Cedi Osman Rumors

Osman’s playing time has become as unpredictable as his jumper. “It’s not easy,” Bickerstaff admitted when asked about Osman’s ever-changing role. “But we were talking pregame about how guys want to be here and be a part of it. When your time is called, you’ve just gotta give your best and Cedi is another example of that. He wants to be a part of this team. He wants to help. He wants to be on the floor. When his number is called, he’s gonna give us all he’s got and that’s a credit to him.

With the Cavaliers’ defense-heavy focus, and Okoro’s propensity to do the little things even with a volatile offensive package, Osman appears to be the most vulnerable — unless the team is playing shorthanded like Sunday night or needs a jolt, the kind only Osman can provide. “Whenever my number is called, I’ll be ready and try to bring the best to the team,” Osman said. “I’m just glad I was able to do that tonight and hopefully every other night. I know when I bring the energy, I can just help the team, so that’s why I gotta stay ready. Whatever happens, I gotta stay ready and do my best every time I step on the court.” So, how does Osman keep that mindset? “Just being positive,” he said. “That’s the only thing I can control. I gotta be positive with myself and work every day to get better.”