MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Matthew Dellavedova is returning from the NBA to reunite with Melbourne United in Australia's National Basketball League.
The 32-year-old guard agreed Wednesday to a two-year deal with United.
Nick Gilbert, son of Cavaliers owner, dies at 26
May 7, 2023 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — Nicolas “Nick” Gilbert, the son of Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert who became the team's good luck charm at NBA draft lotteries, has died. He was 26.
A funeral announcement posted by the Ira Kaufman Chapel in Southfield, Michigan, said Gilbert died Saturday “peacefully at home surrounded by family.”
Cavs backing coach J.B. Bickerstaff despite 1st-round flop
April 28, 2023 GMTINDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) — The Cavaliers got blown out. J.B. Bickerstaff held on.
Cleveland's coach has the organization's backing — and his job appears to be safe for now — despite a swift first-round exit in the NBA playoffs.
Cavaliers enter early offseason after short playoff stay
April 28, 2023 GMTINDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) — The constant, thumping sound of bouncing basketballs, lively chatter and squeaking sneakers on the floors inside the Cavaliers' training facility were replaced by an eerie stillness and silence on Thursday.
Knicks show toughness, togetherness in overpowering Cavs
April 27, 2023 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — While their only All-Star was back in the locker room getting treatment on his injured ankle, the New York Knicks barely missed a beat.
Butler, Heat oust No. 1-seeded Bucks, advance to face Knicks
April 27, 2023 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Jimmy Butler scored 42 points and the Miami Heat staged a second straight stunning fourth-quarter rally before winning 128-126 in overtime on Wednesday night in Game 5 to complete an upset of the top-seeded Bucks in their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series.
Knicks advance to second round, down Cavs 106-95 in Game 5
April 27, 2023 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — Once he and his teammates were done finishing off the Cavs, Jalen Brunson slipped on a T-shirt with a photo of former Knicks All-Star John Starks on the front screaming while hanging from the rim.
Knicks’ Randle aggravates ankle injury in Game 5
April 27, 2023 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — New York Knicks All-Star forward Julius Randle aggravated a left ankle injury late in the first half of Game 5 on Wednesday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Randle, who missed the final five games of the regular season and has been slowed in the playoffs, went down with 1:17 left in the half and the Knicks leading by double digits.
Bucks, Grizzlies, Cavs hope home helps stave off elimination
April 25, 2023 GMTThe Milwaukee Bucks, Memphis Grizzlies and Cleveland Cavaliers are hoping there's truly no place like home.
The teams that earned home-court advantage in the first round of the NBA playoffs risk having their seasons end Wednesday night on their home floors.
Mitchell, Cavs remain confident despite 3-1 hole to Knicks
April 25, 2023 GMTINDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) — Donovan Mitchell launched his final post-practice jumper, flashed two thumbs-ups and grabbed a water bottle before slowly walking across the court to a media session ahead of his biggest game since coming to Cleveland.
New York looks to clinch series against Cleveland in game 5
April 25, 2023 GMTNew York Knicks (47-35, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (51-31, fourth in the Eastern Conference)
Cleveland; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Cavaliers -5.5; over/under is 202.5
Knicks on verge of reaching 2nd round for 1st time in decade
April 24, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson scored 29 points, RJ Barrett had 26 and the New York Knicks took a 3-1 lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers in their first-round series with a 102-93 victory on Sunday.
Josh Hart moved into the starting lineup and added 19 points and seven rebounds for the fifth-seeded Knicks, who would reach the second round for the first time since 2013 if they take this series.
Brunson, Barrett lead Knicks over Cavs 102-93 for 3-1 lead
April 23, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The New York Knicks have had so few chances to join the NBA postseason party that they might forget the real fun hasn’t even started yet.
“There’s nothing to celebrate,” Jalen Brunson said.
Brunson and the Knicks host Cleveland with 2-1 series lead
April 22, 2023 GMTCleveland Cavaliers (51-31, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (47-35, fifth in the Eastern Conference)
New York; Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Knicks -3; over/under is 206.5
Knicks romp past Cavaliers 99-79, take 2-1 series lead
April 22, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Back when the NBA playoffs were always part of the springtime schedule at Madison Square Garden, this is what they looked like.
