Kenny Atkinson hits half-court shot to win Cavaliers fans $10,000 in gift cards

Twenty Cavs United members each receive a $500 shop credit.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

The @cavs were HYPED after Coach Kenny Atkinson NAILED this halfcourt shot 🎯 Cleveland opens its 2026-27 season in Phil Via @NBA on X

What happened: Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson drained a half-court shot during a team preseason event. The make awarded 20 Cavs United members $500 gift cards apiece to the team shop through a KeyBank promotion.

Why it matters: The preseason giveaway wraps up the club's final tune-up stretch ahead of opening week. Cleveland is coming off a Conference Finals appearance and enters the 2026-27 campaign on the national broadcast schedule.

What to watch: Cleveland opens the 2026-27 regular season on the road in Philadelphia on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN.

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