Cavs basketball is back!  Ja Morant torches the Cavs, but there is a ton to be optimistic about. Jarrett Allen goes 11/11 from the floor, Evan Mobley stuffs the stat sheet, Osman looks solid, and Garland puts together a good second half.  Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, recaps it all, and discusses Collin Sexton's stalled extension talks, and why Cavs fans should not be worried.  Plus, other observations from around the NBA.

(2:32) Jarrett Allen's incredible opening night showing
(4:11) Evan Mobley stuffs the stat sheet in his debut
(6:05) Cavs fight back in the 3rd, only to lose it in the 4th
(6:45) Lauri Markkanen debuts as the starting SF
(7:22) Sexton's lack of extension should not worry Cavs fans
(14:06) Lauri's role on the Cavs this season, and if he's the answer at SF
(16:58) Did Game 1 raise your expecations?
(17:43) Observations from across the league (Jonas, NAW, KPJ, Poole, Giannis, Barnes, Larry)

Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, is talking the Cavs excellent showing against the Bulls.  With no Garland and Sexton, we got to see Rubio at the helm of a giant lineup featuring Allen, Mobley, and Lauri in the starting unit.  Best of all, IT ACTUALLY WORKED!  Is Lauri at small forward a real thing?  How good is the Cavs bench unit this year.  Evan Mobley continues to take massive leaps forward in his development, and Windler may cut into Okoro's minutes.  It's a very positive Fear The Fro' podcast leading into this Indigenous People's Day.

(0:00) Cavs roll out a massive lineup vs. the Bulls and Lauri beats up on his old squad
(2:45) The Ricky Rubio led second unit is going to be dangerous
(6:31) Is Lauri Markkanen at small forward a legitimate option longterm?
(9:31) Evan Mobley raises the floor of everyone, has best game yet
(12:01) The Larry Nance deal looks way more justifiable after this preseason
(15:54) The questions we've answered this preseason and the ones we still have

Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, is here to celebrate Dylan Windler and his strong showing (4/5 from deep) for the Cavaliers in the loss against the Pacers.  Ricky Rubio continues his strong bench play, and Lauri Markkanen is heating up.  Where does Dean Wade fit into the rotation?  Finally, those Pacers and Sixers trade rumors look a lot better if you were watching Malcolm Brogdon and his stellar showing against the Cavs (12/14 for 27 points).

(0:00) Dylan Windler and the Cavs bench bunch shine
(9:34) Brogdon showed out vs. the Cavs, Sixers trade rumors
(12:12) Isaac Okoro is struggling, hasn't asserted himself

The Cavs and Bulls squared off to start the 2021 preseason!  Javonte Green may be the greatest player the world has ever seen.  We pick up the pieces and talk about the positives, from 3rd quarter Evan Mobley, to the Rubio and Love duo.  Bob also dives into the Ben Simmons news from Kyle Neubeck, and speculates on how the Kyrie Irving situation will play out.

(0:00) Cavs vs. Bulls recap
(4:39) Evan Mobley was a bright spot
(9:57) Rubio was a steady vet presence
(11:37) Ben Simmons worried he won't recoup his fine money
(15:52) Kyrie vaccine situation still unresolved and comments are scarce
(20:38) Ayton and the Suns at a contract extension stalemate

Training camp is here for the Cavaliers!  Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, dives into all the media day sound, and things we learned from the press availability of Koby Altman, JB Bickerstaff, Evan Mobley, Kevin Love, Collin Sexton, and others.  Then we discuss Ben Simmons no show at Sixers media, and how Kyrie Irving's vaccination stance is impacting the Nets.  

(0:16) Cavs media day takeaways with sound and reaction
(2:30) Huge expectations for Darius Garland
(3:40) JB Bickerstaff on running more and using Mobley for wing minutes
(9:09) Koby gets a Simmons question
(11:19) Jarrett Allen is beefing up and his 2021-22 numbers (a prediction)
(13:47) Simmons skips 76ers Media Day
(26:57) Kyrie Irving and his vaccination drama

Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, opens the show with the most recent Adrian Wojnarowski tweets about Ben Simmons refusal to report to camp.  We discuss the difficulties of trades built around Ben Simmons and John Wall, and why the Cavs need to be very certain in any trade that sends away their young players or draft assets.  Then Bob gets into Iggy's appearance on The Breakfast Club, and the never ending excuses about Draymond's suspension.  We talk about Mobley's Road Trippin' interview with RJ, Channing, and Allie Clifton, and finally we handicap the East and reconcile Bob's playoff expectations with Vegas over/unders.

