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The Cleveland Cavaliers have made a hometown signing. Heading into his third season in the NBA, forward Chris Livingston has found himself in a new setting, signing a two-way contract with the Cavaliers for the 2025 season.
The Pistons were blown out by the Cavaliers 116-95 and fell to 2-2 overall. It was the Pistons' worst offensive performance of this young season.
Preview the Cleveland Cavaliers' NBA matchup with Toronto, including betting odds, tips, trends, and game information.
Working new players and injuries could prevent the Cavs from having another great start, which really hasn't led to much in recent years.
Cleveland Cavaliers players warm up before their 2025-26 home opener against the Milwaukee Bucks on Oct. 26, 2025, at Rocket Arena in Cleveland.
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Depleted Cavaliers hope to snap skid vs. trending Hawks
The injury bug has bit the Cleveland Cavaliers in a big way, with five of their top seven players currently sidelined. Having over $130 million of the team's league-high payroll in street clothes can't be a happy sight for owner Dan Gilbert.
Damon Jones, who was arrested last week, allegedly used his ring for the Cavaliers’ title in 2016 as collateral for a $10,000 loan.
BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Conference foes Cleveland and Atlanta square off on Sunday. Cleveland finished 64-18 overall and 41-11 in Eastern Conference play a season ago. The Cavaliers averaged 8.2 steals, 4.3 blocks and 12.5 turnovers per game last season.