As a team, the Cleveland Cavaliers enter the 2025-26 with an obligation to change the perception around another sad playoff exit.
The Cavs may have earned 64 wins in the regular season, but they could only secure an extra five in the postseason. With a sour taste lingering on the franchise this summer, every Cavalier must step up and help elevate the team. Cleveland is a top Eastern Conference contender, viewed as a favorite to win the conference in the postseason.
To do that, it is imperative that key players take the next step and prove themselves.