‘Overrated!‘: Hawks’ Young dealing with more playoff misery
April 20, 2023 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Trae Young was showered with chants of “overrated!” during two dismal games in Boston. The Atlanta star will need to find his playoff groove at home if the Hawks are going to have any chance of knocking off the Celtics.
New York, Cleveland tied 1-1 heading into game 3
April 20, 2023 GMTCleveland Cavaliers (51-31, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (47-35, fifth in the Eastern Conference)
New York; Friday, 8:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Knicks -2; over/under is 211.5
Garland scores 32, Cavs beat Knicks 107-90 to even series
April 19, 2023 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — Darius Garland couldn't change what happened in a disappointing playoff debut.
On Tuesday night, Garland made sure he didn't repeat it.
Setting the tone with his aggressiveness from the start, Garland scored 26 of his 32 points in the first half and the Cavaliers evened their Eastern Conference playoff series against New York at one game apiece with a 107-90 victory.
Knicks guard Hart active for Game 2 despite ankle injury
April 18, 2023 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — New York Knicks versatile guard Josh Hart is active for Game 2 against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night after being slowed the past few days by a sprained left ankle.
Hart rolled his ankle in the fourth quarter of New York's Game 1 win Saturday.
Bullied by Knicks in opener, Mitchell, Cavs look to rebound
April 17, 2023 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — Before Donovan Mitchell faced his hometown Knicks in the playoffs, the Cavaliers' All-Star guard was asked when the inner New Yorker — fast-moving, tough-minded, ultra-competitive — in him comes out most often.
Knicks’ Hart doubtful with ankle sprain for Game 2 vs. Cavs
April 17, 2023 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — The Knicks' promising playoff start hit a snag Monday.
Versatile guard Josh Hart, whose arrival in a deadline trade has revitalized New York's bench, has a sprained left ankle and could miss Game 2 on Tuesday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Knicks take 1-0 lead into game 2 against the Cavaliers
April 17, 2023 GMTNew York Knicks (47-35, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (51-31, fourth in the Eastern Conference)
Cleveland; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Cavaliers -4.5; over/under is 212.5
Knicks top Cavs; Kings, Celtics, 76ers win playoff openers
April 16, 2023 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — Jalen Brunson shook off foul trouble and scored 21 of his 27 in the second half, Julius Randle returned from an ankle injury to add 19 and the New York Knicks welcomed Cleveland back to the NBA playoffs by holding off the Cavaliers 101-97 on Saturday night in Game 1.
Brunson, Randle push Knicks past Cavaliers 101-97 in Game 1
April 16, 2023 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — Julius Randle joked about being out of shape and Josh Hart walked into the postgame news conference wearing a T-shirt with a photo of teammate Jalen Brunson on the front.
Randle back from injury, starting for Knicks in Game 1
April 15, 2023 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — New York Knicks All-Star forward Julius Randle is in the starting lineup for Game 1 of the NBA playoffs against the Cavaliers on Saturday after missing the final five games of the regular season with a sprained left ankle.
Cavs’ Mitchell comes ‘full circle’ to face hometown Knicks
April 14, 2023 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — The New York Knicks couldn't land Donovan Mitchell last summer.
They're getting him now. Just not in the way they hoped.
Mitchell, in his first season with Cleveland, has pushed the Cavs back into the NBA playoffs for the first time since LeBron James split in 2018 and will face his hometown team in a first-round series loaded with subplots.
Knicks’ Randle could return from ankle injury to face Cavs
April 14, 2023 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — The New York Knicks could have star forward Julius Randle back for their first-round series against the Cleveland Cavaliers after he missed the final two weeks of the regular season with a sprained left ankle.
Cleveland hosts New York to begin playoffs
April 14, 2023 GMTNew York Knicks (47-35, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (51-31, fourth in the Eastern Conference)
Cleveland; Saturday, 6 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Cavaliers -5.5; over/under is 214.5
Cavs’ defensive stopper Okoro likely to return vs. Knicks
April 13, 2023 GMTINDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers will likely have their defensive stopper back for their first-round playoff matchup against the New York Knicks.
Isaac Okoro, who missed the final six games of the regular season with a sore left knee, took part in some contact portions of practice on Thursday and it appears he'll be ready for Game 1 on Saturday.
Hornets rally in fourth, beat playoff-bound Cavaliers 106-95
April 9, 2023 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — Mark Williams had 22 points and 10 rebounds and fellow rookie Bryce McGowens scored 22 points as the Charlotte Hornets rallied in the fourth quarter Sunday for a 106-95 win over the playoff-bound Cleveland Cavaliers.
