Oldfaithful
Hall of Famer
You're forgetting the lottery pick they added from the NBA's premium lolcow the Nets. There's a good chance that it's the number one overall pick and they can take another potential star. If there's anything that can entice Lebron to stay, it might be that. Thomas himself is a star, Crowder can take the other team's best offensive player on the defense ala Curry and Klay in Golden State. They might be able to trade Love, who's a defensive liability despite the fact that he's a pretty good player.While Irving isn't a good defender, IT is basically WORSE in that regard. It may look like a fleece, but if HeGone James leaves again (which I totally think he will), the Cavs can also say goodbye to IT as well since he was hellbent on getting a max next season. I don't see how CLE can offer him a max.
Cavs need some work if they want to beat the Warriors. This was honestly a step in the right direction. The team is now better than they were last season because they acquired Crowder, a player they desperately needed, and I think Rose could be a good piece coming off the bench.
I am going to enjoy watching Lebron murderstomp Kyrie in the playoffs though.