For the Cleveland Cavaliers, it’s not likely they’re going to be getting an every-night type of contributor by way of the 2023 NBA Draft, for next season at least.
In the upcoming draft set to commence next Thursday, June 22, Cleveland is currently set to select at No. 49 exclusively. Cleveland does not have a first-round pick, as the Indiana Pacers have Cleveland’s first-rounder as part of the Caris LeVert trade, and the Cavs’ only pick for now is in the mid-second round, via the Golden State Warriors. Further, Cleveland is going to have to find value in second-round picks in years to come following the Donovan Mitchell trade last offseason with the Utah Jazz.