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• Evan Mobley Continuing Post-All-Star Surge After Being Challenged By Kenny Atkinson

Cleveland Cavaliers big man Evan Mobley recorded a season-best 34 points and 17 rebounds Monday against the Utah Jazz, the latest statement performance in a remarkable second-half turnaround fueled by an All-Star break conversation with head coach Kenny Atkinson. Mobley shot 15 of 21 from the field, adding three blocks in the 122-113 victory. All shot attempts came inside the paint, including nine...2026
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• Cavs Notes: Donovan Mitchell, Jaylon Tyson, Kenny Atkinson

Donovan Mitchell returned to the lineup Saturday after missing one game with an eye bruise, finishing with 27 points on 23 shots in the Cavaliers’ five-point road win over the Pelicans. Mitchell sustained the injury earlier in the week during a practice collision with teammate Evan Mobley. “He was having issues last game, like blurry […] The post Cavs Notes: Donovan Mitchell, Jaylon Ty...2026
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• Donovan Mitchell Sits Win Over Bulls With Bruised Left Eye; Jarrett Allen To Remain Out Saturday

Donovan Mitchell sat the Cleveland Cavaliers' 115-110 win over the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night with a bruised left eye. Mitchell collided with Evan Mobley during practice earlier this week. Mitchell played through the injury on Tuesday against the Bucks but shot 4-14 from the field. "He was having issues last game, like blurry [vision]," Cleveland coach Kenny Atkinson said on Thursday. "It's...2026
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• How To Watch Philadelphia 76ers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: Stream, TV, And Game Analysis

Entering this contest with a 39-25 record, the Cleveland Cavaliers currently occupy the fourth seed in the conference, maintaining a position as a legitimate contender under the guidance of head coach Kenny Atkinson and general manager Koby Altman. The Cavaliers have established themselves as an offensive powerhouse during the 2025-26 campaign, ranking third in the NBA in both points per gam...2026
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• Kenny Atkinson provides positive injury updates for Donovan Mitchell and other injured Cavaliers

The Cavs could be seeing several key players returning to the lineup on Sunday....2026
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• Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson on Jarrett Allen injury: ‘He wants to play every game’

The Cavaliers have yet to deliver more clarity on the right knee injury that forced center Jarrett Allen to exit Tuesday’s win over the Detroit Pistons. They may be waiting on that clarity themselves. After the game, coach Kenny Atkinson said it appears to be the result of simple contact. “He got a knee-to-knee,” Atkinson […] The post Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson on Jarrett Allen injury: ‘He wants t...2026
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• Kenny Atkinson didn’t have injury update on Jarrett Allen after Cavs win over Pistons

We know it’s a contact injury, but that’s about it....2026
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• Cavs’ Jarrett Allen after exiting: ‘I’ll be all right’

Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen offered words of hope after exiting Tuesday’s 113-109 home win over the Pistons. ”I’ll be all right,” Allen told Tom Withers of the Associated Press. Allen departed about midway through the third quarter with what the Cavs called a right knee injury. ”He got a knee-to-knee,” coach Kenny Atkinson said. “That’s […] The post Cavs’ Jarrett Allen after exiting: ‘I’l...2026
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• James Harden Returns To Cavs' Lineup After Missing Two Games With Fractured Thumb

James Harden returned to the Cleveland Cavaliers' lineup on Sunday after missing two games with a fractured thumb. Harden finished with 22 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists in the Cavs' 106-102 win over the Nets. "You could see in the first half he's not 100%, obviously," Cleveland coach Kenny Atkinson said. "I thought in the second half though he had that stretch there where we were strugg...2026
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• James Harden, Donovan Mitchell Miss Loss To Pistons

James Harden and Donovan Mitchell missed the Cleveland Cavaliers' 122-119 overtime loss to the Detroit Pistons on Friday. Both players have now missed two straight games. Mitchell is currently day-to-day with a strained groin. "We don't love soft tissue injuries, obviously," head coach Kenny Atkinson said on Friday. "The feedback I'm getting is that it's not a long-term thing." Harden has not play...2026
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Latest Kenny Atkinson news and rumors

