Cleveland's games on the national stage prove they are entering a make-or-break year.
As the NBA slowly rolls out the full 2025-26 NBA schedule, the Cleveland Cavaliers have already been included in numerous highly-anticipated matchups.
The Cavaliers open the season in a primetime game on the road versus the New York Knicks, pitting the top two Eastern Conference contenders against each other on ESPN. Opening the season with a battle for an early lead on the first seed immediately throws the Cavs into the lion's den, testing their resolve and mindset after a poor playoff performance.