The Cleveland Cavaliers are preparing for the 2024-25 NBA season with hopes of building on their recent playoff appearances, yet face skepticism regarding their future. ESPN's Kevin Pelton ranked them 13th for the next three seasons, highlighting concerns over roster continuity under new coach Kenny Atkinson and suggesting potential trades if the team underperforms. The Cavs retained their core players, including Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, and Evan Mobley, as they look to improve upon last season's loss in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Darius Garland, coming off a challenging season marred by injury, aims to bounce back and is a key figure in the team's success. The Cavaliers will begin their season on October 23 against the Toronto Raptors, with media day scheduled for September 30. Despite their young talent, Cleveland's ability to mesh its core players effectively remains in question.