The Cleveland Cavaliers are gearing up to compete for the title in the 2022-23 NBA season. The franchise has reportedly bolstered its roster with the signing of Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell. While the franchise is yet to officially announce the trade, 'The Forest City' fans are stoked with the news.
ESPN's NBA insider, Adrian Wojnarowski, seems to believe that the Cavs are a force to reckon with not just in the Eastern Conference but in the entire league. He argued that the team could have as many as four young All-Stars in their ranks going into the upcoming season.
With the bulk of the team being young, Wojnarowski feels the franchise will be able to compete for a long time.
"This is a team that may have as many as four All-Star caliber players and they're young," Wojnarowski said. "[They're] not only going to be really good now, they are built to be really good for a very long time. A force in the Eastern Conference and beyond."
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Wojnarowski also stated that Mitchell has been in communication with his soon-to-be teammates. The analyst predicted that the guard could be a game changer for the franchise.
How did the Cleveland Cavaliers fare in the 2021-22 NBA season?
The Cleveland Cavaliers placed eighth in the Eastern Conference standings with a 44-38 record in the 2021-22 NBA season. They secured a spot in the play-in tournament.
Darius Garland led the team in points, field goals, assists, 3-pointers and free throws. The franchise had nine players who averaged over 10 points per game.
The Cavs had anticipated making it to the playoffs, but lost to the Brooklyne Nets by seven points and the Atlanta Hawks by six to crash out.
Darius Garland, Jarrett Allen, Evan Mobley and Mitchell will likely lead the charge in the upcoming season as the Cavaliers look to make their way to the playoffs.
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