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5 warm(ish) bodies the Cavaliers could pluck from the scrap heap

By Ian Levy

Apr 18, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Houston Rockets forward Josh Smith (5) reacts to a foul call against the Golden State Warriors in the second quarter in game two of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 18, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Houston Rockets forward Josh Smith (5) reacts to a foul call against the Golden State Warriors in the second quarter in game two of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Caron Butler
Oct 28, 2015; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Caron Butler (31) looks to the Los Angeles Clippers bench after a basket during the third quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Sacramento Kings 111-104. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Caron Butler

Butler last “played” for basketball for the Sacramento Kings, appearing in 17 games during the 2015-16 season. His useful basketball days were a few years prior to that but LeBron James seems to have this magical ability to rejuvenate the bodies of aging veterans, squeezing a little extra production from the proverbial stone. Butler used to play good defense. He used to make 3-pointers. He also used to chew on straws, which was kind of gross.

Still, Butler brings a certain amount of savvy and tuffness. Remember, the dude’s nickname was Tuff Juice. His knees may be creaky and his grin a little creepy, but Cleveland could easily talk themselves into Butler’s ability to knock down a big shot or two, maybe play some useful defense against a few different positions. Just squint and pretend he’s Richard Jefferson.

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