Cleveland Cavaliers: 10 potential targets in 2019 NBA free agency

By Tony Pesta | Jun 26, 2019

CLEVELAND, OH - JANUARY 5: Julius Randle #30 of the New Orleans Pelicans puts pressure on Cedi Osman #16 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half at Quicken Loans Arena on January 5, 2019 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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4. Nikola Vucevic

First-time All-Star Nikola Vucevic was a big reason as to why the Orlando Magic snuck into the playoffs last season. Is it possible he could help do the same with the Cleveland Cavaliers?

For most of his career, Vucevic has been an underrated gem. Steadily improving his game and always being a consistent performer, Vooch reached his peak last season by averaging 20.8 points, 12.0 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.1 blocks and 1.0 steals per game. He proved his worth all year long and became a stud in the low post, shooting 70.6 percent on field goals within three feet of the rim.

Adding a talent like Vucevic to the Cavaliers would make this one interesting team. Playing alongside Kevin Love, Vucevic would have more space to operate in the post as he has Love to spread the defense with his shooting ability. This in-and-out duo could really give opposing teams trouble. Of course, they could even switch roles seamlessly as Love is a proven post scorer as well, while Vucevic shot 36.4 percent from deep last year.

Nikola Vucevic becomes even more valuable when we look at his overall consistency. He appeared in 80 games last season and scored 10 or more points in all but seven of them. Vucevic could become a rock of stability for the rest of the Cavaliers to play around, though the Magic appear to be the frontrunners to re-sign him this summer.

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