The Cleveland Cavaliers hope to build a great campaign last year, but they want to improve their playoff performance.
The Cleveland Cavaliers surprised many last season. No one expected them to escape what they did at the Eastern Conference.
After hiring Kenny Atkinson as head coach, the Cavaliers dominated the Eastern Conference and ended the season with the No. 1 seed in the East.
However, after a disappointing second round playoff exit, things fell apart. Now towards a new season, the Cavaliers are hungry to redeem themselves.
Experts’ predictions suggest that the Cavaliers have the easiest schedule for next season. But what does their roster look like to justify their status as an Eastern Conference favourite?
The Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t mess around with the roster that made sense given their success last season.
But there were some movements. Here’s what the Cavaliers roster looks like:
| Starting lineup | Second unit |
| Darius Garland | Lonzo Ball |
| Donovan Mitchell | Max Strath |
| DEANDRE HUNTER | Dean Wade |
| Evan Mobley | The shape of the chima |
| Jarrett Allen | Larry Nance Jr. |
Darius Garland is in the NBA season with an injury, but hopes he will be cleared by the time the season tips.
The Cavaliers traded for Lonzo Balls to add depth to their guard spots. But aside from his arrival, they have not made a big move to influence their roster.
Kenny Atkinson’s arrival with the Cleveland Cavaliers last season seemed like a catalyst for them to become true candidates.
And they fell to the Indiana Pacers in the second round, but no one can take away what they have achieved.
However, this season will be a huge challenge for the Cavaliers. Last year, Atkinson and his team had an element of surprise.
This season, everyone is hoping they will become heavy hitters at the Eastern Conference. Now, with this expectation, the Cavs must live up to their favorite bills with strong performances.