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EPISODE · Feb 19, 2026 · 51 MIN

Should the Cavs shut down Max Strus for the season? Hey, Chris!

from Wine and Gold Talk Podcast · host cleveland.com - Advance Local

In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, Ethan Sands and Chris Fedor discuss the Cleveland Cavaliers' outlook for the final 27 games of the season. They begin by addressing the injury status of Max Strus, noting his lengthy and uncertain recovery from a foot injury. The conversation then shifts to how the team will integrate returning players like Evan Mobley and new acquisitions like James Harden and Dennis Schröder. They conclude with a discussion dedicated to potential lineup combinations and the evolving roles of big men Jarrett Allen and Mobley, debating who should be the team's closing center based on recent performance and matchups. The hosts conclude that the addition of James Harden fundamentally changes the team's needs, reducing the pressure on Mobley to be a primary offensive star and altering the team's defensive strategy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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