2020 Offseason

[Wine and Gold]

Many in the league speculate that Cavs have Vassell as around their 4th ranked player... this stuff usually gets spread by agents of course, and smoke screens exist. But the Cavs do have genuine high interest in Vassell... but a player they like better may fall to 5, of course.

 

[ansatsusha80]

Primary Offseason Goal: Draft a franchise wing or big man

The Cavaliers have added four first-round picks over the past two years—three of them shoot-first guards. While Collin Sexton is on an upward trajectory and Kevin Porter Jr. dazzled as a rookie off the bench, Darius Garland looked rusty after missing nearly his entire freshman season at Vanderbilt.

The other pick, small forward Dylan Windler, missed the entire season with injuries and was shut down in January following a stress reaction in his lower leg. A healthy Windler projects as a floor-spacer off the bench, but the Cavs still don't have a young, franchise-changing talent on the wing or in the post.

Kevin Love will likely be shipped out for the first good trade offer the Cavaliers get, and even if Andre Drummond elects to pick up his $28.8 million player option, there's no guaranteeing a long-term future in Cleveland at his age (27). Tristan Thompson is an unrestricted free agent this offseason as well.

Armed with the No. 5 overall pick in the draft for the second straight year, the Cavs need to skip the guard positions and target a forward or center who can at least become a high-level starter for the next decade.

James Wiseman, Onyeka Okongwu, Devin Vassell, Isaac Okoro and Deni Avdija should all be atop the Cavaliers' big board. After finishing dead last in defense for the past two years and next to last in 2017-18 (while going to the Finals!), the Cavs desperately need someone who can defend on the wing or protect the paint.

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[cabs]

Many in the league speculate that Cavs have Vassell as around their 4th ranked player... this stuff usually gets spread by agents of course, and smoke screens exist. But the Cavs do have genuine high interest in Vassell... but a player they like better may fall to 5, of course.

He seems like a good fit so not surprised, he is also pretty young despite being a sophomore. Elite off ball defender who reads passing lanes and can clog holes, needs to put some weight on to improve ability to guard NBA wings

 

[Goldin Brown]

Many in the league speculate that Cavs have Vassell as around their 4th ranked player... this stuff usually gets spread by agents of course, and smoke screens exist. But the Cavs do have genuine high interest in Vassell... but a player they like better may fall to 5, of course.

A wing with length that's a knock down shooter and lock down defender? Sounds good to me, sign me up. Cavs just need to continue to add quality players with upside and Vassell seems like a great fit, would be happy to get him.

 

[CalBuckeyeRob]

Many in the league speculate that Cavs have Vassell as around their 4th ranked player... this stuff usually gets spread by agents of course, and smoke screens exist. But the Cavs do have genuine high interest in Vassell... but a player they like better may fall to 5, of course.

Not excited. Averaged less than 13 points a game as a Sophomore and is more a guard than a forward at 6'6". Here is an article that praises him:

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And that article says he is not a core player but more like a 4th or 5th guy. Targeting defensive minded hard workers with the #5 pick when you have no elite stars won't get you very far.

 

[WorldFreeB]

With sixers imploding and rumors of the cavs wanting simmons, maybe it's time to make it a reality. Simmons would be a superstar in CLE. He covers alot of defensive deficiencies and would be a playmaker with sexton.

Would a package of #5 pick, garland, and love suffice?

I would do everything in my power to get Simmons here but if they put him out on the market I have to believe they would be deluged with offers for him that would beat what we could offer...unless you want to start offering unprotected firsts going forward. Don't think they want to do that.
In the scenario you propose I think at the very least you would have to sub Sexton for Garland and still wouldn't be enough.

 

[ansatsusha80]

 

[MirORich]

Interesting comments from Larry about how he is continuing to work on aspects of his game to allow for more of the 3 big lineups we saw last year that had him at SF. It was a small sample size but honestly it didn't look gimmicky. In any event, even if TT departs, it sounds like Larry will be playing at the 4 and 3 only.

 

[rastamon87]

Hope Cavs can get another first rounder... Crazy how the Celtics have multiple 1st round picks every year even when they are in the playoffs

 

[cabs]

Hope Cavs can get another first rounder... Crazy how the Celtics have multiple 1st round picks every year even when they are in the playoffs

Yeah they fleeced a few teams.
We own the bucks firsts in 2021 and 2022 + have 3 seconds in 2022 so we are loaded after this years draft

 

[FrontPageNews]

76ers getting a new HC probably means Simmons is off the table. Gotta think they’d want to hire someone to figure out how to play the 2 together.

 

[Mott the Hoople]

In an article by He Who Will Not Be Named:
His sources, including NBA executives, say the Cavs don't want that #5 pick. They want nothing to do with another young player.
They want a veteran that can make the team a playoff team.

The exec sez, IF Simmons goes on the market, the Cavs could make as competitive offer as anyone.

 

[Henry Tuttle]

The exec sez, IF Simmons goes on the market, the Cavs could make as competitive offer as anyone.

If it wasn’t already obvious - this is undeniably false on its face. Gotta love The Bullshit Whisperer for trying though it’s kinda funny.

 

[FrontPageNews]

In an article by He Who Will Not Be Named:
His sources, including NBA executives, say the Cavs don't want that #5 pick. They want nothing to do with another young player.
They want a veteran that can make the team a playoff team.

The exec sez, IF Simmons goes on the market, the Cavs could make as competitive offer as anyone.

it wouldn’t surprise me if Dan the meddler orders them to go get a vet so he can finally make the playoffs without lebron

 

[pinoycavsfan]

I want the cavs to get to the playoffs next year but not at the expense of future draft picks. Trade this year's pick and some assets but not 2021 pick and beyond.