The Cavs are playing poorly, especially after last season's dominance on the defensive end. The Cavs' offense and defense are down from the prior season. The offense fell from first in points in 2024-2025 to just 12th this season, while their defense went from 8th to 15th.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are closing to being .500 on the year after the latest loss to the Chicago Bulls. Their is a specific decision made that could be the issue.

Owner Dan Gilbert has been “very unhappy” with the Cavaliers‘ performance this season, particularly over the past few weeks as the team has dropped eight of its last 11 games, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.

BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland comes into the matchup with Charlotte as losers of three in a row. The Cavaliers have gone 12-11 against Eastern Conference opponents. Cleveland is ninth in the Eastern Conference with 32.2 defensive rebounds per game led by Evan Mobley averaging 6.7.

Frustrations with the Cleveland Cavaliers has officially reached the top. Will Dan Gilbert make a move as his team sputters in a wide open Eastern Conference?

The Charlotte Hornets and Cleveland Cavaliers meet Sunday at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. Tip-off is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been one of the most disappointing teams to start the season. The Cavs find themselves 15-13, just two games above .500 as the No.

Donovan Mitchell scored 43 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Indiana Pacers on Dec. 1 in Indianapolis to end a three-game losing streak.

"I would boo us too," said Mitchell when asked about fans booing during Cleveland's 119-111 overtime defeat to Charlotte.

Bill Simmons suggests odd Darius Garland trade for Cleveland Cavaliers originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Cleveland Cavaliers are in a rut.