CLEVELAND, Ohio -- In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, the hosts answer questions from listeners about the Cavs , including topics such as the qualifying offer made to Emoni Bates, potential roster moves, the team’s health, and trade ideas involving Darius Garland. More Cavs coverage How does Jarrett Allen’s extension affect the Cavs? Wine and Gold Talk podcast ‘Anchor of our core group’: Cavs make Jarrett Allen extension official True to himself: Kyrie Irving’s Dallas journey with Mike Curtis — Wine and Gold Talk podcast Takeaways: The recent tornado in Bay Village had a significant impact on the lives of Ethan Sands and Chris Fedor, but they were fortunate to have minimal damage and regain power. The Cleveland Cavaliers made a two-way qualifying offer to Emoni Bates, indicating their commitment to his development, but he is likely to spend most of his second season in the G-League.
The Cavs are currently under the first apron by $10 million, and while they may consider waiving Sam Merrill to save $1 million, they value his potential fit in Kenny Atkinson’s run-and-gun offense. The Cavs are cautious about going into the luxury tax or first apron and may look to make minor moves to avoid it, potentially trading players like Ty Jerome. The Cavs’ roster construction has weaknesses, particularly in the lack of a two-way wing, but they have strengths in Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell in the backcourt and rim protection from Evan Mobley and Jarr.