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Koby Altman says Cavs were ‘Marching to a slow death’ before deals

By Aaron Hertzog

INDEPENDENCE, OH - SEPTEMBER 7: Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Koby Altman answers questions during a press conference to introduce Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder
INDEPENDENCE, OH - SEPTEMBER 7: Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Koby Altman answers questions during a press conference to introduce Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder /
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Cleveland Cavaliers’ general manager Koby Altman had some grim thoughts about the fate of the team before yesterday’s series of trade deadline deals.

The Cavs were the NBA’s biggest movers and shakers at yesterday’s trade deadline. Recent comments from general manager Koby Altman reveal the organization felt pressure to change the fate of their franchise from what he described as “marching to a slow death.”

The comments were made in a conference call on Thursday after the deadline. Altman also added more optimistic thoughts about the near-future of his team.

“I’m really excited about the new guys we have, and I’m really excited about what they are going to bring to the table,” Altman said according to ESPN. “I think we’re going to be energetic, and we’re just going to be fun again, and fun to watch, and fun to be around.”

Sounds like a lot of fun. A direction the Cavs will surely welcome after a puzzling, injury-filled, confusing, LeBron-subtweet-filled first half to the 2017-18 campaign.

The new-look Cavaliers have added players that, on paper, fit in perfectly next to LeBron James. George Hill and Rodney Hood give them versatile wing defense and high-percentage 3-point shooting and should allow the offense to flow through James. Jordan Clarkson and Larry Nance, Jr. acquired from the Lakers add a pair of fresh, young legs to the Cavs to provide energy and bounce off the bench.

The Cavs were the focus of much media attention as of late, but certainly not the type a franchise hopes for. Their on and off-court problems in the wake of a disappointing start to the season have been well documented, leading to speculation about what their plans for the trade deadline would include.

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Now that the trade deadline has passed, the Cavs have a new look and a fresh start to their 2018 Championship hopes. With 29 games left to play in the regular season, the team should have enough time together to gel and find their place before making their run at a fourth straight NBA Finals appearance.

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