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Analyst Has Brutal Admission About Jarrett Allen's Role With Cavs

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - MARCH 23: Jarrett Allen #31 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on before a game against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center on March 23, 2025 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Ernesto Cova • 11 months ago
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Emoni Bates Reacts To Shaq's Message About Him

CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 13: Emoni Bates #21 of the Cleveland Cavaliers celebrates after scoring during the third quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Rocket Arena on April 13, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Pacers defeated the Cavaliers 126-118 in double overtime. Ernesto Cova • 11 months ago
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Analyst Names 1 Western Conference Team A 'Potential Suitor' For Darius Garland

Cleveland Cavaliers v Washington Wizards Ernesto Cova • 11 months ago
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Analyst Reveals A Big Concern About Cavs Losing Key Assistant Coaches

CLEVELAND, OH - APRIL 10: Flames shoot out of the Jumbotron before the start of the Cleveland Cavaliers home game against the Toronto Raptors at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on April 10, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. Ernesto Cova • 11 months ago
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Shaq Calls Out Cavs' GM For Questionable Decision

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: Shaquille O'Neal attends Warner Bros. Discovery’s 2025 Upfront arrivals at The Theater at Madison Square Garden on May 14, 2025 in New York City. Ernesto Cova • 11 months ago
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NBA Insider Shuts Down Cavs, Magic Trade Rumors

ORLANDO, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 25: De'Andre Hunter #12 of the Cleveland Cavaliers dribbles the ball against Franz Wagner #22 of the Orlando Magic during the fourth quarter at Kia Center on February 25, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. 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 • 11 months ago
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Key Rotational Player Named Cavs' 'No. 1 Offseason Priority'

Cleveland Cavaliers v Chicago Bulls Ernesto Cova • 11 months ago
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Analyst Calls For Cavs, Koby Altman To 'Do Something' In Offseason

INDEPENDENCE, OHIO - JULY 01: President of basketball operations Koby Altman of the Cleveland Cavaliers answers questions from the media during a press conference introducing new head coach Kenny Atkinson at Cleveland Clinic Courts on July 01, 2024, in Independence, Ohio. Ernesto Cova • 11 months ago
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Analyst Makes Strong Case For Cavs To 'Run It Back' Next Season

Chicago Bulls v Cleveland Cavaliers - Emirates NBA Cup Ernesto Cova • 11 months ago
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Cavs Assistant Coach Linked To Big Western Conference Move

CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 25: Fans look on before Game Six of the 2018 NBA Eastern Conference Finals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Boston Celtics at Quicken Loans Arena on May 25, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. Ernesto Cova • 12 months ago
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Insider Reveals Why Cavs Are In 'Very Good Shape' For The Future

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 • 12 months ago
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Cavs Urged To 'Make A Move' This Offseason

CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 28: A general stadium view during player introductions prior to the game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Oklahoma City Thunder at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on October 28, 2023 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 • 12 months ago
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Cavs All-Star Has Passed Kyrie Irving In Unexpected Stat

Dallas Mavericks v Cleveland Cavaliers Ernesto Cova • 12 months ago
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Insider Reveals Harsh Truth About Cavs Compared To Top NBA Teams

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 • 12 months ago
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Insider Makes Case For Cavs To Trade Darius Garland

Cleveland Cavaliers v Boston Celtics Ernesto Cova • 12 months ago
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Insider Has Brutal Admission About Darius Garland

PORTLAND, OREGON - MARCH 25: Darius Garland #10 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts during the fourth quarter of the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center on March 25, 2025 in Portland, Oregon. The Cleveland Cavaliers won 122-111. Ernesto Cova • 12 months ago
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Former Player Makes Case For Cavs To 'Run It Back' Next Season

Detroit Pistons v Cleveland Cavaliers Ernesto Cova • 12 months ago
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Jaylon Tyson Reveals Honest Thoughts About His Rookie Year

