Could the Cavs already consider the James Harden trade a success?

In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, host Ethan Sands and Cavaliers beat reporter Chris Fedor answer some of the biggest questions from Subtext subscribers about Cleveland's roster entering the 2026-27 season.

The two discuss whether Evan Mobley is truly ready to become the team's full-time center, why the organization continues to build around Donovan Mitchell instead of its young All-NBA big man, and what Mitchell's extension says about the Cavaliers' championship window.

They also revisit the franchise-altering James Harden trade. And if you stick around until the end, Fedor shares an eye-opening insight into how the Cavaliers already view the deal behind the scenes. It's a revealing look at why the organization believes the trade may already be paying dividends.

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