defeat of the season on Saturday night, 108-100, over the Memphis Grizzlies.
Awesome! Cleveland boy Chaife Jackson celebrated his 12th birthday ringing a victory bell at Thursday night’s Cavaliers game after completing treatment for a rare and aggressive form of cancer.
A young Cleveland fan’s milestone lights up Cavs’ arena
Twelve-year-old cancer survivor Chaife Jackson was celebrated by nearly 19,500 fans at a Cavaliers game after ringing the victory bell at the Cleveland Clinic.
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November 14, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Awesome! Cleveland boy Chaife Jackson celebrated his 12th birthday ringing a victory bell at Thursday night’s Cavaliers game after completing treatment for a rare and aggressive form of cancer.
Injuries, experimentation, and circumstance have reshaped the roster. Every game feels like a reshuffled deck: a new combination of available players, a fresh challenge, a test of identity under pressure.
The Cavs are searching for themselves: Can Cleveland find its identity before the playoffs?
Injuries, rotations, and uncertainty have forced the Cavs to rethink who they are this season. Donovan Mitchell and the rest of the roster are searching for consistency before the playoffs arrive.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Injuries, experimentation, and circumstance have reshaped the roster. Every game feels like a reshuffled deck: a new combination of available players, a fresh challenge, a test of identity under pressure.
The Cavs didn’t lead at any point in the first three quarters. They were behind by double digits multiple times. Trailed 92-78 with 3:57 remaining in the third. And then depleted Cleveland outscored the Heat 52-24 the rest of the way.
Inside Craig Porter Jr.’s ‘heroic’ night against Miami -- a first in Cavs history
“It was a heroic performance,” Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson boasted following the 130-116 come-from-behind victory.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:29 PM
The Cavs didn’t lead at any point in the first three quarters. They were behind by double digits multiple times. Trailed 92-78 with 3:57 remaining in the third. And then depleted Cleveland outscored the Heat 52-24 the rest of the way.
Playing in Miami for the second time in three days, undermanned Cleveland avenged its gut-wrenching last-second defeat, stunning the Heat and handing them their first loss at Kaseya Center this season, 130-116.
Short-handed Cavs show depth and guts in fourth-quarter comeback that stuns Heat, 130-116
Playing in Miami for the second time in three days, undermanned Cleveland avenged its gut-wrenching last-second defeat, stunning the Heat and handing them their first loss at Kaseya Center this season, 130-116.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Playing in Miami for the second time in three days, undermanned Cleveland avenged its gut-wrenching last-second defeat, stunning the Heat and handing them their first loss at Kaseya Center this season, 130-116.
The Cavs (and their fans) can breathe a sigh of relief.
Cavs provide Darius Garland injury update ahead of Wednesday night’s game vs. Heat
Garland will not play Wednesday night in Miami. His status beyond that is uncertain, as he will receive daily treatment and continue with the already-established post-surgery management plan.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:34 PM
The Cavs (and their fans) can breathe a sigh of relief.
The uniform features a bold peachy-orange base, mixing a fresh take on the team’s past designs and early era color palettes, and prominently displays “The Land” wordmark across the chest trimmed in white and gold for a modern contrast.
The latest Cavs NBA City Edition has arrived: Grab this unique orange look in 2025-26
After paying tribute to the LeBron James era, the Cavs have lightened up the mood with their new 2025 City Edition look, which is available online now.
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November 12, 2025 at 12:01 AM
The uniform features a bold peachy-orange base, mixing a fresh take on the team’s past designs and early era color palettes, and prominently displays “The Land” wordmark across the chest trimmed in white and gold for a modern contrast.
The Cavs launched the jerseys and partnership with the Cleveland Metroparks Tuesday on a chilly day at Edgewater Park. This year's collaboration is a remix of the 2022-23 City Edition uniform; the team will wear orange jerseys, symbolic of sunsets.
Cleveland Cavaliers unveil 2025-26 City Edition uniforms: Here’s the symbolism behind the jerseys
The jerseys, which highlight a partnership with Cleveland Metroparks, will debut Monday, Nov. 17.
