Reacting to How Analysts are Grading the Cleveland Cavaliers and Lonzo Ball Named Under-The-Radar Move of the Summer

On this episode of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham (The Inside Shot, Cleveland Magazine, 92.3 The Fan) analyzes the Cleveland Cavaliers' offseason moves and grades from national media outlets. He examines the B grade given by ESPN, CBS, and Yahoo, arguing it's a fair assessment considering the team's financial constraints. Cunningham discusses specific transactions, including the departure of Ty Drum, re-signing of Sam Merrill, and acquisition of Larry Nance Jr. The podcast focuses on the Cavs' trade for Lonzo Ball, which CBS ranked as the best under-the-radar move of the NBA offseason. Danny explores Ball's potential impact on stars like Evan Mobley and Donovan Mitchell, weighing the trade's upside against Ball's injury history. The episode concludes with a look at the Cavaliers' newly announced preseason schedule, featuring matchups against Isaac Okoro's Chicago Bulls and the Boston Celtics, with a reminder not to overreact to preseason performance.

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