Cavs Buzz: Lonzo Ball, De'Andre Hunter, Koby Altman, Expectations

Charles Barkley names ‘team to beat’ in the East, has ‘no faith’ in Knicks and Cavaliers as favorites

The Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks are considered to be the favorites in the Eastern Conference for the 2025-26 NBA season. The Cleveland Cavaliers surprised everyone last season and won 64 games to claim the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference. However, they were eliminated in the second round against the Indiana Pacers. The Cavaliers added Lonzo Ball this offseason, who they are high on, and they are expected to be back with a vengea…

Cavs Buzz: Lonzo Ball, De'Andre Hunter, Koby Altman, expectations

Courtesy Cleveland Cavaliers/video The Cavaliers didn’t trade for Lonzo Ball just to fill out the roster. They believe his skill set can raise their ceiling in the postseason. And Ball’s just as eager to make it work. “I was excited,” Ball said of the trade from the Bulls, which sent Isaac Okoro to Chicago. “I’m happy to be in Cleveland, happy to be on this team, and to do what I can to compete for a championship.” Ball joins a team that won 64 …