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Wine and Gold Talk Podcast

Wine and Gold Talk Podcast

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 Get the latest news and analysis about the Cleveland Cavaliers from Ethan Sands, Chris Fedor and special guests on cleveland.com.Advance Local LLC Basketball Politics & Government
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  • What did the Cavs' Game 7 victory prove — and is it transferrable to the Eastern Conference finals?

    What did the Cavs' Game 7 victory prove — and is it transferrable to the Eastern Conference finals?
    May 18 2026
    In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, Ethan Sands, Chris Fedor and Jimmy Watkins discuss the Cleveland Cavaliers' decisive Game 7 victory over the Detroit Pistons, which secured the franchise's first Eastern Conference Finals appearance since 2018. The panel praises the team's balanced offensive identity, highlighting Donovan Mitchell's playmaking, the dominant interior presence of Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley, and head coach Kenny Atkinson's schematic adjustments. While acknowledging the milestone, the reporters caution that the upcoming series against the New York Knicks will require a significantly higher level of play, as the Knicks present a much steeper challenge with their rested, complete, and defensively versatile roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • How the Cavs let this series reach Game 7 — and if they have enough left

    How the Cavs let this series reach Game 7 — and if they have enough left
    May 16 2026
    In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, host Ethan Sands, beat reporter Chris Fedor and columnist Jimmy Watkins dissect the Cleveland Cavaliers' disastrous 115-94 Game 6 loss to the Detroit Pistons. The panel expresses profound disappointment over the Cavaliers' lack of effort, intensity, and offensive execution on their home floor, severely missing an opportunity to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. A prevailing theme of the discussion is the intense scrutiny facing star players Donovan Mitchell and James Harden, who failed to meet the moment in a closeout scenario. Looking ahead to Game 7, the guys highlight a massive disparity in stakes: while the young Pistons are effectively playing with "house money" after an already successful season, the heavily invested Cavaliers face immense, franchise-altering pressure in a "now or never" scenario. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Can the Cavs close the series against the Pistons at home?

    Can the Cavs close the series against the Pistons at home?
    May 15 2026
    In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, host Ethan Sands and guest Omari Sankofa II preview Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Detroit Pistons. They discuss how the series shifted from a 2-0 Detroit lead to a 3-2 Cleveland advantage, noting the heavy two-way burden placed on Pistons star Cade Cunningham and the postseason struggles of center Jalen Duren. The conversation also highlights Cleveland's strategic strengths, including the dominance of frontcourt duo Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen, offensive sparks from role players like Caris LeVert, and veteran James Harden's ability to manipulate pace and draw fouls. Finally, they address a significant free-throw disparity favoring the Cavaliers and share their final predictions for how the highly competitive series will conclude. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 mins
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