Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. Following a 14-game absence with a shoulder injury, Okoro is ready to return to Cavaliers' lineup Thursday. The veteran swingman could be facing ...

Star Evan Mobley had 25 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists and the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 129-123 on Sunday night.

(AP Photo/John Raoux) Cleveland Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro (35) lines up a shot against Orlando Magic forward Tristan da Silva (23) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux ...

Memphis Grizzlies’ Desmond Bane (22) has his shot blocked by Cleveland Cavaliers’ Isaac Okoro (35) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Cleveland, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025.

The Cavaliers are determined to win it all and to get there they have to go through the defending champions: the Celtics.

On Sunday afternoon, the streaking Portland Trail Blazers take on the elite Cleveland Cavaliers in NBA action.

Otherwise, it’s on to Boston for a big showdown with the Celtics, who are defending champs but are six games behind Cleveland for first place. Boston is 2-1 against the Cavs this season, winning once at TD Garden and once in Cleveland, on Feb. 4, which was the last one the Cavs lost.

After agreeing to a buyout with the Pelicans, Cavaliers newcomer Javonte Green shares why he joined the Wine and Gold.