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.

May 11, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) shoots over the defense of Detroit Pistons guard Ausar Thompson (9) during the second half of game four in the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

May 9, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) is interviewed after game three against the Detroit Pistons in the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

May 5, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) dribbles defended by Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) in the first half during game one of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

May 1, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) battles with Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) during the third quarter in game six of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

Apr 29, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) celebrates his three-point basket beside Toronto Raptors forward Sandro Mamukelashvili (54) in the first quarter of game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

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The Cleveland Cavaliers pulled off a much-needed comeback victory to take Game 5 of their 1st round series against the Toronto Raptors.

Apr 26, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) shoots the ball against Toronto Raptors guard Ja'Kobe Walter (14) during game four of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

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An ugly game saw the Cleveland Cavaliers fall to 2-2 in their series against the Toronto Raptors with a Sunday loss.

Apr 23, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill (5) and guard Max Strus (2) defend against Toronto Raptors guard Scottie Barnes (4) during the first half of game three of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

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The Cleveland Cavaliers took a step back with a blowout loss to the Toronto Raptors in Game 3.

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

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The Cleveland Cavaliers countered whatever the Toronto Raptors threw at them in a 115-105 victory on Monday.

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

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The Cleveland Cavaliers' star power helped guide them to a 126-113 Game 1 win over the Toronto Raptors on Saturday.

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

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The Cleveland Cavaliers wrapped up their regular-season run with a 130-117 win over the Washington Wizards.

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

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The Cleveland Cavaliers split their regular-season series against the Atlanta Hawks with a 124-102 loss on Friday.

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

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

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

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

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