Dylan Windler has found a new home in New York. The former Cavs first round draft pick has agreed to a two-way deal according to reports.
The Cavaliers not retaining Windler is hardly a surprise considering how they approached free agency. Cleveland was aggressive in finding players who would see minutes over the now former Cavalier. The minutes were simply not going to be available to Winder in Cleveland and it makes sense that he has signed elsewhere.
Things never quite worked out for Dylan Windler in Cleveland. A combination of injuries and underwhelming performance was the overarching theme of Windler’s stint as a Cavalier. The 26-year old forward only appeared in 84 games over three years for Cleveland. This is due to a lengthy, almost never-ending injury history that consistently got in his way.
When Windler did play the results on the court were not exactly inspiring. Cleveland was hoping that Windler could contribute in three-point department, but a 32.2% conversion rate from deep is not what they had in mind.
Perhaps a fresh start with the Knicks is exactly what Dylan Windler needs. This new opportunity could allow Windler to show he can provide some sort of value to NBA teams. While this may not be his last chance in the league, there are a limited amount for a player with this type of track record.
