Locked On Cavs - Daily Podcast On The Cleveland Cavaliers

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham reacts to the Cleveland Cavaliers defeating the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night. Danny begins the show by discussing the message that the Cavs sent Atlanta, knowing that the Cavs had very little to play for and still took it to a Hawks team that was desperate for a win. Next, Danny talks about the potential postseason series that could take plac...

Cleveland Cavaliers send a clear message to the Atlanta Hawks with a commanding 122-116 victory at Rocket Arena, powered by Donovan Mitchell’s 31-point explosion and Evan Mobley’s dominance on the glass. With a playoff-level atmosphere, the Cavs showcased why they’re a force in the Eastern Conference—Mitchell earned MVP chants, while Mobley’s 22-point, 19-rebound night exposed Atlanta’s defensive...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham is joined by Anthony Lima of 92.3 The Fan to break down the latest with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The guys begin by discussing where things currently stand with the Cavs, who are sitting in fourth place in the Eastern Conference. They ask whether or not the Cavs can flip a switch and turn into a better team when the playoffs arrive shortly and wha...

Cleveland Cavaliers face a pivotal playoff moment: Can James Harden finally shatter his postseason ceiling and power the Cavs to the Eastern Conference Finals? While the team battles injury concerns, Tim Daniel, Chastity Melvin, and Danny Cunningham debate whether Harden’s playmaking, alongside Donovan Mitchell’s scoring prowess, will be enough to overcome nagging questions about perimeter defense...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham reacts to the Cleveland Cavaliers defeating the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night to clinch home court advantage in the first round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs. Danny begins the show by talking about the lack of energy the team had at the start of the game, allowing the Grizzlies to build a 17-point lead in the first half on their way to t...

Cleveland Cavaliers lock up home court advantage with their 50th win, outpacing the Memphis Grizzlies in a high-scoring showdown. Can this momentum fuel a deep postseason run for the Cavs, or will defensive lapses from beyond the arc raise concern as the playoffs approach? Tim Daniel recaps Cleveland’s offensive onslaught, spotlighting Dennis Schroder’s first double-double as a Cavalier and notabl...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham reacts to the Cleveland Cavaliers defeating the Indiana Pacers on Sunday night. Danny starts the show by breaking down the excellent play of both James Harden and Donovan Mitchell, as they combined for 66 points in Cleveland’s win. Next, Danny talks about the important play Cleveland got from role players such as Thomas Bryant in the win. Finally...

The Cleveland Cavaliers sweep the Indiana Pacers with Donovan Mitchell’s explosive 38-point night and James Harden’s fourth-quarter heroics. Can the Cavs lock up home court advantage and make a statement run in the playoffs? Tim Daniel breaks down the 117-108 victory, spotlighting key moments from role players Larry Nance Jr. and Thomas Bryant as they step up in the absence of Jared Allen and Evan...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham reacts to the Cleveland Cavaliers clinching a playoff berth on Thursday night and breaks down whether or not the team should try and purposefully avoid the Boston Celtics in the playoffs. He also breaks down which teams he thinks the Cavaliers matchup with the best.  Check out Danny’s Substack, The Inside Shot: https://theinsideshot.substack.com/...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham reacts to the Cleveland Cavaliers defeating the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night and clinching a playoff berth for the fourth consecutive season. Danny begins the show discussing the postseason berth for the Cavs and what it means before diving into what happened in the game. Next, Danny discusses the standout performances from Max Strus,...

Cleveland Cavaliers clinch a playoff berth with a gritty 118-111 win over the Golden State Warriors. Can Donovan Mitchell’s shot-making power the Cavs deeper into the postseason? Host Tim Daniel is joined by Tony Pesta of the Junkyard Pod to break down a game that featured tough defense, key turnovers, and standout contributions from Max Strus as the starting five found new chemistry.  Key discuss...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham breaks down the recent defensive woes that the Cleveland Cavaliers have dealt with. He begins the show by discussing the effort given on the defensive end of the floor by the Cavaliers, stating how it hasn’t been at a championship caliber level over the past several games. Next, Danny discusses the recent play of Donovan Mitchell, and ponders whe...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham reacts to the Cleveland Cavaliers losing to the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. He begins the show by breaking down the poor defensive effort from the Cavaliers, allowing the Lakers to take command of the game in the second and third quarters. Next, Danny talks about some of Cleveland’s poor offensive lineups, leading to little space for Jam...

