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Wine and Gold Talk Podcast

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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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29:48

Reacting to the Cavs' third straight win after...

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2026/01/03

In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, Ethan Sands and Chris Fedor break down the Cavaliers' "ugly" 113-108 victory over a severely undermanned Denver Nuggets team. They discuss how the Cavs failed to dominate the paint despite a significant size advantage, with Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley having quiet offensive nights. The conversation shifts to player rotations, highlighting Lonzo Ball's situational role and inconsistent impact, contrasted with the emergence of Craig Porter Jr.,

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32:05

Is the Cavs’ current roster enough to reach the...

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2026/01/01

In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, Ethan Sands and Chris Fedor dig into whether the Cleveland Cavaliers need to make a substantial trade to reach the Eastern Conference finals. The conversation centers on why the front office is expected to stand pat ahead of the trade deadline, the internal belief in the Core Four, and how difficult it has been to find deals that would clearly elevate the team. Sands and Fedor explore the complications surrounding potential moves involving Darius

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39:29

Has Craig Porter Jr. played his way past Lonzo Ball...

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2025/12/31

In this Subtext subscriber Q&A–driven episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, Ethan Sands and Chris Fedor dig into the most pressing questions coming from the Cavs’ most engaged fans and use them as a lens to examine where Cleveland stands right now.The guys start by unpacking the decision to give Craig Porter Jr. meaningful minutes over a struggling Lonzo Ball, breaking down what it says about the coaching staff’s trust, lineup flexibility and how delicate in-season rotation tweaks are

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37:23

Why Sam Merrill’s return changes everything for the Cavs

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2025/12/24

In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, Ethan Sands, Chris Fedor and Jimmy Watkins break down the Cleveland Cavaliers' 141-118 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. They praise coach Kenny Atkinson for making effective lineup adjustments, highlighting the significant impact of Sam Merrill's return. The speakers discuss how Merrill's presence as a shooter and "connector" has unlocked the offense, making things easier for the entire team. The discussion also covers the team's improved

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37:27

Reacting to the Cavs snapping a three-game losing...

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2025/12/23

In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, Ethan Sands and Jimmy Watkins discuss the Cleveland Cavaliers' recent victory over the Charlotte Hornets, highlighting the positive offensive performance and key player contributions. They also delve into the team's defensive struggles, the importance of rebounding and the physicality needed to improve their game. Looking ahead, they emphasize the need for the Cavs to bank wins as they face upcoming challenges, particularly with player health

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49:34

Reacting to the Cavs’ third straight loss to a...

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2025/12/20

In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk Podcast, Ethan Sands, Chris Fedor and Jimmy Watkins react to the Cavaliers’ third straight loss to a sub-.500 team — their latest being a dispiriting showing against the Chicago Bulls on Friday night.The conversation centers on a team that looks increasingly disconnected, with a defense that can’t sustain effort, possessions that die on the vine and an identity that remains undefined months into the season. The guys examine why Cleveland continues to lose

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69:18

What the Cavs can learn from the Thunder's growing...

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2025/12/19

In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, Ethan Sands and Jimmy Watkins are joined by The Athletic’s Joel Lorenzi for a wide-ranging NBA conversation that quickly turns into a reality check for the Cavaliers.Drawing on his time covering OKC, Lorenzi breaks down how the Thunder have built a dynasty-in-waiting through elite organizational alignment, patient player development and ruthless asset management. That framework casts an uncomfortable light on Cleveland. The group examines the

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29:58

Do the Cavs need to stop kidding themselves about...

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2025/12/18

In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, Ethan Sands and Chris Fedor discuss the Cavs' latest disappointing loss falling 127-111 to the struggling Chicago Bulls. Cleveland has tried nearly everything to snap out of its funk — player-led meetings, lineup tweaks and messaging shifts — yet the same issues persist on both ends of the floor. The conversation centers on a hard question the Cavs can no longer avoid: what evidence actually supports the “defense-first” label they continue to lean

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33:54

If not now, when? What this Evan Mobley-less stretch...

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2025/12/17

In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, Ethan Sands and Jimmy Watkins dig into the Cavaliers’ growing inconsistency and lack of urgency, framing the upcoming matchup against the Chicago Bulls as a revealing “Cavs vs. Cavs” moment.With Evan Mobley sidelined, the conversation sharpens around Jarrett Allen and the opportunity in front of him. This isn’t just about filling minutes but whether Allen can anchor a team that continues to search for its baseline effort — this two-to-four week

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20:39

Is it time to hit the panic button on the Cavs' season?

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2025/12/15

In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk Podcast, Ethan Sands discusses the Cleveland Cavaliers' disappointing 119-111 overtime loss to the Charlotte Hornets. The host expresses concern over the team's inconsistent habits, questionable coaching decisions by Kenny Atkinson, and over-reliance on Donovan Mitchell. The discussion highlights the team's struggles against weaker opponents, the impact of injuries to Evan Mobley and Darius Garland, and the failure to establish a consistent identity a third

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34:47

At what point does the Cavs' complacency become a...

