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Only two games in, but the Harden experiment is off to a great start.
February 10, 2026 at 4:40 AM
Only two games in, but the Harden experiment is off to a great start.
Cavaliers rally from behind to win in Denver after a late three by James Harden to tie and two game sealing free throws from Donovan Mitchell to win it 119-117.
Cleveland finish the West Coast trip with a 4-1 record on a 4 game win streak.
Cleveland finish the West Coast trip with a 4-1 record on a 4 game win streak.
February 10, 2026 at 4:39 AM
Cavaliers rally from behind to win in Denver after a late three by James Harden to tie and two game sealing free throws from Donovan Mitchell to win it 119-117.
Cleveland finish the West Coast trip with a 4-1 record on a 4 game win streak.
Cleveland finish the West Coast trip with a 4-1 record on a 4 game win streak.
James Harden and Donovan Mitchell duo is incredible.
February 10, 2026 at 4:36 AM
James Harden and Donovan Mitchell duo is incredible.
CAVALIERS BASKETBALL.
February 10, 2026 at 4:35 AM
CAVALIERS BASKETBALL.
At least they have something.
February 10, 2026 at 3:17 AM
At least they have something.
It really bugs me that John Michael calls Nikola Jokic "Nick".
February 10, 2026 at 2:45 AM
It really bugs me that John Michael calls Nikola Jokic "Nick".
What in the world did Jalen Duren say to Moussa Diabate????????
February 10, 2026 at 1:53 AM
What in the world did Jalen Duren say to Moussa Diabate????????
Forgot to mention in the main post, but the vote is expected for this summer!
February 9, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Forgot to mention in the main post, but the vote is expected for this summer!
WEST
Pacific: Lakers, Clippers, Warriors, Kings
Desert: Suns, Las Vegas, Mavericks, Rockets
Northwest: Seattle, Blazers, Nuggets, Jazz
South-Central: Thunder, Spurs, Grizzlies, Pelicans
Pacific: Lakers, Clippers, Warriors, Kings
Desert: Suns, Las Vegas, Mavericks, Rockets
Northwest: Seattle, Blazers, Nuggets, Jazz
South-Central: Thunder, Spurs, Grizzlies, Pelicans
February 9, 2026 at 6:45 PM
WEST
Pacific: Lakers, Clippers, Warriors, Kings
Desert: Suns, Las Vegas, Mavericks, Rockets
Northwest: Seattle, Blazers, Nuggets, Jazz
South-Central: Thunder, Spurs, Grizzlies, Pelicans
Pacific: Lakers, Clippers, Warriors, Kings
Desert: Suns, Las Vegas, Mavericks, Rockets
Northwest: Seattle, Blazers, Nuggets, Jazz
South-Central: Thunder, Spurs, Grizzlies, Pelicans
EAST
Mid-Atlantic: Cavs, Raptors, Wizards, Pistons
Northeast: Celtics, Knicks, Nets, 76ers
Central: Bulls, Pacers, Bucks, Timberwolves (moved East)
Southeast: Hawks, Hornets, Magic, Heat
Mid-Atlantic: Cavs, Raptors, Wizards, Pistons
Northeast: Celtics, Knicks, Nets, 76ers
Central: Bulls, Pacers, Bucks, Timberwolves (moved East)
Southeast: Hawks, Hornets, Magic, Heat
February 9, 2026 at 6:45 PM
EAST
Mid-Atlantic: Cavs, Raptors, Wizards, Pistons
Northeast: Celtics, Knicks, Nets, 76ers
Central: Bulls, Pacers, Bucks, Timberwolves (moved East)
Southeast: Hawks, Hornets, Magic, Heat
Mid-Atlantic: Cavs, Raptors, Wizards, Pistons
Northeast: Celtics, Knicks, Nets, 76ers
Central: Bulls, Pacers, Bucks, Timberwolves (moved East)
Southeast: Hawks, Hornets, Magic, Heat
🧵The NBA's Board of Governors is expected to vote on expanding the league by two teams.
Here's my idea for how the league should realign, assuming the expansion cities are Las Vegas and Seattle.
Here's my idea for how the league should realign, assuming the expansion cities are Las Vegas and Seattle.
February 9, 2026 at 6:45 PM
🧵The NBA's Board of Governors is expected to vote on expanding the league by two teams.
Here's my idea for how the league should realign, assuming the expansion cities are Las Vegas and Seattle.
Here's my idea for how the league should realign, assuming the expansion cities are Las Vegas and Seattle.
#Cavs Donovan Mitchell selected among eight other participants in this years three-point contest. Mitchell ranks No. 1 in the league for 3PM with 180.
The other participants are:
Devin Booker
Kon Kneuppel
Damian Lillard
Tyrese Maxey
Jamal Murray
Bobby Portis
Norman Powell
The other participants are:
Devin Booker
Kon Kneuppel
Damian Lillard
Tyrese Maxey
Jamal Murray
Bobby Portis
Norman Powell
February 8, 2026 at 8:23 PM
#Cavs Donovan Mitchell selected among eight other participants in this years three-point contest. Mitchell ranks No. 1 in the league for 3PM with 180.
