Ethan Sands
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Cavs Beat Reporter and Wine and Gold Talk podcast host for Cleveland.com l Ohio U & SJI alum l past: MLB, USA Today Sports, The LA Times l ΚΑΨ♦️#LackOfWorries🎈
Should Jaylon Tyson be in the Most Improved Player conversation? Yes.
But Cleveland is chasing something bigger. To get there, the #Cavs need to reconsider who starts at small forward in the playoffs.
Tyson has inserted himself in that high-stakes conversation. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
But Cleveland is chasing something bigger. To get there, the #Cavs need to reconsider who starts at small forward in the playoffs.
Tyson has inserted himself in that high-stakes conversation. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
Cavs face a playoff decision at small forward — and Jaylon Tyson is forcing the conversation
Even with the playoffs still months away, Cleveland is quietly wrestling with a big decision at small forward, and Jaylon Tyson’s emergence is putting him squarely in the conversation as the Cavs reco...
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December 7, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Should Jaylon Tyson be in the Most Improved Player conversation? Yes.
But Cleveland is chasing something bigger. To get there, the #Cavs need to reconsider who starts at small forward in the playoffs.
Tyson has inserted himself in that high-stakes conversation. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
But Cleveland is chasing something bigger. To get there, the #Cavs need to reconsider who starts at small forward in the playoffs.
Tyson has inserted himself in that high-stakes conversation. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
"I win. Google me.”
Curt Cignetti’s quote might go down as one of the hardest lines of a season if Indiana continues its success in the CFP.
Curt Cignetti’s quote might go down as one of the hardest lines of a season if Indiana continues its success in the CFP.
December 7, 2025 at 4:38 AM
"I win. Google me.”
Curt Cignetti’s quote might go down as one of the hardest lines of a season if Indiana continues its success in the CFP.
Curt Cignetti’s quote might go down as one of the hardest lines of a season if Indiana continues its success in the CFP.
The #Cavs are held to 94 points, which is their lowest of the season, as they fall to the Warriors 99-94.
They now get a much-needed 5 days off before heading to D.C. on Friday.
Cleveland sits at 14-11. It took them until March 16 to lose their 11th game last season. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
They now get a much-needed 5 days off before heading to D.C. on Friday.
Cleveland sits at 14-11. It took them until March 16 to lose their 11th game last season. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
December 7, 2025 at 3:10 AM
The #Cavs are held to 94 points, which is their lowest of the season, as they fall to the Warriors 99-94.
They now get a much-needed 5 days off before heading to D.C. on Friday.
Cleveland sits at 14-11. It took them until March 16 to lose their 11th game last season. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
They now get a much-needed 5 days off before heading to D.C. on Friday.
Cleveland sits at 14-11. It took them until March 16 to lose their 11th game last season. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
Donovan Mitchell hits a 3-pointer as the second quarter buzzer sounds, but he's walking to the locker room shaking his head after the #Cavs scored just 18 points in both the first and second periods.
Cleveland trails 45-36 at the break. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
Cleveland trails 45-36 at the break. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
December 7, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Donovan Mitchell hits a 3-pointer as the second quarter buzzer sounds, but he's walking to the locker room shaking his head after the #Cavs scored just 18 points in both the first and second periods.
Cleveland trails 45-36 at the break. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
Cleveland trails 45-36 at the break. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
The first quarter comes to an end and the #Cavs and Warriors combined for 30 points on 11 made field goals.
Last night after one period, the two teams combined for 65 points.
Cleveland has yet to make a 3-pointer (0-10) tonight. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
Last night after one period, the two teams combined for 65 points.
Cleveland has yet to make a 3-pointer (0-10) tonight. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
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December 7, 2025 at 1:10 AM
The first quarter comes to an end and the #Cavs and Warriors combined for 30 points on 11 made field goals.
Last night after one period, the two teams combined for 65 points.
Cleveland has yet to make a 3-pointer (0-10) tonight. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
Last night after one period, the two teams combined for 65 points.
Cleveland has yet to make a 3-pointer (0-10) tonight. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
Draymond Green, Jimmy Butler and Stephen Curry are OUT for the #Warriors against the #Cavs tonight, per Steve Kerr. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
December 6, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Draymond Green, Jimmy Butler and Stephen Curry are OUT for the #Warriors against the #Cavs tonight, per Steve Kerr. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
LeBron James’ 1,297-game streak of scoring at least 10 points in each contest since 2007 comes to an end as he assists on a game-winner by Rui Hachimura.
