NBA Insider: Cavs, Knicks, Sixers have big expectations, bigger questions

The Cavaliers have spent years trying to establish themselves among the Eastern Conference’s elite. And according to one longtime NBA insider, they should be right there again this season. But getting through the playoffs? Well, that’s another conversation. John Hollinger of The Athletic has released his predictions for the Eastern Conference’s top eight teams, and he projects the Cavaliers to finish tied for second at 51-31. That’s good news for Cleveland, which has made no secret of its championship ambitions. The catch is that Hollinger isn’t nearly as convinced the Cavs can translate those regular-season wins into a trip to…