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In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, Ethan Sands and Jimmy Watkins break down the Cleveland Cavaliers’ ongoing struggles while answering questions from subscribers. They examine the ripple effects of losing Ty Jerome in the offseason, the uneven fit and production of his replacement, Lonzo Ball, and what those issues say about Cleveland’s lack of toughness and physicality on a nightly basis.
The conversation also digs into the defensive limitations of Darius Garland, how those concerns factor into lineup decisions, and the reality that the Cavs’ financial and salary-cap constraints make any meaningful in-season trade difficult. Along the way, the hosts weigh the front office’s public confidence in a roster that has yet to meet expectations — and whether belief alone can stabilize a team still searching for consistency.
The episode closes with a hypothetical discussion about what a true “break the glass” moment could look like, including diving into the breaking news of Trae Young's trade and whether a similar move would actually solve the Cavs’ biggest problems — or simply reshape them.
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By cleveland.com - Advance Local4
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In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, Ethan Sands and Jimmy Watkins break down the Cleveland Cavaliers’ ongoing struggles while answering questions from subscribers. They examine the ripple effects of losing Ty Jerome in the offseason, the uneven fit and production of his replacement, Lonzo Ball, and what those issues say about Cleveland’s lack of toughness and physicality on a nightly basis.
The conversation also digs into the defensive limitations of Darius Garland, how those concerns factor into lineup decisions, and the reality that the Cavs’ financial and salary-cap constraints make any meaningful in-season trade difficult. Along the way, the hosts weigh the front office’s public confidence in a roster that has yet to meet expectations — and whether belief alone can stabilize a team still searching for consistency.
The episode closes with a hypothetical discussion about what a true “break the glass” moment could look like, including diving into the breaking news of Trae Young's trade and whether a similar move would actually solve the Cavs’ biggest problems — or simply reshape them.
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