Locked On Cavs

On today's show, host Chris Manning (@cwmwrites) talks to The Athletic's Duncan Smith (@DuncanSmithNBA) why the Pistons have struggled since the Blake Griffin trade (1:58), how Griffin and Andre Drummond have fit together (16:11) and if the Pistons' playoff hopes are already over (23:11). Twitter/Facebook for the podcast: @LockedOnCavsTwitter/Facebook for Chris: @cwmwritesGuest twitter: @DuncanSmithNBAEmail: lockedoncavs@gmail.comIntro music: bensound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On a news update edition of Locked on Cavaliers, host Chris Manning (@cwmwrites) is joined by Justin Rowan (@cavsanada) from Fear the Sword and The Chase Down podcast to discuss Tristan Thompson's ankle injury, Larry Nance likely becoming starter and what tactical challenges this presents the Cavs. Twitter/Facebook: @LockedOnCavsHost Twitter/Facebook: @cwmwrites Guest Twitter: @cavsandaEmail: lockedoncavs@gmail.comIntro music: bensound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, host Chris Manning (@cwmwrites) talks to Ashley Bastock (@AshleyBastock42) and Spencer Davies (@SpinDavies) about why the Cavs' defense was bad against the Nuggets, Richard Jefferson's return to Cleveland and J.R. Smith's return from suspension. Twitter/Facebook: @LockedOnCavsEmail: lockedoncavs@gmail.comIntro music: bensound.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, host Chris Manning (@cwmwrites) answers questions about the Cavs' rotation, defensive issues, if the team needs to add a big man and more. Intro music: bensound.comTwitter/Facebook: @LockedOnCavsEmail: lockedoncavs@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, host Chris Manning (@cwmwrites) and 92.3's Alex Hooper (@lexhooper) talk about George Hill’s best game as a Cavalier (2:09) in the Cavs' win over the Nets, Rodney Hood's monster fourth quarter (9:01), how the Cavs survived when LeBron James sat (14:18) and more. Intro music: bensound.comEmail: lockedoncavs@gmail.comTwitter/Facebook: @LockedOnCavs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What's up with Tristan Thompson, and how is he best used moving forward with Larry Nance Jr. around? On today's show, host Chris Manning (@cwmwrites) talks to The Athletic's David Zavac (@davidzavac) about the difference between Thompson now and when he was at his best (2:05), whether starting Nance over him makes sense (16:35) and what his ideal role is on the Cavs once Kevin Love returns (27:14). Twitter/Facebook: @LockedOnCavsIntro music: bensound.comEmail: lockedoncavs@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's podcast, host Chris Manning (@cwmwrites) talks to Bleacher Report's Greg Swartz (@CavsGregBR) about what went all wrong in the second half for the Cavs (2:05), the adjustments Tyronn Lue made and why they didn't work (8:15) and how Tristan Thompson and Larry Nance Jr. were effective in different (16:41) and more. Twitter/Facebook: @LockedOnCavsEmail: lockedoncavs@gmail.comIntro music: bensoud.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, host Chris Manning (@cwmwrites) talks to Locked on Raptors host Sean Woodley (@WoodleySean) about the state of the Eastern Conference, how the Cavs and Raptors currently stack up and more. Intro music: bensound.comEmail: lockedoncavs@gmail.comTwitter/Facebook: @LockedOnCavs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, host Chris Manning (@cwmwrites) talks to The Step Back's Jeff Seigel about the Cavs' cap space going forward, what Rodney Hood and Larry Nance's best contract looks like going forward and more. Intro music: bensound.comTwitter/Facebook: @LockedOnCavsEmail: lockedoncavs@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, host Chris Manning (@cwmwrites) talks to Spencer Davies (@SpinDavies) of the Basketball Insiders about where the Cavs stand at the All-Star break, Cedi Osman entering the starting lineup, Larry Nance's dunk contest odds and more.Intro music: bensound.comTwitter/Facebook: @LockedOnCavsEmail: lockedoncavs@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, host Chris Manning (@cwmwrites) talks about the value of the Nets pick after the trade deadline, what the buyout market looks like for the Cavs and which of the new acquisitions will help most against the Warriors. Intro music: bensound.comEmail: lockedoncavs@gmail.comTwitter/Facebook: @LockedOnCavs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, host Chris Manning (@cwmwrites) recaps the Cavs' 120-112 win over the Thunder by offering three takeaways from the Cavs' latest win Player grades for Fear the Sword: https://www.fearthesword.com/2018/2/13/17010748/cleveland-cavaliers-oklahoma-city-thunder-player-gradesIntro music: bensound.comTwitter/Facebook: @LockedOnCavsEmail: lockedoncavs@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, host Chris Manning (@cwmwrites) talks to ESPN Cleveland's Jordan Zirm about the Cavs' busy deadline day, why keeping the Nets pick matters and more. Intro music: bensound.comTwitter/Facebook: @LockedOnCavsEmail: lockedoncavs@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the first of two shows today, host Chris Manning (@cwmwrites) talks to Locked on Jazz host David Locke on what the Cavs are getting in Rodney Hood and George Hill and then is joined by Locked on Lakers host Anthony Irwin (@AnthonyIrwinLA) to talk about about Larry Nance Jr. and Jordan Clarkson will bring to the Cavs. Intro music: bensound.comEmail: lockedoncavs@gmail.comTwitter/Facebook: @LockedOnCavs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, host Chris Manning (@cwmwrites) answers Facebook questions about the Cavs' approach to the trade deadline, if Rudy Gobert is an attainable asset and what a possible deal with Dewayne Dedmon would look like.Twitter/Facebook: @LockedOnCavsEmail: lockedoncavs@gmail.comIntro music: bensound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, host Chris Manning (@cwmwrites) talks to Bleacher Report's Greg Swartz (@CavsGregBR) about what's going on with Isaiah Thomas, if the Cavs could reasonably trade him, how the Cavs will approach the trade deadline and more.Email: lockedoncavs@gmail.comTwitter/Facebook: @LockedOnCavsIntro music: bensound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, host Chris Manning (@cwmwrites) talks to Trevor Magnotti (@IllegalScreens) from The Step Back and Fear the Sword about what the Nets pick is really worth, what the Cavs should do with it at the trade deadline and breakdown some of the prospects that may be available in the back end of the lottery. Intro music: bensond.comTwitter/Facebook: @LockedOnCavsEmail: lockedoncavs@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Kevin Love set to miss time with a hand injury, how will the Cavs react? On today's show, host Chris Manning (@cwmwrites) discuss what lineup adjustments the Cavs will make, how it impacts their trade deadline plans and more with Jeff Siegel (@jgsiegel) from The Step Back, Peachtree Hoops and more. Twitter/Facebook: @LockedOnCavsEmail: @lockedoncavsIntro music bensound.com  B/R article mentioned in the podcast: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2756488-cavs-front-office-mistakes-pushing-lebron-and-co-to-breaking-point  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a breaking news podcast, host Chris Manning (@cwmwrites) reacts to Kevin Love's hand injury.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, host Chris Manning (@cwmwrites) talks to Sports Illustrated Kellen's Becoats (@KellenBecoats) about Blake Griffin being traded to the Pistons, the weirdness of Isaiah Thomas not playing the fourth quarter Saturday and what the Cavs have to do before next week's trade deadline. Intro music: bensound.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices