Jaylon Tyson said it when put in an awkward position. Donovan Mitchell sang the same tune shortly after. Now, De'Andre Hunter has delivered the same troubling message about what the Cleveland Cavaliers are lacking. The answer? They just need to play harder.
There is no doubt the Cavaliers have a ton of talent on the roster. That is why most felt comfortable picking Cleveland as one of the two main contenders in the Eastern Conference before the 2025-26 NBA season started. Instead of getting ahead of the pack, the Cavs have stumbled as just another team in the mix.