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Cavaliers' Training Camp Reserve Battle
Cavaliers' backup point guard battle heats up with three contenders.
In brief
Cavaliers' backup point guard battle heats up with three contenders. Cleveland's biggest training camp question involves backup point guard competition among Craig Porter, Tyrese Proctor, and Meleek Thomas. Originally reported by Cleveland Cavaliers On SI.
2026 Offseason Stretch
The 2026 offseason period is in the stretch run with training camps starting soon for all 30 NBA teams.
Cavaliers' Training Camp Focus
Cleveland's biggest question heading into training camp isn't about Harden or Mitchell but their reserves.
Backup Point Guard Battle
The most significant inquiries involve backup point guard competition among Craig Porter, Tyrese Proctor, and Meleek Thomas.
Rotational Spot Competition
Craig Porter, Tyrese Proctor, and Meleek Thomas compete for the backup point guard role with distinct strengths and weaknesses.
Porter's Experience
Porter is the veteran with experience running point but needs progress as an outside shooter to claim the role.
Proctor's Potential
Proctor's size, off-ball viability, and defensive disruptiveness could give Atkinson a different look for the opposition.
Thomas' Scoring Ability
Thomas shot 50.0% from the field and 43.8% from deep during summer league play with a limited sample size.
2026-27 Solution
Cleveland may find a stable backup point guard solution among these three options by the 2026-27 campaign.
Time Will Tell
The 3rd guard role has been a revolving door; Cleveland's solution depends on which player progresses the most.
The bottom line
Cleveland's biggest training camp question involves backup point guard competition among Craig Porter, Tyrese Proctor, and Meleek Thomas.
