Two Of The Cavs Free Agent Targets Heading Into The Offseason
The Cleveland Cavaliers had a disappointing end to the season after they were eliminated by the New York Knicks in the first round of the playoffs. Cleveland's biggest weaknesses were exposed in that series and now the Cavs will look to fix them in the offseason.
One position the team will undoubtedly look to bolster is at their backup center. Outside of Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley, the Cavaliers had no size on their roster that could give valuable minutes.
Two players that the team will reportedly target are Naz Reid and Mason Plumlee.
Naz Reid
The Minnesota Timberwolves are in a tough spot right now. They traded away a ransom for Rudy Gobert and then had to suspend him at the end of the season for an altercation with teammate Kyle Anderson.
Considering how much they gave up to get Gobert, and how much money they still owe him, it's unlikely they'll move on from him to give Naz Ried more minutes giving him little incentive to return to the team.
The Cavs on the other hand could guarantee him an important role off the bench on a team with a higher ceiling.
Reid has been in the league for four seasons now and has been fairly consistent since he was drafted. Last season, the six-foot-nine center averaged 11.5 points per game and about five rebounds in 18.4 minutes a night.
This is exactly the production Cleveland is looking for.
Mason Plumlee
Mason Plumlee will be entering his 10th season in the NBA this fall and could be the perfect option for the Cavs to bring in. He has playoff experience, can be efficient on offense, and is a solid defender.
The six-foot-eleven center split his time between the Charlotte Hornets and Los Angeles Clippers last season averaging a total of 10.8 points and 8.9 rebounds. Being able to sub Plumlee in for Mobley or Allen would solidify the depth of the Cavs.
Both Plumlee and Reid seem like a dream options for the Cavaliers. That's because they are. Chris Fedor reported that the asking price for these players could be extremely high as other teams also see their value.
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