Cavaliers Urged To Target Malcolm Brogdon, Doug McDermott, Thomas Bryant

One NBA analyst has urged the Cleveland Cavaliers to target Malcolm Brogdon, Doug McDermott and Thomas Bryant.

Andy Quach of SI thinks the Cavaliers should target Brogdon, McDermott and Bryant on veteran minimum deals.

Brogdon played for the Washington Wizards last season. He averaged 12.7 points, 3.8 rebounds and 4.1 assists while shooting 43.3% from the field, 28.6% from beyond the arc and 88.0% from the free-throw line. 

Darius Garland is expected to miss the beginning of next season after undergoing toe surgery, so Brogdon could be a good fit for the Cavaliers, who acquired another guard, Lonzo Ball, from the Chicago Bulls in exchange for Isaac Okoro.

McDermott, one of the top shooters in the NBA, played for the Sacramento Kings last season. He averaged only 3.5 points while shooting 43.6% from 3. 

Finally, Bryant played for the Miami Heat and Indiana Pacers last season. The big man averaged 6.5 points and 3.8 rebounds with Miami and Indiana while shooting 50.8% from the field and 32.4% from beyond the arc. 

Bryant helped the Pacers make the 2025 NBA Finals, where Indiana lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder in seven games. 

The Cavaliers were the first seed in the East last season. They lost to Bryant and the Pacers in the conference semifinals in five games. 

Cleveland hasn’t advanced past the second round of the playoffs since 2018.