# cavs (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover cavs. Page: Feed: --- ## [“I Led the 2016 Playoffs”: Klay Thompson Uses Warriors Legacy to Clap Back After Fans Rank Ray Allen Above Him](https://www.basketballnews.com/news/basketballnews-nba-active-news-i-led-the-playoffs-klay-thompson-uses-warriors-legacy-to-clap-back-after-fans-rank-ray-allen-above-him/) _2026-08-21 · Itiel Estudillo · BasketballNews_ There is no denying that Klay Thompson is one of the best players to ever step foot in the league. While he may not have always been the primary face of a franchise, he was a historic asset to the Golden State Warriors’ dynasty, which has led to intense debates regarding his historical ranking. Because \[…\] ## [Ex-NBA Star Calls Luka Doncic “Arrogant,” Explains Why He Didn’t Seek Help From LeBron James During Lakers Tenure](https://www.basketballnews.com/news/basketballnews-nba-active-news-ex-nba-star-calls-luka-doncic-arrogant-explains-why-he-didnt-seek-help-from-lebron-james-during-lakers-tenure/) _2026-08-21 · Itiel Estudillo · BasketballNews_ For the first time in eight years, the Los Angeles Lakers are heading into a season without LeBron James on the roster. In his place stands Luka Doncic, fully handed the keys to a franchise that’s staked its future on him. The front office believes he’s the one to bring another banner to Los Angeles. \[…\] ## [Nikola Jokic Dominates Victor Wembanyama in FIBA Outing as Embarrassing Stats Emerge for Spurs Star](https://www.basketballnews.com/news/basketballnews-nba-active-news-nikola-jokic-dominates-victor-wembanyama-in-fiba-outing-as-embarrassing-stats-emerge-for-spurs-star/) _2026-08-21 · Itiel Estudillo · BasketballNews_ Victor Wembanyama walked into Belgrade Arena wearing the captaincy for the first time, the youngest to hold it for France in 23 years, ready to set the tone for a program building around him. Nikola Jokic made sure the night belonged to someone else. For a while, it looked like it might not. Serbia built \[…\] ## [Lakers Eye “Dead-Set” Plan to Pair Nikola Jokic With Luka Doncic After Ownership Resolution, Per Insider](https://www.basketballnews.com/news/baksetballnews-nba-active-news-lakers-eye-dead-set-plan-to-pair-nikola-jokic-with-luka-doncic-after-ownership-resolution-per-insider/) _2026-08-21 · Itiel Estudillo · BasketballNews_ Things have gotten messy for the Los Angeles Lakers as of late. It all started when Mark Walter decided to sell his majority ownership stake to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for a record $12.5 billion. This resulted in a domino effect as the majority of the Buss family suddenly wanted to sell their remaining \[…\] ## [“Irresponsible”: Cavs Called Out for James Harden’s $97M Deal as Analyst Highlights Major Issue](https://www.basketballnews.com/news/basketballnews-nba-active-news-irresponsible-cavs-called-out-for-james-harden-ninety-seven-m-deal-as-analyst-highlights-major-issue/) _2026-08-21 · Itiel Estudillo · BasketballNews_ Earlier this summer, it was unclear whether James Harden was still coming back to the Cleveland Cavaliers after he declined his $42.3 million player option. But now that the Cavs have confirmed a three-year, $97 million contract for the veteran Guard, it has been labeled “irresponsible” by an NBA analyst. The delay in Harden’s contract \[…\] ## [Lakers Minority Owner Reportedly Refuses to Sell Stake as Jeanie Buss Drama Continues](https://www.basketballnews.com/news/basketballnews-nba-active-los-angeles-lakers-minority-owner-reportedly-refuses-to-sell-stake-as-jeanie-buss-drama-continues/) _2026-08-21 · Ubong Richard · BasketballNews_ While Jeanie Buss fights her siblings over their 17.8 percent of the Los Angeles Lakers, another owner just took the opposite path. Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, who has held a 4% stake since buying Magic Johnson’s share in 2010, will not sell. His attorney, Chuck “Tiger” Kenworthy, told ESPN’s Dave McMenamin the family is staying put \[…\] ## [NBA Reportedly Treading Carefully on Kawhi Leonard Investigation Amid Fears of NBPA Fallout](https://www.basketballnews.com/news/basketballnews-nba-active-news-nba-reportedly-treading-carefully-on-kawhi-leonard-investigation-amid-fears-of-nbpa-fallout/) _2026-08-20 · Ubong Richard · BasketballNews_ Pablo Torre first reported Kawhi Leonard’s $28 million Aspiration deal. Since then, the NBA has not reached a verdict. According to Sportico legal analyst Michael McCann, the delay may reflect fears that a strong punishment could spark a fight with the players’ union. McCann wrote that the league is likely to tread carefully. One possible \[…\] ## [“JJ Redick Did It”: Rich Paul Gets Honest About LeBron James Not Living in Philly](https://www.basketballnews.com/news/basketballnews-nba-active-news-jj-redick-did-it-rich-paul-gets-honest-about-lebron-james-not-living-in-philly/) _2026-08-20 · Ubong Richard · BasketballNews_ Former Lakers guard Patrick Beverley told LeBron James that to really enjoy Philadelphia, he had to live there. Rich Paul had a different answer, pointing to a former Sixer who proved commuting can work. On the Game Over podcast with ESPN analyst Max Kellerman, James’ agent made it clear the commute question is not a \[…\] ## [“I Used to Be”: Russell Westbrook’s Response to a Young Hooper After Retirement Is Going