Locked On Cavs - Daily Podcast On The Cleveland Cavaliers

Cleveland Cavaliers outgun the Orlando Magic 136-131 as Donovan Mitchell erupts for 42 points and leads a clutch fourth-quarter surge. Are the Cavs’ stars hitting their stride at just the right moment for a deep Eastern Conference run? Tim Daniel breaks down the Cavaliers’ electrifying offensive performance, spotlighting key contributions from James Harden and Evan Mobley, Thomas Bryant’s energizi...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham is joined by Philip Rossman-Reich of Locked On Magic to preview Tuesday’s game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Orlando Magic. The guys talk what’s been wrong with the Magic lately, as they’ve lost their last five games and how these two teams would fare against each other in a potential playoff matchup. Check out Danny’s Substack, The Inside...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham reacts to the news that Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen will not play against the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night, marking the ninth consecutive game that Allen has missed. Danny explains that while the Cavs miss Allen’s presence on the court, the thing they’re missing most is the ability to get reps with him alongside Donovan Mitchell, J...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham breaks down what the postseason rotation could look like for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Danny discusses Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson stating that he would like to cut his rotation down to nine when the postseason arrives, meaning that someone will be left out when the time comes. He lists the guys he thinks are locks to make the cu...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham reacts to the Cleveland Cavaliers coming back from down by 15 points in the fourth quarter to take down the New Orleans Pelicans. Danny begins the show breaking down the crazy comeback, which was fueled by the Cavs stringing together defensive stops and offensive brilliance by James Harden and Donovan Mitchell. Next, Danny breaks down how the Cav...

Cleveland Cavaliers storm back from a 16-point fourth quarter deficit as James Harden ignites an unforgettable 111-106 comeback win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Can Harden and Mitchell’s explosive backcourt carry the Cavs deep into the playoffs? Tim Daniel and Cade Crakus break down Harden’s second-half resurgence, Sam Merrill’s unexpected impact as a rebound machine, and Evan Mobley’s physical...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham is joined by Jake Madison of Locked On Pelicans to preview Saturday night’s game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and New Orleans Pelicans.  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. Join the...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham reacts to the Cleveland Cavaliers escaping Chicago with a win over the Bulls thanks to a vintage performance from James Harden. Danny opens the show by talking about Harden’s performance and how he and Evan Mobley are starting to find their footing as a pick-and-roll duo. Next, he talks about how the Cavs allowed the Bulls back into the game afte...

Cleveland Cavaliers edge the Chicago Bulls 115-113, fueled by James Harden’s near triple-double heroics. Can the Cavs turn narrow wins into sustained playoff momentum? Harden dominates with 36 points, 9 assists, and 7 rebounds, delivering when the team needs it most as Chicago claws back from a 29-point deficit. Evan Mobley also shines, posting 26 points and 14 rebounds, while the team grapples wi...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham proclaims that he believes that the Cleveland Cavaliers should do everything they can to move Max Strus into the starting lineup between now and the end of the season. Strus has just played two games with the team this year because of a foot injury, but has already earned the trust of the coaching staff. Next, Danny talks about the recent play of...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham reacts to the Cleveland Cavaliers taking down the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night thanks to excellent play from both James Harden and Evan Mobley. Danny begins the show by looking at the positives from the performance, citing Cleveland’s defensive play early in the game, the combination of Harden and Mobley and more. Next, he dives into what mad...

