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CLEVELAND, September 21, 2023 – Today, the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Cleveland Clinic, a top-ranked medical center, partnering with Bedrock real estate, unveiled conceptual plans for the Cleveland Clinic Global Peak Performance Center – a first-of-its-kind sports performance center and training facility. Proposed plans include the development of an interdisciplinary training center, which would be located on the Cuyahoga Riverfront in downtown Cleveland. The Center would be the only Cleveland Clinic-backed professional facility to be open to the public. 

"This past December, Bedrock unveiled its visionary and ambitious Cuyahoga Riverfront Master Plan that will transform Cleveland's riverfront into one of the world's premier waterfronts," said Dan Gilbert, Cleveland Cavaliers Governor and Bedrock Chairman. "With today's announcement, we are taking the first step in realizing that vision by joining forces with Cleveland Clinic to design an innovative Cleveland Clinic Global Peak Performance Center right in Downtown Cleveland. This center will not only serve our team on and off the court, but it will create an opportunity for the everyday athlete to receive state-of-the-art care in Northeast Ohio."&nbsp;

Designed by Populous, a global design firm experienced in designing world-class elite athlete training environments, the proposed development will anchor Bedrock's Cuyahoga Riverfront Master Plan and further solidify downtown Cleveland's position as a global medical destination. The Center aims to be a top-notch landing place for athletes from numerous sports. Through a revolutionary approach, the Center plans to offer personalized expertise in training, treatment, nutrition, and recovery from Cleveland Clinic's professional medical specialists.&nbsp;

"Our vision for the Cleveland Clinic Global Peak Performance Center is to serve as more than just a practice or training facility. By creating a sustainable hub of resources to serve our players, we have an opportunity to retain and attract the league's top talent, strengthen the life-span of their careers, and help them reach their highest potential. These plans represent a substantial investment in the Cleveland Cavaliers' Championship Culture." said Koby Altman, President of Basketball Operations for the Cleveland Cavaliers.&nbsp;

The Cuyahoga Riverfront Master Plan involves a long-term public-private partnership between Bedrock and the City of Cleveland, which is an important part of the city's infrastructure that focuses on sustainability and resiliency. This bold plan features a vibrant riverfront neighborhood with core-to-shore connectivity, new residential and commercial space, enhanced pathways to the riverfront, and transit-oriented development.&nbsp;

"Cleveland Clinic is proud to partner with Bedrock and the Cleveland Cavaliers to announce our intention to move forward with this monumental plan that will greatly impact the health and well-being of our region for generations to come," said Tom Mihaljevic, MD, CEO and President and Morton L. Mandel CEO Chair, Cleveland Clinic. "Our sports medicine teams are known around the world for treating and taking care of athletes of all abilities and ages; it would be an honor to grow this program in our hometown of Cleveland with two great partners as we engage in the revitalization of downtown."&nbsp;

"After over 30 years of partnership with Cleveland Clinic, the proposal for the Peak Performance Center represents the most ambitious project our organizations have ever contemplated. We have an opportunity to create an exciting project together that will impact our region for years to come," said Nic Barlage, Cleveland Cavaliers, Rock Entertainment Group, and Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse CEO.

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Cleveland Cavaliers, Bedrock and Cleveland Clinic Reveal Conceptual Plans for Cleveland Clinic Global Peak Performance Center in Downtown Cleveland

VITÓRIA (Espírito Santo), Sept. 20, 2023&nbsp;– The NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers and the team's Global Ambassador and Athlete Development Consultant Anderson Varejão today unveiled their second court renovation in Brazil. This project focused on the historic court and athletic facility of Clube de Regatas Saldanha da Gama, which was constructed in 1902 in the coastal city of Vitória, Espírito Santo.&nbsp;

The Saldanha da Gama project is part of the Cavs' long-term commitment to growing the game of basketball in Brazil and includes the launch of Portuguese-language digital channels, a partnership with Varejão, and court revitalization projects across the country. The Vitória ribbon-cutting event comes on the heels of the team's April 2023 dedication of the renovated Beco do Nego basketball court in São Paulo. 

"This is truly a full circle moment for me. Saldanha da Gama has always held a special place in my heart," said Varejão. "To be able to transform the very courts I grew up playing on and to invest in kids living in and around my local community is a dream come true – and we're just getting started. I'm excited to see this partnership with the Cavaliers continue to grow and spread the passion and joy of the game with people across the country."

