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Mitchell motivated to keep ship afloat as Cavs duo Garland, Mobley out indefinitely

Donovan Mitchell of the Cleveland Cavaliers walks back up court after his team was called on a foul against the Boston Celtics during the second half...

Cleveland find themselves without two of their key starters in Darius Garland (jaw) and Evan Mobley (knee) likely until February and naturally, the microscope will focus on four-time All-Star shooting guard Donovan Mitchell – whose long-term future with the franchise isn’t certain. How will they fare? Continue reading “Mitchell motivated to keep ship afloat as Cavs duo Garland, Mobley out indefinitely”

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Cavaliers 122-99 Jazz: Garland, Mitchell combine for efficient 40-piece against latter’s former ball club

Jordan Clarkson of the Utah Jazz dribbles the ball to the basket around Darius Garland of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the third quarter at Rocket...

Donovan Mitchell led the Cleveland Cavaliers in scoring for the fifth consecutive game, while his backcourt partner Darius Garland supplemented the charge with 17 points and eight assists en route to a comfortable double-digit victory against the unpredictable Utah Jazz – where Mitchell played 384 games over five seasons after being drafted #13 by the franchise in 2017. Continue reading “Cavaliers 122-99 Jazz: Garland, Mitchell combine for efficient 40-piece against latter’s former ball club”

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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?

NBA Star Index: Collin Sexton spoils Kyrie Irving's return; Joel Embiid the variety of Sixers' new spice - CBSSports.com

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 Draft: Minnesota Timberwolves take Anthony Edwards with number 1 pick

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The Minnesota Timberwolves selected Georgia guard Anthony Edwards with the first pick of the rescheduled 2020 NBA draft on Wednesday. Golden State Warriors chose center James Wiseman with the number two pick, before guard LaMelo Ball was taken third by the Charlotte Hornets. Continue reading “NBA Draft: Minnesota Timberwolves take Anthony Edwards with number 1 pick”