Bleav in Cavs
Bleav in Cavs with Luke Williams is your go-to podcast for all things Cleveland Cavaliers. Hosted by sports analyst and passionate Cavs voice Luke Williams, this show delivers in-depth coverage of every game, breaking news, trade rumors, and player storylines shaping the future of the Wine and Gold. Luke brings sharp analysis and authentic fan perspective to keep you locked in all season long. Whether you’re tracking playoff pushes, draft prospects, or offseason moves, Bleav in Cavs offers insider insight, expert breakdowns, and engaging conversations for die-hard Cavs fans everywhere.
Donovan Mitchell Falls Short in Cavs Road Loss to Hawks
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The Cavs hit another bump on the road with a loss to the Hawks. With the Cavs still winless on the road some questions have started to form.
/ Cavs fall to 0-2 on road
/ Mixed communications, Tyson and Mitchell fall short
/ Stunning first quarter, disappointing ending
/ The Updates
/ Luke's Silver linings
-Cavs limit turnovers
-Mario
-Sam Merrill
/ Cavs continue away steak against the Bucks
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Cavs Comback Late Against Wizards - Improve to 3-0 at Home
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The Cavs are back in the swing of the regular season and have found a way to comback and beat the Wizards in the second half. Led by the 3 point shooting of Evan Mobley, and a strong front 5, the Cavs make it happen. The question is if this team can stay healthy, could their ceiling be a championship?
/ Cavs move to 3-0 at home, take down Wizards
/ Mobley leads off scoring with hot hand
/ Rebound difference creates late game surge
/ The Updates
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First Preseason Game of 2026 - Player Grades and More
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/ Cavs lose first preseason game
/ Communication struggles
/ Same story on defense
/ No alarm bells
/ How did the new guys play out
/ Up next against Orlando
After a long summer of changes and trades the Cavs are finally able to showcase their product. In a game where most of the usual starters don't break 20+ minutes, the Cavs still struggled with defense. Along with a few issues on communication, the Cavs actually played a pretty good game without the 4th quarter so...
2026 Cavs Media Day Highlights
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/ Individual Statements
/ 13 Man Rotation
/ Young Guys
/ How does Watson Fit In?
/ Headed to Spain
The Cavs are about to be back in the full swing of things with their first preseason game being on October 8th. We got to hear some details about what the team looks like including newly married Mitchell, Hard, and all of the veterans. The most important thing: who actually is the go to roster, and how will that change in the season.
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NBA Cup Groups Revealed: The Cavs Are in For it
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The NBA cup is rolling around and this year is headed to Indy. The Cavs have a really tough group and will need to work hard to top it. However, this could give us a great look of what the Cavs look like in playoffs mode.
/ NBA Cup Groups
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Cavs 10 Man Rotation Finalized
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The Cavs have dealt 3 trades over the past week and it is time to break them all down. With the trades comes a big re-signing of veteran James Harden who we also have an update on his crimes. We also take another look at Clevelands finacials and how they managed to get below the secon apron.
/ Schroder for Tre Mann
/ Max Strus + Tre Mann for Watson + Whitmore
/ James Harden News + Deal
/ Cavs Salary
/ The Cavs 10 man rotation
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Mitchell Ties the Knot, Team USA Speculations, Trade Rumors, and More!
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/ Rumored trade of Mobley
/ Jonathan Kuminga
/ Team USA
/ Donovan Mitchell
A look at the trade rumors with both Evan Mobely and Jonathan Kominga. We check out the team USA olympic speuclations and talk about how they could be misleading. Finally we get a heartfelt ending as Donovan Mitchell unlocks the marriage sidequest.
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Mario Hezonja Joins the Cavs
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The cavs have chose their final man for their roster on the upcoming season (assuming Harden resigns). The man is Mario Hezonja, a Euroleague Champion, MVP, and 31 year old veteran. We break down his time from birth to the NBA, struggles in the game in the states, then his resurgance to come back.
/ Mario's early career
/ Struggles and a jump back to Euro champ and MVP
/ Potential downsides and upsides
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NBA Summer League 2026 - Meleek Thomas' Breakout and More
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The NBA Summer league has come and gone with each team getting a chance to play at minimum 5 games of basketball. This mostly consisted of NBA rookies, and g-leaguers from the respective 30 teams. We break down the Cavs performance, how they ended on a high note, and the true breakout of star Meleek Thomas.
/ NBA Summer League format
/ Cleveland ends summer league with 3-game win streak
/ Maleek Thomas stats and honors
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LeBron Chooses Philly: What That Means For Cleveland
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So LeBron James has made his decision and is headed to the city of brotherly love. On the surface it seems like a resonable decision to play for a championship caliber team. However, with Bron taking a MASSIVE pay cut, could he have been an option in Cleveland?
