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Jaylon Tyson Achieved Notable Rookie Milestone Against Pacers

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 10: Jaylon Tyson #24 of the Cleveland Cavaliers dribbles the ball while being guarded by hat Gainbridge Fieldhouse on April 10, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago
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Kenny Atkinson Raves About Cavs' Young Players On Sunday

CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 13: Head coach Kenny Atkinson of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts during the first quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Rocket Arena on April 13, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago
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Fans React To Cavs’ Loss Against Pacers

CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 13: Craig Porter Jr. #9 of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots over Tony Bradley #13 and Enrique Freeman #8 of the Indiana Pacers during overtime at Rocket Arena on April 13, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Pacers defeated the Cavaliers 126-118 in double overtime. Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago
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Kyrie Irving Raves About Donovan Mitchell And Cavs

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 15: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks and Shaq's OGs looks on during 2025 NBA All-Star Practice & Media Availability at Oakland Arena on February 15, 2025 in Oakland, California. Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago
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9 Cavs Players Ruled Out For Season-Finale Against Pacers

CLEVELAND, OH - APRIL 15: T-shirts are placed on seats for fans prior to Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals between the Indiana Pacers and Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena on April 15, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago
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Jarrett Allen Will Have Notable Career Milestone On Sunday

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 27: Jarrett Allen #31 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during the first half of the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on March 27, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago
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Kenny Atkinson Reveals Concerns Cavs Must Address Ahead Of Playoffs

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 18: Head coach Kenny Atkinson of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on against the Chicago Bulls during the second half of a preseason game at the United Center on October 18, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago
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Kenny Atkinson Gets Honest About Cavs Resting Players Ahead Of Playoffs

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 16: Head coach Kenny Atkinson of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on December 16, 2024 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago
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Analyst Reveals The 'Biggest Threat' To Cavs' Championship Aspirations

CLEVELAND - JUNE 14: Members of the San Antonio Spurs hold up the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy after winnin Game Four of the NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers on June 14, 2007 at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago
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Kenny Atkinson Raves About Cavs' Training Staff

Cleveland Cavaliers Introduce Kenny Atkinson Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago
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Analyst Says Cavs Have Something To Prove In Playoffs

CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 1: T-shirts fill the stands prior to Game One of the NBA Eastern Conference semifinals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Toronto Raptors at Quicken Loans Arena on May 1, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago
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Kenny Atkinson Made NBA History After Win Against Bulls

Cleveland Cavaliers v Detroit Pistons Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago
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Stat Shows How Dominant Cavs Have Been This Season

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - FEBRUARY 05: Darius Garland #10 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts after making a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to defeat the Detroit Pistons, 118-115, at Little Caesars Arena on February 05, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago
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Evan Mobley Gets Honest About His Case For DPOY Award

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 16: Evan Mobley #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Kenny's Young Stars walks out during team introductions during the 74th NBA All-Star Game at Chase Center on February 16, 2025 in San Francisco, California. Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago
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Kendrick Perkins Gives Cavs Surprising Ranking Among Title Contenders

CLEVELAND, OHIO - FEBRUARY 18: Kendrick Perkins attends the Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game during the 2022 NBA All-Star Weekend at Wolstein Center on February 18, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago
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Insider Reveals What Cavs Could Have Traded For Luka Doncic

SAN ANTONIO - JUNE 10: The Cleveland Cavaliers huddle up before the start of Game Two of the 2007 NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs on June 10, 2007 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago
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Analysts Get Honest About The Importance Of 1 Cavs Player In The Playoffs

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 23: A detail of Cleveland-Cliffs logo on the jersey of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on December 23, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago
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Analyst Says Evan Mobley Should Win Notable NBA Award

CLEVELAND, OHIO - MAY 05: Evan Mobley #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers warms up before Game Seven of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs against the Orlando Magic at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on May 05, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago
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Analyst Has Honest Admission About Cavs Team This Season

Chicago Bulls v Cleveland Cavaliers - Emirates NBA Cup Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago
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Analyst Believes Koby Altman Deserves Notable Award

CLEVELAND, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 14: President of basketball operations Koby Altman of the Cleveland Cavaliers laughs during a press conference introducing Donovan Mitchell at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on September 14, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago
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Brian Windhorst Names 1 Team 'To Worry About' For Cavs In Playoffs

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 27: Sportswriter Brian Windhorst attends a practice session at the 2018 USA Basketball Men's National Team minicamp at the Mendenhall Center at UNLV on July 27, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago
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Kenny Atkinson Has Honest Admission About Donovan Mitchell's Injury Scare On Sunday

Los Angeles Lakers v Cleveland Cavaliers Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago
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Ty Jerome Has Honest Admission About Loss To Kings

Cleveland Cavaliers v Boston Celtics Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago
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Fans React To Cavs’ Loss Against Kings

