Cleveland Cavaliers: 5 players who should be part of the core

By Tony Pesta | Jan 28, 2019

CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 24: Jordan Clarkson #8 and Collin Sexton #2 listen to Larry Drew of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half against the Houston Rockets at Quicken Loans Arena on November 24, 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) /

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The Cleveland Cavaliers have not had much to be happy about this season, but they may have discovered five players that belong in the team’s long-term future.

We are nearly halfway through the 2018-19 NBA season and it looks as if the worst-case scenario has played out for this Cleveland Cavaliers team.

The year took a quick turn for the worst when Kevin Love was sidelined with a toe injury just four games into the season. Since then, countless players have dealt with nagging injuries and the rotation has consisted of G League players. In total, the Cavaliers have had 19 different starting lineups and 23 unique players on the roster.

While things haven’t been pretty, there are a few bright spots to notice. These would be the few players who have proven their worth or at least shown signs of being a valuable player somewhere down the line.

As the Cavaliers continue to repair their broken franchise, it is likely that these five players will remain core members of the team.

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