Everyone keeps saying Evan Mobley's next step is becoming an NBA MVP candidate, but who is responsible for ensuring he gets there: Kenny Atkinson or Donovan Mitchell? Courtside with the Cavs on SI returns as Spencer German and Spencer Davies start looking ahead to the season with a discussion on Mobley. Meanwhile, could an old friend return to Cleveland following a buyout? And what's the ideal season-opening matchup for the Cavs? SUBSCRIBE to Courtside with Cavs on SI on YouTube, Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon, and wherever you get your podcasts!Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/kw/podcast/courtside-with-cavs-on-si/id1776888622Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3jpE7JMYhPbVK5ZWcr9fmLAmazon: https://music.amazon.in/podcasts/dc2be5d8-e56d-4cf8-b2d8-028ff439084b/courtside-with-cavs-on-siWelcome to Cavs On SI! We are associated with the On SI network through the Sports Illustrated Media Group. We'll cover all of the latest Cleveland Cavaliers news and share our opinions and analysis with live streams and postgame reactions throughout this season.SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more coverage of the Cavaliers, and be sure to follow our comprehensive Cavs coverage through the On SI network here: Website: https://www.si.com/nba/cavaliers Twitter/X: https://x.com/clecavsonsiInstagram: https://instagram.com/clecavsonsiAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The Cleveland Cavaliers opted to prioritize a series of other moves over the weekend instead of attempting to retain Ty Jerome. Several days later, the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year candidate found a new home with the Memphis Grizzlies.What led to the Cavs accepting Jerome's fate, while attending to other offseason needs instead? What will Cleveland's rotation look like without Jerome? Are there any other offseason moves looming for the wine-and-gold?Also, the Milwaukee Bucks made two shocking moves by signing Myles Turner and waiving Damian Lillard within minutes of each other. What does that mean for Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Eastern Conference?Spencer German and Spencer Davies break down the latest Cavaliers news as the new league year begins on Courtside with the Cavs on SI. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The Cleveland Cavaliers made their first move of the 2025 NBA offseason on Saturday morning, trading 2020 No. 5 overall pick Isaac Okoro to the Chicago Bulls for Lonzo Ball.Spencer German and Spencer Davies break down the deal, dissecting how Ball fits into the Cavs' rotation and whether or not it means more moves are coming for Cleveland in this emergency reaction episode of Courtside with Cavs on SI.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
It's easy to throw hypothetical trades into the NBA trade machine and see if they work. In reality, though, things like the NBA's second apron restrict what teams like the Cleveland Cavaliers can actually do this offseason. NBA salary cap savant Yossi Gozlan joins the show to discuss the nuances of the league's cap and second apron and how the Cavaliers can navigate some potential cap restrictions to improve the team this offseason. Are there trades available? What kind of moves may we see?Also, with Ty Jerome and Sam Merrill's future undecided, what salary could each be looking at, and could either end up staying with the wine-and-gold?Don't miss Gozlan's incredible insight alongside Spencer German and Spencer Davies, who discuss all of that and more on the latest episode of Courtside with Cavs on SI.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The NBA Finals is officially over, with the Oklahoma City Thunder taking home the title in seven games over the Indiana Pacers. The implications of Tyrese Haliburton's devastating ruptured Achilles will have ripple effects that carry over into next season. What does the injury mean for the landscape of the Eastern Conference next year and for the Cleveland Cavaliers decision making this offseason? As things stand right now, the Cavs have some of the best odds to win next year's title. Meanwhile, the wine and gold were linked to Kevin Durant over the weekend. Does it signal that a major move is coming this offseason? Spencer German and Spencer Davies discuss all that and more on the latest episode of Courtside with Cavs on SI.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
With the Phoenix Suns hiring Cleveland Cavaliers assistant coach Jordan Ott, more coaching staff changes could be coming, namely with Johnnie Bryant being connected to the New York Knicks. How will the coaching staff shuffle impact the team's development, which Koby Altman continues to emphasize? Also, Game 1 of the NBA Finals was one we won't soon forget. The Pacers feel like a "team of destiny," so how close is Cleveland to the team that ended its season? Later, the guys present more hypothetical trade ideas for the wine-and-gold, including one involving the Chicago Bulls. Spencer German and Spencer Davies discuss all that and more on the latest episode of Courtside with Cavs on SI.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
