3 things the Cavs need to do to get farther next year

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Apr 26, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) dribbles out the clock in the fourth quarter during game five of the 2023 NBA playoffs against the New York Knicks at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports /

Things the Cavs need to do to get farther next year: 1. Don’t panic

Sometimes the best move is to stand pat. While it is tempting to make a splashy move, the Cavaliers have a well-constructed roster with championship potential.

The core of Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen carries an average age of 23.75. Furthermore, 2023 represented the first playoff minutes for Garland and Mobley.

In their first year together, the new core led the Cavaliers to a 51-31 record, while boasting the best defensive rating in the NBA (107.3).

The front office does not need to panic. Next season, the roster will have more time to build chemistry and should continue to be contenders in the Eastern Conference.

This offseason, all they need to do is tweak the supporting cast around the nucleus.

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