Cleveland faces Charlotte, looks for 4th straight victory
April 8, 2023 GMTCharlotte Hornets (26-55, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (51-30, fourth in the Eastern Conference)
Cleveland; Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland will attempt to extend its three-game win streak with a victory over Charlotte.
Green, Osman lead Cavaliers to 118-94 win over Magic
April 7, 2023 GMTORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Danny Green scored 21 points, Cedi Osman added 19 and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Orlando Magic 118-94 on Thursday night in a game in which both teams rested their starters.
Orlando hosts Cleveland following Mitchell’s 43-point showing
April 5, 2023 GMTCleveland Cavaliers (50-30, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (34-45, 13th in the Eastern Conference)
Orlando, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland plays the Orlando Magic after Donovan Mitchell scored 43 points in the Cavaliers' 117-113 win over the Orlando Magic.
Mitchell scores 43 to lead Cavs to 117-113 win over Magic
April 5, 2023 GMTORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 43 points, his fourth straight 40-point game, to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 117-113 victory over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night.
Cleveland visits Orlando after Mitchell’s 40-point game
April 3, 2023 GMTCleveland Cavaliers (49-30, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (34-44, 12th in the Eastern Conference)
Orlando, Florida; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland plays the Orlando Magic after Donovan Mitchell scored 40 points in the Cavaliers' 115-105 win over the Indiana Pacers.
Mitchell scores 40, Cavaliers power past Pacers 115-105
April 3, 2023 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — All-Star Donovan Mitchell scored 40 points and Evan Mobley had 14 points and 16 rebounds as the playoff-bound Cleveland Cavaliers pulled away late for a 115-105 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday night.
Cleveland hosts Indiana after Mitchell’s 42-point game
April 1, 2023 GMTIndiana Pacers (34-44, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (48-30, fourth in the Eastern Conference)
Cleveland; Sunday, 8 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland hosts the Indiana Pacers after Donovan Mitchell scored 42 points in the Cleveland Cavaliers' 130-116 loss to the New York Knicks.
New York hosts Washington following Brunson’s 48-point showing
April 1, 2023 GMTWashington Wizards (34-43, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (45-33, fifth in the Eastern Conference)
New York; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: New York faces the Washington Wizards after Jalen Brunson scored 48 points in the New York Knicks' 130-116 win against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Knicks move closer to playoffs behind Brunson’s 48 vs. Cavs
April 1, 2023 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — Jalen Brunson scored a career-high 48 points and the New York Knicks moved closer to a playoff berth while waiting for All-Star Julius Randle to get healthy, outrunning the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-116 on Friday night.
Brunson scores 48, Knicks down Cavs 130-116 without Randle
April 1, 2023 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — With All-Star Julius Randle back in New York, the Knicks needed someone to step up.
Jalen Brunson did that, and more.
New York's point guard scored a career-high 48 points and the Knicks moved closer to a playoff berth while waiting for Randle to get healthy, outrunning the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-116 on Friday night.
Mitchell leads Cleveland against New York after 44-point performance
March 30, 2023 GMTNew York Knicks (44-33, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (48-29, fourth in the Eastern Conference)
Cleveland; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland hosts the New York Knicks after Donovan Mitchell scored 44 points in the Cleveland Cavaliers' 120-118 loss to the Atlanta Hawks.
Hawks beat Cavaliers 120-118, help Bucks clinch Central
March 29, 2023 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Dejounte Murray sank three free throws with 2:14 remaining to give Atlanta the lead and added a fall-away jumper with less than a minute left to lead the Hawks to a 120-118 win over the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night.
Hawks hold off Mitchell, Cavaliers; Bucks win Central
March 29, 2023 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Dejounte Murray and Trae Young displayed what Atlanta coach Quin Snyder called a “connectivity” in the backcourt against the Cleveland Cavaliers that could be important for the Hawks' postseason hopes.
Cavs complete long climb back to NBA playoffs without LeBron
March 27, 2023 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — Five years felt like 50.
When the Cleveland Cavaliers beat Houston 108-91 on Sunday night to clinch their first playoff spot since 2018, it ended a modest postseason drought for a franchise and its fans, who had grown spoiled by winning and challenging for NBA championships.
