Mar 15, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines center Vladislav Goldin (50) celebrates after a play during the second half against the Maryland Terrapins at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

ESPN Reveals 2 Potential Cavaliers' NBA Draft Targets

Originally posted on Cleveland Cavaliers on SI
By Evan Dammarell | Last updated Jun 18, 2025 2:00 PM ET

With only a week left until the 2025 NBA Draft, numerous options are on the table for the Cleveland Cavaliers, who pick at 49 and 58.

With those selections, the Cavaliers might consider players who can play right away, rounding out their rotation on the margins. Well, according to the latest 2025 NBA Mock Draft ESPN's Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo, it appears Cleveland is going that route.

With the forty-ninth pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, ESPN's duo has the Cavaliers taking Michigan big man Vladislav Goldin, who could be the answer behind Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley.

A large Russian center who excels at scoring at the rim with soft touch, Goldin is a highly efficient interior scorer with a strong face-up game and improving touch from mid-range.

At 7'1" and 250 lbs, he has the physical presence to bully smaller defenders in the post and is particularly effective in big-to-big pick-and-roll situations, where he uses his strength to finish at a high percentage, and has even started to show signs of three-point shooting during his final season.

vlad goldin was the only high major college player with a usage rate above 25% and a TS above 65% this season and one of 15 in the barttorvik era.

can score in so many ways — face-up/post-up, off-ball relocation, cutting, sealing defenders off, grappling for position pic.twitter.com/QFBGkHvkA9
— ben pfeifer (@bjpf_) June 12, 2025

Several picks after taking Goldin, ESPN has the Cavaliers wrapping up the 2025 NBA Draft by taking Gonzaga guard Ryan Nembhard with the fifty-eighth pick.

The younger brother of Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard, Ryan Nembhard is a dynamic point guard whose playmaking and decision-making set him apart. Known for his passing creativity, The younger Nembhard excels as a pick-and-roll initiator, consistently making smart reads and delivering accurate passes.

Ryan Nembhard | The Orchestrator

Gonzaga’s Senior PG has been putting on a clinic in their first 2 games, recording 22 assists to just 2 turnovers

-Pushes pace
-Elite at operating ballscreens
-Great vision, patience, & poise
-Thrives under pressure
-Maestro w ball in hands pic.twitter.com/HfBp4RWZ6C
— Joe Moussa (@Joe_NPH) November 11, 2024

With continued improvement in his outside shooting and defensive impact, Nembhard could carve out a meaningful and sustainable professional career, especially with the Cavaliers. He could slot in nicely as Darius Garland's permanent backup and, more importantly, would be more than comfortable running Kenny Atkinson's offense.

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