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Cavaliers beat 76ers 119-95 as LeBron James is held to 8 points in return to Cleveland

Donovan Mitchell scored 23 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers held LeBron James to eight points in his return to Northeast Ohio and rolled to a 119-95 victory over the Philadelphia...

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Nearly triple-doubles Harden supplied 19 points (5-16 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 6-6 FT), nine rebounds, six assists, two blocks and one steal across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 124-116 loss to the Thunder.

Impact Harden struggled with his shot but compensated with strong production on the glass and as a facilitator, finishing one rebound shy of a double-double. The veteran guard also matched his season high with two blocks and knocked down three triples. Despite shooting just 31.3 percent from the field, Harden's ability to contribute across multiple categories helped salvage a productive fantasy outing.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Gilgeous-Alexander's 42 points help Thunder to a 124-116 win over the Cavaliers

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 42 points and eight assists and the Oklahoma City Thunder withstood a late rally and beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 124-116 on Wednesday night

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Hits three triples in loss Harden closed with 14 points (5-10 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 1-3 FT), four rebounds, six assists and one steal over 33 minutes during Monday's 117-112 loss to the Thunder.

Impact Harden connected on three shots from beyond the arc but attempted only 10 field goals as Cleveland spread its offensive opportunities across the starting lineup. He remained involved as a facilitator, though his modest scoring and unusual struggles at the free-throw line kept him from producing a more impactful fantasy performance.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mobley scores 27, Allen adds 25 as Cavaliers ride 48-point second quarter to get past Bucks 136-111

Evan Mobley scored 27 points, Jarrett Allen had 25 and Donovan Mitchell 15 as the Cleveland Cavaliers cruised past the Milwaukee Bucks 136-111 on Saturday night

NOVEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Onyeka Okongwu has 29 points and 12 rebounds as Hawks beat Cavs 114-111 to snap skid

Onyeka Okongwu scored a season-high 29 points and had 12 rebounds, leading the Atlanta Hawks to a 114-111 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night

OCTOBER 30 • Associated Press

Drops 24 points in loss Harden recorded 24 points (7-14 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 7-9 FT), five rebounds and four assists across 36 minutes in Thursday's 114-111 loss to the Hawks.

Impact Harden scored 20 points through the first three quarters of this one, though he provided a muted impact in the fourth. The veteran guard still delivered an efficient shooting performance and finished as the Cavaliers' leading scorer, reaching the 20-point mark for the first time this season. He's averaging 17.4 points, 6.2 assists and 4.6 rebounds per tilt through five regular-season games.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa scores 19 in NBA debut as Wizards fall to Cavaliers 121-111

AJ Dybantsa made a strong debut for the Washington Wizards

OCTOBER 28 • Associated Press

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OCTOBER 27 • YOUTUBE

Narrowly misses double-double Harden tallied 19 points (7-17 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, nine assists and two steals across 39 minutes in Monday's 127-125 overtime win over the Timberwolves.

Impact Harden delivered his strongest performance of the young season, finishing one assist shy of a double-double while posting season-high marks in points and dimes. His nine three-point attempts also highlighted his offensive involvement despite modest shooting efficiency, and although he seems to have lost a bit of a step offensively, Harden should remain valuable in Cleveland's offensive scheme. He's averaging 15.6 points, 5.3 rebounds and 7.0 assists per game to open the season.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Meleek Thomas sparks Cavaliers' OT rally win with 16 points in NBA debut

Meleek Thomas has made a memorable NBA debut for the Cleveland Cavaliers

OCTOBER 27 • Associated Press

Mitchell scores 26 as Cavaliers rally and defeat Timberwolves 127-125 in overtime

Donovan Mitchell had 26 points, including five points in overtime, and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 127-125 despite 47 points by Anthony Edwards

OCTOBER 27 • Associated Press

Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. gets high praise from mentor Donovan Mitchell as two face off for first time Donovan Mitchell once likened speaking with a then-teenage Mikel Brown Jr. to talking hoops with James Harden, marveling at his protege’s ma...

