Matthew Schmidt

Matthew Schmidt

Joined: Jun 18, 2024

Matthew Schmidt is a sportswriter who covers NFL, MLB, NBA and college football and basketball. He has been writing professionally since 2011 and has also worked for Bleacher Report, FanRag Sports, ClutchPoints, NFLAnalysis.net and NBAAnalysis.net. He was born and raised in New Jersey and has a rather eclectic group of favorite teams: the Boston Celtics, New York Giants and Miami Marlins.

Nov 15, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) and guard Donovan Mitchell (45) celebrate after the Cavs beat the Chicago Bulls and moved to 14-0 on the season at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

May 13, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) reacts during the first half against the Indiana Pacers in game five of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Nov 27, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson reacts in the first quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

Nov 4, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley (4), guard Donovan Mitchell (center) and forward Dean Wade (32) cheer on their team in the second quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Allison Farrand-Imagn Images

Apr 6, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Josh Okogie (12) shoots before a game against the Chicago Bulls at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Nell Redmond-Imagn Images

Opinion

A perfect defensive ace just became available for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Dec 31, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) moves to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus (1) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

News

Are the Cleveland Cavaliers considering a reunion with Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James?

Dec 31, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

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The Cleveland Cavaliers have received a very stern warning about a potential trade for Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James.

Jan 20, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers mascot Moondog performs before a game against the Phoenix Suns at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

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The Cleveland Cavaliers could reunite with one of their most popular former players.

Dec 23, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson stands on the sideline in the first quarter against the Utah Jazz at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

Could the Cleveland Cavaliers land this All-Star guard to further boost their championship hopes?

Dec 31, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

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An NBA insider has dropped a bombshell on the Cleveland Cavaliers potentially trading for Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James.

May 9, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) dribbles the ball while Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (23) defends during game three of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

News

Cleveland Cavaliers star Darius Garland just caught a stray from an NBA superstar.

News

Could the Cleveland Cavaliers pry this All-Star away from the Boston Celtics?

Nov 8, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson reacts in the first quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

The Cleveland Cavaliers may have a trade partner with this Eastern Conference team.

May 11, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (4) rebounds against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) and forward Isaac Okoro (35) in the first quarter of game three of the second round of the 2024 NBA playoffs at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been connected to this former Boston Celtics star in a potential blockbuster trade before the NBA Draft.

Dec 23, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson stands on the sideline in the first quarter against the Utah Jazz at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

Could the Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Lakers hook up for this potential All-Star trade?

Mar 23, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson instructs the team against the Utah Jazz during the second half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Peter Creveling-Imagn Images

An NBA insider is fully expecting the Cleveland Cavaliers to make a trade, and he has explained the details.