Cavs brass ‘couldn’t be more excited about our future’

Published: Sep. 25, 2026 at 6:24 PM EDT

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Koby Altman and Kenny Atkinson took the podium Friday, touting a veteran roster and high expectations for the upcoming Cavs season.

The team departs soon for a week of training camp in Spain.

The preseason opener is Oct. 8.

Cleveland has added starting forward Peyton Watson to last year’s Eastern Conference finalists while subtracting Dennis Schroder, Keon Ellis and Max Strus.

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