OCTOBER 24 • NYPOST.COM

Tyrese Maxey Is Already the 76ers' MVP After Historic Comeback Win | Deadspin.com Tyrese Maxey led Philadelphia’s historic comeback against Cleveland, delivering 32 points and shutting down James Harden as the 76ers rallie...

OCTOBER 23 • DEADSPIN.COM

Commits six turnovers Harden contributed 16 points (5-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, five assists and a steal across 33 minutes in Thursday's 114-106 loss to the 76ers.

Impact Harden had a decent stat line in a game where Donovan Mitchell was the only Cavaliers player to cross the 20-point threshold. Harden led the team in assists and finished third in scoring, so he certainly made his presence felt. However, that stat line is a step in the wrong direction compared to the 2025-26 season, where Harden averaged 23.6 points, 4.8 rebounds and 8.0 assists over 34.8 minutes per contest in 70 games combined for the Cavaliers and Clippers. This was a slow start for Harden, but he should recover his go-to playmaking and scoring role sooner rather than later.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

76ers flash fight, star power, as Maxey, James, Embiid power back from 29-point hole to top Cavs

The Philadelphia 76ers have already made a splash this season by beating the Cavaliers in a thrilling comeback

OCTOBER 23 • Associated Press

James, Embiid, Maxey spark 76ers' rally from 29 points down in home opener to stun Cavs 114-106

Tyrese Maxey scored 32 points and Joel Embiid had 24 to help LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers wipe out a 29-point deficit in their home opener and stun the Cleveland Cavalie...

OCTOBER 23 • Associated Press

James Harden reveals when he might finally change his famous look Cavaliers star James Harden reveals how long he plans to keep his famous beard and why retirement could finally bring a different look.

OCTOBER 21 • MASSLIVE.COM

Return of Pacers' Haliburton from injury is latest big event to shake up the Central Division

Tyrese Haliburton is back from an Achilles tendon injury to try helping the Indiana Pacers reassert themselves as title contenders

OCTOBER 15 • Associated Press

Struggles with shooting in preseason loss Harden recorded 13 points (3-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), two assists and a steal across 27 minutes in Tuesday's 132-116 preseason loss to the Magic.

Impact Harden endured a difficult shooting performance, converting just three of his 12 field-goal attempts while making only one shot from beyond the arc. The veteran guard compensated somewhat by going perfect from the charity stripe, but his two assists and three turnovers were also disappointing. Harden's limited playmaking production was particularly notable with Donovan Mitchell leading Cleveland with eight assists. Despite the underwhelming outing, Harden remains positioned to play a prominent offensive role during the regular season.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 12 • YOUTUBE

Plays well in preseason debut Harden finished with 24 points (7-10 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 7-9 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal across 26 minutes in Sunday's 119-105 preseason victory over Orlando.

Impact Harden wasn't available for Thursday's 124-113 preseason loss to Boston due to an ankle injury, but he was cleared to suit up Sunday. He played exceptionally well, already appearing in mid-season form in his first exhibition of the 2026-27 campaign. The 2018 Most Valuable Player, who signed a three-year deal with Cleveland in August, averaged 23.6 points, 4.8 rebounds and 8.0 assists over 34.8 minutes per contest in 70 games combined for the Cavaliers and Clippers in 2025-26. While Harden is entering his age-37 season, he is still an All-Star-caliber player despite his most productive days likely being a thing of the past.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Sunday Harden (ankle) will play and start Sunday's preseason game against the Magic, Serena Winters of FanDuel Sports Network Ohio reports.

Impact Harden missed Cleveland's preseason opener due to right ankle soreness, but he will play Sunday. He will likely see fairly limited action in his return, given that it is the preseason.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

The Cavaliers are building for two different futures at once The Cavaliers want to win now with Donovan Mitchell and James Harden, but developing Jaylon Tyson, Meleek Thomas and other young players pre...

OCTOBER 11 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM

Cavaliers went all-in, but James Harden's commitment is still a question mark The Cavaliers are betting big on James Harden and Donovan Mitchell. But what happens if another playoff disappointment makes Harden reconsid...

OCTOBER 10 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM

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