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“Jerry West was a Champion and a universally known athlete and executive in American sports history. One of the greatest and most influential players to ever grace the floor in the National Basketball Association, he was also the architect of some of the most iconic basketball teams in NBA history. His impact on the game validates the heights at which others hope to achieve and the NBA’s logo silhouette will forever demonstrate his overall excellence and reputation across generations of professional basketball. The Cleveland Cavaliers would like to take this opportunity to extend our heartfelt condolences to the entire West family and all those who will continue to honor and pay tribute to the life and legacy of the illustrious Jerry West.”

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Cleveland Cavaliers Official Statement

We are horrified and devastated to learn of the tragic mass shooting that occurred in Akron, Ohio, in the early hours of this morning.

Our hearts, love and support are with the individuals impacted by this horrific event. We also send our thoughts and prayers to their families, friends and the entire Akron community.

These senseless acts of gun violence have no place in our community here in Northeast Ohio.

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"The Cleveland Cavaliers extend our deepest and heartfelt condolences to Luke and the entire Walton family on the passing of his father Bill Walton, a two-time NBA Champion, and Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer. Bill Walton's selection to the NBA's 50th and 75th Anniversary teams offered fans in this region a glimpse into his overall greatness during both iconic ceremonies in Cleveland. A true ambassador of the game, his personality and engaging broadcast voice will be missed."

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver issued the following statement:

“Bill Walton was truly one of a kind.&nbsp; As a Hall of Fame player, he redefined the center position.&nbsp; His unique all-around skills made him a dominant force at UCLA and led to an NBA regular-season and Finals MVP, two NBA championships and a spot on the NBA’s 50th&nbsp;and 75th&nbsp;Anniversary Teams.&nbsp; Bill then translated his infectious enthusiasm and love for the game to broadcasting, where he delivered insightful and colorful commentary which entertained generations of basketball fans.&nbsp; But what I will remember most about him was his zest for life.&nbsp; He was a regular presence at league events – always upbeat, smiling ear to ear and looking to share his wisdom and warmth.&nbsp; I treasured our close friendship, envied his boundless energy and admired the time he took with every person he encountered.

“As a cherished member of the NBA family for 50 years, Bill will be deeply missed by all those who came to know and love him.&nbsp; My heartfelt condolences to Bill’s wife, Lori; his sons, Adam, Nate, Luke and Chris; and his many friends and colleagues."

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Two-Time NBA Champion and Hall of Famer Bill Walton Passes Away at 71

CLEVELAND –&nbsp;The Cleveland Cavaliers have dismissed J.B. Bickerstaff as head coach, it was announced today by Cavaliers President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman from Cleveland Clinic Courts.&nbsp;

Bickerstaff, who posted a 170-159 regular season record (6-11 postseason), reached the playoffs in back-to-back seasons (2023, 2024) and recorded at least 44 wins in each of the last three&nbsp;campaigns. The Cavaliers also won a&nbsp;First-Round playoff series and advanced to the Eastern Conference&nbsp;Semifinals for the first time since 2018.

“J.B. is a well-respected NBA coach and an incredible human-being,” said Altman. “Over the past four years, he helped establish a culture that progressively drove players to become the best versions of themselves. Decisions like these are never easy, particularly when you look back at where this franchise rebuild started under his leadership.&nbsp;The&nbsp;NBA is a unique business that sometimes requires aggressive risk-taking to move a franchise forward and ultimately compete for championships.&nbsp;We owe a ton of gratitude for everything J.B. has contributed to the Cavaliers and his engagement in the Cleveland community. We wish J.B., his wife Nikki and their three children the best in their future endeavors.”

