Cleveland Cavaliers Media Day Reaction: It's Championship Or Bust in Cleveland, Plus Injury Updates on Darius Garland and Max Strus

On this episode of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham (The Inside Shot, Cleveland Magazine, 92.3 The Fan) provides a comprehensive recap of the Cleveland Cavaliers' Media Day and training camp preparations. He explores the team's heightened championship expectations, with the Cavs now boasting the second-best odds in the NBA. Cunningham analyzes Evan Mobley's offseason improvements, particularly his enhanced ball-handling skills, and discusses potential starting lineup changes, including De'Andre Hunter's likely role. The podcast covers injury updates for key players Darius Garland and Max Strus, with Cunningham predicting Garland's absence from the season opener. He also examines the team's focus on mental toughness following last season's playoff exit and how this experience might fuel their growth. Cunningham offers insights into the Cavaliers' cautious approach to player health and its potential impact on their postseason performance.

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