EPISODE · Dec 15, 2025 · 20 MIN
Is it time to hit the panic button on the Cavs' season?
from Wine and Gold Talk Podcast · host cleveland.com - Advance Local
In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk Podcast, Ethan Sands discusses the Cleveland Cavaliers' disappointing 119-111 overtime loss to the Charlotte Hornets. The host expresses concern over the team's inconsistent habits, questionable coaching decisions by Kenny Atkinson, and over-reliance on Donovan Mitchell. The discussion highlights the team's struggles against weaker opponents, the impact of injuries to Evan Mobley and Darius Garland, and the failure to establish a consistent identity a third of the way into the season. Despite public statements from players and coaches downplaying any crisis, the episode argues that the team's performance, particularly going scoreless in overtime, is a significant cause for alarm. The conversation also touches on potential moves at the upcoming trade deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk Podcast, Ethan Sands discusses the Cleveland Cavaliers' disappointing 119-111 overtime loss to the Charlotte Hornets. The host expresses concern over the team's inconsistent habits, questionable coaching decisions by Kenny Atkinson, and over-reliance on Donovan Mitchell. The discussion highlights the team's struggles against weaker opponents, the impact of injuries to Evan Mobley and Darius Garland, and the failure to establish a consistent identity a third of the way into the season. Despite public statements from players and coaches downplaying any crisis, the episode argues that the team's performance, particularly going scoreless in overtime, is a significant cause for alarm. The conversation also touches on potential moves at the upcoming trade deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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