The Cleveland Cavaliers begin their 2024-2025 season in Toronto tonight, which means it's time to re-introduce Cavs Corner, our weekly hoops dispatch.

Why it matters: The Guards missed the World Series and the Browns are a slag heap on a dumpster fire.

• But Cleveland is a sports town. So we'll see you at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.

We don't want to inundate you with breathless Cavs content daily, so we'll keep you apprised of the ongoing season and its storylines every Wednesday morning.

Record: (0-0)

The big picture: Coming off a second-round playoff exit to the Boston Celtics last season, the Cavs hired a new head coach — Kenny Atkinson, a brilliant offensive schemer from the Golden State Warriors — and brought back the entire rotation.

Vibe check: If not immaculate, then certainly close.

• National pundits predict a stellar regular season, fueled by the maturity of rising stars like Evan Mobley and better health luck for players like Darius "My Joy is Back" Garland.

The latest: Starting small forward Max Strus sprained his ankle after landing awkwardly on a coach's foot during shooting drills last week. He's expected to miss six weeks.

👀 What we're watching: The "core four" of Mitchell, Garland, Mobley and Jarrett Allen are currently signed to multi-year deals.

• They're expensive players, and if Atkinson can't find ways to harmonize their skill sets, the front office may be compelled to explore trades.

📺 ICYMI: All games this year will once again stream on FanDuel Sports Network Ohio (formerly Bally Sports Ohio), with John Michael, Brad Daugherty and Serena Winters as the primary broadcast crew.

• Austin Carr, in his 27th season as commentator, will host the "Cavaliers Live" pre- and post-game shows, and will join Michael courtside for select games.

What's next: Wednesday at Toronto; Friday vs. Detroit; Saturday at Washington; Monday at New York.

Sam's predictions...

With the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductions behind us, it's never too soon to look ahead to next year.

State of play: The museum announced the nominees for the class of 2024 this past February and will likely do the same in a few months.

How it works: To be eligible, an artist had to release their first official recording at least 25 years prior to induction.

Yes, but: There are no sure-fire Hall of Famers from the list of newly eligible acts, which includes artists like P!nk, Linkin Park, Sufjan Stevens and Gorillaz.

The intrigue: The Rock Hall nominated 15 acts for the class of 2024.

• So, here are 15 artists we think will make up the 2025 ballot:

Holdovers

Of the artists who failed to earn induction from this year's ballot, Mariah Carey and Oasis will appear again.

• Carey is a huge enough star to remain on the ballot until she's voted in, while the Oasis reunion makes them a relevant choice for next year.

Familiar faces

The annual metal spot is open again with Ozzy Osbourne being inducted, which is good news for two-time nominee Iron Maiden.

• The White Stripes, Cyndi Lauper and Warren Zevon should all get their second shot, while Soundgarden's third nomination could be the charm.

Participation trophies

The Rock Hall likes nominating artists who participate in ceremonies. That bodes well for hip-hop acts Queen Latifah and De La Soul, which both honored A Tribe Called Quest this year.

• Billy Idol's contribution to Osbourne's tribute could open the door for the 1980s rocker.

More potential nominees

The family of Jayland Walker has reached a $4.85 million settlement with the City of Akron. Walker was shot and killed by Akron police officers after a vehicle pursuit in June 2022.

• Akron is uninsured, so taxpayers will foot the bill. (Akron Beacon Journal)

✏️ Collinwood High School, where just 13% of 2,000 seats are occupied, represents a crisis facing CMSD: Buildings aren't being fully utilized, but communities don't want to lose their schools. (Ideastream)

📈 On the heels of soaring property appraisals, Cuyahoga County is teaming up with CHN Housing Partners to offer senior citizens tax relief of up to $10,000. (Signal Cleveland)

"Buying the bus station means we increase our footprint ... It might be for one-nighters of cabaret, music, and burlesque. You come have a meal, have a martini, watch a show. So the idea is more bars and restaurants and more activation for the neighborhood."

Catch up quick: The Playhouse Square Foundation purchased Cleveland's historic Greyhound Bus terminal in April for $3.3 million.

State of play: Hassall told Theater Mania he envisions the larger theater district as a version of New York's Times Square, where patrons could "graze" from one unplanned activity to another.

Between the lines: "Hassall is essentially trying to foster an urban pedestrian culture — the kind New Yorkers and Londoners take for granted — within a larger society that is hugely reliant on cars," Theater Mania writes.

The bottom line: Playhouse Square will experiment as it expands.

Go deeper: Historic Greyhound stations are disappearing from American downtowns

A larger share of homes hit the market this summer in Cleveland perhaps to take advantage of peak pricing.

Why it matters: Those golden handcuffs may be finally coming loose. 

The big picture: Only 2.5% of U.S. homes changed hands in the first eight months of 2024 — the lowest turnover rate in 30 years, Redfin analysis shows. 

What we're watching: That was before mortgage rates dropped to roughly 6.2%. More homeowners may list, especially if rates fall further. 

The big picture: Cost of living is top of mind for voters, making housing a key issue in the presidential election.