CLEVELAND, OHIO - DECEMBER 21: Jaylon Tyson #24 of the Cleveland Cavaliers dunks against Adem Bona #30 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on December 21, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. Ernesto Cova • 12 months ago
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Analyst Urges Cavs To Make 'Hard Change' With Roster

CLEVELAND, OH - APRIL 10: Cleveland Cavaliers players celebrate a three pointer from the bench at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on April 10, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. Ernesto Cova • 12 months ago
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Robert Horry Reveals How Cavs Can Unlock More Of Evan Mobley

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 09: Former NBA player Robert Horry attends the championship game of the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament between the Indiana Pacers and the Los Angeles Lakers at T-Mobile Arena on December 09, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Lakers defeated the Pacers 123-109. Ernesto Cova • 12 months ago
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Analyst Urges Cavs To Make Big Move With 2 Key Players

Orlando Magic v Cleveland Cavaliers - Game Two Ernesto Cova • 12 months ago
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Analysts Believe Cavs Need Major Roster Move To Win NBA Finals

Game 4: San Antonio Spurs v Cleveland Cavaliers Ernesto Cova • 12 months ago
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Former Cavs Coach Ranked Among Most Shocking NBA Firings

CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 26: Head coach David Blatt of the Cleveland Cavaliers celebrates after defeating the Atlanta Hawks during Game Four of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2015 NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena on May 26, 2015 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Hawks 118-88. Ernesto Cova • 12 months ago
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Analyst Argues Evan Mobley Should Replace 1 All-NBA First Team Player

PORTLAND, OREGON - MARCH 25: Evan Mobley #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers dunks the ball during the second quarter of the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center on March 25, 2025 in Portland, Oregon. Ernesto Cova • 12 months ago
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Insider Reveals What Cavs' 'No. 1 Priority' Should Be In Free Agency

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 • 12 months ago
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Former Cavs Assistant Has Landed A New Coaching Job

Phoenix Suns v Cleveland Cavaliers Ernesto Cova • 12 months ago
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Cavs Linked To Interesting Big Man Prospect In Latest Mock Draft

NBA commissioner Adam Silver announces a pick by the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2022 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2022 in 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 • 12 months ago
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Insider Reveals Donovan Mitchell's Importance To Cavs

Dallas Mavericks v Cleveland Cavaliers Ernesto Cova • 12 months ago
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Cavs Linked To Interesting SG Prospect In Latest NBA Mock Draft

CLEVELAND, OH - APRIL 25: A fan waits for Game Five of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Indiana Pacers during the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena on April 25, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. Ernesto Cova • 12 months ago
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Analyst Says He's 'Afraid' To Move On From 1 Cavs Player

CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 16: Cleveland Cavaliers shirts sit on chairs before Game 6 of the 2016 NBA Finals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors at Quicken Loans Arena on June 16, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. Ernesto Cova • 12 months ago
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - MARCH 23: Jarrett Allen #31 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on before a game against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center on March 23, 2025 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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Analyst Has Brutal Admission About Jarrett Allen's Role With Cavs

  The Cleveland Cavaliers have some things to figure out before next season. First, t... Ernesto Cova • 11 months ago
CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 13: Emoni Bates #21 of the Cleveland Cavaliers celebrates after scoring during the third quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Rocket Arena on April 13, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Pacers defeated the Cavaliers 126-118 in double overtime.
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Emoni Bates Reacts To Shaq's Message About Him

  Not so long ago, Emoni Bates looked like a potential NBA superstar. Unfortunately,... Ernesto Cova • 11 months ago
Cleveland Cavaliers v Washington Wizards
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Analyst Names 1 Western Conference Team A 'Potential Suitor' For Darius Garland

  The Cleveland Cavaliers have to consider all of their options in the offseason. The... Ernesto Cova • 11 months ago
CLEVELAND, OH - APRIL 10: Flames shoot out of the Jumbotron before the start of the Cleveland Cavaliers home game against the Toronto Raptors at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on April 10, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Analyst Reveals A Big Concern About Cavs Losing Key Assistant Coaches

