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Cavaliers forward Dean Wade has been ruled OUT for the remainder of the team’s First Round series with the Orlando Magic. Wade sustained a right knee sprain that has sidelined him since March 13. A recent MRI at Cleveland Clinic Sports Medicine Center and daily rehabilitation revealed more time is needed to treat the injury. Wade will remain out indefinitely and his status will be updated as appropriate.

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Dean Wade Status Update

Cleveland –&nbsp;Today, the Cleveland Cavaliers and City of Cleveland unveiled a newly refurbished basketball court at Woodland Recreation Center. The court transformation marks their 16th refurbishment since 2018 and advances their shared commitment to youth wellness, recreation and community investment in Northeast Ohio.

The Woodland Recreation Center renovations include a fully redesigned, repainted and refinished basketball court. This will create a positive environment for basketball and other opportunities for staff, youth and community members to gather.

"Each recreation center refurbished by the City of Cleveland and Cavs symbolizes breaking barriers on the basketball court and also embodies the heartbeat of the community,” said Nic Barlage, Cleveland Cavaliers and Rocket Entertainment Group. “We aim to ensure that these courts are exceptional, providing community members with the experiences they deserve. We're not just investing in brick and mortar; we're investing in programming that fosters positive outcomes and opportunities for all the communities we serve."

Barlage was joined by Ward 4 Councilwoman Deborah Gray, Chief Sonya Pryor-Jones, City of Cleveland Chief of Youth and Family Success and Elijah Johnson, Woodland Neighborhood Resource and Recreation Center Site Manager, who offered encouraging words to the youth and residents in attendance. Following the ribbon cutting, there was a Cavs Youth Basketball clinic and a dance clinic with the Cavaliers Dance Team.

Woodland Recreation Center is located at 9206 Woodland Avenue and features a weight room, game room, gym, indoor track and an indoor pool. This community asset has served as a hub for over 60 years and plays a central role in the social and physical well-being of the community. Woodland offers various programs for youth starting at the age of 4, such as health and wellness, educational and performing arts. The recreation center also offers programming for seniors.&nbsp;&nbsp;

To date, the Cavs have helped to renovate 16 total city-run Neighborhood Resource and Recreation Centers, including Woodland,&nbsp;Fairfax, Collinwood, Gunning Park, Lonnie Burten, Cudell, Earl B. Turner, Estabrook, Glenville, Sterling, Thurgood Marshall, Clark, Cory, Michael Zone, Zelma George, and Kovacic.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Cleveland Cavaliers and City of Cleveland Unveil Newly Refurbished Basketball Court at Woodland Recreation Center

CLEVELAND – The Cavaliers will begin the 2024 NBA Playoffs with the home court advantage to host Game 1 presented by Huntington in association with Kenda Tires at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. The action starts this weekend when the Cavs face the Orlando Magic in Round 1 on Saturday, April 20 at a time to be announced following the conclusion of the NBA Play-In games. The day and start for Game 2 are also to be announced at that time.&nbsp;

All the details to follow and celebrate the Cavs postseason journey are right here in the official Cavs NBA 2024 Playoff Fan Guide. 

2024 CAVALIERS NBA PLAYOFF ROUND 1 SCHEDULE 

In the best of seven series (2-2-1-1-1 format), there are four possible Cavs home games in the first round against the Orlando Magic. The NBA will announce the complete Round 1 schedule at the conclusion of the Play-In games later this week.  &nbsp;

The Cavs have sold out 95 consecutive games at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse since the end of the 2021-22 season. Fans are encouraged to act quickly as access to Cavs 2024 Playoff tickets is expected to be limited. 

To purchase available tickets for Round 1 visit Cavs.com/Playoffs. Please note, there is a six ticket limit while supplies last. 

Fans with Playoff Priority – members of Cavs United and fans who signed up for a free Cavs United profile – will receive a first-come, first-served opportunity to purchase from a limited number of available single game tickets for all Cavs 2024 Playoff home games.&nbsp;&nbsp;

For fans looking to secure Playoff Priority access, there are two options.&nbsp;

Option 1: Purchase a Cavs United membership package for the 2024-25 season. Cavs United members receive first access to purchase playoff tickets before they go on-sale to the general public. For information on becoming a member of Cavs United, visit Cavs.com/enroll.&nbsp;

Option 2: Create a FREE Cavs United profile at Cavs.com/united. Everyone with a Cavs United profile (current and new) will automatically be registered for Playoff Priority, which provides a first-come, first-served opportunity to purchase from a limited number of available single game tickets before they go on-sale to the general public.&nbsp;

Fans can enter daily for the chance to win free tickets in the&nbsp;Cavs Playoff Ticket Sweepstakes,&nbsp;presented by Phantom Fireworks.&nbsp;Winners will be randomly selected to win a pair of tickets in advance of each home game. Enter now at&nbsp;Cavs.com/Win.

