Locked On Cavs - Daily Podcast On The Cleveland Cavaliers

Cleveland Cavaliers take care of business against the shorthanded Philadelphia 76ers, cruising to a 115-101 victory. Could this momentum be the spark the Cavs need as the playoffs approach? Donovan Mitchell and James Harden deliver standout performances, while Dean Wade’s first double-double and Keon Ellis’ breakout bench scoring give Cleveland’s lineup a fresh jolt. With playoff positioning tight...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham reacts to the Cleveland Cavaliers losing to the Boston Celtics on Sunday afternoon. Danny begins the show by breaking down the Cavs having a poor offensive process throughout the first half of this game, leading to an abysmal shooting performance from beyond the arc. Next, Danny discusses why the Boston Celtics present such a difficult matchup fo...

Cleveland Cavaliers’ playoff flaws are exposed as the Boston Celtics seize a 109-98 win. Can the Cavs rebound quickly with the postseason looming? Tim Daniel spotlights Cleveland’s disastrous second quarter, the puzzling choice to start Sam Merrill over Jaylon Tyson, and the crucial absence of Jarrett Allen. Despite Donovan Mitchell’s standout performance and Evan Mobley’s interior presence, the C...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham is joined by Spencer Davies of ClutchPoints to discuss the impact that James Harden has had on the Cleveland Cavaliers in the month that he’s been in Cleveland. The guys start by talking about Harden changed the identity of the team and brought a calmness to the team in certain situations. The guys break down how Harden’s offensive ability has el...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham breaks down the recent play of Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star big man Evan Mobley. Cunningham highlights how strong Mobley has been on the offensive end of the floor since the NBA All-Star break and compares it to his All-NBA season last year. Next, Danny speaks on the ability the Cavs have to rise up the NBA standings, given their weak schedule th...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham breaks down the latest regarding injured wing Max Strus and his journey back to the floor for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Danny shares the latest update from both the team and head coach Kenny Atkinson regarding Strus’ rehab process from his broken foot and why the latest update is a positive one. Next, Danny answers what he thinks Jaylon Tyson need...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham reacts to the Cleveland Cavaliers victory over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night. Danny begins the show by discussing how the Cavaliers made a statement by beating the Pistons despite not having Donovan Mitchell available. He breaks down how Jaylon Tyson was the key to what Cleveland did, making life difficult for Cade Cunningham. Next, Danny...

Cleveland Cavaliers edge out the Detroit Pistons in a nail-biter, as Jaylon Tyson delivers a standout performance and Keon Ellis wreaks havoc on defense. Can this gritty team effort propel the Cavs into the playoff spotlight? Tim Daniel and guest Kevin Lynch break down the Cavs’ 113-109 win, spotlighting Tyson’s 22-point showing and Ellis’ relentless perimeter defense against Cade Cunningham. The...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham is joined by Ku Khahil of Locked on Pistons to preview Tuesday night’s game between the Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers. The guys begin the show by discussing what they take away from the matchup between these two teams on Friday, in which Detroit beat an undermanned Cavs team in overtime. Later, they discuss where the Cavs might have an...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham breaks down the latest on Donovan Mitchell’s groin injury after he was ruled out for the team’s game against the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night. Danny talks about why he thinks prioritizing rest for Mitchell is wise for the Cavs. Next, Danny discusses why he thinks the Cleveland Cavaliers are the team to beat in the Eastern Conference, no matte...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham debuts a new version of the podcast, titled Two BIG Questions! On this show he breaks down why he thinks Keon Ellis will be one of the X-Factors for Cleveland when the postseason arrives and what has helped Evan Mobley to get back on track in terms of being more aggressive offensively.  Check out Danny’s Substack, The Inside Shot: https://theinsi...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham reacts to the Cleveland Cavaliers defeating the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday afternoon. Danny opens the show by discussing the game that James Harden had in his return from a right thumb fracture. Danny focuses on the leadership that Harden showcased by playing through the game and also by urging the team to find a higher level of focus at halftime. N...

