“As the Cavs look to take the next step in their maturation — a first-round exit in 2023, back-to-back second-round exits in 2024 and 2025, and a conference-finals exit in 2026 — they will have the benefit of a full training camp and regular season with this core together. Last season, Harden had to learn on the fly after joining the Cavs at the trade deadline, and Watson now joins the squad ready to build off his career year in 2025-26.”
@bmartin4224 examines Cleveland’s biggest storylines as they aim for the top of the East in 2026-27.