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November 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The Cavs launched the jerseys and partnership with the Cleveland Metroparks Tuesday on a chilly day at Edgewater Park. This year's collaboration is a remix of the 2022-23 City Edition uniform; the team will wear orange jerseys, symbolic of sunsets.
After exiting Monday's game in agony, Garland went to the trainer’s room for further evaluation. He will meet with team doctors again Tuesday morning.
Cavs’ Darius Garland to undergo further evaluation after re-injuring surgically repaired toe
Darius Garland’s injured toe is all that matters. Yes, that toe, the one Garland had surgery on five months ago.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:04 PM
After exiting Monday's game in agony, Garland went to the trainer’s room for further evaluation. He will meet with team doctors again Tuesday morning.
Lenny Wilkens, a three-time inductee into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and a Cavs coaching legend, died on Sunday at the age of 88, the NBA announced.
Lenny Wilkens, winningest coach in Cavs history, has passed away at age 88
Wilkens coached the Cavs for seven seasons and posted a record of 316-258.
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November 10, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Lenny Wilkens, a three-time inductee into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and a Cavs coaching legend, died on Sunday at the age of 88, the NBA announced.
Two stars. Two teams. One city that loves hard work.
Why Terry Pluto says Donovan Mitchell is the Cavs’ version of José Ramírez
Pluto draws some parallels between Mitchell and Ramírez, explaining how these two stars have become the emotional and performance anchors for their respective franchises.
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November 7, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Two stars. Two teams. One city that loves hard work.
As the Cavs continue to have their key players become healthy, some questions linger.
Darius Garland’s return is good news, but there’s another area of concern for the Cavs – Terry Pluto
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November 7, 2025 at 9:18 PM
As the Cavs continue to have their key players become healthy, some questions linger.
Shedeur Sanders (back) practiced full-go for the second straight day on Friday despite his back injury, and doesn’t have an injury designation for Sunday’s game against the 1-7 Jets at the Meadowlands.
Shedeur Sanders is the backup again for the Jets game; Harold Fannin Jr. and others questionable
Shedeur Sanders is QB2 for the Jets game, and Harold Fannin Jr. is questionable with his hamstring injury.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Shedeur Sanders (back) practiced full-go for the second straight day on Friday despite his back injury, and doesn’t have an injury designation for Sunday’s game against the 1-7 Jets at the Meadowlands.
The Cavs overwhelmed the heavy-legged Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night, 132-121 for their second straight victory.
Darius Garland’s return provides jolt as Cavs overwhelm 76ers, 132-121
The Cavs overwhelmed the heavy-legged Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night, 132-121. It’s Cleveland second straight victory.
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November 6, 2025 at 12:33 PM
The Cavs overwhelmed the heavy-legged Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night, 132-121 for their second straight victory.
With their star back in the lineup, the still-undermanned Cavs snapped a two-game losing streak, beating the Atlanta Hawks, 117-109, on Sunday night at Rocket Arena. Cleveland is back above .500 at 4-3.
Donovan Mitchell’s return sparks Cavs in 117-109 win over Atlanta Hawks
With their star back in the lineup, the still-undermanned Cavs snapped a two-game losing streak, beating the Atlanta Hawks, 117-109, on Sunday night.
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November 3, 2025 at 12:31 PM
With their star back in the lineup, the still-undermanned Cavs snapped a two-game losing streak, beating the Atlanta Hawks, 117-109, on Sunday night at Rocket Arena. Cleveland is back above .500 at 4-3.
On a Halloween weekend inside Rocket Arena, it felt fitting that the Cavs showed their best trick yet. Turning a skeleton roster into a full-fledged fight.
Short-handed Cavs show fight in NBA Cup opener loss to Raptors, 112-101
On a Halloween weekend inside Rocket Arena, it felt fitting that the Cavs showed their best trick yet. Turning a skeleton roster into a full-fledged fight.
