# Wine and Gold Talk Podcast

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Episodes: 775

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Get the latest news and analysis about the Cleveland Cavaliers from Ethan Sands, Chris Fedor and special guests on cleveland.com.

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## Episodes
- [Reacting to LeBron James choosing Philadelphia over Cleveland for the final stop of his career](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250/reacting-to-lebron-james-choosing-philadelphia-over-cleveland-for-the-final-stop-of-his-career) — 2026-07-25T01:12:00+00:00
- [How important is this next season to defining Evan Mobley's NBA identity? Hey, Chris!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250/how-important-is-this-next-season-to-defining-evan-mobley-s-nba-identity-hey-chris) — 2026-07-22T09:00:00+00:00
- [If the Cavs don't land LeBron James, will they have had the Eastern Conference's most disappointing offseason?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250/if-the-cavs-don-t-land-lebron-james-will-they-have-had-the-eastern-conference-s-most-disappointing-offseason) — 2026-07-21T09:00:00+00:00
- [Why LeBron James' best basketball fit may not be his best storybook ending](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250/why-lebron-james-best-basketball-fit-may-not-be-his-best-storybook-ending) — 2026-07-18T09:00:00+00:00
- [Has LeBron James' prolonged free agency been detrimental to the Cavs’ offseason? Hey, Chris!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250/has-lebron-james-prolonged-free-agency-been-detrimental-to-the-cavs-offseason-hey-chris) — 2026-07-16T09:00:00+00:00
- [Could Kenny Atkinson's next Big 3 include LeBron James, and is Atkinson ready for all that entails? with NBA insider Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250/could-kenny-atkinson-s-next-big-3-include-lebron-james-and-is-atkinson-ready-for-all-that-entails-with-nba-insider-brandon-scoop-b-robinson) — 2026-07-14T09:00:00+00:00
- [Are the Cavs still a top-5 team after trades reshape the Eastern Conference hierarchy?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250/are-the-cavs-still-a-top-5-team-after-trades-reshape-the-eastern-conference-hierarchy) — 2026-07-03T10:37:00+00:00
- [Are the Cavs’ early free-agent losses only further evidence of how much they need LeBron James back in Cleveland?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250/are-the-cavs-early-free-agent-losses-only-further-evidence-of-how-much-they-need-lebron-james-back-in-cleveland) — 2026-07-01T08:00:00+00:00
- [Is there an available free agent that elevates the Cavs to championship contender status?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250/is-there-an-available-free-agent-that-elevates-the-cavs-to-championship-contender-status) — 2026-06-30T09:00:00+00:00
- [What would it take to bring LeBron James home for one last title run — and would the cost be worth it?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250/what-would-it-take-to-bring-lebron-james-home-for-one-last-title-run-and-would-the-cost-be-worth-it) — 2026-06-26T08:30:00+00:00
- [Why fit flew out the window when the Cavs saw Meleek Thomas still on the board](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250/why-fit-flew-out-the-window-when-the-cavs-saw-meleek-thomas-still-on-the-board) — 2026-06-25T08:00:00+00:00
- [Can the Cavs get better with their newly acquired 34th overall pick on Day 2 of the 2026 NBA Draft?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250/can-the-cavs-get-better-with-their-newly-acquired-34th-overall-pick-on-day-2-of-the-2026-nba-draft) — 2026-06-24T06:54:00+00:00
- [Could the Cavs trade out of the 2026 NBA Draft?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250/could-the-cavs-trade-out-of-the-2026-nba-draft) — 2026-06-23T09:00:00+00:00
- [Who the Cavs could draft at No. 29 overall — and how their decision can affect the team’s trajectory and summer moves](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250/who-the-cavs-could-draft-at-no-29-overall-and-how-their-decision-can-affect-the-team-s-trajectory-and-summer-moves) — 2026-06-19T16:57:00+00:00
