This Cavs team is much better now and in the Future.
If Lebron leaves the cupboard isn't completely bare.
I still don't believe this team will be able to defend but it's a roster that Lebron could potentially drag to the Eastern conference finals. Before this trade they looked like a guaranteed 2nd round exit. I can't lie, it's a bit disappointing as an NBA fan to see how they were able to turnover over the roster so quickly without giving up the Brooklyn pick. I truly don't want to see Cavs vs Warriors again and while this doesn't guarantee it, it certainly helps that they got rid of older slower players and replaced them with young talent. If they're going to be able to gel remains to be seen but they're much better.
They're still weak on the interior so it's going to be interesting to see who they pick up in the buy out Market.
I've always been a fan of George Hill tho and always thought he was the perfect with with Lebron so bringing him in and throwing IT4 and Rose in the bushes was excellent.
I still think the Raptors are the favorite out east but not by much.