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CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Cavaliers today announced the Cavs Jr. Reporters Class of 2026-27 presented by Smucker’s Uncrustables. This season’s class of 10- and 11-year-old reporters will gain hands-on experience covering the team they love, from gameday press conferences to community events and youth sports programs, giving fans an inside look at the team while they jumpstart their own journalism careers.

Left to right in the image:&nbsp;Desmond&nbsp;(11),&nbsp;Demetrius&nbsp;(10),&nbsp;Cayden&nbsp;(11),&nbsp;Grace&nbsp;(10) and&nbsp;Rowan&nbsp;(10).

The five Jr. Reporters tipped off their season at the 2026 Cavs Media Day&nbsp;presented by Cleveland Clinic, sitting down with Donovan Mitchell, Jaylon Tyson, Peyton Watson and more to ask the kind of questions that bring out a player’s personality. Fans can see these interviews all season long on Rocket Arena’s Humongtron and across the @CavsUnited social media channels.

To find this season’s Cavs Jr. Reporters, the Cavaliers invited aspiring young journalists to submit a 60-second video making their case for the highly sought-after roles. More than 150 creative submissions poured in, and the top finalists earned a trip to Rocket Arena for in-person auditions, where they showed off their passion, basketball knowledge and reporting talents in front of a panel of judges.

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Cleveland Cavaliers Announce 2026-27 Jr. Reporters Class presented by Smucker’s Uncrustables

CLEVELAND –&nbsp;The Cavaliers announced their 2026 training camp roster and training camp schedule today.

The Cavaliers 2026 Preseason Guide is accessible by clicking HERE. Inside the preseason guide you will find training camp details, player biographies, team stats and information on preseason opponents.

TRAINING CAMP SCHEDULE AT THE EMBASSY IN ANDALUSIA (SPAIN)

DATE&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; OPPONENT&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; TIME (ET)

Oct. 8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; vs. BOSTON&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7:00 p.m. (RESN on DAZN)

Oct. 11&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; vs. ORLANDO&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6:30 p.m. (ESPN, RESN on DAZN)

Oct. 13&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; at Orlando&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7:00 p.m. (Peacock, RESN on DAZN)

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CAVALIERS ANNOUNCE 2026 TRAINING CAMP ROSTER

CLEVELAND –&nbsp;Cleveland Cavaliers President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman announced today that&nbsp;Brandon Weems&nbsp;has been promoted to General Manager. The team has also elevated&nbsp;Jon&nbsp;Nichols&nbsp;to Associate General Manager and&nbsp;Brendon Yu&nbsp;and&nbsp;José Calderón&nbsp;to Assistant General Managers. The Cavaliers have also added&nbsp;Dashiell Flynn&nbsp;as Chief Technology Officer of Basketball Operations. All appointments are effective immediately.

“Brandon has earned this opportunity through more than a decade of exceptional work with the Cavaliers and by consistently demonstrating elite judgment and the expertise required to help lead our basketball operations,” said Altman. “He has been instrumental in our player evaluation and roster-building processes, has a deep understanding of our culture, and has grown into a tremendous leader. We’re fortunate to have that level of talent and experience within our organization, and these moves reflect our confidence in the people who have helped build and sustain it. Elevating Brandon, along with Jon, Brendon and José, and adding Dashiell allows us to maintain the high level of continuity and collaboration that are important to us while empowering proven leaders in their respective areas.”

Weems&nbsp;has been a part of the Cavaliers organization for 11 seasons, including the last four as Assistant General Manager (2022-2026). In addition, Weems spent one season as the Senior Director of Player Personnel. The Akron, Ohio native began his tenure with the Cavaliers as a scout in 2015 and was promoted to Director of Scouting in 2017, a&nbsp;position he held&nbsp;for four seasons (2017-2021).

In his new role as General Manager, Weems will take on increased responsibility across the organization’s basketball operations, including ownership of roster management and contract negotiations, oversight of global scouting and the day-to-day operations of the team. He will also continue to work closely with Altman on the NBA Draft process, including player evaluations and rankings, background research and statistical analysis of draft-eligible prospects.

Nichols&nbsp;joined the organization prior to the 2013-14 season as Director of Analytics. Over the past four seasons (2022-26), he served as Vice President of Basketball Strategy after one season as Senior Director of Strategy and Research.

He currently leads the organization's data strategy efforts while assisting with roster management, contract and free agency negotiations, trade negotiation strategy, long-term operational planning and the application of the collective bargaining agreement in roster construction. As Associate General Manager, Nichols will expand his responsibilities to include shaping on-court basketball strategy models and innovations, while continuing to evolve the team's player value and draft models.