  The Cleveland Cavaliers were so close to glory this season. They took the NBA by st... Ernesto Cova • 11 months ago
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: Shaquille O'Neal attends Warner Bros. Discovery’s 2025 Upfront arrivals at The Theater at Madison Square Garden on May 14, 2025 in New York City.
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Shaq Calls Out Cavs' GM For Questionable Decision

  A couple of years ago, the Cleveland Cavaliers took a flier on Emoni Bates. He was... Ernesto Cova • 11 months ago
ORLANDO, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 25: De'Andre Hunter #12 of the Cleveland Cavaliers dribbles the ball against Franz Wagner #22 of the Orlando Magic during the fourth quarter at Kia Center on February 25, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. 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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NBA Insider Shuts Down Cavs, Magic Trade Rumors

  The Cleveland Cavaliers need to toughen up. Team executive Koby Altman claimed that... Ernesto Cova • 11 months ago
Cleveland Cavaliers v Chicago Bulls
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Key Rotational Player Named Cavs' 'No. 1 Offseason Priority'

  The Cleveland Cavaliers have plenty of issues to address in the offseason. Not many... Ernesto Cova • 11 months ago
INDEPENDENCE, OHIO - JULY 01: President of basketball operations Koby Altman of the Cleveland Cavaliers answers questions from the media during a press conference introducing new head coach Kenny Atkinson at Cleveland Clinic Courts on July 01, 2024, in Independence, Ohio.
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Analyst Calls For Cavs, Koby Altman To 'Do Something' In Offseason

  The Cleveland Cavaliers are a great team on paper. Outside of a backup big man, the... Ernesto Cova • 11 months ago
Chicago Bulls v Cleveland Cavaliers - Emirates NBA Cup
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Analyst Makes Strong Case For Cavs To 'Run It Back' Next Season

  The Cleveland Cavaliers cruised their way through the Eastern Conference this season.... Ernesto Cova • 11 months ago
CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 25: Fans look on before Game Six of the 2018 NBA Eastern Conference Finals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Boston Celtics at Quicken Loans Arena on May 25, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Cavs Assistant Coach Linked To Big Western Conference Move

  The Cleveland Cavaliers just lost one of their key coaches. Jordan Ott will get his... Ernesto Cova • 12 months 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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Insider Reveals Why Cavs Are In 'Very Good Shape' For The Future

  The Cleveland Cavaliers are coming off their best season since the end of the LeBron J... Ernesto Cova • 12 months ago
CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 28: A general stadium view during player introductions prior to the game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Oklahoma City Thunder at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on October 28, 2023 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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Cavs Urged To 'Make A Move' This Offseason

  The Cleveland Cavaliers are in a tough position right now. They're not bad enough t... Ernesto Cova • 12 months ago
Dallas Mavericks v Cleveland Cavaliers
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Cavs All-Star Has Passed Kyrie Irving In Unexpected Stat

  It feels like it was ages ago when Kyrie Irving played for the Cleveland Cavaliers.... Ernesto Cova • 12 months 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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Insider Reveals Harsh Truth About Cavs Compared To Top NBA Teams

  The Cleveland Cavaliers looked poised to compete at the highest level this season.... Ernesto Cova • 12 months ago
Cleveland Cavaliers v Boston Celtics
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Insider Makes Case For Cavs To Trade Darius Garland

  The Cleveland Cavaliers have to make some moves. They can't expect things to be dif... Ernesto Cova • 12 months ago
PORTLAND, OREGON - MARCH 25: Darius Garland #10 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts during the fourth quarter of the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center on March 25, 2025 in Portland, Oregon. The Cleveland Cavaliers won 122-111.
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Insider Has Brutal Admission About Darius Garland

  The Cleveland Cavaliers need to bolster their backcourt defense. Donovan Mitchell i... Ernesto Cova • 12 months ago
Detroit Pistons v Cleveland Cavaliers
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Former Player Makes Case For Cavs To 'Run It Back' Next Season

