Tony Pesta

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Cleveland Cavaliers still trending upward despite struggles

The Cleveland Cavaliers were on a reasonable pace for 50 wins prior to the NBA All-Star break. They held a 35-21 record in early February and...

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Quantifying Jarrett Allen's value to the Cleveland Cavaliers

Despite already having a former All-Star center in Andre Drummond on the roster, Koby Altman and the Cleveland Cavaliers jumped on the...

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3 hidden gems on the Cleveland Cavaliers' roster this season

It takes a village for last season's third-worst NBA team to blossom into a bonafide contender in less than a year's time. The Cleveland...

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NBA Trades: Cavaliers guide to the NBA trade deadline

Every year, the NBA trade deadline serves as an opportunity for teams to become one of two things - sellers or buyers. In a surprise twist, the...

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Darius Garland leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to perfection

Darius Garland is only a year removed from his 21st birthday, but the youthful third-year guard is commanding the Cleveland Cavaliers to...

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3 keys for the Cleveland Cavaliers after their injuries

The Cleveland Cavaliers had hoped the hardest part of the season was behind them when they faced the toughest schedule in the NBA through October...

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Kevin Love's return to glory with the Cleveland Cavaliers

A year ago, the Cleveland Cavaliers were preparing to return to the floor after a nine-month layoff due to the initial 2020 COVID-19 outbreak....

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3 reasons for the Cleveland Cavaliers' sudden resurgence

With a history of frequent disappointments, it is understandable why so many were hesitant to jump on the bandwagon when the Cleveland Cavaliers...

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Darius Garland will make-or-break Cleveland Cavaliers season

The spotlight is on Darius Garland now that Collin Sexton is out for the season with a meniscus injury. The Cleveland Cavaliers are no longer...

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Cleveland Cavaliers: Is the three-big lineup working?

In an era where traditional big men are being phased out of rotations, the Cleveland Cavaliers are going against the grain by playing three...

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Cleveland Cavaliers: Breaking down the Collin Sexton dilemma

Collin Sexton has been one of the most polarizing players in the NBA since making his rookie debut for the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2018. His first...

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Cavaliers: Evan Mobley can revolutionize NBA defense

Heralded as the best defensive big man to enter the NBA Draft since Anthony Davis, expectations for Cleveland Cavaliers' rookie Evan Mobley are...

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Cleveland Cavaliers need to tweak their starting lineup

Anticipation has been building all summer for the Cleveland Cavaliers to debut their new and improved lineup. Through three preseason games thus far,...

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Cleveland Cavaliers: 3 keys to reaching the NBA Playoffs

The time for tanking is over. The Cleveland Cavaliers have no excuse to aim for anything less than a ticket to the NBA Play-In Tournament this...

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Cleveland Cavaliers: 3 reasons to rally behind Collin Sexton

The Cleveland Cavaliers have plenty of reasons to be excited about the 2021-22 NBA season. Years of rebuilding through the NBA Draft are sure to...

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Cavaliers: 3 x-factors that will determine their success

For once, the Cleveland Cavaliers are entering the NBA season with some optimism. This isn't a throwaway year full of strategic losing and...

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Cleveland Cavaliers are rolling the dice on Lauri Markkanen

Just when you thought the 2021 NBA offseason was wrapped up, the Cleveland Cavaliers pulled the trigger on a move to send Larry Nance Jr. to the...

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Cleveland Cavaliers: Do not give up on Dylan Windler

Over the last four years, the Cleveland Cavaliers have added a total of six different first-round NBA draft picks. The list includes potential...

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Cavaliers: Darius Garland set for a breakout season

The first two seasons of Darius Garland's career have been bumpy with an underwhelming rookie season and a promising sophomore stint. Anyone who has...

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Cleveland Cavaliers: Evan Mobley is a true NBA "unicorn"

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been waiting for their next savior since losing LeBron James in 2018. It is possible that Evan Mobley can fill that role...

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Cavaliers: Be excited, but patient, with Evan Mobley

Evan Mobley is officially a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers and the fan base has every reason to get behind their first potential superstar since...

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Cleveland Cavaliers would be foolish to trade Collin Sexton

Okay, it's time to have a talk about Collin Sexton. The discourse has reached a boiling point and it is now clear the Cleveland Cavaliers are...

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Cleveland Cavaliers: 3 pivotal crossroads approaching

The Cleveland Cavaliers are at an awkward stage in the rebuild and growing pains are imminent. Some tough decisions are approaching that will...

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Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Draft: May the best guard win

Finally, after back-to-back years of dropping in the NBA Draft Lottery, the Cleveland Cavaliers have had a stroke of luck in securing a top-three...

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Cleveland Cavaliers: Debunking 3 myths of a 'failed' season

Hysteria is building as the Cleveland Cavaliers plummet to 14th in the Eastern Conference as a result of a nine-game losing streak. This season...

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