In one of the more non-competitive games on the NBA slate for Wednesday night, the Cleveland Cavaliers notched their 23rd win of the season in a 133-107 thumping of the Philadelphia 76ers.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been named the NBA’s Team of the Year and honored as the recipients of the league’s Inclusion Leadership Award.

Garland’s journey in Cleveland began when he was selected with the fifth overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. Now in his seventh season, the 26-year-old has grown into one of the franchise’s best players, earning two All-Star selections and establishing himself as a dynamic playmaker capable of elevating the offense.

However, Fischer made clear that these talks have not revolved around point guard Ja Morant, whom it was reported that the Grizzlies are now open to trading. Fischer clarified that the trade talks between Memphis and Philadelphia “involved around-the-edges roster matters.”

Cavaliers guard Darius Garland has suffered another foot injury. Garland hurt his right foot diving for a loose ball during Cleveland's game against the 76ers on Wednesday night.

The Jazz lead the all-time series 62-54, but the Cavaliers have won six of the past seven meetings. Cleveland is a 13-point favorite in the latest Jazz vs. Cavaliers odds from DraftKings Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 250.

Hunter, a Friends’ Central School graduate, totaled 17 points, four rebounds and four assists in the Cavaliers’ 133-107 win, breaking out of a shooting slump that has hampered his season.

Keyonte George scored 32 points as the Utah Jazz defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 123-112. Lauri Markkanen added 28 points and 12 rebounds.

Game summary of the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New Orleans Pelicans NBA game, final score 141-118, from December 23, 2025 on ESPN.