Chad Porto

Chad Porto

Joined: Oct 1, 2019

Chad Porto is the site expert for The J-Notes , Toro Times, and Redshirts Always Die. He also writes for FansidedMMA. From 2020 to 2023, he covered the Cleveland sports market before making the change to the Utah Jazz.

Jan 12, 2022; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) shoots against Cleveland Cavaliers forward Lauri Markkanen (24) in the third quarter at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Swinger-USA TODAY Sports

Every move the Cleveland Cavaliers made this offseason was to make up for the Donovan Mitchell trade

Oct 29, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio (3) moves the ball against Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard (39) and guard Avery Bradley (20) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

The Cleveland Cavaliers don’t have the depth to have expendable players

Jul 13, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Luke Travers (33) looks on during an NBA Summer League game against the Charlotte Hornets at Cox Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Luke Travers is making a serious case to make the Cleveland Cavaliers after Summer League premier

Mar 28, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) passes the ball from the ground against the Atlanta Hawks in the second quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Cavs Top 3: Donovan Mitchell’s 44 points not enough to propel short-handed team

Apr 6, 2023; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (4) moves to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers forward Danny Green (14) during the second half at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports

Cavs Top 3: Danny Green of all people goes off on the Orlando Magic in unexpected win

Mar 23, 2023; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro (35) celebrates after scoring the game wining basket Brooklyn Nets 116-114 at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

Cavs Top 3: Isaac Okoro puts on his hero tights in win over the Brooklyn Nets

CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 06: Christian Kirksey #58 of the Cleveland Browns looks on before introductions against the Dallas Cowboys at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 6, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Of course the Cleveland Browns could use Christian Kirksey

Cleveland Browns left tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. has the task of blocking defensive end Myles Garrett during training camp on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022 in Berea.Akr 8 5 Browns 6

The Cleveland Browns’ offensive line lacks an elite offensive tackle.

Dec 27, 2020; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) fist bumps tight end Austin Hooper (81) before their game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

The Cleveland Browns history of quarterback play is higher than the Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals

CLEVELAND, OH - JULY 08: Josh Naylor #22 of the Cleveland Guardians hits an RBI single off Brady Singer #51 of the Kansas City Royals during the first inning at Progressive Field on July 08, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Ron Schwane/Getty Images)

The Cleveland Guardians should strike at the MLB Trade Deadline

CLEVELAND, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 22: Wide receiver Cooper Kupp #18 of the Los Angeles Rams runs in a touchdown after a six yard reception during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

If the Cleveland Browns land any Rams’ players it should be Cooper Kupp

CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 22: Aaron Donald #99 of the Los Angeles Rams runs past the block of Joel Bitonio #75 of the Cleveland Browns to sack Baker Mayfield #6 during the game at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. Los Angeles defeated Cleveland 20-13. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

The Cleveland Browns could be in the running for Aaron Donald

Cavaliers rookie second-round draft pick Emoni Bates speaks to Cleveland media after a summer league practice Monday at Cleveland Clinic Courts in Independence.

Emoni Bates’ biggest issues were on full display in the Cleveland Cavaliers Summer League debut

Jun 7, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians shortstop Amed Rosario (1) celebrates after scoring with second baseman Andres Gimenez (0) during the fourth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Amed Rosario and Andres Gimenez have awakened in the Cleveland Guardians lineup

May 21, 2023; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) hits a single Cleveland Guardians second baseman Tyler Freeman (2) during the eighth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

The Cleveland Guardians continue to look like geniuses for trading Francisco Lindor

Jun 14, 2023; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres designated hitter Nelson Cruz (32) hits a home run against the Cleveland Guardians during the eighth inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Ray Acevedo-USA TODAY Sports

The Cleveland Guardians should consider signing Nelson Cruz