Mike Gansey

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Should Mike Gansey be kept, fired, or extended?

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Graded

Fan Votes

2 years

Tenure

League Comparison

#15

Sentiment Rank

of 30 GMs

Most Active

11 moves

Contract Value

Overpaying on contracts

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The Cleveland Cavaliers have been paying a premium this season, with several contracts that outpace the expected production level. Across 11 contracts, 2 grade out as good value and 4 look like overpays based on comparable deals around the league. The best bang-for-the-buck deal was Tristan Enaruna (B+) at $0.6M/yr. The priciest commitment relative to production was Darius Brown (D). Cap flexibility could become a concern if these contracts don't produce at the expected level.

Public Sentiment

Mixed reception

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The Cleveland Cavaliers have had mixed results under Mike Gansey this 2025-26 cycle, with both praised and questioned decisions. Of 11 graded moves, 2 landed well with the fanbase, 5 drew mixed reactions, and 4 were viewed negatively. The standout move was bringing in Chris Livingston (A), which generated the most positive buzz. The most questioned decision was the Riley Minix signing (F), which drew the sharpest criticism. The fanbase remains split — some moves look promising while others need time to prove their worth.