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Early Opponent Preview: Atlanta Hawks with Brad Rowland Sep 15, 2026

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On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham is joined by Brad Rowland of Locked On Hawks to preview how the Atlanta Hawks and Cleveland Cavaliers compare entering the upcoming NBA season. The guys talk about whether the Hawks are in the same tier as the Cavs, what to expect from rising star Jalen Johnson and much more.

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The Optimistic, Pessimistic and Realistic Views on the Cleveland Cavaliers This Season Sep 14, 2026

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On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham discusses the potential outcomes this season for the Cleveland Cavaliers. He begins the show by talking about what would need to happen for the Cavs to be a better team this season than they were last year, including an emergence of Peyton Watson, a return to form for Evan Mobley and more. Next, Danny explores what could go wrong for the Cavs and what could cause them to be a worse team than last season.

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Discussing Which Members of the Cleveland Cavaliers Are Under the Most Pressure With John Karalis Sep 11, 2026

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On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham joins John Karalis (Locked On Celtics) to break down the latest with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The guys discuss who is under the most pressure in Cleveland this season, what a successful year looks like and much more.

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Early Opponent Preview: Washington Wizards with Ben Strober Sep 10, 2026

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On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham is joined by Ben Strober of Locked On Wizards to discuss the new-look Washington Wizards. The guys discuss Washington’s summer, which included landing AJ Dybantsa with the top overall pick in the NBA Draft. The guys also talk about Trae Young and Anthony Davis and how they might fit into the team this season.

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Early Opponent Preview: Toronto Raptors with Sean Woodley Sep 09, 2026

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On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham is joined by Sean Woodley of Locked On Raptors to breakdown how the Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors compare to each other after this offseason. The guys discuss the Kawhi Leonard trade that still hasn’t gone through, the emergence of Scottie Barnes and where the weak spots for the Raptors still remain after their playoff loss to the Cavaliers.

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Early Opponent Preview: Orlando Magic with Philip Rossman-Reich Sep 08, 2026

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On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham is joined by Philip Rossman-Reich of Locked On Magic to break down how the Orlando Magic and Cleveland Cavaliers compare to each other entering this season. The guys talk about whether the Magic can make it work with Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, what new head coach Sean Sweeney can do to fix the Magic and how Orlando may need to pivot out of this era.

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Will The Cleveland Cavaliers Win 50 Games Again? Featuring Matt Fontana Sep 03, 2026

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On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham is joined by Matt Fontana (Locked On Buckeyes, 97.1 The Fan, ESPN Radio) to break down the betting outlook for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the upcoming season. The guys begin the show by talking about the win total for the Cavs, set at 48.5 this season by FanDuel. Danny and Matt debate whether or not the Cavs will reach 50 wins this season, which seed they will be in the Eastern Conference playoffs, how many All-Stars the team will have. Finally, to wrap up the show the guys talk about Matt’s new show on the network, Locked On Buckeyes.

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Reacting to the Cleveland Cavaliers New TV Deal and Who Will Grab the Final Roster Spot? Sep 02, 2026

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On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham discusses the new broadcast deal that was announced by the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday morning. Danny begins the show by talking about the team’s announcement that they’re partnering with DAZN to broadcast games locally. He highlights the changes that Cavs fans can expect, both in good and bad ways for this upcoming season. Next, Danny talks about the team’s salary cap situation and how he expects the final roster spots to play out. Finally, Danny talks about where the Cavs fit into a competitive Eastern Conference and whether or not Kenny Atkinson is on the hot seat.

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Early Opponent Preview: Detroit Pistons With Ku Khahil Sep 01, 2026

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On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham is joined by Ku Khahil (Locked On Pistons) to discuss how the Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons compare to each other. The guys talk about Jalen Duren’s restricted free agency, what’s next for Ausar Thompson and Cade Cunningham plus what would make the season successful in Detroit.

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Early Opponent Preview: Indiana Pacers with Tony East Aug 31, 2026

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On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham is joined by Tony East (Locked On Pacers) to give an early preview of the Indiana Pacers. The guys talk about Indiana’s lost season last year, how they matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the health of Tyrese Haliburton entering this season.

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