The other participants are:
Devin Booker
Kon Kneuppel
Damian Lillard
Tyrese Maxey
Jamal Murray
Bobby Portis
Norman Powell
The other participants are:
Devin Booker
Kon Kneuppel
Damian Lillard
Tyrese Maxey
Jamal Murray
Bobby Portis
Norman Powell
Travis Scott crashes the post game interview with James Harden and Donovan Mitchell 😭
February 8, 2026 at 5:32 AM
Travis Scott crashes the post game interview with James Harden and Donovan Mitchell 😭
Jaylon Tyson — 10 PTS, 6 REB on 3-for-8 FG
Thomas Bryant — 10 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST, 1 STL on 3-for-5 FG and 2-for-4 3PT
Thomas Bryant — 10 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST, 1 STL on 3-for-5 FG and 2-for-4 3PT
February 8, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Jaylon Tyson — 10 PTS, 6 REB on 3-for-8 FG
Thomas Bryant — 10 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST, 1 STL on 3-for-5 FG and 2-for-4 3PT
Thomas Bryant — 10 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST, 1 STL on 3-for-5 FG and 2-for-4 3PT
FINAL STATS FROM THE WIN:
Donovan Mitchell — 35 PTS, 2 REB, 4 AST, 2 STL, 2 BLK on 13-for-24 FG and 2-for-8 3PT
Jarrett Allen — 29 PTS, 10 REB, 1 AST on 11-for-12 FG
James Harden — 23 PTS, 2 REB, 8 AST, 1 STL on 7-for-13 FG and 5-for-8 3PT
Donovan Mitchell — 35 PTS, 2 REB, 4 AST, 2 STL, 2 BLK on 13-for-24 FG and 2-for-8 3PT
Jarrett Allen — 29 PTS, 10 REB, 1 AST on 11-for-12 FG
James Harden — 23 PTS, 2 REB, 8 AST, 1 STL on 7-for-13 FG and 5-for-8 3PT
February 8, 2026 at 5:30 AM
FINAL STATS FROM THE WIN:
Donovan Mitchell — 35 PTS, 2 REB, 4 AST, 2 STL, 2 BLK on 13-for-24 FG and 2-for-8 3PT
Jarrett Allen — 29 PTS, 10 REB, 1 AST on 11-for-12 FG
James Harden — 23 PTS, 2 REB, 8 AST, 1 STL on 7-for-13 FG and 5-for-8 3PT
Donovan Mitchell — 35 PTS, 2 REB, 4 AST, 2 STL, 2 BLK on 13-for-24 FG and 2-for-8 3PT
Jarrett Allen — 29 PTS, 10 REB, 1 AST on 11-for-12 FG
James Harden — 23 PTS, 2 REB, 8 AST, 1 STL on 7-for-13 FG and 5-for-8 3PT
Mitchell and Harden had 29 and 20 points in their first game together in route to their win. Travis Scott was ecstatic in the post game interview.
February 8, 2026 at 5:27 AM
Mitchell and Harden had 29 and 20 points in their first game together in route to their win. Travis Scott was ecstatic in the post game interview.
The Harden era of the Cavaliers get's off to a great start with a 132--126 win over the Kings.
James Harden had a quiet start, but really came alive in the fourth quarter alongside his new partner in crime Donovan Mitchell. Travis Scott was ecstatic in the post game interview.
James Harden had a quiet start, but really came alive in the fourth quarter alongside his new partner in crime Donovan Mitchell. Travis Scott was ecstatic in the post game interview.
February 8, 2026 at 5:27 AM
The Harden era of the Cavaliers get's off to a great start with a 132--126 win over the Kings.
James Harden had a quiet start, but really came alive in the fourth quarter alongside his new partner in crime Donovan Mitchell. Travis Scott was ecstatic in the post game interview.
James Harden had a quiet start, but really came alive in the fourth quarter alongside his new partner in crime Donovan Mitchell. Travis Scott was ecstatic in the post game interview.
James Harden, one of the best free throw shooters of all time, to the line again looking to seal the game for the Cavaliers.
February 8, 2026 at 5:24 AM
James Harden, one of the best free throw shooters of all time, to the line again looking to seal the game for the Cavaliers.
He makes it a two possession game.
Westbrook misses a late three that would've given the Kings the lead with ~20 seconds left, and misses. James Harden to the line for his first free throws of the game.
February 8, 2026 at 5:23 AM
He makes it a two possession game.
Westbrook misses a late three that would've given the Kings the lead with ~20 seconds left, and misses. James Harden to the line for his first free throws of the game.
February 8, 2026 at 5:23 AM
Westbrook misses a late three that would've given the Kings the lead with ~20 seconds left, and misses. James Harden to the line for his first free throws of the game.
DeMar DeRozan hits a three to tie the game and Donovan Mitchell draws a foul. He made the shot, but officials rule it on the floor. Don't love that call at all.
February 8, 2026 at 5:21 AM
DeMar DeRozan hits a three to tie the game and Donovan Mitchell draws a foul. He made the shot, but officials rule it on the floor. Don't love that call at all.
Ellis forces a crucial turnover on one of the most important possessions of the game.
February 8, 2026 at 5:20 AM
Ellis forces a crucial turnover on one of the most important possessions of the game.