"After dismantling the Miami Heat in historic fashion, the Cleveland Cavaliers vaporized against the reigning Eastern Conference champion Indiana Pacers in five games. Darius Garland wasn't healthy, but the Pacers completely out-executed a 64-win Cavaliers team that was one of the best two-way teams in the NBA last season. By re-signing Jarrett Allen, Evan Mobley and Donovan Mitchell last offseason, Cleveland essentially built a two-year window before the cap penalties begin to creep up."
"As a result of Ty Jerome's departure and Darius Garland's toe surgery, the Cavaliers acquired Lonzo Ball from the Chicago Bulls in exchange for Isaac Okoro. Ball's health concerns are notable, but I love the prospect of buying low on Ball for a back-end rotation player. When he's healthy, he's a very good floor general and is capable of organizing any bench unit."
"Cleveland got excellent value with Tyrese Proctor 49th overall. He can be a perfect complementary piece alongside Garland, Mitchell and Ball. He doesn't need the ball in his hands to be impactful, and I'm a believer his 3-point shooting could be a real asset. I don't think the Cavaliers had a bad offseason. They are a second-apron team, so they didn't have much flexibility to do anything. They are, once again, a prime contender for the East crown next season."
After dismantling the Miami Heat, the Cleveland Cavaliers were eliminated in five games by the Indiana Pacers, with Darius Garland hindered by injury. Cleveland re-signed Jarrett Allen, Evan Mobley and Donovan Mitchell last offseason, creating an approximate two-year competitive window before cap penalties increase. Additions include Lonzo Ball and Larry Nance Jr.; departures include Ty Jerome, Chuma Okeke, Isaac Okoro, Javonte Green and Tristan Thompson. The Cavaliers drafted Tyrese Proctor (No. 49) and Saliou Niang (No. 58) and re-signed Sam Merrill. The team targeted buying low on Ball despite health concerns, values Proctor as a complementary 3-point shooter, and remains a top Eastern contender with limited flexibility.
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