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 13: Domantas Sabonis #10 of the Sacramento Kings dribbles past Jarrett Allen #31 of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first half at Golden 1 Center on November 13, 2023 in Sacramento, California. Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago
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NBA Referee Admits Mistake During Cavs-Kings Matchup

Cleveland Cavaliers v Phoenix Suns Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago
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Kings HC Praises Cavs After Matchup On Sunday

Cleveland Cavaliers v Sacramento Kings Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago
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Donovan Mitchell Gets Honest About His Injury Scare On Sunday

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - MARCH 28: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers celebrates against the Detroit Pistons during the fourth quarter at Little Caesars Arena on March 28, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago
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Cavs Made Franchise History This Season Against West Opponents

CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 15: A general stadium view during Cleveland Cavaliers players introductions prior to the game against the Toronto Raptors at Quicken Loans Arena on November 15, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Raptors 121-117. Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago
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Bruce Drennan Reveals Big Question About Cavs In Playoffs

CLEVELAND, OHIO - JANUARY 20: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers leads his teammates in the team huddle before the game against the Phoenix Suns at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on January 20, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago
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Chuma Okeke Reveals What Number He Will Wear With Cavs

ORLANDO, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 02: Chuma Okeke #3 of the Orlando Magic poses for a portrait during the 2023-2024 Orlando Magic Media Day at AdventHealth Training Center on October 02, 2023 in Orlando, Florida. Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 10: Jaylon Tyson #24 of the Cleveland Cavaliers dribbles the ball while being guarded by hat Gainbridge Fieldhouse on April 10, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Jaylon Tyson Achieved Notable Rookie Milestone Against Pacers

  The Cleveland Cavaliers haven't needed to turn to their rookie this season. Jaylon... Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago
CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 13: Head coach Kenny Atkinson of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts during the first quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Rocket Arena on April 13, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Kenny Atkinson Raves About Cavs' Young Players On Sunday

  The Cleveland Cavaliers didn't have anything to play for on Sunday. Jarrett Allen h... Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago
CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 13: Craig Porter Jr. #9 of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots over Tony Bradley #13 and Enrique Freeman #8 of the Indiana Pacers during overtime at Rocket Arena on April 13, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Pacers defeated the Cavaliers 126-118 in double overtime.
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Fans React To Cavs’ Loss Against Pacers

  The Cleveland Cavaliers and Indiana Pacers squared off on Sunday as a mere formality.... Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 15: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks and Shaq's OGs looks on during 2025 NBA All-Star Practice & Media Availability at Oakland Arena on February 15, 2025 in Oakland, California.
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Kyrie Irving Raves About Donovan Mitchell And Cavs

  The Cleveland Cavaliers are a special team, and while some people in the media still d... Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago
CLEVELAND, OH - APRIL 15: T-shirts are placed on seats for fans prior to Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals between the Indiana Pacers and Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena on April 15, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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9 Cavs Players Ruled Out For Season-Finale Against Pacers

  The Cleveland Cavaliers have nothing to play for on Sunday. That's usually a good t... Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 27: Jarrett Allen #31 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during the first half of the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on March 27, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Jarrett Allen Will Have Notable Career Milestone On Sunday

  The Cleveland Cavaliers don't have anything to play for on Sunday afternoon. They'v... Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 18: Head coach Kenny Atkinson of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on against the Chicago Bulls during the second half of a preseason game at the United Center on October 18, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.
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Kenny Atkinson Reveals Concerns Cavs Must Address Ahead Of Playoffs

  The Cleveland Cavaliers had the best record in the Eastern Conference from start to fi... Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 16: Head coach Kenny Atkinson of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on December 16, 2024 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
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Kenny Atkinson Gets Honest About Cavs Resting Players Ahead Of Playoffs

  The Cleveland Cavaliers have three games left in the regular season. However, they... Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago
CLEVELAND - JUNE 14: Members of the San Antonio Spurs hold up the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy after winnin Game Four of the NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers on June 14, 2007 at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Analyst Reveals The 'Biggest Threat' To Cavs' Championship Aspirations

  It's been a tale of two teams with the Cleveland Cavaliers this season. They were e... Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago
Cleveland Cavaliers Introduce Kenny Atkinson
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Kenny Atkinson Raves About Cavs' Training Staff

  The Cleveland Cavaliers have been the best team in the Eastern Conference all season l... Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago
CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 1: T-shirts fill the stands prior to Game One of the NBA Eastern Conference semifinals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Toronto Raptors at Quicken Loans Arena on May 1, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Analyst Says Cavs Have Something To Prove In Playoffs

  It's been a long while since the Cleveland Cavaliers were considered a championship-ca... Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago
Cleveland Cavaliers v Detroit Pistons
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Kenny Atkinson Made NBA History After Win Against Bulls

  The Cleveland Cavaliers didn't make many big moves in the offseason. They barely ch... Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - FEBRUARY 05: Darius Garland #10 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts after making a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to defeat the Detroit Pistons, 118-115, at Little Caesars Arena on February 05, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.
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Stat Shows How Dominant Cavs Have Been This Season

