
The total debacle experienced by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the playoffs has led the management to face very controversial decisions. It will be impossible to keep this group of players, whose great chance of success was this year, especially after the successful regular season, so they will now have to make trades and choose which players to renew.
Few disappointments in recent NBA history are as monumental as the early elimination in the playoffs of a Cleveland Cavaliers team that seemed like strong championship contenders. Falling in the Eastern Conference semifinals leaves a sense of necessary changes and a cycle ending, especially considering the contractual financial commitments the franchise has with some of its key figures who have not lived up to expectations.
The priority will be to keep Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley, but there are many doubts about continuing to bet on Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen. Their high salaries, along with the desire to retain Max Struss and Isaac Okoro, make it possible to consider potential trades for both players, in order to focus on Ty Jerome, who will enter Free Agency, along with Sam Merrill. It will not be easy for the Ohio team to retain either of the two due to significant financial limitations.
There could be strong interest from the Lakers in Allen and from the Magic in Garland, which could result in the arrival of mid-profile players to strengthen the rotation, reduce the team's salary, and give more prominence to the key figures in the squad who have met expectations. In conclusion, an interesting scenario lies ahead in the offices of the Cleveland Cavaliers, who will have to seek a rebuilding of their project.
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