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Cavs: the Podcast317: Go *avsEpisode 317 found us on the first night of free agency (you know, BEFORE the Shamsbombs about Lillard's buyout and Myles Turner becoming Buck). To start it off, Late bemoaned the Cavs' decision to keep Sam Merrill over Ty Jerome (or both), a decision that was originally about money, that became less so when we figured out that Merrill got four 4/38 years instead of Jerome's 3/28. The Cavs' decision to sign Isaac Okoro to a multi-year deal last year ended up backfiring as it made the luxury tax payments very difficult when it came to keeping both. Chris talked me off...2025-07-011h 36Cavs: the Podcast316: Amateur HourHope you all had a happy Father's Day, Cavalier fans. With the NBA finals in full swing, last week, Nate, Eli, and Chris Francis constructed an impromptu podcast booth in an abandoned culvert underneath I-80, and exorcised the demons of the Cavs' 2025 playoff exit. Full warning, this one might have the worst audio engineering in the history of CtB, and it's almost a week old now. I've been burning it at both ends at work and this was the soonest I could post. So it's Amateur Hour from us as we flexed our dormant podcast muscles. To k...2025-06-161h 27Cavs: the Podcast314: Bored with SuccessLet's face it. The Cleveland Cavaliers were due for a stinker. After flirting with losses to the likes of Portland, Charlotte, and Brookly, the Cavs finally dropped one to the Magic. Donovan Mitchell had a bad game with too much hero ball, Okoro had an horrible eight minutes, Sam Merrill couldn't shoot, Ty Jerome effed around and found out, and no one seemed to want to feed Jarrett Allen in a loss to to the Magic that halted the Cavs' win streak at 16. Elijah Kim and Nate Smith manned the podcast booth to break it down, and lament over t...2025-03-1859 minCavs: the Podcast313: Possessions in the AggregateThe title of this podcast comes from the way the Cavs have been winning lately: the possession game. In their 12 game win streak, the Cavs have outrebounded their opponents in every game, and won the turnover battle in most of them. Rather than having one or two great rebounders (though Jarrett Allen is very good), with the addition of De'Andre Hunter, the Cavs have become a team that recreates great rebounding in the aggregate across all their lineups.Cleveland found a way to win the possession battle and the game again Wednesday night when they notched perhaps...2025-03-061h 40Cavs: the Podcast311: Slop Slingin' TrebuchetTough loss, Cavs fans. Cleveland overcame a 20 point first quarter deficit to cut the Boston lead to four about halfway through the fourth quarter, and then after a miraculous four point play by Darius Garland to cut the diff to five, Spida Mitchell pounced on a steal and roared up the court. With a wide open Garland waiting on the right side of the arc, Mitchell went the other way, the Cavs turned it over, and that was the ballgame. Still, a valiant effort by Darius, Donovan, and Jarrett Allen was waged, but alas Cleveland couldn't overcome turnovers, nervous...2025-02-051h 08Cavs: the Podcast310: J.B. vs GeorgesJ.B. Bickerstaff returned to the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse Monday night to take on Georges Niang and the Cleveland Cavaliers who were coming of a three game losing streak. After the wine and gold broke their losing streak,, Cavs the Braintrust joined their hive mind to podcast about the Cavs recent woes, what they need to do to get back on track, how thankful we all still are that Bickerstaff's gone, and to look at NBA's upcoming slop season. Many intriguing questions were posed: is the Cavs' January defensive swoon just due to injuries and variation, or something to...2025-01-281h 30Cavs: the Podcast308: Everybody EatsHope you're hungry for more podcast, because Nate Smith, Chris Francis, and Elijah Kim give you an awful lot to chew on in this one. The CtB crew slid into the podcast buffet line to celebrate the Cavs' 13 game winning streak and their assault on the NBA history books. A big topic: the selflessness of this team and how the teams' stars have sacrificed minutes and stats to create an environment where everybody eats. Shorter stints, more aggressive play, and a deeper rotation have come at the expense of Donovan Mitchell's and Jarrett Allen's raw numbers, but have result...2024-11-151h 31Cavs: the Podcast306: Kenny and Kel'ElThe Cavs' coaching search saga is over! Exactly one month after the wine and gold fired J.B. Bickerstaff. In his place: Kenny Atkinson, who was primarily hired over James Borrego so that Cleveland wouldn't have a second coach with the same initials. The 57 year old Atkinson brings four seasons of head coaching experience in Brooklyn from 2016-2020, resigning the year that Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving came to town. He has been an assistant coach to Steve Kerr in Golden State for the last three seasons, and won a championship ring with them in 2022. The season before that...2024-06-251h 18Cavs: the Podcast305: Slop SeasonWhelp. It's time to put a coda on the 2024 Cavalier post-season, and all in all, your favorite Cavs: the Blog bloggers were at peace with it. Without Donovan Mitchell, Jarrett Allen, and Caris LeVert, the Cavs dropped games 3, 4, and 5 to the Celtics, but I think all of us here at Cavs: the Blog felt proud of the way the Cavs fought to the end and never gave up in their final series of the season. To take stock of it all, Chris Francis, Elijah Kim, and Nate Smith booked some time in the CtB podcast studios and b...2024-05-171h 39Cavs: the Podcast303: Do the CollapseForgive me as I channel one of Ohio's greatest bands: the venerable Guided By Voices, to name this podcast. 1999's Do the Collapse was likely the Band's most commercially appealing album, which for many of their critics and fans, made it not their best, as Rick Ocasek's "glossy production was a departure from the band's lo fi roots. