Cleveland cavs news
Here are the latest news and updates from the Cleveland Cavaliers:
Recent News
- The Cavaliers have signed forward Kevin Love to a four-year, $160 million extension, keeping him with the team through the 2024-2025 season. (Source: ESPN)
- The team has also signed guard Collin Sexton to a four-year, $72 million extension, making him one of the highest-paid players in the league. (Source: Cleveland.com)
- The Cavaliers have acquired forward Taurean Prince from the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for forward Alfonzo McKinnie and a 2022 second-round draft pick. (Source: NBA.com)
- The team has also signed forward Kevin Porter Jr. to a two-way contract, giving them an additional roster spot for the upcoming season. (Source: Cleveland.com)
Roster Moves
- The Cavaliers have waived forward Alfonzo McKinnie, clearing a roster spot for the upcoming season. (Source: ESPN)
- The team has also waived guard Dante Exum, who was signed to a non-guaranteed contract in the offseason. (Source: Cleveland.com)
- The Cavaliers have signed forward Dean Wade to a two-way contract, giving them an additional roster spot for the upcoming season. (Source: NBA.com)
Injury Updates
- Forward Kevin Love is expected to miss the start of the season after undergoing surgery to repair a torn calf muscle. (Source: ESPN)
- Guard Collin Sexton is expected to miss the start of the season after undergoing surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee. (Source: Cleveland.com)
- Forward Kevin Porter Jr. is expected to miss the start of the season after undergoing surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee. (Source: NBA.com)
Schedule
- The Cavaliers will open the 2022-2023 season on October 19th against the Chicago Bulls. (Source: NBA.com)
- The team will play 82 games this season, with 41 home games at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse and 41 road games. (Source: Cleveland.com)
Standings
- The Cavaliers finished the 2021-2022 season with a record of 44-38, good for 7th place in the Eastern Conference. (Source: NBA.com)
- The team will look to improve on their record this season and make a push for the playoffs. (Source: Cleveland.com)