  The Cleveland Cavaliers have officially clinched the best record in the Eastern Confer... Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 16: Evan Mobley #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Kenny's Young Stars walks out during team introductions during the 74th NBA All-Star Game at Chase Center on February 16, 2025 in San Francisco, California.
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Evan Mobley Gets Honest About His Case For DPOY Award

  For years, fans and analysts claimed that Evan Mobley was going to be the X factor for... Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago
CLEVELAND, OHIO - FEBRUARY 18: Kendrick Perkins attends the Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game during the 2022 NBA All-Star Weekend at Wolstein Center on February 18, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Kendrick Perkins Gives Cavs Surprising Ranking Among Title Contenders

  The Cleveland Cavaliers have had either the best or the second-best record in the NBA... Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago
SAN ANTONIO - JUNE 10: The Cleveland Cavaliers huddle up before the start of Game Two of the 2007 NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs on June 10, 2007 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas.
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Insider Reveals What Cavs Could Have Traded For Luka Doncic

  The Cleveland Cavaliers have been either the best or the second-best team in the NBA t... Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 23: A detail of Cleveland-Cliffs logo on the jersey of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on December 23, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
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Analysts Get Honest About The Importance Of 1 Cavs Player In The Playoffs

  The Cleveland Cavaliers have been the true definition of a team this season. They h... Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago
CLEVELAND, OHIO - MAY 05: Evan Mobley #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers warms up before Game Seven of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs against the Orlando Magic at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on May 05, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Analyst Says Evan Mobley Should Win Notable NBA Award

  The Cleveland Cavaliers have the best defensive player in the league right now. Eva... Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago
Chicago Bulls v Cleveland Cavaliers - Emirates NBA Cup
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Analyst Has Honest Admission About Cavs Team This Season

  The Cleveland Cavaliers were close to 70 wins this season. They've exceeded most ex... Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago
CLEVELAND, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 14: President of basketball operations Koby Altman of the Cleveland Cavaliers laughs during a press conference introducing Donovan Mitchell at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on September 14, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Analyst Believes Koby Altman Deserves Notable Award

  Not so long ago, fans were urging Koby Altman and the Cleveland Cavaliers to blow thin... Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 27: Sportswriter Brian Windhorst attends a practice session at the 2018 USA Basketball Men's National Team minicamp at the Mendenhall Center at UNLV on July 27, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Brian Windhorst Names 1 Team 'To Worry About' For Cavs In Playoffs

  The Cleveland Cavaliers have been the best team in the Eastern Conference this season.... Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago
Los Angeles Lakers v Cleveland Cavaliers
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Kenny Atkinson Has Honest Admission About Donovan Mitchell's Injury Scare On Sunday

  The Cleveland Cavaliers lost a key game on Sunday, but they could've lost much more th... Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago
Cleveland Cavaliers v Boston Celtics
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Ty Jerome Has Honest Admission About Loss To Kings

  The Cleveland Cavaliers got one of their best players back on Sunday. Ty Jerome mad... Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 13: Domantas Sabonis #10 of the Sacramento Kings dribbles past Jarrett Allen #31 of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first half at Golden 1 Center on November 13, 2023 in Sacramento, California.
Daily News

Fans React To Cavs’ Loss Against Kings

  The Cleveland Cavaliers lost another game they could've and should've won. This is... Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago
Cleveland Cavaliers v Phoenix Suns
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NBA Referee Admits Mistake During Cavs-Kings Matchup

  The Cleveland Cavaliers lost a close one. They could've clinched the best record in... Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago
Cleveland Cavaliers v Sacramento Kings
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Kings HC Praises Cavs After Matchup On Sunday

  The Cleveland Cavaliers have been the team to beat in the Eastern Conference all year... Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - MARCH 28: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers celebrates against the Detroit Pistons during the fourth quarter at Little Caesars Arena on March 28, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.
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Donovan Mitchell Gets Honest About His Injury Scare On Sunday

  The Cleveland Cavaliers could've lost much more than just the game on Sunday night.... Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago
CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 15: A general stadium view during Cleveland Cavaliers players introductions prior to the game against the Toronto Raptors at Quicken Loans Arena on November 15, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Raptors 121-117.
Daily News

Cavs Made Franchise History This Season Against West Opponents

  The Cleveland Cavaliers will come close to 70 wins in a single season. They've had... Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago
CLEVELAND, OHIO - JANUARY 20: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers leads his teammates in the team huddle before the game against the Phoenix Suns at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on January 20, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
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Bruce Drennan Reveals Big Question About Cavs In Playoffs

  The Cleveland Cavaliers have been at the top of the Eastern Conference from start to f... Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago
ORLANDO, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 02: Chuma Okeke #3 of the Orlando Magic poses for a portrait during the 2023-2024 Orlando Magic Media Day at AdventHealth Training Center on October 02, 2023 in Orlando, Florida.
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Chuma Okeke Reveals What Number He Will Wear With Cavs

  The Cleveland Cavaliers have rounded out their roster ahead of the playoffs. They u... Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago


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