Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson was fined $50,000 by the NBA after being ejected vs the Suns following an on-court incident with an official.

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The Cleveland Cavaliers (29-20) open a five-game Western trip on Friday night, taking a five-game winning streak into their matchup with the Phoenix Suns (29-19) at Mortgage Matchup Center.

Leading up to the 2026 NBA trade deadline, the Los Angeles Lakers have been linked to a number of players as they look to upgrade their roster to compete for a championship.

The NBA and Cleveland Cavaliers will meet to discuss changes to the unique, arguably dangerous court design inside Rocket Arena after Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić narrowly avoided serious injury on Wednesday night, The Athletic has learned.

NBA mock trade analysis of a potential Lakers–Cavaliers deal featuring De’Andre Hunter for Rui Hachimura and Dalton Knecht, including fantasy basketball impact and deadline implications.

Complete team stats and game leaders for the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Phoenix Suns NBA game from January 30, 2026 on ESPN.

The Cavs defense has been a unit of give-and-take this season, ranking near the top at the rim but around the bottom while defending 3s.