Sharpshooting reserve Sam Merrill is out because of a left hamstring strain — an injury suffered during the first quarter of Tuesday’s 111-101 Game 1 loss to the Detroit Pistons.

Here are three key points Cavs fans should keep in mind as Cleveland prepares for Game 2 against the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night.

Dan Gilbert is reportedly making sure the Cleveland Cavaliers do not face Game 2 alone in Detroit. The Cavaliers owner is sending multiple buses filled with Cavs season-ticket holders to Little Caesars Arena for Thursday night’s playoff matchup against ...

Why Cavs usually play Dean Wade more than Jaylon Tyson, Keon Ellis, Max Strus originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Cleveland Cavaliers have a lot of roster depth, which can make lineup decisions difficult for head coach Kenny Atkinson.

The Cavaliers checked in. The price was steep. Cleveland contacted the Bucks about a potential trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo ahead of the February trade deadline, but Milwaukee’s asking price included Evan Mobley and all available first-round picks,

CLEVELAND, Ohio — There was a moment in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals where the Cleveland Cavaliers ran a crisp, flowing offensive possession — the kind that had the Rocket Arena crowd on its feet all regular season.

Not getting to the rim or basket is also reflective of the Cavs’ lack of spacing overall. Cleveland’s defense needs the trio of Dean Wade, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen (or at least Wade and Allen) to be passable. Having two or three players that teams are okay with ignoring on the perimeter clogs driving lanes and leads to turnover issues.

Donovan Mitchell spent his first few years in Cleveland as the veteran of the Cavaliers roster, but he now has an experienced sidekick in James Harden.