Across The Cavs

The Cleveland Cavaliers stunned the basketball world by trading Darius Garland to the Los Angeles Clippers for James Harden tonight. A move that was first mentioned by Shams last night (2/2) as a possibility, and now, it's happened. A look at what this means for both teams, what Garland has meant to Cleveland, and how the heck this affects both teams.

The Cavs held down the fort against the Lakers, taking their fifth in a row for a season-best winning streak. Not having Evan Mobley didn't seem to slow them down too much, as they handled LeBron James, Luka Doncic and co. Now at 29-20 there's new life for Cleveland, as they look ahead.

Orlando Magic PXP announcer David Steele joined the pod today for a look back at Saturday night’s Cavs battle in Orlando. We also previewed today’s battle, with a bit of a deeper breakdown of Orlando’s season to date, and where they stand. A fun chat with one of the longest tenured voices in the league. 37 years (and counting) with the Magic!

Derrick Rose had his #1 jersey retired by the Bulls tonight. Had to hop on and say a few words in the aftermath of watching the beautiful ceremony.

Second-year pro Jaylon Tyson had 39 points on 13-17 FG. Donovan Mitchell dropped 12 assists. De'Andre Hunter looked energized, and scored two big buckets in the paint in the final stages. Plus, Evan Mobley came alive with some late points, including the game-winning slam. A look at the Cavs win and how big of a deal it is ahead of a few days off.

No time like the present to make NBA picks! Ahead of the Christmas Day NBA slate, a quick little rundown of all five games, with winners and predictions for each of them. #NBA #ClevelandCavaliers #DenverNuggets #DallasMavericks 

Morris Bankston (@MoBanks10) joined for a live postgame show following the Cavs-Bulls showdown on Wednesday night. Morris is the host of the Narratives Per Possession Podcast, and previously hosted Bulls On Tap. Chicago and Cleveland will meet again at Rocket Arena on Friday night. A fun pod with a fellow Midwest basketball supporter. #ClevelandCavaliers #ChicagoBulls #LetEmKnow #SeeRed #NBA 

Tom Hur (@KoreaPistonsFan) -- joined the show to talk all things Cavs and Pistons. His trip to Detroit, along with nostalgia of both teams. From Donovan Mitchell and LeBron James, to Cade Cunningham and Andre Drummond. Tracy McGrady. Fan origins. We got you covered.

Brett Usher, known for making daily highlight tapes of the biggest NBA stars, returned to the pod today. In past appearances with Brett, we’ve covered the league as a whole, with a focal point on the biggest news. Starting out with the Cavs, we’ll take a pass at going through the most notable teams in the league right now. So buckle up. We’re talking ball tonight. Let’s go. #NBA #LetEmKnow #Basket...

On today’s show, we looked at the Cavs season-to-date, with takeaways from all 14 contests.  Plenty of time spent on the role players and their breakouts. Sam Merrill, Jaylon Tyson and Nae’Qwan Tomlin have emerged as legitimate weapons for Cleveland in the early part of the season. With a four-game week ahead, there are plenty of chances to showcase the talent and put squads on notice. So, come ab...

Cleveland Cavaliers radio PXP announcer Tim Alcorn joins the show to talk about all things Cavs as they prepare to battle the Knicks at MSG on Wednesday night. From the free agent signings to the coaching staff changes, we went through everything Cleveland. Come aboard for some talk about the team from THE LAND.

Cavs TV PXP announcer John Michael joined the pod to look back at the conclusion of last season for the Cavs, while also looking ahead to next year. New players. New opportunities. New goals.  The Cleveland Cavaliers are back! Let's talk about them. Today, and throughout the course of the season. it's #LetEmKnow time.

A'ja Wilson (34 pts, 14 rbs, 3 blks, game-winner) lifted the Aces past the Mercury in a thrilling Game 3 of the WNBA Finals. A 17-point blown lead in the fourth quarter did not ultimately prove to be too much, as they got one key defensive stop, before coming down and getting the ball to their superstar in the waning moments. Game 4 on Friday -- should be another fun one.

The NBA Draft is in the books, with Cleveland selecting two new players. They moved Isaac Okoro to Chicago for Lonzo Ball. They gave Sam Merrill an extension. It’s been a busy couple of days for the Cavs. On today’s pod, Zach breaks down all the latest news from The Land. Stop by!

The Oklahoma City Thunder prevailed against the Indiana Pacers, taking seven games to ultimately claim the Larry O’Brien  Trophy. An early injury to Tyrese Haliburton was too much to overcome for Indiana, who will now likely be facing the prospect of their superstar floor general missing the entire 2025-26 season with his Achilles injury. While the Thunder enjoy this one, the Eastern Conference is...

Pacers. Pacers. Pacers. Cleveland had no answers & fell short. A look at what happened. And at what's next. *Note that this episode was recorded during the 4th quarter.

The Cavs led most of the night. They led by 7 inside 45 seconds to play. And it was the magic of Tyrese Haliburton at the end that overshadowed Donovan Mitchell's 48-point night. A game to remember for Indy. A disaster-class to close it out by Cleveland. A look at what happened, and what to expect moving forward. Cavs-Pacers Game 3 at 7:30 PM ET from Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Friday.

Donovan Mitchell scored 33 pts but shot just 13-30 and 1-11 from three. The team hit just nine of 38 from distance as they fell 121-112 at home to the red-hot Indiana Pacers. A look at how Indiana took this one from Cleveland, and what exactly we learned. In addition to the team missing Darius Garland, of course. #LetEmKnow

Kevin Lynch and Skylar Wuebker join to talk Cavs-Pacers round two! We talked key matchups, 1st-round takeaways, X-factors, players with the most pressure to perform, and much more. Game 1 will be played at 6:00 PM ET. Look for a postgame pod to follow at the conclusion.

Donovan Mitchell's big 4th quarter helped Cleveland hold off Miami and avoid a late-game collapse. The series shifts to South Beach, with Game 3 tipping off Saturday at 1:00 PM ET.

Cleveland Cavaliers nation, stand up! A dominant fourth quarter helped The Land take the first game in their best-of-7 series with the No. 8 Miami Heat. Ty Jerome poured in 28 in his playoff debut. Donovan Mitchell added 30. Darius Garland with 27. Cleveland is now 5-0 in first-round playoff games at home over the past two years, and they'll look to keep it going on Wednesday night in game 2.

Tim Alcorn (Cavs Radio PXP) joins the show to talk about the 14-game win streak, emergence of Ty Jerome, De'Andre Hunter's impact, and much more.

Happy 216 Day, Cleveland! A great time for a big announcement to be made. The WNBA will be returning to Cleveland in 2028 as the Cleveland Rockers will likely be reinstated via expansion after 25 years of dormancy. The franchise has not been a part of the league since 2003, but that is expected to change. Year round basketball in The Land? Oh yeah.

5-year Cleveland Rockers forward Chasity Melvin joined the show to talk all things Rockers, Cleveland, and the growth & evolution of women's basketball as a whole. From Caitlin Clark-Angel Reese to WNBA expansion, we dove into it all. Stop by for a a full discussion on how the gap between men and women's hoops has been being bridged.

With Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, and Evan Mobley representing the Cavs on both Saturday (3-Pt Shootout and Skills Challenge) and Sunday (All-Star Tournament), there will be no shortage of Cleveland representation in San Fran. Today's episode was spent predicting the winners of each event. Drop by!