James finished with eight points in the win over Toronto. #NBASky
James finished with eight points in the win over Toronto. #NBASky
December 5, 2025 at 3:07 AM
LeBron James’ 1,297-game streak of scoring at least 10 points in each contest since 2007 comes to an end as he assists on a game-winner by Rui Hachimura.
James finished with eight points in the win over Toronto. #NBASky
James finished with eight points in the win over Toronto. #NBASky
Donovan Mitchell has 41 points. The #Cavs are up 19 points. He could be sitting with 5:06 remaining.
Instead, he's leading and hammering home the point that this regular season is process oriented rather than about outcome.
A leader. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
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Instead, he's leading and hammering home the point that this regular season is process oriented rather than about outcome.
A leader. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
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Donovan Mitchell keeps delivering while learning the balance that’s fueling his case as the East’s lead guard
Donovan Mitchell is giving the Cavs exactly what they need on a nightly basis, but the deeper story is how he’s learning to balance scoring, facilitating and leading a contender. This piece explores h...
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December 2, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Donovan Mitchell has 41 points. The #Cavs are up 19 points. He could be sitting with 5:06 remaining.
Instead, he's leading and hammering home the point that this regular season is process oriented rather than about outcome.
A leader. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
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Instead, he's leading and hammering home the point that this regular season is process oriented rather than about outcome.
A leader. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
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Kenny Atkinson continued his message from Atlanta in Cleveland ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Celtics, saying that he’s “very concerned” about the #Cavs’ transition defense.
It’s become the scouting report on Cleveland — and teams aren’t slowing down. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
It’s become the scouting report on Cleveland — and teams aren’t slowing down. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
The NBA has found ‘the way to beat’ the Cavs — and opponents are running with it
A troubling pattern is taking shape. The Hawks exposed it again, just as the Pacers did months ago, and now teams across the league are leaning into the same blueprint to disrupt the Cavs’ defense.
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November 30, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Kenny Atkinson continued his message from Atlanta in Cleveland ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Celtics, saying that he’s “very concerned” about the #Cavs’ transition defense.
It’s become the scouting report on Cleveland — and teams aren’t slowing down. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
It’s become the scouting report on Cleveland — and teams aren’t slowing down. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
Jaylon Tyson continues to earn opportunities in the #Cavs’ starting unit. He’ll join Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, De’Andre Hunter and Evan Mobley against the Celtics. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
November 30, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Jaylon Tyson continues to earn opportunities in the #Cavs’ starting unit. He’ll join Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, De’Andre Hunter and Evan Mobley against the Celtics. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
Good news: The #Cavs get Craig Porter Jr. back against the Boston Celtics after missing the previous three contests.
Not so good news: Cleveland will be without five rotation pieces on Sunday. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
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Not so good news: Cleveland will be without five rotation pieces on Sunday. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
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Cavs return backup point guard to the mix amid injury pileups
With injuries piling up across the roster, the Cavs will gladly take some positive news about a returning playmaker off the bench.
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November 30, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Good news: The #Cavs get Craig Porter Jr. back against the Boston Celtics after missing the previous three contests.
Not so good news: Cleveland will be without five rotation pieces on Sunday. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
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Not so good news: Cleveland will be without five rotation pieces on Sunday. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
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It's Game 20 of the #NBA season for the #Cavs. It's also just the third time they will have their starting lineup whole thus far into the season, as Jarrett Allen (finger) makes his return after missing 3 straight games. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
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Cavs to return two key frontcourt pieces in NBA Cup group play finale against Hawks
The Cavs are getting some bodies back for Friday’s NBA Cup group play finale in Atlanta.
A jolt of frontcourt depth and just a third look at the starting lineup in Game 20, further illustrating how th...
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November 29, 2025 at 12:12 AM
It's Game 20 of the #NBA season for the #Cavs. It's also just the third time they will have their starting lineup whole thus far into the season, as Jarrett Allen (finger) makes his return after missing 3 straight games. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
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#Cavs Jarrett Allen (finger) and Dean Wade (knee) are ACTIVE for tonight’s NBA Cup group play finale against the #Hawks.
Craig Porter Jr. is OUT. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
Craig Porter Jr. is OUT. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
November 28, 2025 at 11:38 PM
#Cavs Jarrett Allen (finger) and Dean Wade (knee) are ACTIVE for tonight’s NBA Cup group play finale against the #Hawks.
