The Cleveland Cavaliers are reportedly interested in the services of current Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris according to reports. In the report it does specifically say a draft night deal is unlikely.
It was very clear that Cleveland was missing a starting caliber player in their lineup last season. Various players were inserted into the starting rotation in attempt to piece together a complete lineup. Some were more successful than others, but none were at the level that the Cavs needed.
Tobias Harris would bring a veteran presence with postseason experience should he end up in Cleveland. Harris also brings a higher volume and better conversion percentage from deep. Those are two areas that the Cavaliers were missing from complimentary players last season. Being able to insert a consistently competent three-point threat into their starting lineup would help close the gap between Cleveland and the true contenders in the Eastern Conference.
Harris is entering the final year of his contract with nearly $40 million in base salary for 2023-24. With that in mind, it does lessen the chance of a deal being struck that results in Harris coming to Cleveland. The Cavs would have to make some decisions in order to free up the necessary required to take on Harris, and that may not be all that realistic at this time.
