Locked On Cavs - Daily Podcast On The Cleveland Cavaliers

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham is joined by NBA Draft Expert Nathan Grubel to dissect various prospects that the Cleveland Cavaliers could take a flier on late in the draft or on the free agent market. The guys also talk about what Grubel thought of recent draft picks by the Cavaliers, including Jaylon Tyson and Tyrese Proctor.  Image Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images Check o...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham is joined by NBA Draft Expert Nathan Grubel to dissect top prospects like Dailyn Swain, Koa Peat, Meleek Thomas, and Henri Veesaar, breaking down their potential fit with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The guys also talk about upside, and how the scarcity of quality wings might reshape first-round value. Image Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images https:...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham breaks down how the Cleveland Cavaliers can learn from the postseason run the New York Knicks have made and turn it into hope for their future. Danny begins the show by wondering whether or not the Cavs can get to New York’s level through internal development and if the team is capable of playing a style of basketball similar to New York’s. Next,...

Cleveland Cavaliers fans are buzzing as Jrue Holiday and Jaylen Brown emerge as potential fits for the Cavs’ evolving roster. Could Holiday’s championship experience and two-way prowess be the missing piece alongside Donovan Mitchell and James Harden? Meanwhile, Jaylen Brown’s future is clouded by trade rumors—would his dynamic skillset mesh with Cleveland’s core, and at what cost? Tim Daniel, Dan...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham breaks down which members of the Cleveland Cavaliers he thinks could potentially be traded this summer as the team looks to try and improve its standing in the Eastern Conference. Danny begins the show by talking about the players that he thinks are unlikely before moving onto the players that he thinks will be potentially on the move. Image Cred...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham discusses important roster decisions the Cleveland Cavaliers have to make this upcoming summer. He begins the show by talking about the Cavs needing to choose between Dean Wade and Keon Ellis when free agency arrives next month. Next, Danny breaks down the center rotation for the Cavs and how difficult it is to find a third big. Finally, he talks...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham is joined by Spencer Davies of Clutchpoints to discuss what an ideal offseason would look like for the Cleveland Cavaliers this summer. The guys speak about the ways that Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley can grow, whether or not all four core guys should be expected back and which bench players might return and which might not.  Image Credit: Dav...

Cleveland Cavaliers face tough offseason questions as Dean Wade’s potential departure looms and the front office weighs high-stakes draft and trade possibilities. Tim Daniel, Danny Cunningham, and Spencer German break down how the Cavs’ lack of wing depth could impact the team’s roster flexibility and playoff ambitions, spotlighting the roles of Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley for both Cleveland...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham answers listener questions including whether or not the Cleveland Cavaliers need to pick between Evan Mobley and Donovan Mitchell this summer in order to optimize the future of the franchise. Danny also discusses potential blockbuster moves for both Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron James and which players need to step up next season for the Cavs....

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham answers listener questions including whether or not the Cavs should regret any of the transactions they’ve made in the past 12 months, including the trade that saw them send Darius Garland for James Harden in February. Next, Danny talks about Harden’s role with the Cavs and how his next contract could be something that helps the team financially....

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham breaks down the potential for the Cleveland Cavaliers to add LeBron James to the roster once again this summer as his free agency looms and the Cavs make sense as a potential destination. Danny begins the show by talking about all of the ways that LeBron fits the roster for the Cavs and could end up in Cleveland. Later, he talks about if the Cavs...