Bickerstaff signed a multi-year contract extension in December 2021 and helped increase the Cavaliers win total in three straight seasons (from 19-46 in 2019-20; 22-50 in 2020-21; 44-38 in 2021-22 and 51-31 in 2022-23). He was also instrumental in the development of the Cavaliers young core of players.&nbsp;

During the 2022-23 season, Bickerstaff guided Cleveland to their first 50-win season and postseason berth since 2017-18 at 51-31. The Cavaliers finished with the NBA’s best defensive rating (109.9) and 8th-best offensive rating (115.5) and were one of only three NBA teams to finish Top 10 in both offensive and defensive rating (Boston and Philadelphia). In 2021-22, he led the Cavs to a 44-38 mark, doubling their win total from the previous season. When Bickerstaff first took over the helm shortly after the 2020 All-Star break, the Cavs posted a 5-6 record before the season was indefinitely suspended due to COVID-19.&nbsp;

Bickerstaff, 45, originally joined the Cavaliers as the team’s associate head coach prior to the 2019-20 season.

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Cavaliers Dismiss J.B. Bickerstaff as Head Coach

Cleveland –&nbsp;The Cleveland Cavaliers and Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company unveiled a newly designed Fab Lab at East Tech High School, in partnership with Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. The Fab Lab will support the advancement of innovative hands-on technical education and entrepreneurship. This project advances the long-term commitment by the Cavs and Goodyear to fund $1 million of support to STEM programs in Northeast Ohio and serves as the final effort with CMSD.&nbsp;

The East Tech Fab Lab has transformed the previous space into an inviting, creative and collaborative space for students to explore 21st century technology. Divided into four areas, the Fab Lab has a classroom space, shop, digital fabrication zone and hot room. Complete with a laser cutter, electric plotters, 3D printers and CNC routers, students will be able to design, fabricate and produce a variety of projects and prototypes, including East Tech apparel, swag, soaps, chocolates and more. Additionally, the Lab also has a green screen, coding and electronics kits, drones, a kiln and programmable robots along with collaborative and flexible furniture to inspire creativity and making.

“We are purposeful and intentional in everything we do on and off the court. Yesterday’s effort exhibits how we use our platform for good, investing in communities to empower the next generation,” Kevin Clayton, Cleveland Cavaliers Senior Vice President of Social Impact and Equity. “The Fab Lab is a beacon of hope and an opportunity for the students of Cleveland to better their lives with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in the 21st century to pursue a career they want.”

The program began with a press conference where Clayton was joined by Ward 5 Councilman, Richard Starr, CMSD CEO, Dr. Warren Morgan and East Tech Principals, Dr. Temujin Taylor and Tiffiany James. Following the press conference students and teachers visited the Fab Lab for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and the opportunity to test new materials and technology. Students also had the chance to compete in a basketball game partnered with Cavs Youth Sports. 

To date, the Cavs and Goodyear have helped transform 14 STEM Labs, Makerspaces and Community Learning Center (CLC) between CMSD and APS including East Professional Center, Hannah Gibbons, Orchard STEM School, Stonebrook-White Montessori, Valley View Boys Leadership Academy, Jennings CLC, NIHF Middle School, Litchfield CLC, Bridges CLC, East CLC, Hyre CLC, Innes CLC and Buchtel CLC.

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Cleveland Cavaliers and Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Unveil New Fab Lab at East Technical High School

Cavaliers forward Dean Wade has been ruled OUT for the remainder of the team’s First Round series with the Orlando Magic. Wade sustained a right knee sprain that has sidelined him since March 13. A recent MRI at Cleveland Clinic Sports Medicine Center and daily rehabilitation revealed more time is needed to treat the injury. Wade will remain out indefinitely and his status will be updated as appropriate.

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Dean Wade Status Update

Cleveland –&nbsp;Today, the Cleveland Cavaliers and City of Cleveland unveiled a newly refurbished basketball court at Woodland Recreation Center. The court transformation marks their 16th refurbishment since 2018 and advances their shared commitment to youth wellness, recreation and community investment in Northeast Ohio.

The Woodland Recreation Center renovations include a fully redesigned, repainted and refinished basketball court. This will create a positive environment for basketball and other opportunities for staff, youth and community members to gather.

"Each recreation center refurbished by the City of Cleveland and Cavs symbolizes breaking barriers on the basketball court and also embodies the heartbeat of the community,” said Nic Barlage, Cleveland Cavaliers and Rocket Entertainment Group. “We aim to ensure that these courts are exceptional, providing community members with the experiences they deserve. We're not just investing in brick and mortar; we're investing in programming that fosters positive outcomes and opportunities for all the communities we serve."

