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Cleveland Cavaliers: Predicting their rotation at full strength

By Tony Pesta

CLEVELAND, OHIO - JANUARY 12: Collin Sexton #2 and Kevin Love #0 of the Cleveland Cavaliers joke on the sidelines during the fourth quarter as they sit out the game due to injury against the Utah Jazz at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on January 12, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Jazz defeated the Cavaliers 117-87. 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)
CLEVELAND, OHIO - JANUARY 12: Collin Sexton #2 and Kevin Love #0 of the Cleveland Cavaliers joke on the sidelines during the fourth quarter as they sit out the game due to injury against the Utah Jazz at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on January 12, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Jazz defeated the Cavaliers 117-87. 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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Cleveland Cavaliers rotation: Role Players

The Cleveland Cavaliers have ensured this team is strong from top to bottom. These are the players who will be on the fringe of playing consistent bench minutes. It’s entirely likely one of these guys play 10-15 minutes on any given night depending on how the game is going.

Dylan Windler

It’s only a matter of time, and health, that Dylan Windler breaks into the core rotation. But, after multiple devastating injuries, we can expect the Cavaliers to take a cautious approach to get him back on the floor.

When he returns, Windler should have no trouble emerging as the team’s best pure shooter. He was a sniper in college, shooting above 40 percent from the 3-point line during his four-year career.

While his most recent injury was mostly a fluke, I still wouldn’t imagine the Cavs rush him back into the core rotation. Windler will begin his journey back as a role player with high potential to join the bench mob soon.

Matthew Dellavdova 

The Cavaliers have always been able to rely on Matthew Dellavadova to execute the gameplan. Though his already limited athleticism has faded in recent years, and he’s begun to struggle as a shooter, Delly still serves a purpose as a high-IQ playmaker in the second unit.

Delly was dishing 9.2 assists per game during the final weeks of the 2019-20 NBA season. His days of being a core player are gone – but he can still provide some help on the bench from time to time.

*JaVale McGee

I don’t think anybody expected the Cavaliers to sign JaVale McGee this offseason – and nobody would have predicted he would actually become one of their most impactful players.

The value of simply having a player who is seven-feet tall is astounding. McGee has been able to benefit the team with his height by blocking shots and rebounding at a high rate. I’m sure he will receive minutes every once in a while – but it’s more likely he is traded before the end of the season due to his increased value.

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