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Discussing Where Peyton Watson's Biggest Impact Can Be for the Cleveland Cavaliers with Spencer Davies

Danny Cunningham — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham is joined by Spencer Davies (Cavs Roundtable, Clutch Points) to break down what we should expect from Peyton Watson heading into his first season with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The guys begin the conversation by talking about which end of the floor Watson will make the biggest impact for the Cavs this season before talking about the ideal way for the team to use him. Danny and Spencer finish the conversation by talking about the third point guard battle.

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Training Camp Daily: Changes to the Defense and Meleek Thomas Buzz

Danny Cunningham — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:56:56 GMT

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham recaps what we learned from the Cleveland Cavaliers following the second day of training camp over in Spain. He starts the show by talking about what the Cavs might be doing defensively thanks to Peyton Watson before pivoting to the buzz surrounding Meleek Thomas and Donovan Mitchell’s latest news.

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What we can expect from Deshaun Watson against the Steelers, the battle in the trenches & can the Guards count on Jose this postseason?

Locked On Podcast Network — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:11:24 GMT

Debating How the Cleveland Cavaliers Will be Different This Season With Jackson Flickinger

Danny Cunningham — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham is joined by Jackson Flickinger of Fear the Sword to discuss how the Cleveland Cavaliers could be different this season. The guys talk about whether the offense or defense will change more, highlighting how new pieces to the roster could slightly alter the way the team plays. Next, the guys talk about what to expect for James Harden entering his 18th season in the NBA.

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CAVS SQUAD SHOW: Could Sam Merrill’s HOT Shooting SECURE Sixth Man Honors for Cleveland Cavaliers?

Locked On Podcast Network — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 03:14:03 GMT

The Cleveland Cavaliers face a burning question: Can Sam Merrill realistically contend for the NBA Sixth Man of the Year award, or will scoring types like Jaylon Tyson steal the spotlight? Tim Daniel, Danny Cunningham, Spencer German, and Chasity Melvin break down the Cavs’ bench depth, the traits voters reward, and how Coach Kenny Atkinson’s rotation decisions could shape individual award chances and the team’s offensive firepower.

Debate turns to Jarrett Allen’s undervalued impact, the evolution of Evan Mobley—who’s reportedly playing with a chip on his shoulder—and the high expectations for James Harden’s playmaking in Cleveland. Plus, the crew examines rookie Malik Thomas’s buzz, trades the Cavs might be forced to consider under cap constraints, and bold over/under predictions for All-Star nods and 40-point explosions. Are the new-look Cavs ready for a top seed—and the accolades that come with it?

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Are the Browns one of the most surprising teams in the NFL, Guardians playoff times are the worst & no fence riders!

Locked On Podcast Network — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:16:06 GMT

How a Full Training Camp With James Harden Can Help the Cleveland Cavaliers, Plus Jaylon Tyson's Growth

Danny Cunningham — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:05:28 GMT

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham breaks down how he thinks the Cleveland Cavaliers can benefit by having a full training camp with James Harden ahead of the 2026-27 NBA regular season. Danny talks about lineups that can be unlocked by having more practice time and new options for head coach Kenny Atkinson in certain spots on the floor. Next, Danny talks about the growth of Jaylon Tyson and how he has matured after his shortcomings in the playoffs last year. Finally, Danny talks about how Mario Hezonja can be used this season.

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Is Jaylon Tyson already making his presence felt after Day 1 of Cavs training camp in Spain?

cleveland.com - Advance Local — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:55:00 GMT

In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, host Ethan Sands and beat reporter Chris Fedor recap the first day of the Cavs' training camp. The discussion focuses heavily on head coach Kenny Atkinson's strategy for integrating James Harden's isolation-heavy skill set while doubling down on the team's core defensive principles. A major focus is Jaylon Tyson's development, whose maturity, adaptability, and competitive fire position him to be critical for Cleveland off the bench. Additionally, they analyze the highly fluid nature of the Cavaliers' depth chart this season, noting that the lack of established veterans at the end of the bench presents a unique "roller coaster of opportunity" for younger players fighting for rotation spots.

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Media Day Recap

Cleveland Cavaliers — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Justin and Carter discuss the Cavs 2026 Media Day. Highlighting the noteworthy comments from the team and discuss what it might mean for the upcoming season.