• Latest on Donovan Mitchell, Cavs

The Cavaliers limped into Detroit, but maybe they won’t limp for long. Coach Kenny Atkinson offered at least a little optimism on Donovan Mitchell’s groin injury, telling reporters, that he does not believe it’s a “long-term thing,” via Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com. That qualifies as good news, considering the current state of the roster. Mitchell […] The post Latest on Donovan Mitchell, Cav...2026
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• How To Watch Cleveland Cavaliers Vs. Detroit Pistons: TV Channels, Streaming, and Game Preview

The matchup between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Detroit Pistons on February 27, 2026, serves as a pivotal moment in the 2025-26 NBA calendar, occurring during the critical post-All-Star break stretch where playoff seeding begins to solidify. This game represents more than a regional rivalry; it is a battle for Eastern Conference supremacy between the top-seeded Pistons and a fourth-seede...2026
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• Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson: Max Strus ‘trending positive toward season debut

CLEVELAND — The Cavaliers are still playing the long game with Max Strus, but the tone around his recovery continues to improve. Coach Kenny Atkinson said Tuesday that Strus is “trending positive” as he works toward his season debut following offseason foot surgery, adding that he’s been both pleased and “surprised” by how the veteran […] The post Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson: Max Strus ‘...2026
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• Darius Garland Leaves Win Over Sixers With Foot Injury, Doubtful For Friday

Darius Garland left the Cleveland Cavaliers' 133-107 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday in the third quarter with a right foot injury. Garland had the ball stolen from him and remained down on the court before limping to the bench. Garland has been dealing with turf toe in his left foot throughout the season. Donovan Mitchell said that Garland was "in good spirits" after the game. Sam M...2026
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• Kenny Atkinson Not On Hot Seat Despite Cavaliers' Struggles

Cleveland Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson is not on the hot seat despite the team's poor start to the season, multiple league sources with direct knowledge of the franchise's thinking told The Athletic. The reigning NBA Coach of the Year remains secure in his position even as the Cavs entered Tuesday at 16-14 and in seventh place in the Eastern Conference. Decision-makers, coaches and players are u...2025
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• Heat Virtually Eliminate Pick-And-Rolls In Revolutionary Offensive Transformation

The Miami Heat have implemented a radical offensive system that virtually eliminates pick-and-rolls and screens, putting the team on pace to shatter NBA records for fewest such actions per 100 possessions. Erik Spoelstra hired consultant Noah LaRoche to install a Constraints-Led Approach emphasizing constant cutting and transition over traditional set plays. Miami is running only 15 pick-and-rolls...2025
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• Cavs’ Darius Garland could return Friday vs. Pacers

The Cavaliers could get Darius Garland back on Friday night as they stay at home to face the struggling Pacers. Garland is listed as questionable after missing five straight games with a left great toe injury. Coach Kenny Atkinson said this week that the two-time All-Star is “really close” to returning. Jarrett Allen is also […] The post Cavs’ Darius Garland could return Friday vs. Pac...2025
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• Evan Mobley Expands Leadership Role, Adds Vocal Edge
Cleveland Cavaliers big man Evan Mobley has embraced meditation before every game and added game-day weightlifting to manage mounting expectations in his fifth NBA season, using both practices to stay grounded as he expands his offensive role. The 24-year-old reigning Defensive Player of the Year is averaging 18.9 points and 8.8 rebounds while shouldering more responsibility following guard Ty Jer...2025
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• Cavaliers Prepared To Remain In Second Apron Through 2026-27 Even Without Title

Koby Altman and the Cleveland Cavaliers face no championship mandate this season despite being the NBA's only team above the second apron, according to league sources. The franchise is prepared to maintain its core group and remain above the restrictive luxury tax threshold through 2027 if necessary. Cleveland currently carries a payroll above the second apron, which limits trade flexibility and r...2025
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• Cavaliers’ Darius Garland Exits OT Loss To Heat After Reinjuring Toe
Darius Garland left the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 140-138 overtime loss to the Miami Heat during the third quarter Monday night after reinjuring the left big toe injury that required offseason surgery. “Yeah, I haven’t gotten an update yet,” Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson told reporters after the game. “Obviously couldn’t continue, took a fall there and tried […...2025
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• Darius Garland Leave Loss To Heat With Toe Injury
Darius Garland left the Cleveland Cavaliers' 140-138 overtime loss to the Miami Heat in the third quarter due to a toe injury in his left foot. It is not clear whether Garland reaggravated the same toe injury that forced him to undergo surgery this offseason. "Yeah, I haven't gotten an update yet," Cleveland coach Kenny Atkinson said after the game. "Obviously couldn't continue, took a fall there...2025
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• Cavs’ Darius Garland, Jarrett Allen, Sam Merrill upgraded to questionable

