Cavs Looking For Rotation Help; Core Four Expected To Remain

The deeper we get into the Cavaliers’ offseason, the more it appears they are set to make some changes.

Perhaps none involving Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen, or Darius Garland, mind you. But almost definitely around the edges of the roster.

Let’s start here — Mitchell and Mobley are untouchable and aren’t going anywhere. Meanwhile, the Cavs could be open to moving Garland or Allen. But even that seems pretty unlikely.

Several others, however, indeed could be on the move. As we’ve relayed, the Cavs reportedly are exploring trades centered on forward Dean Wade and Isaac Okoro. That doesn’t mean they’re desperate to move anyone. It means president of basketball operations Koby Altman and the front office are doing their jobs.

All of this was covered by Terry Pluto of Cleveland.com.

Pluto wrote that “the Cavs are looking to make some roster changes, even if the Core Four remain the same. They are looking for rotation players, guys who can come off the bench and be effective in the regular season and the playoffs.”

He then mentioned Okoro.

“For example, Isaac Okoro has been a solid player in the regular season, but his lack of offense has been a major problem in the playoffs,” Pluto wrote. “Opposing teams just ignore him when he has the ball.”

Pluto is right in that assessment. It’s hard to tell what the Cavs are seeking specifically, though it’s pretty common knowledge they could use a backup power forward/center. They will also need to find some guards if they lose Ty Jerome and Sam Merrill in free agency.

“The Cavs don’t know if they will be able to re-sign Ty Jerome,” Pluto wrote. “It becomes very complicated on the salary cap for several reasons that aren’t easily explained. The Pacers revealed Jerome’s limitations handling the ball against pressure.”