Latest Cleveland Cavaliers News

On the road: Plenty of NBA teams mixing the grind of training camp with resort life

Oct. 03, 2024 16:11 PM EDT

BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers were hitting golf balls into a lake and some people couldn't figure out why. Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat played dominoes in the Bahamas until the wee hours of the morning. The Golden State Warriors sprawled out on a Hawaiian lawn for some morning...

Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell relieved to be in Cleveland for long haul after signing extension

Sep. 30, 2024 16:22 PM EDT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell carried a heavy burden last season, the weight of expectations and speculation about his future combining to make every move on and off the court a challenge. It's been lifted. The All-Star guard is freed. “I can come in here now...

Cavaliers and free agent forward Isaac Okoro agree to 3-year, $38 million deal, AP source says

Sep. 14, 2024 15:29 PM EDT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Restricted free agent forward Isaac Okoro has agreed to re-sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers on a three-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Saturday. Okoro's new deal is worth $38 million, according to the person who...

Cavaliers, center Tristan Thompson agree to 1-year contract for 2024 season, AP source says

Sep. 06, 2024 12:24 PM EDT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Free agent center Tristan Thompson has agreed to a one-year contract to continue his second stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Friday. The 33-year-old Thompson returned to the Cavs last season...

Diamond Sports will continue to broadcast NHL, NBA games through upcoming season

Aug. 23, 2024 20:48 PM EDT

HOUSTON (AP) — The largest broadcaster of regional sports networks across the country will continue to televise games for more than a dozen NBA teams and nine NHL teams through the 2024-2025 season even as it moves through bankruptcy proceedings, according to court filings on Friday. ...

Cleveland Cavaliers founder and former Guardians owner Nick Mileti dies at 93

Aug. 22, 2024 18:17 PM EDT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Nick Mileti, who helped found the Cleveland Cavaliers and became a prominent figure in the city's sports landscape in the 1970s, has died. He was 93. Mileti died in his sleep Wednesday in Rocky River, Ohio, according to a spokesman for the Cleveland Guardians, one...

Cavaliers, center Jarrett Allen agree to 3-year, $91 million contract extension, AP source says

Jul. 31, 2024 18:25 PM EDT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen has agreed to a three-year, $91 million contract extension with Cleveland, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday. Allen, who has become indispensable for the Cavs as well as one of the Eastern...

Evan Mobley, Cavaliers agree on 5-year, $224 million rookie contract extension, AP source says

Jul. 20, 2024 23:39 PM EDT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley has agreed to a five-year, $224 million contract extension with Cleveland, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Saturday night. Mobley has blossomed into one of the NBA's brightest young stars since...

Bronny James continues promising play with 13 points in Lakers' 93-89 win over Cavaliers

Jul. 18, 2024 23:34 PM EDT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Lakers rookie Bronny James put together his second promising Summer League performance in a row Thursday night, scoring 13 points in Los Angeles' 93-89 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The son NBA career scoring leader LeBron James had eight first-half points...

J.B. Bickerstaff says there's proof he can turn around Pistons after doing it with Cavaliers

Jul. 10, 2024 15:12 PM EDT

DETROIT (AP) — J.B. Bickerstaff believes he can be the coach to finally turn around the Detroit Pistons, a once-proud franchise that has had the NBA's worst record the last two seasons. The Pistons, who have lost a league-record 14 straight playoff games dating to 2008, hired...