Alex Sabri

Alex Sabri

Joined: Sep 23, 2025

Alex Sabri began contributing to the BIGPLAY Network in September 2025. He also contributes to Chicago Sky on SI and FanSided's High Post Hoops. The Purdue and Cleveland State graduate has over two years of journalism experience in collegiate and professional sports, as well as local journalism, and a few more years of sports blogging experience. Though he specializes in covering Ohio sports for BIGPLAY, his interests include the NBA, WNBA, NFL, Cleveland Guardians and college football and basketball.

Apr 18, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) celebrates after hitting a three point basket against the Toronto Raptors during the second half of game one in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Apr 18, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) celebrates after hitting a three point basket against the Toronto Raptors during the first half of game one in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Apr 12, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Nae'qwan Tomlin (35) drives to the basket against Washington Wizards guard Bub Carrington (7) during the second half at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Apr 10, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Gabe Vincent (4) tries to go between Cleveland Cavaliers guards Craig Porter Jr. (9) and Dennis Schroder (8) during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Mar 31, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes (11) screens Cleveland Cavaliers guard Keon Ellis (14) as Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) drives to the basket in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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The Cleveland Cavaliers couldn't end the month of March on a high note in a 127-113 loss to the LA Lakers on Tuesday.

Mar 30, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) posts up against Utah Jazz forward Cody Williams (5) during the first half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

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The Cleveland Cavaliers shook off a slow shooting night to claim a 122-113 win over the Utah Jazz on Monday.

Apr 26, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus (1) protects the basketball from Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins (22) 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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The Cleveland Cavaliers earned some much-needed revenge over the Miami Heat with a 149-128 victory on Friday.

Mar 21, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) points to the referee for a and one foul shot after making a basket against New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (5) during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

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The Cleveland Cavaliers flipped a matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on its head in a 111-106 victory on Saturday.

Mar 19, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) reacts after making a three point basket against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

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The Cleveland Cavaliers narrowly avoided a comeback win from a Midwestern counterpart in a 115-110 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Thursday.

Mar 17, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) brings the ball up the court against the Milwaukee Bucks in the first half at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images

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The Cleveland Cavaliers claimed a regular-season series win over the Milwaukee Bucks with a 123-116 win on Tuesday.

Mar 13, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) reacts after scoring during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

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The Cleveland Cavaliers flew by the Dallas Mavericks in a 138-105 victory on Friday.

Mar 9, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers center Evan Mobley (4) brings the ball up court against Philadelphia 76ers forward Dominick Barlow (25) and forward Dalen Terry (14) during the second half at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

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The Cleveland Cavaliers cruised out to a lead they would never look back from in a 115-101 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday.

Feb 25, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) and Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green (20) reach for the loose ball during the second quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

A shorthanded Cleveland Cavaliers squad put up a good fight, but couldn't claim a victory against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night.

Feb 24, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) brings the ball up court during the second half against the New York Knicks at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

The Cleveland Cavaliers found their way back into the win column with a Tuesday victory over the New York Knicks.

Feb 22, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) walks down the court before a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

The Cleveland Cavaliers came close, but just couldn't pull off a comeback in a Sunday loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Feb 20, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) dribbles against the Charlotte Hornets during the second half at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Three members of Cleveland's core four helped guide the Cavs to a five-point win over the Hornets on Friday.