/ LeBron picks Philly
/ Was he even an option in Cleveland?
/ Does this change the next season for the Cavs?
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2026 Draft Breakdown
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The Cavs have made some moves and brought in a few new players to their roster. With the draft selects we look at their history and how they possibly fit in. Alongside the gains the Cavs lose 2 players who were pivotal from the bench side of things. The final question on the show is how can LeBron fit in the Cavs money situation.
/ 2026 NBA Draft Class
/ Offseason Losses
/ The LeBron Problem
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Cleveland Cavs 25-26 Season Review
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It is time to crack open the case of the Cleveland Cavs and how they performed on the year. From pre-season expectations to massive rosters moves, to the money left in the bank account, did the Cavs live up to expectations? Or could there be more questions to ask?
/ Who won the trade war?
/ Preseason expectations
/ The regular season: a tale of two teams
/ The postseason run
/ Awards and money
/ End of season silver linings<...
The Reverse Sweep: How the Cavs Can Do the Impossible
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The Cavs completely wasted a game 1 chance to close out an early series advantage. Now they face the iron price: win four straight or your season is over. There is a lot of moving pieces on this team. One is for sure, the Cavs have to find a way to shutdown Brunson and Towns while shooting better from the free throw and 3 point lines. There is a way, but is there the will.
/ The updates
/ How it happened: Round 3, game 3 highlights
/ Luke's Silver Linings
-Max...
Ohio Beats Michigan Like Usual - Conference Final Ideal Matchups
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Jarrett Allen goes beast mode for the second straight game 7 in his career as the Cavs demolish the Detroit Pistons. The Cavs have broken through the barrier of the second round and a lot of pressure is off the shoulders of Donovan Mitchell. Now the biggest question of them all, how far can they go?
/ The updates
/ How it happened: Round 2, game 7 highlights
/ Luke's Silver Linings
-Defense to shut down Cunningham
-Jarrett Allen's game 7s have been incredible
-Turning up the physical game<...
Mitchell Drops GOAT Performance as Cavs Take Game 4
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In a game that started out rocky, Donovan Mitchell rocks Detroit's world. The superstar performance is enough to pickup the Cavs 2nd game of the series. The question now is do the Cavs have it in them to actually win a road game in this playoffs? Or will the struggles to win games in the playoffs continue for the starting lineup.
/ The updates
/ How it happened: Round 2, game 4 highlights
/ Luke's Silver Linings
-Mitchell is THE man
-A historic, incredible second half
-Some great...
Just. Find. 115.
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Harden finds a way to clutch after all the criticism through the first two games. Mitchell drops a 35 point bomb on the head of Detroit. Now the questions fall to game number 4 as the Cavs will try and go back to back and even up the series. The biggest but most simple question is there: Cavs the Cavs hit 115 points, or will they result to a losing turtle shell nature of a gameplan.
/ The updates
/ How it happened: Round 2, game 3 highlights
/ Luke's Silver Linings
-Mitchell...
Is James Harden a Playoffs Liability? A Must Win Game 3 and How to Win it
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To define the series against Detroit, you have to look at the many chances the Cavs have had to win. Multiple 4th quarter comebacks that fell on their face, multiple games shooting awful from 3, and now multiple games where Harden is behind the play. The Cavs realistically need to win the next two games at home or they are in trouble. We break down the injuries and important players for the comeback to happen.
/ The updates
/ How it happened: Round 2, game 2 highlights
/ Luke's Silver Linings
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Sam Merrill INJURED in Game 1 - Can Spida Lead Them to an Even Series?
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We get a first look at the Cavs and what they have to offer versus the rival Detroit team. They lose game one, and had a lot of chances to try and change the result. However, their 3 point shooting, free throw shooting, and some of the bench members stepped up. Can they keep it up, or will they be down 0-2 after tonight.
/ The updates
/ How it happened: Round 2, game 1 highlights
/ Luke's Silver Linings
-The Max Strus effect
-Free throw line delivered in rare...
Predicting Every Series Result in the 2026 NBA Playoffs 2nd Round
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Those crazy kids have done it. It may have taken 7 games, but the Cavs beat the Raptors and move onto the second round to play Detriot. We break down how the Cavs were able to get it done in game 7, along with what the second round bracket looks like. Although unfavored we talk about the Cavs chances to make it to Donovan Mitchell's first conference finals.
/ The updates
/ How it happened: Game seven highlights
/ Luke's Silver Linings
-The rebound game and Allen
-The best...
Cavs Look to Avoid Game 7 DEBACLE, Can Harden Perform Against Toronto?