- [Does a superstar's leadership style influence a front office's willingness to make bold moves?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250/does-a-superstar-s-leadership-style-influence-a-front-office-s-willingness-to-make-bold-moves) — 2026-06-18T09:00:00+00:00
- [Why the Cavs' 2016 championship still means so much to fans, 10 years later](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250/why-the-cavs-2016-championship-still-means-so-much-to-fans-10-years-later) — 2026-06-17T09:00:00+00:00
- [Is the Cavs’ 2016 championship the greatest in sports history? When will the next title find its way to Cleveland — or is the city in for another drought?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250/is-the-cavs-2016-championship-the-greatest-in-sports-history-when-will-the-next-title-find-its-way-to-cleveland-or-is-the-city-in-for-another-drought) — 2026-06-16T08:25:00+00:00
- [What does it take to win a championship — and can the Cavs get it done in 2027?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250/what-does-it-take-to-win-a-championship-and-can-the-cavs-get-it-done-in-2027) — 2026-06-15T09:00:00+00:00
- [Is Jarrett Allen the key to the Cavs' next step — or the sacrifice it takes to get there?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250/is-jarrett-allen-the-key-to-the-cavs-next-step-or-the-sacrifice-it-takes-to-get-there) — 2026-06-12T09:00:00+00:00
- [Who will take the biggest leap for the Cavs this summer?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250/who-will-take-the-biggest-leap-for-the-cavs-this-summer) — 2026-06-11T09:00:00+00:00
- [Can Donovan Mitchell and James Harden become a championship backcourt for the Cavs?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250/can-donovan-mitchell-and-james-harden-become-a-championship-backcourt-for-the-cavs) — 2026-06-10T09:00:00+00:00
- [Who do the Cavs NEED next season: Dean Wade, Keon Ellis or Max Strus?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250/who-do-the-cavs-need-next-season-dean-wade-keon-ellis-or-max-strus) — 2026-06-08T09:00:00+00:00
- [Are the Cavs paying attention to the Knicks' NBA Finals blueprint, or learning the wrong lessons?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250/are-the-cavs-paying-attention-to-the-knicks-nba-finals-blueprint-or-learning-the-wrong-lessons) — 2026-06-05T09:00:00+00:00
- [Two things can be true: How Lonzo Ball and Darius Garland's conversation displayed the duality of Cleveland's end-of-season collapse](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250/two-things-can-be-true-how-lonzo-ball-and-darius-garland-s-conversation-displayed-the-duality-of-cleveland-s-end-of-season-collapse) — 2026-06-04T14:08:00+00:00
- [Are the Cavs’ coaching carousel and trade talks killing internal player development?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250/are-the-cavs-coaching-carousel-and-trade-talks-killing-internal-player-development) — 2026-06-03T09:00:00+00:00
- [Do the Cavs have a 1-A player on their roster?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250/do-the-cavs-have-a-1-a-player-on-their-roster) — 2026-06-02T09:00:00+00:00
- [What stood out from Koby Altman's end-of-season press conference heading into an unpredictable summer?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250/what-stood-out-from-koby-altman-s-end-of-season-press-conference-heading-into-an-unpredictable-summer) — 2026-05-29T21:48:00+00:00
- [Aside from the big fish, who could the Cavs acquire in the offseason to make a difference around the margins? Hey, Chris!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250/aside-from-the-big-fish-who-could-the-cavs-acquire-in-the-offseason-to-make-a-difference-around-the-margins-hey-chris) — 2026-05-28T21:59:00+00:00
- [By keeping Kenny Atkinson, are the Cavs signaling a core shakeup — or doubling down on this group?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250/by-keeping-kenny-atkinson-are-the-cavs-signaling-a-core-shakeup-or-doubling-down-on-this-group) — 2026-05-27T09:00:00+00:00
- [Reacting to the Cavs’ embarrassing season end after Game 4 meltdown against the Knicks](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250/reacting-to-the-cavs-embarrassing-season-end-after-game-4-meltdown-against-the-knicks) — 2026-05-26T09:08:00+00:00
- [Can the Cavs prolong the Eastern Conference finals after taking a 3-0 series deficit?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250/can-the-cavs-prolong-the-eastern-conference-finals-after-taking-a-3-0-series-deficit) — 2026-05-24T08:39:00+00:00