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November 1, 2025 at 2:16 AM
On a Halloween weekend inside Rocket Arena, it felt fitting that the Cavs showed their best trick yet. Turning a skeleton roster into a full-fledged fight.
Jarrett Allen is on the court, but should he be? Cavs fans, where do you land on the risk vs. reward here?
The Jarrett Allen debate: should he play through a fractured finger?
As Jarrett Allen continues to play with the fractured finger, Cavs fans are left to ponder what this says about the team’s priorities this season.
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October 31, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Jarrett Allen is on the court, but should he be? Cavs fans, where do you land on the risk vs. reward here?
The injuries keep piling up for the Cavs.
Cavs’ Jarrett Allen suffers finger injury
As of now, Allen will not need surgery. The plan is to play through it and see how effective he can be.
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October 30, 2025 at 10:14 PM
The injuries keep piling up for the Cavs.
“Absolutely dominated us on the boards,” head coach Kenny Atkinson said pointedly. “We didn’t fix it. Those are energy things. They’re physicality things. For some reason today our energy level was super low in every phase and their energy level was through the roof."
Cavs have identified early-season problem. Now they must fix it.
The Cavs finished on the wrong end of the rebounding battle -- again.
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October 30, 2025 at 11:30 AM
“Absolutely dominated us on the boards,” head coach Kenny Atkinson said pointedly. “We didn’t fix it. Those are energy things. They’re physicality things. For some reason today our energy level was super low in every phase and their energy level was through the roof."
For years under J.B. Bickerstaff, now coaching the Detroit Pistons, the Cavs’ identity was rooted in defense. On this night, they beat him at his own game with a 116-95 victory at Little Caesars Arena.
Cavs tap into defensive identity during win in Detroit, 116-95
For years under J.B. Bickerstaff, the Cavs’ identity was rooted in defense. On this night, they beat him at his own game with a 116-95 victory at Little Caesars Arena.
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October 28, 2025 at 11:32 AM
For years under J.B. Bickerstaff, now coaching the Detroit Pistons, the Cavs’ identity was rooted in defense. On this night, they beat him at his own game with a 116-95 victory at Little Caesars Arena.
Donovan Mitchell sees the silver lining in early-season struggles.
Video: Paris McGee Jr, clevelanddotcom
Video: Paris McGee Jr, clevelanddotcom
October 27, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Donovan Mitchell sees the silver lining in early-season struggles.
Video: Paris McGee Jr, clevelanddotcom
Video: Paris McGee Jr, clevelanddotcom
The Cavs got the win, powered by Cleveland’s energy in Rocket Arena.
Video: Paris McGee Jr, clevelanddotcom
Video: Paris McGee Jr, clevelanddotcom
October 27, 2025 at 2:05 AM
The Cavs got the win, powered by Cleveland’s energy in Rocket Arena.
Video: Paris McGee Jr, clevelanddotcom
Video: Paris McGee Jr, clevelanddotcom
In front of a sellout crowd looking for a sports pick-me-up following another rough football afternoon, the Cavs delivered, topping the Milwaukee Bucks, 118-113, in the home opener.
Cavs provide Sunday sports pick-me-up, holding off Giannis Antetokounmpo-led Milwaukee Bucks, 118-113
In front of a sellout crowd looking for a sports pick-me-up following another lousy football afternoon, the Cavs delivered, topping the Milwaukee Bucks, 118-113, in the home opener.
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October 27, 2025 at 1:16 AM
In front of a sellout crowd looking for a sports pick-me-up following another rough football afternoon, the Cavs delivered, topping the Milwaukee Bucks, 118-113, in the home opener.
The Cavs grab their first home win of the season — holding off Milwaukee, 118–113, at Rocket Arena! 🔥
Picture: John Kuntz, Cleveland.com
Picture: John Kuntz, Cleveland.com
October 27, 2025 at 12:47 AM
The Cavs grab their first home win of the season — holding off Milwaukee, 118–113, at Rocket Arena! 🔥
Picture: John Kuntz, Cleveland.com
Picture: John Kuntz, Cleveland.com