Cavaliers rout Clippers 124-89 after Garland-Harden trade

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 29 points and had nine assists, Jaylon Tyson added 17 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers routed the Los Angeles Clippers 124-89 on Wednesday night, hours after the teams completed a trade of All-Stars.

The Cavaliers sent guard Darius Garland to the Clippers in exchange for James Harden. Neither took the court for their new teams.

Jarrett Allen scored 10 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, Dennis Schroder added 11 points in his Cavaliers debut and Keon Ellis had 6 points in his first game with the Cavaliers, who won for the seventh time in eight games. Schroder and Ellis were acquired from Sacramento in a three-team trade Sunday.

Kawhi Leonard scored 25 points and John Collins added 19 for the Clippers, who lost consecutive games for the first time since a five-game losing streak in December.

Rookie Yanic Konan Niederhauser scored 10 points and had eight rebounds for Los Angeles, which is 17-5 since Dec. 20, although most of that success was with Harden. The Clippers also were without starting center Ivica Zubac, who was out for the birth of his child.

The Cavaliers shot 51.0% from the floor and went 16 of 41 (39.0%) from 3-point range. The Clippers shot 6 of 28 (21.4%) from 3-point range and had 24 turnovers that the Cavs turned into 47 points.

The Cavaliers raced out to a 20-point lead late in the first quarter, with the Clippers pulling within 46-38 just past the midway point of the second quarter. Cleveland surged to a 62-42 lead at halftime.

The Clippers never threatened from there as the Cavaliers led by at least 20 through much of the third quarter and by 35 in the fourth.

Clippers forward Derrick Jones Jr. had 7 points in his return after he missed a month with a knee injury.

Cavaliers: At Sacramento on Saturday.

Clippers: At Sacramento on Friday.

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Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen, right, dunks as Los Angeles Clippers center Brook Lopez defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Craig Porter Jr., left, reaches in on Los Angeles Clippers guard Jordan Miller during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Cleveland Cavaliers' Dennis Schroder gestures after scoring during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Cleveland Cavaliers center Thomas Bryant, right, dunks as Los Angeles Clippers guard Bogdan Bogdanovic defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell, left, shoots as Los Angeles Clippers forward Derrick Jones Jr., center, and center Yanic Konan Niederhauser defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 5, 2026--

The Royal Ballet School is heading to Edinburgh this Thursday, 5 February, to host a special day of free workshops for local school students.

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On Thursday 5 February, more than 70 pupils in Years 3 and 4 from Abbeyhill Primary School and Royal Mile Primary School will take part in insight workshops introducing them to the School’s national Associate Programme.

The sessions will be led by Royal Ballet School alumna and former Principal of Scottish Ballet, Bethany Kingsley-Garner, and supported by Emily Gibbs, Associates and Primary Steps Legacy Lead at The Royal Ballet School.

Delivered in partnership with Dance Base, which also celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2026, the workshops will take place in Dance Base’s award-winning studios in central Edinburgh.

Three one-hour workshops will run throughout the day — 9.30–10.30, 10.45–11.45, and 13.30–14.30 — all accompanied by live music.

The free sessions will provide local primary school students with access to high-quality creative ballet training and a unique opportunity to experience a typical Associate class at The Royal Ballet School.

The School is committed to widening access to classical ballet through its national Associate Programme, which offers high-quality ballet training to students aged 8 to 18 at centres across the UK. Around 90% of students who enter the School come through its seven national Associate centres.

The Royal Ballet School has delivered its Junior and Mid Associate programmes at Dance Base since January 2024, offering children of all backgrounds, experiences, and means the opportunity to engage with dance closer to home.

Emily Gibbs said:

“The Royal Ballet School is committed to creating opportunities for children and young people across the UK to engage with dance. As part of our centenary celebrations, these insight workshops give pupils in Years 3 and 4 the opportunity to experience what it’s like to take a ballet class with the School. The sessions encourage creativity, build confidence, develop musicality, and offer a deeper understanding of this inspiring art form.”

Event details

Date: Thursday, 5 February 2026
Workshops: 9.30-10.30, 10.45-11.45, and 13.30-14.30
Location: Dance Base, 4-16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2JU.

About The Royal Ballet School

The Royal Ballet School was founded in 1926 by Dame Ninette de Valois and is one of the world’s leading centres for classical ballet training. The School is the UK’s foremost institution for professional ballet education and an internationally recognised centre of excellence.

Graduates go on to professional careers with The Royal Ballet, Birmingham Royal Ballet, and other leading UK and international companies. Admission is based purely on talent and potential, with around 90% of students receiving financial support.

The School’s national Associate Programme provides high-quality ballet training for students aged 8 to 18 at centres across the UK and plays a vital role in widening access to classical ballet.

In 2026, The Royal Ballet School celebrates 100 years of excellence, with a future focused on expanding opportunity, access, and artistic leadership.

© 2024 The Royal Ballet School. Photographed by Photography by ASH.