Locked On Cavs - Daily Podcast On The Cleveland Cavaliers

On Sunday’s edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham discusses the Cleveland Cavaliers losing to the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night despite Golden State being without several of its key players. Danny also discusses the Cavaliers losing their benefit of the doubt because of recent losses. Check out Danny’s Substack, The Inside Shot: https://theinsideshot.substack.com/ Email the show: L...

On Saturday’s edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham talks about the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 130-117 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night. Danny begins by focusing on the team’s excellent third quarter, in which it outscored San Antonio 44-19. He dives into how Cleveland’s offensive strategy for this game deviated from previous games, attacking San Antonio’s weakness. Next, Danny talks...

On Friday’s edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham discusses how the Cleveland Cavaliers were fined by the NBA for the way they’re handling Darius Garland’s return to performance protocol. Garland sat the second night of a back-to-back in Toronto and the Cavs were docked $250,000 because of it. The show also covers how the Cavs need to change their offensive approach in order to get back on t...

On Thursday’s edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham dives into the Cleveland Cavaliers’ loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night in which the team once again lacked focus and hustle. Danny talks about the lack of perimeter defense that cost the Cavs and allowed the Blazers to find their way to the free throw line repeatedly. He also dissects the poor performance of Lonzo Ball an...

On Wednesday’s edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham talks about why Jaylon Tyson, Craig Porter Jr. and Nae’Qwan Tomlin are all vital to the Cleveland Cavaliers right now. All three guys have earned rotation minutes and can be part of fixing the early season issues the team has had. Danny also talks about how the month of December sets up very well for the Cavs to make a statement. Finally,...

On Tuesday’s edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham talks through the Cleveland Cavaliers win over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night that featured strong performances from both Donovan Mitchell and Jaylon Tyson. He also talks about the postgame comments made by Mitchell and Tyson about the team needing to improve at the little things in order to be the team they want to be.  Check out Danny’...

On Monday’s whiparound edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham previews the week ahead for Cleveland as they play four games in the next six nights. First, Danny is joined by Tony East of Locked On Pacers to check in on what’s happening in Indiana. He’s then joined by Jeff Garcia of Locked On Spurs to hear the latest on San Antonio and when Victor Wembanyama might return to the floor. Finally,...

On Monday’s edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham discusses the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 117-115 loss to the Boston Celtics on Sunday night. With the team losing three straight games for the first time this season, Danny questions whether this will be rock bottom for this team or if things can still get worse. He also reacts to the comments made by Jaylon Tyson after the game about the team play...

On Saturday’s edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham dissects the latest Cleveland Cavaliers loss to the Atlanta Hawks in which the team struggled mightily in transition and defensively. Despite 42 points from Donovan Mitchell, the Cavs couldn’t find a way to win the game. Danny also dives into why he thinks the Cavs will learn a lot about themselves over the next week with a stretch of five...

On Friday’s edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham is joined by Brad Rowland of Locked On Hawks to look ahead to the Cavs game against Atlanta with a potential advancement in the NBA Cup on the line for Cleveland. Next, Danny fields listener questions about the team including what grade should the group be given through the first quarter of the season. Check out Danny’s Substack, The Inside S...

On Thursday’s edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham takes a big picture view of the season thus far. He takes a look at whether or not the offensive struggles so far this season are something worth being concerned about, if the Cavs will actually continue to be one of the best defenses in the NBA, Evan Mobley’s start to the season and just how much better the Cavs are when Darius Garland is...

On Wednesday’s edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham talks about Evan Mobley’s underwhelming start to the season through the first 19 games for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Danny compares the start to this season to the start to last season and the way that he’s being used on the offensive end of the floor and what type of shots that Mobley is taking. He also takes a look at what things the Cavs...

On Tuesday’s edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham talks about the Cleveland Cavaliers loss to the Toronto Raptors on Monday night in which head coach Kenny Atkinson said the team had “no juice” at the end of a tough spot in the schedule. Danny also talked about Evan Mobley only taking seven shots in the game and the need to be more aggressive on a night when the team is extremely shorthande...