Cleveland Sports faces a new era as Myles Garrett departs, but is Donovan Mitchell ready to become the true face of Cleveland sports? Hosts Tim Daniel, Danny Cunningham, Chasity Melvin, and Spencer German weigh Mitchell's rising status against longstanding Cleveland favorite Jose Ramirez, debating who truly owns the city's heart. The panel breaks down the impact of Miles Garrett’s exit, challenges...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham discusses the Oklahoma City Thunder reportedly having interest in Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star big man Evan Mobley should he be available via trade this summer. Danny talks about why the Thunder would have interest in Mobley and what it should take for the Cavs to deal him. Next, Danny dives into why trading Mobley for Giannis Antetokounmpo isn’t...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham reacts to Cleveland Cavaliers president of basketball operations Koby Altman giving his end-of-season state of the Cavs address on Friday afternoon. Danny begins the show by talking about Altman’s comments on Donovan Mitchell and why he thinks those words point to Mitchell being in Cleveland for the long term. Next, Danny talks about Evan Mobley...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham previews the upcoming press conference of Cleveland Cavaliers president of basketball operations Koby Altman. Danny begins the show by talking about what questions need to be asked of Altman and how he could answer them, including whether this season was a successful one, what needs to be done this summer to turn this group into a championship co...

Cleveland Cavaliers face a franchise-defining decision: Is LeBron James or Giannis Antetokounmpo the ultimate fit for a championship push? Tim Daniel, Danny Cunningham, and Chasity Melvin tackle the blockbuster rumors, dissecting how each superstar could reshape the Cavs’ future and whether Evan Mobley or Jarrett Allen should be trade centerpieces. Are the Cavs ready to risk it all for Giannis, or...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham reacts to the news that the Cleveland Cavaliers will be retaining head coach Kenny Atkinson for a third season after rumors swirled that his job could be on the line at times during the playoffs. Danny begins the show detailing why the Cavs made this decision before pivoting to what this decision could mean, including significant roster turnover...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham reacts to seeing the Cleveland Cavaliers have their season ended by the New York Knicks on Tuesday night in the Eastern Conference Finals. Danny begins the show discussing what made this season a complicated one to judge, given the fact that the Cavs came up short of their ultimate goal, but never really had things go their way. Next, he talks ab...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham gives his instant reaction to the Cleveland Cavaliers being swept out of the playoffs by the New York Knicks on Monday night. Danny begins the show discussing why the Cavs lost the series to the Knicks and how their issues closing out games cost them throughout the postseason ultimately came back to bite them.  Check out Danny’s Substack, The Ins...

The Cleveland Cavaliers crash out of the NBA Playoffs in blowout fashion as the New York Knicks dominate at Rocket Arena. Can the Cavs regroup after a humiliating finish and questions swirling around Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, and the effectiveness of their analytics-driven strategy? Tim Daniel and Chasity Melvin dissect Cleveland’s failed lineup adjustments, lackluster transition defense, an...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham reacts the comments from Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson that made the rounds on Sunday despite the Cavs trailing the New York Knicks 3-0 in the Eastern Conference Finals. Next, Danny breaks down Donovan Mitchell’s All-NBA honor that was announced Sunday night and finally gives one key to Monday’s Game 4.  Check out Danny’s Substack...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham reacts to the Cleveland Cavaliers losing Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals to the New York Knicks in embarrassing fashion. Danny begins the show by complimenting all the things that the Knicks have done well in this series, outplaying the Cavs in nearly every facet of the game. He also mentions that the Cavs lost this series in part because...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham gives his instant reaction to the Cleveland Cavaliers losing to the New York Knicks in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Danny begins the show by talking about how the Cavs have no one to blame but themselves. He mentions that the Cavs are trailing this series against the Knicks because of how good New York has been and because the Cavs ha...

The Cleveland Cavaliers run out of gas as the New York Knicks seize control of the Eastern Conference Finals. Perimeter shooting woes and visible exhaustion defined a night where Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, and Evan Mobley couldn’t overcome a relentless Knicks squad led by Mikal Bridges and stellar role players off the bench. Despite Mobley’s efficient scoring and moments of hope from the Cavs...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham reacts to the Cleveland Cavaliers losing in Game 2 to the New York Knicks. Danny begins the show by talking about Cleveland’s process compared to its results. He disagrees with the notion that the process was excellent, due to the lack of involvement from Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley in the second half. Next, Danny talks about Cleveland’s defens...