Preseason outlook / October 10
44.6 expected wins.
The independent model combines last season's foundation with explicit roster assumptions. These are expectations, not observed results.
+1.7Projected team margin strength
52–302025-26 context
2026-27 / Eastern conference
Cleveland Cavaliers
Head coach: Kenny Atkinson · Regular season: 1–1
Roster source snapshot: 2026-10-24. Training-camp and supplemental players are included. Membership reflects the dated snapshot and confirmed transactions. Availability is not inferred from an old injury report.
Next up
The road ahead.
Official season preview ↗
The personnel
Meet this year's roster.
Current-season production appears after regular-season games. Previous-season numbers follow the player, and may come from a different team.
| Player | Position | 2026-27 GP | PPG | 2025-26 PPG | Arrival / status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | G | 2 | 14.0 | 23.6 | Traded from LAC on 02/04/26 |
| Thomas Bryant | C-F | — | — | 6.2 | Signed on 09/25/25 |
| Evan Mobley | C | 2 | 19.0 | 18.2 | #3 Pick in 2021 Draft |
| Sam Merrill | G | 2 | 6.0 | 12.8 | Signed on 03/03/23 |
| Peyton Watson | G | 2 | 9.5 | 14.6 | Traded from DEN on 08/20/26 |
| Craig Porter Jr. | G | 2 | 1.5 | 4.5 | Signed on 07/03/23 |
| Riley Minix | F | — | — | 3.9 | Signed on 02/13/26 |
| Meleek Thomas | G | — | — | — | #34 Pick in 2026 Draft |
| Khalifa Diop | C | — | — | — | #39 Pick in 2022 Draft |
| Jaylon Tyson | G-F | 2 | 9.0 | 13.2 | #20 Pick in 2024 Draft |
| Tristan Enaruna | F | — | — | 4.1 | Signed on 09/26/25 |
| Tyrese Proctor | G | 2 | 2.5 | 5.4 | #49 Pick in 2025 Draft |
| Jarrett Allen | C | 2 | 17.5 | 15.4 | Traded from BKN on 01/16/21 |
| Mario Hezonja | F-G | 2 | 9.5 | — | Signed on 07/31/26 |
| Nae'Qwan Tomlin | F | — | — | 5.8 | Signed on 09/23/24 |
| Donovan Mitchell | G | 2 | 27.0 | 27.9 | Traded from UTA on 09/03/22 |
| Ernest Udeh, Jr. | C | — | — | — | Signed on 07/01/26 |
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The bench
Coaching staff.
Johnnie Bryant · associate head
Stephen Spiro · trainer
Kenny Atkinson · head
Mike Gerrity · assistant
Trevor Hendry · assistant
Omar Cook · assistant
Nate Reinking · assistant
Jawad Williams · assistant
Andrew Olson · assistant
Roster observations
Changes on record.
Rashaun Agee · waived on 2026-10-17. Official announcement ↗
Zack Austin · waived on 2026-10-17. Official announcement ↗
Tre'Von Spillers · waived on 2026-10-17. Official announcement ↗
Noam Yaacov · waived on 2026-10-17. Official announcement ↗
Jaxson Robinson · waived on 2026-10-14. Official announcement ↗
Curtis Jones · waived on 2026-10-09. Official announcement ↗
Kadary Richmond · waived on 2026-10-09. Official announcement ↗
Jaxson Robinson · last observed on this roster 2026-10-19.
Noam Yaacov · last observed on this roster 2026-10-19.
Zack Austin · last observed on this roster 2026-10-19.
Rashaun Agee · last observed on this roster 2026-10-19.
Observation dates describe source coverage. They do not establish transaction dates or reasons.
Official NBA transactions ↗On the court
The season, game by game.
regular · 2026-10-24
BKN 121 / CLE 125
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regular · 2026-10-22
CLE 106 / PHI 114
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preseason · 2026-10-13
CLE 116 / ORL 132
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preseason · 2026-10-11
ORL 105 / CLE 119
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preseason · 2026-10-08
BOS 124 / CLE 113
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