Cleveland Cavaliers falter as LeBron James and Luka Doncic power the Los Angeles Lakers to a commanding 127-113 victory. Are the Cavs missing key opportunities with Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley’s limited involvement?\n\nTim Daniel dissects the Cavs’ tough night in Los Angeles, spotlighting peripheral defense woes, lopsided free throw shooting, and the impact of Luka Doncic’s explosive 42-point...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham is joined by Andy Kamenetzky of Locked On Lakers to preview the game on Tuesday night between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Lakers. The guys discuss what’s been going well for the Lakers since the last time they were in Cleveland, whether or not there’s still a chance LeBron James returns to the Cavaliers this summer and more!  Check ou...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham reacts to the Cleveland Cavaliers defeating the Utah Jazz on Monday night thanks to big performances from Evan Mobley and Donovan Mitchell. Danny begins the show by breaking down Mobley’s big night, reaching a season-high in both points and rebounds. He adds in how Mitchell performed and how James Harden has helped Mobley. Next, he talks about th...

Cleveland Cavaliers outlast Utah Jazz as Evan Mobley and Donovan Mitchell deliver dominant performances. Can Mobley’s monster double-double and Mitchell’s return to Utah spark a postseason surge? Tim Daniel breaks down the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 122-113 win, spotlighting Mobley’s 34 points, 17 rebounds, and defensive prowess in the paint. Mitchell’s 34-point night—his 66th game this season—cements h...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham breaks down which members of the Cleveland Cavaliers he thinks are under the most pressure for the team as the playoffs rapidly approach. He begins by talking about Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley needing playoff success to validate what they’ve done this season. Danny adds in Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson and James Harden as others under pressure....

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham reacts to the Cleveland Cavaliers demolishing the Miami Heat on Friday night in Jarrett Allen’s return to the floor. Danny begins the show by breaking down how much better the Cavaliers looked with Allen back, marking just the fourth time that James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and Allen have all played together. Next, Danny breaks down...

Cleveland Cavaliers crush Miami Heat behind Max Strus’ explosive return and a dominant Tower City performance. Is this the healthiest and most dangerous version of the Cavs yet? Tim Daniel recaps Cleveland’s 149-128 rout, spotlighting Max Strus’ 29 points versus his former team and the huge impact of Jarrett Allen’s comeback. Evan Mobley silences doubters, James Harden dishes out 14 assists, and t...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham reacts Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen being upgraded to questionable for Friday’s game against the Miami Heat. Allen has missed the past 10 games with a knee injury but could make his long-awaited return to the floor and provide a boost for the Cavaliers on the defensive end of the floor. Danny also discusses potential opponents for the...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham reacts to the Cleveland Cavaliers losing to the Miami Heat at home on Wednesday night. Danny begins the show by breaking down the defensive effort from the Cavaliers, which was better against Miami than the night before against Orlando, but still not at a championship level. Next, Danny discusses why there shouldn’t be any concern about the offen...

Cleveland Cavaliers collapse in the fourth quarter as Donovan Mitchell's brilliance isn't enough to overcome the Miami Heat's balanced attack. Can the Cavs bounce back after a tough 121-103 loss as the regular season winds down? Tim Daniel breaks down the Cleveland Cavaliers' struggles, highlighting Mitchell’s 28-point performance and the team’s third-quarter surge that nearly flipped the game. An...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham is joined by Wes Goldberg and David Ramil of Locked on Heat to break down the two upcoming games between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat. Check out Danny’s Substack, The Inside Shot: https://theinsideshot.substack.com/ Email the show: LOCavsmailbag@gmail.com Everydayer Club   If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Joi...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham reacts to the Cleveland Cavaliers defeating the Orlando Magic 136-131 on Tuesday night. Danny begins the show by breaking down the team’s defense, talking about how coach Kenny Atkinson wasn’t pleased with the team’s effort level on that end of the floor despite the victory. Next, Danny pivots to the offensive outburst the Cavaliers had, led by D...