CLEVELAND, Ohio – Twenty years ago, Mike Brown was hired as the Cavs’ new head coach. Amend that: Brown was hired as the Cavs’ new head coach on June 2, 2005, for the first time. He came back in 2013, but that’s another story.

Larry Nance Jr. is entering his 11th season as he returns to the Cavaliers, with both he and the team hoping for a deeper playoff run in 2025-26.

The Cavs lost an electric bench scorer and a defense-first wing, but gained a reliable veteran point guard and a locker room leader during NBA free agency. Why it matters: The Cavs have one of the most expensive rosters in the league. Navigating the NBA's salary cap restrictions has become a tight-rope act for front offices.

Four teams and three knee surgeries into his career, Ball is due for a break. And we should all be pulling for him.

Cleveland Cavaliers rookie 2nd-round draft pick Tyrese Proctor expresses confidence he can complement Cavs guards Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland.

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Tristan Enaruna had a decorated career at Cleveland State, ranking top 15 in scoring, rebounding, assists, blocked shots, and field goal percentage. He went undrafted but got picked up by the Celtics and has spent the last year in the G League.

In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk Podcast, host Ethan Sands and columnist Jimmy Watkins discuss the current state of the NBA, focusing on the Cavs and their potential challengers in the Eastern Conference.

The Cavs are aiming to bounce back in 2025-26 and will be a serious threat in the Eastern Conference. They own the highest win total.

Lonzo Ball has had to deal with his share of injuries throughout his career, but now, with the Cleveland Cavaliers after being traded from the Bulls, Ball is eager to showcase his fit with the team.

In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, host Ethan Sands and columnist Jimmy Watkins discuss the Cavs’ roster dynamics, focusing on the development of players like Craig Porter Jr., Jaylon Tyson,