The Oklahoma City Thunder, and even the Indiana Pacers, proved that depth and versatility rule the NBA in 2025. No one doubts whether the Cleveland Cavaliers have the former. It is that adaptability that many still have questions about.
The Cavaliers have been pinpointed as the favorites to win the Eastern Conference in 2025-26. This has been the subject of a lot of eager anticipation in Cleveland. However, not everyone is completely sold on them being the obvious answer as to who will represent the East in the 2026 NBA Finals.
Two men who are in that latter group are The Ringer's Justin Verrier and Rob Mahoney.