Clube de Regatas Saldanha da Gama was founded in 1902 and is one of the country's oldest continuously operating sports and recreation clubs. It famously sparked Varejão's early passion for basketball and has remained an important meeting point for youth and basketball fans across the city. The two fully renovated courts were renamed Hélio Demoner Courts in honor of Mr. Hélio Demoner, a long-time physical education teacher and coach who introduced generations of Vitória's children to basketball.

"The Cavaliers have a strong and enduring connection with Brazilian fans, but today's court dedication is especially personal for our Team," said Nic Barlage, Cleveland Cavaliers, Rock Entertainment Group, and Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse CEO. "The new Hélio Demoner Courts represent another step in our team's deepening commitment to Brazil. It's an honor to partner with Anderson to invest in his hometown community while continuing to grow the Cavaliers' global footprint."

The newly transformed facility in Vitória was designed by Brazilian artist Antonio Neto. It is also an especially personal endeavor for both the Cavaliers and Varejão. The renovation took about two months to complete and included two courts with a new, custom-designed floor by Neto, backboards, light poles, a new electrical network and underground gallery ducts. Every detail was carefully considered to ensure that fans and athletes of the club could truly enjoy the new space.&nbsp;

The ceremony also included a donation of $10,000 from the Cavaliers organization to support the Anderson Varejão Institute (IAV) ongoing efforts to grow the next generation of basketball talent. In addition to the ceremony and ribbon cutting, the event included a friendly game between Anderson's former teammates from the 1990s as well as a basketball clinic with children from IAV, Saldanha and NBA Basketball School. The event was attended by Varejão, Barlage, Marcos Perini, President of Saldanha da Gama, and many others. 

Following today's event, the Cavaliers will travel to Rio de Janeiro, where Varejão will conduct a basketball clinic at NBA Store Arena Rio (Uptown Barra) with 50 youth from NBA Basketball School. The event will take place on Thursday, Sept. 21 at 3.30pm. The NBA Store Arena Rio is the largest physical retail store in Latin America.&nbsp;These activities are part of the team's long-term plan in the country, as the Cavaliers continue to rank as the #1 most followed team in the NBA app.&nbsp;

The Cavaliers have also grown their Portuguese-language fanbase with the @CavsInBrasil Instagram and TikTok channels in partnership with the Brazilian digital agency Play9. This ongoing commitment earned the team the 2022-23 Season NBA Team International Strategy Award, which recognizes the best International Team Marketing Program strategy for the 2022-23 season. You can follow along this season via @Cavsinbrasil on&nbsp;Instagram&nbsp;&&nbsp;TikTok.

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Cleveland Cavaliers Transform 120-Year-Old Basketball Courts at Anderson Varejao's Hometown Club in Vitoria, Brazil

Cavs Academy, the official youth basketball program of the Cleveland Cavaliers, has announced the dates and locations of their 2023 Basketball Clinics in Ohio. Registration for all Cavs Academy events is open NOW at CavsYouth.com/basketball. Programs are designed by the Cavs Academy coaching staff to engage and empower young athletes, catering to individuals of all skill levels, ages 3-14. There are a number of ways young athletes can get involved in 2023. 

Cavs Academy utilizes the game of basketball as a vehicle to impact youth and develop the skills of young athletes. Clinics are open to boys and girls ages&nbsp;3-14, regardless of current skill level.&nbsp;

Cavs Academy coaches will take participants through two-hour sessions that will include:

Cavalittles Clinics help introduce the game of basketball to our youngest athletes, aged 3-6 years. The program serves as an introduction to the fundamental aspects of basketball through interactive and fun experiences. These hour-long clinics provide young athletes with an ideal opportunity to ignite their love for the sport while teaching coordination, agility, teamwork and camaraderie.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Registration is $40 and includes a tie-dye Cavalittles t-shirt and two tickets to a 2023 Cavaliers home game.&nbsp;

Cavs Academy Clinics are designed to deliver a comprehensive basketball experience in as little as 90 minutes. The Cavs Academy coaching staff will take athletes through a series of dynamic warm-ups, skills and drills training, and small-group gameplay. All Clinics are open to all genders and skill levels, ages 7-14.&nbsp;

Clinics start at $65 and include two tickets to a 2023 Cavaliers home game as well as a jersey or dri-fit shirt. See registration information on the website for individual details and pricing.&nbsp;

These specialized clinics provide a supportive and empowering environment for females who seek a tailored basketball experience away from co-ed settings.

