Cavs should have sense of clarity with regard to Lamar Stevens

Stevens looks to be a Cavs player on the way up, and he looks to be a nice rotational option to have

Nonetheless, when it comes to the outlook for Stevens, there’s others involved, and I can’t say it’s a 100 percent certainty that Stevens will be back next season with Cleveland, given that similarly to Dean Wade, his deal is set to be non-guaranteed again.

Wade is a player that will be a guy in the same boat, at least somewhat, as Stevens in relation to rotational minutes, though I do still think we could see both together for stretches, with their defense.

Either way, generally, with Stevens, who’s set to turn 25 next month, Cleveland should have a sense of clarity with regard to him as a multi-positional defender that can appear in stretches at the 2-4, and the team should know that he can make plays if given the opportunities on both ends. He’s a player that I believe can do a commendable job in some spot starts if needed, also.

And if he cuts some into Okoro, or maybe Lauri Markkanen’s minutes at times, or is preferred over others, such as Cedi Osman or a wing draft selection, then that is how it is. If Stevens looking onward proves to the best option among himself, Okoro to some extent, Dean Wade and/or Osman, whether or not a trade for a wing is made, I can’t say I’d be shocked, either.

I recognize Stevens will likely get some time alongside Osman, if he sticks around, and/or Wade, in fairness.