Fansided · Dec 9, 2025
Cavaliers poised for shake-up after mini-break
Cleveland Cavaliers v New Orleans Pelicans | Jonathan Bachman/GettyImagesThe Cleveland Cavaliers crashed and burned in this year's NBA Cup, inadvertently creating an early-season break for themselves. The timing of it could not be any better for a team that desperately needs to rest and reassess.
Cleveland went 2-2 in NBA Cup play. They picked up wins against the lowly Indiana Pacers and Washington Wizards. When tasked with real competition, in the Toronto Raptors and Atlanta Hawks, they lost both games.