Ryan McDonald: Alec Burks just exchanged hugs with Dennis Lindsey and Justin Zanik in the hallway at The Viv. A minute later, Rodney Hood exchanged pleasantries with an usher. Both seem to be in good spirits being back in SLC
Alec Burks Rumors
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Position: G
Born: 07/20/91
Height: 6-6 / 1.98
Weight:202 lbs. / 91.7 kg.
Salary: $11,536,515
Born: 07/20/91
Height: 6-6 / 1.98
Weight:202 lbs. / 91.7 kg.
Salary: $11,536,515
But as Burks preps for his first return to Salt Lake City since that emotional deal, he has the benefit of hindsight on his side. It’s allowed Burks to have a greater appreciation for Cleveland, as the rebuilding Cavaliers continue to give him a bigger platform. “I would say there’s more opportunity here, definitely,” Burks told cleveland.com. “I think it’s been great. Been up and down. Still going to be up and down I feel like just trying to find a rhythm. Only been like a month in. But it’s getting better and better. I’m adjusting more and more every day.”
In 25 games with the Cavs, including 16 starts, Burks is averaging 11.9 points — the most since 2015-16 — on 40.2 percent from the field and 39.8 percent from long range to go with 5.2 rebounds, 2.7 assists and some stingier-than-anticipated defense. “I’m extremely happy for him,” Hood said of Burks. “I think a lot of guys, particularly in Utah, know how talented he is, especially before he had some key injuries. He’s one of the most talented guys I’ve been around and played with. Just happy to see him healthy and getting the opportunity to show what he can do on both sides of the ball — being able to defend, finish, knock down shots. He can do pretty much everything out there on the court.”
Chris Fedor: #Cavs will turn to Alec Burks to anchor the second unit tonight, as David Nwaba goes back into the starting lineup. They played their best three-game stretch with him as starter in late November.
There’s a decent chance Rodney Hood and Alec Burks, whom the Cavs got for Korver, could also end up moving. They lead the sellers list.