Yu&nbsp;is entering his 11th season with the Cavs organization, including four seasons in the G League as General Manager of the Cleveland Charge (2019-2023), with Director of College Scouting for the Cavaliers added to his title ahead of the 2022-23 season. In addition, Yu spent two seasons as the Director of G League Operations and Basketball Operations, Special Projects. He began his tenure with the Cavaliers as the basketball operations seasonal assistant in 2014-15. As Director of Scouting, Yu led the talent evaluation of collegiate and professional athletes and oversaw personnel for the Cavaliers, including international and NBA G League players.

Under Yu’s previous leadership with the Charge, the team had 16 NBA Call Ups, including current Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill. During the 2022-23 season, the Charge went 30-20 and clinched a spot in the 2023 NBA G league Playoffs for the first time since 2016-17.

Calderón&nbsp;rejoined the organization in 2022 as Special Advisor to the Front Office.&nbsp; He was instrumental in assisting the front office in achieving their goals both on and off the court in a variety of engagements, including the Cavaliers’ 2026 Training Camp at The Embassy in Andalusia.&nbsp; Prior to joining the front office, Calderón previously worked for the National Basketball Players Association where he served as the Special Assistant to the Executive Director, working closely with then-NBPA Executive Director Michele Roberts and the NBPA’s senior management team on union strategy and specific issues relevant to current NBA players. Calderón spent 14 seasons in the NBA, playing for seven different teams, including the Cavaliers’ NBA Finals run during the 2017-18 season.

Flynn&nbsp;joins the Cavaliers from Amazon Web Services, where he served in machine learning and sports strategy roles since 2018, most recently as Global Head of AI for Sports. In his role, he will focus on the development and integration of new technologies and tools across basketball operations, while helping establish the infrastructure and governance to support the department’s strategic initiatives. Flynn brings more than 20 years of experience across consulting, government and technology, including strategy consulting at Accenture.&nbsp;

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BRANDON WEEMS PROMOTED TO GENERAL MANAGER OF CLEVELAND CAVALIERS

CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Cavaliers and Gray Media today announced a historic partnership with DAZN to broadcast 15 regular season Cavaliers games completely free, over-the-air during the 2026-27 NBA season. The 15-game package is a simulcast of the games available for free in front of the Cavaliers on DAZN paid subscription paywall offering.

The games will air locally in Cleveland on Gray Media’s legacy stations, WOIO (CBS 19) and WUAB (MyNet 43), and statewide on Rock Entertainment Sports Network, giving fans unprecedented access to one of the NBA’s premier teams. Rock Entertainment Sports Network is a collaboration between Gray Media and Rock Entertainment Group, which owns the Cleveland Cavaliers, Cleveland Sirens, Cleveland Monsters, and Cleveland Charge.&nbsp;

In addition, Gray stations in other markets, including Cincinnati, Ohio; Lima, Ohio; and Parkersburg, West Virginia will also air the 15-game package. Gray will seek additional third-party broadcasters to air the games in other parts of the territory where Gray does not own or operate television stations.

"We are absolutely thrilled to partner with the Cavaliers and DAZN to bring world-class basketball straight to our viewers' living rooms completely free of charge," said Chris Conroy, General Manager of WOIO/WUAB. “Local sports belong on local television, and this historic agreement delivers for Cavs fans."

WUAB’s deep sports pedigree includes a long history of broadcasting Cavaliers games and a nostalgic legacy of carrying Cleveland Indians baseball. Adding live Cleveland Cavaliers basketball to a powerhouse lineup that has featured the Cleveland Browns, Columbus Blue Jackets hockey, college football, NCAA March Madness, and legendary events like The Masters, WOIO and WUAB continue to serve as the undisputed home of free, live Cleveland sports.

"In partnership with Gray and DAZN, we've built the most enhanced and accessible broadcast ecosystem we've had in years,” said Nic Barlage, CEO of Rock Entertainment Group, Cleveland Cavaliers and Rocket Arena. "Our fans are at the core of every decision we make, and this season we're proud to triple the number of games available for free, over-the-air on Gray's local stations and Rock Entertainment Sports Network."

"This partnership represents a forward-thinking approach to serving local sports fans," added Matt Moran, Senior Operating Officer for Gray Media. "Combined with our deep in-season coverage on Rock Entertainment Sports Network, we are proud to expand our collaboration with the Cavaliers and DAZN to deliver premium, live sports content directly to the best fans in the country."

The current schedule is provided below and is subject to change.&nbsp;&nbsp;Check local listings for details.&nbsp;&nbsp;The broadcast schedule will include pregame and postgame coverage.

