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NBA writers, former executives assume Cavaliers will make offseason additions

NBA writers, former executives assume Cavaliers will make offseason additions

The Cleveland Cavaliers has made three important roster decisions so far this offseason.

Cleveland has signed three of its “Core Four” members to long-term extensions Donovan Mitchell (three years, includes player option for third year), Evan Mobley (five years), and Jarrett Allen (three years).

But over three months into the offseason, the Wine and Gold have yet to add any outside players to their roster.

But one NBA writer and former NBA executive sees the Cavaliers being added to their roster before the 2024-25 season begins.

The Athletic Senior writer John Hollinger, who once served as Memphis Grizzlies‘ Vice President of Basketball Operations for seven seasons, recently wrote an article on the most under-scrutinized moves this NBA offseason. Before his list, he added some notes, mentioning the Cavaliers, which described the list’s qualifiers.

“I also did not include ‘non-movements’ here, although it would not be difficult to come up with some,” Hollinger wrote. “For example, I’m still waiting to find out what New Orleans Pelicans‘ likely the opening day lineup looks like – this can’t be it, right? I also assume the Cleveland Cavaliers will eventually sign another player or three and fill out their roster.”

October 2, 2023; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Koby Altman speaks to the media during media day at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. / Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland was quite aggressive last offseason and made a slew of new additions. The team acquired Max Strus from Miami Heat in a sign-and-trade, signed George Niang and Because Jerome in free agency, and acquired Damian Jones from Utah Jazz in a trade.

With a new head coach in Kenny Atkinson at the helm and the future of the swingman Isaac Okoro reportedly uncertainfans will have to see if the team will sign someone externally before next season starts in less than two months.

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