Cleveland Cavaliers 2025-26 NBA Season Lookahead

Update: 2025-08-14

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Dan is joined by Justin Rowan (@Cavsanada) from THE CHASEDOWN PODCAST for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Cleveland Cavaliers. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHASEDOWN HERE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
1:42 - How last season ended
4:43 - Offseason impressions
10:32 - Jaylon Tyson’s development
12:28 - Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland
16:55 - Integrating Lonzo Ball
18:22 - Continued development of Evan Mobley
29:55 - The starting small forward
35:10 - What’s the defensive ceiling?
40:13 - Early impressions of Tyrese Proctor
43:35 - The defense is underrated!
44:39 - Top-10 rotation
48:19 - Go-to closing lineup
49:07 - Weirdo lineups we want to see
51:03 - Craig Porter Jr. could play a role
52:57 - PREDICTIONS

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