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Cleveland Cavaliers

Eastern Conference · #4 seed · 11 players

#9Power rank
52–30Record
+4.1Net rating
119.5Pts scored
115.4Pts allowed
A-Grade
3%Title odds
Roster

11 players — ranked by the Balladex model, with MVP odds for contenders. Tap any player for the full story.

Donovan MitchellDonovan MitchellGuard · #45 · 27.9 / 4.5 / 5.72%MVPEvan MobleyEvan MobleyForward · #4 · 18.2 / 9 / 3.6→ProfileJarrett AllenJarrett AllenCenter · #31 · 15.4 / 8.5 / 1.8→ProfileJaylon TysonJaylon TysonGuard · #20 · 13.2 / 5.1 / 2.2→ProfileJames HardenJames HardenGuard · #1 · 25.4 / 4.8 / 8.1→ProfileSam MerrillSam MerrillGuard · #5 · 12.8 / 2.6 / 2.4→ProfileDennis SchroderDennis SchroderGuard · #8 · 12.8 / 3.1 / 5.3→ProfileMax StrusMax StrusForward · #2 · 11.2 / 5.4 / 2→ProfileMeleek ThomasMeleek ThomasGuard · #41→ProfileSNSaliou NiangForward · #14→ProfileTyrese ProctorTyrese ProctorGuard · #24 · 5.4 / 1.3 / 1.5→Profile
Cleveland Cavaliers full roster with per-game stats
PlayerPos#PPGRPGAPGMVP
Donovan MitchellGuard#4527.94.55.72%
Evan MobleyForward#418.293.6—
Jarrett AllenCenter#3115.48.51.8—
Jaylon TysonGuard#2013.25.12.2—
James HardenGuard#125.44.88.1—
Sam MerrillGuard#512.82.62.4—
Dennis SchroderGuard#812.83.15.3—
Max StrusForward#211.25.42—
Meleek ThomasGuard#41————
Saliou NiangForward#14————
Tyrese ProctorGuard#245.41.31.5—
Team Leaders

Who leads Cleveland Cavaliers by last-season per-game average.

Scoring · PPG

1Donovan MitchellDonovan Mitchell Guard27.9PPG2James HardenJames Harden Guard25.4PPG3Evan MobleyEvan Mobley Forward18.2PPG

Rebounding · RPG

1Evan MobleyEvan Mobley Forward9RPG2Jarrett AllenJarrett Allen Center8.5RPG3Jaylon TysonJaylon Tyson Guard5.1RPG

Playmaking · APG

1James HardenJames Harden Guard8.1APG2Donovan MitchellDonovan Mitchell Guard5.7APG3Dennis SchroderDennis Schroder Guard5.3APG
Upcoming live

Next games, live from the league schedule.

Full schedule →
vsCelticsThu, Oct 8vsMagicSun, Oct 11@MagicTue, Oct 13@76ersThu, Oct 22vsNetsSat, Oct 24vsTimberwolvesMon, Oct 26
Season Outlook
PROJECTION

2026-27 outlook

52–30
Playoff team
Net+4.4
Off rtg118.4
Def rtg114
Pace100.7
96%
Playoff odds
#5 seed projected

This roster projects about level with last season (+0.3 net from player trajectories), with the core on the rise.

Projected leaders
Donovan MitchellDonovan Mitchell27.7 pts · 4.4 reb · 5.7 ast▬ steadyJames HardenJames Harden20.5 pts · 4.8 reb · 7.9 ast▬ steadyEvan MobleyEvan Mobley18.8 pts · 9.0 reb · 3.8 ast▬ steady
86% model confidence · anchored to NBA Stats API · 2025-26 + roster trajectory · updated 2026-08-14
Team DNA · Chemistry & balance
72
Balance
score

Balladex grades this a strong, cohesive roster (72/100). It's built on scoring balance and chemistry (temperament mix). The thinnest areas are rim protection & size and spacing & shooting — the first places a contender would look to upgrade.

Shot creation & scoring82
Playmaking72
Spacing & shooting58
Perimeter defense66
Rim protection & size45
Scoring balance93
Leadership81
Chemistry (temperament mix)87
StrengthsScoring balanceChemistry (temperament mix)Shot creation & scoringLeadership
GapsRim protection & sizeSpacing & shooting

Balladex Team DNA — computed from every player's on-court ratings and off-court archetype, minutes-weighted. Illustrative model.

Roster DNA

Evan MobleyEvan MobleyTwo-Way Anchor · DPOYSteadyDonovan MitchellDonovan MitchellFranchise Scorer · No. 1 OptionAlphaJames HardenJames HardenPlaymaking Guard · CreatorAlphaJarrett AllenJarrett AllenRim-Runner · RebounderSteadyDennis SchroderDennis SchroderBackup Guard · VeteranVetTyrese ProctorTyrese ProctorDepth guard prospectSteadyJaylon TysonJaylon TysonYoung 3-and-D WingSparkSam MerrillSam MerrillFloor-Spacer · SharpshooterSparkMax StrusMax StrusShooter · ConnectorConnectorMeleek ThomasMeleek ThomasDepth guard prospectSteadySNSaliou NiangDepth wing prospectSteady
Team Anthem✦ Custom-generated
Land of Believers
Heartland rock-hip-hop · 96 BPM · Resilient, hopeful
Rust-belt resilience swelling into an uplifting climb.
HIGHLIGHTS

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Shot Profile · where they live on the floor
Offense · where they score most
Hottest: Rim 37% · Paint 12%
Rim — 37% of scoring, 31% of shots, ×1.20 efficiencyCorner 3 (L) — 5% of scoring, 5% of shots, ×1.10 efficiencyWing 3 (L) — 10% of scoring, 10% of shots, ×0.99 efficiencyTop of key 3 — 11% of scoring, 11% of shots, ×0.98 efficiencyWing 3 (R) — 9% of scoring, 9% of shots, ×0.99 efficiencyCorner 3 (R) — 5% of scoring, 4% of shots, ×1.10 efficiencyMid-range (L) — 6% of scoring, 8% of shots, ×0.75 efficiencyPaint — 12% of scoring, 15% of shots, ×0.81 efficiencyMid-range (R) — 5% of scoring, 7% of shots, ×0.75 efficiency
  • Rim37%
  • Paint12%
  • Top of key 311%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
Defense · where opponents score most
Hottest: Rim 45% · Paint 15%
Rim — 45% of scoring, 38% of shots, ×1.19 efficiencyCorner 3 (L) — 5% of scoring, 5% of shots, ×1.09 efficiencyWing 3 (L) — 6% of scoring, 6% of shots, ×0.98 efficiencyTop of key 3 — 7% of scoring, 7% of shots, ×0.97 efficiencyWing 3 (R) — 6% of scoring, 6% of shots, ×0.98 efficiencyCorner 3 (R) — 4% of scoring, 4% of shots, ×1.09 efficiencyMid-range (L) — 5% of scoring, 7% of shots, ×0.75 efficiencyPaint — 15% of scoring, 19% of shots, ×0.80 efficiencyMid-range (R) — 5% of scoring, 7% of shots, ×0.75 efficiency
  • Rim45%
  • Paint15%
  • Top of key 37%
Projected from this roster's rim protection & perimeter-defense ratings. Not tracked data.
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