Jason Timpf: The Cavs are my pick to win the East; they clearly made substantial improvements at the trade deadline

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Photo credit CLEVELAND, OHIO - FEBRUARY 11: Donovan Mitchell #45 and James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers warm up prior to a game against the Washington Wizards at Rocket Arena on February 11, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)

Jason Timpf of Hoops Tonight joins Afternoon Drive on The Fan. He talks about NBA All-Star weekend, why he’s buying stock into the Cavs right now, what James Harden brings to Cleveland, and more.

Featured Image Photo Credit: CLEVELAND, OHIO - FEBRUARY 11: Donovan Mitchell #45 and James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers warm up prior to a game against the Washington Wizards at Rocket Arena on February 11, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)