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Cavs acquire Donovan Mitchell in surprising summer trade, what does this mean?

Donovan Mitchell’s trade situation is now finalised, after news broke last night confirming the Cleveland Cavaliers – not the New York Knicks – have acquired the three-time All-Star guard, sending three players, a trio of first-round picks and two swaps to Utah in return. All things considered, how will this deal impact both sides and more besides? Continue reading “Cavs acquire Donovan Mitchell in surprising summer trade, what does this mean?”

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Cavaliers’ PG Collin Sexton sidelined indefinitely with left meniscus tear

Collin Sexton of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots the ball against the New York Knicks on November 7, 2021 at Madison Square Garden in New York, New...

The timing couldn’t be much worse. After successive games with less than double-digit scoring, the Cavs’ fourth-year point guard is now bracing himself for an extended period on the sidelines after sustaining a torn meniscus during their win over the New York Knicks at the weekend. Continue reading “Cavaliers’ PG Collin Sexton sidelined indefinitely with left meniscus tear”

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NBA Preview: Cleveland Cavaliers vs Brooklyn Nets – Repeat or revenge?

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Kyrie Irving returned from an unexpected personal pause and scored 37 during his first game alongside Kevin Durant and James Harden, though Brooklyn’s Big 3 couldn’t contain an in-form Collin Sexton, who scored a career-high 42 as the Cleveland Cavaliers earned a 147-135 double-overtime win in the early hours on Thursday. Who will come out on top in the second meeting? Continue reading “NBA Preview: Cleveland Cavaliers vs Brooklyn Nets – Repeat or revenge?”

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NBA Previews: Philadelphia 76ers vs Charlotte Hornets, Magic host Cavaliers

Philadelphia 76ers Playing Faster, Defending Better Under Doc Rivers

Two more NBA match previews as the Philadelphia 76ers (5-1) attempt to earn successive victories over the Charlotte Hornets (2-4), while two Eastern Conference sides with 4-2 records to start the new season clash as the Orlando Magic host a Cleveland Cavaliers team who have caught critics by surprise so far. Who will start the new week with wins in their games? Continue reading “NBA Previews: Philadelphia 76ers vs Charlotte Hornets, Magic host Cavaliers”

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NBA Previews: Pacers-Cavaliers, Wizards-Bulls and Magic-76ers on New Year’s Eve

3 observations: Joel Embiid heroics pushes Sixers past Raptors at home

Read on for three NBA previews ahead of New Year’s Eve, as the 2020-21 season continues. Philadelphia will hope for another big performance by their star center Joel Embiid away to the unbeaten Orlando Magic (4-0), while Indiana and Washington target responses after suffering preventable defeats in their respective games against the Cavaliers and Chicago Bulls next. Continue reading “NBA Previews: Pacers-Cavaliers, Wizards-Bulls and Magic-76ers on New Year’s Eve”

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Kevin Love increasingly unsettled as reports of discontent, team row emerge

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Cleveland Cavaliers’ five-time All-Star Kevin Love is increasingly unsettled – even if he claims otherwise – as trade speculation surrounding the 31-year-old continues to intensify ahead of the February 6 trade deadline. Continue reading “Kevin Love increasingly unsettled as reports of discontent, team row emerge”