This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/cavaliers as Cleveland Cavaliers have work to do after latest NBA power rankings. The Cleveland Cavaliers are entering the 2025-26 season with a lot of high hopes ahead of their first game against the New York Knicks.

Ex-Bucks player Damon Jones is one of those arrested by the FBI, along with Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Heat player Terry Rozier.

The Cleveland Cavaliers and the New York Knicks open their season Wednesday at Madison Square Garden. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are currently dealing with a plethora of injuries, which could stand in their way of getting to the NBA Finals

Tipoff is at 7 p.m. ET from Madison Square Garden in New York City, where the Knicks went 27-14 last season. Cleveland is a 1.5-point favorite in the latest Cavaliers vs. Knicks odds, while the over/under for total points scored is 228.

Working new players and injuries could prevent the Cavs from having another great start, which really hasn't led to much in recent years.

Wednesday's NBA action tips off with the New York Knicks hosting the Cleveland Cavaliers. NBA season schedule, start time and where to watch.

Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe scored 34 points in his NBA debut on Wednesday, the most in franchise history and third-most in NBA history.

According to Front Office Sports, the 2025 NBA season features some record-breaking payrolls as teams go all-in to compete for a championship. With stars commanding massive contracts and luxury tax lines being crossed,