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Cavaliers, some of whom weren't even alive when GBV frontman Bob Pollard released those songs, are facing their own identity crisis.After taking a commanding 2-0 series, lead, the Cavs have collapsed the past two games...2024-04-291h 10Cavs: the Podcast302: Pod Juries and InjuriesTo recap a tumultuous couple weeks in Cavsdom, Nate Smith, Chris Francis, and Elijah Kim donned their best jurists suits and shuffled into the podcast booth. First up? Breaking down the Cavs worst loss of the season, a 121-84 debacle Sunday against the Miami Heat. Then the guys adjudicated the 115-92 get-right victory against the Charlotte Hornets, Monday night. Has the Cavs' season all come down to injuries? Is the Cavs' perpetual injury misfortune worthy of an inquest? Can this coach get this team out of the first round of the playoffs? Will that b...2024-03-261h 16Cavs: the Podcast301: Out of HibernationChris Francis and Elijah Kim traversed to the CtB Podcast resort studios to touch base after a long winter slumber that saw the Cavs wrap up their best stretch of basketball in the post-LeBron era. The Cavs finally get out of their post-All-Star Break slump to collect an ugly win against the Washington Wizards 114-105, which saw the Cavs come thru in the clutch after a stinky first half. The Korean Brotherhood quick caps the Wizards game, and touch on the Cavs' trade deadline, and the NBA landscape post-ASB in a tight one hour episode. Last but not least...2024-02-2653 minCavs: the Podcast300: Sam, I AmOur 300th Cavs: the Podcast episode celebrates the exploits of unexpected star of the last two Cavs games, Sam Merrill, who has posted 48 points across the last two games on blistering 13-24 shooting from deep. Wednesday's game against the Jazz proved that Monday's was no fluke, as the Cavs' bench mob swarmed the Jazz, led by Caris LeVert and Sam Merrill combining for 48 points.To celebrate, Chris Francis and Elijah Kim took over the podcast studio for a technically deficient Nate Smith, and gushed about the Cavs win. Merrill's blistering shooting, the Cavs' sudden proclivity for the...2023-12-2157 minCavs: the Podcast298: Turning the CornersWhat a difference a week makes. After a moribund loss to the Kings last Sunday, the Cavs bounced back in a big way, winning three straight. To be fair, two of those wins were against two of the worst teams in the Association: Portland and Detroit, but it all becomes moot when you win against the defending Champions without killing the poor soul doing the Man vs. Nuggets challenge.Cleveland delivered a convincing victory against Denver Sunday, and most importantly, Jarrett Allen looked healthy and explosive again. JA outplayed Jokic with a 15-5-5 night, and sent...2023-11-201h 07Cavs: the Podcast297: Rolling Donuts, Launching RocksAfter a listless performance against the Knicks in Cleveland on Tuesday, the Cavs went into MSG with a bit of a cloud hanging over their heads Wednesday. What ensued was some of the ugliest basketball since the late 90s, and one of the most anachronistic games you'll see all year. The Cavs and Knicks traded rocks all night, with both teams struggling to score and the game coming down to rebounds, loose balls, and defense.Fortunately, the wine and gold won enough of those battles to win the game, and come away with an improbable victory despite...2023-11-031h 31Cavs: the Podcast293: Kimchi and PestoChris Francis and Nate Smith hop back in the podcast booth to cover some much needed business for the Cavs. First up? Breaking down Darius Garland's recent interview with Chris Fedor. Then we embarked on yet another review of free agency. Are the Cavs done? Or are they holding out a roster spot or two for an end of the summer free agent? Nate and Chris pitched the guys they'd like to see, and then they delve into a little Cavalier trade slop centered around Jarrett Allen.Next up, a long overdue Summer League wrap-up. Chris and...2023-08-021h 51
Cavs: the Podcast289: Lookin New York City, Feelin Northeast OhioChris, Eli, and I cracked the seal on the podcast booth - dusty from almost two months of disuse - and talked Cavs and the Association till we were loooong in the tooth. First we reviewed our (very prescient) pre-season predictions about the Cavs' win/loss record, then took our victory laps about things we were right about and things that surprised us. Next up, we reviewed the last two Cavs' games which were meaningless in terms of standings, but might inform some rotations and tactics in the playoffs. Forgive us for stealing from Soundgarden, but instead o...2023-04-112h 09Cavs: the Podcast287: When Gravity Fails & Negativity Don't Pull You ThroughChanneling a little Bob Dylan with this one. The Cavs' ability to manipulate gravitational parabolas led to a game that was way too close at the end, and we all know that managing close games is not John Blair Bickerstaff's specialty. There was a lot of teeth gnashing post-game about the Cavs' inability to close yet again, when they were lost in the rain in Juarez, when it's Easter time too: two brutal turnovers and a trio of Heat offensive rebounds lowlighted the last 150 seconds of the fourth. Nate, Chris, and Eli slogged into the podcast booth to...2023-02-012h 11Cavs: the Podcast281: Reputational GravityChris Francis and Nate Smith jumped into the podcast booth, and then subbed in Elijah Kiim in the second quarter. Eli quickly coined the subtitle of this pod: "Reputational Gravity." The Cavs have a lot of it right now, getting respect from around the lead as they are now top three in net rating. The term also applies to the respect Cavs' shooters get (or don't get) even when they're not hitting their shots, which opens up the floor for the rest of the team. The trio break down this topic and so much more as they recap the...2022-11-041h 37Cavs: the Podcast276: Spidaman Takes Over Tower CityNate Smith, Eli Kim, and Chris Francis take an early Labor Day vacation to the Cavs: the Podcast resort studios to hash out the big news of the week, Donovan Mitchell is a Cavalier. CtB has you covered with every angle of the trade. Chris pushes his Donovan pills on Nate and Eli. Eli walks his dog mid-podcast. Nate regales the listeners with stories from Trivia Night. This one is a must-listen...Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2022-09-021h 34
Cavs: the Podcast273: Running Up That HillWelcome to 1985. Nate Smith, Eli Kim, and Chris Francis have gathered again at the Cavs: The Podcast resort studios to serve the people another helping of offseason hooper content for the basketball-starved fans of Cavsland. The trio discuss the 2022 NBA Finals, John Hollinger's free agency guide regarding Collin Sexton, the NBA Draft now only a mere eight days away. The Cavs are "Running up that Hill" to build their roster, and the draft, trade, and free agency talk flies fast and furious.
Then the gents talk Top Gun: Maverick, Stranger Things Season 4, Eli's squeaky dishwasher and the...2022-06-151h 47
Cavs: the Podcast272: Celebrating SeniorsCavs: the Podcast turns back the clock with Nate Smith, Tom Pestak, Elijah Kim, and Chris Francis to talk the latest in Cavs' rumors, draft musings, and a return of CtB's classic podcast bit "Lawn Mower Chat" featuring a homeowner's horror story 20 years in the making.
First order of business was an extensive look at cleveland.com's Chris Fedor's chat with Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype to react to all the rumors swirling around about potential offseason moves for the Cavs, including a bunch of would-be senior citizens. Fedor drops a ton of names and CtB has...2022-05-272h 06
Cavs: the Podcast271: Fortnite, NBA Playoff EditionNate Smith and the Chrises Mr. Lyden and Mr. Francis hopped into the Cavs: the Podcast studio resort to take the temperature of the NBA playoffs so far, the impending draft lottery, and the latest in Cavsworld.
