The Chase Down: A Cleveland Cavaliers Pod

Justin and Carter discuss the last two games for the Cavs and try to use them to get a better sense of where the team is at. What issues can be attributed to effort, chemistry, and what may be a lingering pain point for the team moving forward. As well as who has stepped up, the positive strides on the offensive end, and the upside of their younger pieces.

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Justin and Carter discuss the Cavs wins over the Nets and Timberwolves, and the thrilling debut of Meleek Thomas. They take a look at how the team has performed through three games, where they can improve, as well as what has been working. 

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Justin and Carter react to the Cavs failing to maintain their lead over the Philadelphia 76ers. They discuss some of the recurring issues the team has had that showed up in this loss, as well as how their path to building the initial lead provides reasons for optimism this season. 

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Justin and Carter put a bow on the preseason. Taking a look at who the standouts were, what may translate to the regular season, and what the team will need to clean up when the games matter. As well as other trends worth monitoring. 

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Justin and Carter discuss the Cavs first preseason game against the Boston Celtics. Diving into how the starters functioned without James Harden, how Peyton Watson, Mario Hezonja, and Meleek Thomas looked in their Cavs debuts. As well as what this game could mean for the training camp battles they've been keeping their eyes on. 

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Justin and Carter discuss the Cavs 2026 Media Day. Highlighting the noteworthy comments from the team and discuss what it might mean for the upcoming season.

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Justin and Carter are joined by Jason Timpf of Hoops Tonight to discuss what he thinks of the Cavs heading into the 2026-27 season, and where they stand in the Eastern Conference.

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Justin and Carter share their thoughts on who the best teams are in the Eastern Conference, and how the Cavs fit in to the larger picture. 

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Danny Cunningham of Locked on Cavs and The Inside Shot joins Justin to share his thoughts on how the Cavs should approach next season. They discuss how possible it is for the team to strike the balance between prioritizing development, and winning regular season games. As well as what an ideal hierarchy would be.

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Justin and Carter discuss the new broadcast home for the Cavs before diving into listener questions!

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