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Which Cavs player could become more important than expected?

cleveland.com - Advance Local — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:35:00 GMT

In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, host Ethan Sands and beat reporter Chris Fedor discuss key takeaways from the Cleveland Cavaliers' media day ahead of the upcoming season. The conversation centers on the team's off-season focus on building personal and on-court chemistry with James Harden, their collective maturity and accountability following a tough playoff sweep by the New York Knicks, and the organization's pride in forging a successful identity independent of LeBron James.

Additionally, the guys analyze training camp rotational battles — highlighting a physically transformed Mario Hezonja and incoming rookie Meleek Thomas — while emphasizing that the strategic acquisition of small forward Peyton Watson effectively saved the team's off-season and solidified their championship aspirations.

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Is Thursday the biggest regular season game in recent memories, best case for the Guardians & Mason Graham domination

Locked On Podcast Network — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:27:10 GMT

Full Show: Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:19:16 GMT

Hour 1: Ken and Lima on the Watson Coronation and Steelers Rivalry

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:19:08 GMT

Hour 2: Todd Monken for Coach of the Year? Evaluating the 2-1 Browns Start

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:19:02 GMT

Hour 3: Todd Monken Made the Call to Start Deshaun Watson, Says Zac Jackson

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:18:57 GMT

Hour 4: Ian Rapoport Roasts Ken Carman’s "Silly" NFL Quarterback Draft Rule

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:18:51 GMT

About Last Night: Protect College Sports Act & JJ McCarthy to the Giants

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:55:25 GMT

Reacting the the Cleveland Cavaliers Season-Opening Media Day

Danny Cunningham — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham reacts to what was said by Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Evan Mobley and more at the Cleveland Cavaliers Media Day on Monday. Danny begins the show by talking about the Cavs having championship expectations but handling them in the proper way. Next, he talks about certain members of the Cavs passing the eye test, including newcomer Mario Hezonja. Finally, Danny gives other updates on the team from Monday.

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Is Deshaun Watson's play sustainable, the Guardians win the AL Central & is the Browns' defense legit?

Locked On Podcast Network — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:47:02 GMT

Media Day Mailbag! What Do the Cleveland Cavaliers Need To Do To Win the Eastern Conference?

Danny Cunningham — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham breaks down what it would take to get the Cleveland Cavaliers to the NBA Finals this season. He talks about needing Peyton Watson and Evan Mobley to take steps forward, the Cavaliers to find a bit of luck and more. Next, the conversation shifts to Jaylon Tyson and whether or not he can reach his full potential this season while coming off the bench for the Cavs. Finally, Danny talks about why he doesn’t think the team will be big players in the trade market this season.

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What we learned from the Cavs’ preseason press conference: Is Cleveland betting on the right players?

cleveland.com - Advance Local — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 08:41:00 GMT

The Cavs’ preseason press conference with president of basketball operations Koby Altman and head coach Kenny Atkinson offered a revealing look at how Cleveland is thinking about its roster, its future and the expectations surrounding its core. Altman and Atkinson made their priorities clear, but some of what they said raised just as many questions as it answered.

In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, Ethan Sands, Chris Fedor and Jimmy Watkins break down the biggest takeaways, from Cleveland’s excitement about one of its newest additions to the decisions shaping the team’s long-term direction, the expectations being placed on its stars and the uncertainty that still surrounds the roster.

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Instant Reaction to Koby Altman and Kenny Atkinson's Season-Opening Press Conference

Danny Cunningham — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:15:17 GMT

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham reacts to the season–opening press conference by Kenny Atkinson and Koby Altman on Friday afternoon. Danny starts the show by talking about the most important things he heard from the Cleveland Cavaliers braintrust, including thoughts on Peyton Watson, Donovan Mitchell and the pursuit of LeBron James.

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Can Deshaun Watson have another good performance, the Guardians clinch the playoffs & final predictions for Sunday's game

Locked On Podcast Network — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:16:26 GMT

Discussing the End of the Offseason, Fair Expectations, Donovan Mitchell and More with Tyler Wojciak

Danny Cunningham, Tyler Wojciak — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham is joined by Tyler Wojciak (Locked On Irish) to talk through the end of the offseason for the Cleveland Cavaliers and what to expect entering this upcoming season. The guys begin by rehashing the LeBron James experience from earlier this summer. They continue by talking about how Peyton Watson can transform the Cavs and what to expect from Donovan Mitchell, who was named a top 10 player in the NBA by ESPN on Thursday.

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Can Deshaun Watson handle boos Sunday, the Guardians hold on to first place in the division & Tyvis Powell joins the show

Locked On Podcast Network — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:58:43 GMT