What fans predict for the Cavaliers
Fan predictions for the Cleveland Cavaliers appear here once enough people lock in their picks on Rank the League: projected record, seed, and the share of brackets that have them winning the title.
Cleveland Cavaliers roster and 2025–26 stats
On last season's numbers, Donovan Mitchell leads this roster in scoring (27.9 PPG); Evan Mobley leads this roster in rebounding (9.0 RPG); James Harden leads this roster in assists (8.0 APG).
Rookies on the roster: Ernest Udeh Jr., Khalifa Diop, Meleek Thomas, Noam Yaacov, Rashaun Agee, Zack Austin.
| Player | Pos | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | G | 70 | 33.5 | 27.9 | 4.5 | 5.7 | .483 | .364 |
| James Harden | G | 70 | 34.8 | 23.6 | 4.8 | 8.0 | .434 | .375 |
| Evan Mobley | F-C | 65 | 31.9 | 18.2 | 9.0 | 3.6 | .546 | .297 |
| Jarrett Allen | C-F | 56 | 27.1 | 15.4 | 8.5 | 1.8 | .638 | .100 |
| Peyton Watson | G-F | 54 | 29.6 | 14.6 | 4.9 | 2.1 | .491 | .411 |
| Jaylon Tyson | G | 66 | 26.9 | 13.2 | 5.1 | 2.2 | .493 | .446 |
| Sam Merrill | G | 52 | 26.5 | 12.8 | 2.6 | 2.4 | .461 | .421 |
| Thomas Bryant | C | 60 | 12.2 | 6.2 | 3.4 | 0.6 | .506 | .359 |
| Nae'Qwan Tomlin | F | 64 | 15.7 | 5.8 | 2.9 | 0.8 | .478 | .235 |
| Tyrese Proctor | G | 50 | 10.9 | 5.4 | 1.3 | 1.5 | .413 | .351 |
| Craig Porter Jr. | G | 64 | 17.9 | 4.5 | 3.4 | 3.2 | .450 | .355 |
| Tristan Enaruna | F | 9 | 9.4 | 4.1 | 1.6 | 0.8 | .500 | .300 |
| Riley Minix | G | 9 | 6.4 | 3.9 | 0.7 | 0.6 | .609 | .333 |
| Ernest Udeh Jr.Rookie | C | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Khalifa DiopRookie | C | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Mario Hezonja | F-G | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Meleek ThomasRookie | G | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Noam YaacovRookie | G | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Rashaun AgeeRookie | F | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Zack AustinRookie | F | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
2026–27 roster with each player's 2025–26 regular-season per-game stats, which may be from a previous team. Rookies have no NBA stats yet.
Recent Cavaliers award winners
- 2024-25Defensive Player of the Year: Evan Mobley
- 2024-25Coach of the Year: Kenny Atkinson
Latest Cavaliers moves
- Oct 14The Cleveland Cavaliers waived Jax Robinson.
- Oct 9The Cleveland Cavaliers signed Jax Robinson to an Exhibit 10 contract.
- Oct 9The Cleveland Cavaliers signed Noam Yaacov to an Exhibit 10 contract.
- Oct 9The Cleveland Cavaliers waived Kadary Richmond.
- Oct 9The Cleveland Cavaliers waived Curtis Jones.
- Sep 23The Cleveland Cavaliers signed Rashaun Agee to an Exhibit 10 contract.
- Sep 23The Cleveland Cavaliers signed Zack Austin to an Exhibit 10 contract.
- Sep 23The Cleveland Cavaliers signed Curtis Jones to an Exhibit 10 contract.
Trades, signings and waivers since July 1. All Cavaliers moves · every NBA move.
Cavaliers questions to settle
How many games will the Cavaliers win in 2026–27?
They won 52 last season. Set your own projection in the standings predictor: every team gets a record, and the league total has to add up to 1,230 wins, so you can't make everyone good.
Will the Cavaliers make the playoffs?
Seeds 1–6 in the East go straight to the playoffs and 7–10 play in the play-in tournament. Last season they finished 4th in the East. Lock in where you think they land this time.
Can the Cavaliers win the championship?
Build your 2027 playoff bracket and see what share of fans have the Cavaliers winning it all.
Which Cavaliers players could win awards?
Pick MVP, Rookie of the Year, Sixth Man, Most Improved and more in the award predictions, with past winners for each award.