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Rewind, Retool or Rebuild: What direction every team should take moving forward

By Colin Cann

PHOENIX, AZ - DECEMBER 13: Fred VanVleet #23 of the Toronto Raptors moves the ball upcourt ahead of Greg Monroe #14 of the Phoenix Suns during the first half of the NBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena on December 13, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ - DECEMBER 13: Fred VanVleet #23 of the Toronto Raptors moves the ball upcourt ahead of Greg Monroe #14 of the Phoenix Suns during the first half of the NBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena on December 13, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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BOSTON, MA – FEBRUARY 11: Head coach Tyronn Lue of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during a game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on February 11, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA – FEBRUARY 11: Head coach Tyronn Lue of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during a game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on February 11, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) /

Cleveland Cavaliers

The Cavaliers are in a unique position right now, as this very important decision for the future of the franchise won’t actually be made by the front office, at least not right away. The future of the Cavs depends on LeBron James’ free agency. Period. If he decides to leave, its time to dump Kevin Love and George Hill for draft picks and young talent. If he stays there is no alternative but to re-tool and give one of the greatest players ever another chance to win a championship.

Sure, the current roster with the newly acquired Collin Sexton instead of Lebron could possibly make the playoffs in a weaker Eastern Conference but making it out of the first round would be a tall order. It is hard to envision a James-less Cavaliers as a top 4 team, even in the East.

If the King once again takes his talents elsewhere the front office could decide to re-tool and be happy with playoff appearances, although it may not be the right move for the future. If Lebron leaves, Love should be dealt shortly after.

Verdict: Rebuild

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