http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Thu, 20 Aug 2026 03:56:20 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/08/07/misdemeanor-gun-charge-against-james-harden-dismissed-by-texas-judge/stories/20260807102 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/08/07/misdemeanor-gun-charge-against-james-harden-dismissed-by-texas-judge/stories/20260807102#comments Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:55:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/08/07/misdemeanor-gun-charge-against-james-harden-dismissed-by-texas-judge/stories/20260807102 HOUSTON — A misdemeanor gun charge against All-Star Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden in Texas has been dismissed after he completed an alternative resolution program allowing him to avoid a criminal record, court records show. James Harden arrives before the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, on July 19. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/07/09/donovan-mitchell-signs-4-year-273m-extension-cavaliers/stories/20260709113 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/07/09/donovan-mitchell-signs-4-year-273m-extension-cavaliers/stories/20260709113#comments Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:37:58 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/07/09/donovan-mitchell-signs-4-year-273m-extension-cavaliers/stories/20260709113 The Cleveland Cavaliers have achieved one of their primary aims of the offseason while the wait continues on whether LeBron James will return to the franchise for a third time. Cleveland Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell (45) gestures after hitting a three-point basket in the second half of Game 4 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Detroit Pistons on May 11 in Cleveland. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/07/07/donovan-mitchell-agrees-4-year-273-million-extension-cavaliers/stories/20260707111 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/07/07/donovan-mitchell-agrees-4-year-273-million-extension-cavaliers/stories/20260707111#comments Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:12:47 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/07/07/donovan-mitchell-agrees-4-year-273-million-extension-cavaliers/stories/20260707111 CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell has agreed to a four-year, $273 million contract extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Tuesday. Cleveland Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell (45) gestures after hitting a three-point basket in the second half of Game 4 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Detroit Pistons on May 11 in Cleveland. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/06/29/free-agency-starts-tuesday-in-nba-and-lebron-james-has-eyes-on-him-once-again/stories/20260630054 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/06/29/free-agency-starts-tuesday-in-nba-and-lebron-james-has-eyes-on-him-once-again/stories/20260630054#comments Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:34:57 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/06/29/free-agency-starts-tuesday-in-nba-and-lebron-james-has-eyes-on-him-once-again/stories/20260630054 LOS ANGELES — NBA free agency in 2010: Everyone waited for LeBron James to make a decision. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James salutes public address announcer Lawrence Tanter prior to an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets March 2, 2024, in Los Angeles. Boston Celtics' Jaylen Brown plays during Game 6 in a first-round NBA basketball playoff series April 30, in Philadelphia. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/05/25/cavaliers-overwhelmed-in-game-4-by-knicks-who-sweep-series-and-send-cleveland/stories/20260525099 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/05/25/cavaliers-overwhelmed-in-game-4-by-knicks-who-sweep-series-and-send-cleveland/stories/20260525099#comments Tue, 26 May 2026 10:24:22 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/05/25/cavaliers-overwhelmed-in-game-4-by-knicks-who-sweep-series-and-send-cleveland/stories/20260525099 CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers finally got past the second round and face-planted in the Eastern Conference finals. New York Knicks forward Og Anunoby (8) defense against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) during the first half of Game 4 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series in Cleveland, May 25. New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) and Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) battle for the ball during the first half of Game 4 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series in Cleveland, May 25. Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jaylon Tyson (20) collides with New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) during the first half of Game 4 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series in Cleveland May 25. Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden reacts to a call during the first half of Game 4 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series against the New York Knicks in Cleveland, May 25. Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson yells from the sideline during the first half of Game 4 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series against the New York Knicks in Cleveland, May 25. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/05/23/cavs-knicks-game-3/stories/20260523111 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/05/23/cavs-knicks-game-3/stories/20260523111#comments Sun, 24 May 2026 03:54:58 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/05/23/cavs-knicks-game-3/stories/20260523111 CLEVELAND — Jalen Brunson scored 30 points, Mikal Bridges added 22 and the New York Knicks moved within one game of their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999 with a121-108 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night. New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) defends against Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31). Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce talk with Ahmaad Crump, Cleveland Cavaliers' arena host, during a timeout. New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) shoots against Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1). https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/05/22/cavaliers-seek-more-evan-mobley-east-finals-shift-cleveland-game-3/stories/20260522093 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/05/22/cavaliers-seek-more-evan-mobley-east-finals-shift-cleveland-game-3/stories/20260522093#comments Fri, 22 May 2026 21:58:49 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/05/22/cavaliers-seek-more-evan-mobley-east-finals-shift-cleveland-game-3/stories/20260522093 If the Cleveland Cavaliers are going to dig out of another 2-0 playoff series deficit, they’ll need Evan Mobley to be more aggressive. Cleveland Cavaliers' Evan Mobley, right, drives past New York Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns during the first half of Game 1. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/05/21/hart-knicks-take-command-with-game-2-win-over-cavaliers/stories/20260522069 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/05/21/hart-knicks-take-command-with-game-2-win-over-cavaliers/stories/20260522069#comments Fri, 22 May 2026 03:11:57 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/05/21/hart-knicks-take-command-with-game-2-win-over-cavaliers/stories/20260522069 NEW YORK — Josh Hart scored a playoff career-high 26 points, Jalen Brunson had 19 points and 14 assists, and the New York Knicks moved halfway to their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999 by beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 109-93 on Thursday night. New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) is blocked by Cleveland Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill (5) during the second half of Game 2 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series, May 21, 2026, in New York. New York Knicks' Jalen Brunson (11) drives past Cleveland Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell (45), Evan Mobley (4) and Jarrett Allen (31) during the second half of Game 2 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series, May 21, 2026, in New York. New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) shoots during the second half of Game 2 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, May 21, 2026, in New York. New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) dunks past Cleveland Cavaliers center Evan Mobley (4) during the second half of Game 2 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series, May 21, 2026, in New York. New York Knicks forward Og Anunoby (8) and center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) fight for control of the ball with Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) and forward Dean Wade (32) during the second half of Game 2 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series, May 21, 2026, in New York.