Viral](https://www.basketballnews.com/news/basketballnews-nba-active-news-i-used-to-be-russell-westbrooks-response-to-a-young-hooper-after-retirement-is-going-viral/) _2026-08-20 · Ubong Richard · BasketballNews_ Russell Westbrook closed out an 18-year NBA career without saying a single word. He let a Michael B. Jordan-narrated tribute video do the talking for him. In a much smaller moment, he’s finally found something worth actually saying out loud. A video of Westbrook interacting with a young basketball fan has gone viral in the \[…\] ## [Shaquille O’Neal Sends “Championship or Bust” Warning to LeBron James & Joel Embiid’s 76ers](https://www.basketballnews.com/news/basketballnews-nba-active-news-shaquille-oneal-sends-championship-or-bust-warning-to-lebron-james-joel-embiids-philadelphia-sixers/) _2026-08-20 · Ubong Richard · BasketballNews_ A photo of LeBron James, Jaylen Brown, and Tyrese Maxey training together in Los Angeles reignited debate over whether the 76ers’ new core can coexist. Shaquille O’Neal quickly weighed in with a blunt warning. On SportsCenter, O’Neal said, “Championship or bust. You got the great LeBron. You got great Embiid. It was like three, four \[…\] ## [One OS for your AI workforce (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/6pcbnNeIdZDF) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Build, direct, and supervise an AI workforce from a single operating workspace. ## [James Harden Signs New Deal With Cavaliers After Amassing $511 Million Payday](https://www.basketballnews.com/news/basketballnews-nba-active-news-james-harden-signs-new-deal-with-cleveland-cavaliers-after-amassing-five-hundred-and-eleven-million-payday/) _2026-08-20 · Ubong Richard · BasketballNews_ James Harden spent the summer waiting while Cleveland chased bigger names. After the Cavaliers lost LeBron James to Philadelphia and later added Peyton Watson, the Beard finally got paid to stay. His agents told ESPN’s Shams Charania that Harden has agreed to a three-year, $97 million deal to run it back in Cleveland. A contract \[…\] ## [Peyton Watson Trade Spells Bad News for Jonathan Kuminga as Lakers Emerge as Favorites to Land Warriors Champion](https://www.basketballnews.com/news/basketballnews-nba-active-news-peyton-watson-trade-spells-bad-news-for-jonathan-kuminga-as-lakers-emerge-as-favorites-to-land-warriors-champion/) _2026-08-20 · Itiel Estudillo · BasketballNews_ The Cleveland Cavaliers have recently secured Peyton Watson from the Denver Nuggets. Watson agreed to a sign-and-trade deal with Cleveland, offering him a four-year, $88 million contract. This move directly impacts Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga, who won a championship with Golden State in 2022. While this comes as good news for the Cavs, the sun \[…\] ## [Nuggets Lose Peyton Watson to Cavs but Add Ex-Warriors Superstar in Surprising Offseason Move](https://www.basketballnews.com/news/basketballnews-nba-active-news-nuggets-lose-peyton-watson-to-cavs-but-add-ex-warriors-superstar-in-surprising-offseason-move/) _2026-08-20 · Itiel Estudillo · BasketballNews_ For the majority of the summer, the Denver Nuggets have been operating over the second apron. What this means is that the Nuggets don’t have enough wiggle room to expand their roster and acquire valuable pieces to help them contend for a title this coming 2026-27 season. Despite their burdensome circumstances, the Nuggets have managed \[…\] ## [Cavs Complete LeBron James Backup Plan As Peyton Watson Leaves Nuggets for $88M Deal](https://www.basketballnews.com/news/basketballnews-nba-active-news-cavs-complete-lebron-james-backup-plan-as-peyton-watson-leaves-nuggets-for-88m-deal/) _2026-08-20 · Itiel Estudillo · BasketballNews_ The Cleveland Cavaliers’ offseason plans looked very different a few weeks ago. Before they made their latest move, the franchise had one of the biggest names in NBA history sitting across from its front office in Akron. That meeting never turned into a Cleveland reunion. Instead, the Cavaliers eventually turned their attention to a 23-year-old \[…\] ## [Jeanie Buss Reportedly Prepared to Take Desperate Step to Remain Lakers Governor](https://www.basketballnews.com/news/basketballnews-nba-active-news-jeanie-buss-reportedly-prepared-to-take-desperate-step-to-remain-los-angeles-lakers-governor/) _2026-08-20 · Ubong Richard · BasketballNews_ Fourteen months after the Buss family sold controlling interest in the Lakers at a then-record valuation, the franchise has been sold again. And the woman who has run it since 2013 is fighting to stay in the chair. Mark Walter’s pending sale to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner values the team at $12.5 billion. Now \[…\] ## [LeBron James & Lakers Stint Blamed for Russell Westbrook’s Negative Narrative on Media, Per NBA Legend](https://www.basketballnews.com/news/basketballnews-nba-active-news-lebron-james-los-angeles-lakers-stint-blamed-for-russell-westbrooks-negative-narrative-on-media-per-nba-legend-jeff-teague/) _2026-08-20 · Ubong Richard · BasketballNews_ Russell Westbrook closed an 18-year career with a silent farewell video narrated by Michael B. Jordan. Praises and criticism followed shortly, and a former player then gave his take on why the criticism never left him. Jeff Teague reacted on Club 520 to Patrick Beverley’s claim that the media “killed” Westbrook’s game, and pointed the \[…\]