Cleveland Cavaliers: Predicting their rotation at full strength

Cleveland Cavaliers rotation: Fringe Players

We wouldn’t expect these guys to suit up every night. But, there is potential for one of them to sneak into the lineup every now and then, especially if more injuries pile up. These are the players on the fringe of being in the rotation.

Lamar Stevens

Had it not been for the roster being decimated, we might not have even seen Lamar Stevens play this season. And, his first few minutes were atrocious, with ugly turnovers and uglier shot selection.

But, I’m happy we were able to see Stevens play more minutes because he actually has potential. He’s an athletic wing with long arms and sound defensive capabilities. He’s an incredibly raw prospect but one who can make the leap if he is dedicated to working over the offseason.

Dean Wade

Dean Wade is another player who earned consistent minutes due to the mass injuries occurring all at once. He is a semi-reliable shooter who can space the floor and finish around the rim if given a good opportunity to attack – but that’s about it.

Wade isn’t a particularly strong defender and he shoots just 36.7 percent from the field. Nonetheless, he has a bit of potential as a floor spacer and I don’t think he will be completely forgotten about as the rest of the rotation returns to normal.

Marques Bolden 

Even with all of the injuries, Marques Bolden struggled to get playing time. This is mainly because Andre Drummond, Larry Nance Jr. and JaVale McGee occupied the frontcourt at nearly all times.

Bolden isn’t a hopeless prospect, he’s athletic and has a big frame to grab rebounds. Still, he certainly isn’t a building block for this team. He’s scored just seven points in six games this season and will remain at the bottom of their rotation.