Nobody expected the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 2024-25 season to be over at this juncture of the playoffs. After a 64-win campaign, Cleveland had legitimate championship aspirations, but fell woefully short of those for a third consecutive season.

Now it’s on President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman to figure out how to help his team clear that next hurdle. The message during his end-of-season press conference pointed to the team’s continued development as the reason for optimism.

Spencer German and Spencer Davies reflect on Altman’s perspective, pushing back on the notion that the Cavaliers can solely bank on the development of key players like Evan Mobley to get over the hump. From their perspective, change should be inevitable, even if it means splitting up the core four.

What does the future hold for Jarrett Allen, Darius Garland, Ty Jerome? Could other role players see increased involvement in the Cavs rotation next season? Will Altman really just run it back with the exact same team? The guys talk address all those subjects and more in the latest episode of Courtside with the Cavs on SI.

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Three-star defensive lineman Jamir Perez chose Florida on Sunday, opting to head south instead of stay in-state with the Buckeyes.

The Glenville High School product is the No. 1,012 overall prospect and No. 104 lineman in the cycle, per the 247Sports composite, but boasts an impressive offer list including Ohio State, Florida, Alabama, Iowa, Kentucky and Wisconsin.

He’s listed at 6-foot-4 and 360 pounds, so he would’ve been one of the biggest — in terms of size — additions for the Buckeyes in recent memory. He fits the typical nose tackle position, and boasts a frame that Ohio State has not had on its line in recent seasons. Of course, that hasn’t stopped the Buckeyes from having some of the best defenses in the sport over the last two seasons.

Perez has an official visit scheduled to Ohio State on June 13, though it’s unclear if he’ll take that visit or any other visits at this time.

Though Ohio State has 13 total commitments in the 2026 class, the Buckeyes and defensive line coach Larry Johnson have no pledges along the line as it stands.