Wine and Gold Talk Podcast

Apr 15 2025 501 ep. 43 mins 143
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Get the latest news and analysis about the Cleveland Cavaliers from Ethan Sands, Chris Fedor and special guests on cleveland.com.

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How will the Cavs fare in the end-of-season award races?

Apr 15 2025 71 mins  
In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, host Ethan Sands, NBA voter Chris Fedor and columnist Jimmy Watkins dive deep into the end-of-season awards, discussing the MVP race, Rookie of the Year, Most Improved Player, Coach of the Year and Sixth Man of the Year. They analyze the performances of top players like Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Donovan Mitchell, w

What determines success for the Cavs in the playoffs?

Apr 14 2025 53 mins  
In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk Podcast, hosts Ethan Sands, Chris Fedor, and Ashley Bastock discuss the Cavs' regular season finale and their upcoming playoff journey. They analyze the team's performance, key players, and the expectations surrounding the Cavs as they aim for success in the playoffs. The conversation highlights the importance of Evan Mobley and Darius Garl

Reacting to the Cavs' 30th and final road win of the 2024-25 regular season

Apr 12 2025 47 mins  
In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk Podcast, hosts Ethan Sands and Chris discuss the Cleveland Cavaliers' recent victory against the New York Knicks, highlighting the team's resilience and playoff readiness. They delve into Darius Garland's impressive performance, Kenny Atkinson's impactful coaching, and the historic nature of the Cavs' season. The conversation emphasizes the

Will Donovan Mitchell be sidelined for the remainder of the regular season?

Apr 11 2025 42 mins  
In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, hosts Ethan Sands and Chris Fedor analyze the Cavs' recent game against the Indiana Pacers. They discuss the implications of Kenny Atkinson's coaching decisions, including his ejection during the game, and how these factors may affect the team's playoff strategy. The conversation also touches on potential playoff matchups and the i

How the NBA's new CBA will prevent Ty Jerome from winning the Most Improved Player award

Apr 10 2025 40 mins  
In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, host Ethan Sands and columnist Jimmy Watkins discuss the NBA's Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and their implications on player awards, particularly focusing on the 65-game rule. They explore how these rules affect players like Ty Jerome and the broader impact on award eligibility. The conversation also delves into the fragil

Reacting to the Cavs' first No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference since 2016

Apr 09 2025 35 mins  
In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk Podcast, Ethan Sands, Ashley Bastock, and Jimmy Watkins discuss the Cavs' historic season, clinching the number one seed in the Eastern Conference. They explore the team's transformation post-LeBron James, the importance of three-point shooting, and the significance of home court advantage in the playoffs. The conversation also delves into

Reacting to the Cavs' 16th loss of the season: Is it time to panic?

Apr 07 2025 49 mins  
In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk Podcast, hosts Ethan Sands and Chris Fedor discuss the Cavs' recent performance, focusing on their struggles since mid-March, particularly in defense and late-game execution. They analyze lineup decisions made by coach Kenny Atkinson, especially regarding player management as the playoffs approach. The conversation highlights key issues tha

Why the Cavs added Chuma Okeke instead of a backup big before the playoffs

Apr 04 2025 50 mins  
In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, Ethan Sands and Chris delve into the Cavs' recent roster moves, focusing on the signing of Chuma Okeke and the implications for team depth and playoff readiness. They also discuss the significant impact of injuries on NBA teams, referencing the current injuries on the Cavs: Ty Jerome and Dean Wade. They explore how team motivation

Reacting to the Cavs' unsung heroes continuously giving them timely jolts

Apr 03 2025 44 mins  
In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk Podcast, Ethan Sands, Jimmy Watkins and Ashley Bastock discuss the Cavs' recent win against the New York Knicks. They analyze the team's sluggish start, the importance of defensive intensity, and the standout performances of players like Jarrett Allen and Isaac Okoro. They express both optimism and concerns regarding the team's playoff read

Would a Cavs championship this season mean more than in 2016? Hey, Chris!

Apr 02 2025 39 mins  
In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk Podcast, Ethan Sands, Chris Fedor, Jimmy Watkins and Ashley Bastock discuss the Cavs' playoff positioning, and the importance of securing the number one seed in the Eastern Conference. The panel emphasizes the need for the Cavs to leverage their core players effectively while navigating the challenges of playoff basketball. The conversation