In addition to clinics, the Cleveland Cavaliers are proud to partner with youth programs across Ohio, Western Pennsylvania and Western New York who offer league play for youth ages 6-12. Timing varies by location, with leagues operating from October through March. Visit&nbsp;CavsYouth.com/basketball,and click on the “league locater” tab under Jr. Cavs to find a partner league near you!

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Cavs Academy Announce Basketball, Cavalittles and All-Girls 2023-24 Clinic Schedule

CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed guard Sharife Cooper, forward Pete Nance and guard Justin Powell,&nbsp;Cavaliers President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman announced today.

Cooper&nbsp;(6-1, 180) appeared in 25 games (all starts) last season with the Cleveland Charge, the Cavaliers’ exclusively owned and operated NBA G League team, averaging 21.3 points, 6.3 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 0.84 steals in 32.4 minutes. He was named All-NBA G League Second Team and was also selected to the 2023 NBA G League Next Up Game during NBA All-Star Weekend in Salt Lake City. During the 2023 Summer League in Las Vegas, he appeared in four games (all starts) for the Cavaliers, averaging 13.5 points, 2.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists in 21.5 minutes while helping the Cavaliers win their first Summer League Championship. Cooper was drafted 48th overall in the 2021 NBA Draft by the Atlanta Hawks after one collegiate season at Auburn (2020-21).&nbsp;

Nance&nbsp;(6-11, 230) went undrafted after one season at University of North Carolina (2022-23) and four seasons at Northwestern University (2018-22), averaging 9.7 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 25.3 minutes in 137 games (104 starts) during his collegiate career. Last season at UNC, the Akron-born native started all 30 games and averaged 10.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.13 blocks in 30.0 minutes, while leading the team in blocks (34), finishing second in free throw percentage (.816) and ranking third in three-pointers made (32). A member of the Cavaliers 2023 Summer League Championship team, Nance appeared in all six games, averaging 7.2 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 20.4 minutes.

Powell&nbsp;(6-6, 197)&nbsp;went undrafted after playing three seasons collegiately at Auburn, Tennessee, and Washington State, with career averages of 7.8 points, 2.2 assists and 3.2 rebounds in 25.0 minutes. Last season at Washington State, Powell appeared in a career-best 34 games (all starts), averaging 10.4 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 33.8 minutes. He also&nbsp;appeared in two games for&nbsp;the&nbsp;Miami Heat at the&nbsp;2023&nbsp;Summer&nbsp;League in Las Vegas and one game at the California Classic&nbsp;in Sacramento.

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Cavaliers Sign Sharife Cooper, Pete Nance, and Justin Powell to Training Camp Roster

CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed center&nbsp;Tristan Thompson, Cavaliers President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman announced today from Cleveland Clinic Courts. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

“Tristan embodies every trait we want as part of our team culture, and we couldn’t be more excited to bring his experience and character back into our franchise,” said Altman. “His impact both on and off the court is immeasurable, and his history with our team adds a layer of familiarity,&nbsp;leadership and physicality that will undoubtedly make a positive impact with our younger players. An integral part of our four consecutive NBA Finals trips and an NBA Championship in 2016, Tristan represented the organization with the utmost charm and professionalism during his nine seasons in Northeast Ohio. We are thrilled to reunite with Tristan and welcome him and his family back to the Cavaliers family.”

Thompson&nbsp;(6-9, 254) played a vital role during the Cavaliers’ four straight NBA Finals appearances from 2015-2018, including the franchise’s first-ever NBA championship in 2016. He returns to Cleveland, where he spent his first nine NBA seasons (2011-2020), appearing in 619 regular season games (429 starts) with averages of 9.4 points on .518 shooting from the field and 8.7 rebounds in 28.1 minutes per contest. Selected by the Cavaliers as the No. 4 pick in the 2011 NBA Draft and at the time was the highest drafted Canadian-born player in league history, Thompson still ranks among the franchise’s all-time leaders in offensive rebounds (second, 2,115), total rebounds (third, 5,393), defensive rebounds (fifth, 3,278), blocks (sixth, 447), games played (seventh, 619) and minutes (eighth, 17,373). His 447 consecutive regular season games played from Feb. 10, 2012 to April 4, 2017 remains the longest streak in Cavaliers history. Additionally, Thompson holds the franchise record for most offensive rebounds in a single season with 306 in 2012-13.&nbsp;

The 12-year NBA veteran center last played for the Los Angeles Lakers, where he appeared in six playoff games during the 2023 NBA Playoffs. Over his career, Thompson has played in 730 regular season games (478 starts) for Cleveland, Boston, Sacramento, Indiana and Chicago with averages of 9.0 points on .519 shooting from the field and 8.4 rebounds in 26.8 minutes per contest. An All-Rookie Second Team selection in 2011-12, the University of Texas product has averaged at least 8.0 rebounds on eight occasions, including back-to-back campaigns averaging a double-double for Cleveland during the 2018-19 and 2019-20 seasons. With 5,839 points and 5,393 rebounds with the Cavaliers, Thompson is one of only four players in franchise history to accumulate at least 5,000 points and 5,000 rebounds, joining LeBron James, Zydrunas Ilgauskas and Brad Daugherty.

