http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:58:06 GMT en-us hourly 1 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. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/05/20/harden-knicks-brunson-knicks-cavs-veteran-improbable-comeback/stories/20260520089 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/05/20/harden-knicks-brunson-knicks-cavs-veteran-improbable-comeback/stories/20260520089#comments Wed, 20 May 2026 16:18:25 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/05/20/harden-knicks-brunson-knicks-cavs-veteran-improbable-comeback/stories/20260520089 NEW YORK — James Harden could not stop Jalen Brunson down the stretch and did not have enough offensively to make up for it. Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) reacts after giving a foul to New York Knicks guard Mikal Bridges (25). New York Knicks' Jalen Brunson, bottom, drives past Cleveland Cavaliers' James Harden. New York Knicks' Mikal Bridges, left, covers Cleveland Cavaliers' James Harden. Cleveland Cavaliers' James Harden, bottom left, fouls New York Knicks' Og Anunoby. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/05/18/knicks-cavaliers-open-east-finals-madison-square-garden/stories/20260518109 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/05/18/knicks-cavaliers-open-east-finals-madison-square-garden/stories/20260518109#comments Tue, 19 May 2026 02:19:39 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/05/18/knicks-cavaliers-open-east-finals-madison-square-garden/stories/20260518109 GREENBURGH, N.Y. — Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers were sent to face Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks in a nationally televised season opener and again to kick off Christmas, NBA schedule makers clearly viewing that as the Eastern Conference's marquee matchup. Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) celebrates as he walks off the court. New York Knicks' Miles McBride, left, and Jalen Brunson celebrate. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/05/18/cavs-donovan-mitchell-breaks-through-conference-finals-for-first-time/stories/20260518078 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/05/18/cavs-donovan-mitchell-breaks-through-conference-finals-for-first-time/stories/20260518078#comments Mon, 18 May 2026 18:03:15 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/05/18/cavs-donovan-mitchell-breaks-through-conference-finals-for-first-time/stories/20260518078 Donovan Mitchell is going home after Round 2 of the playoffs again. Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell hugs head coach Kenny Atkinson as he leaves the game against the Detroit Pistons during the fourth quarter. Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) drives past Detroit Pistons forward Paul Reed (7) for a shot. Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) collides with Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (12) while trying to move the ball. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/05/17/mitchell-scores-26-cavaliers-rout-pistons-125-94-game-7/stories/20260517116 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/05/17/mitchell-scores-26-cavaliers-rout-pistons-125-94-game-7/stories/20260517116#comments Mon, 18 May 2026 03:30:12 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/05/17/mitchell-scores-26-cavaliers-rout-pistons-125-94-game-7/stories/20260517116 DETROIT — Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points, Jarrett Allen and Sam Merrill each added 23 and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Detroit Pistons 125-94 on Sunday night in Game 7 to advance to the Eastern Conference finals. Detroit Pistons guard Caris LeVert (8) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) with Pistons center Jalen Duren, right, helping on the play. Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1). Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) takes a shot against Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/05/12/from-4-points-to-tying-a-playoff-record-with-a-39-point-half-donovan-mitchell/stories/20260512080 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/05/12/from-4-points-to-tying-a-playoff-record-with-a-39-point-half-donovan-mitchell/stories/20260512080#comments Tue, 12 May 2026 14:52:09 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/05/12/from-4-points-to-tying-a-playoff-record-with-a-39-point-half-donovan-mitchell/stories/20260512080 CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell had his worst first half in a playoff game since joining the Cleveland Cavaliers in September 2022. 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. Cleveland Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell (45) shoots between Detroit Pistons' Caris LeVert, left, and Ausar Thompson, right, in the second half of Game 4 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series May 11 in Cleveland. Cleveland Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell, right, is fouled by Detroit Pistons' Javonte Green (31) in the first half of Game 4 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series May 11 in Cleveland. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/05/03/allen-ties-career-high-22-points-cavaliers-beat-raptors-114-102-advance/stories/20260503138 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/05/03/allen-ties-career-high-22-points-cavaliers-beat-raptors-114-102-advance/stories/20260503138#comments Mon, 04 May 2026 02:53:44 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/05/03/allen-ties-career-high-22-points-cavaliers-beat-raptors-114-102-advance/stories/20260503138 CLEVELAND — Jarrett Allen tied his playoff career high with 22 points and grabbed 19 rebounds as the Cleveland Cavaliers advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals with a 114-102 victory over the Toronto Raptors in Game 7 of their series Sunday night. Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) shoots next to Toronto Raptors forward Collin Murray-Boyles (12). Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) is fouled by Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell, right. Toronto Raptors guard Jamal Shead (23) shoots over Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) in the first half. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/05/01/barrett-hits-winning-3-pointer-ot-raptors-force-game-7/stories/20260501128 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/05/01/barrett-hits-winning-3-pointer-ot-raptors-force-game-7/stories/20260501128#comments Sat, 02 May 2026 02:58:43 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/cavaliers/2026/05/01/barrett-hits-winning-3-pointer-ot-raptors-force-game-7/stories/20260501128 TORONTO — RJ Barrett hit a 3-pointer with 1.2 seconds remaining in overtime and the Toronto Raptors pushed their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series to a seventh game by beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 112-110 on Friday night. Toronto Raptors' Scottie Barnes celebrates after a play. Cleveland Cavaliers' James Harden (1) drives past Toronto Raptors' Jamison Battle, right. Cleveland Cavaliers' James Harden (1) is surround by Toronto Raptors.