On the foremost of Mr. Francis' mind was the upcoming draft and how the Cavs' might approach it. Secondly, the trio dives into the Conference semis, with particular attention from Mr. Smith to the spectacular collapse of the Phoenix Suns and the cooler talk aftermath. The guys riff on the very contemporary subject of video games, which are ubiquitous in...2022-05-171h 41
Cavs: the PodcastGroup Chat+Save the SchoolEditor's Note: this Episode of Cavs: the Podcast is sponsored by Precious Ones Ministries, and our fundraising drive to "Save the School." It's simple. It's direct. See the details below, and give what you can. We're presenting this pod commercial free save our ask that you help us with this effort.
One of the features of 21st century communications is the so called "group chat." It enables people, regardless of their location, to instantly communicate with each other in a social way. In this episode of Cavs: the Podcast, Nate Smith, Eli Kim, and Chris Francis have...2022-04-272h 10
Cavs: the Podcast268: The Longest MarchEmerging from their winter hibernation, Nate Smith, Elijah Kim, Chris Francis, and Chris Lyden took a spring break trip to the Cavs: the Podcast resort studios to catch up on all the craziness of the Cavs' season post-All Star Break. In true CtB fashion, they push this episode as best as they could to the two hour mark. So don't worry, if it has anything to do with the Cavs, the quartet has got you covered.
They break down the latest Cavs games against the Magic and Bulls, break down where things have gone wrong and right...2022-03-302h 01
Cavs: the Podcast267: Cavalanche!To celebrate Sunday's win over the Pacers and the newly acquired LeVert, the CtB faithful squeezed into the podcast studios. Nate Smith, Elijah Kim, Tom Pestak, and Chris Francis kicked it off by holding a (Kevin) Love fest for what we'd all just witnessed. After breaking down the game and the Cavalanche, the guys got into the LeVert trade and broke down how he helped the Cavs, how he fits their timeline, and what other moves the Cavs might have considered or what they may be considering still.
The CtB brain trust tried to nail down the...2022-02-071h 48
Cavs: the Podcast265: Good VibrationsNate Smith and the two Chrises (Mr. Lyden and Mr. Francis) hop into the CtB podcast studio resort to bask in the glory of the Cavs' statement win against the Milwaukee Bucks, 115-99. The win puts the Cavs in 3rd place of the Eastern Conference and in the hunt for the first seed. The Cavs dominated the game even though they were easily the more shorthanded team and the Bucks came out like gangbusters in a fantastic first quarter performance. But NBA Champion Kevin Love and Cedi "the Jedi" Osman stepped up for the team and delivered MVP performances...2022-01-271h 43
Cavs: the Podcast264: See You at the CrossroadsAfter the valiant effort the Cavs put forth in Chicago, losing to the Chicago Bulls 117-104 in a game that was more more hotly contested than the score suggests, Nate Smith and Chris Squared (Mr. Lyden and Mr. Francis) hopped into the CtB Podcast resort studios to take the temperature of Cavsland after a wildly successful road trip and signature win Monday against the Brooklyn Nets. The CtB trio break down the Chicago game, Brooklyn game, trade rumors, and hand out some Cavs' prognostications.
The theme (shoutout to legendary local rap group, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony) that emerged from...2022-01-201h 51
Cavs: the Podcast263: Trade ExpressTonight, a long winter's night in the dead of January, Nate Smith, the official train conductor of Cavs: the Blog, rounds up two of his best train engineers Elijah Kim and Chris Francis, both of whom with vast experience on the Trade Express, to take stock of three major stories in CavsLand: 1. the Midseason report card, 2. the extension of Koby Altman, and 3. the Chris Fedor tweet on possible trade targets.
The trio lists their Favorite Things about the first half of the season. They dream a little dream about the improvements they're looking forward to for the...2022-01-121h 57
Cavs: the Podcast260: Move Over ShaqaliersTonight, Nate Smith and the Chrisses (Mr. Lyden and Mr. Francis) hop into the CtB podcast studio resort to celebrate the Cavs' jackpot win over the hapless Miami Heat, 111-85. It's been a dozen years since the Cavs have won in South Beach... Since Shaq, Boobie, LeBron (1.0), Z, and Delonte West were Cavaliers (Check it out the classic recap in CtB wayback machine). So, what changed tonight (aside from Butler and Bam being out of commission)? The Koby Altman assembled team is firing on all cylinders and rounding into form... The Cavs had six guys in double figures, led...2021-12-021h 48
Cavs: the Podcast259: The Quarter PoleLast night, Nate Smith, Elijah Kim, and Chris Francis entered the CtB podcast studio resort to take the the temperature of Cavs” fandom at the quarter pole of the 2021-22 NBA season.
Obviously, the big news recently for the Cavs is the recent four game losing streak and the loss of Collin Sexton for the year to the knee injury. The trio breaks down both and takes a wider view of the season as a whole.
The other hot topic in Cavs-land is Isaac Okoro and his early season struggles along with his sudden role ch...2021-11-241h 28
Cavs: the Podcast258: Rick RolledWe've known each other for so long: old school CtBer, and first time podcaster Chris Lyden (Aka @Leavelander!) joins Chris Francis and Nate Smith in the podcast studio. Until this season, our hearts have been achin' (for some great Cavs basketball), but we're too shy to say it. But we all know what's been going on with the Cavs’ beatdown of the Knicks 126-109. The trio tells you how're they're feelin' about newest Cavaliers from this off-season, Ricky Rubio and rookie phenom Evan Mobley, who both had career nights in the Mecca of basketball, Madison Square Garden. A full co...2021-11-081h 20
Cavs: the Podcast257: Finding the SparksTonight, Nate Smith and Chris Francis enter the CtB podcast resort studios to revel in the Cavs' victory, a gritty 107-104 win over the reeling Portland Trail Blazers. Jarrett Allen put together another superstar, MVP type of performance alongside some sharp shooting and passing from Darius Garland. Nate and Chris break the game down from all angles including breaking out the calculator and dissecting all the numbers.
The CtB duo also reminisce on the week that was in Cavs-land, discussing the brutal schedule and how competitive the Cavs have looked even at their worst. They also discuss t...2021-11-041h 22
Cavs: the Podcast255: Squidgame IslandKorea's own Eli Kim and Chris Francis join the ole' ball coach Nate Smith for a giant squid sized episode of Cavs: the Podcast! The trio breaks down the latest roster moves, the Cavs' lengthy preseason, from the bad loss to the Chicago Bulls to the glorious beatdown of the Indiana Pacers, at the hands of the many tentacled trio of 7-footers the Cavs started: Markkanen, Mobley, and Allen. They lament having no love for Denzel Valentine, but give special shout out to Rickio Rubio's ability to strand opponents on "Love Island."