Barlage was joined by Ward 4 Councilwoman Deborah Gray, Chief Sonya Pryor-Jones, City of Cleveland Chief of Youth and Family Success and Elijah Johnson, Woodland Neighborhood Resource and Recreation Center Site Manager, who offered encouraging words to the youth and residents in attendance. Following the ribbon cutting, there was a Cavs Youth Basketball clinic and a dance clinic with the Cavaliers Dance Team.

Woodland Recreation Center is located at 9206 Woodland Avenue and features a weight room, game room, gym, indoor track and an indoor pool. This community asset has served as a hub for over 60 years and plays a central role in the social and physical well-being of the community. Woodland offers various programs for youth starting at the age of 4, such as health and wellness, educational and performing arts. The recreation center also offers programming for seniors.&nbsp;&nbsp;

To date, the Cavs have helped to renovate 16 total city-run Neighborhood Resource and Recreation Centers, including Woodland,&nbsp;Fairfax, Collinwood, Gunning Park, Lonnie Burten, Cudell, Earl B. Turner, Estabrook, Glenville, Sterling, Thurgood Marshall, Clark, Cory, Michael Zone, Zelma George, and Kovacic.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Cleveland Cavaliers and City of Cleveland Unveil Newly Refurbished Basketball Court at Woodland Recreation Center

CLEVELAND – The Cavaliers will begin the 2024 NBA Playoffs with the home court advantage to host Game 1 presented by Huntington in association with Kenda Tires at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. The action starts this weekend when the Cavs face the Orlando Magic in Round 1 on Saturday, April 20 at a time to be announced following the conclusion of the NBA Play-In games. The day and start for Game 2 are also to be announced at that time.&nbsp;

All the details to follow and celebrate the Cavs postseason journey are right here in the official Cavs NBA 2024 Playoff Fan Guide. 

2024 CAVALIERS NBA PLAYOFF ROUND 1 SCHEDULE 

In the best of seven series (2-2-1-1-1 format), there are four possible Cavs home games in the first round against the Orlando Magic. The NBA will announce the complete Round 1 schedule at the conclusion of the Play-In games later this week.  &nbsp;

The Cavs have sold out 95 consecutive games at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse since the end of the 2021-22 season. Fans are encouraged to act quickly as access to Cavs 2024 Playoff tickets is expected to be limited. 

To purchase available tickets for Round 1 visit Cavs.com/Playoffs. Please note, there is a six ticket limit while supplies last. 

Fans with Playoff Priority – members of Cavs United and fans who signed up for a free Cavs United profile – will receive a first-come, first-served opportunity to purchase from a limited number of available single game tickets for all Cavs 2024 Playoff home games.&nbsp;&nbsp;

For fans looking to secure Playoff Priority access, there are two options.&nbsp;

Option 1: Purchase a Cavs United membership package for the 2024-25 season. Cavs United members receive first access to purchase playoff tickets before they go on-sale to the general public. For information on becoming a member of Cavs United, visit Cavs.com/enroll.&nbsp;

Option 2: Create a FREE Cavs United profile at Cavs.com/united. Everyone with a Cavs United profile (current and new) will automatically be registered for Playoff Priority, which provides a first-come, first-served opportunity to purchase from a limited number of available single game tickets before they go on-sale to the general public.&nbsp;

Fans can enter daily for the chance to win free tickets in the&nbsp;Cavs Playoff Ticket Sweepstakes,&nbsp;presented by Phantom Fireworks.&nbsp;Winners will be randomly selected to win a pair of tickets in advance of each home game. Enter now at&nbsp;Cavs.com/Win.

GET READY TO ROCK ROCKET MORTGAGE FIELDHOUSE! 

