Overview
- The Cleveland Cavaliers ended the regular season as the Eastern Conference's top seed with a franchise-best 64-18 record but were eliminated in the semifinals by the Indiana Pacers in five games.
- President Koby Altman expressed a commitment to retaining the 'Core Four' of Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen despite salary cap challenges.
- Altman highlighted the need for improved mental toughness and focus, citing crucial late-game lapses as a key factor in the team's playoff struggles.
- Coach Kenny Atkinson has begun an intensive film review of the playoff series, signaling potential strategic adjustments for the upcoming season.
- Evan Mobley, the NBA Defensive Player of the Year, is viewed as pivotal to the team's future success, with the organization pushing for greater offensive contributions from him.