The Cavaliers are still learning a lesson everybody has been warning them is coming: core problems are not fixed by moves around the margins.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are chasing the NBA Finals and have consistently stuck to one philosophy: cohesion.
Cleveland has maintained the same core stars since acquiring Donovan Mitchell in 2022 following Evan Mobley's rookie season. The Cavaliers recognized the talented foundation built among young emerging stars and elevated the team from playoff hopefuls to playoff mainstays.