The Cleveland Cavaliers opened their preseason with a 99-96 loss to the Boston Celtics, featuring strong performances from new additions James Harden and Mario Hezonja.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have officially re-signed guard James Harden to a three-year, $97 million contract, including a player option and trade kicker. Harden's return follows strategic salary-cap moves by the team and positions the Cavaliers as strong contenders in the Eastern Conference.
The Denver Nuggets have traded forward Peyton Watson to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a three-team deal involving the Los Angeles Clippers, with the Cavaliers signing Watson to a four-year, $88 million contract.
The Cleveland Cavaliers and Charlotte Hornets have agreed to a trade, sending Dennis Schröder and cash to the Hornets in exchange for Tre Mann, aiming to address each team's strategic needs.