Cavaliers clinch playoff spot with 108-91 win over Rockets
March 27, 2023 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — For the first time since LeBron James left them a second time, the Cavaliers are a playoff team again.
Jarrett Allen scored 24 points and had 14 rebounds, Donovan Mitchell added 22 points and the Cavs clinched a postseason spot for the first time since 2018, beating the Houston Rockets 108-91 on Sunday night.
Cleveland takes road win streak into matchup with Atlanta
March 27, 2023 GMTCleveland Cavaliers (48-28, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (37-38, eighth in the Eastern Conference)
Atlanta; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland will try to keep its four-game road win streak intact when the Cavaliers face Atlanta.
Cleveland plays Houston, seeks 4th straight victory
March 25, 2023 GMTHouston Rockets (18-56, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (47-28, fourth in the Eastern Conference)
Cleveland; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland comes into a matchup with Houston as winners of three consecutive games.
Okoro’s 3-pointer sends Cavaliers past Nets 116-114
March 24, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Isaac Okoro hit a 3-pointer from the corner with 0.7 seconds remaining and finished with 11 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat Brooklyn 116-114 Thursday night and closed in on their first playoff berth since 2018 with a two-game sweep of the Nets.
Tatum scores 36 as Celtics beat Sabonis, Kings 132-109
March 22, 2023 GMTSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 36 points and the Boston Celtics ended a long road trip on a high note by beating the Sacramento Kings 132-109 on Tuesday night.
Boston bounced back from blowing a 19-point lead in Utah on Saturday night by knocking off one of the top teams in the Western Conference.
Brooklyn hosts Cleveland on home skid
March 22, 2023 GMTCleveland Cavaliers (46-28, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (39-33, sixth in the Eastern Conference)
New York; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Brooklyn hosts Cleveland looking to end its three-game home slide.
Mitchell has big slam, 31 points as Cavs beat Nets 115-109
March 22, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Donovan Mitchell glanced hopefully up at the overhead videoboard, realizing his sensational slam dunk deserved a second look.
Brooklyn takes on Cleveland, aims to break 3-game skid
March 20, 2023 GMTCleveland Cavaliers (45-28, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (39-32, sixth in the Eastern Conference)
New York; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Brooklyn will try to break its three-game losing streak when the Nets take on Cleveland.
Darius Garland has 24 points, Cavaliers beat Wizards 117-94
March 18, 2023 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — Darius Garland had 24 points and nine assists, Donovan Mitchell scored 20 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers never trailed in a 117-94 victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday night.
Mitchell leads Cleveland into matchup with Washington
March 16, 2023 GMTWashington Wizards (32-37, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (44-28, fourth in the Eastern Conference)
Cleveland; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers square off against the Washington Wizards.
Joel Embiid helps 76ers beat Cavs for 6th straight victory
March 16, 2023 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — Joel Embiid had 36 points and 18 rebounds and played the final 4:12 after initially being called for his sixth foul, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to their sixth straight victory, 118-109 over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night.
Embiid scores 36, gets late call reversed in win over Cavs
March 16, 2023 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — Joel Embiid went from fouling out to staying in.
Philadelphia's All-Star had 36 points and 18 rebounds and played the final 4:12 after a charging call for his sixth foul was overturned, leading the 76ers to their sixth straight victory, 118-109 over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night.
Cleveland faces Philadelphia, looks for 4th straight home win
March 15, 2023 GMTPhiladelphia 76ers (45-22, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (44-27, fourth in the Eastern Conference)
Cleveland; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Cavaliers -2
Cavs defeat sloppy Hornets again without Mitchell, Allen
March 15, 2023 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Evan Mobley had 26 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers scored 35 points off Charlotte turnovers to beat the Hornets for the second time in three days, 120-104 on Tuesday night.
Cavaliers sign guard Sam Merrill to multiyear contract
March 14, 2023 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers signed guard Sam Merrill to a multiyear contract on Tuesday, filling their open roster spot as they near clinching a playoff berth.
Merrill signed a 10-day contract with the Cavs on March 3.
Charlotte faces Cleveland on 4-game home slide
March 13, 2023 GMTCleveland Cavaliers (43-27, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (22-48, 14th in the Eastern Conference)
Charlotte, North Carolina; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte looks to break its four-game home skid with a win over Cleveland.