Everyone keeps saying Evan Mobley's next step is becoming an NBA MVP candidate, but who is responsible for ensuring he gets there: Kenny Atkinson or Donovan Mitchell?

Courtside with the Cavs on SI returns as Spencer German and Spencer Davies start looking ahead to the season with a discussion on Mobley. Meanwhile, could an old friend return to Cleveland following a buyout? And what's the ideal season-opening matchup for the Cavs?

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The Cleveland Cavaliers opted to prioritize a series of other moves over the weekend instead of attempting to retain Ty Jerome. Several days later, the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year candidate found a new home with the Memphis Grizzlies.

What led to the Cavs accepting Jerome's fate, while attending to other offseason needs instead? What will Cleveland's rotation look like without Jerome? Are there any other offseason moves looming for the wine-and-gold?

Also, the Milwaukee Bucks made two shocking moves by signing Myles Turner and waiving Damian Lillard within minutes of each other. What does that mean for Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Eastern Conference?

Spencer German and Spencer Davies break down the latest Cavaliers news as the new league year begins on Courtside with the Cavs on SI.

The Cleveland Cavaliers made their first move of the 2025 NBA offseason on Saturday morning, trading 2020 No. 5 overall pick Isaac Okoro to the Chicago Bulls for Lonzo Ball.

Spencer German and Spencer Davies break down the deal, dissecting how Ball fits into the Cavs' rotation and whether or not it means more moves are coming for Cleveland in this emergency reaction episode of Courtside with Cavs on SI.