By defeating Chicago on Tuesday, the Cavaliers secured the top seed in the Eastern Conference for the first time since 2016, as ESPN.com relays. “Yeah, I mean I think you celebrate these moments,” head coach Kenny Atkinson said. “You know, we’ll talk about going forward, what that looks like, but today, tonight we celebrate. And, you know, I think the guys are super happy in … [Read more...] about Cavaliers Clinch Top Seed In Eastern Conference
Donovan Mitchell Returns To Game After Injury Scare
The Cavaliers missed a chance to clinch the best record in the East on Sunday night, but they’re relieved that Donovan Mitchell‘s left ankle injury wasn’t as bad as it first appeared to be, writes Joe Vardon of The Athletic. Mitchell turned the ankle early in the third quarter of a loss to Sacramento when he stepped on the back on Keon Ellis‘s foot. He fell to the court in … [Read more...] about Donovan Mitchell Returns To Game After Injury Scare
Central Notes: Mitchell, Niang, LeVert, White, Dupree, Cunningham
If the Cavaliers clinch the top seed in the Eastern Conference on Tuesday, they’ll do it without Donovan Mitchell. The star guard is listed as out against the Bulls due to an ankle sprain, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com tweets. Mitchell was injured on Sunday when he stepped on Keon Ellis’s foot during a loss to the Kings. We have more from the Central Division: The trade that … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Mitchell, Niang, LeVert, White, Dupree, Cunningham
Cavaliers To Sign Chuma Okeke
10:10 pm: Okeke’s deal with the Cavaliers will include a second-year team option, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). 7:52 pm: The Cavaliers and Chuma Okeke have reached a contract agreement, according to Shams Charania of ESPN, who reports (via Twitter) that the 6’7″ forward will fill the open spot on Cleveland’s 15-man roster. Okeke, the 16th overall pick in … [Read more...] about Cavaliers To Sign Chuma Okeke
Central Notes: Allen, Okoro, Ball, Budenholzer, Williams
With the playoffs approaching, Jarrett Allen and Isaac Okoro are playing at a peak level for the Cavaliers. Allen is shooting 77.8 percent from the field over the last six games, while Okoro has impacted recent games with his hustle plays and defense, Joe Vardon of The Athletic notes. Allen, who has appeared in every game this season, missed most of last season’s playoff run … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Allen, Okoro, Ball, Budenholzer, Williams