Thompson, who started all 21 postseason games during the Cavaliers’ 2016 NBA title run, has played in 94 playoff games (70 starts) over his career, averaging 7.1 points on .562 shooting from the field and 7.8 rebounds in 26.9 minutes. Thompson is also the Cavaliers’ all-time postseason leader in offensive rebounds (287) and ranks second in franchise playoff history in total rebounds (666), third in defensive rebounds (379), third in games played (78), fourth in blocked shots (63), ninth in points scored (598) and ninth in field goals made (224).

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Cavaliers Sign Tristan Thompson

Cleveland, OH—The NBA Cleveland Cavaliers have partnered with Shift4&nbsp;(NYSE: FOUR),&nbsp;an industry leader in integrated payments and commerce technology, to become the organization’s official payment processor.&nbsp;Shift4 will process Cavs ticket transactions through an integration with the team’s ticketing platform SeatGeek to provide fans with a secure and seamless ticket purchasing experience. Shift4 will also power the team’s mobile ordering experience.&nbsp;

“Our focus is to always seek new opportunities to deliver innovative technologies that will elevate the experience our fans have in doing business with us,” said Shelly Cayette, Cavaliers&nbsp; EVP and Chief Commercial Officer.&nbsp; “Shift4 is a global leader in the commerce space and we look forward to introducing its robust technology to Cavs fans in the 2023-24 season.”

“We’re excited to partner with a forward-thinking organization such as the Cavs to enhance the ticketing and gameday experience for their fans,” stated Shift4’s Head of Sports & Entertainment, Dustin Alpert. “We continue to grow our ticketing capabilities and expand our presence at many venues beyond just our point-of-sale solutions.”

Shift4's integrated commerce solutions are used in more than 150 sports and entertainment venues across North America. The company powers billions of transactions annually for hundreds of thousands of businesses in virtually every industry.

For more information about Shift4's payment solutions for stadiums and arenas, visit&nbsp;shift4.com/sports-entertainment.

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Shift4 Selected as Official Payment Processor of the Cleveland Cavaliers

The Cleveland Cavaliers prepare to tip off the 2023-2024 regular season at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse with a back-to-back season opener on Friday, October 27, against OKC Thunder at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, October 28, against the Indiana Pacers at 7:30 p.m.&nbsp;

Prior to Opening Night, the Cavs will host two home preseason games at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse Thursday, October 12 against Orlando Magic at 7:00 p.m. and Monday, October 16 against Maccabi Ra’anana from Israel at 7:00 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;Tickets for the preseason home games at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse will be on sale at&nbsp;Cavs.com/Schedule.&nbsp;

Single game tickets for all 41 regular season home games of the Cleveland Cavaliers 2023-2024 season will go on sale to the general public on Tuesday, Aug. 22 at 12:00 p.m. at&nbsp;Cavs.com/Schedule.&nbsp;Tickets for the Cavs two preseason home games at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse will also go on sale at the same time Tuesday.&nbsp;

Tickets for Cleveland’s regular season and home preseason games can be purchased online at&nbsp;Cavs.com/Schedule&nbsp;and there is a six (6) ticket limit per person per game (no game limit).

To sign up for presale access to single game tickets prior to the general public, fans can create a free Cavs United profile, presented by Bread Financial, at&nbsp;Cavs.com/United.&nbsp;Tickets will be available through SeatGeek, the Cavs official ticketing partner.

Fans can also follow @cavs on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok as well as&nbsp;Cavs.com&nbsp;for ticket and broadcast updates throughout the season. The complete 2023-2024 Cavs schedule can be found at&nbsp;Cavs.com/Schedule, where fans can download a printable version.

The Cleveland Cavaliers 2023-2024 promotional giveaway and theme night schedule featuring fan giveaways and exciting theme nights at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse will be released soon.