Craig Porter Jr. is OUT. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
Craig Porter Jr. is OUT. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
De’Andre Hunter on returning to Atlanta for the first time since being traded to the #Cavs and matching up against players who know his game as well as he knows theirs:
“They can’t stop me. They know that.” #LetEmKnow #NBASky
“They can’t stop me. They know that.” #LetEmKnow #NBASky
November 28, 2025 at 4:57 PM
De’Andre Hunter on returning to Atlanta for the first time since being traded to the #Cavs and matching up against players who know his game as well as he knows theirs:
“They can’t stop me. They know that.” #LetEmKnow #NBASky
“They can’t stop me. They know that.” #LetEmKnow #NBASky
#Cavs guard Donovan Mitchell has been named the NBA’s Eastern Conference Player of the Week for Week 5 of the 2025-26 season (Nov. 17–23). #LetEmKnow #NBASky
November 24, 2025 at 8:31 PM
#Cavs guard Donovan Mitchell has been named the NBA’s Eastern Conference Player of the Week for Week 5 of the 2025-26 season (Nov. 17–23). #LetEmKnow #NBASky
The #Cavs have listed Jarrett Allen (finger), Darius Garland (toe), De’Andre Hunter (rest), Sam Merrill (hand), Craig Porter Jr. (hamstring) and Max Strus (foot) as OUT for Monday night’s second leg of the back-to-back in Toronto.
Dean Wade (knee) is questionable. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
Dean Wade (knee) is questionable. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
November 24, 2025 at 6:35 PM
The #Cavs have listed Jarrett Allen (finger), Darius Garland (toe), De’Andre Hunter (rest), Sam Merrill (hand), Craig Porter Jr. (hamstring) and Max Strus (foot) as OUT for Monday night’s second leg of the back-to-back in Toronto.
Dean Wade (knee) is questionable. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
Dean Wade (knee) is questionable. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
After the #Browns handled business in Las Vegas, Cleveland fans had a rare kind of Sunday glow. And the #Cavs extended the city’s good mood with a 120-105 win over the Clippers, improving to 12-6. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
“I think for us, this is perfect"
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“I think for us, this is perfect"
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Cavs end homestand on positive note by dispatching Clippers, 120-105, as Donovan Mitchell goes for 37 points
When the Cavs took the floor at Rocket Arena, they extended the city’s good mood with an impressive performance in a 120-105 win over the Los Angeles Clippers.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:25 AM
After the #Browns handled business in Las Vegas, Cleveland fans had a rare kind of Sunday glow. And the #Cavs extended the city’s good mood with a 120-105 win over the Clippers, improving to 12-6. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
“I think for us, this is perfect"
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“I think for us, this is perfect"
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The #Cavs get a real look at their ballhandling committee tonight — an area that hurt them in last year’s playoffs.
More Proctor, Tyson tapping into his Cal bag and Mobley/Hunter as pressure valves at the elbow.
Time to see how much they’ve improved. #NBASky
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More Proctor, Tyson tapping into his Cal bag and Mobley/Hunter as pressure valves at the elbow.
Time to see how much they’ve improved. #NBASky
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Cavs get a real look at their ballhandling depth with backcourt depleted against Clippers
Eighteen games into the season, the Cavs are still dealing with injuries but Sunday’s game against the Clippers gives Cleveland an opportunity to continue building trust in an area that devastated the...
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November 23, 2025 at 10:48 PM
The #Cavs get a real look at their ballhandling committee tonight — an area that hurt them in last year’s playoffs.
More Proctor, Tyson tapping into his Cal bag and Mobley/Hunter as pressure valves at the elbow.
Time to see how much they’ve improved. #NBASky
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More Proctor, Tyson tapping into his Cal bag and Mobley/Hunter as pressure valves at the elbow.
Time to see how much they’ve improved. #NBASky
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For someone coming off a concussion, Jaylon Tyson has been reading and processing the game really well tonight.
He's got 14 points on a perfect 6 of 6 from the field, along with five rebounds for the #Cavs. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
He's got 14 points on a perfect 6 of 6 from the field, along with five rebounds for the #Cavs. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
November 22, 2025 at 1:53 AM
For someone coming off a concussion, Jaylon Tyson has been reading and processing the game really well tonight.
He's got 14 points on a perfect 6 of 6 from the field, along with five rebounds for the #Cavs. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
He's got 14 points on a perfect 6 of 6 from the field, along with five rebounds for the #Cavs. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
The free throw line is the only time players are truly alone.
The crowd screams or goes silent. It’s just thoughts, routine and pressure.
