The season is about to start, and I'm so excited about it. Just want to share my Cavs themed quick panel on my Samsung phone. Go Cavs!!

Can Peyton Watson make a difference as the fifth starter?

The Cavs have been heavily invested in four of their five starters for years -- Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen in the front court with Donovan Mitchell and now James Harden, after a midseason exchange for Darius Garland, in the backcourt. But they've had a rotating cast filling out the last spot next to them -- Dean Wade, Max Strus or De'Andre Hunter, most recently -- all of whom have failed to raise the ceiling of the lineup.

Watson, 24, is coming off his best season with the Nuggets and has the potential to push this group over the edge even more if he can continue his improved 3-point shooting to go along with his defensive chops.

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/50008454/nba-2026-2027-preseason-biggest-question-all-30-teams#cle

What to watch during training camp: Frontcourt depth

Does Cleveland have enough depth if Peyton Watson, Evan Mobley or Jarrett Allen miss time? Allen played 56 games and Watson played 54 last season. During the Cavaliers' postseason, frontcourt reserves Thomas Bryant and Nae'Qwan Tomlin failed to reach five minutes per game. Because of the Watson acquisition, the Cavs have no financial flexibility to add a 15th player or even carry a non-guaranteed player. They are $45,000 below the first apron hard cap.

Dates to watch

Nov. 2: deadline to exercise team option of Jaylon Tyson

Nov. 15: Mario Hezonja's contract becomes guaranteed

Extension candidates

Porter (four years, $95 million; eligible through June 30)

Contract status

• Guaranteed contracts:12
• Partial: 2
• Exhibit 10: 4
• Two-way: 3

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/50061973/nba-preview-2026-27-bobby-marks-training-camp-guide-duren-pistons-lebron-76ers-30-teams#cle

Brought back memories of being there live. Thought id share. Sorry if video quality sucks

Currently, we here in Ohio are without a channel to show the Cavaliers, as well as the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Are there plans to have a new channel in place for the start of the new season? I hope so!

I think we would match up very well with the 2018 Rockets

Obviously, the main battle would be between the two James Hardens, especially considering how much this version of Harden has declined these days.

I think Mitchell is better then Chris Paul Jarrett Allen is better than Clint Capela and obviously Mobley is better than Ryan Anderson

Anyone else concerned about this teams depth? feels light compared to years past, How we feeling?

i think this guy will surprise some people this season

Got home yesterday and was excited to watch the player interviews and wnded up turning it off halfway through Mobleys interview. The sound on all the interviews was absolute garbage and the camera angle looked so amateur - I’m shocked. This is a professional team and it looks/sounds like a high school production. Hey Cavs media - get your shit together. You shit the bed yesterday.

Can the Cavs’ stars click at the same time?

Can the Cavs get all of their stars  — Mitchell, Harden, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen — clicking at the same time in the playoffs? Mobley was perhaps the most maligned Cavs player during the regular season. He told reporters Monday that he spent a lot of time during the offseason working on his offensive game. Health always plays a factor. But unfamiliarity is no longer an excuse.

A nugget from Denver

Cleveland retained its four core players as well as key role players from last season, including Tyson and Sam Merrill. There was widespread speculation during the summer that LeBron James could return for a third stint with the Cavs. Of course, LeBron decided to go farther East, and the Cavs shifted their focus.

“For a lot of reasons, (LeBron returning to the Cavs) made sense,” Mitchell said. “I didn’t think Philly; I thought if he didn’t come here, he’d go to Golden State. At the end of the day, I’m glad we made the move and got (Peyton Watson). I’m excited about that, and I think for us it’s about moving forward and not looking back at that. Now with him in Philly, they’re an opponent; they’ve gotten better. … They’ll be a fierce competitor.”

Read the full takeaways here (free): https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7637632/2026/09/28/cavaliers-nba-media-day-recap-2026/?unlocked_article_code=1.ElE.4F_X.iwh_jucAxOrh&source=emp_shared_article&smid=re-share-ta

I organized an AMA/Q&A with Baron Davis, two-time NBA All Star and actor/producer. He was drafted 3rd overall in the 1999 NBA Draft and went on to play for the Hornets, Warriors, Clippers, Cavaliers, and Knicks. He's recently started producing and acting in films. His new one, Last Shot, is out in theaters this week. He co-stars alongside Jaime Pressley.

It's live here now in r/movies for anyone interested in asking a question:

https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/1wsf40n/hey_reddit_im_baron_davis_former_nba_allstar_and/

He will be back at around 6:30 PM ET today to answer questions. I recommend asking in advance. Please ask there, not here. All questions are much appreciated!

Thank you :)

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TGoETRHtfA

Synopsis: 12-year-old basketball prodigy Caden Isaacs navigates the turbulent waters of grief and adolescence after the sudden death of his father, Darren. Moving to Nashville to live with his estranged mother, Lexi, a driven music executive, Caden struggles to find his place on a new elite basketball team while grappling with the high expectations of those around him. Through intense rivalries, newfound friendships, and the relentless pursuit of excellence, Caden learns to process his pain and rediscover his passion for the game.

Boxscore

Gotta be the best first Nugg of the days when the west coast swing to Denver meant pounding McNuggets

The finnisher with one of the best dunks of the season, in part handing the Nuggs their first loss of the season