The Cavaliers are finally starting to look like the Cavaliers again. Darius Garland (toe), Jarrett Allen (finger), and Sam Merrill (hip) have all been upgraded to questionable for Wednesday’s home game vs. the 76ers, per the NBA’s injury report. This is notable because coach Kenny Atkinson essentially hinted on Tuesday that Garland is right there. […] The post Cavs’ Darius Garland, Jar...2025
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• Darius Garland Expected To Make Season Debut Wednesday
Darius Garland is expected to make his season debut from offseason toe surgery on Wednesday when the Cleveland Cavaliers play the Philadelphia 76ers. Garland was limited by the toe injury during last year's playoffs. Garland has been ramping up in recent weeks and began to practice with the Cavaliers this week. Kenny Atkinson has said repeatedly over the past week that Garland is "close" to making...2025
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• Evan Mobley's Expanded Role Emphasized By Cavaliers After Consecutive Playoff Exits
The Cleveland Cavaliers are doubling down on their commitment to make Evan Mobley the centerpiece of their offense after consecutive second-round playoff exits. Donovan Mitchell said he has been in constant communication with Mobley about increasing his offensive responsibilities this season. Mitchell's usage rate spiked to 37.2% during last season's playoffs, the highest of any player. The spike ...2025
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• Darius Garland 'Close' To Making Season Debut
Darius Garland is "close" to returning to the Cleveland Cavaliers lineup, according to head coach Kenny Atkinson. Garland was recently assigned to the G League's Cleveland Charge in order to begin his ramp-up process for a return. "Today he went through the full shootaround, so we're getting close here. Really close. ... I think there's been no setbacks, not even any soreness or anything," said At...2025
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• Cavs’ Sam Merrill out vs Celtics; Darius Garland assigned to Charge

The Cavaliers will be without Sam Merrill on Wednesday in Boston, as the sharpshooter continues to deal with a right hip contusion, per Souichi Terada of MassLive. Merrill suffered the injury in Monday’s win at Detroit after colliding with Evan Mobley and exited in the third quarter. “He’s hurting,” coach Kenny Atkinson said, via Spencer […] The post Cavs’ Sam Merrill out vs Celtics; Darius ...2025
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• Cavs’ Sam Merrill exits win over Pistons with hip injury

Sam Merrill exited in the third quarter of the Cavaliers’ 116-95 win over the Pistons on Monday with a right hip contusion and did not return. The injury occurred earlier in the game when Merrill collided with Evan Mobley. Coach Kenny Atkinson said it appears to be a hip pointer, calling it painful but not […] The post Cavs’ Sam Merrill exits win over Pistons with hip injury appeared f...2025
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• Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson supports idea of trimming NBA schedule

The Cavaliers just completed their first back-to-back, their third game in four nights, and coach Kenny Atkinson believes that stretch says plenty about a bigger issue across the NBA. As Ethan Sands of Cleveland.com wrote, injuries are mounting throughout the league, and the grind of an 82-game schedule is catching up to players faster than […] The post Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson supports idea of ...2025
• Cavs’ Darius Garland received a positive injury update from head coach Kenny Atkinson
The Cleveland Cavaliers have the core of their lineup returning for the 2025-26 season. That includes Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, DeAndre Hunter, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen. However, one player could miss time to start the year. Late in the 2024-25 season, Cavs guard Darius Garland suffered a toe injury. He had offseason surgery in […] The post Cavs’ Darius Garland received ...2025
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• Injury Notes: Garland, Suggs, Adebayo, Bucks, Pacers, Thiero
Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland took an important step forward in his recovery from toe surgery by participating in a 5-on-5 contact scrimmage on Tuesday, writes Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com (subscription required). While head coach Kenny Atkinson referred to as a positive development, he cautioned that it doesn’t mean Garland’s return is imminent. “It was […]...2025
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