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Every single team has won when playing games at home in the Cavs v Raptors series. However, this time around it is win or go home. In a series filled with dissapointing finishes can the Cavs find strength and power through their big 3: Harden, Mobley, and Mitchell.
/ The updates:
/ How it happened: Game six highlights
/ Luke's Silver Linings
Mobley has another phenomenal game
Allen does most of his work
2nd half comeback
/ Game 7: The season hinges on one single performance, can...
Game 4 Was a Clown Show, Can the Cavs Reverse Course?
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The Cavs really could not find their offense when it came to game number 4. Now they have lost 2 straight and have been toppeled to the back foot. Does the ship have enough headwind to reverse or will they go plummeting into the rocks of a playoff elimination.
/ The updates:
/ How it happened: Game four highlights
/ Luke's Silver Linings
-Merrill from the bench
-defense did its job
-Create the opportunities in the 4th
/ Game 5: Someone is getting to series point
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Quickley OUT For the SERIES - Cleveland Needs STRUCTURE Going Into G4
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The Cavs lose their first game of the series versus the Raptors. Is it the end of the world? Not yet. But it sure was the ugliest game of basketball the cavs have played in the postseason in a while. So the question is, can Harden and Mitchell reign things back in? Can the bench including Tyson make a difference? And can the Cavs find a way to put the hot hand of Barnes down?
/ The updates:
/ How it happened: Game three highlights
/ Luke's Silver Linings<...
Historic Playoff Back to Back and a Toronto Team That is All Figured Out
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The crazy kids have done it again, and the big three look unstopable. Not only was the offense looking good with accuracy above 50% for 4 members of the starting lineup. But the defense looks as crazy good as ever toppling their regular season steal margin. If the Cavs can win just one more game in toronto they can put them down into a position no NBA team has ever some back from, and we have the blueprint for them to do it.
/ The updates:
/ How it happened: Game two...
Mitchell Goes MASSIVE, Strus is HIM, Cavs Win Game 1 vs. Raptors - But Can They Repeat it?
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The playoffs have officially started up! Cleveland gets back and recovers from injury, finially showing us the ceiling of this team. Not only did the big stars step up, but they had help from everywhere. The scoring was explosive, and the paint offense and defense stepped up. Now we look to game 2, and a possible 2-0 start for the Cavs.
/ The updates:
/ How it happened: Game one highlights
/ Luke's Silver Linings
-Mitchell plays to his ceiling
-Max. Strus.
-Harden locks in a double-double +...
Is Round 1 Truly a NIGHTMARE Matchup for the Cavs? (ft. Gabe Eaker)
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Playoffs Time! Cavs vs. Raptors - History and How We Got Here
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After a good start, a shaky December, and one of the best Februarys in the history of the franchise. The Cavs have earned themself the #4 seed and will play the Toronto Raptors in the first round. We break down the final 3 games of the season. We also take a look at the laundry list of injuries, and how the cavs have to perform to win in the playoffs.
/ The Updates:
/ How it happened - the road to playoffs
/ Giving important players...
Cavs Secure a Playoff Spot! Why Cleveland Was the True Trade Deadline Winners
Through turmoil and attrition, the Cavs have found a way to lock a playoff spot (and a top 4 playoff spot at that). We break down the win last night against the Grizzlies, and how a high scoring offense may help them in playoffs. The IR report looks ugly, but with only 3 games left to go, can the Cavs find a way to get healthy in playoffs.
/ The Updates
/ How it happened - MEM Grizzlies on the road
/ How the Cavs were the true winners at the trade deadline
/ Standings: Cavs guaranteed...
Why Cleveland's Bench Will Help Them Win Playoffs
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The Cavs suffer a brutal loss to the team they just walloped in Dallas. Now the time is to ask, is it just injuries that are causing problems for the Cavs? Or is there a deeper problem we should be worried about? Taking a look at the dangerous knife edge the cavs are playing late in the season. We also ask questions about how good the bench truly is for the Cavs.
/ The Updates
/ How it happened - DAL Mavericks at home
/ The Bench Game, How...
Once in 30 Years Game for Cleveland; Cavs Inch Closer to Playoffs
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The Cavs vs. Mavs might be fun to say, but it was more fun for the eyes of the Cavs fans. They demolish there way through the first game of a home in home with few mistakes like the free throw line. Another new starting lineup brings up questions about injuries. Harden keeps it consistent while Mobley scores the rock from inside while the Cavs bury them from points in the paint.
/ The Updates
/ How it happened - DAL Mavericks on the road
/ Before the 2000s...
Game Preview: Oops, All Injuries! - Cavs vs. Mavs Game 1
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Cleveland starts their way tonight on an easier road game schedule to finish off the year. Feels like an infinite ammount of injuries are plaguing both of the two teams for tonight. The big questions we tackle is how the Cavs will attack the defensive stats including managing taking care of the ball, what the 3-point battle will look like, and how can they shut down some super stars for the Mavs.
