Cavs reveal 2026-27 promotional schedule with 'Delly' night
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Cavs reveal 2026-27 promotional schedule with 'Delly' night
Dan Kadar, Akron Beacon Journal·Akron Beacon Journal
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The Cleveland Cavaliersreleased their 2026-27 promotional schedule on Sept. 22, and a fan favorite will get his night in the spotlight.
Former guardMatthew Dellavedovawill be honored Dec. 12 against theGolden State Warriorsas part of the Cavaliers' celebration of the 10th anniversary of their 2016 NBA championship.
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Of course, there will be bobbleheads.Sam Merrill's bobblehead will be given away Dec. 20 against theUtah Jazz, whileJames Harden's bobblehead will be available Feb. 9 against theToronto Raptors.
Cavs 2016 title anniversary will be celebrated throughout season
The 2016 championship anniversary will be a season-long theme, beginning Nov. 7 against the Knicks. Additional celebrations are scheduled for Nov. 14 against Dallas and Dec. 12 against Golden State.
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Cavs Pride, Marvel nights planned
Other major theme nights include Pride Night on Nov. 16 againstChicago, Marvel Night on Dec. 21 against New York, 216 Day on Feb. 16 againstMilwaukee, Black Heritage Celebration games Feb. 17 and Feb. 25, Women's Hoops Night March 20 against Chicago and Unidos Por Cleveland on March 29 againstMiami.
The Cavaliers also will hold Autism Awareness Night April 4 against Charlotte and their 25th annual Fan Appreciation Day on April 11 againstAtlanta, the final regular-season home game.
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Additional nights include Breast Cancer Awareness Night, Salute to Service, Kids Day, Mental Health Awareness Night, the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration and Asian American and Pacific Islander Night.
Jaylon Tyson was drafted by the Cavs with the 20th pick in Round 1 of the 2024 NBA Draft.
(Ken Blaze, Ken Blaze-Imagn Images)
Ochai Agbaji was drafted by the Cavs with the 14th pick in Round 1 of the 2022 NBA Draft.
(Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports)
Evan Mobley was drafted by the Cavs with the third pick in Round 1 of the 2021 NBA Draft.
(Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images)
Isaac Okoro was drafted by the Cavs with the fifth pick in Round 1 of the 2020 NBA Draft.
(Jason Miller, Getty Images)
Darius Garland was drafted by the Cavs with the fifth pick in Round 1 of the 2019 NBA Draft.
(David Dermer-Imagn Images)
Dylan Windler was drafted by the Cavs with the 26th pick in Round 1 of the 2019 NBA Draft.
(Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports)
Collin Sexton was drafted by the Cavs with the eighth pick in Round 1 of the 2018 NBA Draft.
(Ken Blaze, USA TODAY Sports)
Tyus Jones was drafted by the Cavs with the 24th pick in Round 1 of the 2015 NBA Draft.
(David Richard-Imagn Images)
Andrew Wiggins was drafted by the Cavs with the No. 1 overall pick in Round 1 of the 2014 NBA Draft.
(David Richard-USA TODAY Sports)
Anthony Bennett was drafted by the Cavs with the No. 1 overall pick in Round 1 of the 2013 NBA Draft.
(Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports)
Sergey Karasev was drafted by the Cavs with the 19th pick in Round 1 of the 2013 NBA Draft.
(Eric Mull, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Dion Waiters was drafted by the Cavs with the fourth pick in Round 1 of the 2012 NBA Draft.
(David Richard, David Richard-USA TODAY Sports)
Jared Cunningham was drafted by the Cavs with the 24th pick in Round 1 of the 2012 NBA Draft.
(David Richard, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Kyrie Irving - shown hitting the game-winning shot in Game 7 of the 2026 NBA Finals - was drafted by the Cavs with the No. 1 overall pick in Round 1 of the 2011 NBA Draft.
(Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports)
Tristan Thompson was drafted by the Cavs with the fourth pick in Round 1 of the 2011 NBA Draft.
(Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports)
Christian Eyenga was drafted by the Cavs with the 30th pick in Round 1 of the 2009 NBA Draft.
(Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports)
J.J. Hickson was drafted by the Cavs with the 19th pick in Round 1 of the 2008 NBA Draft.
(Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports)
Shannon Brown was drafted by the Cavs with the 25th pick in Round 1 of the 2006 NBA Draft.
(Lew Stamp / Akron Beacon Journal)
Luke Jackson was drafted by the Cavs with the 10th pick in Round 1 of the 2004 NBA Draft.
(Ron Kuntz, REUTERS)
Former St. Vincent-St. Mary High School star LeBron James high-fives fans in New York after being drafted by the Cavs with the No. 1 overall pick in Round 1 of the 2003 NBA Draft.