On Monday’s whiparound edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham takes a closer look at the upcoming opponents for the Cleveland Cavaliers. First, Sean Woodley of Locked On Raptors stops by to talk about the game between the two teams on Monday night and whether he thinks the Raptors are a true contender in the Eastern Conference. Then, John Karalis of Locked On Celtics to chat about the season...

On Monday’s edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham breaks down the Cleveland Cavaliers’ win over the LA Clippers on Sunday thanks to Donovan Mitchell’s dominant performance. Mitchell has been playing the most complete basketball of his career to date, and Danny discusses why that’s important now and moving forward. Danny also discusses the impact that De’Andre Hunter has and how he can help e...

On Saturday’s edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham discusses Darius Garland’s return to action after missing the previous five games with a toe injury. Garland finished with 20 points on the night but elevated the team’s joy and potential while he was on the floor. Danny also talked about Jaylon Tyson coming back into the fold after missing five games with a concussion and what he brings to...

On Friday’s edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham discusses the impending return of Darius Garland to the lineup for the Cleveland Cavaliers after he’s missed nearly two weeks with a toe contusion. With the Cavs playing just four games over the next eight days, now could be the perfect time for Garland to blend back in. Danny also discusses the potential return of Jaylon Tyson from a concuss...

Cleveland Cavaliers falter in a 114-104 loss to the Houston Rockets as missed free throws and a disastrous first quarter overshadow a strong second-half surge. Danny Cunningham breaks down the impact of Kenny Atkinson’s new lineup strategy, spotlighting Evan Mobley’s improved aggression alongside Donovan Mitchell and the critical role of De’Andre Hunter’s scoring for the Cavs’ second unit. Discuss...

On Wednesday’s edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham (The Inside Shot), welcomes Cleveland Cavaliers starting small forward De’Andre Hunter to the podcast for an interview. The guys talk about the start of the season for the Cavs, what it was like for Hunter to be traded to Cleveland last season, and what went through his mind when he made the highlight of the year, crossing over Josh Giddey...

Cleveland Cavaliers overpower the Milwaukee Bucks as Donovan Mitchell delivers a superhuman, 37-point performance. With Giannis Antetokounmpo sidelined by injury, Mitchell dominated the game. Sam Merrill reignites his shooting touch, while Dean Wade and the supporting cast provide crucial contributions in a vital 118-106 victory. Danny Cunningham breaks down the Cavs’ growing pains, spotlighting r...

Cleveland Cavaliers brace for a high-stakes homestand as Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks, Kevin Durant’s Houston Rockets, the Indiana Pacers and the LA Clippers led by James Harden and Kawhi Leonard descend on Rocket Arena. Danny Cunningham previews each matchup, spotlighting Giannis’s relentless MVP push, Milwaukee’s defensive struggles, and the Bucks’ evolving lineup. Insightful gu...

Cleveland Cavaliers surge to 9-5 behind Donovan Mitchell’s MVP-caliber start—can they reach their championship ceiling with current challenges? Danny Cunningham (The Inside Shot, 92.3 The Fan) breaks down Mitchell’s explosive scoring and efficiency, Evan Mobley’s evolving role, and the emergence of young contributors like Jaylon Tyson and Craig Porter Jr. amidst early-season injuries. Key discussi...

Cleveland Cavaliers grind out a scrappy 108-100 win over the Memphis Grizzlies as Donovan Mitchell takes over in crunch time and Evan Mobley steps up when it matters most. Can the Cavs unlock their full potential while still learning on the fly and battling through injuries? Danny Cunningham (The Inside Shot, 92.3 The Fan) breaks down the Cavs’ sluggish offense, defensive strides, and the fourth-q...

The Cleveland Cavaliers played their worst game of the season in Thursday’s loss against the Toronto Raptors. How much did fatigue play a factor for the Cavs? Plus, why the team needs to do a better job dictating the style of play during games. The podcast also covers why Donovan Mitchell thinks these early season issues will pay off for the team down the road. Check out Danny’s Substack, The Insi...

Cleveland Cavaliers stun the Miami Heat 130-116 as Craig Porter Jr. steps up with a heroic performance amid star absences. Danny Cunningham unpacks how the Cavaliers thrived without Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, and Evan Mobley, celebrating Craig Porter Jr.’s all-around impact and Jarrett Allen’s pivotal role. The conversation spotlights contributions from young talents Tyrese Proctor, Nae'Qwa...