- [Is Kenny Atkinson coaching for his job in the Eastern Conference finals? Hey, Chris!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250/is-kenny-atkinson-coaching-for-his-job-in-the-eastern-conference-finals-hey-chris) — 2026-05-21T09:00:00+00:00
- [How deep is the wound from Cleveland's Game 1 historic loss to the Knicks?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250/how-deep-is-the-wound-from-cleveland-s-game-1-historic-loss-to-the-knicks) — 2026-05-20T07:45:00+00:00
- [What did the Cavs' Game 7 victory prove — and is it transferrable to the Eastern Conference finals?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250/what-did-the-cavs-game-7-victory-prove-and-is-it-transferrable-to-the-eastern-conference-finals) — 2026-05-18T09:36:00+00:00
- [How the Cavs let this series reach Game 7 — and if they have enough left](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250/how-the-cavs-let-this-series-reach-game-7-and-if-they-have-enough-left) — 2026-05-16T08:30:00+00:00
- [Can the Cavs close the series against the Pistons at home?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250/can-the-cavs-close-the-series-against-the-pistons-at-home) — 2026-05-15T10:12:00+00:00
- [Why the Cavs cannot step off the gas after taking a 3-2 series lead over the Pistons with Game 5 victory](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250/why-the-cavs-cannot-step-off-the-gas-after-taking-a-3-2-series-lead-over-the-pistons-with-game-5-victory) — 2026-05-14T12:57:00+00:00
- [Series tied, stars rising, history made — but the Cavs still must prove capable of winning on the road](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250/series-tied-stars-rising-history-made-but-the-cavs-still-must-prove-capable-of-winning-on-the-road) — 2026-05-12T08:48:00+00:00
- [Have the Cavs unlocked the formula to change their fate in this Eastern Conference semifinals?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250/have-the-cavs-unlocked-the-formula-to-change-their-fate-in-this-eastern-conference-semifinals) — 2026-05-10T09:19:00+00:00
- [The Cavs have been reactive instead of dictating — how do they finally stop chasing an identity?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250/the-cavs-have-been-reactive-instead-of-dictating-how-do-they-finally-stop-chasing-an-identity) — 2026-05-09T09:00:00+00:00
- [The Cavs are in trouble: Can they recover from an 0-2 hole?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250/the-cavs-are-in-trouble-can-they-recover-from-an-0-2-hole) — 2026-05-08T10:00:00+00:00
- [Reacting to the Cavs' Game 1 loss to the Pistons in Detroit — revealing the areas of most concern moving forward](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250/reacting-to-the-cavs-game-1-loss-to-the-pistons-in-detroit-revealing-the-areas-of-most-concern-moving-forward) — 2026-05-06T07:48:00+00:00
- [Predicting the Cavs vs. Pistons series — and why this one means more than any of the Donovan Mitchell era](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250/predicting-the-cavs-vs-pistons-series-and-why-this-one-means-more-than-any-of-the-donovan-mitchell-era) — 2026-05-05T09:13:00+00:00
- [Reacting to the Cavs’ season staying alive with Game 7 victory over the Raptors](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250/reacting-to-the-cavs-season-staying-alive-with-game-7-victory-over-the-raptors) — 2026-05-04T08:44:00+00:00
- [Reacting to the Cavs’ Game 6 loss to the Raptors, setting up a potentially franchise shaking Game 7](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250/reacting-to-the-cavs-game-6-loss-to-the-raptors-setting-up-a-potentially-franchise-shaking-game-7) — 2026-05-02T08:50:00+00:00
- [How important is experience vs. continuity for the Cavs to win Game 6 in Toronto?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250/how-important-is-experience-vs-continuity-for-the-cavs-to-win-game-6-in-toronto) — 2026-05-01T08:38:00+00:00
- [Reacting to the Cavs' comeback Game 5 victory over the Raptors](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250/reacting-to-the-cavs-comeback-game-5-victory-over-the-raptors) — 2026-04-30T08:20:00+00:00