And for the main course...2021-10-181h 55
Cavs: the Podcast251: The McGlaughlin GroupFresh from the CtB podcast resort, Nate Smith, Dani Socher, and Chris Francis pay homage to the classic PBS television program, "The McLaughlin Group" with their own, wacky, loosely scripted version of the show, except better... because it's the Cavs' Edition. That's right, Chris plays "moderator" to two of the "giants" in Cavs media, Nate and Dani... who go head to head in a battle of Cavs' basketball ideologies with no clear victor, except for the listeners who will be thoroughly entertained as the duo grades ALL of the offseason moves with the Cavs barreling towards the start of...2021-09-151h 23
Cavs: the PodcastEpisode 249: Godspeed, JuniorElijah Kim and Chris Francis reflect upon the biggest NBA news of the weekend, the Cavs trading hometown son and de facto team leader Larry Nance, Jr. to the Portland Trailblazers in a three team trade that brings over the sharp shooting big Lauri Markannen, who fell out of favor with the Chicago Bulls and their new front office regime.
Eli and Chris cover all aspects of the trade, what the Cavs lost, what did the Cavs gain... leaving both CtBers wondering if there could possibly be more moves on the horizon? The duo also hits on...2021-08-291h 08
Cavs: the Podcast248: Never Trade LarryNate Smith and Adam Cathcart make a Transatlantic connection for this week's podcast to go over all the latest Cavs news. First we take on Chris Fedor's "maybe trade Larry" Article on Cleveland.com, and examine Nance's role on the Cavs. Then we go through the Central Division and see if the Cavs can go better than 4-8 next year. We discussed the Cavs' surprising success against the Knicks, Hawks, Sixers, and Nets last season(7-5!) and if they can repeat it this coming year.
We talked about Chris Fedor's Dylan windler article, talked through any last t...2021-08-231h 44
Cavs: the Podcast247: Point Center?Wednesday night, Evan Mobley, Isaac Okoro, and the Cavs earned their first victory of the summer with a dominant third quarter performance to put away the Jalen Suggs led Orlando Magic 94-84. The ole ball coach Nate Smith made the call to the bullpen and brought Elijah Kim and Chris Francis off the bench to do a deep dive on the young Summer League Cavaliers now that they've reach the halfway point of schedule.
Eli and Chris cover all aspects of the game, waxing poetic about the virtuosity of Evan Mobley's passing, the feats of strength of...2021-08-121h 14
Cavs: the Podcast245: Larry Nance Junior Double AlbumThe ole’ ball coach Nate Smith rounds up Eli and Chris for a Cavs the Podcast double album entitled, “Larry Nance: if he’s not a Cav, what’s the point?” Nate’s stirring soliloquy on the virtues of Larry Nance Jr. will melt even the most jaded of Cavs fans’ hearts.
On a slightly more serious note, the trio also covers everything else under the basketball sun at the CtB “beach side” podcast studio including Evan Mobley draft buzz, trade rumors, the Olympics, and even a coda on the 2020-21 NBA Season with the Milwaukee Bucks’ championship. If you...2021-07-271h 43
Cavs: the PodcastJuly Anxiety (or, the Collin Conundrum)On this hot midsummer night, with only two weeks until the 2021 NBA Draft, Nate Smith, Elijah Kim, and Chris Francis gathered in the global CtB bunker to process the Cavs’ news which seems to be the current hot topic among NBA circles: are the Cavs trading Collin Sexton? According to reports, the Cavs and Knicks seemed to have serious discussions on trading the 22 year old guard but the talks broke down. Eli is on top of the case, giving everyone a break down of possible destinations.
Chris starts to get onboard with Nate’s “Cade Cunningham and Josh Gi...2021-07-151h 14
Cavs: the Podcast242: Cavs Pick 3rd (Instapod!)Cavs-mas came late in the evening as the Cavs were able to move up to the third pick in a loaded 2021 NBA draft. Nate Smith gathers Elijah Kim and Chris Francis to Santa's studio to break down the monumental night. They dive into the possibilities which are seemingly endless. They also continue a fantastic discussion regarding Ben Simmons, with a hat tip to CtB veteran Ben Werth. They also break down the winners and losers, and the surprises we might see in the playoffs and offseason.
So sit back, relax, and join in on the conversation below...2021-06-231h 04
Cavs: the Podcast241: Cavs-mas Eve'Twas the night before Cavs-mas...
Yes, Virginia, the draft lottery has really been the Cavalier Christmas over the last couple years. As such, Nate, Eli, and Chris gathered in Santa's podcast studio, hoping to cook up some Cavs-mas magic on Cavs-mas eve. The trio discussed their hopes and fears for the draft, the prospects they have their eyes on, and the possibilities that exist should the Cavs' luck take a fateful turn.
For the second half, Nate and Chris chat by the fireside and reminisce about what has been an exciting and mind boggling NBA p...2021-06-221h 31
Cavs: the Podcast240: Trying to Win?On day three of the 2020-21 NBA Playoffs, the ole' ball coach Nate Smith brings together grizzled veteran Elijah Kim and the rookie Chris Francis to wrap up what has been one of the weirdest seasons in Cavs' history. It started with the the joy of seeing Cavs' basketball after the long dark night of the COVID cancellation and NBA bubble, then after a decent start of the season, the craziness and tumult kicked in. Kevin Porter Jr., gone, the big trade for Jarrett Allen, the Andre Drummond drama, the Kevin Love drama, then the full-on tank... CtB covers...2021-05-251h 47
Cavs: the Podcast239: Ice-splosion!The Cleveland Cavaliers took the best team in the Association, the Phoenix Suns, into an overtime battle, finally running out of gas at the end 134-118. The Cavs were greatly undermanned with only a seven man rotation, but that didn’t stop Isaac “Ice” Okoro, who went toe-to-toe with one of the brightest young stars in the NBA, Devin Booker. Ice turned in a career performance tonight with 32 points on only 16 shots and six assists, while chipping three rebounds AND taking on the defensive assignment of Devin Booker.
Nate “the Podcap Shaman” Smith shepherded first time (ever!) podcast guest Ch...2021-05-051h 48
Cavs: the Podcast237: Decisions LoomingOld friends Nate and EvilGenius squeezes into the podcast booth and looked over the games and more importantly the coming decisions for Cleveland this week and into the future. We discussed whether Andre Drummond would get moved this week, whether we'd see much movement in general, if we'll ever see Kevin Love in a Cavs game again, and the big decisions the Cavs would have to make this offseason. Do the Cavs extend Sexton? How much do they pay Jarrett Allen? Is this "core" sustainable? Is J.B. Bickerstaff the long term answer as head coach?