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2025/12/13

In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, Ethan Sands and Chris Fedor break down the Cleveland Cavaliers’ narrow 130-126 win over the Washington Wizards and why it felt like a continuation of their inconsistency. Coming off a five-day break designed to clean up defensive issues, the Cavs instead delivered one of their sloppiest performances of the season, leaning on yet another superhero effort from Donovan Mitchell just to escape with a win. The conversation also dives into coaching

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39:04

Is December’s late stretch the Cavs’ first adversity...

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2025/12/12

In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, Ethan Sands and Chris Fedor break down why the Cavs’ final 10 games before the New Year represent Cleveland’s first real adversity check. Coming off a five-day break filled with pointed film sessions, blunt messaging and a renewed emphasis on accountability, the Cavs now face a six-game run against sub-.500 opponents followed by four tougher matchups to close out December.The duo digs into what this stretch means for a group that has spent the

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39:27

Do the Cavs have the best front office in the NBA?

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2025/12/11

In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, Ethan Sands, Chris Fedor and Jimmy Watkins discuss the performance and perception of the Cleveland Cavaliers' front office. They begin by analyzing the on-court impact of losing Ty Jerome's bench scoring and Isaac Okoro's point-of-attack defense, noting how the front office has found capable, low-cost replacements like Jaylon Tyson and Craig Porter Jr. The conversation then shifts to a survey by The Athletic that ranked all NBA front offices

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45:41

How will the Cavs shake things up after their...

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2025/12/10

In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, Ethan Sands and Jimmy Watkins discuss the Cleveland Cavaliers' disappointing 14-11 start to the season. They analyze the team's lack of mental toughness, inconsistent effort and a perceived sense of entitlement as the primary reasons for their struggles. The conversation covers how the team is using a five-day break for a "reset" with player-led meetings and tough film sessions. They also touch on the increasingly competitive landscape of the

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35:45

Was Saturday's loss to the Warriors the Cavs' worst...

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2025/12/07

The Cavs' 99-94 loss to an injury-ravaged Warriors team on Saturday sparked one of the sharpest debates between host Ethan Sands and Cavs beat reporter Chris Fedor on the Wine and Gold Talk podcast. To Sands, the night felt more like cold shooting than collapse. But when Chris Fedor weighed in, the tone shifted, and the conversation spiraled into a deeper examination of Cleveland’s 11 losses and which one has truly defined their season so far.Was this just a blip on a back-to-back or the biggest

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28:58

Have the Cavs finally found the proof that attacking...

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2025/12/06

In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk Podcast, host Ethan Sands breaks down the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 130-117 win over the San Antonio Spurs, exploring how the team finally turned words into action by attacking the rim. After a slow start, the Cavs flipped the script in the third quarter by attacking the paint and deploying yet another bench unit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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49:40

Reacting to the Cavs’ 10th loss: Are they showing...

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2025/12/04

In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, Ethan Sands and Chris Fedor react to the Cavs’ 10th loss of the season, digging into the latest setback and examining the patterns that keep resurfacing — from the team’s lack of a consistent identity to the lapses in transition defense and physicality. They discuss the Cavs’ overwhelming dependence on Donovan Mitchell, the uneven play from the supporting cast, and how rotation choices are impacting rhythm and competitiveness.Learn more about your

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45:57

A needed win, not a cure: What the Cavs’ response in...

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2025/12/02

In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk Podcast, Ethan Sands and Chris Fedor break down the Cavaliers’ 135-119 win in Indiana. They dig into the team's response after Jaylon Tyson publicly challenged the group’s hunger, why Donovan Mitchell’s 40-point night mattered beyond the box score and how Tyson backed up his words with one of his most complete games. The discussion also turns to the bigger-picture questions about how emerging young pieces might reshape the rotation as the season wears on.

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48:43

Have the Cavs earned cruise control? What their...

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2025/12/01

In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, host Ethan Sands and guest Spencer Davies break down why Cleveland’s habits, effort level and approach simply don’t match the expectations of a team that talks about contending but hasn’t proven anything yet. It's a conversation built around what the Cavs need to fix before it’s too late.They take a hard look at Sunday's loss to the Celtics. But they also delve into the bigger picture. The recurring slow starts, the lack of urgency from star

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20:03

Driving with Ethan: Reacting to the Cavs’ uninspired...

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2025/11/29

In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, host Ethan Sands, stuck in late-night Atlanta traffic, turns his car into a rolling think tank. He breaks down the Cavs’ 130-123 loss to the Hawks, which knocked Cleveland out of the NBA Cup and wonders how a team that just had a Thanksgiving recharge still looked like it needed a nap. From sloppy transition defense to a persistent energy problem, Sands calls out the patterns that keep tripping up the Cavaliers. As brake lights stretch for miles,

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