The NBA has released its full 2025-26 schedule for all 30 teams. Let’s break down five Cleveland Cavaliers games you won’t want to miss this season.
Cavs vs Grizzlies – November 15th, 5 pm
Ty Jerome returns
We’re starting our list off with a potential revenge game.
Nobody is thrilled that the Cavs lost Ty Jerome in free agency this summer. Jerome blazed one of the most entertaining trails a role player has ever given the city of Cleveland. His unexpected breakout made for a wild ride that, unfortunately, came to an abrupt stop in the playoffs.
As far as we can speculate, the Cavs allowed Jerome to walk this summer. The franchise views Lonzo Ball as a better option moving forward due to his defensive pedigree. That doesn’t mean Jerome feels the same way. Jerome probably takes all of this personally, as most competitive athletes do.
I’m not saying I want Jerome to torch the Cavs on November 15th… but I’ll be watching his minutes closely as he gets his first opportunity to show Koby Altman what he passed on.
Cavs vs Spurs – December 5th, 7:30 pm
Mobley vs Wemby
Evan Mobley and Victor Wembanyama have only played against each other once so far. That’s hard to believe, isn’t it? But given they play in separate conferences — and both players have suffered injuries at the wrong time — it only makes sense.
In their only meeting, Mobley scored 28 points on 11-15 shooting (3-3 from deep) to go with 10 rebounds. Wemby had 19 points (5-16 shooting), 14 rebounds, 2 steals and 2 blocks. Since then, Mobley has won a Defensive Player of the Year Award that otherwise would have gone to Wembanyama, had he not missed the second half of the season. This should add some fuel to the fire.
December 5th will give us a chance at seeing these two titans battle again. Mark your calendars.
Cavs at Knicks – October 22nd, 7 pm
Opening night
What’s not to like? The Cavs open their season on the road in Madison Square Garden as they take on the only other team in the Conference that was competitive last season and didn’t suffer a catastrophic injury. With Boston and Indiana dealing with lost seasons — the Cavs and Knicks will be jockeying for the top spot in the conference all year.
Opening night allows each team to set the tone. Though, this game won’t matter much.
The Cavs began last season with a perfect 15-0 record while the Knicks struggled through the opening months. Despite this, the Knicks wound up going to the Conference Finals while the Cavs went out in five games during the second round.
Nonetheless, it will be good to have Cavs basketball back in our lives. And no one will complain if they start the season with another bang.
Cavs vs Thunder – January 19th, 2:30 pm
Potential NBA Finals Preview
The Cavs and Thunder delivered one of the best regular season games of the decade last year when the two powerhouses battled in Cleveland to defend their double-digit win streaks. This game was a firework show in the best way possible — with the Cavs etching out a narrow victory.
Oklahoma City went on to win the championship. While, again, the Cavs fell in the second round.
A rematch between these two teams could mean another electric battle in the regular season. But if all goes right, it could be a potential NBA Finals preview. The Thunder aren’t expected to go anywhere anytime soon. The Cavs, on the other hand, are hoping to finally arrive on the big stage. January 19th gives us a sneak peek of what this could look like.
Cavs vs Lakers – January 28th, 7 pm
LeBron’s last game in Cleveland?
This one doesn’t require much explanation. It’s LeBron James in Cleveland for a game of basketball. That’s always going to be a sold-out show.
But this one is different.
James is the oldest player in the NBA. There’s no telling how many more times he’ll be playing professional basketball in his home state. For all we know, January 28th could be the final time James plays a game in Cleveland. That’s something I never wanted to consider — but it’s not something we can ignore.
Anyone who has ever considered themselves a Cavs fan will be watching this one. Especially if James confirms what he has planned for the future. Though we wouldn’t hold our breath. James rarely announces things so far ahead of schedule.