GET READY TO ROCK ROCKET MORTGAGE FIELDHOUSE! 

The Cavs are calling on fans to raise the roof on Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Bring the energy, volume and passion that fuels the team's fire on the court! Get to your seats early and rep the Cavs in the stands. The atmosphere inside Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse will be electric and fans will be treated to new Playoff-themed entertainment and fan experience. &nbsp;

Game 1 Giveaway: Cavs Playoff Long Sleeve T-shirt Presented by Huntington,&nbsp;&nbsp;

a Rally Towel Presented by Kenda Tires and an LED Bracelet  

Game 2 Giveaway: Cavs Playoff Short Sleeve T-shirt Presented by Sprite,&nbsp;

a Rally Towel Presented by Bath & Body Works and an LED Bracelet&nbsp;&nbsp;

Shop the 2024 Playoff Collection and more at Center Court, the official Cavs team shop located inside Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse and online at Cavs.com/shop.&nbsp;

Throughout the 2024 NBA Playoffs, Center Court will carry exclusive collections including Ilthy, Travis Mathew and more! For Round 1 home games, fans will receive a Free Tote Bag with any Team Shop purchase over $100. Additionally, when fans purchase a Cavs Hat during a game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, they will receive a free patch that can be heat-sealed on their new hat during their visit.

Fans can tune into Bally Sports Ohio for Round 1 games not selected for exclusive national broadcast. John Michael will call the play-by-play joined by Brad Daugherty in the analyst seat. Serena Winters will handle sideline reporter duties.  Game 1 will be broadcast on Bally Sports Ohio and ESPN.  

For every non-exclusive home and road playoff game, Bally Sports Ohio will air the pregame edition of Cavaliers Live presented by Toyota and the postgame edition, both hosted by Cayleigh Griffin 30 minutes prior to and immediately following each game. Cavaliers' legend Austin Carr will join Griffin at the desk.  

All Cavs 2024 Playoff games with play-by-play announcer Tim Alcorn and game analyst Jim Chones will be broadcast on Cavs flagship stations WTAM, Cleveland 1100 AM and 106.9 FM and across the 31-station Cavaliers AudioVerse. Games will also air on 100.7 WMMS, Cleveland except when there are game conflicts with the Cleveland Guardians. Mike Snyder is the studio host for the pregame and halftime shows and will be joined by Brad Sellers for postgame coverage.  

For Los Cavs en Español, all 2024 Cavs Playoff games will stream on La Mega Cleveland and broadcast on WNZN, Power 89.1 FM with Rafa Hernandez-Brito providing the game call.  

The Cavs will host Round 1 Game 3 and 4 Watch Parties at the Clevelander presented by Sherwin-Williams. Details for Official Cavs Watch Parties at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse will be announced when they are made available. Visit Cavs.com/Playoffs for the most updated information on locations and times for all 2024 Playoff watch parties.&nbsp;

CAVS PLAYOFF BAR NETWORK PRESENTED BY MICHELOB ULTRA&nbsp;

During all Cavs playoff games home and away, fans are invited to cheer together at local establishments surrounding Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Bars on East 4th St. will be decked out in Cavs spirit and feature Cavs promotional giveaways. If your bar is interested in participating in the Cavs Bar Network, contact united@cavs.com!&nbsp;

Cavs.com/Playoffs is the official headquarters for Cavs fans to find anything and everything they need to know about the 2024 Cavs Playoffs, including Tailgates and Watch Parties, ticket information, breaking news, exclusive video footage and more! 

Follow the Cavaliers on X (@Cavs), Facebook (Facebook.com/Cavs) and Instagram (@Cavs). 

