The 2026 Autopsy Reports: Thunder, Cavs

The 2026 Autopsy Reports: Thunder, Cavs

From The Baseline NBA Podcast by 19 Media Group

June 11, 2026 · 1h 4m

About this episode

The episode analyzes the Conference Finals exits of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Cleveland Cavaliers, exploring what went wrong and the implications for their futures.

n this edition of The Autopsy Report, The Baseline NBA Podcast examines the shocking Conference Finals exits of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Cleveland Cavaliers. After dominant regular seasons and championship aspirations, both teams fell short of reaching the NBA Finals. We break down what went wrong, from coaching decisions and roster construction to playoff adjustments, star performances, and the critical moments that altered their postseason fate. Were these simply growing pains for two contenders on the rise, or do their Conference Finals exits expose deeper issues that must be addressed this offseason? We analyze the questions, concerns, and next steps facing both franchises as they look toward the future. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-baseline-nba-podcast--3677698/support . Visit: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS and use code CLNS and get $50 in lineups. This show was sponsored in part by Raycon: Visit https://buyraycon.com/baseline for 20% off new buds! Get NBA League Pass: https://link.nba.com/LP19MG Looking to book a vacation? Our travel partner Exquiste Travel & Tours has you covered: Call 954-228-5479 or visit…

People in this episode

Host: 19 Media Group

Topics covered

  • NBA playoffs
  • team analysis
  • coaching decisions
  • roster construction
  • postseason performance
  • future outlook

Keywords

  • NBA
  • Thunder
  • Cavaliers
  • playoffs
  • coaching
  • roster
  • performance
  • postseason
  • analysis

Sponsors

Raycon, Exquiste Travel & Tours

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Oklahoma City Thunder, Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA

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