Cleveland Cavaliers: Quick Facts

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LeBron James has a rough return to Cleveland with only his 10th regular-season single-digit game • Nov. 7, 2026, 12:13 AM ET (AP)

Cavaliers beat 76ers 119-95 as LeBron James is held to 8 points in return to Cleveland • Nov. 6, 2026, 10:23 PM ET (AP)

No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa scores 19 in NBA debut as Wizards fall to Cavaliers 121-111 • Oct. 28, 2026, 11:20 PM ET (AP)

Lineup switch by coach Natalie Nakase works out as Valkyries even WNBA Finals series with Dream at 2 • Oct. 25, 2026, 3:13 PM ET (AP)

James, Embiid, Maxey spark 76ers' rally from 29 points down in home opener to stun Cavs 114-106 • Oct. 22, 2026, 10:07 PM ET (AP)

Facts

Also Known As	the Cavs
Awards And Honors	National Basketball Association Championship (2016)
Date	1970 - present
Headquarters	Cleveland
Areas Of Involvement	Basketball
Related People	LeBron James • Kyrie Irving • James Harden • Derrick Rose • Dwyane Wade • Shaquille O’Neal • Nate Thurmond • Wayne Embry • Lenny Wilkens • Walt Frazier

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