Wine and Gold Talk Podcast

Get the latest news and analysis about the Cleveland Cavaliers from Ethan Sands, Chris Fedor and special guests on cleveland.com.

Wine and Gold Talk Podcast is a news podcast hosted by cleveland.com - Advance Local, with 784 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

cleveland.com - Advance Local hosts Wine and Gold Talk Podcast, a news show with 784 episodes published.

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  EMERGENCY POD: Reacting to the Cavs signing James Harden to a three-year deal at 37 years old

  Aug 20, 202632 min

  In this episode of the Wine and Gold podcast, host Ethan Sands and beat reporter Chris Fedor analyze the Cleveland Cavaliers' recent signing of James Harden to a three-year, $97 million contract. They discuss how Harden's willingness to structure a flexible deal allowed the front office to stay under the first luxury tax apron and successfully trade for defensive wing Peyton Watson. To maintain this cap compliance, the team is expected to waive and stretch recently acquired forward Cam Whitmore. Ultimately, both speakers commend the Cavaliers' front office for escaping the highly restrictive second luxury tax apron while fortifying the roster's foundational depth and raising their offensive ceiling in the Eastern Conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  EMERGENCY POD: Reacting to the Cavs trading for Peyton Watson

  Aug 20, 202650 min

  In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, Ethan Sands, Chris Fedor and Jimmy Watkins analyze the Cleveland Cavaliers' major offseason transactions, highlighted by a three-team trade to acquire forward Peyton Watson. The move, which cost Cleveland core rotational piece Max Strus and a highly valuable 2031 unprotected first-round pick, signals a clear "win-now" mentality from the front office. The panelists discuss Watson's defensive upside and potential as a long-term starting small forward, the financial maneuvers made to create salary cap space for James Harden's expected new contract, and how players like Sam Merrill will need to step up to fill the leadership and toughness void left by Strus's departure. The episode also highlights that by pushing their chips to the middle of the table, the Cavaliers have essentially exhausted all of their future tradable first-round draft picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Does Evan Mobley have to become an MVP-level player for the Cavs to win a championship? Hey, Chris!

  Aug 18, 202644 min

  In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, host Ethan Sands and cleveland.com Cavs beat reporter Chris Fedor answer questions from Subtext subscribers, weighing Max Strus’ value to the team’s culture and current rotation against his potential value as a trade asset. They also take a critical look at Evan Mobley’s development and whether his offensive toolkit and mechanics are advanced enough to meet the organization’s lofty expectations. With Cleveland’s championship aspirations increasingly tied to Mobley’s evolution, they debate whether he needs to become an MVP-level player or primary offensive focal point for the Cavs to ultimately win a title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Could the Cavs ' acquisition of Tre Mann signal that more moves are close behind?

  Aug 17, 202649 min

  In the latest episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast features host Ethan Sands and beat reporter Chris Fedor discussing the Cleveland Cavaliers' recent offseason moves, particularly the trade sending Dennis Schröder to the Charlotte Hornets for Tre Mann. The two also analyze the team's ongoing pursuit of a wing player, such as Peyton Watson or Jonathan Kuminga, while navigating salary cap constraints and the reluctance to overpay with assets like Max Strus or future first-round picks. Despite acknowledging past asset management failures — specifically the De’Andre Hunter transaction cycle — Fedor asserts that the current roster, anchored by Donovan Mitchell and James Harden, is built for a "win-now" timeline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Where does Kenny Atkinson rank amongst Eastern Conference coaches? Hey, Chris!

  Aug 14, 202629 min

  In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, host Ethan Sands and beat reporter Chris Fedor evaluate Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson. The conversation also analyzes the challenges of integrating James Harden into the offense mid-season, specifically addressing his high playoff turnover rate and the team's shift to a slower pace. The episode concludes with a lighthearted segment where Sands and Fedor draft their personal all-time favorite Cleveland Cavaliers starting lineups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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