We...2021-03-231h 34
Cavs: the Podcast236: What Ryan Would've WantedThis podcast starts with some devastating news we received Saturday afternoon. Our friend, podcaster, and contributor Ryan Yankee passed away Friday night from heart failure. We will share more news when I have it, and a more fitting tribute to Ryan in the coming days. I'm still raw from the loss. Ryan is someone who'd contributed to the CtB community pretty regularly in the past couple years with recaps, comments, and an effervescent personality on podcasts. He always enjoyed going by the the moniker, "Jude Elysium."
This podcast kicks off with the late Michael Stanley's team theme...2021-03-081h 58
Cavs: the Podcast234: ThreeboundingCavs looked much more prolific from three in this one: 10-32 to the Bucks' 7-22. It was a marked improvement to Wednesday's 10 free throw night, but while the Cavs improved in offensive diversity, they regressed in rebounding: losing that battle 54-36. Between that and trying to stop Giannis (33/12/4) and his ability to take three steps on every dribble, it was tough for the Cavs to keep pace in a fourth quarter that saw them outscored by 15. In that frame, the Bucks turned off the cruise control and hit the gas enough to keep Cleveland at bay.
To...2021-02-061h 06
Cavs: the Podcast233: That Escalated QuickleyThe Cavs rolled into Madison Square Garden Friday, clearly thinking they could just flip the switch on the Knicks, yet they found themselves outworked, outplayed and outhustled on defense for one of the few times this season. Not to mention, they had real issues hitting shots both in and out of transition. It’s hard to win games where you log a 33 point half of basketball, or shoot 35% from the field. Yet, the Cavs had a chance to turn this game around following a monster run to start the second half… that is, until poor offensive execution and Immanuel Quic...2021-01-301h 19
Cavs: the Podcast232: Scary HoursTom and Nate hopped in the booth to instapod and gush over what we just saw: the best performance in the best game by a Cav since the James' trip to La La land. We explored the meaning of "Scary Hours" like two Dads would do and dreamed about whether the Cavs should cash some chips in to chase a playoff spot this season.
Collin Sexton might have stolen his new nickname from Drake and the Nets' big three. With Kyrie Irving joining James Harden and Kevin Durant for the trio's first game together, the Cavs paid...2021-01-2151 min
Cavs: the Podcast231: The Winter SoldiersAny time you Podcast with Tom Pestak, It's like you're waking up Bucky Barnes from the cryo chamber as you fill him in on everything that's happened in the NBA since the last time he was on a podcast. Wednesday night was no different, Elijah Kim and Nate Smith filled him in on today's blockbuster trades, out of which the Cavs acquired Jarrett Allen and Taurean Prince. It was certainly a lot of fun as we went long on the implications of this trade, where the Cavs stand, and whether the Cavs will make any more moves.
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Cavs: the Podcast230: The Wilting WoundedThe Cavs ran out of gas against Orlando for the second game in a row, Wednesday. A consistent theme of this game was injuries, as the Cavs were down six guys going into the night, and could be down seven after an ankle injury to Dameyan Dotson limited him to just 15 minutes. But the worst injury of the game came on a fairly innocuous play in the first quarter when Markelle Fultz blew his ACL driving on Isaac Okoro. It was a heartbreaking moment for the kid, and the Magic took it out on Cleveland for the rest of...2021-01-071h 23
Cavs: the Podcast229: Best Case ScenarioAfter a late scratch by Joel Embiid, the Cavs boat raced the unsuspecting Sixers Sunday, and posted another monster second quarter (35 points) to spring to a 14 point halftime lead. They won the final two quarters as well, with their lead ballooning to as much 32 points in a game that may open some eyes around the Association. If there is one thing that has excited Cavs fans in this 3-0 start it's the play of Darius Garland, whos' been absolutely scintillating averaging 19 points and 8.3 assists a game, and leading a team that is second in the NBA in assists.
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Cavs: the Podcast228: Merry Little Point GuardsFrohe Weihnachten, Cavs fans!. It's a Christmas Miracle! Ben Werth joined Nate Smith in the podcast booth after a three year absence! Ben, a resident of Germany joined us from Berlin, and we talked all things Cavaliers. The biggest discussion: what will the starting lineup look like. We both concluded that if the Cavs want to win, they'll start Cedi and Okoro over Sexton or Garland (we were split on which one to bench). But since they likely don't want to win, the Cavs will end up starting a pair of tiny Elves at the guard spots.
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Cavs: the Podcast216: Down Under ResolutionsG'Day! Since acquiring Dante Exum to join his countryman Matthew Dellavedova, the Cavs are now tied with the Sixers for the Association lead in Aussies. What better occasion to post a podcast that is 50% Aussie!? Nate Smith was joined all the way from Perth, Australia by long time commenter Simmo, and the half Australian EvilGenius. We told the John Dory about what got Simmo into the Cavs in the first place, what it's like to watch the NBA in Australia and who the most popular Aussies in the association are. Rapt in our early impressions of Dante Exum, we...2019-12-301h 42
Cavs: the Podcast211: Welcome back, NBA!It's been over six months since we got to experience a regular season Cavs game. With the NBA tipping off tonight, and the Cavs getting it started tomorrow, Nate, Tom, and Ryan Yankee hopped in the podcast booth to preview the Cavs and the NBA. We went pretty long in the tooth on this one, talking all things Cavs: starters, Beilein, what success looks like, and even our thoughts on the Cavs' new play-by-play guy. We went deep on the NBA, taking on all the big storylines and going through all the over/unders, and the awards for every...2019-10-232h 10
Cavs: the PodcastPodcast 206: Taking Swings, Dodging BolsWhew. That was a close one. Almost lost EvilGenius who pledged to ghost this team if they ended up with Bol Bol. Fortunately for us, the Cavs passed. Bol ended up lasting until the 44th pick, when the Nuggets traded with the Heat to grab the oddly proportioned human. After the 26th pick, the Cavs followed up their selection of Darius Garland at No. 5 by selecting Dylan Windler of Belmont. During the pod, they surprised us all by trading back into the first round and grabbing Kevin Porter Jr. from USC, who'd been rumored to the Cavs as early...2019-06-211h 19
Cavs: the PodcastPodcast 201: Who's In Charge? It's a strangely unfamiliar time right now for Cavs fans. With the regular season behind us, the draft ahead, and maybe only passing interest in this year's first round playoff matchups, it's time to wonder who exactly is in charge? The wine & gold don't seem to be in any hurry to hire their next leader, now that they've parted ways with Larry Drew... though, maybe it could be a former leader of the Charge? Meanwhile, over in Lakerland... is anyone calling the shots now that the Magic is gone? Or, are they just going to make the inevitable Ty L...2019-04-191h 40
