Cavaliers face Magic in ongoing NBA preseason game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 9:15 PM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026

The Cleveland Cavaliers are currently competing against the Orlando Magic in a preseason game at Rocket Arena on October 11. This is the second preseason matchup for both teams, following the Cavaliers' opening loss to the Boston Celtics on October 8. The Cavaliers' roster changes include new players like Peyton Watson and Mario Hezonja, alongside veteran James Harden, who is sidelined due to an ankle injury. The game is being broadcast on ESPN, with local radio coverage available.
- •Cavaliers lost preseason opener to Celtics 124-113 on October 8.
- •Peyton Watson and Mario Hezonja are among new additions to the Cavaliers.
- •James Harden is out due to right ankle soreness.
- •The game is televised on ESPN with radio coverage on WTAM and La Mega Cleveland.
- •Cavaliers next play the Magic again on October 13.
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"The Cleveland Cavaliers and Orlando Magic will be in the ESPN spotlight as the Eastern Conference rivals gear up with a preseason game.
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