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Cavaliers Players Fighting For Jobs
Three Cavs face 2026-27 season job security.
In brief
Three Cavs face 2026-27 season job security. Three Cleveland Cavaliers players risk losing their roles this season due to performance gaps in shooting, versatility, and team fit. Originally reported by Cleveland Cavaliers On SI.
2026-27 Season Challenge
The 2026-27 season may be the last chance for some Cavaliers to prove they're quality rotational contributors.
Internal Development Pressure
The team needs improvement but can't add players, forcing reliance on internal development.
Bench Hardening
Positional competition could forge a hardened group of trusted reserves by 2026-27.
Tomlin's Shooting Struggle
Nae'Qwan Tomlin converts 23.5% from long distance in 69 career appearances.
Tomlin's Catch-and-Shoot
Tomlin completes 23.7% of catch-and-shoot attempts, 29 of 122.
Tomlin's Future
Tomlin may never be a key contributor without reliable perimeter shooting.
Porter Jr.'s Opportunity
Craig Porter Jr. has one last chance to become the Cavaliers' backup point guard.
Porter Jr.'s 2025-26 Stats
Porter Jr. averaged 4.5 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 3.2 assists in 17.9 minutes per game.
Bryant's Spacing Strength
Thomas Bryant converts 35.9% from distance and ranks 7th among reserve bigs in catch-and-shoot triples.
Bryant's Positional Limitation
Bryant plays 100% of his minutes at center, limiting his role with Mobley and Allen.
Bryant's Job Risk
Cleveland might replace Bryant with Ernest Udeh Jr. if small-ball lineups improve team efficiency.
The key point
Three Cleveland Cavaliers players risk losing their roles this season due to performance gaps in shooting, versatility, and team fit.
