How and where to watch, listen to 2023-24 edition of the Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers start playing for keeps Wednesday when they open the regular season on the road against the Brooklyn Nets.
Last year's team may be looking for redemption after a very successful regular season (51-31) and less than successful post-season where they were bounced from the playoffs in the opening round by the New York Knicks.
The Cavs made moves to fortify their roster during the offseason, trading for swingman Max Strus, forward Georges Niang, center Damian Jones. They also re-signed Caris LeVert.
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The moves were necessary and prove even more so given the moves of Eastern Conference competitors. The Milwaukee Bucks traded for Damian Lillard in a three-team deal that ultimately sent Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers, who then promptly traded him to the Boston Celtics.
And although the Philadelphia 76ers still have James Harden problems, they will still be in the mix along with the Knicks.
How and where to watch Cavs games — for now — on Bally Sports
Pre-game: Coverage for each game begins with “Cavaliers Live” pre-game show 30 minutes prior to tip-off with Cayleigh Griffin. A post-game edition of the show will follow. She will be joined by Cavs legend Austin Carr. When Carr, who also does color commentary for games, is on a call, another team legend, Campy Russell, will co-host.
Take note the Cavs will play 17 nationally televised games, but Bally Sports Ohio will air the game locally – for now.
Who is calls Cavs games on TV?
John Michael (play-by-play)
Austin Carr (color commentary)
Brad Daugherty (color commentary)
Serena Winters (sideline reporter)
Carr and Daugherty will be on color commentary on an alternating basis.
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Streaming: The only way to stream Cavs via the Bally Sports app is to have an authenticated account from an authorized television provider or by subscription to the Bally Sports+ app for $19.99 per month or via Fubo TV. YouTube TV and Hulu Live TV subscribers do not have access.
Notable: With respect to television coverage, changes could happen given that Bally Sports Ohio’s parent company the Diamond Sports Group is currently in bankruptcy.
How to listen to the Cleveland Cavaliers on the radio
Pre-game: Mike Snyder will host pre-game and halftime shows in studio on the Cavaliers Audioverse, its 31-station network with WAKR (1590 AM and 93.5 FM) serving as affiliates in the Akron area. In Northeast Ohio, Cavs games can also be heard on WTAM (1100-AM) and WMMS (100.7-FM).
Who are the Cavs radio announcers?
Tim Alcorn (play-by-play)
Jim Chones (analysis)
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: How to watch the Cavs on TV this NBA season, and listen on the radio
