The Golden State Warriors might now be the heavy favorite to win the NBA title next season, but the Cleveland Cavaliers are still the team to beat in the Eastern Conference.
Fresh off Cleveland's first NBA title and first championship for the city in 52 years, the degree of difficulty just skyrocketed in the offseason. The Warriors' addition of Kevin Durant has changed the game, and the Cavaliers have limited ways of making their cap-strapped team markedly better from last season.
The first key is ensuring that LeBron James returns as the centerpiece. Getting J.R. Smith back in the fold will also be important. Then there's a chance the Cavaliers can use some cap-space gymnastics to add another piece to bolster a bench that lost Matthew Dellavedova and Timofey Mozgov in free agency.
Here's a look at the latest rumors on those fronts as the Cavs prepare for next season.
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