As trade rumors swirled before Thursday’s deadline, the Cavaliers took a more practical approach to improving their roster.
With an open roster spot and needing frontcourt help, the Cavs met Wednesday with Larry Sanders, the free-agent forward who stepped away from the game following the 2014-15 season.
The 6-foot-11 Sanders took a physical and met with Cavs coach Tyronn Lue and other team officials. Following the NBA champions’ first practice after the All-Star break — LeBron James was given the day off — Lue said he enjoyed his time with Sanders.
“It was good,” Lue said.