Power Rankings
Overall rank: 4th
Tier: Title Contenders
Projected Seeding: 1st in East
Without a doubt, the Cavaliers are a top 5 team overall. But where in that top 5 do they stand? After coming two games short of their first title ever, Cleveland looks to win those two extra games this upcoming season. Under the leadership of none other than superstar SF/PF LeBron James, Cleveland will have stars PF/C Kevin Love and PG Kyrie Irving healthy this season, although Irving is likely to be out until January with a knee injury. PG Mo Williams was also brought in, who will start the season in Irving’s place, but will rather just provide key backcourt depth as the season progresses. The Cavs have kept their core intact since last season, featuring key role players such as SG/SF J.R Smith, SG Iman Shumpert (who will also miss significant time due to injuries), C Timofey Mozgov, and more. And although PF Tristan Thompson’s free agency is just a complete mess, he is likely to be back with the team for at least one more season. If it wasn’t for Irving’s bum knee, the Cavs might have had the top spot in my power rankings, but nonetheless, Irving will be healthy for the playoffs (or so we think) which is essentially all that really matters. Cleveland will still cruise to the East’s #1 seed, and probably a second straight title appearance as well, with chances to win it all.
Overall rank: 4th
Tier: Title Contenders
Projected Seeding: 1st in East
Without a doubt, the Cavaliers are a top 5 team overall. But where in that top 5 do they stand? After coming two games short of their first title ever, Cleveland looks to win those two extra games this upcoming season. Under the leadership of none other than superstar SF/PF LeBron James, Cleveland will have stars PF/C Kevin Love and PG Kyrie Irving healthy this season, although Irving is likely to be out until January with a knee injury. PG Mo Williams was also brought in, who will start the season in Irving’s place, but will rather just provide key backcourt depth as the season progresses. The Cavs have kept their core intact since last season, featuring key role players such as SG/SF J.R Smith, SG Iman Shumpert (who will also miss significant time due to injuries), C Timofey Mozgov, and more. And although PF Tristan Thompson’s free agency is just a complete mess, he is likely to be back with the team for at least one more season. If it wasn’t for Irving’s bum knee, the Cavs might have had the top spot in my power rankings, but nonetheless, Irving will be healthy for the playoffs (or so we think) which is essentially all that really matters. Cleveland will still cruise to the East’s #1 seed, and probably a second straight title appearance as well, with chances to win it all.