Jason Lloyd

Jason Lloyd

Senior Columnist & EIC, Cleveland

Jason Lloyd is a senior columnist for The Athletic, focusing on the Browns, Cavs and Guardians.

Jason Lloyd is a senior columnist for The Athletic, focusing on the Browns, Cavs and Guardians.

Jaylon Tyson addition jump-starts an important stretch for the Cavaliers

Jaylon Tyson addition jump-starts an important stretch for the Cavaliers

Next up: Introducing the new head coach and (the Cavs hope) an extension for their All-Star guard.

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Cavs' choice of Kenny Atkinson shows Dan Gilbert is back in charge

Cavs' choice of Kenny Atkinson shows Dan Gilbert is back in charge

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Cavaliers hiring Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson as next coach: Sources

Cavaliers hiring Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson as next coach: Sources

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The valuable lesson the Cleveland Guardians learned last year and how it should help at trade deadline

The valuable lesson the Cleveland Guardians learned last year and how it should help at trade deadline

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Cavs GM gives mixed message of 'success,' but what's clear: Team must get coach hire right

Cavs GM gives mixed message of 'success,' but what's clear: Team must get coach hire right

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Cavs oust J.B. Bickerstaff, a good man who had players' backs even if they didn't have his

Cavs oust J.B. Bickerstaff, a good man who had players' backs even if they didn't have his

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Cavaliers fire J.B. Bickerstaff after 4 full seasons, first playoff series win since 2018

Cavaliers fire J.B. Bickerstaff after 4 full seasons, first playoff series win since 2018

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What's next for Donovan Mitchell, J.B. Bickerstaff, Darius Garland and the Cavs?

What's next for Donovan Mitchell, J.B. Bickerstaff, Darius Garland and the Cavs?

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LeBron James, Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers' past, present and future

LeBron James, Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers' past, present and future

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Two tweaks the Cavaliers can make before Game 4 against the Celtics

Two tweaks the Cavaliers can make before Game 4 against the Celtics

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Is the Cleveland Guardians' sizzling start sustainable?

Is the Cleveland Guardians' sizzling start sustainable?

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Cavs' Sam Merrill thrives next to Donovan Mitchell, but those minutes are hard to create

Cavs' Sam Merrill thrives next to Donovan Mitchell, but those minutes are hard to create

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Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers silence the narratives with gutsy Game 7 win

Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers silence the narratives with gutsy Game 7 win

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As Cavs and Magic go toe-to-toe, a growing truth is evident: The NBA is a young man's game

As Cavs and Magic go toe-to-toe, a growing truth is evident: The NBA is a young man's game

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Cavs-Magic thoughts: 3-point shooting abysmal, stars struggling, but there's hope at home

Cavs-Magic thoughts: 3-point shooting abysmal, stars struggling, but there's hope at home

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Cavs-Magic observations, beginning with the obvious — you've got to shoot straight

Cavs-Magic observations, beginning with the obvious — you've got to shoot straight

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Cavs force Magic to rethink game plan after Evan Mobley comes out firing in Game 1

Cavs force Magic to rethink game plan after Evan Mobley comes out firing in Game 1

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Guardians' Triston McKenzie faced Tommy John and decided against it. Did he make the right choice?

Guardians' Triston McKenzie faced Tommy John and decided against it. Did he make the right choice?

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Can the Cleveland Cavaliers convince Donovan Mitchell to stay?

Can the Cleveland Cavaliers convince Donovan Mitchell to stay?

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Cavs playoff hopes rest on Donovan Mitchell, but also the lessons learned along the way

Cavs playoff hopes rest on Donovan Mitchell, but also the lessons learned along the way

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Shane Bieber latest example why Guardians should never offer long-term extensions to starters

Shane Bieber latest example why Guardians should never offer long-term extensions to starters

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Examining the Cleveland Browns' stadium situation and options

Examining the Cleveland Browns' stadium situation and options

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Cavaliers unveil renderings for new downtown practice facility with public component

Cavaliers unveil renderings for new downtown practice facility with public component

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Unlikely veteran stars lead Oregon past South Carolina in NCAA Tournament

Unlikely veteran stars lead Oregon past South Carolina in NCAA Tournament

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Cavs running out of time to get healthy, put the right pieces in place

Cavs running out of time to get healthy, put the right pieces in place

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