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Cavs: 4 NBA free agents that make sense for Cleveland

By Chad Porto

SACRAMENTO, CA - MAY 09: Kyle Guy #7 of the Sacramento Kings walks the ball in against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the game at Golden 1 Center on May 9, 2021 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ben Green/Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - MAY 09: Kyle Guy #7 of the Sacramento Kings walks the ball in against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the game at Golden 1 Center on May 9, 2021 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ben Green/Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – NOVEMBER 23: JJ Redick #17 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Wells Fargo Center on November 23, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – NOVEMBER 23: JJ Redick #17 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Wells Fargo Center on November 23, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /

4. SG J.J. Redick

The city of Cleveland is should get someone with the first name of J.J. this year, gosh darn it. Redick is older, having turned 37 years old in June. Because of his age, he’s not as quick as he used to be and he used to be quick. He’s also not exactly a defensive player; though there have been times when he’s been very good in the right defensive system.

It’s unlikely he can get back to that form, yet what he can do still, hopefully, is hit threes. The version of Kyle Korver the Cavs had was very much like the current version of Redick, and Korver helped the team get to the NBA Finals. Granted, this isn’t an NBA Finals team, but Redick can still provide help for the Cavs. The team needs three-point shooting and if Redick is coming off the bench, he may be able to provide that.

You don’t want to rely on him for 30 minutes a night, but 15-20 minutes a game with the second-line of players, with Ricky Rubio, Evan Mobley, and Cedi Osman? That might be a unit that can play some ball.

He’s not the most ideal fit but he’s a fit regardless. His age and lack of defense are why he’s the fourth most attractive option.

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