Cavs: the PodcastEpisode 188: Closer than The ScoreNate Smith and David Wood went to the Pod Booth after the game to discuss the past couple Cavs games, who we think is making it to the Finals, trade spots for current Cavs, who we like in the West, new Cavalier Alec Burks, and much more.We get closer than the score on the Warriors game. who blew the Cavs out by 24 points. The game was close though, we swear. The Cavs finished the first-half on a 19-5 run hitting five 3s to be up six. The third quarter didn’t go as planned though, as the Wa...2018-12-061h 40
Cavs: the PodcastEpisode 186: Turnovers and TurkeysNate Smith and David Wood hopped in the podcast booth to discuss this Wizards game and the Cavs development over the past couple games. They then touched on the NBA at large, who the Cavs might trade first, some G-League Action, the Cavs front office, and who the the Cavs might get in trades this season. And, they covered their preferred turkey making methods.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2018-11-151h 22
Cavs: the PodcastPodcast 184: Lue-sin' ItLast season, when David Fizdale was relieved of his coaching duties by the Memphis Grizzlies, Tyronn Lue said he wasn't worried about his own job, because "only bad coaches get fired." Flash forward almost a year, and Lue now finds himself on the other end of that assertion. Was he a bad coach? Did he deserve more than six games to figure out how to make the Cavaliers competitive in a post LeBron landscape? And, was his sudden release more the result of his losing games... or losing a power struggle with his own front office?To try...2018-10-291h 40
Cavs: the PodcastPodcast 183: Overs, Unders, Hoaxes and BlundersWill the Cavs really win fewer than 31 games this year? Will the Lakers win more than 48? Will the Warriors continue their boring domination? Will the Indiana Pacers go Hoosier and shock the world? Who will win the end of season awards? And, most importantly... will Tom have to become a vigilante to stop the spread of a new fruity drug scourge from claiming victims in Southern Ohio?All of these questions get answered... and much, much, much (really way too much) more on tonight's eve of the regular season podcast. Nate, David, EG and Tom all crowded into...2018-10-162h 04
Cavs: the PodcastPodcast 181: Taking FlightPodcast 181: Taking Flight by CavsTheBlogAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2018-10-031h 01
Cavs: the PodcastEpisode 180: We Just Don't KnowThis podcast started out with a fully triggered Tom Pestak ready to rant to David Wood and Nate Smith. Despite plenty to talk about in the world of basketball, the Cavs, sports, and culture, Tom's ire was focused on a perceived slight towards CtB. This delved into a discussion of the state of Cavs' media, and a realization that we're celebrating the 10th anniversary of CavsTheBlog this season. The topics for this anniversary podcast ranged far and wide.Also catching Tom's ire? The state of nutrition science today (if that seems random to you, you're not alone). Tom...2018-09-281h 24
Cavs: the PodcastPodcast Episode 178: LeBrexitPodcast Episode 178: LeBrexit by CavsTheBlogAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2018-07-021h 41
Cavs: the PodcastPodcast Episode 177: Adding A Young BullPodcast Episode 177: Adding A Young BullAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2018-06-221h 33
Cavs: the PodcastEpisode175: Screaming Irrationally at the TVDavid Wood hopped into the podcast booth with Nate Smith to try and make sense of what’s happening right now.The Warriors picked up another win tonight behind a super efficient 10-14 night leading to 26 points for Kevin Durant and a Stephen Curry record setting nine 3s. Throughout the game the Cavs played winning stretches of basketball where they were forcing misses and getting great looks. Against almost any other team in the league, their level of play would of netted them a win, but the Warriors are a different beast.The Cavs certainly had a...2018-06-041h 25
Cavs: the PodcastEpisode 167: Playoffs!!!!!Our long national nightmare, the NBA 2018 Tankthon, has ended. The Cavs' extended preseason known as the NBA regular season has also ended. The playoffs (all hale Jim Mora) are here! Before we get to that though, we had a basketball game in Cleveland. The Cavs played the Knicks. LeBron James started, got to ten points, and given that Philly was Anhillating the Bucks and that Boston was up on the Nets, the Cavs decided to send LeBron to the bench and deploy their own tank driver to put the Knicks in a tie with the Nets for the 8th/9th...2018-04-121h 54
Cavs: the PodcastEpisode 161: Situations Matter"Analytics be damned" was the consensus of this podcast as we all agreed that when it comes to NBA players, situations matter more than a mathematical abstraction of their output. As we noted on the pod, effort is not a constant, and as we watched the last two games, every player on this team, from the new guys, to a suddenly enthused LeBron, to a much more confident J.R. Smith, to a suddenly-receiving-playing time Cedi Osman, at least seven guys on this team are in much better situation than they were 10 days ago.Nate, Tom, and EvilGenius...2018-02-141h 51
Cavs: the PodcastEpisode 155: "One too Many Possessions."Nate and EG hopped in the podcast booth after a wild Bucks game to podcap about what worked for the Cavs, what didn't, and why we didn't feel too bad about this loss. Kevin Love's fourth quarter absence seemed odd to both of us given his 21-10 line in just 30 minutes, the Cavs' inability to rebound, and Jae Crowder's 0-5 brickfest from behind the arc. But we marveled at LeBron's superior shooting (6-11 from three), Kyle Korver's tough night (1-7 from the floor), and Jeff Green's rim running relentlessness. We lamented the painful officiating that gave the Bucks a minimum...2017-12-201h 10
Cavs: the PodcastEpisode 150: It's a Rocket League... We're Just Livin' In It.A vehicular soccer video game league that’s played with rocket powered cars isa pretty fitting metaphor for the kind of game the Houston Rockets play on a nightly basis in the NBA. It’s fast paced scoring with tons of shots and, when those shots aren’t falling… they pretty much just run into the other team and get to the line to score.The Cavs were the latest victim of this Rocket style of play, as they got blitzed by a barrage of threes in the first half, and then got more than lapped at the free thr...2017-11-101h 30
Cavs: the PodcastPodcast Episode 146: The Waiting is the Hardest partWith a wistful nod to the recently departed Tom Petty, we embark with the newly constructed Cavaliers on the (seemingly never-ending, but at least a bit shorter) pre-season campaign. In their first of five warm up games that don’t count, the guys in wine & gold red and yellow trimmed tighty-whites (which actually didn’t look half bad), took on the erstwhile Atlanta Hawks and their lone remaining peroxide patched, hookah bar brawler of a point guard, Denis SchrÖeder.The initial results were promising, as the new starting five (minus a certain kid from Akron) featuring big men w...2017-10-051h 19
Cavs: the PodcastEpisode 145: Cajoled SeniorsSince it was Cavs Media Day, the C:tB ownership triumvirate felt compelled to shuffle their tired old bones into the podcast booth to hit the highlights of the events. Of course we did kick things off with a decent dose of Tribe: the Podcast as the Indians roll into post-season play, before diving into everything LeBron and the gang said to the local and national media. We rapped about LBJ's mindset, his response to Kyrie's departure and general state of staying very much woke, the rebuilding of DRose, the status of IT's rehab, what the new starting lineups might...2017-09-261h 44
