NBA Power Rankings: The Central Division

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Jun 27, 2014; Independence, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers first round pick Andrew Wiggins speaks to the media at Cleveland Clinic Courts. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

2. Cleveland Cavaliers  

Record (last season): 33-49

Key Addition(s): LeBron James, Andrew Wiggins, Mike Miller 

Key Loss: (who cares they got LeBron freaking James)

This second ranking is under the assumption that the Cavaliers will not trade for Kevin Love. It hasn’t happened, so I can’t assume that it will.

With that said, even with LeBron James, it’s going to take a while for even “The King” to get used to his new team. That’s not an excuse. Though, there are some real questions regarding this team. Can Kyrie Irving play off-ball, will Dion Waiters accept a bench role and how good will Andrew Wiggins even be?

Sure the Cavs have LeBron James, but if there’s something we’ve learned during his dominant stint in Miami it’s that he can’t beat a “team” on his own.

LeBron is going to need help. We’re going to find out if the Cavs roster will be enough.