/ Game Preview: Cavs vs. Mavs
/ The Defensive Stats and Steals
/ The 3-point battle
<...Harden Finds 30 as Cavs Lose to Orlando; Is Strus Finally BACK?
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The Cavs find a way to lose to an up and coming Orlando team in a game decided by the final few possetions. Harden finds 30 but with only 9 players touching woodwork, it wasn't enough. A look at the Max Strus situation and, and how the injuries have created a perfectly bad storm for Cleveland.
/ The Updates
/ How it happened - ORL Magic on the road
/ Standings
/ Upcoming Schedule
/ Luke's Silver Linings:
-Harden playing hard ball
-Ellis making moves
-TO...
Harden Hits 29k as Cavs Go 4-0 in Season Series VS Philly
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The incredible bucketing career of Harden has put him in a club of just 9 superstars. The Cavs demolish a Philly team that they have put in the dirt 3 times already this year. The Free throw line does good, but there are some notable bad performances. Is Max Strus really coming back?
/ The Updates
/ How it happened - PHIL 76ers at home
/ Harden Makes it to the 29k point club
/ Standings
/ Upcoming Schedule
/ Luke's Silver Linings:
-Ellis set up success<...
A Generationally BAD 2nd Quarter; Cavs Have the EASIEST Remaining Schedule
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The Cavs take a serious beating in the first half against the Celtics then go into damage control. Has the biggest piece of the offense this year actually been Jarrett Allen? A look at the smooth sailing schedule and what the Cavs need to do to get the job done over the remianing 4.5 week regular season.
/ The Updates
/ How it happened - BOS Celtics at home
/ What does this game mean to the Cavs for playoffs
/ Standings
/ Upcoming Schedule
/ Game...
Game Preview: Cavs Final Chance to Beat Celtics In-Season
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Another big week and another big game. The Cavs have a injury report riddled with stars, Jame Harden needs to eat, and just how thefty can the Cavs get?
Game Preview: Cavs vs. Celtics
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No Mitchell? No Problem! Cavs Find Huge Win Against Pistons
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It is time to take a look at the week and how the Cavs fared against a double header week against the Pistons. Is the playoff outlook doomed for the Cavs? Or is there a more real route? What will the team, their injuries, and Harden look like when playoffs do hit?
/ The Updates
/ How it happened - The week as a whole
/ Standings
/ Upcoming Schedule
/ Luke's Silver Linings
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3 MAJOR Injuries Hit Cavs; A Sad Missed Buzzer Beater
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We thought the Cavs we out of the woods in terms of injuries, but they get hit with the worst three possible. Allen misses the final buzzer beater by just a moment of time. The Cavs are officially in the late season, and the runway is running thin.
/ The Updates
/ How it happened - MIL Bucks on the road
/ A strong look without the top 3
/ Standings
/ Upcoming Schedule
/ Luke's Silver Linings
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Cavs Log Best 3rd Quarter EVER Against Knicks
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Today we get a supershow breakdown of how the Cavs dismantled the Knicks, with a look forward to the Bucks. The starting lineup is finally locked in (and healthy), and when they are clicking its looks unstoppable. What is the outcome for the max Strus situation?
/ The Updates
/ How it happened - NY Knicks at Home
/ Historically good 3rd quarter
/ Standings
/ Upcoming Schedule
/ Game Preview: Cavs vs. Bucks
/ Luke's Silver Linings
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Game Preview: Cavs vs. Knicks in Season Defining Battle
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Cleveland has already lost two this year to a tough, high ranked NY team. Hpwever, they are still only one game behind them in the standings. The biggest questions: How does the 3-pt game look, do the Cavs have enough gas to out rebound them, and how well do they limit self inflicted errors.
/ Game Preview: Cleveland Cavs vs. NY Knicks
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The Broken 3-pt Equation for Cavs; How Will Merrill and Harden Step Up
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A likely result of the Cavs losing to the best team in game one would have been change, but they face the same struggles again. Can Merrill and Harden change the team enough to provide them with overall success. What happened to the Tyson and Mitchell I loved.
/ The Updates
/ How it happened - OKC Thunder on the road
/ The 3pt Equation
/ Standings
/ Upcoming Schedule
/ Luke's Silver Linings
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Game Preview: Looking to Avenge 32 Point Loss in Game 1, Cavs Face OKC
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Today we take a look at a possible high flying matchup between the Cavs and OKC. OKC is dealing with a litany of injuries but the Cavs did not play well the last time they met.
/ Game Preview: Cavs vs. OKC
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