The Cavs are calling on fans to raise the roof on Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Bring the energy, volume and passion that fuels the team's fire on the court! Get to your seats early and rep the Cavs in the stands. The atmosphere inside Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse will be electric and fans will be treated to new Playoff-themed entertainment and fan experience. &nbsp;

Game 1 Giveaway: Cavs Playoff Long Sleeve T-shirt Presented by Huntington,&nbsp;&nbsp;

a Rally Towel Presented by Kenda Tires and an LED Bracelet  

Game 2 Giveaway: Cavs Playoff Short Sleeve T-shirt Presented by Sprite,&nbsp;

a Rally Towel Presented by Bath & Body Works and an LED Bracelet&nbsp;&nbsp;

Shop the 2024 Playoff Collection and more at Center Court, the official Cavs team shop located inside Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse and online at Cavs.com/shop.&nbsp;

Throughout the 2024 NBA Playoffs, Center Court will carry exclusive collections including Ilthy, Travis Mathew and more! For Round 1 home games, fans will receive a Free Tote Bag with any Team Shop purchase over $100. Additionally, when fans purchase a Cavs Hat during a game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, they will receive a free patch that can be heat-sealed on their new hat during their visit.

Fans can tune into Bally Sports Ohio for Round 1 games not selected for exclusive national broadcast. John Michael will call the play-by-play joined by Brad Daugherty in the analyst seat. Serena Winters will handle sideline reporter duties.  Game 1 will be broadcast on Bally Sports Ohio and ESPN.  

For every non-exclusive home and road playoff game, Bally Sports Ohio will air the pregame edition of Cavaliers Live presented by Toyota and the postgame edition, both hosted by Cayleigh Griffin 30 minutes prior to and immediately following each game. Cavaliers' legend Austin Carr will join Griffin at the desk.  

All Cavs 2024 Playoff games with play-by-play announcer Tim Alcorn and game analyst Jim Chones will be broadcast on Cavs flagship stations WTAM, Cleveland 1100 AM and 106.9 FM and across the 31-station Cavaliers AudioVerse. Games will also air on 100.7 WMMS, Cleveland except when there are game conflicts with the Cleveland Guardians. Mike Snyder is the studio host for the pregame and halftime shows and will be joined by Brad Sellers for postgame coverage.  

For Los Cavs en Español, all 2024 Cavs Playoff games will stream on La Mega Cleveland and broadcast on WNZN, Power 89.1 FM with Rafa Hernandez-Brito providing the game call.  

The Cavs will host Round 1 Game 3 and 4 Watch Parties at the Clevelander presented by Sherwin-Williams. Details for Official Cavs Watch Parties at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse will be announced when they are made available. Visit Cavs.com/Playoffs for the most updated information on locations and times for all 2024 Playoff watch parties.&nbsp;

CAVS PLAYOFF BAR NETWORK PRESENTED BY MICHELOB ULTRA&nbsp;

During all Cavs playoff games home and away, fans are invited to cheer together at local establishments surrounding Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Bars on East 4th St. will be decked out in Cavs spirit and feature Cavs promotional giveaways. If your bar is interested in participating in the Cavs Bar Network, contact united@cavs.com!&nbsp;

Cavs.com/Playoffs is the official headquarters for Cavs fans to find anything and everything they need to know about the 2024 Cavs Playoffs, including Tailgates and Watch Parties, ticket information, breaking news, exclusive video footage and more! 

Follow the Cavaliers on X (@Cavs), Facebook (Facebook.com/Cavs) and Instagram (@Cavs). 

RTA will operate Red Line trains every 15 minutes before and after each home playoff game to accommodate Cavs fans. Blue and Green Line trains will operate according to the regular schedule. All rapid lines will serve downtown visitors for at least 60 minutes after the game ends. &nbsp;

Park for free at many of RTA's rapid stations, buy a $5 All-Day-Pass and take the train to Tower City station for an easy walk to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse through the enclosed Walkway near Tower City food court. Learn about EZFare; an app-based system that fans can download on their phones to move efficiently to board and exit. For more info visit https://www.riderta.com/.&nbsp;

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Cleveland Cavaliers Official Fan Guide, 2024 NBA Playoffs  

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