Pros and cons of Cavs signing T.J. Warren in free agency

The Cleveland Cavaliers have a solid roster of players. Headlined by its three young stars and filled out with rotation players like Dean Wade, Isaac Okoro and Kevin Love, the Cavs are set up to enter next season with a group ready to compete for a playoff berth.

That strong foundation allows them to take on a bit of risk in free agency, especially after playing it safe in the NBA Draft by taking Ochai Agbaji. They don’t have to go for the reliable role player, but they can take a swing at a higher-risk, higher-reward kind of player.

The Cavs need to find a true small forward, on their roster or off. What are the pros and cons to signing T.J. Warren in free agency to fill that spot?

That might mean placing a call to T.J. Warren and his representation. The current Indiana Pacers forward hits unrestricted free agency this week, and as the Pacers embrace their rebuild he seems like a reasonable bet to land elsewhere. His market is uncertain because he has only played in four games the past two seasons while rehabbing from multiple stress fractures in his feet.

Should the Cavs look to sign Warren to a deal? His name has come up in rumors about their free agent targets. Let’s look at why Warren would be such a great fit, while also highlighting the downsides of such a move. Then we’ll give a final verdict on whether or not the Cavs should make the offer.