The Cleveland Cavaliers edged the Brooklyn Nets 112–108 on Sunday afternoon at Barclays Center in a game that was tighter than many anticipated. James Harden made his return after missing the previous two games and delivered a near triple-double to help steady the Cavs down the stretch. Cleveland’s frontcourt also came up big, as Evan Mobley recorded a double-double while Jarrett Allen continued h...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham reacts to the Cleveland Cavaliers losing to the Detroit Pistons on Friday night on the road. Danny begins the show by criticizing the Cavs the their inability to close out the game thanks to bad turnovers and missed free throws in the final minutes of regulation. Next, Danny explains that despite this, the Cavs being in this situation without sev...

The Cleveland Cavaliers fell 122–119 in overtime to the Detroit Pistons in a heartbreaking loss that slipped away in the final seconds of regulation. Playing without James Harden and Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland appeared to have the game sealed before Jaylon Tyson committed a costly foul with four seconds left, sending Detroit to the line for three free throws to force overtime. Evan Mobley and Jar...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham is joined by Ku Khahil of Locked On Pistons to preview Friday’s game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons. The guys chat how the Pistons could choose to defend the Cavs, what could cause Detroit to have a shorter than expected postseason run and more.  Check out Danny’s Substack, The Inside Shot: https://theinsideshot.substack.com/...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham reacts to the latest injury updates for the Cleveland Cavaliers. He begins the show by discussing Donovan Mitchell’s groin injury that will keep him out of Friday’s game against the Detroit Pistons. Next, he discusses the injuries to James Harden, Dennis Schroder, Dean Wade and Keon Ellis. Finally, Danny breaks down which players must step up wit...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham reacts to the Cleveland Cavaliers losing to the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night. Danny opens up the show discussing how impressed he was with the effort from the Cavaliers, despite being without star players Donovan Mitchell, James Harden and Evan Mobley. Danny then breaks down the play of Dennis Schroder, Jarrett Allen, Keon Ellis and Jaylon...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham is joined by Camille Davis of Locked On Bucks to preview Wednesday night’s game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Milwaukee Bucks. The duo opens the show talking about the recent play of the Bucks, who have been finding ways to win without superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo. Then the conversation shifts to the new-look Cavs, who have playe...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham reacts to the Cleveland Cavaliers statement victory over the New York Knicks on Tuesday night. He begins the show by praising the defensive effort the team put forth, limiting New York’s high-powered offense and slowing down All-Star point guard Jalen Brunson. He talks about how the offense looked like a work in progress, but still good enough. N...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham is joined by Gavin Schall from Locked On Knicks to preview Tuesday night’s game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks. The guys break down how the two teams matchup against each other, including with James Harden now in the fold for Cleveland. The guys also discuss who might defend Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns for the Cavali...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham breaks down some of the growing pains that the Cleveland Cavaliers have been going through while incorporating new players to the team. He begins the show by talking about how there was visible progress with the team offensively in the loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Next, Danny discusses the play of Evan Mobley and why it’s unfair to be...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham reacts to the Cleveland Cavaliers losing to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday afternoon. Danny breaks down why the Cavs struggled early on, thanks to turnovers early in the game and allowing Oklahoma City to make too many 3-pointers. Danny also discusses why the Cavs needed more from their star players in this game, including Evan Mobley, Donov...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham reacts to the Cleveland Cavaliers earning their seventh straight win by defeating the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night. Danny begins the show by talking about how Donovan Mitchell closed the game out with a masterful fourth quarter, lifting the Cavaliers to a win. He then discusses how impactful bench players Keon Ellis, Dennis Schroder and Jayl...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham is joined by Doug Branson of Locked On Hornets to preview the showdown between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Charlotte Hornets on Friday night. The Cavs enter the game on a six-game winning streak and have been one of the NBA’s best teams as of late. The Hornets have won eight of their last 10 games and this game could potentially be a preview of a...