en-us SportSpyder - Cleveland Cavaliers (Cleveland.com) SportSpyder - Cleveland Cavaliers (Cleveland.com) https://sportspyder.com/nba/cleveland-cavaliers/sources/10064/news [Cleveland.com] - Who do the Cavs need next season: Dean Wade, Keon Ellis or Max Strus? Wine and Gold Talk podcast In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, Ethan Sands, Chris Fedor and Jimmy Watkins discuss the Cavs’ critical offseason decisions, focusing on whether to prioritize retaining defensive standout Dean Wade over Keon Ellis and how Max Strus factors into it all. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:35:19 GMT Wine and Gold Talk Podcast, cleveland.com https://sportspyder.com/nba/cleveland-cavaliers/articles/56879489 https://sportspyder.com/nba/cleveland-cavaliers/articles/56879489 false false [Cleveland.com] - How the Knicks built the perfect team — and what the Cavs can learn from it From a discounted contract to five first-round picks for Mikal Bridges, New York made bold, calculated moves — the Wine and Gold Talk podcast explains the blueprint. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:04:45 GMT Wine and Gold Talk Podcast, cleveland.com https://sportspyder.com/nba/cleveland-cavaliers/articles/56858143 https://sportspyder.com/nba/cleveland-cavaliers/articles/56858143 false false [Cleveland.com] - Jalen Brunson is defying the NBA’s height barrier — and it could change basketball forever If 6-foot-2 Jalen Brunson leads the Knicks to their first championship since 1973, the Wine and Gold Talk podcast says it could trigger a cultural shift in how basketball is taught and scouted. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:04:39 GMT Wine and Gold Talk Podcast, cleveland.com https://sportspyder.com/nba/cleveland-cavaliers/articles/56858142 https://sportspyder.com/nba/cleveland-cavaliers/articles/56858142 false false [Cleveland.com] - Are the Cavs paying attention to the Knicks’ NBA Finals blueprint, or learning the wrong lessons? Wine and Go In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, Ethan Sands, Chris Fedor, and Jimmy Watkins compare the parallels between the Cavs and Knicks, particularly surrounding New York guard Jalen Brunson and Cleveland’s Donovan Mitchell. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:34:33 GMT Wine and Gold Talk Podcast, cleveland.com https://sportspyder.com/nba/cleveland-cavaliers/articles/56854059 https://sportspyder.com/nba/cleveland-cavaliers/articles/56854059 false false [Cleveland.com] - Former Cavs GM Mike Gansey delivers heartfelt farewell upon 76ers hiring A former local prep star, Gansey joined the Cavaliers organization in 2011, first as a basketball operations seasonal assistant and then with the G League Charge. He steadily worked his way up the ranks and got promoted to full-time GM in 2022. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:04:24 GMT Chris Fedor, cleveland.com https://sportspyder.com/nba/cleveland-cavaliers/articles/56846775 https://sportspyder.com/nba/cleveland-cavaliers/articles/56846775 false false [Cleveland.com] - Two things can be true: How Lonzo Ball and Darius Garland’s conversation displayed the duality of Cleveland’s In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, host Ethan Sands and cleveland.com columnist Jimmy Watkins analyze recent comments by Lonzo Ball and Darius Garland regarding the Cavs’ roster changes and playoff struggles. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:34:34 GMT Wine and Gold Talk Podcast, cleveland.com https://sportspyder.com/nba/cleveland-cavaliers/articles/56845586 https://sportspyder.com/nba/cleveland-cavaliers/articles/56845586 false false [Cleveland.com] - Why does Koby Altman keep building the same flawed backcourt? The Cavs have cycled through three versions of a ball-dominant, undersized guard pairing — and each one has exposed the same defensive ceiling when it matters most. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:34:30 GMT Wine and Gold Talk Podcast, cleveland.com https://sportspyder.com/nba/cleveland-cavaliers/articles/56845584 https://sportspyder.com/nba/cleveland-cavaliers/articles/56845584 false false [Cleveland.com] - Can a 42-year-old LeBron James really save the Cavs? The LeBron James homecoming rumors are heating up, but his recent injury history and the demands of a championship run raise real questions about what Cleveland would actually be getting. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:34:24 GMT Wine and Gold Talk Podcast, cleveland.com https://sportspyder.com/nba/cleveland-cavaliers/articles/56845583 https://sportspyder.com/nba/cleveland-cavaliers/articles/56845583 false false [Cleveland.com] - From holding water bottles at a middle-school football practice to coaching in the NBA Finals — Terry Pluto o The former Cavs coach's 60% career winning percentage and unflappable personality have landed him on the biggest stage in basketball. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:04:41 GMT Terry's Talkin' podcast, cleveland.com https://sportspyder.com/nba/cleveland-cavaliers/articles/56838854 https://sportspyder.com/nba/cleveland-cavaliers/articles/56838854 false false [Cleveland.com] - Lonzo Ball says the Cavs would have made the NBA Finals with him and Darius Garland; the front office believe Lonzo Ball and Darius Garland questioned the Cavs' decision to reshape their roster around James Harden. Their criticism has merit. So did Cleveland's concerns about health, availability and the limits of its former core. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:04:29 GMT Ethan Sands, cleveland.com https://sportspyder.com/nba/cleveland-cavaliers/articles/56838851 https://sportspyder.com/nba/cleveland-cavaliers/articles/56838851 false false [Cleveland.com] - One bad playoff run could unravel everything the Cavs have built Next season isn't just another chapter for the Cavs — it's the one that decides whether this core gets a real shot or gets blown up entirely. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:04:15 GMT Wine and Gold Talk Podcast, cleveland.com https://sportspyder.com/nba/cleveland-cavaliers/articles/56838850 https://sportspyder.com/nba/cleveland-cavaliers/articles/56838850 false false [Cleveland.com] - Jared Verse arrives in Cleveland, Cavs face offseason decisions: Wednesday’s Sports 4 CLE Check out today's show, brought to you by Tri-C, live at 4 p.m., or watch later on as host Dave Bacon leads discussions on the big issues in Cleveland sports. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:11:51 GMT Ashley Bastock, cleveland.com https://sportspyder.com/nba/cleveland-cavaliers/articles/56838256 https://sportspyder.com/nba/cleveland-cavaliers/articles/56838256 false false [Cleveland.com] - The Cavs’ Dennis Schröder question is about more than salary cap math With Cleveland projected as a second-apron team, keeping or moving Dennis Schröder involves finances, fit, and a head coach who specifically went out and got him. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:34:21 GMT Wine and Gold Talk Podcast, cleveland.com https://sportspyder.com/nba/cleveland-cavaliers/articles/56837836 https://sportspyder.com/nba/cleveland-cavaliers/articles/56837836 false false [Cleveland.com] - Did losing key Cavs coaches hurt internal development or just Evan Mobley’s? The departure of coaches like Jordan Ott raised real questions about player development in Cleveland — and Evan Mobley's offensive plateau sits right at the center of them. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:34:11 GMT Wine and Gold Talk Podcast, cleveland.com https://sportspyder.com/nba/cleveland-cavaliers/articles/56837832 https://sportspyder.com/nba/cleveland-cavaliers/articles/56837832 false false