Cleveland Cavaliers: 5 potential NBA buyout candidates to target

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Brandan Wright, PF

The Cavs added a stud big-man defender in Larry Nance Jr, who is one of the best defensive power forwards in the league, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst.

With that said, Nance isn’t a huge shot blocker, as he’s averaging a half a block per contest. But he’s versatile, moves around fluidly and can switch defenders.

Since he’s not the prototypical shot blocker, the Cavs are still probably a big man short and with one of those two open roster spots, they wish to add a big-man. Windhorst believes that could be Brandan Wright if he’s bought out by the Grizzlies.

Knee injuries have been a bother to Wright during his stint with Memphis. He played just 40 games from 2015-2017. He’s appeared in 27 games this season.

Windhorst insisted on WKNR that if the 6-10 forward is healthy, he’ll be a name worth watching.

Wright’s averaged 1.0 block per game during his nine-year career.

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