Sources tell cleveland.com that Wade, the versatile forward who Atkinson has raved about throughout training camp and who received the start at small forward in the preseason finale, was with the starters at practice on Saturday and Monday — the first two prep days for the Toronto showdown.

There are questions about the Cleveland Cavaliers heading into the 2024-25 season. The most recent for the Cavs is what to do after news broke that Max Strus would be sidelined with an ankle injury. Strus was expected to start on Opening Night as part of Cleveland’s standard starting five.

The Cavaliers are running it back with the same team and a new coach. Kenny Atkinson takes over in Cleveland, which fired J.B.

One of the most intriguing adjustments Atkinson brings to the Cavs’ offense is utilizing Mobley and Allen as offensive hubs. These two bigs won’t only be setting screens and finishing lobs. They will play a crucial role in initiating the offense, especially Mobley, whose usage is poised to rise as he develops into a more versatile offensive threat.

Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson has a fever, and the only cure is for Cleveland to take a whole lot more three-pointers.

Kenny Atkinson conceded he had shortcomings during his first head coaching job. The Cavs stand to benefit as long as he achieves his goal to improve.

In light of the many off-season re-signings over the past two summers, the Cleveland Cavaliers have fully invested in their core of Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, Darius Garland, and Jarrett Allen. All four starters inked multi-year deals,