There's no denying the Cleveland Cavaliers' early playoff departure stung, but has the Indiana Pacers' dominance in the Eastern Conference Finals helped soften the blow? How much were the Pacers underestimated coming into the NBA Playoffs?Meanwhile, the East's shifting landscape may help Koby Altman's case for standing pat this offseason. Changes may still be necessary, but this postseason has proven that luck is also key to a deep run.Also, plenty of Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen trade scenarios are floating about on social media. Do any of them make sense? Should Cleveland give up on DG this early in his development?Spencer German and Spencer Davies discuss all that and more on the latest episode of Courtside with Cavs on SI.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Since the Cleveland Cavaliers' season ended unceremoniously at the hands of the Indiana Pacers in the second round of the playoffs, everyone wants answers as to where the franchise will go from here. A blockbuster trade that breaks up the Core Four could be in play, but what can Cleveland realistically get back in return? Spencer Davies has a trade scenario that he thinks could be of interest to fans. He and Spencer German discuss the ramifications of such a move. Later, with greatness comes great responsibility. NBA legend Dwayne Wade blamed Donovan Mitchell squarely for the Cavs' coming up short in the playoffs once again. Is that fair? Dive headfirst into the Cavaliers' offseason with the latest episode of Courtside with Cavs on SI.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
With the Cleveland Cavaliers' season over earlier than anyone expected, team president of basketball operations Koby Altman held his end-of-season press conference to address the state of the squad ahead of a pivotal offseason. Altman believes the Cavaliers will be back and can overcome the hump to become a title contender. He seemed to imply that doing so will come internally with the continued development of key players like Evan Mobley. The Cavs' top executive also chimed in on the future of Jarrett Allen and Ty Jerome and provided some insight into navigating a dicey financial situation.Spencer German and Spencer Davies react to everything Altman had to say in his presser and ponder what's next for the wine and gold in the latest episode of Courtside with Cavs on SI.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
In the aftermath of the Cleveland Cavaliers' stunning second-round exit at the hands of the Indiana Pacers, Spencer German and Spencer Davies try to decipher what exactly went wrong for the wine and gold. While there is plenty of blame to go around, the guys discuss why Donovan Mitchell is largely exempt from blame and praise him for his candid nature in defeat. Then, the guys get into the elephant in the room: Do changes need to be made to help the Cavs get over the hump in the postseason? With a lack of toughness being one of the biggest knocks on this team, they also debate whether or not that's something a player can develop or that they must inherently have already. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Facing a 0-2 deficit to the Indiana Pacers, the Cleveland Cavaliers have their work cut out for them the rest of the way. Where do they go from here? It starts with shaking off a heartbreaking Game 2 loss as the series shifts to Indianapolis.Meanwhile, losing the first two games of the series has reopened the narrative that the Cavs are a soft team, a notion that the guys push back on. Also, history is not on Cleveland's side regarding teams that have recovered from losing Game 1 and Game 2 at home, but there is hope.Spencer German and Spencer Davies bring you the latest episode of Courtside with Cavs on SI.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
There are only two days until the Cleveland Cavaliers battle with the Indiana Pacers to begin their second-round series in the NBA Playoffs. Many of the wine-and-gold's priorities have been set against a tempo-heavy Pacers squad, but what is the team focusing on in particular?Plus, Darius Garland has been sidelined by a toe injury since the end of Game 2 in Cleveland in the first round against the Miami Heat. We've had some updates on his condition since then.Spencer German and Spencer Davies report from Cleveland Clinic Courts in Independence following Friday's practice to provide insight on the upcoming matchup.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
