The Cleveland Cavaliers' SLUMP continues, Kevin Stefanski teases new offense + honoring Kobe's legacy

The Cleveland Cavaliers are reeling after a tough 135-131 loss to the Houston Rockets, marking their third straight defeat and dropping them to 3-5 over their last eight games. Despite Donovan Mitchell’s impressive 38-point performance, which included 6 rebounds and 5 assists, and Darius Garland adding 27 points and 8 assists, the Cavs couldn’t overcome their defensive struggles. Evan Mobley returned to the lineup after missing time with a strained calf, contributing 14 points and 9 rebounds, but his impact wasn’t enough to halt Houston’s relentless attack. Alperen Şengün led the Rockets with a dominant 28 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists, exposing Cleveland’s inability to defend in the paint. The Cavs’ recent inconsistency raises questions about their ability to compete in the stacked Eastern Conference as they head into the crucial stretch of the season. Meanwhile, in Berea, Kevin Stefanski hinted at significant changes to the Browns’ offense in the offseason, sparking speculation about what the team might look like moving forward. In comments shared earlier, Stefanski stated, “We’re going to explore every option to put this team in the best position to succeed,” emphasizing adaptability and innovation. While the Browns are poised to have a new starting quarterback this season, the focus appears to be on reshaping the offense to better suit their personnel. Stefanski’s comments suggest a willingness to break from his traditional playbook, with fans and analysts eager to see how these adjustments could affect the team’s fortunes. With the NFL Draft approaching and key decisions looming, the Browns’ future feels both uncertain and filled with potential. NATIONAL DISCLAIMER: 21+ and present in select states. FanDuel is offering online sports wagering in Kansas under an agreement with Kansas Star Casino, LLC. First online real money wager only. $10 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets that expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG in Colorado, Iowa, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 in Arizona, 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat in Connecticut, 1-800-9-WITH-IT in Indiana, 1-800-522-4700 or visit ksgamblinghelp.com in Kansas, 1-877-770-STOP in Louisiana, visit mdgamblinghelp.org in Maryland, visit 1800gambler.net in West Virginia, or call 1-800-522-4700 in Wyoming. Hope is here. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support in Massachusetts or call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY in New York. Subscribe and ring the bell for the latest talk about the Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Guardians, Cleveland Cavaliers and Ohio State Buckeyes: https://bit.ly/ucss_subscribe Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ultclesports Watch live on YouTube 11 a.m.-1 p.m. weekdays on YouTube and WKYC+ on your Roku and Fire TV apps! The Ultimate Cleveland Sports Show is your daily source of the best conversation about the Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Guardians, Cleveland Cavaliers and Ohio State Buckeyes, as well as sports throughout Northeast Ohio. Produced by Mike Lucas, Anthony Antonelli, and Earl Mauldin. Hosted by Jay Crawford, Adam the Bull, G Bush, Jason Lloyd, and Tyvis Powell.