Open Thread 3.0: Summer Cavs vs. Heat
2025-07-13Good evening CtB!
The Cavs play a back to back in Summer League??? (#SILVERFORPRISON) against the Miami Heat. Yesterday the Cavs weren’t as proficient on offense and started off the game horrendously, but bounced back especially on defense and in clutch as they pulled off the win 93-83. Nae’qwan Tomlin was a demon yet again, and Tyrese Proctor showed great improvement bringing ball handling and defense along with four dimes. Jaylon Tyson managed the game better yesterday as well, showing improvement as impromptu point guard due to CPJ’s injury. BOLO for Tristan Enaruna and Darius Brown… they deserve more run.
Tip off is 7:30PM Eastern time and will be broadcasted live on NBATV, Go Cavs!
Koby vs. the salary cap: https://www.si.com/nba/cavaliers/news/cleveland-cavaliers-turn-isaac-okoro-trade-11m-boost-clever-cap-maneuver
can’t believe we got Lonzo PLUS cap flexibility for Ice, and now have two TPE’s to use.
Caleb Crowley has a couple interesting posts today:
https://kingjamesgospel.com/cleveland-cavaliers-accidentally-add-perfect-backup-guard-free-agency-offseason-victor-oladipo
https://kingjamesgospel.com/cleveland-cavaliers-lebron-james-trade-rumors-questions-future
the batting average at KJG has picked up lately.
Jimmy Watkins has a good point on the evolution of Dan Gilbert:
https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2025/07/cavs-extension-for-koby-altman-shows-how-much-dan-gilbert-has-evolved-jimmy-watkins.html
Bowling Green’s own Richaun Holmes recently waived by Wizards. Feasible addition? Desirable as nth big?
I am for sticking with the current crew.
If the Lakers and LeBron agree to a salary reduction to match that of DG, and want to trade straight up, … ?
TOP 15 PERFORMANCE OF THE DAY AGAIN JAYLON TYSON! H/T TO THE CLEVELAND STATE KID TOO! https://x.com/owenlhjphillips/status/1944629866030362948
NAEQWAN TOP 3 AGAIN DAY BEFORE https://x.com/owenlhjphillips/status/1944366202597368020
BRANDON WEENES ( LEBRON S HS TEAMMATE/ FRIEND ) ALSO SIGNED CONTRACT EXTENSION——— LET THE RUMOR s COMMENCE 🤪🏀
FO extended:
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45739236/sources-cavaliers-extend-president-koby-altman-29-30
SAID / POSTED THE SAME ( PROCTOR/ HALIBURTON) SIMILARITIES ABOUT A WEEK AGO 👍🏀
good eye
Enaruna has some talent. Issue is he’s never shot much over 30 from deep.
Outside of the 4 already with the team in some capacity, Enaruna has stood out the most. Omier next.
Combo F and C are two spots that we could use more depth at, those these guys are likely 2 ways at best. If Tomlin loves up, there could be 2 spots open.
Proctor reminds me a bit of Hali.
Proctor has looked good since the first game… they had only 9 turnovers until garbage time hit.
That’s heady stuff. Though I know you weren’t comparing.
Loving Enaruna all three games. Definitely my pick for the final two way slot.
Totally agree. Give him Wade’s or Nance’s minutes from the get- go.
Let’s not get carried away… :D
BENCH NIANG ENOUGH OF THAT SHIT BE SERIOUS
TYSON DOMINATING I HOPE YOU’RE PAYING ATTENTION KA
So you gonna play Tyson ahead of Spida, Strus, Merrill, or Hunter?
Dang, guns blazing. LMFAAOOOO
Really like Enaruna. Guy is a sound player. Hope we sign him.
He had flashes in the past with the Nets i think but never took.
ANYONE WATCHING GAME—- JUST SURFING 🏄 THE BOX SCORES
Watching, Cavs playing well… Heat are playing two possible starters for them and they’re winning.