Cavs retain center Allen on 5-year, $100M deal
The Cavaliers retained restricted free agent center Jarrett Allen on a five-year, $100 million deal, his agents told ESPN.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
22-50, 4th in Central
- 4/1L 114-94
- 4/3L 115-101
- 4/5W 125-101
- 4/8W 129-102
- 4/10L 135-115
- 4/11L 116-109
- 4/14W 103-90
- 4/15L 119-101
- 4/17L 106-96
- 4/19L 109-105
- 4/21W 121-105
- 4/23L 108-102
- 4/25L 119-110
- 4/26L 112-96
- 4/28L 109-104
- 4/30L 122-93
- 5/1L 124-107
- 5/4L 134-118
- 5/5L 141-105
- 5/7L 110-90
- 5/9L 124-97
- 5/10L 111-102
- 5/12W 102-94
- 5/14L 120-105
- 5/16L 123-109
- Full Schedule
Jarrett Allen returns to Cavs on 5-year, $100M deal (2:36)
Pistons pick Cunningham at 1; Magic snag Suggs
Cade Cunningham went No. 1 overall to the Pistons, while Jalen Suggs dropped to the Magic at 5.
NBA trade grades: Ricky Rubio is headed to Cleveland -- who wins the deal?
The veteran point guard has been dealt after his second stint with Minnesota. Here's what the deal means for both sides.
Evan Mobley heading to Cleveland after being picked third overall (0:56)
Sources: Wolves trading Rubio to Cavs for Prince
The Cavs are acquiring Rubio, a 2022 second-round pick and cash for Taurean Prince, sources told ESPN.
What NBA history has taught about building through the draft (3:00)
Cavaliers extend qualifying offer to center Allen
Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen received a qualifying offer from the team on Friday, making him a restricted free agent.
NBA Power Rankings, way-too-early edition: Where the Bucks, Suns and every team stand right now
Sure, the Bucks just won the title. But how is next season shaping up? Here's a way-too-early look at where the champs and all 30 teams stand ahead of 2021-22.
Johnson, McGee replace Love, Beal for Olympics
After Cavaliers forward Kevin Love withdrew from Team USA, Nuggets center JaVale McGee and Spurs forward Keldon Johnson accepted the open spots on the 12-man roster for the Olympics.
What (and whom) the Pistons could get if they traded the No. 1 pick
Our expert panel put together trade proposals the Pistons would have to consider ahead of the 2021 NBA draft.
Meet the U.S. Olympic men's basketball team (1:41)
Dellavedova signs 3-year deal with Aussie team
Former Cavaliers guard Matthew Dellavedova has signed a three-year contract with Melbourne United, the defending champion in Australia's National Basketball League.
Popovich: Team USA to 'demand a lot' from Love
Team USA coach Gregg Popovich said Tuesday that a lot will be demanded of Kevin Love, who said he has a lot to prove after a down NBA season.
How the Cavaliers should approach the offseason
Will the No. 3 pick help accelerate Cleveland's return to the playoffs? And what about Kevin Love?
Team USA roster set; Harden pulls out with injury
USA Basketball finalized its star-laden roster for the Tokyo Olympics on Wednesday, while Nets guard James Harden had to withdraw due to a hamstring injury, USA Basketball managing director Jerry Colangelo told ESPN.
NBA draft lottery 2021: Social media reacts as Detroit Pistons land No. 1 overall pick
Detroit, stand up. Social media had a varied reaction to the Pistons securing the No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft.
Middleton, Love join USA; Holiday in, per source
Bucks forward Khris Middleton and Cavaliers forward Kevin Love have committed to joining Team USA for the Summer Olympics, agent Mike Lindeman told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, with a source saying Jrue Holiday will join them.
Ball, Edwards headline NBA All-Rookie teams
LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards were joined by Tyrese Haliburton, Saddiq Bey and Jae'Sean Tate on the All-Rookie First Team. Immanuel Quickley, Desmond Bane, Isaiah Stewart, Isaac Okoro and Patrick Williams made the Second Team.
Cavs still view Love as valuable piece amid rebuild
General manager Koby Altman says Kevin Love gives the Cavaliers a needed mentor for its many younger players. "He has his moments, but he's ours and he's uniquely Kevin Love," Altman said.
Durant, Irving power Nets past Cavs for No. 2 seed in East
— Kevin Durant had 23 points, 13 assists and eight rebounds and the Brooklyn Nets took the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference by beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 123-109 on Sunday night.
Source: Ben Wallace part of '21 hoops HOF class
Former Detroit Pistons star center Ben Wallace will be inducted into the Class of 2021 for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, a source told ESPN's The Undefeated on Saturday.
Wizards beat Cavaliers 120-105, clinch East play-in spot
— Russell Westbrook got his first triple-double since passing Oscar Robertson and becoming the NBA's career leader earlier in the week, lifting Washington past the Cleveland Cavaliers 120-105 on Friday night and helping the Wizards clinch a spot in...
NBA world shows support for WNBA opening day
Tweets from the NBA world poured in as players showed support for the WNBA's opening night.
2020-21 Central Standings
2020-21 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game103.830th
Rebounds Per Game42.824th
Assists Per Game23.821st
Points Allowed111.5Tied-15th
2021 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(3) | Evan Mobley | C | USC |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 19 | 46 | .292 |
| 2018-19 | 19 | 63 | .232 |
| 2017-18 | 50 | 32 | .610 |