It flew under the radar, but the Cavaliers‘ 2023/24 season was filled with turmoil for a variety of reasons, according to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com (subscription required). “There was a lot,” playoff-tested swingman Max Strus said. “A long year. A very long year.” In addition to confirming the uncertain nature of head coach J.B. Bickerstaff‘s future with the team and some … [Read more...] about Cavs Notes: Mitchell, Bickerstaff, Offseason, Gilbert
Cavs’ Caris LeVert, Jarrett Allen Out For Game 5
In addition to star guard Donovan Mitchell (left calf strain), the Cavaliers will also be without guard Caris LeVert and center Jarrett Allen for Wednesday’s Game 5 in Boston, tweets Cavs sideline reporter Serena Winters. Cleveland will tweak its starting lineup tonight, Winters adds (via Twitter), with Dean Wade sliding into the power forward spot. The other four starters are … [Read more...] about Cavs’ Caris LeVert, Jarrett Allen Out For Game 5
J.B. Bickerstaff’s Future With Cavs In “Serious Jeopardy”
The shorthanded Cavaliers were eliminated from the postseason by Boston on Wednesday night. Following the second-round ouster, head coach J.B. Bickerstaff‘s position with the team is in “serious jeopardy,” league sources tell Shams Charania, Joe Vardon and Jason Lloyd of The Athletic. Both The Athletic and ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski (Twitter link) state that Cleveland plans to … [Read more...] about J.B. Bickerstaff’s Future With Cavs In “Serious Jeopardy”
“Growing Sentiment” Mitchell Will Sign Extension With Cavs
While there are reportedly teams waiting to make trade offers for him if he decides not to sign, there is a “growing sentiment” around the NBA that Donovan Mitchell will wind up inking a maximum-salary extension with the Cavaliers this offseason, according to Shams Charania, Joe Vardon and Jason Lloyd of The Athletic. A four-year extension for Mitchell is projected to be worth … [Read more...] about “Growing Sentiment” Mitchell Will Sign Extension With Cavs
Southeast Notes: Cayette-Weston, Banchero, Clingan, Adebayo
The Hornets have named Shelly Cayette-Weston as their president of business operations, according to a team press release. Cayette-Weston, who will join the organization on July 1, has spent 12 years with the Cavaliers, including the last two as executive VP & chief commercial officer. “I think my strength really centers around relationships and that’s the start of it,” … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Cayette-Weston, Banchero, Clingan, Adebayo