With the Indiana Pacers disposing of the Milwaukee Bucks, the Cleveland Cavaliers have their second-round opponent set in stone for the NBA Playoffs.Tyrese Haliburton, Pascal Siakam and Myles Turner will test the wine-and-gold's Core Four of Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen for certain, and this matchup should be fun to watch!Spencer German and Spencer Davies offer a preview of the series and what to expect from a Pacers team that made a run to the Eastern Conference Finals just last season.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley has won his first NBA Defensive Player of the Year award! He edged out Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green and Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels for the victory.Spencer German and Spencer Davies share their thoughts on Mobley's accomplishment and why it's well-deserved.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The Cleveland Cavaliers have a 2-0 series lead over the Miami Heat as their first-round series shifts to South Beach. Is the series already over? Spencer German and Spencer Davies discuss how the Cavs have learned from their first-round matchup with the Orlando Magic last year, which saw Cleveland take a 2-0 lead on the road only to return home tied up at two. Will history repeat itself? Also, Ty Jerome took over Game 1 and Donovan Mitchell came up big in Game 2. Which Cavaliers player is due for a big moment in Game 3 and Game 4? The guys get into what we've learned about the Cavs team so far in the playoffs and more.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The Cleveland Cavaliers' first-round matchup in the NBA Playoffs is officially set! Spencer German and Spencer Davies preview the first-round series with the Miami Heat and the challenges it will present.Later in the episode, the guys discuss which Cavaliers player has the most to prove this postseason and try to fill in the blank of the sentence, "The Cleveland Cavaliers will win a championship if..."Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Which Cleveland Cavaliers have the best chance of winning NBA regular season awards? With a number of members of the organization in line for some hardware, Spencer German and Spencer Davies discuss who has the best chance to win a regular-season honor. Later, they hand out some awards of their own. Plus, one NBA Play-In Tournament game is in the books in the Eastern Conference, and the Cavs seem to have dodged a bullet with the Orlando Magic taking down the Atlanta Hawks to clinch the seventh seed. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The Cleveland Cavaliers clinched the No. 1 overall seed in the Eastern Conference, and now head coach Kenny Atkinson must weigh just how much he wants to play his guys over the last week of the season. Spencer German and Spencer Davies get into the rest vs. rust debate. Meanwhile, Darius Garland's shooting struggles have been on full display for several months now, but Tuesday may have been the start of him snapping out of it. Can he get it corrected in time for the NBA Playoffs? Also, the guys discuss Donovan Mitchell's injury situation and which potential first-round matchups could be the most troubling for Cleveland.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
As Cleveland Cavaliers players keep trying to goad Evan Mobley into petitioning for his NBA Defensive Player of the Year case, Spencer German and Spencer Davies join the cause to explain why Mobley deserves the award. Meanwhile, the wine and gold reached a historic mark of 61 wins for just the third time in franchise history. That means something! Also, Kenny Atkinson may have a weapon on his hands with the De'Andre Hunter lineup with the Core Four he deployed in the team's win over the New York Knicks on Wednesday.Plus, Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen were also recently nominated for two league awards, but Cavs two-way player Emoni Bates just made a huge donation of $100,000 to Bates Fundamentals Basketball Academy to help with costs and equipment. These are all examples of how these players continue to be about the right things off the court.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Former NBA point guard Patrick Beverley had some inflammatory comments about how much other playoff teams will be worried about facing the Cleveland Cavaliers in a series. Spencer German and Spencer Davies respond to his thoughts. Meanwhile, after ending a tough road trip on a high note with back-to-back wins over Utah and Portland, the guys get into a couple of the concerning trends that the wine and gold have to focus on to finish the regular season.Also, the Cavs hold a five-game lead in the Eastern Conference with 10 games to go as they look to hold off the streaking Celtics.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy