Evan Dammarell

Evan Dammarell

Joined: Feb 22, 2018

I've been covering the Cleveland Cavaliers and NBA basketball for the better part of four years now. My other work can also be found on Forbes, King James Gospel, and Hashtag Basketball. I can also be found on Twitter @AmNotEvan where I have way too many hot takes and am often critical of video games.

OAKLAND, CA - MAY 22: Clint Capela #15 and Trevor Ariza #1 of the Houston Rockets play defense against Kevon Looney #5 of the Golden State Warriors during Game Four of the Western Conference Finals during the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 20, 2018 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Three high-priority free agent targets for the Cavaliers next summer

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 23: Treveon Graham #21 of the Charlotte Hornets waits to get in the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on December 23, 2017 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)

Treveon Graham would bring depth, potential to Cavaliers roster

BAKERSFIELD, CA - DECEMBER 09: Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners forward Shon Briggs (13) drive the ball into the basket against Idaho Vandals forward Brayon Blake (4) during the game between the Idaho Vandals and the CSUB Roadrunners on December 09, 2017, at Icardo Center in Bakersfield, CA.(Photo by David Dennis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Cavs Summer League Profile: Brayon Blake

ST LOUIS, MO - MARCH 11: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #22 of the Kentucky Wildcats shoots the ball against the Tennessee Volunteers during the Championship game of the 2018 SEC Basketball Tournament at Scottrade Center on March 11, 2018 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the sneaky-perfect fit for the Cleveland Cavaliers

SPRINGFIELD, MA - JANUARY 14: IMG Academy Ascenders guard Anfernee Simons (3) shoots the ball during the first half of the Spalding Hoophall Classic high school basketball game between the Vermont Academy Wildcats and the IMG Academy Post Grad Ascenders on January 14, 2018, at the Blake Arena in Springfield, MA .(Photo by John Jones/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Cavaliers to work out guard Anfernee Simons before NBA Draft

ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 22: Kevin Knox #5 of the Kentucky Wildcats handles the ball against Xavier Sneed #20 of the Kansas State Wildcats in the first half during the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament South Regional at Philips Arena on March 22, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Cavaliers workout Kentucky forward Kevin Knox

OAKLAND, CA - MAY 31: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts against the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 of the 2018 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on May 31, 2018 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

The officials.. and the Cavaliers are to blame for Game 1 loss

CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 25: George Hill #3 and LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers celebrate after a play in the second half against the Boston Celtics during Game Six of the 2018 NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on May 25, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Barbacoa and basketball: George Hill is the catalyst for Cavaliers in Game 7

NORMAN, OK - MARCH 2: Trae Young

Oklahoma’s Trae Young brings tons of risk and possible reward for the Cavaliers

CLEVELAND, OH - APRIL 15: Rodney Hood

Rodney Hood, Cavaliers reach boiling point but both sides are to blame

Cleveland Cavaliers Tristan Thompson (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)

Tristan “Canadian Dynamite” Thompson, the Cavaliers’ unlikely hero

CLEVELAND, OH - APRIL 18: LeBron James runs back on defense after scoring against the Indiana Pacers during the first half of Game 2 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena on April 18, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

This series against the Pacers is a microcosm of the Cavaliers season

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 9: Jeff Green

Tyronn Lue’s inability to adjust is going to kill Cavaliers’ title hopes

CLEVELAND, OH - JANUARY 18: Jeff Green

Jeff Green’s Cleveland story can come full circle in the NBA Playoffs

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 09: Larry Nance Jr.

The tandem of Nance and Love may be the difference maker for Cavaliers

Cleveland Cavaliers Tyronn Lue (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Cavaliers add much-needed depth with Okaro White