Jason Lloyd

A state-of-the-art center privately funded by Cavs chairman Dan Gilbert and The Cleveland Clinic could open in 2027 or maybe sooner.

The Haslams are eyeing Brook Park, Cleveland City Council wants a seat at the table and Browns fans just want a warm seat anywhere to watch football.

Five years ago, Trevor Bauer spent one sleepy morning in Cleveland's spring training clubhouse discussing the perils of a long-term contract and why it didn't make sense for him.

CLEVELAND — If the Cavaliers are really going to do this, if they have any shot at all of going on a deep playoff run beginning next week, this won't be the night that triggered it.

Mitchell has played his best basketball in Cleveland with a talented, improving core. But Cavs may need playoff success to get him to stay.

CLEVELAND — Triston McKenzie faced the most significant decision of his career over a long weekend last June.

CLEVELAND — In 33 seconds, Evan Mobley changed the trajectory of Game 1. Whether he alters the trajectory of the series — and perhaps the Cavs' entire postseason run — will be predicated on whether he can do it again and again.

Twenty-nine thoughts for 29 points from Darius Garland through the first two games of this series. Here are some Cavs and Magic observations entering Game 3 on Thursday:

The Cavs are the worst 3-point shooting team in the playoffs, and metrics for Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland and Evan Mobley aren't good.

Evan Mobley made the winning play for the Cavs in Game 5. But Paolo Banchero, who starred with 39 points, was almost enough for the Magic.