Locked On Cavs

On this episode of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham (The Inside Shot, Cleveland Magazine, 92.3 The Fan) critically examines the Cleveland Cavaliers' disappointing exit from the 2025 NBA playoffs. He describes the team's performance as a "catastrophic failure" and discusses the potential need for changes in the roster and mentality, questioning the future of the "Core Four" (Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, Darius Garland, and Jarrett Allen). Cunningham emphasizes the importance of owning this failure and using it as motivation for future success, highlighting Donovan Mitchell's leadership and accountability. The episode also explores the Cavaliers' championship window and the pressure on General Manager Koby Altman to make strategic offseason moves, drawing comparisons to teams like the Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns. Concluding with respect for Mitchell's performance and attitude, Cunningham suggests that his approach makes him the right face for the franchise moving forward.Check out Danny’s Substack, The I