Cavaliers season preview: Immediate contender or really good playoff team?

The Cleveland Cavaliers were one of the bigger surprise stories from last year. They increased their win total by 22 games over the 2020-21 season and were in playoff position most of the time before injuries lowered them into the play-in tournament. After All-Star seasons from Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen, and one of the greater rookie seasons in recent memory by Evan Mobley, the Cavaliers decided to go all-in on this core and acquire Donovan Mitchell.

Their floor has risen significantly and they should be a playoff team for the foreseeable future. Can this core eventually become a title contender?

Below, check out our preview for the 2022-23 Cavaliers campaign.