As it stands Monday, the Cleveland Cavaliers will leave a main roster spot open and a two-way contract slot vacant.

The Cavs enter the 2025-26 season no longer as a feel-good story or an up-and-coming contender. They’re the defending No. 1 seed in the East, powered by a historic offense and a head coach who’s learned how to unlock every piece of his team.

The Cleveland Cavaliers cut bait with one of their former draft picks. As the Cavs get ready for another big season, this pick might be out of the league.

The Cleveland Cavaliers will be without Darius Garland and Max Strus early, but it sounds like the former will be back sooner than expected.

A Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, a surprise All-Star and a bittersweet Core Four breakup. Buckle up for a basketball roller coaster.

"I think we would've won it. I say that pretty confidently. Just the talent we have is out of the roof," Garland told Sam Mitchell in an interview. "The will that we have on both sides of the ball; got two Defensive Player of the Year."

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An annual NBA.com survey of the league's GMs shows what other teams think of the Cavs heading into the 2025-26 season.

Can the Cavs manage the regular season to prevent injuries and improve the team's level of conditioning? Those will be key factors in the playoffs.