Cavaliers' 14th-man decision comes down to painfully obvious factor

The Cavaliers need to find another backcourt veteran to help with injury struggles.

Indiana Pacers v Cleveland Cavaliers - Game One | Jason Miller/GettyImagesThe Cleveland Cavaliers are building toward a successful 2025-26 campaign, adding two proven veteran players to complement a star core four.

At just 13 players on the roster, though, the Cavaliers are unfinished. By NBA rule, Cleveland must reach a minimum of 14 players under contract by the start of the season. This means the Cavs will make one final move in free agency ahead of opening night. While short-lived rumors of a potential Dean Wade trade could have shaken up the Cavs' offseason, it seems instead the team will target one…