(0:15) - Ben Simmons informs Sixers he's not showing up at camp
(6:32) - Cavs only get one swing at a massive star trade in this rebuild.
(9:45) - The difficulties Houston will face in moving John Wall
(14:38) - Evan Mobley's appearance on Road Trippin’
(16:16) - Iggy is still making excuses for the 2016 Finals Loss with Charlamagne and The Breakfast Club
(19:06) - Kyrie Irving's perception amongst fellow players
(22:37) - Vegas predictions for the Cavs 2021-22 Season

Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, returns to breakdown the Cavs addition of Denzel Valentine, Kevin Pangos, and Ricky Rubio's recent comments about his trade to Cleveland.  Then Bob gets into why any Ben Simmons trade to Cleveland is risky.  What are fair expectations we as fans are allowed to have of 200 million dollar players?  Should the way Simmons/Klutch are treating Philadelphia scare the Cavs away?  Bob discusses the comments by Shaq, Charles Barkley and Brian Windhorst on the Ben Simmons situation.

(1:29) Denzel Valentine joins the Cavs, Dotson departs
(5:48) Isaiah Hartenstein joins the Clippers
(7:12) Kevin Pangos joins the Cavs from the Euroleague
(9:07) Rubio didn't want to be in Cleveland? Will he be traded?
(11:58) Simmons approach to getting out of Philadelphia
(15:04) Does Simmons make Cleveland a playoff team?
(18:02) It's not a straight up Simmons for Sexton proposal
(19:50) Simmons says "It's not my job to fix my trade value"
(23:09) Shaq's comments on the Big Podcast with Shaq and Charles Barkley
(24:35) Barkley jokes about Simmons trade value
(27:34) Simmons contract suggests a holdout per Brian Windhorst

Another episode of the Fear the 'Fro podcast, with Bob Schmidt of Fox Sports Radio on this Labor Day!  Today, Bob covers the Cavs addition of Tacko Fall, and the Ben Simmons saga in Philadelphia.  Is Rich Paul doing right by his client? What rumors regarding Ben Simmons deals sound most realistic?

(0:41) - Cavs add Tacko Fall to the big man mix
(2:33) - Ben Simmons wants out of Philadelphia
(4:33) - Cavs proposals for Simmons built around Sexton
(6:00) - The problem with having multiple Klutch players, and Tyrese Maxey
(12:26) - Whose to blame for Ben Simmons' struggles
(16:23) - Joel Embiid's twitter comments on the Simmons' saga
(19:38) - How the Sixers can handle Simmons' demands
(21:37) - Ben Simmons trade packages that are most appealing

Larry Nance Jr.'s time in Cleveland has ended.  We deep dive into the trade that sent Larry to Portland, and brought Finland's pride and joy, Lauri Markkanen to the Cavs.  Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, discusses Lauri's fit alongside Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley, and well as why now was the time the Cavs chose to trade Larry.  The Cavs can learn from watching how the Bulls handled Lauri's free agency, and Kevin Love appears to be in Cleveland for awhile longer.  

(1:14) The Cavs have moved Larry Nance Jr., Cleveland fans are upset 
(5:51) The 3-man balance of Allen, Mobley, and Markkanen
(8:43) "But Nance is better and cheaper than Markkanen!"
(10:25) Larry worked with the Cavs front office to make this trade happen
(11:45) Why Lauri was the option the Cavs pursued with the Larry trade chip
(14:45) Mobley's job is to fill Larry's void 
(15:45) Better to trade Larry sooner rather than later
(19:15) The trade was the only avenue to acquire guys with value in excess of the MLE
(20:37) Larry Nance Jr. wins in this trade
(21:51) The Bulls reap the rewards of a market devoid of cap space 
(23:35) The lessons the Cavs can learn from the Bulls
(26:05) Larry Nance Jr.'s letter to the fans
(26:55) Kevin Love buyout rumors and Bob's outlook on his future

Larry Nance Jr. has been traded!  The Cavs have brought in Lauri Markkanen on a 4 year, 67 million dollar deal.  Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, gives his brief, immediate reaction to the deal in this emergency pod.