3 biggest offseason priorities for the Cleveland Cavaliers

Offseason Priority No. 3: Figure out the backup center problem

I wouldn’t necessarily call it a “problem,” but it is something that should definitely be addressed. When Jarrett Allen misses games, Evan Mobley is the starting center. That means either Robin Lopez or Mamadi Diakite would be the backup center, which isn’t very spectacular. Lopez is on the back end of his career, and I don’t think Diakite is really built for the playoffs.

Maybe the Cavs’ 2nd-round pick from last draft Khalifa Diop could be the backup center, assuming he would be coming to the Cavs from overseas. Or the Cavs could use their Nontaxpayer Mid-Level Exception to sign a big man off the bench, such as Thomas Bryant, Naz Reid, or Mason Plumlee.

I don’t really think Lopez will be back next season on the Cavs, and the same could be said for Diakite. A serviceable backup center would be a good thing, as if Evan Mobley and/or Jarrett Allen miss time from injury, there has to be someone to be able to get some playing time without the Cavaliers worrying about it.

All in all, the Cleveland Cavaliers offseason will be important on adding on to the already solid roster that has been constructed. Will Koby Altman take any of my suggestions? I doubt it, but hey, I am just a guy writing articles.