RTA will operate Red Line trains every 15 minutes before and after each home playoff game to accommodate Cavs fans. Blue and Green Line trains will operate according to the regular schedule. All rapid lines will serve downtown visitors for at least 60 minutes after the game ends. &nbsp;

Park for free at many of RTA's rapid stations, buy a $5 All-Day-Pass and take the train to Tower City station for an easy walk to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse through the enclosed Walkway near Tower City food court. Learn about EZFare; an app-based system that fans can download on their phones to move efficiently to board and exit. For more info visit https://www.riderta.com/.&nbsp;

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Cleveland Cavaliers Official Fan Guide, 2024 NBA Playoffs  

VALINHOS (SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL) – This weekend, the Cleveland Cavaliers demonstrated their ongoing commitment to growing the game of basketball by unveiling the team’s fourth Brazilian basketball court renovation in Valinhos. The court was completed in partnership with Eaton, an intelligent power management company with locations in Northeast Ohio and 160 countries, including Brazil in São Paulo, Valinhos, Mogi Mirim, São Jose dos Campos, Porto Feliz and Caxias do Sul.

The refurbished court in Valinhos, the second most populous and developed municipality in the state of São Paulo, will advance the Cavaliers’ comprehensive strategy to inspire youth and grow the game of basketball around the world. Valinhos is also famously known for its purple fig. Their annual “Figo Festival” welcomes more than 300,000 people to the region.

The court, which is in Parque Monsenhor Bruno Mardini, is known widely as the heart of street basketball in the region for hosting hundreds of players each week. It is designed by Brazilian artist Antonio Neto, who took inspiration from the global brands of the Cavaliers and Eaton and the famous purple figs of Valinhos. The court transformation project was managed by Hoopers Club, a Portuguese tech startup that operates in Brazil.

The Cavaliers’ long-term commitment to growing the game of basketball in Brazil and providing Brazilian youth greater access to facilities across the nation began in April 2023, when they renovated the Beco de Nego basketball court in São Paulo. They returned in September 2023 to refurbish two courts at the athletic facility of Clube de Regatas Saldanha de Gama, where Cavaliers Global Ambassador and former player Anderson Varejão grew up playing.

"The Cavaliers are passionate about harnessing the unique power of sport to foster community and youth development,” said Nic Barlage, Cleveland Cavaliers, Rock Entertainment Group and Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse CEO. "Our commitment to Brazil and ongoing work to bring Cleveland to the world deepens with every visit and with each court we are able to help transform. We are so grateful to Eaton for their partnership and shared dedication to making a lasting impact."

The project in Valinhos comes as a product of the partnership between Eaton and the Cavaliers, two organizations with deep commitments to the local community. In addition to court refurbishments, the relationship will focus on youth basketball clinics and STEM programming across Brazil and Northeast Ohio.&nbsp;

“We are honored to have the opportunity to work alongside the Cavaliers, an organization who cares equally about their legacy on the court as in the community, to deliver this wonderful new court to the Valinhos. This year Eaton Valinhos turns 65-years-old, and we could not think of a better way to celebrate than participating in this special project for the city,” said Antonio Galvão, President, Mobility Group and Corporate, South and Central America. “Sport is a powerful tool for transformation and inclusion, and we are confident that basketball will continue to be a driving force for development for current and future generations in our communities.”

After the ceremony, the newly renovated court was put to use as NBA Brazil hosted clinics for local youth and basketball players of Special Olympics Brazil, followed by a wheelchair basketball game hosted by Eaton.

Following the court transformation in Valinhos, the Cavaliers traveled to São Paulo where they advanced their commitment to Special Olympics and their work in Brazil through a $10,000 donation. The funding will be used to support Special Olympics Brazil athletes selected to compete in the 2024 Special Olympics Latin America Games in Paraguay this coming October with sport training and development. This effort progresses the strategic partnership formed in January between the two organizations, which focuses on delivering more inclusive experiences for athletes of any background or ability.

While in São Paulo, the Cavaliers team hosted local Special Olympics athletes with a meet and greet with Varejão before visiting the NBA Store Faria Lima to provide fans another opportunity to meet one of Brazil’s greatest basketball players.

The Cavaliers’ efforts in Brazil have resulted in the team being the most followed team by Brazilian users of the NBA app. The team was also the recipient of the 2022-23 Season NBA Team International Strategy Award, which recognizes the best International Team Marketing Program strategy for the 2022-23 season. Fans can follow @CavsinBrasil on Instagram and TikTok for Portuguese-language team content and news.

