NBA 2025-2026 season preview for Cleveland Cavaliers: Last season: 64-18, lost to Indiana in Eastern Conference semifinals. COACH: Kenny Atkinson (2nd season with Cavaliers, 6th season overall, 182-208). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 22 at New York Knicks. DEPARTURES: G Javonte Green, G Ty Jerome, F Chuma Okeke, F Isaac Okoro ADDITIONS: G Lonzo Ball, C Thomas Bryant, F Larry Nance Jr. BetMGM championship odds: 7.5-1. Cleveland Cavaliers: What to expect The Cavaliers are one of the favorites to win the Eastern Conference. They were the top seed last season but were eliminated in five games by the Indiana Pacers in the […]... Keep on reading: NBA: Donovan Mitchell leads Cavaliers' pursuit of Finals