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Latest Sporzzio coverage, playoff reads, and explainers about the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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Whitmore can play for Denver during the regular season, but his two-way deal limits his availability. His experience, Cleveland’s remaining salary obligation and the playoff conversion rules explain the arrangement.
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Thompson’s defense already changes playoff game plans. Detroit’s investment depends on preserving that advantage while finding more reliable ways for him to contribute around Cade Cunningham.
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James Harden gave up a $42.3 million option for one season to secure a reported three-year, $97 million agreement with Cleveland. The lower annual average helped the Cavaliers add Peyton Watson first, while a third-year player option and trade kicker give Harden valuable control and protection.
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Cleveland’s reported five-team trade turns Max Strus, Dennis Schröder, draft capital and cash into Peyton Watson and Cam Whitmore. Watson’s four-year, $88 million deal gives the Cavaliers the large two-way wing they wanted, but the unprotected 2031 first-round pick makes this a significant win-now bet. Whitmore’s smaller salary provides first-apron flexibility, though his health and roster status remain uncertain.
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The 2026-27 NBA season begins October 20 with an NBC and Peacock tripleheader and ends April 11. Here are the biggest games, broadcast details and the reason each team initially has only 80 assigned matchups.
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The 2026 NBA Cup begins October 30, sends eight teams to single-elimination play and ends December 11 at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Here are the groups, national TV schedule, tiebreakers and impact on the 82-game season.