Darius Garland is an elite offensive player. His defense isn't up to that level yet. It was one of the Cleveland Cavaliers' biggest flaws in 2025. Can DG improve his defensive game to at least be passable next season? We just saw the Indiana Pacers reach the NBA Finals thanks to a few key "playoff risers" like Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith & Obi Toppin. Do the Cavs have any hidden "playoff risers" on their bench? Could Jaylon Tyson be that guy? Craig Porter Jr.? The NBA Draft tips off Wednesday night. The Cavs don't pick until round two but we'll still be following all the drama as it unfolds Wednesday night. The NBA Draft is less than a week away, and this class has the potential to be one of the most talented the league has seen in recent memory. However, one team that doesn't appear to be looking to move into the top 30 picks in this year's draft is the Cleveland Cavaliers. ESPN's Brian Windhorst provided an update on Cleveland's draft night plans, which revolve around their two second-round picks at No. 49 and 58 overall. "Well, one thing I'll tell you, I will almost 100 percent guarantee, which is that the Cavs will not be trading into this draft because they do not want any more money on their roster," said Windhorst. "I actually think they're probably okay with the fact that they don't have a first-round pick this year. They couldn't even get there last year's first-round pick, Jaylon Tyson, a lot of minutes [last year], and with where they're at in the second apron, they don't need they don't need to add salary to their books." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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