- [What must the Cavs fix to win Game 5 vs. Raptors? Turnovers, toughness and more](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250/what-must-the-cavs-fix-to-win-game-5-vs-raptors-turnovers-toughness-and-more) — 2026-04-29T09:00:00+00:00
- [Reacting to the Cavs' disheartening Game 4 loss to the Raptors that tied the series 2-2](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250/reacting-to-the-cavs-disheartening-game-4-loss-to-the-raptors-that-tied-the-series-2-2) — 2026-04-27T09:00:00+00:00
- [How critical is Game 4 to deciding the first-round series between the Cavs and Raptors?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250/how-critical-is-game-4-to-deciding-the-first-round-series-between-the-cavs-and-raptors) — 2026-04-25T09:00:00+00:00
- [Reacting to the Cavs’ Game 3 loss to the Raptors and what could be repeatable for Toronto](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250/reacting-to-the-cavs-game-3-loss-to-the-raptors-and-what-could-be-repeatable-for-toronto) — 2026-04-24T07:59:00+00:00
- [Could Game 3 be the turning point for the Raptors to get back into the series against the Cavs?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250/could-game-3-be-the-turning-point-for-the-raptors-to-get-back-into-the-series-against-the-cavs) — 2026-04-23T09:00:00+00:00
- [Is the Cavs bench's lack of offensive production cause for concern in future playoff series? Hey, Chris!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250/is-the-cavs-bench-s-lack-of-offensive-production-cause-for-concern-in-future-playoff-series-hey-chris) — 2026-04-22T09:00:00+00:00
- [Reacting to the Cavs taking a 2-0 first-round series lead with wire-to-wire victory over the Raptors](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250/reacting-to-the-cavs-taking-a-2-0-first-round-series-lead-with-wire-to-wire-victory-over-the-raptors) — 2026-04-21T07:15:00+00:00
- [Reaction to the Cavs setting the tone in Game 1 with blowout win over the Raptors](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250/reaction-to-the-cavs-setting-the-tone-in-game-1-with-blowout-win-over-the-raptors) — 2026-04-19T02:05:00+00:00
- [What are the vibes inside the Cavs organization ahead of Game 1? Hey, Chris!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250/what-are-the-vibes-inside-the-cavs-organization-ahead-of-game-1-hey-chris) — 2026-04-18T08:08:00+00:00
- [Are the Cavs built to withstand three tiers of playoff pressure?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250/are-the-cavs-built-to-withstand-three-tiers-of-playoff-pressure) — 2026-04-17T09:01:00+00:00
- [Whose legacy needs a deep playoff run more: Donovan Mitchell or James Harden?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250/whose-legacy-needs-a-deep-playoff-run-more-donovan-mitchell-or-james-harden) — 2026-04-16T09:00:00+00:00
- [Initial reactions to Cavs vs. Raptors — and why the 82-game season no longer matters](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250/initial-reactions-to-cavs-vs-raptors-and-why-the-82-game-season-no-longer-matters) — 2026-04-13T08:00:00+00:00
- [With the No. 4 seed solidified, do the Cavs have the best path to the Eastern Conference finals?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250/with-the-no-4-seed-solidified-do-the-cavs-have-the-best-path-to-the-eastern-conference-finals) — 2026-04-11T09:00:00+00:00
- [Who is on the hot seat if the Cavs have another early playoff exit? Hey, Chris!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250/who-is-on-the-hot-seat-if-the-cavs-have-another-early-playoff-exit-hey-chris) — 2026-04-10T08:00:00+00:00
- [Reacting to the Cavs' playoff-preview win over Hawks](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250/reacting-to-the-cavs-playoff-preview-win-over-hawks) — 2026-04-09T11:10:00+00:00
- [The Cavs can control their playoff fate — but who must step up to reach the NBA Finals?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250/the-cavs-can-control-their-playoff-fate-but-who-must-step-up-to-reach-the-nba-finals) — 2026-04-07T21:00:00+00:00
- [Are James Harden and Donovan Mitchell the best closing duo in the Eastern Conference?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250/are-james-harden-and-donovan-mitchell-the-best-closing-duo-in-the-eastern-conference) — 2026-04-06T09:00:00+00:00

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