Aside from the big fish, who could the Cavs acquire in the offseason to make a difference around the margins? Hey, Chris!
From Wine and Gold Talk Podcast by cleveland.com - Advance Local
May 28, 2026 · 44 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the Cleveland Cavaliers' offseason strategies and potential trade targets while addressing coaching adjustments.
This episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast focuses on the Cleveland Cavaliers' offseason strategies, centering heavily on the rumors surrounding a potential push for Giannis Antetokounmpo. Ethan Sands, Chris Fedor and Jimmy Watkins argue that the Cavaliers should aggressively pursue the blockbuster trade despite reports that Giannis may not prefer Cleveland, citing the organization's successful gamble on Donovan Mitchell as a precedent. The discussion also covers Subtext subscriber questions regarding realistic wing and center trade targets — such as Trey Murphy, Kevin Durant, and Anthony Davis — and addresses the long-term viability of building a championship roster solely around Donovan Mitchell. Finally, the panel discusses necessary adjustments to Kenny Atkinson’s coaching staff, highlighting the potential addition of a defensive-minded assistant while cautioning against the risks of bringing in a high-profile former head coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Hosts: Ethan Sands, Chris Fedor, Jimmy Watkins
Topics covered
- Cleveland Cavaliers offseason strategies
- trade targets
- coaching adjustments
- blockbuster trades
- Donovan Mitchell's role
Keywords
- Cleveland Cavaliers
- Giannis Antetokounmpo
- Donovan Mitchell
- trade targets
- Kenny Atkinson
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Organizations: Cleveland Cavaliers, Kenny Atkinson
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