1. The Cavs have their Core Four with guards Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell. They have their two big men: Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley. They often started Max Strus at small forward last season. This season, it’s been Dean Wade or Strus – depending on who is healthy. Now, there’s another option with the 6-foot-8 Hunter.

Cavs chairman Dan Gilbert soaks in 2024-25 success. "I don't think that I expected — I don't think anybody expected — how good we would be this year."