Which 3 Cavs players will determine whether Cleveland’s 2026-27 season succeeds or fails?

In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, Ethan Sands and Chris Fedor break down the biggest takeaways from the Cleveland Cavaliers’ first two preseason games and examine the questions that could define their 2026-27 campaign.

From Kenny Atkinson’s evolving rotation and the team’s rebounding concerns to the offensive ceiling of Cleveland’s star core, the guys debate which players will have the greatest influence on the Cavs’ success this season.

Could James Harden’s playmaking unlock another level for Evan Mobley? Is Peyton Watson ready to become the two-way difference-maker Cleveland needs? And what’s next for Mobley as he looks to take another leap offensively? The answers could go a long way toward determining just how far these Cavs can go.

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