The Cleveland Cavaliers, on their road back to the top of the NBA, have relied heavily on Donovan Mitchell. He’s always been an All-Star level player but in 2025, he made All-NBA first team, which shows how far he’s come.

OG Anunoby had 24 points and 14 rebounds, Jalen Brunson scored 23 points and the New York Knicks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 119-111 in their first game under coach Mike Brown.

From attending a game at Garfield Heights High School that year with teammates like Garland and former Cavalier Isaac Okoro, to a more recent solo appearance at Warrensville Heights to watch their game last season, Mitchell has popped around Northeast Ohio, taking in some high school hoops.

Donovan Mitchell is set to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers in their 2025-26 season opener against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Despite key absences like Darius Garland and Max Strus, Mitchell's availability and expected scoring prowess are crucial for Cleveland's road opener.

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

The Cleveland Cavaliers are one of the favorites to win the Eastern Conference and reach the NBA Finals for the first time since 2018.

For the second time in as many seasons, the Cleveland Cavaliers exited the playoffs in the Eastern Conference semifinals in just five games.

The Cleveland Cavaliers roster featuring the best of the 2000s featured obvious choices - LeBron James - and a couple surprises.