Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images We’re taking a look at how opinions and the odds have changed after the deadline. Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Cleveland Cavaliers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The NBA landscape is … [Read more...] about NBA Reacts: How does the trade deadline impact NBA Finals predictions?
‘We got better’: Altman believes Cavs are prepared for the playoffs after deadline move
Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images Altman accomplished his goal this trade deadline. Koby Altman, Cleveland Cavaliers President of Basketball Operations, had one goal this trade deadline: Make the team better. There’s no doubt in his mind that trading for De’Andre Hunter does that. “We got better,” Koby Altman said when he met with media members via Zoom on … [Read more...] about ‘We got better’: Altman believes Cavs are prepared for the playoffs after deadline move
Cavs are still processing the De’Andre Hunter trade: ‘Hopefully it’s an upgrade’
Photo by Jess Rapfogel/Getty Images Even good trades can have unintended consequences. The Cleveland Cavaliers escaped with a win over the Washington Wizards despite not having their best stuff. Trading away team favorites Caris LeVert and Georges Niang for De’Andre Hunter was part of the reason why that was the case. “We weren’t here to be honest to start the game,” … [Read more...] about Cavs are still processing the De’Andre Hunter trade: ‘Hopefully it’s an upgrade’
Cavs beat Washington Wizards 134-124
Photo by Jess Rapfogel/Getty Images Cavs closed this game strong. The Cleveland Cavaliers moseyed through the first three-quarters of the game before closing out strong against the Washington Wizards. Evan Mobley especially turned it on as the second half began. Mobley had just 6 points in the first half before going for 21 in the second. He was running the floor, … [Read more...] about Cavs beat Washington Wizards 134-124
Player Grades: Cavs at Wizards
Photo by Jess Rapfogel/Getty Images Mobley helped lead the Cavaliers to an ugly win over Washington. It wasn’t pretty, but the shorthanded Cleveland Cavaliers did enough to hold off the Washington Wizards — the team with the worst record in the NBA who only had seven available players at the end of the game. Cleveland’s poor defense through three quarters kept this game … [Read more...] about Player Grades: Cavs at Wizards