Cavs: the PodcastEpisode 143: Until We Meet Again, Uncle DrewHappy Trails, Kyrie. With the news of Mr. Irving's trade to the Celtics we sounded the conch and Tom Pestak, Ben Werth, Nate Smith, and EvilGenius assembled in the podcast booth to break it all down. We all gave our knee jerk reactions to the trade and gave our yays or nays to Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, (up the) Ante Zizic, and the Nets' 2018 draft pick. We also discussed the enigma that is Kyrie Irving and whether this trade makes the Cavs better in the long term and short term. Playing the imp's advocate was Tom Pestak who held out...2017-08-231h 24
Cavs: the PodcastEpisode 141: The 10th PercentileThe Cleveland Cavaliers haven't done much this offseason and Nate Smith and David Wood aren't impressed in this episode of Cavs:the Podcast. . Lots of malaise over Green and Calderon who by ma ly statistical measures are in the 10th percentile of NBA players. The also argu vehemently on whether or not Cleveland should consider trading LeBron James. Before you get up in arms, one of them thinks this is a ridiculous idea. Unimpressed with the job the front office has done, they discuss ade targets from nearly every team in the league, and delve into whether a Carmelo Anthony d...2017-07-191h 31
Cavs: the PodcastEpisode 132: Failing at FailingNate Smith, Tom Pestak, and Samuel Meyer trudged to the podcast booth to cathartically rant about two consecutive epic fails against the Hawks, the Cavs' bizarre decision to cut DeAndre Liggins and sign Dahntay Jones, Ty Lue and his inability to manage minutes, why the Cavs aren't just resting guys, the ridiculously bad officiating, the Cavs' amazing ability to screw things up, the playoff race, the Cavs' chances, and so much more.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2017-04-101h 13
Cavs: the PodcastEpisode 130: Low Flying Panic AttackNate Smith and EvilGenius got in the podcast booth to cover the Cavalier Malaise, the best player on the floor tonight (Kawhi Leonard), why the Cavs don't seem to run plays, if it's too late for the Cavs to improve their interior defense, and speculate on whether or not the Cavs can still capture the top seed in the East (they lost that distinction tonight for the first time since November... of 2015!). In all, it was a pretty cathartic ventilation of the current state of basketball in the Land. Only time will tell if this trend is an indication of...2017-03-281h 11
Cavs: the PodcastEpisode 116: "Lies, Damned Lies, and Statistics"Tom Pestak, EvilGenius, and Nate Smith tried to ignore all the tinsel in the broadcast booth as fired up a pre-Christmas pod. The Warriors matchups, both in the Finals and at Christmas, were heavily in our discussion as we looked back and looked ahead to the December 25th showdown. Much of our bull session revolved around whether the Cavs need another big man, or even if all the big men they have are all that important. We also talked about Nerlens Noel, David Blatt, rings for Timo, Delly, and Much Danger Ninja. We tackled the important questions. Why have Cavs...2016-12-202h 02
Cavs: the PodcastPodcast Episode 115: Surprises and DisappointmentsTom Pestak, Nate Smith, and John Krolik check in with a first quarter analysis of your Cleveland Cavaliers. Topics: biggest surprises and disappointments so far; the current rotations; the Liggins effect; J.R.'s blues; LeBron's ever changing jumper; north/south Kyrie; Tom's pillow talk; prepping for the Dubs; and so much more. We ask hard questions like: can the Liggins/Shump backourt work off the bench? Is James Jones consuming super garbage time powerups? Do the Cavs need another playmaker? Can Kay Felder develop on the Cavs? Who's your garbage pile point guard of choice? Who would you trade...2016-12-131h 50
Cavs: the PodcastEpisode 110: Preseason Cavs, Postseason TribeTom and I hopped in the the podcast booth to discuss all things Cavs. Top on our list was the Cavs effect on their neighbors, the Cleveland Indians. The wine and gold definitely bring an energy to Progressive every postseason game. The team's effect is palpable everywhere they go, but when LeBron and Co. show up on the diamond, the "Cleveland effect" is like nothing we've seen before in sports. Tom and I will admit, there's a little more baseball talk than any other CtB Podcast.Also in our discussion: the J.R. Smith contract, the backup point...2016-10-171h 28
Cavs: the PodcastPodcast Episode 108: A Midsummer Night's PodNate, EvilGenius, and Tom enjoy the Cavs universe the way it is - not the way it could have been.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2016-08-021h 38
Cavs: the PodcastEpisode 106: Jubilation... CAVS WIN!A raucous pod celebrates the Cavs first championship, and the first Championship in Cleveland in 52 years. Nate Smith, Ben Werth, EvilGenius, Tom Pestak, Elijah Kim, David Wood, and Mallory Factor celebrate. What a win. What a season. What team.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2016-06-201h 15
Cavs: the PodcastPodcast 106: The cold entropy death of the universe?Nate and Tom talk all things Cavs going into game five Monday night.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2016-06-131h 03
Cavs: the PodcastPodcast Episode 102: Dinosaurs vs The Comet and ThunderStruck First!Podcast Episode 102: Dinosaurs vs The Comet and ThunderStruck First! by CavsTheBlogAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2016-05-171h 53
Cavs: the PodcastPodcast Episode 100: Round One is in the BooksPodcast Episode 100: Round One is in the Books by CavsTheBlogAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2016-05-011h 09
Cavs: the PodcastEpisode 99: Cavs/Hawks PreviewI can't believe this is our 99th podcast! Tom Pestak will follow this one up with our 100th! For this trip to the CtB podcast studios, Ben Werth and I broke down the match-ups in the Cavs/Hakws series, possible minutes adjustments, what we'd like to see from the Cavs, and what we definitely don't want to see. It's much shorter than our usual long in the tooth podcasts, so hopefully you can listen to both pods before Game 1.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2016-04-291h 12
Cavs: the PodcastPodcast Episode 98: The Domin-matrix, and defending Kyrie's HonorTom, Nate, and Eli dig into the Cavs 12th straight playoff victory over the Detroit Pistons, discuss the subculture of Kyrie criticism, and look ahead to the next rounds of the playoffs.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2016-04-251h 44
Cavs: the PodcastPodcast Episode 95: Ky, Ny, SighKyrie Irving was a big topic of this podcast, and Tom Pestak, hopped up on NyQuil, showed up to help Nate Smiith and David Wood discuss the enigmatic Cavs point guard. We all wondered why the hell Irving can't use a screen, why the Cavs even bother setting them for him, and how demoralizing it must be to play with him at times. Will he ever "get it?" Can he ever be a consistently competent defender? And does he have to many off the court distractions? (Warning, the opinions discussed in this section were highly unprofessional and speculative and are...2016-04-091h 40
Cavs: the PodcastPodcast Episode 94: Good Charlotte, Bad Kyrie, Potent Perceptions in PracticeNate analyzed the win over the Hornets, I analyzed the win over the Hawks, we piled on Kyrie as much as we could, we played a very long game of Potent Perceptions that focused on defensive-minded but still elite lineups around the NBA and LeBron's incredible play of late.