(Phil Masturzo / Akron Beacon Journal)
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The Cavs have made 20 Round 1 picks since 2003. How many can you name?
Jaylon Tyson was drafted by the Cavs with the 20th pick in Round 1 of the 2024 NBA Draft.
(Ken Blaze, Ken Blaze-Imagn Images)
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The Cavs have made 20 Round 1 picks since 2003. How many can you name?
Jaylon Tyson was drafted by the Cavs with the 20th pick in Round 1 of the 2024 NBA Draft.
(Ken Blaze, Ken Blaze-Imagn Images)
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The Cavs have made 20 Round 1 picks since 2003. How many can you name?
Ochai Agbaji was drafted by the Cavs with the 14th pick in Round 1 of the 2022 NBA Draft.
(Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports)
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The Cavs have made 20 Round 1 picks since 2003. How many can you name?
Evan Mobley was drafted by the Cavs with the third pick in Round 1 of the 2021 NBA Draft.
(Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images)
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The Cavs have made 20 Round 1 picks since 2003. How many can you name?
Isaac Okoro was drafted by the Cavs with the fifth pick in Round 1 of the 2020 NBA Draft.
(Jason Miller, Getty Images)
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The Cavs have made 20 Round 1 picks since 2003. How many can you name?
Darius Garland was drafted by the Cavs with the fifth pick in Round 1 of the 2019 NBA Draft.
(David Dermer-Imagn Images)
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The Cavs have made 20 Round 1 picks since 2003. How many can you name?
Dylan Windler was drafted by the Cavs with the 26th pick in Round 1 of the 2019 NBA Draft.
(Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports)
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The Cavs have made 20 Round 1 picks since 2003. How many can you name?
Collin Sexton was drafted by the Cavs with the eighth pick in Round 1 of the 2018 NBA Draft.
(Ken Blaze, USA TODAY Sports)
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The Cavs have made 20 Round 1 picks since 2003. How many can you name?
Tyus Jones was drafted by the Cavs with the 24th pick in Round 1 of the 2015 NBA Draft.
(David Richard-Imagn Images)
9/20
The Cavs have made 20 Round 1 picks since 2003. How many can you name?
Andrew Wiggins was drafted by the Cavs with the No. 1 overall pick in Round 1 of the 2014 NBA Draft.
(David Richard-USA TODAY Sports)
10/20
The Cavs have made 20 Round 1 picks since 2003. How many can you name?
Anthony Bennett was drafted by the Cavs with the No. 1 overall pick in Round 1 of the 2013 NBA Draft.
(Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports)
11/20
The Cavs have made 20 Round 1 picks since 2003. How many can you name?
Sergey Karasev was drafted by the Cavs with the 19th pick in Round 1 of the 2013 NBA Draft.
(Eric Mull, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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The Cavs have made 20 Round 1 picks since 2003. How many can you name?
Dion Waiters was drafted by the Cavs with the fourth pick in Round 1 of the 2012 NBA Draft.
(David Richard, David Richard-USA TODAY Sports)
13/20
The Cavs have made 20 Round 1 picks since 2003. How many can you name?
Jared Cunningham was drafted by the Cavs with the 24th pick in Round 1 of the 2012 NBA Draft.
(David Richard, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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The Cavs have made 20 Round 1 picks since 2003. How many can you name?
Kyrie Irving - shown hitting the game-winning shot in Game 7 of the 2026 NBA Finals - was drafted by the Cavs with the No. 1 overall pick in Round 1 of the 2011 NBA Draft.
(Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports)
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The Cavs have made 20 Round 1 picks since 2003. How many can you name?
Tristan Thompson was drafted by the Cavs with the fourth pick in Round 1 of the 2011 NBA Draft.
(Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports)
16/20
The Cavs have made 20 Round 1 picks since 2003. How many can you name?
Christian Eyenga was drafted by the Cavs with the 30th pick in Round 1 of the 2009 NBA Draft.
(Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports)
17/20
The Cavs have made 20 Round 1 picks since 2003. How many can you name?
J.J. Hickson was drafted by the Cavs with the 19th pick in Round 1 of the 2008 NBA Draft.
(Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports)
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The Cavs have made 20 Round 1 picks since 2003. How many can you name?
Shannon Brown was drafted by the Cavs with the 25th pick in Round 1 of the 2006 NBA Draft.
(Lew Stamp / Akron Beacon Journal)
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The Cavs have made 20 Round 1 picks since 2003. How many can you name?
Luke Jackson was drafted by the Cavs with the 10th pick in Round 1 of the 2004 NBA Draft.
(Ron Kuntz, REUTERS)
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The Cavs have made 20 Round 1 picks since 2003. How many can you name?
Former St. Vincent-St. Mary High School star LeBron James high-fives fans in New York after being drafted by the Cavs with the No. 1 overall pick in Round 1 of the 2003 NBA Draft.