Visit&nbsp;cavs.com/broadcast&nbsp;for additional broadcast information for the upcoming season.

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Cleveland Cavaliers Games Return to Free Over-the-Air Television on Gray Media Stations

CLEVELAND – Today, the Cleveland Cavaliers and DAZN launched the official Cavaliers on DAZN platform, allowing fans the opportunity to register for access to live regular season Cavs games, all preseason contests and original programming, all available via the DAZN platform and app ahead of the upcoming 2026-27 season. 

To&nbsp;subscribe&nbsp;and learn more, visit&nbsp;dazn.com/cavaliers.

Fans will find several subscription options,&nbsp;from monthly and season passes&nbsp;to&nbsp;the enhanced DAZN Ultimate Tier, highlighted by special discounts and premium product features that will elevate the Cavaliers on DAZN&nbsp;experience. Subscriptions provide fans streaming access to all regular season games not selected for exclusive national broadcast, preseason contests and original Cavaliers programming.&nbsp;

All full-season and half-season Cavs United and Foundation Members will receive a complimentary Season Pass subscription to the Cavaliers on DAZN this season, with quarter-season Cavs United members receiving 25% off. Fans can choose from four subscription options.

The first 200&nbsp;Ultimate&nbsp;Pass&nbsp;subscribers will receive&nbsp;2 free preseason tickets. Any fan who signs up&nbsp;for an&nbsp;Ultimate&nbsp;Pass&nbsp;before October 23rd will receive&nbsp;26% off tickets to&nbsp;one&nbsp;select October home game.

This year, fifteen regular season games, along with all three preseason&nbsp;matchups,&nbsp;will be available free-of-charge on DAZN and simulcast locally over-the-air. Details about the simulcast schedule and local partner will be communicated&nbsp;shortly.

Cavaliers on DAZN brings game production in-house through Rock Entertainment Sports Network (RESN), the Cavaliers' Emmy Award-winning studio. This next-generation broadcast will feature predictive AI, data-driven visual overlays and mixed- and augmented-reality elements for a more immersive viewing experience. Production expands from six cameras to 19, including Cosm's ultra-high-resolution 10.5K systems for sweeping perspectives and new angles of the action, letting fans customize their viewing experience with alternative broadcasts or build their own multi-view setup in the app. Fans will also continue to enjoy the familiar on-air broadcast team: play-by-play announcer John Michael, analyst Brad Daugherty, reporter Serena Winters and pre- and postgame host Cayleigh Griffin alongside Austin Carr.

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Cavaliers on DAZN Launches: Fans Can Choose from Four Plans to Watch the 2026-27 Season

CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Cavaliers and DAZN today announced a multi-year partnership bringing Cavaliers basketball and original team content to fans exclusively through DAZN’s leading global sports entertainment platform. Beginning with the 2026-27 NBA season, DAZN becomes the new direct-to-fan destination for Cavaliers games and storytelling, streaming all regular season games not selected exclusively for national broadcast, preseason contests and team-produced original programming. DAZN’s innovative platform and multi-device capabilities will allow fans to seamlessly access games, programming and exclusive content across smart TVs, mobile devices, web browsers, game consoles and partner streaming platforms.

As part of the agreement, the Cavaliers will move game production in-house through Rock Entertainment Sports Network (RESN), their Emmy Award-winning studio. The next-generation broadcast will feature predictive AI, data-driven visual overlays and mixed- and augmented-reality elements for a more immersive viewing experience. Production expands from 6 to 19 cameras, including Cosm's ultra-high resolution 10.5K systems for sweeping perspectives and new angles of the action. Fans can customize their viewing experience with alternative broadcasts or build their own multi-view setup in the app. Cavaliers fans will continue to enjoy their familiar on-air team: play-by-play announcer John Michael, analyst Brad Daugherty, reporter Serena Winters and pre- and postgame host Cayleigh Griffin.

"The investment we're making in our broadcast platform creates a fan-centric destination that enriches the experience while simplifying how fans connect to Cavaliers basketball," said Nic Barlage, CEO of Rock Entertainment Group, Cleveland Cavaliers and Rocket Arena. "By coupling our in-house production capabilities at RESN with DAZN's industry-leading platform, we're bringing our fans a broadcast built on advanced technology and engagement, resulting in a more immersive and personalized experience.”

“The United States is a key growth market for DAZN, and the Cleveland Cavaliers are exactly the kind of forward-thinking partner we want to build with as we expand our local sports offering,” said Shay Segev, CEO of DAZN Group. “DAZN is becoming the platform where fans can follow the teams and competitions they care about most through a modern and digital-first viewing experience. Together with the Cavs, we're bringing fans closer to the team while helping shape the future of direct-to-consumer sports distribution.”

