A triumphant return to the NBA playoffs for Cleveland last season ended with a thud. The Cavs were bullied and bounced in the first round by the New York Knicks, who exposed Cleveland's lack of toughness, outside shooting and depth. The Cavs spent much of the summer stewing over what went wrong and figuring out how to fix it.
Cleveland Cavaliers’ Donovan Mitchell passes the ball in front of Orlando Magic’s Markelle Fultz during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, in Cleveland. Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley shoots over Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023, in Atlanta.
What to expect: All-Star Donovan Mitchell’s arrival accelerated the Cavs’ rebuild and pushed them back into the postseason for the first time since 2018, when LeBron James headed to California. The good vibes didn’t last, however, as the Cavs were bullied by the Knicks, who exposed Cleveland’s biggest weaknesses — physicality, outside shooting and depth. The Cavs spent the summer stewing over the early exit while making plans to stop it from happening again.
Player to watch: Rookie F Emoni Bates. A tantalizing talent, the 19-year-old was among the most intriguing players in the draft — Cleveland took him at No. 49 — and his stock is rising. Bates has played well during the preseason, reinforcing the Cavs’ belief he can be a future rotational player. He’s signed to a two-way contract and will split the season between Cleveland and the G League Charge.
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