2021-22 Season Preview

[Laimbeer40]

Cleveland Cavaliers

Ownership Rating: 3.5 (This franchise has had a lineage of failed ownerships. Goldie turned in their first winning season last year. A second consecutive trip to the playoffs would do wonders for this score)

Studs: Jayson Tatum for sure and the much maligned Russell Westbrook if firmly in this category.

Prospects: A deep well of prospects in the front court including Wiseman and Claxton. 

Decisions: How to stretch his $2.1m cap to fill two roster spots. And what to do about Trae Young's pending RFA deal.

Losses: None, unless you count Damion Lee as a loss.

Prove It: Honestly it's prove it time for Goldie. He spent a couple of years building up a war chest so he can compete. The time is now. 

Status: This was a 5 seed that is losing nothing and has a ton of unrealized potential. There is a chance for big things. The cap poses a problem.

Outlook: Barring a disaster this team should be able to come through as a 4-5 seed with potential for more.