The Cleveland Cavaliers are on the clock.
Given a reprieve by heartbroken fans after the epic collapse of 2010, the Cavs have taken their time and meticulously assembled assets without concerning themselves with wins and losses.
It's a good thing that winning hasn't been a priority because the team currently has the third-worst record in the NBA at 22-47. It is limping toward its third draft in a row with a top-five pick.
In three years of rebuilding, their winning percentages have been .232, .318 and .319, respectively. Despite the lack of wins, however, there is excitement about the future.
It is difficult to know how competitive the current squad is. Anderson Varejão went down with a leg injury on December 18 and later developed a blood clot in his lung after the surgery, which has sidelined him for the remainder of the season. At the time of his injury, Varejão was leading the league in rebounds.
Kyrie Irving, an All-Star in just his second season with the Cavs, had already missed 14 games this season before spraining his left shoulder against Toronto Raptors rookie Jonas Valanciunas. Technically, he ...
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