Courtside With Cavs On SI

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 i...

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?...

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 C...

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...

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 offsea...

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...

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 th...

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...

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 continu...

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 ele...

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, hist...

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 agains...

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 o...

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/brands Privacy & Opt-Out:...

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...

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 champ...

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...

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 th...

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 hand...

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...

From 16 straight wins to three straight losses, what is going on with the Cleveland Cavaliers? Spencer German and Spencer Davies discuss the most concerning elements of the team's recent struggles and analyze what Donovan Mitchell had to say after Wednesday's loss to the Sacramento Kings. Later, the guys get into why the Cavs have been having a hard time with the month of March, and with t...

The Cleveland Cavaliers have won 15 games straight for the second time this season, and they have Darius Garland to thank for it. Did his 18-point, fourth-quarter breakout get him back on track? Also, a recent article questioned the Cavaliers' ability to win it all due to a lack of playoff experience. Are the Cavs truly lacking the postseason chops to win the NBA Finals? Plus, how much does a...

In the midst of a 12-game win streak, the Cleveland Cavaliers have also shown some concerning trends. A Darius Garland slump is one of them. Meanwhile, as the Cavs clinch a playoff spot and look to hold on to the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, some are saying the wine and gold aren't a "sexy team." Plus, a conversation on the De'Andre Hunter-Evan Mobley frontcourt pairing an...

The Cleveland Cavaliers began the post-NBA-All-Star break stretch with a win over the Brooklyn Nets, and they'll look to hold firm atop the Eastern Conference standings with a tough schedule looming. The New York Knicks are next up, and some appear to rule them out as a serious title contender. Then, the Memphis Grizzlies, Orlando Magic and Boston Celtics await afterward. Meanwhile, Evan Moble...

The 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend has arrived, and the Cleveland Cavaliers will get a much-needed opportunity to catch their breath. Still, some important questions loom large heading into the second half of the season. Also, the wine and gold will be well represented in San Francisco. How much will you be paying attention to Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and Kenny Atkinson? Spencer Ge...