Danny Cunningham: I think if the Cavs can beat Boston, it needs to be further down the road in the playoffs

In this episode of Afternoon Drive on The Fan, hosts discuss the Cleveland Cavaliers' recent injury updates and playoff strategy with guest Danny Cunningham. Cunningham argues that the Cavs are making smart, calculated decisions by resting key players like Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley, not out of disinterest but due to legitimate injuries and a strategic push to avoid an early matchup with the Boston Celtics. He emphasizes that the team needs more time to gel—especially with the new James Harden addition—and believes a later-round Celtics matchup would be more favorable due to improved chemistry and experience. The discussion also tackles the overused 'soft' label applied to the Cavs, which Cunningham dismisses as misleading, pointing instead to poor shooting as the real issue in past playoff failures. He praises Harden’s impact on Evan Mobley’s development and overall team cohesion, while identifying Jalen Tyson and Dennis Schroeder as the most likely rotation cutters heading into the postseason. The episode concludes with optimism about the Cavs’ potential, especially if they can maintain their recent momentum and improve their offensive execution.