Cleveland Cavaliers Rumors

Harden's recent arrest for a misdemeanor charge won't impact his contract negotiations with the Cavaliers, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line.

Minix is close to signing a contract with ASVEL in France, according to Blazo Komnenic of Meridian Sport.

Wade may attract significant free agent interest this summer, with several teams expected to have the non-taxpayer mid-level exception available, HoopsHype's Michael Scotto reports.

Ellis might not return to the Cavaliers for the 2026-27 season, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line.

The Cavaliers could prioritize re-signing Wade in the offseason, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line.

The Thunder are believed to be interested in acquiring Mobley during the offseason, Sam Amick of The Athletic speculates.

The Cavaliers are optimistic about re-signing Harden in the offseason, according to Jake Fischer and Marc Stein of The Stein Line.

Harden wants to remain in Cleveland, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports. "Yes, 100 percent," Harden said Tuesday. "I think we found something. It's tough not ending how we wanted to, but I think we found something."

Mitchell wants to remain in Cleveland and appears open to a new contract extension, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports. "I love it here. I don't know how else to say it," Mitchell said Tuesday. "I've said it before I signed the other extension. I love it here. I have no doubt this group can get there. We have unfinished business."

Sam Amico of HoopsWire.com reports that the Cavaliers intend to revisit trade talks with the Bucks for Giannis Antetokounmpo, with Mobley and multiple first-round draft picks being the center of a proposed trade package.

The Rockets aren't expected to attempt to acquire Mitchell via trade in the offseason, according to Ramona Shelburne and Tim MacMahon of ESPN.

Wade has thrived as the starting small forward for the Cavaliers in the playoffs, providing a strong defensive presence, Joe Vardon of The Athletic reports.

Harden believes this season with the Cavaliers represents his best opportunity to win a championship, according to Joe Reedy of The Associated Press.

Mitchell, who is under contract through the 2026-27 season, stated in a recent interview with Sam Amick of The Athletic that he wants to remain in Cleveland.

Mitchell said he's struggling to see out of his left eye, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

The Bucks attempted to trade for Mobley at the deadline, ESPN's Ramona Shelburne reports.

Strus could make his 2025-26 season debut with the Cavaliers in the near future, according to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com.

Wade, who's dealing with an ankle injury, is among the players the Lakers could target in free agency after the 2025-26 season, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN.

The Pacers expressed interest in trading for Allen before the Feb. 5 deadline, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line.

Mitchell is one of the eight players who will participate in the Three-Point Contest during the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend.

Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson is excited to pair Harden alongside Donovan Mitchell, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com reports.

Mitchell is expecting to be utilized off the ball more with James Harden joining Cleveland, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.

Donovan Mitchell praised Harden after the latter's arrival to Cleveland following a trade that sent Darius Garland to the Clippers, according to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com. "Our ceiling is higher," Mitchell told Fedor. "We all know what he brings. But with that, there is an expectation of what we have to do. We weren't able to get it done for the past three years and now the goal is to try to get it done. This is the time. Gotta go out and do it."

Mitchell will play for the USA Stripes in the 2026 NBA All-Star Game, the NBA announced Tuesday.

Ball is still a player the Cavaliers are trying to move before the trade deadline, Jake Fischer of BleacherReport.com reports.