Cleveland, OH
NBA Insider Believes Cavaliers ‘Will Listen’ To Possible Trade Offers
The Cleveland Cavaliers face a dilemma as the deadline approaches: to make a trade or not to make a trade.
With their current roster, the Wine and Gold are undoubtedly capable of reaching and winning the Finals this year. However, adding one or two more players could make them favorites to win it all among the NBA’s top teams.
Perhaps the front office is satisfied with what they’ve built.
However, NBA insider Brian Windhorst believes that the Cavaliers will at least listen to other teams’ offers for the valuable and moveable pieces.
“I think they definitely will listen to potential offers. I think they owe it to this team,” said the insider and analyst.
“I think they definitely will listen to potential offers. I think they owe it to this team… the should and will have conversations,” – @WindhorstESPN on a potential Cavs deadline deal. pic.twitter.com/qNaICSTank
— ESPN Cleveland (@ESPNCleveland) January 14, 2025
Cleveland’s front office would be unwise to not at least entertain a possible trade. You never know what’s out there until you pick up the phone and listen.
However, as Windhorst eventually says, the Cavaliers don’t need to make a trade.
He continued, “They are not under pressure to do anything,” continued Windhorst, “They, by all rights, can watch this team play in the postseason and see if they can get it done. They don’t have to take a risk with a trade right now. That said, I do think that they should and will have conversations.”
Windhorst reiterated a point he made a few weeks back that the three main pieces opposing teams could find value in are Caris LeVert, Jaylon Tyson, and their 2031 first-round pick.
Are these three pieces enough for the Cavaliers to get a true difference-maker through a trade? We’ll see.
Cleveland’s decision should come down to whether a trade truly solidifies them as a championship favorite.
There’s no reason to make a lateral move when it could impact the team’s current special chemistry or disrupt their near-flawless game plan.
Cleveland, OH
14-year-old girl shot on Cleveland’s East Side
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – A 14-year-old girl is in critical condition after being shot at a home Friday.
Police said around 7:15 p.m., officers from the Fifth District got a call for someone shot in the 1400 block of Lakeview Road.
When officers got on scene, a 14-year-old girl was found suffering from a gunshot wound.
Cleveland EMS took her to a nearby hospital, where she is listed in critical condition
A gun was recovered at the scene.
The incident remains under active investigation.
Police said additional information will be released as it becomes available.
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Cleveland, OH
Sokolowski’s University Inn co-owner dies
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Former co-owner of the legendary Cleveland restaurant Sokolowski’s University Inn has died.
65-year-old Michael Sokolowski passed away on Tuesday, according to his obituary.
Established in Tremont in 1923, Sokolowski’s University Inn was Cleveland’s oldest family-owned and operated restaurant. It was a recipient of the prestigious James Beard “American Classics” Award in 2014. It closed it doors for good in 2020.
Read Obit below
MICHAEL PAUL SOKOLOWSKI, age 65; passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026. Beloved husband of Patricia (nee McCue); loving father of George McDougall (Erika) and Sara; grandfather of Nicole and Emerson; Son of the late Bernard Sr. and Marion (nee Szwejkowski); dear brother of Bernard Jr. (Mary) and Mary Lou Balbier (Ronald); loving brother-in-law, uncle and dear friend of many. Mike was the co-owner of Sokolowski’s University Inn, a Cleveland landmark restaurant since 1923 and a James Beard Award winner. He played baseball and football for Cleveland Central Catholic and graduated from Otterbein University. Michael was a member of the Greater Cleveland Umpire Association, officiating many Cleveland Indians Fantasy Camps. He loved cooking and taught classes at the Polaris Career Center for their community culinary arts program. Mike loved music, attending many concerts, and playing drums in bands and for his parish church masses. Former President of the Cleveland Society of Poles and a member of the Knights of Columbus Trinity Council. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Cleveland Central Catholic High School, 6550 Baxter Ave., Cleveland, OH 44105.
Mass of Christian burial at St. John Cantius Catholic Church, 906 College Ave, Cleveland, Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 12 noon. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Family and friends received at the church, Saturday from 10 a.m.-12 noon.
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Cleveland, OH
If You Could Put Any Cleveland Baseball Player from the Past on the 2026 Team, Who Would it Be?
We are beginning to see the 2026 roster shape up – now it’s time to get your time machines out.
What Cleveland baseball player from the past would make the biggest impact on the 2026 Cleveland Guardians?
Is it 2017 Francisco Lindor anchoring the team from the shortstop position? Or 1948 Lou Boudreau?
Is it 2002 Jim Thome or 2006 Travis Hafner providing thump in the middle of the lineup? Maybe 1953 Al Rosen gets to DH and spell Jose at third?
Is it 2014 Michael Brantely in right field? 1994 Kenny Lofton in center? 2006 Grady Sizemore in center? 1920 Tris Speaker in center?
1995 Albert Belle providing a shock to the system in left?
Or do you want an ace – maybe 2017 Corey Kluber, 1946 Bob Feller, 2008 CC Sabathia, 1969 Sam McDowell, 1972 Gaylord Perry, 2008 Cliff Lee or 1968 Luis Tiant?
Let us know your choice in the comments below!
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