The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/cleveland-cavaliers/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:18:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Cleveland Cavaliers | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/cleveland-cavaliers/ 32 32 Nick Gilbert, son of Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert, dies at 26 https://www.timesofisrael.com/nick-gilbert-son-of-cleveland-cavaliers-owner-dan-gilbert-dies-at-26/ Sun, 07 May 2023 16:56:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3010162 Nick - who became team's good-luck charm at draft lotteries - was born with neurofibromatosis, an incurable genetic condition that causes non-cancerous tumors to grow on the brain

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]]> Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green visits Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/golden-state-warriors-star-draymond-green-visits-israel/ Thu, 05 Jul 2018 19:51:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1884042 President Rivlin tells visiting All-Star forward it was a 'true pleasure' to watch him defend against Lebron James during NBA Finals

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]]> No NBA comeback for Israeli coach Blatt as he signs with Greek team https://www.timesofisrael.com/no-nba-comeback-for-israeli-coach-blatt-as-he-signs-with-greek-team/ Wed, 27 Jun 2018 15:11:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1878877 Former Cleveland Cavaliers basketball coach to reportedly earn $1.8 million with move to Olympiacos Piraeus

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]]> Back where we were: 9 things to know for June 3 https://www.timesofisrael.com/back-where-we-were-9-things-to-know-for-june-3/ Sun, 03 Jun 2018 12:37:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1863377 Gaza is a potential war zone again, a denial of a report on wiretapping brass doesn't change many minds, Melania goes quiet and some may wish Sara would do the same

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]]> Cavs net Jewish GM amid off-season from hell https://www.timesofisrael.com/cavs-net-jewish-gm-amid-off-season-from-hell/ Fri, 28 Jul 2017 03:48:20 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1667007 Koby Altman, who has served as interim general manager during front office shakeup, tasked with keeping Cleveland basketball team championship contenders

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]]> Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry lead Warriors to NBA title https://www.timesofisrael.com/kevin-durant-stephen-curry-lead-warriors-to-nba-title/ Tue, 13 Jun 2017 05:49:15 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1638614 Golden State defeats Lebron James and Cleveland Cavaliers 129-120 in Game 5 to win second title in three years

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]]> LeBron James speaks out against racism after home vandalized https://www.timesofisrael.com/lebron-james-speaks-out-against-racism-after-home-vandalized/ Wed, 31 May 2017 22:57:29 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1630423 NBA superstar says racial slur spray-painted on his front gate highlights level of bigotry; 'long way to go' until African-Americans 'feel equal'

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]]> Ex-Cavs coach Blatt to accept NBA championship ring https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-cavs-coach-blatt-to-accept-nba-championship-ring/ Thu, 06 Oct 2016 06:11:41 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1475221 Israeli-American skipper, fired midway through basketball season, rewarded with bling along with more than 1,000 other employees of the team

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]]> MK calls for Blatt to get an NBA champ ring https://www.timesofisrael.com/mk-calls-for-blatt-to-get-an-nba-champ-ring/ Wed, 22 Jun 2016 15:25:32 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1414145 Lawmaker Nachman Shai urges Cavs owner Dan Gilbert to show appreciation for fired Israeli coach's efforts

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]]> The impossible can happen, for better or worse https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-impossible-can-happen-for-better-or-worse/ Mon, 20 Jun 2016 11:50:33 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1412735 As Cleveland was celebrating an unthinkable championship, other unthinkable things, not nearly as joyous, wormed their way into the Israeli press

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]]> The redemption of Cleveland https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/the-redemption-of-cleveland-a-jerusalem-viewpoint/ Mon, 20 Jun 2016 08:58:25 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1412705 Sobbing and celebrating when his underdog team nailed its NBA victory in a championship 52 years in the making

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]]> Cleveland Cavaliers win thriller to clinch NBA title https://www.timesofisrael.com/cleveland-cavaliers-win-thrilling-nba-finals-game/ Mon, 20 Jun 2016 03:28:50 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1412634 Team coached till January by Israeli-American David Blatt ends 52-year drought, bringing championship to city

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]]> David Blatt reportedly set to sign with Turkish basketball team https://www.timesofisrael.com/david-blatt-reportedly-set-to-sign-with-turkish-basketball-team/ Tue, 31 May 2016 14:28:48 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1401736&preview_id=1401736 Israeli-American former Cavs coach reportedly to receive €1.5 million deal, after failing to land another NBA gig

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]]> Sacramento Kings said to mull David Blatt as coach https://www.timesofisrael.com/sacramento-kings-said-to-mull-david-blatt-as-coach/ Mon, 02 May 2016 07:06:07 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1385061&preview_id=1385061 ESPN reports former Cleveland Cavaliers coach among candidates to replace George Karl

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]]> Israeli-American coach Blatt said considered for Lakers post https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-american-coach-blatt-said-considered-for-lakers-post/ Tue, 26 Apr 2016 16:05:53 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1382416 ESPN lists ex-Cleveland Cavaliers coach as one of 10 potential candidates on the NBA team’s 'long list' to replace Byron Scott

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