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2023-24 Cavaliers Single Game Ticket On Sale

CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Cavaliers have announced their 2023-24 NBA regular season schedule presented by SeatGeek, the organization’s official ticketing partner. The season tips off on Wednesday, Oct. 25 on the road against Brooklyn at 7:30 p.m. ET followed by a home opener back-to-back at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Friday, Oct. 27 versus Oklahoma City at 7:30 p.m. ET and Saturday, Oct. 28 versus Indiana at 7:30 p.m. ET. The Cavaliers are slated to play 82 regular season games, including 17 weekend home dates comprised of seven Friday games, three Saturday games and seven Sunday games. 

The Wine & Gold will also make 17 national television appearances this upcoming season:

Highlights of the home schedule for the 2023-24 season include a visit from the NBA champion Denver Nuggets on Nov. 19 and a pair of visits from the Eastern Conference champion Miami Heat on Nov. 22 and March 20.&nbsp;Cleveland will also host the Chicago Bulls for a special Martin Luther King Jr. Day game on Jan. 15.&nbsp;Additional marquee opponents coming to Cleveland only once this season include the Golden State Warriors on Nov. 5, the Los Angeles Lakers on Nov. 25, the San Antonio Spurs on Jan. 7, the Phoenix Suns on March 11, and the Memphis Grizzlies on April 10.&nbsp;The Cavaliers will also travel to Paris on Jan. 11 to host Brooklyn at Accor Arena for the franchise’s first-ever game in Europe and third internationally played game in franchise history.&nbsp;The Cavaliers traveled to China in 2007, and Brazil in 2015 during preseason action.&nbsp;

Cleveland will also participate in the&nbsp;inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament, with&nbsp;Group Play games taking place on Tuesdays and Fridays in November. The Cavaliers are set to compete in East Group A with four games against teams in their pool:&nbsp;Nov. 3 at Indiana, Nov. 17 vs. Detroit, Nov. 21 at Philadelphia and Nov. 28 vs. Atlanta. Eight teams (four per conference) will advance from Group Play into the Knockout Rounds. The advancing teams will be the six group winners and two “wild cards” (the team from each conference with the best record in Group Play games that finished second in its group).&nbsp;The Knockout Rounds will consist of single-elimination games in the Quarterfinals (Monday, Dec. 4 and Tuesday, Dec. 5 in NBA market), Semifinals (Thursday, Dec. 7) and Championship (Saturday, Dec. 9).&nbsp;The Semifinals and Championship will take place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. All In-Season Tournament games will count toward the regular-season standings except the Championship game.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The losing teams in the Quarterfinals in each conference will play each other in a regular season game on Dec. 8.&nbsp;Each of the 22 teams that do not advance to the Quarterfinals of the In-Season Tournament will be assigned two regular season games (one home game and one away game) that will be played on Wednesday, Dec. 6 and Friday, Dec. 8.&nbsp;A formulaic approach will determine the matchups for these 22 games using the Group Play standings in each conference (fifth through 15th). Two of the 22 games will be scheduled cross-conference because there will be an odd number of teams in each conference that do not advance to the Quarterfinals. These cross-conference games will be scheduled between bottom-finishing teams in Group Play subject to travel constraints, and no team will play more than one of its two games cross-conference. The other 20 games will be scheduled within conference featuring teams that are otherwise scheduled to play each other three times over the course of the season wherever possible.

The Cavaliers are scheduled to match up against&nbsp;each Eastern Conference opponent four times with the exception of Charlotte (two home, one away), Miami (two home, one away), New York (two home, one away), Boston (one home, two away), Orlando (one home, two away) and Toronto (one home, two away).&nbsp;Each Western Conference opponent will play the Cavaliers twice – once at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse and once on the road.&nbsp;Additional games against opponents can be added pending Cleveland’s In-Season Tournament results.

Other ‘stats’ on the 2023-24 schedule include:

Single game tickets for all regular season home games and two preseason home games for the 2023-2024 season at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse will go on sale to the general public on Tuesday, August 22 at Noon at&nbsp;Cavs.com/Schedule.&nbsp;To sign up for presale access to single game tickets prior to the general public, fans can create a free Cavs United profile, presented by Bread Financial, at&nbsp;Cavs.com/United.&nbsp;Tickets will be distributed through SeatGeek, the Cavs official ticketing partner.

Fans can also follow @cavs on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok as well as&nbsp;Cavs.com&nbsp;for ticket and broadcast updates throughout the season.

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Cavaliers Announce 2023-24 NBA Regular Season Schedule, presented by SeatGeek

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