Cavaliers camp returns to IMG Academy in Sarasota for Sept 30–Oct 5, 2025, a focused prep period before a quick-opening slate that starts Oct 7 with Chicago. The setup leans on chemistry-building away from home, echoing last year’s bonding sessions that accompanied a strong early run.

Donovan Mitchell anchors the plan, with media day on Sept 29 signaling the final push toward tip-off and a continued emphasis on pace, ball movement, and cohesion as Cleveland maps rotations for the season.