Ethan Sands

Despite a locked standard roster and tight finances, the Cavs are monitoring the waiver wire for two-way contract candidates to address depth needs.

Cleveland Cavs beat reporter and Wine and Gold Talk podcast host Ethan Sands projects the Cavs to win 53 games in 2026-27, navigating a deeper Eastern Conference while relying on roster changes and internal development to fuel another playoff run.

One of the Cavs' main frontcourt pieces is questionable for Cleveland's season opener due to patellar tendinopathy, potentially forcing heavier roles on rotation players against Philadelphia's star-studded lineup.

The Cavaliers open their season against a revamped 76ers squad, offering an early test of whether Cleveland's offseason moves can address the playoff shortcomings exposed by the Knicks.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Basketball returns Thursday, and the Cavs will waste little time finding out where they stand in an Eastern Conference that looks deeper,

The Cavs host the Brooklyn Nets in their home opener Saturday, looking to rebound after a collapse against Philadelphia and prove their championship contention is real.

The Cavs know what their stars can do. But do they fully recognize what makes those stars better? Jarrett Allen does the dirty work, connects the offense and anchors the defense. Cleveland can't afford to take that for granted if they want a real shot at a championship.

After rediscovering his love for the game in Europe, the Cavs' newest addition is returning to the NBA with a different perspective, championship ambitions and a chance to show how far he's come.

The Cavs host the Washington Wizards seeking to build on early-season resilience while learning to close out games decisively rather than surviving late-game drama.

James Harden's veteran composure and leadership are helping the Cleveland Cavaliers build an emotional identity that could change their fortune in the playoffs.