Wine and Gold Talk Podcast

Highlights: Is LeBron James the greatest player of all time? Is Donovan Mitchell a better player in the league than James right now? What will it take for Evan Mobley to become the best player on the Cavs? Is the chalk toss the universal symbol of James’ career? Should that be the statue in Cleveland, Miami, and Los Angeles? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Highlights: Should LeBron get a statue in Cleveland while he’s still playing? What should the statue be of? Has he had three Hall of Fame careers, and which was his best? Where does LeBron rank in your greatest players of all time? How similar is Isaiah Mobley’s play to his brother Evan’s? Does Isaiah do anything better than Evan currently? Is the Charge the frontrunner for the G-League title if I...

Highlights: Who on the team/front office discovered Craig Porter Jr., and should the team consider making him a permanent part of the roster? If Ricky Rubio doesn’t return, what position should the team prioritize in a trade with his salary cap space? How concerned should we be about Darius Garland’s high turnover numbers this season? Can Max Strus change or enhance the Cavs’ culture with his infe...

Highlights: Was the win over Denver a statement win for the Cavs, and how confident can the team be with the growth they’ve made in the last three games? The emergence of rookie Craig Porter Jr.: Porter’s impact on the team’s offense and composure in high-pressure situations while realistically discussing what his role will look like when injured players return. Jarrett Allen’s performance against...

Subtext subscribers express a desire for more significant incentives for teams participating in the in-season tournament, such as playoff spots or performance multipliers, Chris and Ethan agree and even add another option.  The hosts discuss Max Strus' impact on the Cavs and whether he should play all 48 minutes or not. The podcast explores whether Dean Wade or Caris LeVert should start in place o...

The key discussions in the Wine and Gold Talk Podcast regarding the NBA awards races with Cavs players as possible competitors. Highlights: MVP Race: Nikola Jokic is the front runner for the MVP award. His outstanding performance has put him in a prime position for this prestigious honor. DPOY (Defensive Player of the Year): Ethan's pick for DPOY is Anthony Davis. Chris is going with Rudy Gobert b...

Highlights: Season Opener Report Card: We analyze the Cleveland Cavaliers' performance 10 games into the season and ask the burning question - Is it too early to panic? Frustrations on Both Ends: The Cavs receive an overall F grade for their offensive and defensive performance, and we delve into the reasons behind their struggles. Bright Spots Amidst the Darkness: Donovan Mitchell, Caris LeVert, a...

Highlights:  Meet Ethan Sands, the new host; A new "Hey Chris" segment, including the Cavs' search for a forward/big, Ricky Rubio, Dean Wade, and Evan Mobley's slow start. Discussion of the impact of the recent Cavaliers vs. Warriors game, focusing on interior play and standout performances. Jonathan X. Simmons discussing the latest developments in the G-League, and Sharife Cooper's status. Explor...

The Cavaliers will play one final preseason game on Friday night in Indianapolis before beginning the 2023-2024 regular season on Wednesday night in Brooklyn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Fedor and Hayden Grove discuss how the Cavaliers have been putting their offensive plans into action as the preseason has begun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nate Duncan from the Dunc’d On Podcast and NBA Strategy Stream on League Pass joins Chris Fedor to discuss where the Cavs stand in the Eastern Conference after a flurry of offseason activity, what would be a successful season, whether Evan Mobley can make the All-Star team in his third season, if Mobley and Jarrett Allen is a viable long-term pairing and Donovan Mitchell’s much-discussed future. ...

Chris Fedor and Hayden Grove discuss their thoughts on Media Day and look into the worst-kept secret when it comes Donovan Mitchell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Fedor and Hayden Grove discuss what Damian Lillard's arrival to Milwaukee may mean for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Fedor and Hayden Grove discuss the reasons behind the return of Tristan Thompson to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Fedor and Hayden Grove take a look at Cleveland's offseason and how it will translate into a better 2023-2024 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Fedor and Hayden Grove discuss the Cavs' 2023-2024 schedule, the In-Season Tournament and Ricky Rubio's decision to step away from basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cavs forward Dean Wade joins Chris Fedor to discuss his late-season struggles, how the Kevin Love buyout impacted him and the team, his potential offseason transformation and how he views his role this coming season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Cavs forward Larry Nance Jr. joins Chris Fedor to discuss his younger brother, Pete, playing in Cleveland, whether the NBA’s in-season tournament will be successful, becoming an investor with Leeds United and whether he has any regrets about how his time with the Cavs ended. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Fedor and Hayden Grove discuss Cleveland's Summer League Championship and what it means to the franchise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ethan Skolnick of 5 Reasons Sports in Miami joined Chris Fedor and Hayden Grove to offer insight into former Miami Heat forward Max Strus, who joined the Cleveland Cavaliers this offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Fedor and Hayden Grove discuss Cleveland's additions in free agency and what they'll bring to the Cavaliers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Fedor and Hayden Grove discuss how Cleveland can get the best possible version of rookie Emoni Bates as well as what the team is looking for as free agency nears. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Fedor and Hayden Grove take a look at Cleveland's options in the 2023 NBA Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Fedor and Hayden Grove discuss Donovan Mitchell's future and what the Cavaliers would do if he ultimately wanted to be a New York Knick.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Fedor and Hayden Grove discuss just how close, or how far, the Cleveland Cavaliers are to reaching the status of the Miami Heat as the Eastern Conference Champion and wonder if Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving could join LeBron James with the Los Angeles Lakers this summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices