Cole McDaniel

Joined: Apr 24, 2024

Cole McDaniel is a contributor to both Browns Digest and Cavs Insider. He is the Vice President of Operations for Kee on Sports, most notably serving as lead NFL Draft analyst and the play-by-play voice for high school football. He can also be heard on numerous Baldwin Wallace University athletics broadcasts and has served as Cleveland SC's color commentator since 2019. Cole is a 2019 graduate of Baldwin Wallace where he also played soccer.

Dec 27, 2023; Dallas, Texas, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Craig Porter (9) drives to the basket as Dallas Mavericks forward Derrick Jones Jr. (55) defends during the first quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Opinion

After being selected 20th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers, Jaylon Tyson highlights and takes have been floating around social media.

Mar 30, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) dribbles the ball against Connecticut Huskies guard Hassan Diarra (10) in the finals of the East Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports

Opinion

The hiring of Kenny Atkinson means that Cleveland will likely look to speed up the offensive tempo. A wing like Terrence Shannon Jr. can do just that.

Mar 15, 2024; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes forward Jamison Battle (10) reacts to his missed three-point basket late during the second half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

Opinion

Former Ohio State forward Jamison Battle recently worked out with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The three-point sniper could be a great fit in Cleveland.

Mar 24, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Colorado Buffaloes forward Tristan da Silva (23) dribbles against Marquette Golden Eagles forward David Joplin (23) during the first half at Gainbridge FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Opinion

Tristan da Silva has been a popular choice for the Cleveland Cavaliers at pick 20 in recent mock drafts. Find out who linked him to Cleveland on Friday.

Connecticut Huskies center Donovan Clingan (32) and Connecticut Huskies guard Cam Spencer (12) defend the shot of Purdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) during the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship, Monday, April 8, 2024, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

Opinion

If the Cavaliers truly have interest in trading up during the 2024 NBA Draft, then Zach Edey should be the target.

Jan 16, 2024; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) shoots the ball while Indiana Hoosiers center Kel'el Ware (1) defends in the second half at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Opinion

The Cleveland Cavaliers coaching search is well underway and trade rumors continue to swirl around the "Core Four". This could potentially impact the pick at 20.

Mar 23, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Harrison Ingram (55) against Michigan State Spartans at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

Opinion

At the moment, the Cleveland Cavaliers only hold pick 20 in the upcoming NBA Draft. If the "Core Four" remains in Cleveland, a trade back makes a lot of sense.

Jun 22, 2023; Brooklyn, NY, USA; The 2023 NBA draft class poses for photos on stage before the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft at Barclays Arena. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

Opinion

June means draft month for the NBA. Here is a look at what the Cavaliers have to work with later this month.

Purdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) defends North Carolina State Wolfpack forward DJ Burns Jr. (30) during the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Final Four game, Saturday, April 6, 2024, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

News

The Cleveland Cavaliers have reportedly hosted former NC State big man DJ Burns Jr. for a pre-draft workout. Burns posted a picture on his Instagram story of his practice jersey.

Dec 6, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) celebrates with guard Donovan Mitchell (45) during the second half against the Orlando Magic at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Opinion

Cleveland Cavaliers' President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman stated that there are no intentions to split up Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland. Garland has an opportunity to bounce back in the 2024-25 season.

Mar 27, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers head coach J.B. Bickerstaff during the first quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

Opinion

The Cleveland Cavaliers firing of head coach J.B. Bickerstaff sheds light on the fact that head coaching turnover in the league is not surprising anymore.

Cole McDaniel

Joined: Apr 24, 2024

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