THE Cleveland Cavaliers have among the finest rosters within the NBA. Nonetheless, they’ve holes of their squad that should be stuffed because the season progresses.
A type of shortcomings is the depth of the frontcourt. The Cavs have their dynamic duo of Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen, however there aren’t many choices after them.
The Cavaliers might resolve this downside by pursuing and signing Paul Reed, whom the Detroit Pistons not too long ago renounced.
THE Philadelphia 76ers chosen Reed within the second spherical of the 2020 NBA Draft. He performed the primary 4 seasons of his profession within the Metropolis of Brotherly Love however was signed by the Pistons final offseason.
Reed has been disappointing in his function in Detroit this season, however he might play a strong function with a workforce just like the Cavaliers.
Over his five-year profession, Reed averaged 5.1 factors, 4.1 rebounds and 0.8 assists whereas taking pictures 53.8 p.c from the ground. He additionally represents a strong defensive presence, with a defensive score of 107 this season.
Reed most likely would not break Cleveland’s rotation if he signed with the Cavaliers. Nevertheless, he would offer super depth behind Allen and Mobley.
We noticed Cleveland’s want for an additional middle of their win over the Charlotte Hornets, as Mobley was nonetheless out with an ankle harm.
Cleveland was pressured to play Tristan Thompson for 11 minutes on this sport, and the manufacturing was disappointing to say the least. TT is a good veteran, and having him play periodically in a sport like this is not a nasty factor. Nevertheless, if Cleveland finally ends up dropping one among their frontcourt stars for an prolonged time frame, they’ll have an issue.
Cleveland may be an intriguing vacation spot for Reed. Kenny Atkinson has a historical past of getting essentially the most out of his large man. Let’s simply take Al Horford and Jarrett Allen as examples.
Pursuing and signing Reed could be low threat, excessive reward for the Cavaliers, and it is one thing the entrance workplace ought to severely think about earlier than one other workforce has the identical thought.
