The Cleveland Cavaliers are heading into the 2025-26 NBA season with renewed belief and expectations of a deep playoff run. After a strong regular season last year and a disappointing second-round exit, the franchise is determined to capitalize on a prime opportunity in the Eastern Conference.

With a core built around Donovan Mitchell , Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen, the Cavaliers finished 64-18 and entered the playoffs as one of the East’s top contenders. Despite sweeping the Miami Heat in the first round, they stumbled in the conference semifinals against the Indiana Pacers. This offseason, Cleveland added Lonzo Ball and Larry Nance Jr. to boost physicality, shooting, and clutch delivery.

“There’s a lot of confidence from Kenny [Atkinson], and there’s a lot of co

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