But the Cavs want to compete in 2020-21. This is Year 3 of the rebuild, the season everyone in the organization, including owner Dan Gilbert, has been pointing toward in hopes of taking the next step. Andre Drummond’s arrival at the deadline accelerates the rebuild timeline. Bickerstaff is locked in as head coach. The Cavs are expecting internal improvements from the core of youngsters and many of their top rotational pieces will be back. If the Cavs are going to take that next step and at least get closer to the playoff picture, they will need Love, their best — and most important — player. Plus, what’s the point of dumping Love? What would the Cavs do with that extra salary space? In a weak free agent class, there’s no one to sign, so no rush to move on from Love — unless the Cavs get a quality offer that makes them a better team in the short and long term.
But the Cavs want to compete in 2020-21. This is Year 3…
June 27, 2022 | 9:55 pm EDT Update
John Wall to Clippers after reaching buyout agreement with Rockets
Adrian Wojnarowski: John Wall is planning to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers once he clears waivers, sources tell ESPN.
Adrian Wojnarowski: Other teams are calling to pursue Wall in free agency, but his intention is to join the Clippers, sources tell ESPN.
Chris Haynes: Five-time NBA All-Star John Wall will secure a buyout with the Houston Rockets and become an unrestricted free agent, league sources tell @YahooSports.
June 27, 2022 | 8:30 pm EDT Update
The Warriors are considered to be the favorites to retain Payton’s services. It isn’t a secret how much he loves the Warriors’ environment, the Bay Area and his fit as a defensive pest and off-ball slasher in a Curry-fueled environment.
Vincent Goodwill: Free agent forward/center Simi Shittu has agreed to play Summer League for the Indiana Pacers, his agent Daniel Hazan of @hazansportsmgmt tells @YahooSports
Chris Haynes: Free agent guard Ashton Hagans has committed to playing Summer League for the Cleveland Cavaliers, his agent Daniel Hazan of @hazansportsmgmt tells @YahooSports.
Ira Winderman: Heat summer-league roster: pic.twitter.com/KpTjzuf8b1
