OG Anunoby
Arguably the biggest need for the Cavaliers this offseason is finding a two-way wing player. They need to do everything they can to compensate for the underwhelming impact Darius Garland makes as a defender. Caris LeVert was a step in the right direction, but he doesn’t have the size to combat forwards.
OG Anunoby is a player that would help in that regard. His defense is all-world, as Anunoby has the size to defend wings and forwards. As we saw in the Toronto Raptors’ first-round matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers, he can even play some small-ball center.
Offensively, he has improved his output from the 3-point line each season of his career. Unhappy with his current role with the Raptors, Anunoby would be the second scoring option in Cleveland while serving as their defensive ace.
A straight-up swap of Anunoby for Jarrett Allen is something that both the Cavaliers and Raptors could benefit from. Both teams would be dealing from a position of strength to fill a weakness, as Cleveland needs wing help and Toronto needs a big man.
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Anunoby has a Kawhi Leonard ceiling with his build and skill set that he has shown thus far in his career. Some people believe he can get close to that level, which would likely put the Cavaliers on a path to contention.