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Cleveland Cavaliers Return to Brazil, Transform Basketball Court in Valinhos' Parque Monsenhor Bruno Nardini in Partnership with Eaton

CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Cavaliers have officially secured the fourth seed in the 2024 NBA Playoffs. The Cavs will play the Orlando Magic in Round 1 with the first game scheduled for Saturday, April 20 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Tickets for the Cavs first three Round 1 home games at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse will go on-sale to fans tomorrow at cavs.com/playoffs.

Fans with Playoff Priority – members of Cavs United and fans who signed up for a FREE Cavs United profile – will receive first-come, first-served opportunity to purchase from a limited number of available single game tickets for all Cavs 2024 Playoff home games. There is a six (6) ticket limit per transaction and tickets will be available while supplies last.

Tickets for Round 1 home games go on-sale tomorrow. The schedule is as follows:

There are two options for fans to secure Playoff Priority access.

Option 1: The best way to access tickets for Cavs 2024 NBA Playoff home games is to purchase a Cavs United membership package for the 2024-25 season. Cavs United members receive first access to purchase playoff tickets before they go on-sale to the general public. For information on becoming a member of Cavs United, visit Cavs.com/enroll.

Option 2: Create a FREE Cavs United profile at Cavs.com/united. Everyone with a Cavs United profile (current and new) will automatically be registered for Playoff Priority, which provides a first-come, first-served opportunity to purchase from a limited number of available single game tickets before they go on-sale to the general public.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have sold out 95 consecutive games at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse since the end of the 2021-22 season. Fans are encouraged to act quickly as access to Cavs 2024 Playoff tickets is expected to be limited.

Fans can visit Cavs.com and follow the Cavaliers (@cavs) on X, Facebook and Instagram for updates to playoff information and ticket opportunities.

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Cleveland Cavaliers Secure #4 Seed in the 2024 NBA Playoffs

CLEVELAND&nbsp;– The Cavaliers Community Foundation (CCF) will grant 10 Northeast Ohio&nbsp;high school and college students each a $10,000 scholarship to continue their education. The recipients will be honored at a pregame banquet and during a halftime celebration at the Cavs vs. Charlotte Hornets game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Sunday, April 14.&nbsp;

This year, with support from Cleveland Cavaliers Guard Donovan Mitchell and a commitment from the Cavs to increase the investment, CCF has doubled the total amount of scholarship grants from $50,000 to $100,000 and introduced an inaugural scholarship for students enrolling or already attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Mitchell’s contribution to the new HBCU scholarship comes from his foundation, SPIDACARES Inc.

"Congratulations to all of this year’s scholarship recipients,”&nbsp;said&nbsp;Nic Barlage, Cleveland Cavaliers, Rock Entertainment Group and Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse CEO.&nbsp;“Education is a foundational tool to help prepare youth with the resources and skills they need to make a positive impact in their communities and the world at large. It is a privilege to partner with&nbsp;Huntington&nbsp;and SPIDACARES to support the 2024 scholarship class in their pursuit of academic enrichment and to celebrate the hard work and dedication that helped them reach this milestone."

The Cavaliers Scholarship Program supported by&nbsp;Huntington&nbsp;awards five graduating seniors a $10,000 scholarship each to attend college, vocational/trade school or a similar education course that will provide certification or a degree during the 2024-2025 academic year. The scholarship funds can be applied to verifiable costs associated with college or vocational/trade school, including tuition, fees, books and other related educational expenses. Scholarship recipients are selected based on academic performance, outstanding community service and financial need. In addition to the five scholarships,&nbsp;Huntington&nbsp;will also help five additional students establish savings accounts pre-funded with $1,000 each.&nbsp;

“At Huntington, we believe that education is an important step on the pathway to prosperity. That’s why we’re honored to continue our financial support and partner with the Cavs Community Foundation to provide these scholarships that we hope will be truly transformational for these students,” said Roshonda Smith, Vice President, Regional Community Development Manager, HuntingtonNational Bank.

CCF advanced its mission of investing in the development of youth through the creation of the HBCU scholarship program this year in partnership with Cavs Guard Donovan Mitchell and his foundation SPIDACARES. Aimed to support students currently pursuing or seeking an education at an HBCU, the program awards 5 students a $10,000 scholarship each. Founded in 2019 by Mitchell and his family, SPIDACARES provides resources and opportunities for youth through various athletic programs, awarding grants and scholarships to students with financial needs who exemplify the spirit of hard work, empathy and leadership.

