Ethan Sands

The Cavs got their much-needed wing piece, but the reality of the team’s necessity heading into the 2026-27 season still doesn’t make losing Max Strus easy.

Drawing from a Subtext subscriber's question, fan poll results and firsthand perspective covering the organization, Ethan Sands explores the expectations surrounding Donovan Mitchell, the Cavs' championship aspirations and how history may ultimately judge this era of basketball in Cleveland.

The Cavs officially introduced second-round pick Meleek Thomas on Wednesday. Here's what stood out from his first press conference, why Cleveland believes there's more to uncover and where his development begins.

The Cavs needed frontcourt depth, yet they used the No. 34 pick on another undersized guard. So why was Meleek Thomas the right choice?

The Cavs are exploring every avenue to improve after falling short of the NBA Finals, but Koby Altman still believes Cleveland’s biggest leap could come from within — as the president of basketball operations identified three players the Cavs believe are critical to the franchise’s future.

Two successful regular seasons mean nothing when the Cavs get swept at home in the conference finals, and now the same franchise that has fired coaches for less humiliation faces a decision about its future.

After dropping to the brink of elimination, Cleveland’s Sunday film session centered on one theme.

The Cavs sharpshooter delivered one of the best playoff performances of his career while battling through injuries, illness and Detroit’s physicality.

The Cavs enter Game 7 needing a full 48-minute response built on discipline, pace, rebounding and a return to the offensive structure that carried them earlier in the series.

Cleveland’s first-round struggle with Toronto revealed the value of adversity. The seven-game grind forced players to find their voices and build the mental toughness that could define their postseason run.