Cleveland Cavaliers offseason recap, early 2026-27 season preview
After missing out on an epic homecoming with LeBron James, our insiders examine what to expect from the Cavaliers in the 2026-2027 season.
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After missing out on an epic homecoming with LeBron James, our insiders examine what to expect from the Cavaliers in the 2026-2027 season.
- Cleveland Cavaliers: record 52–30, #4 in the East, power rank #8, streak W1, last 10: 7–3, net rating +4.1
- Donovan Mitchell: Cleveland Cavaliers, G, jersey #45; season averages 27.9 pts, 4.5 reb, 5.7 ast in 70 games, 48.3% FG
ESPN's teaser plus what Rimside knows about the people in the story — standings, season averages and the injury report.
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Donovan MitchellPlayer · Cleveland Cavaliers · G — injuries, trades, rumors
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