"To be able to contribute to this scholarship and witness it come to life is truly remarkable," said&nbsp;Donovan Mitchell, SPIDACARES Founder. "We are honored to partner with the Cavs on this HBCU initiative, and we're confident that the recipients will seize this opportunity to push their dreams forward and create meaningful change."

The following students are the recipients of the Cavaliers and HBCU Scholarship:

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Cavaliers Community Foundation to Grant $100,000 in Scholarships to Local High School and College Students

The Cleveland Cavaliers will #LetEmKnow just how much they appreciate their fans by hosting the team’s annual Fan Appreciation Day,&nbsp;presented by Discount Drug Mart,&nbsp;during the game against the Charlotte Hornetson&nbsp;Sunday, April 14 at 1:00 p.m. at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.&nbsp;The day will also mark the final 2023-24 regular season home game.&nbsp;Hundreds of prizes will be given away, and every fan will walk away with memories and prizes.&nbsp;

Fan Appreciation Day means that no fan will go home empty-handed. Courtesy of Discount Drug Mart,every fan in attendance will receive a Cavs tote bag upon arrival at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.  

All fans are encouraged to sign up for a Cavs United profile to access a Fan Appreciation Spin-to-Win Sweepstakes.&nbsp;Fans must be inside Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on April 14th and have a Cavs United profile to enter the contest and claim their prize!&nbsp;Prizes include gift cards, tickets, high-end electronics, kitchen appliances and MORE!&nbsp;Get started early by creating your free Cavs United profile now at&nbsp;Cavs.com/United!

Everyone at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse will receive special ticket offers to Cavs, Cleveland Monsters and Cleveland Charge 2024-25 season games!&nbsp;

All fans in attendance will be automatically entered to win a chance to come down to the court immediately following the game, where&nbsp;Cavs players will personally give away their game-worn jerseys!

In honor of Fan Appreciation Day, the Cavs Team Shop is offering fans&nbsp;25% off all Cavaliers gearin-store and online at&nbsp;Cavs.com/Shop.

SUPPORTING THOSE WHO HAVE SUPPORTED THE TEAM

To give back to the awesome fans who have supported the team all season long, there will be abook drive on-site for fans to donate new and used books to Cleveland Kids Book Bank&nbsp;for local kids that are in early childhood through third grade.

For more details on Fan Appreciation Day&nbsp;presented by Discount Drug Mart&nbsp;and the prizes that will be available, fans can visit&nbsp;Cavs.com/FanApp.

The Cavaliers extend a special thanks to the partners who made it possible for all fans to have the chance to win fabulous prizes:

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Cavaliers Announce 22nd Annual Fan Appreciation Day presented by Discount Drug Mart

Minneapolis, MN and Toronto, ON, April 2, 2024 - Dayforce, Inc. (NYSE: DAY; TSX: DAY), a global human capital management (HCM) leader that makes work life better, today announced the Cleveland Cavaliers have chosen Dayforce to help drive simplicity, collaboration, and workforce modernization at scale. With Dayforce, the Cavaliers will accelerate their journey as an innovation leader by harnessing one holistic platform for payroll, benefits administration, workforce management, onboarding, recruiting, and compensation management.

The partnership between the Cavaliers and Dayforce was driven by a desire to enhance the workplace experience for their team members through modern HCM technology. The Cavaliers consolidated their disparate systems for time, pay, and workforce management into the unified, all-in-one Dayforce platform. This has led to significant improvements in efficiency, notably in reducing manual tasks and eliminating paper-based processes.

"We're always exploring innovative ways to advance our business, and our partnership with Dayforce is a strategic step towards supporting our team members while future-proofing our organization for long-term success," said Alberta Lee, Senior Vice President People and Culture, Cleveland Cavaliers. “Simplicity is genius, and having one integrated system – from hire to retire – was key to drive efficiencies and connectivity across our organization. With Dayforce, we feel equipped to win now and in the future.”

The Cavaliers further enhanced the employee experience by providing their teams with always-on connectivity to work – when they need it most – through the Dayforce platform’s award-winning mobile application. This empowers team members to manage their work life from anywhere, at any time, on the device of their choice.

“The Cleveland Cavaliers join a community of strong sports brands who are leaning on Dayforce to help grow their teams and their business," said Steve Holdridge, President, Customer and Revenue Operations at Dayforce, Inc. “The automation and flexibility of the Dayforce platform will help the Cavaliers streamline efficiencies and deliver a best-in-class employee experience.”

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Cleveland Cavaliers Select Dayforce to Lead Workforce Transformation

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