We finished it off with some very long stories about having our perceptions biased by salesmen and women. Be warned: if you want nothing to do with Tom and Nate's personal stories about salespeople, just end the podcast at the 1:28 mark.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands2016-04-032h 06
Cavs: the PodcastPodcast Episode 92: The Balad of Lue & LongabardiIt was a mixed bag this week for the Cavs. During five games in seven nights: they whupped the Clippers, dropped an exhaustion game to the Jazz, blew a 19 points out of a 20 point lead to squeak by Dallas, dropped the Magic despite a 45 point night from Oladipo, and finally got their butts handed to them by the Heat on Saturday night. Ben Werth and I got in the podcast studio to discuss the week. A big topic of conversation was the coaching of Tyronn Lue and his defensive assistant Mike Longabardi: the rotations, the schemes, the sets, the timeouts...2016-03-191h 49
Cavs: the PodcastPodcast Episode 91: EvolutionNate, Tom, EvilGenius, and Mallory talk about the updates to Cavs:TheBlog, the Cavs and Clippers going in different directions, play a game called Potent Perceptions, and discuss how polarizing Kyrie Irving has become in Cavs circles.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2016-03-141h 28
Cavs: the PodcastPodcast Episode 90: LBJ or Fortune Cookie?Nate Smith, Ben Werth, and Cory Hughey discuss the week in Cavs: The Wins, The Miracle at Richfield Anniversary, and play that great game show: LeBron or Fortune Cookie.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2016-03-061h 22
Cavs: the PodcastPodcast Episode 89: Raptors, Rants, RAPM, and RealityAfter taking our lumps as Cavs fans this weekend, Tom and I limped to the podcast booth to discuss the Cavs' two point loss to Toronto and their thumping at the hands of the Washington Wizards. We didn't know what to offer other than commiseration and questions. So we talked about LeBron, Kyrie, Kevin, Andy, "sleepy" Channing Frye, Ty Lue, leadership, and losing the buyout lottery. We spent a long time talking about plus minus stats: RAPM, RPM, APM, and raw plus/minus and came around to what they mean for the Cavaliers.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com...2016-02-282h 03
Cavs: the PodcastCavs:TheBlog Podcast Episode 87 - Clutch DunksTom and EvilGenius discuss All-Star Weekend, respect for Kobe?, and what the Cavs need to do in the second half.
visit www.cavstheblog.com for the most in-depth Cavaliers analysis.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2016-02-141h 01
Cavs: the PodcastPodcast Episode 86: Dap and TaxesMan, it was a rough week to be a Cavs fan. After a resurgent streak of four games highlighted by a victory over the Spurs, the Cavs once again failed to be "galvanized by success," struggling against Indiana and losing to Charlotte and Boston. Slightly bolstered by a Friday pick-me-up against the Pelicans Ben, Tom, and I had lots to talk about on a Super Bowl Sunday night podcast. We discussed the Cavs' week, Kyrie's shooting and defensive struggles, basketball genius Matthew Dellavedova, and the "LeBron Tax" (more on that from Cory Hughey coming soon). We dove further down the...2016-02-071h 58
Cavs: the PodcastCtB Podcast Episode 85: Pace and LoveFor everyone expecting podcast episode 84, we realized we did episode 80 twice, and the sticklers for accuracy that we are, we figured we'd better renumber correctly. This is a 34-12 team we're covering after all. In that spirit, Ben, EvilGenius, and I decided to span 6000 miles in one podcast to talk some Cavaliers. On the docket: the Spurs victory; Kyrie Irving, two guard; Kevin Love's best two game stretch in a Cavs uni; the Pistons game; Irving's defense; Richard Jefferson as the new James Jones; Popovich, mad scientist; All-Star snubs; the Blake Griffin situation; trade talk; Atlanta's uniforms; The Dellavemovie; dubbing...2016-01-301h 35
Cavs: the PodcastCavs:TheBlog Podcast Episode 84 - Now What?Tom, David, and Mallory discuss game one of the Tyronn Lue era.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2016-01-231h 15
Cavs: the PodcastPodCast Episode 82: January NitpickingAs the Cavs near the halfway point of the season, we review their six game road trip, WWPD, David Blatt, the upcoming matchup against the Dubs, the swirling trade rumors, whether Delly is dirty, and so much more in this EPIC podcast. Join Nate Smith, EvilGenius, Cory Hughey, and Tom Pestak as we engage in jokes, hyperbole, nitpicking, and pugilistic debates about January games in this “championship or bust” season.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2016-01-151h 57
Cavs: the PodcastPodcast Episode 81: Recapping SundayRecap of the Cavs victory over the pesky 76ers and other Cavs-related topics.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2016-01-091h 08
Cavs: the PodcastPodcast Episode 80- Mopey Mo, LBJ Finds His Shot, and Cavs' ThreatsSo many topics: Mopey Mo, LeBron's J, Delly Love, TT-Rebound Machine, Blatt's "system," Iman and the defensive uptick, the return of Mozilla, Cavs Threats, 2016, and even bonus content on the worst NBA Haircuts.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2016-01-041h 25
Cavs: the PodcastPodcast Episode 79: Curing the Holiday BluesAre the Cavs holiday blues temporary or more systemic? Why are the paths of perspective free agents Timofey Mozgov and Matthew Dellavedova so divergent right now? What would Pop do (with this Cavs team)? Is the problem Blatt or LeBron? Are the Warriors beneficiaries of a relatively weak NBA? We also made some Cavalier New Year's resolutions, talked about the Holidays, and even discussed some Star Wars: Episode VII. Hope you enjoy and have a great week and a great New Year. (You might want to skip the last two minutes if you're worried about a potential Force Awakens spoiler).2015-12-271h 21