# If the Cavs don't land LeBron James, will they have had the Eastern Conference's most disappointing offseason?

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Podcast: [Wine and Gold Talk Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250)
Published: 2026-07-21T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, Ethan Sands, Chris Fedor and Jimmy Watkins examine whether the Cavaliers have had the Eastern Conference's most underwhelming offseason as rival contenders continue making significant roster upgrades. They attribute this strategic standstill to the organization waiting on LeBron James's free agency decision after opting not to trade Evan Mobley for other available superstars like Giannis Antetokounmpo or Jaylen Brown, and what missing on all of those possibilities would mean for the front office's championship plan. They debate the team's contingency plans if LeBron James chooses another destination, including the possibility of targeting Jonathan Kuminga, and discuss whether adding LeBron would ultimately require Jarrett Allen to be moved to improve the roster's balance, spacing and wing defense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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