# Cleveland Cavaliers 2026-2027 NBA season

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cleveland-cavaliers-2026-2027-nba-season
> Updated: 2026-09-18T13:16:58.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The Cleveland Cavaliers enter the 2026-2027 NBA season with high expectations following a recent appearance in the Eastern Conference Finals. The roster is anchored by a core of Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, and Peyton Watson, with Evan Mobley serving as a critical defensive component after winning the 2024-25 Defensive Player of the Year award.

During the upcoming season, the Cavaliers are scheduled to face several high-profile players from the 2026-27 NBA Draft. These matchups include a game against the Washington Wizards featuring the number one overall pick, AJ Dybantsa, on October 28. In November, the team will face the Chicago Bulls, featuring fourth overall pick Caleb Wilson, and host the Memphis Grizzlies for the debut of third overall pick Cameron Boozer.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-18: Cleveland Cavaliers prepare for 2026-2027 NBA season

The Cleveland Cavaliers prepare for the 2026-2027 NBA season with a core featuring Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley, supported by new broadcasting details for local and national fans.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cleveland-cavaliers-prepare-for-2026-2027-nba-season

### 2026-08-27: Cleveland Cavaliers to face top 2026-27 NBA Draft picks

The Cleveland Cavaliers will face top 2026-27 NBA Draft picks, including AJ Dybantsa of the Wizards and Cameron Boozer of the Grizzlies, during their upcoming season schedule.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cleveland-cavaliers-to-face-top-2026-27-nba-draft-picks

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