For the #Cavs, what should be the easiest shot in basketball has become the loneliest place in the arena. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
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The crowd screams or goes silent. It’s just thoughts, routine and pressure.
For the #Cavs, what should be the easiest shot in basketball has become the loneliest place in the arena. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
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The Cavs’ latest struggle puts a spotlight on the loneliest part of the court
The Cavs' free throw struggles aren’t just about missed points — they reveal the mental battles players face alone at the charity stripe. Cleveland's inconsistency at the line is affecting confidence,...
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November 20, 2025 at 7:28 PM
The free throw line is the only time players are truly alone.
The crowd screams or goes silent. It’s just thoughts, routine and pressure.
For the #Cavs, what should be the easiest shot in basketball has become the loneliest place in the arena. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
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The crowd screams or goes silent. It’s just thoughts, routine and pressure.
For the #Cavs, what should be the easiest shot in basketball has become the loneliest place in the arena. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
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Nae’Qwan Tomlin isn’t going to back down from anyone.
He just got into a spat with Jabari Smith Jr., and against a Rockets team that will challenge teams mentally and physically, the #Cavs need a player like Tomlin who won’t shy away from confrontation. #NBASky
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He just got into a spat with Jabari Smith Jr., and against a Rockets team that will challenge teams mentally and physically, the #Cavs need a player like Tomlin who won’t shy away from confrontation. #NBASky
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The NBA is running out of players like these 2 Cavs — but contenders can’t win without them
As the basketball landscape shifts toward curated paths and polished prospects, the league is quietly sustained by players who clawed their way up through the cracks. Two Cavaliers embody that old-sch...
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November 20, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Nae’Qwan Tomlin isn’t going to back down from anyone.
He just got into a spat with Jabari Smith Jr., and against a Rockets team that will challenge teams mentally and physically, the #Cavs need a player like Tomlin who won’t shy away from confrontation. #NBASky
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He just got into a spat with Jabari Smith Jr., and against a Rockets team that will challenge teams mentally and physically, the #Cavs need a player like Tomlin who won’t shy away from confrontation. #NBASky
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Sam Merrill (hand sprain) is OUT for Wednesday’s game against the Houston Rockets. He joins Jaylon Tyson (concussion), Darius Garland (toe) and Max Strus (foot) on the sidelines. #LetEmKnow
November 19, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Sam Merrill (hand sprain) is OUT for Wednesday’s game against the Houston Rockets. He joins Jaylon Tyson (concussion), Darius Garland (toe) and Max Strus (foot) on the sidelines. #LetEmKnow
Jabari Smith Jr. is also available for the Rockets.
They’ll go with Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, Smith and Adams. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
They’ll go with Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, Smith and Adams. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
Steven Adams will start for the Rockets tonight to combat the #Cavs two-big lineup, according to Houston head coach Ime Udoka. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
November 19, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Jabari Smith Jr. is also available for the Rockets.
They’ll go with Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, Smith and Adams. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
They’ll go with Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, Smith and Adams. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
Steven Adams will start for the Rockets tonight to combat the #Cavs two-big lineup, according to Houston head coach Ime Udoka. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
November 19, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Steven Adams will start for the Rockets tonight to combat the #Cavs two-big lineup, according to Houston head coach Ime Udoka. #LetEmKnow #NBASky
At 35,000 ft, Sam Merrill and Donovan Mitchell built a bond that’s lifted them both.
Merrill has embraced imperfection, found his voice and now commands respect in the #Cavs’ most honest rooms.
Because Cleveland knows it needs him for the ultimate goal. #NBASky
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Merrill has embraced imperfection, found his voice and now commands respect in the #Cavs’ most honest rooms.
Because Cleveland knows it needs him for the ultimate goal. #NBASky
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How Sam Merrill became essential to the Cavs — and why it started 35,000 feet in the air
The Cavs saw playoff value in Sam Merrill before the breakout happened, but he had to confront the flaws holding him back. Here’s how in-flight film work, role clarity, and new confidence transformed ...
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November 19, 2025 at 4:56 PM
At 35,000 ft, Sam Merrill and Donovan Mitchell built a bond that’s lifted them both.
Merrill has embraced imperfection, found his voice and now commands respect in the #Cavs’ most honest rooms.
Because Cleveland knows it needs him for the ultimate goal. #NBASky
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Merrill has embraced imperfection, found his voice and now commands respect in the #Cavs’ most honest rooms.
Because Cleveland knows it needs him for the ultimate goal. #NBASky
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