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Evan Dammarell

Evan Dammarell

Joined: Jun 2, 2025

Evan Dammarell is a credentialed, award-winning sports journalist who has covered the Cleveland Cavaliers and the NBA for nearly a decade right off the shores of Lake Erie. His work has appeared on Forbes, ClutchPoints, SBNation, FanSided, Heavy, The Locked On Podcast Network, and Right Down Euclid, among others. Evan is committed to his vision to go beyond the scores and so much more so that every fan can always keep up with what’s going on with their favorite teams on and off the court.

Sep 14, 2022; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers president of basketball operations Koby Altman during an introductory press conference at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Cavaliers Make Huge Front Office Move on Monday

The Cavaliers just made a major front office move that signals long-term belief in their championship vision and the leaders driving it forward.

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Jul 13, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Bryce McGowens (7) dribbles against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Amauri Hardy (36) during an NBA Summer League game at Cox Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
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Cavaliers' Summer League Path to Championship Game Comes Into Focus After Blowout Win

A 20-point win over the Heat keeps the Cavaliers in the title chase. If the chips fall their way, a return to the Summer League Final is in play.

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Nov 11, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) shoots a three point basket over Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the second quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Cavaliers' Koby Altman Compares Darius Garland to Warriors Superstar

Although he's sidelined to start the season, Cavaliers guard Darius Garland needs to become a "different animal" when Cleveland reaches the playoffs.

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Nov 29, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley (4) dribbles the ball in the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the fourth quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Godfree-Imagn Images
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Cavaliers' Koby Altman Teases Bold New Role for Evan Mobley Next Season

The Cavaliers will only go as far as Evan Mobley's talents can take them, and Koby Altman believes it can unlock new features in Cleveland's offense.

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Jun 24, 2022; Independence, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers president of basketball operations Koby Altman talks to the media during a press conference introducing the first two draft picks of the Cavaliers at Cleveland Clinic Courts. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
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Cavaliers' Koby Altman Reveals Team's Expectation Heading Into Next Season

Cavaliers President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman expressed his belief in what he's built and what he expects to accomplish next season.

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Jan 31, 2018; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Channing Frye (8) drives against Miami Heat guard Tyler Johnson (8) in the third quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Former Cavaliers Legend Gives High Praise to Former Team

A former Cavaliers legend has high hopes for his old team, setting the expectation for the team heading into next season.

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Apr 11, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Craig Porter Jr. (9) warms up before a game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
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Cavaliers Guard's Status Uncertain for Remainder of Summer League

Hoping to build momentum toward earning a spot in Kenny Atkinson's rotation, this Cavaliers guard suffered an unfortunate setback during Summer League.

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Feb 20, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball (2) shoots a three point jump shot against the New York Knicks during the first quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images
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Cavaliers Coach Kenny Atkinson Teases Vision for Lonzo Ball in 2025-26

Lonzo Ball’s arrival in Cleveland has the Cavaliers’ head coach buzzing, and his comments could reshape expectations for next season.

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Apr 13, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson stands on the court in the first quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Cavaliers Coach Kenny Atkinson Embraces ‘Welcome Pressure’ of Championship Expectations

With the Eastern Conference viewed as wide open next season, the Cavaliers are expecting and embracing the challenge to win it all.

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Apr 26, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley (4) drives to the basket against Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) in the first quarter during game three for the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Cavaliers Coach Predicts Massive Leap for Evan Mobley

Despite Evan Mobley's individual accolades, the sting of defeat and the drive for greatness is seeing the Cavaliers big man take his game to the next level.

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Nov 17, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Towels with The Land written on them are seen before the in-season tournament game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Detroit Pistons at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Cavaliers' NBA Cup Opponents Have Been Revealed

Although their full 82-game schedule isn't set in stone, the Cavaliers have learned who they will face during Group Play for the 2025 Emirates NBA Cup.

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Feb 14, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Jones (1) during a game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Cleveland Cavaliers at Target Center. The Cavaliers defeated the Timberwolves 116-108. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-Imagn Images
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Former Cavaliers Champion Joins NBA in Exclusive Role

A key locker room presence on the championship-winning 2016 Cavaliers has joined the NBA in an exclusive executive position.

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