All full-season and half-season Cavs United and Foundation Members will receive a complimentary subscription to the Cavaliers on DAZN this season. Fans can choose from four subscription options:

In addition to live game coverage, the subscription includes a weekly show and extended game highlights. As part of the partnership’s commitment to expanding access, 15 games this season will be available free of charge on DAZN and simulcast locally over-the-air. Fans can access games on any device, on demand, along with ancillary content beyond the live game and alternative feeds. Details about the simulcast schedule and partner will be communicated at a later date.

RESN, in partnership with DAZN, will serve as the master portal brand for Cavaliers content and games. DAZN will also distribute select RESN programming for free.

To learn more and receive subscription updates, visit cavs.com/dazn or dazn.com/cavaliers.

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Cleveland Cavaliers and DAZN Announce Exclusive Multi-Year Local Broadcast Partnership

CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Cavaliers will introduce Gilly’s Clubhouse, a new premium membership club opening on the Loudville level of Rocket Arena beginning with the 2026-27 NBA season. The 2,400-square-foot premium, all-inclusive space, will welcome 250 members per season for all Cavaliers home games.

Gilly’s Clubhouse membership includes all-inclusive food, beer, wine and soda. Aramark will lead a rotating menu that pairs elevated fare with Gilly’s classics like mac and cheese, served from buffet stations throughout the club. The space features a new entryway to create a privatized club feel, new furniture including high-top tables and other seating options, buffet stations throughout the club, updates to the interior design, all while keeping the same Gilly’s feel that fans love.&nbsp;

"Gilly's Clubhouse becomes our eighth premium club space at Rocket Arena and one of the first all-inclusive upper-level clubs in the NBA,"&nbsp;said Nic Barlage, CEO of Rock Entertainment Group, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Rocket Arena. "By bringing an all-inclusive club to Loudville, we're delivering the most accessible entry point to a premium experience in our venue."

Gilly’s Clubhouse reimagines the fan-favorite Gilly’s at Rocket Arena that opened during the Cavaliers’ annual Bow Tie Game in 2025. Gilly’s Clubhouse honors Nick Gilbert, the son of Cavaliers Chairman Dan Gilbert, who passed away in May 2023 from complications related to neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). Nick was affectionately nicknamed “Gilly” by his friends and he was also the Cavs good luck charm at age 14 when he represented the team during the 2011 NBA draft lottery, sporting his signature bow tie.

Memberships to the new Gilly’s Clubhouse are now available. You can learn more by visiting:&nbsp;rocketarena.com/premium/locations/gillys-clubhouse.

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Cleveland Cavaliers Introduce Gilly’s Clubhouse, New Premium Membership Club

CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed forward Mario Hezonja (heh-ZONE-yuh), Cavaliers President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman announced today.

Hezonja (6-9, 242) returns to the NBA for the first time since the 2019-20 season after playing professionally in Greece, Russia and Spain over the last six years. He most recently played for Real Madrid during the 2025-26 season, appearing in 80 games (71 starts) across EuroLeague, Liga ACB, the Spanish Cup and ACB Supercup competition. He averaged 15.0 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 23.1 minutes while shooting .848 from the free throw line.

During his four seasons with Real Madrid (2022-26), Hezonja helped lead the club to the 2023 EuroLeague championship, earned All-EuroLeague Second Team honors in 2024 and was named the 2025-26 Liga ACB Most Valuable Player. He also helped Real Madrid capture back-to-back Liga ACB championships in 2024 and 2025, adding to the two ACB titles he won with FC Barcelona in 2012 and 2014. In addition, Hezonja helped Panathinaikos BC win the Greek League championship during his lone season with the club in 2021.

Over his international career (2012-15 and 2020-26), Hezonja has appeared in 533 games (261 starts) with FC Barcelona (Spain), Panathinaikos BC (Greece), UNICS Kazan (Russia) and Real Madrid (Spain), averaging 11.7 points and 4.0 rebounds in 21.6 minutes.

In five NBA seasons (2015-20), the 31-year-old appeared in 330 games (69 starts) with Orlando, New York and Portland, averaging 6.9 points and 3.1 rebounds in 18.5 minutes. He also appeared in five postseason games with the Trail Blazers in 2020. A native of Croatia, Hezonja was selected fifth overall by the Orlando Magic in the 2015 NBA Draft and is one of the highest-drafted Croatian-born players in NBA history.

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Cavaliers Sign Mario Hezonja

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