Cleveland Cavaliers overpower the Milwaukee Bucks as Evan Mobley and James Harden each post 27-point performances—are the Cavs finding their playoff groove at just the right time? Tim Daniel spotlights Mobley’s aggressive 27-point, 15-rebound night and Harden’s efficient scoring and game control, dissecting how their dominance helped Cleveland bounce back from recent struggles. Key coverage includ...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham previews the game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Milwaukee Bucks with Tony Cartagena from the Thanalysis podcast. The guys talk about what’s gone wrong for the Milwaukee Bucks this season, what could keep Giannis Antetokounmpo around this summer in Milwaukee and more.  Check out Danny’s Substack, The Inside Shot: https://theinsideshot.substa...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham reacts to the latest injury update on Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen, with the team announcing that he will miss at least the next week while dealing with knee tendonitis. Danny breaks down where the team has missed Allen the most during his absence and how they can improve defensively even when he’s not on the floor. Next, Danny breaks...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham reacts to the Cleveland Cavaliers losing at home to the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday afternoon. Danny begins the show by dissecting everything that went wrong for the Cavaliers, including a listless defensive effort. He talks about why that’s a concerning issue for the Cavs at this point in the season. Next, Danny breaks down the return of Max Stru...

Cleveland Cavaliers stumble as Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks spoil Max Strus’s electric return—has the Cavs’ defensive weakness been exposed at the worst possible time? Tim Daniel breaks down Cleveland’s shocking 130-120 letdown at home, just days after dominating the Mavericks in Dallas. Key topics include Cooper Flagg’s breakout performance, Najee Marshall’s all-around impact, and PJ Was...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham reacts to the Cleveland Cavaliers dominating the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night. Danny begins the show by breaking down the play of Evan Mobley, who had his best game of the season and showed a new level of chemistry with James Harden. The show continues with Danny breaking down the performances of Keon Ellis and Donovan Mitchell, who both lift...

Cleveland Cavaliers crush the Dallas Mavericks as Evan Mobley puts on a clinic, rekindling hope for a late-season surge. Can the Cavs’ improving offense and balanced bench rotation propel them to home-court advantage in the playoffs? Tim Daniel breaks down Cleveland’s dominant 138-105 win, spotlighting Mobley’s standout performance—29 points on elite efficiency, versatile defense, and signs of a d...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham discusses how the Cleveland Cavaliers could handle the role of second-year swingman Jaylon Tyson. Danny breaks down the splits between Tyson as a starter and Tyson coming off the bench, and why that could lead to Kenny Atkinson reconsidering his decision to have Dean Wade in the starting lineup. Next, Danny provides an update on Jarrett Allen, wh...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham answers two big questions about the Cleveland Cavaliers. He begins the show by discussing Max Strus and his potential return to the court for the Cavs, as soon as this weekend. Strus recently practiced with the Cleveland Charge, the team’s NBA G League affiliate. Next, Danny discusses whether the Cavs should fight to earn a higher seed in the Eas...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham reacts to the Cleveland Cavaliers losing to the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night. Danny begins the show by discussing what went wrong for the Cavs in their loss to the Magic, including a poor defensive performance that looked off throughout the entire evening. He discusses how the team looked a step slow from the start and allowed the Magic to fi...

The Cleveland Cavaliers fall to the Orlando Magic in a high-octane showdown—does this loss raise new questions about the Cavs’ playoff readiness? Tim Daniel recaps a thriller where Desmond Bane lit up the scoreboard, and Paolo Banchero powered Orlando to their fifth straight win, handing the Cavs a 127-122 defeat despite strong efforts from Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, and Evan Mobley. With Jar...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham is joined by Philip Rossman-Reich of Locked On Magic to preview Wednesday’s game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Orlando Magic. The Cavs have won the first two matchups of the season, but haven’t faced Orlando with their new-look roster. Orlando is a team that the Cavs could see in the first round of the NBA Playoffs and Rossman-Reich provide...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham breaks down the latest news regarding a return to the floor for Cleveland Cavaliers swingman Max Strus. A report from The Athletic on Tuesday said that Strus could return to the floor within the next week. Danny discusses when he thinks a return to the floor for Strus could make the most sense and why having him back on the floor sooner than late...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham reacts to the Cleveland Cavaliers taking down the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night. Danny begins the show by stating that this was a professional type of effort from the Cavs against an undermanned Sixers team, taking care of business in a spot where they have previously struggled. Next, Danny breaks down the performance of James Harden, who do...