  The Cleveland Cavaliers were surprisingly good this season. While most people agree... Ernesto Cova • 12 months ago
CLEVELAND, OHIO - DECEMBER 21: Jaylon Tyson #24 of the Cleveland Cavaliers dunks against Adem Bona #30 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on December 21, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Jaylon Tyson Reveals Honest Thoughts About His Rookie Year

  The Cleveland Cavaliers are coming off an outstanding season. However, that wasn't... Ernesto Cova • 12 months ago
CLEVELAND, OH - APRIL 10: Cleveland Cavaliers players celebrate a three pointer from the bench at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on April 10, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Analyst Urges Cavs To Make 'Hard Change' With Roster

  The Cleveland Cavaliers were one of the best teams in basketball this season. They... Ernesto Cova • 12 months ago
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 09: Former NBA player Robert Horry attends the championship game of the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament between the Indiana Pacers and the Los Angeles Lakers at T-Mobile Arena on December 09, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Lakers defeated the Pacers 123-109.
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Robert Horry Reveals How Cavs Can Unlock More Of Evan Mobley

  The Cleveland Cavaliers have a potential superstar on their roster, and it's not Donov... Ernesto Cova • 12 months ago
Orlando Magic v Cleveland Cavaliers - Game Two
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Analyst Urges Cavs To Make Big Move With 2 Key Players

  The Cleveland Cavaliers are on the verge of championship contention. As such, they... Ernesto Cova • 12 months ago
Game 4: San Antonio Spurs v Cleveland Cavaliers
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Analysts Believe Cavs Need Major Roster Move To Win NBA Finals

  The Cleveland Cavaliers were the best team in the Eastern Conference this season. A... Ernesto Cova • 12 months ago
CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 26: Head coach David Blatt of the Cleveland Cavaliers celebrates after defeating the Atlanta Hawks during Game Four of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2015 NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena on May 26, 2015 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Hawks 118-88.
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Former Cavs Coach Ranked Among Most Shocking NBA Firings

  The Cleveland Cavaliers once had one of the most accomplished coaches from Europe in t... Ernesto Cova • 12 months ago
PORTLAND, OREGON - MARCH 25: Evan Mobley #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers dunks the ball during the second quarter of the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center on March 25, 2025 in Portland, Oregon.
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Analyst Argues Evan Mobley Should Replace 1 All-NBA First Team Player

  The Cleveland Cavaliers won the second-most games in the NBA this season. They had... Ernesto Cova • 12 months 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.
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Insider Reveals What Cavs' 'No. 1 Priority' Should Be In Free Agency

  The Cleveland Cavaliers have a deep roster, and, for the most part, they have everythi... Ernesto Cova • 12 months ago
Phoenix Suns v Cleveland Cavaliers
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Former Cavs Assistant Has Landed A New Coaching Job

  The Cleveland Cavaliers just lost one of their key assistants. According to a repor... Ernesto Cova • 12 months ago
NBA commissioner Adam Silver announces a pick by the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2022 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2022 in 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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Cavs Linked To Interesting Big Man Prospect In Latest Mock Draft

  The Cleveland Cavaliers have to add more size and strength to their roster. Their l... Ernesto Cova • 12 months ago
Dallas Mavericks v Cleveland Cavaliers
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Insider Reveals Donovan Mitchell's Importance To Cavs

  The Cleveland Cavaliers need to consider all their options right now. They failed t... Ernesto Cova • 12 months ago
CLEVELAND, OH - APRIL 25: A fan waits for Game Five of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Indiana Pacers during the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena on April 25, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Cavs Linked To Interesting SG Prospect In Latest NBA Mock Draft

  The Cleveland Cavaliers need to find NBA-ready players in the upcoming draft. They... Ernesto Cova • 12 months ago
CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 16: Cleveland Cavaliers shirts sit on chairs before Game 6 of the 2016 NBA Finals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors at Quicken Loans Arena on June 16, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Analyst Says He's 'Afraid' To Move On From 1 Cavs Player

  The Cleveland Cavaliers have to figure out what to do with this roster. They have t... Ernesto Cova • 12 months ago


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